C/1MJ UMs playing key roll in anti-gambling effort . . ... r. r-i T II.J CLA Cist rehabilitationrohohilitotinn ofnf cnmnnUivpcompulsive PflTTlhlers.gamblers, the lot-1( A number of Indiana United Methodist City-County Council; and Joe Nixon of the nicate with Dr. Grover L. Hartman, 54 East Beechwood Lane, Indianapolis, Ind. 46227. tery may represent a net loss to the state. leaders, both laity and clergy, are among con- Nixon Newspaper chain whose suit led to the Checks for financial support should be drawn Committee officials condemn the lottery cerned religious, educational and civic leaders Indiana's pari-mutual gambling law. to the Indiana Area of the United Methodist as the "opening wedge" for pari-mutuels and in the state who have come together to oppose Some 75 leaders in churches, education, casino gambling feared by law enforcement of- the drive in the State Legislature to strike business and agriculture including the mayors Church, the deposit of funds and addressed to Dr. J. Kenneth Forbes, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indi- ficers for potential corruption and penetration down the constitutional prohibition of a lottery. of Carmel, Bluffton and Goshen are also in- of organized crime. The lotteries themselves it anapolis 46208. Name of the newly-formed group: Indi- cluded. At the news conference, support of the is said have been subverted criminally in some ana Citizens Against Legalized Gambling. Indiana Farm Bureau was announced, al- The committee's position statement, on states and a federal gambling study indicates though the organization as a matter of policy The organization was presented to the which rests the case against the lottery, op- establishment of a lottery leads to increased does not join coalitions. poses repeal of the prohibition as an "unwise illegal gambling with illicit operators even public Oct. 4 at a news conference at the Indi- Dr. J. Kenneth Forbes, executive assist- public policy." It brands the glowing picture of using numbers from the state lotteries for their anapolis Press Club. Present as interpreters ant, Indiana Area, the United Methodist were former Govs. Otis R. Bowen, M.D., and the lottery's income - producing potential as games. Church, is treasurer. He is receiving contribu- "delusionary." The most optimistic projection The committee also argues that a lottery Matthew E. Welsh. They have been named tions toward the educational and action pro- honorary co-chairmen. of supporters envisions receipts amounting to siphons-off (into unproductive investment) gram of the committee. no more than 5 percent of Indiana's needed funds which would do far more for the state Serving as active co-chairmen of the ef- Dr. E. Harmon Moore, former executive fort are Dr. Grover L. Hartman, retired execu- revenue. economy and bring in more tax revenue if director of the Southern Baptist Convention in spent on goods and services. Also, the large- tive of the Indiana Council of Churches, and Indiana, chairs the speakers bureau. Experience elsewhere indicates that no Dallas Sells, retired regional director of the more than 40 percent of the sales of lottery scale promotion necessary for a successful lot- The Citizens Committee is seeking multi- tery places the state they say in the morally United Auto Workers. ple representatives in every legislative district tickets reaches the state treasury, making it and socially indefensible position of "pushing a of the state to carry to the people the case the most expensive revenue raising method Vice-chairpersons announced at the con- practice potentially destructive to its people against lotteries and to register with legisla- today. The lottery is also describes as the most ference are: Dr. Otto Behrens, former Lilly and creating a gambling atmosphere shunned Co. executive; Dorothea Green, president of tors opposition expressed by their own constit- regressive of taxes, falling more heavily upon the less affluent. When hidden costs are added by industrial firms in considering plant loca- the Church Federation of Indianapolis; Jane uents. tions and religious conventions now being Persons concerned with the drive toward for relief to families whose heads (through Fribley, president (now immediate past presi- drawn in large numbers to the Indianapolis legalized gambling and willing to join forces gambling losses) must turn to public assist- dent) of the Indiana Council of Churches; Ste- Convention Center and Hoosier Dome." phen R. West, member of the Indianapolis with others on the Committee should commu- ance to maintain their households and for the HODSIER UNITED METHODIST

Methodists in Indiana Pan Wesleyan celebration set for Dec. 8 portrayal of the famous circuit-riding It will be a day to remember! the Wesleyan movement in England and are Church men and women from around In- this year celebrating the 200th anniversary of preacher, Peter Cartwright. CATLIN, who comes from Danville, 111., diana will converge on Indianapolis Saturday, Methodism in America. was well received during a recent appearance Jack Haskins Dee. 8, for a major Pan Wesleyan Bicentennial The groups are United Methodist, Afri- at the South Indiana Faith Fest. celebration. can Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Set to run from 1 to 5 p.m., the large- Episcopal Zion, and Salvation Army. Also scheduled to appear as part of the Haskins to head scale event will take place in the 500 Ballroom Historical displays, including a large Catlin production are several "historical fig- of the Indianapolis Convention Center, down- time-line, will trace the history of the churches ures" from the early days of the Wesleyan movement including the Wesley Brothers town Indianapolis. from roots in both the U.S. and England. Sev- Columbus District The day will be marked by a wide range eral other Wesleyan denominations, while (John and Charles), fgufifcjvf what came to of activities including dramatic productions, a electing not to actively take part in the event, be the Methodist E^ipaPCbwhf in Amer- A new superintendent for the South Con- concert by the famous Chicago Salvation will be noted in the time-line including Chris- ica; Harriet Tubftti early AMEHBq^boli- ference Columbus District will begin work Army Band, singing, exhibits and a closing tian Methodist Episcopal, Free Methodist and tionist leaderApWllip William Otkfrein, Jan.l. The Rev. Jack B. Haskins, pastor of In- worship. others. founder of thQghurch of Unii Jrethfen in PARTICIPATING in the celebration are A special attraction will be an appear- Christ; Evangeune Booth, ear 1 ader dianapolis Speedway United Methodist Church four denominations which trace their roots to ance by the Rev. Joel Catlin in his dramatic Salvation Atat; Richard All and since 1961, has been named to the post. He suc- Virick, early&Qders in the ceeds the Rev. Robert L. Hunt, superintendent First woman (Through vaBpus i since 1979, who will move to the pastorate of Episcopal CKHtth in Richmond Central Church Dec. 1. of United BijBIJren in A replacement for Haskins at Speedway the United Mfttwdist" has not yet been named. Announcing the ap- IN ADWTION pointment is Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp. Ms. Burrous heads UMPH Board Army band, At Columbus superintendent, Haskins A North Indiana layperson has the dis- cial massed will oversee the work-of ministers serving tinciton of becoming the first woman chairper- tions aro nearly 90 congregations in the counties of Bar- son of United Methodism's General Board of event will tholomew, Jennings, Scott, Jefferson, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland, in addition to Publication. North UMC, Anita J. Burrous of Peru, Ind., was beledbyWal part of Jackson County. The churches have a elected to head the governing board of the The Co combined membership of more than 15,000 Nashville-based United Methodist Publishing viewing of exhi persons. House (UMPH) for the 196548 quadrennium. is the Salvation A conference member in full connection since 1960, Haskins has served, in addition to The action came during the board's organiza- to 3 p.m., folio tional meeting in Nashville Oct. 30-31. She suc- Wesleyan hymns. Speedway: Associate at New Albany Trinity (1959); Good Shepherd (1961); Connersville ceeds Ewing Werlein Jr. of Houston. Catlin'sdr will in- Mrs. Burrous, who joined the Board of dude not only P__ the other First (1967); Princeton First (1972) and Shel- Publication in 1981, has served as a delegate to historical figures as well. Scheduled from 3:15 byville First (1977). to 4:30, it will trace the Wesleyan movement The Pike County native holds degrees two UM General Conferences, as well as to the from Planville High School; Greenville (111.) B72,1976,1980 and 1984 North General Juris- from early days to present. College, B.A.; Indiana State Teachers College, dictional Conference. An active member of THE CLOSING WORSHIP will run from Mexico UMC, she currently is president of the 4:30 to 5 p.m. with various denominational M. A.; and Perkins School of Theology of South- Logansport District United Methodist Women leaders taking part including Bishop Leroy C. ern Methodist University, M. Div. Haskins, 55, served on active duty with and is secretary of the North Council of Fi- Hodapp of the United Methodist Indiana Area, Bishop J. Clinton Hoggard, leader of the AME the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1954, rising to nance and Administration. the rank of First Lieutenant. He also has been MRS. BURROUS has been active in the Zion Fourth District and others. UMC as long as she can remember. She taught The exhibit area, in addition to having a teacher of English and speech. her first Sunday School immediately after high Anita Burrous the large time-line mural and other displays He has held various conference and dis- trict responsibilities including several years school graduation. She has been conference depicting the history of the Wesleyan move- by Gov. Robert D. Orr with persention of the service on the conference Board of Ordained secretary of the North UMW and for two years ment, will feature exhibits from a number of Sagamore of the Wabash Citation. Ministry and as coordinator of the conference was dean of the School of Christian Mission. church-related organizations including hospi- She also served a six-year term as chairperson She married Kermit Burrous in 1950 and tals, retirement homes, schools and others. Board of Higher Education. they have three children and two grandchil- of the conference Board of Church and Society. The Pan Wesleyan Coordinating Com- Haskins and his wife, Dolores, were Last year, her service to the concerns of dren. mittee is headed by Calumet District Superin- married in 1960. They have two children, a daughter in college and a son in high school. Indiana's elderly pupulation was recognized (Continued on page 23) tendent James Bibbitt. W.orj. November, 1984 PAGE* HOMSIER UNITED TViETfldblST d TYlewoge (jot THANKSG1UIN6

A tale of two boys

transforming the world. Winning Bloomington First Church has Stomachs protruding, bulging, sore. Two boys. Two reasons. persons to Christ and the Church never 'Mom can I have more turkey?' 'Help yourself, there's plenty more.' asked that I write a brief statement of is an ultimate end of the evangelistic 'Mom isn't there anything to eat? My stomach's sore!' 'Maybe tomorrow.' my thoughts as we enter United enterprise. For John Wesley, all One mom laughs. The other Mom cries. Methodism's third century. Having holiness in life was social holiness. submitted it for their congregational Inflation's cutting the paycheck, we will have to economize! Drought-ravaged land; Therefore, he led his colleagues in his no game, no grain. use, I share it here for distribution day to stamp out the slave trade, to One dad trying to keep his standard of living alive. The other struggling just to among others in the area. survive. initiate prison reform, to broaden public 'I don't like sweet potatoes!' 'Well there's plenty of mashed.' ***** health and to make public education 'Dad, couldn't you find anything to eat?' 'Nothing, son.' I hold no illusions of being a available to the children of the poor as 'Now thank we all our God...' 'You know I don't like pumpkin pie!' 'Then eat the prophet or a seer in the sense of being well as the affluent. mince.' 'I don't like that either!' 'Surprise, I baked a cherry pie just for you.' able to foretell the future. On the other In 1908, Methodism became the 'Nothing?' 'Nothing.' 'It's been three days'.' 'Maybe tomorrow.' hand, I believe that dreams and first denomination in the United States 'Mom, my stomach hurts!' 'That's what you get for eating like a pig. Quiet down. You aspirations, if widely affirmed, can to adopt a Social Creed, and our General won't die. Dad's getting you an Alka Seltzer.' become self-fulfilling prophecies. In this Conferences ever since have continued 'Mom, my stomach hurts!' 'I know, son. Maybe tomorrow there'll be something. to make that statement relevant to Dad's still out looking.' hope then, I am more than willing to Stomachs protruding, bulging, sore. Two boys. Two reasons. One is stuffed. The other share my future vision for the United current issues. Concern for the moral is starved. Methodist Church as we enter our fiiird and spiritual health of the whole society One mom laughs. The other mom cries. One boy lives. The other boy dies. century. has paralleled a similar concern for -Hope Lutheran Church First, I see us becoming more individual salvation throughout our Toledo, Ohio aggressively evangelistic. A story is history. It is in the Wesleyan blood told of an Oxford University don who stream. once commented, "Whenever I die, I Wesley sent preachers to America hope it is in a faculty meeting. Things "to spread Scriptural holiness LET'S GIVE THANKS are so dull there that the passage from throughout the land." That mission life to death would be practically remains as a continuing vision as the imperceptible." Unfortunately, the third century of American Methodism same observation may be made relative dawns. to many of our local churches today. The image of a frontier circuit rider like Peter Cartwright bursting into a saloon, As others see it planting his guns on the bar, and announcing, "I smell hell," may be a bit uncouth and abrasive. But compared to much contemporary church life, at least it is vital and exciting. grocery had two busy times each day, coincid- The United Methodist Church has Hometown memories illustrate ing with the mail posting. an understanding of the Christian faith I don't remember much about the gro- and the gospel of Jesus Christ which values of caring vs. size cery, except that just about every family in the desperately need to be heard today. All town had an account there. In back of the cash around the world, religious faith (both EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is re- register was a case that held sales books, with printed from the November issue of News the family name written across the top of each Christian and non-Christian) is becomig increasingly harsh, rigid, reactionary Link, the newsletter of the New Castle District, one. South Conference. It was written by the super- It was the depression era and Joe Bid- and prone to both physical and intendent, the Rev. Charles R. Armstrong. well carried the town. How many homes were psychological violence to the name of provided food when there was no money, is be- God. The Wesleyan understanding of the A few weeks ago, while visiting my yond imagination. For people who had no faith, quite biblically, views the body of hometown of Akron, Ind., I waved at a person credit, he sold food. For people who had not Christ in the world not to dominate 'Anger and dismay' on the opposite side of the street. That casual been able to pay, and he had no idea when they society, but as a servant. Our vitality, wave brought back, for some unexplained rea- could pay, he sold food. I wonder how much therefore, draws upon concern for son, thoughts of his father-in-law - a mer- money he lost. others rather than political or social To the Editor: chant and civic leader in this little town, Joe Kroger and Marsh seem like good stores control. Contemporary society deserves I am writing to express my anger and — but Joe Bidwell had them beat. Joe's dismay at the statement and actions by our Bidwell. to hear this gospel joyfully and Joe ran a small grocery store next to produce and staple goods couldn't "hold a can- church leaders quoted in the Oct. 26 issue of dle" to the large supermarket of today, but enthusiastically proclaimed and to see NEWSCOPE. "A recent study shows that what was the the post office. The time was the multitudes won to its adherence. 30s and 40s. There was no postal delivery and what Akron needed back then was Joe Bidwell. many U.M.'s aren't sure who they are." And, everyone in town visited the post office twice a A parallel: Second, I see us equally "General Conference called for the creation of day for mail delivery. A common porch cov- The true value of the church is not in our aggressive about the task of a 22-member commission to study the 'Mission size but in our caring. The ministry of the min- oftheU.M.C" ered both post office and Bidwell Grocery. It ister is not in his/her position but in her/his lov- was a common place to visit. I am sure the ing. The mark of the Christian layperson is not Someone has very well said that the task in their influence in the church but in their in- of evangelism is not just describing the task. vitation to those among them who hurt. When shall we as a church go beyond To those who have stumbled, fallen or describing the task? When shall we go beyond HDDSIER U are beaten, to all those who are lonely, afraid, or who ache with depression, to all those whose studying the mission? families are destroyed or are in the process of Most of us in the church do know who we destruction, the message of the true Church are. We are desciples (sic) of Jesus Christ. The Hswter United Methodist (USPS 859-500) is and Christian is extended through the loving published monthly except August by Indiana Area heart and the open hand. Judgment belongs to Many do know the "Mission of the UMC. United Methodist Communications, an agency of the a higher authority; we are the disciples of the We can state it very simply, if we may be so United Methodist Church in Indiana. Printed by the Good News (or we are nothing at all). forward as to quote a radical and offensive Daily Journal, Franklin, Indiana. Editorial offices at prophet of long ago. "I am coming to seek and 1100 W. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 46208. Second- to save the lost." class postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana. Tel (317) //Tharil4^xxhics5vvciTC/ B4-13C. We are celebrating our Bicentennial. I Editor.. Jamea Steele submit that our fathers knew who they were, CbwbtW BeverlyBnmoos calkdtobc^thankyti}. Resident Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp Please note: Volume and Issue what they were doing and why they were doing numbers have been adjusted to correct it 200 years ago. I believe the best way for us to Subscription rate :J3 per year or $5 for two years. out-of-aync numbers for 1964 issues. allthing5,notferalt celebrate today is to get on with our mission. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to the Hoos- Fred Henschen ter Uiftea MethadM, 11M W. 42nd St, HHIIIIIHI, Evansville District C (710J November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST PACE 3 Theologian Albert Outler Names in o£S£ *< scheduled for major Indy the news address on Christian unity ANNA GARDNER, Crawfordsville, marked the second anniversary of heart trans- A noted United Methodist theologian is plant surgery that has transformed her from expected to make a major statement on the an invalid to an active person. Mrs. Gardner future of Christian unity during an address set returned to the Methodist Hospital of Indiana, for Dec. 3 at Christian Theological Seminary, in Indianapolis, on the Oct. 31 anniversary of 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis. her surgery for a complete checkup. Methodist The Rev. Albert C. Outler, Dallas, will is the only private teaching hospital in the deliver the Third Peter Ainslie Lecture at 7:30 United States performing heart transplants. p.m. Mrs. Gardner underwent the transplant be- CHILDREN :THE WORD Dr. Outler says the high expectations of cause of a congentital deterioration of the the modern ecumenical movement have van- heart muscle due to familial cardlomyopathy. THE WORLD ished in the present "post liberal" age. What he says about the future is the subject of his address. DR. JOHN BYRD, director of planning Outler is professor-emeritus at Southern for the University of Evansville, has been ad- Methodist University's Perkins School of The- vanced to vice president for planning and stra- ology. tegic services at the university. The He is the third lecturer in an annual appointment was announced by UE PRESI- event organized by the Christian Church (Dis- DENT WALLACE B. GRAVES, effective Nov. ciples of Christ). Earlier lectures were held in 1. In his new job, Byrd will be responsible for Baltimore and San Antonio. admissions, financial aid, university relations A number of persons from the religious and computer services. National children's community in Indianapolis and beyond are ex- • *••* pected to crowd the seminary theater to hear A change in presidents is scheduled for workshop set for July '85 Outler, known as one of the nation's foremost next January at the United Theological Semi- theologians. nary, a graduate professional school of the NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Devel- (EDITOR'S NOTE: Seating will be lim- United Methodist Church. LEONARD SWEET, oping skills to include children in every aspect ited and will be reserved. It is recommended 37, now provost of Colgate Rochester Divinity of church life will be the major theme of a tickets be obtained well in advance. Tickets School/Bexley Hall/ Crozer Seminary at Roch- national conference planned for July 1985 by may be secured from the three United Method- ester, N.Y., will succeed PRESIDENT JOHN the General Board of Discipleship. ist Indianapolis superintendents or from the Albert Outler KNECHT at United Seminary. Knecht had Council on Christian Unity, Christian Church A native of Georgia, Outler has been a served as president of the seminary, located in "Focus '86: Children, The Word and The (Disciples of Christ), P.O. Box 1986, Indianap- key figure in the nine-denomination Consulta- World," set for July 29-Aug. 2 in Nashville, will olis, Ind. 46206. Tickets are free.) Dayton, Ohio, for 20 years. bring together "not only the traditional chil- tion on Church Union, being one of the archi- Several United Methodists will be taking tects of its principles of union. dren's workers such as Sunday school teachers part in the program including Bishop Leroy C. An author as well as lecturer, Outler has DR. ROBERT COLEMAN, a member of and church day care workers" but also minis- Hodapp and Jane Fribley, immediate past the North Indiana Conference, is the new written "A Methodist Observer at Vatican II," ters, Christian educators and church musi- president of the Indiana Council of Churches. "Psychotherapy and the Christian Message," chairman of the North American Lausanne cians from across the denomination who wish In previewing his address, Outler noted: Committee, a world evangelism organization. to gain more insights into "nurturing young and "Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit." Coleman is director of the School of World Mis- "The intellectual, cultural, spiritual climates In addition to being a delegate-observer disciples," said Barbara Garcia, coordinator have changed (for the ecumenical movement), at Vatican n, 1962-65, he was a delegate to the sion and Evangelism at Trinity Evangelical of children's ministries for the board. differently in different parts of the world. Old- Divinity School in Deerfield, 111. Third and Fourth Assemblies of the World order ecumenism is not flourishing. Older ago- Council of Churches in India and Sweden, and • •••• Nearly 90 workshops on such topics as ministry to children with handicapping condi- nies and scandals have eased. New chasms a delegate to the 1952 World Conference on THE REV. DONALD C. LACY, pastor of tions, spiritual formation for children, stew- have opened up and a new, unromantic future Faith and Order in Lund, Sweden. Indianapolis Meadowdale Church, was among ardship, peace and justice education and child looms ahead." In addition to Southern Methodist Uni- participants at the annual National Workship abuse will be offered. Between 700 and 1,000 The Peter Ainslie lectures on Christian versity, he has taught at Yale University and on Christian-Jewish Relations held Oct. 29- persons are expected to attend the conference, Unity are named for a Disciples of Christ at Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth. He Nov. 1 in St. Louis. Lacy is chairperson of the Ms. Garcia said. The programs will include leader who participated in the 1910 Edinburgh holds degrees from Wofford College, Spartan- Indiana Council of Churches' Ecumenical Con- workshops and information for small member- conference that is considered the launch of the burg, S.C., Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., cerns Department and has long been an active ship and ethnic minority churches. modern ecumenical movement. Ainslie and Yale, where he received the PluD. leader in the ecumenical movement. founded the forerunner to the Disciples' Coun- Outler is past president of the American • •••• For registration or other information, cil on Christian Unity. Theological Society and of the American So- contact Barbara P. Garcia, Section on Minis- JAMES H. STEELE, Indianapolis, area A 3:30 p.m. seminar with a $5 registra- ciety of Church History and has served on the try of the Laity, General Board of Discipleship, tion fee will precede the Outler lecture at the board of directors of the National Catholic Re- communications director/HUM editor, led a P.O. Box 840, Nashville, Tenn., 37202. series of communications workshops for the seminary. porter. United Methodist Minnesota Conference Sept. 24-28. The workshops were in Alexandria, the Twin Cities and Mankato.

Plans announced for V Scandinavian tour The United Methodist Indiana Area again will be the host for an early-summer overseas educational travel opportunity. Focused on the theme "Modes of Devine Revelation," this year's trip will be a 16-day tour of Sweden and Scandina- via June 18 to July 3. As with the 1984 Bicentennial tour of England last summer, the tour host will be Area Executive Assistant J. Kenneth Forbes. Also expected to accompany the group are Bishop and Mrs. Leroy Hodapp. There will be two trip "extensions" available - one to the Fjords of Norway and another to Finland and Leningrad, USSR. The tour package will cost $1,388 per VCS with a Bicentennial twist! person, plus incidental expenses (fly from FOR 75 CHILDREN and 45 adult supervisors, the Vaca- ture Lovely Lane Chapel. The school culminated with a ballc Chicago). tion Bible School held a few months back at Anderson St Mat- launching (right), a bicentennial parade and a birthday party The tour is being organized under thew Church had a new twist. As part of the Bicentennial, the with a Mtcandle cake! Says the church's VCS director, Gail the auspices of Educational Opportunities, Inc. VCS theme was the "Methodist Time Machine." A "time tun- Harvey, "We learned our history lesson well and also acquired a nel" took participants back to various periods hi both the history sense of pride in our rich Methodist heritage." Pastor of the For more information, contac J. of tiie denomination and of their own local church. The final day church, located hi the Kokomo District, is the Rev. Richard Kenneth Forbes, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indian- apolis 46208 - phone 317-924-1321. (left) saw a tour of historic locations in St Matthew's history. ChrispdL Crfts also had a historic theme including construction of minia- r/7/n PAGE 4 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST November, 1984

Appointment changes

Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp has announced the following ministerial appointments within the Indiana area. NORTH Cameron L. Manifold to Bealls Chapel/ Perkinsvllle, Kokomo District, from Inwood/ Riverside, South Bend District, effective Nov. 15. Michael J. Coyner to Good Shepherd Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne District, from Evan- gel Heights South Bend, South Bend District, effective Dec. 1. Ernest Cobbs to Kimmel/Wolf Lake, Elk- hart District, from retirement, effective Nov. 1. • Jual Evans to Monroe, Marion District, from Kent Tipton, Kokomo District, effective Nov.l. Lynn Soughan to Tipton, Kokomo Dis- trict, from Harlan, Fort Wayne District, effec- tive Dec. 1. and one of Life Line LD's two fixed wing transport aircraft. Mflo A. Rediger to Pleasant Grove, Mar- REGISTERED NURSES who staff the Methodist Hospital of In- ion District, effective Nov. 1 diana's Life Line program stand before the Life Line Helicopter William K. Rapp to High St. (associate) Muncie, Muncie District, from Monroe Marion District, effective Oct. 15. Airplane ambulances Nefl D. Butcher to Grace/Ninth Street, Marion District, from Poneto/Reiffsburg, Mar- ion District, effective Oct. 15. Richard A. Borgman Jr. to Epworth Bluffton, Marion District, from McNatt, Mar- New services at Methodist Hospital ion District, effective Nov. 1. SOUTH Methodist Hospital of Indiana has an- with varying speed potential and distance cap- flight nurses and physicians serving the Life Jack M. Haskins to superintendent Co- nounced expansion of its aeromedical services abilities are available to provide medical Line Helicopter. This medical crew gives per- lumbus District from Speedway (Indianapolis to include Life Line Long Distance fixed wing transportation between any two health care fa- sonal care and attention throughout the trip to West District), effective Jan. 1 (see separate medical transport. This airplane ambulance cilities on the North American continent. safeguard patient health and comfort while en story). program Joins the life line Helicopter service "The addition of Life Line LD to the Life route," added Dr. Phillips. M. Thomas Brooks to leave of absence ana is operated in conjunction with Prestige Line program extends quality medical trans- from Fairland-Liberty, Indianapolis Southeast Aviation, Inc. The hospital is located in Indian- port services for patients outside of the Life The Life Line LD aircrafts, Cheyenne III and District, effective Oct. 31. apolis. Line Helicopter's capability," according to Jo- Navajo Chieftain, have twin engines, sound- Jan W. Akers to Fairland-Liberty, Indi- Life Line LD is the first hospital-based fixed seph Phillips, M.D., medical director of the proof cabins, and are all-weather equipped. anapolis Southeast District, from Petersburg wing patient transport service in Indiana, and Life Line program at Methodist Hospital. They are both piloted by two captains. Medical Circuit, Vincennes District, effective Nov. 1. the only one in the four surrounding Medwest- "Medical crew on board each flight is com- equipment and supplies are on board each Timothy Gray to Chrisney Charge, Ev- ern states. Two specially equipped aircraft prised of the same highly skilled, experienced flight. ansville District (first appointment), effective Octl. From North MFSA Gregg Sims to Petersburg Circuit, Vin- cennes District, from Francisco Charge, Vin- cennes District, effective Dec. 1. Pat Kyle receives first John P. Adams Award Officials note urgent By BOB CARUN SCHREFFLER Her name, her work, her love, her Chris- tian commitment are known from one end of need for sponsors of Indiana to the other. From student days at In- diana University and Perkins School of Theol- ogy to the civil rights marches of the 1960s and single male refugees the nuclear freeze movement of 1984, she has been a tireless worker for peace and social jus- PAT KYLE An urgent and critical need exists for (left) receives the sponsorship of single men, so-called "new" tice. What an appropriate choice it was then first John P. Adams refugees from Poland, Yogoslavia, Ethiopia, for the first John P. Adams Award to go to this Award from North Hungary, Romania and Iran, according to rep- native of Possum Ridge, Ind. - Patricia Kyle. MFSA President resentatives of UMCOR. THE AWARD BANQUET was held Oct. Conrad Damian. As a result, the South Indiana Conference 12 at Manchester College in North Manchester, has created a Refugee Task Force to stimulate sponsored by the North Indiana Chapter of the local congregations and individuals to consider Methodist Federation for Social Action. The sponsorship of such persons. The typical refu- award is to be given each year in memory of gee is single, male, age 20-35, with some skills John Adams, who served for 14 years on the and some english. Most have had to flee their national Board of Church and Society. countries and families and are now living in As Conrad Damian, president of the refugee camps. North Indiana Chapter, said: "Adams kept the United Methodist Church in the forefront of so- Liz Lipson, First UMC, Columbus, is chair- cial action through the 1960s and '70s. His be- years was director of St. Paul's House at St. preter for the needs of Indians and blacks, then person of the Task Force. She and the Rev. lief was mat reconciliation can and must lead Paul's UMC in South Bend. She is now serving as a "bringer of good news," delivering mail Robert Koenig, pastor of Roberts Park UMC, to Justice and peace. as Christian Education director at First UMC, for the hostages in Iran, and finally again as a Indianapolis, attended a seminar in New York "In that spirit," said Damian, "Pat Kyle Shdbyvilk. pastor. in June sponsored by UMCOR. The taskforce is has been an inspiration to us all, caring for KEYNOTE SPEAKER for the awards A seminar — "Peace in Search of Mak- part of the South's Division of Conference Mis- each individual she meets and giving of herself dinner was Dr. Peter Walshe, professor of gov- ers" — had been planned for the second day of sions. to meet their needs. Pat is also a knowledgea- ernment and international relations at the Uni- the MFSA retreat, but this was cancelled so ble and untiring advocate for people through- versity of Notre Dame, South Bend, where he participants could go by bus instead to take "We are in urgent need of sponsors, and out the world. She is the perfect recipient for is also director of African studies. part in a nuclear freeze rally in Chicago. these men are available immediately," Mrs. our first award. Walshe called for faith in God's involve- Lipson said. For more information, contact Liz "KNOWNING HER," he said, "we are ment in the world, belief in "God's progressive Lipson, 4251 N. Riverside Drive, Columbus, drawn into her devotion to Christ, drawn into love for all people," and concern for "the vic- Ind. 47303. her devotion to the church, drawn into her de- tims of society everywhere. "We can be co- votion to peoplc.we are drawn into her circle creators with God," he said, "in establishing In the North Indiana Conference contact the Rev. Joe Kipfer at the Conference Office or the of love." peace. We have a Christian imperative to seek Ms. Kyle's career has criss-crossed the justice and peace." lnfC$eiv Rev. John Elliot, 207 E. DeWald, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46803. Hoosier State from South Conference to North A TRIBUTE to John P. Adams was and back again, with assignments in various given by Dr. James Babbitt, superintendent of Call 800/201-81*0 All sponsorable refugees are classified cities. She was director of children's work at the Calumet District. He said he first met as "permanent residents" under the I960 U.S. Fletcher Place Church and Community Center Adams as a fellow-pastor, then knew him as an Refugee Act. in Indianapolis for three years, and for 14 advocate for social action, later as an inter- CM* J -. ■' < November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST PAGES UM 'Supreme Court' upholds ban on homosexual ordination CHICAGO (UMNS) - Self-avowed, or remove them from conference membership. The concurring opinion also noted the sons, but that the final decision on qualifying practicing-homosexuals are barred from ordi- The decision by the nine-member Judi- decision "does not attempt to define the term clergy rested with the annual conference. nation as United Methodist ministers by a cial Council was unanimous. 'self-avowed practicing homosexual.'" Neither A drive to get the specific ban written church law enacted earlier this year, the de- A concurring opinion by two members of "does it limit the judgment to be exercised by into ohurch law was spearheaded by Good nomination's "Supreme Court" ruled Oct. 26 the court agreed that the bar to ordination was an annual conference as to its understanding of News, the evangelical caucus within the de- here. constitutional, but stressed that it is directed the term and its application of the term in a nomination. Thousands of petitions seeking the Although ordination of such individuals toward "self-avowed practicing homosexuals" specific case." ban were filed with the General Conference. is ruled out for the future, the Judicial Council and "does not per se bar homosexual persons The Judicial Council had been asked to There were others opposing such a step. said that a bishop cannot refuse an appoint- from the ordained ministry" of the denomina- rule on whether the legislation, adopted in May Judicial Council President Matheny said ment to a parish or other duties of self-avowed, tion. The concurring opinion was filed by by the church's top law-making body, con- here he has received more than 700 letters, practicing homosexuals already ordained in James M. Dolliver, Olympia, Wash., and flicted with a provision in the denomination's both pro and con, since the General Conference the church unless their annual conference has joined by Tom Matheny, Hammond, La., presi- constitution giving the annual conference the action in May. followed due process of church law to suspend dent of the Council. authority to determine whether clergy candi- The Rev. James V. Heidinger II, execu- dates meet Book of Discipline requirements. tive director of Good News, told United Meth- There are 74 annual conferences in the U.S. odist News Service that he thinks the Good and Puerto Rico. News constitutency will be "delighted" with the decision. Court decision favors South The Judicial Council reaffirmed here "It seemed to us all along that the Gen- both the denomination's power to set stan- eral Conference has the right to establish mini- dards and the annual conference's right to de- mum standards for ministry. We hope it does Conference in Coal City case cide whether candidates meet those establish clearly where we stand as a church." requirements. Dr. Heidinger said, "I think we have a By CANDANCE BLACKBURN court is the end result of a theological debate Ordination of homosexuals is an issue right to expect" that any pastor who now is a EDITOR'S NOTE. The following is which occurred in the Coal City United Meth- that has seethed within the denomination for a practicing homosexual "needs to make the de- reprinted courtesy of the SPENCER (Ind.) odist Church (now known as the Coal City dozen years. It was brought to a boil in the cision to resign from the ministry." EVENING WORLD. Community Church) regarding current issues autumn of 1982 when the Judicial Council ruled The ban on new ordinations of self- ••••• of religious doctrine. It is this debate which that there was nothing in church law that ex- avowed practicing homosexuals is effective has precipitated the division of the congrega- plicitly prohibited the ordination of such per- Jan. 1. The struggle over who owns a small Coal tion into separate factions competing for pos- City church (Terre Haute District) and its par- session and control of the described property. sonage has, at least for the time being, come to "It is a fundamental rule of our govern- an end. Early in September, a decision was ment that there shall be a separation of Church handed down by Owen Circuit Court Judge and State. Stated simply, it is neither the place Frank Nardi. nor the right of government to resolve theologi- The Judgment ruled that the United cal debates or matters of religious doctrine, Methodist South Indiana Conference, Inc., or but rather the right to determine these matters parent church, is entitled to possession and is reserved to each individual and congrega- control of the two church properties and not tion. Accordingly, the Court .cannot and will the faction of the local congregation wishing to not delve into the current theological debate emancipate their church. nor will it consider the relative merits of the Litigation was filed on Jan. 31, 1984 by various positions regarding matters of reli- the United Methodist South Indiana Confer- gious doctrine in deciding this case. Rather, ence, Inc. after the local congregation (The the Court will consider only the limited issue Coal City United Methodist Church) sought to before it and decide that issue based upon a withdraw from the conference following a consideration of neutral principles of law re- vote? garding the possession and control of real Shortly after the decision by the local property," writes Judge Nardi. congregation was known to the conference The "Finding of Fact," which lists 37 they filed their "verified Complaint for Eject- points, runs through the past history of the ment" naming Ruth Wall, Jerry Wall, LeeAnn church including unions of churches and deed Harris, Tammy Hiser, Cathy Mowery, Paul changes following these unions. Findings state Schenck, Carol Staley, Larry Wall, Don Rea- that in 1968 the Evangelical United Brethren gan and Darrell Harris and various Jane and Church and the Methodist Church merged to John Does, identity unknown. form the United Methodist Church, which di- Later an Amended Counterclaim was rectly effected the Coal City Church. The find- filed by the defendants on June 4. ings outline the Constitution of the United The matter came before Judge Nardi on Methodist Church at the time of the union, Aug. 13 for a court trial. During those proceed- which states that property deeds would be ings a number of local members of the church changed, making them the rightful owners. testified along with church officials. At the During the trial testimony was heard conclusion of the bearing the plaintiff (confer- from the defendants that stated a vote was ence) moved the court for a judgment on the taken to withdraw from the conference. How- evidence as to count HI of the def endants/coun- ever in the Finding of Facts Judge Nardi terclaimants' countrclaim, which maintained writes that no proof of actual or written notice they were the rightful owners. Judge Nardi to all members of the local church was made. however took the motion and all other matters At the conclusion of the seven-page judg- before the court under advisement, pending ment, he hands down his ruling which main- submission of legal memoranda by attorneys. tains the two properties belong to the United In Judge Nardi's judgment he explains Methodists and that costs of the court action the "only issue before the court concerns the are assessed against the defendants and coun- right to possession and control of the prop- terclaimants. erty." In his introduction to the finding of facts Judge Nardi stated the case could be ap- he writes: "The issue to be decided by this pealed. Indiana UMs continue in key posts with Council of Churches Indiana United Methodists played key Hartman who in retirement has continued to roles in the Indiana Council of Churches' Bien- serve in a number of capacities. He is a mem- nial Assembly held Nov. 9-10 at the Inter- ber of the Indianapolis Center UMC. church Center, Indianapolis. Also recognized for service for two years Hammond resident is commissioned as Honored was outgoing President Jane as chair of the Peace and Justice Department Fribley, Indianapolis, who will complete her was the Rev. Lester H. Bill, South Bend. United Methodist home missionary two-year term Dec. 31. Over the years she has Delegates from member churches OK'd been active in a variety of church activities, a $138,328 budget for 1985 and authorized $149,- MARY BETH GOTULLA of Hammond, Ind., has been commissioned a home both in the UMC and ecumenically. 008 ceiling for 1986. The per-member challenge missionary by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries and will serve the The ICC's president-elect is Indianapolis share for 1987 and 1988 was set at 20.6 cents Calumet Goodwill Industries in Hammond. Participating (top photo) in the commis- attorney David Reesr a member of the Lu- and 21.6 cents respectively. theran Church in America. Keynote speaker at the Friday evening sioning ceremony Oct. 18 in New York are, from left: Bishop Kenneth W. Hicks, Other UM officers include James Steele, worship-fellowship period was Dr. Rena Kar- Kansas; Bishop Roy I Sano, Denver; Bishop James M. Ault, Western Pennsylvania; chairperson, Department of Public Media Min- efa-Smart of Chevy Chase, Md., who chal- Tho Di Thi, San Francisco community developer; fellow-Hoosier Carolyn M. Marshall istries; The Rev. Donald Lacy, chairperson, lenged delegates to respond to a deeper (mostly hidden), president of the Women's Division; fellow Booster Bishop Leroy C. Ecumenical Concerns Department; and Hor- ecumenical consensus and to support those Hodapp, Indiana; and Bishop C. Dale White, New York. In the above photo, Ms. tense Myers, chairperson, Interpretation Com- projects designed to correct Third World ineq- Gottula stands at center daring the commissioning service flanked by Marian Styles- mittee. All are from Indianapolis. uities. McCUntock of White Plains, N.Y. (left), commissioned a deaconess, and Carolyn Roth Recognized with a citation for service ICC Executive Director Harold Statler Hofman of Cookson, Okla., also commissioned a home mlsslonarjN^ ^^ GOODWWI was former ICC Executive Secretary Griver begins his sixth year Jan. 1. Z 'HIP i PAGE* HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST November, 1984 UM plan to double membership by '92 Indiana firm spearheads major promotion

An Indiana firm, working in concert with United Methodist leaders, is spearheading a major promotion campaign to help churches Saturday Evening Post begin the process of doubling membership by Good ROWS 1992. Meeting in Baltimore last May, the once- Reprints are Meeting for UM Men every-four-year United Methodist General Conference approved the ambitious member- Two Important Needs NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Minis- ship effort as part of its historic Bicentennial try, manpower and money are the three "M's" observance commemorating 200 years of which must motivate United Methodist Men's Methodism in America. Of The Church groups, the denomination's national men's pro- KEY TO THE promotion campaign is an THIS IS a sam- gram executive said here. "We offer an excit- article which appeared in the April 1984 issue ple of one piece of ing package of ministries at the national of the Saturday Evening Post in which the promotional liter- Introduces people to the level," James H. Snead Jr. told annual confer- magazine presents a largely upbeat view (see ature being used ence and district officers at a national confer- March HUM) of the denomination described as by the Indiana United Methodist Church ence of United Methodist Men group leaders "the most American of the American firm Benjamin- from the strong third party meeting here Oct. 26-28. Snead, assistant gen- churches." The article is the work of freelance Allan & Associates eral secretary of the Board of Discipleship, de- writer Newman Cryer, Indianapolis, who was Indiana Area communications director from to encourage use perspective of The Saturday scribed a ministry package which includes a of the Saturday prayer ministry, Scouting programs, a Bible 1971 to 1981. reading and study program and a national net- Benjamin-Allan & Associates, a church- Evening Post re- Evening Post. work for local United Methodist Men's goups. oriented marketing firm in Alexandria, Ind., prints. Four-color He reported that the church's organization for has implemented a process by which they say informational men had grown by 15 percent each of the last more than 30 million new persons can be packets have been few years. He challenged local and regional reached with "the United Methodist story" as mailed to United Invites people to attend leaders to increase the level of "manpower" told by the Saturday Evening Post. Methodist minis- and to provide training and fellowship oppo- ALREADY more than 1 million reprints ters nationwide. worship services at a tunities for new members. of the article have been used by United Meth- odist congregations around the country. specific United Methodist The firm has devised what is described as "a simple two-step process" in which pas- Church. Heat cut-offs may tors and church members can evangelize in a way which is effective but at the same time affect 1 million low-key. THE REV. MARK GOUGH, a North PLUS . ♦ ♦ Members are WASHINGTON (UMNS) - More than Conference United Methodist minister on spe- one million people may face a winter without cial appointment as Benjamin-Allan's co- Motivated to Action! heat in the United States as a result of utility owner, says step-one is to encourage each pas- shut-offs, according to a study released here tor in the denomination to order enough re- Oct. 31 by the National Consumer Law Center prints to hand to each active member of his or in Washington. The Center is a non-profit orga- her church, with step-two being a challenge to Commenting on the denomination's plan "WHEN YOU stop to think about it, this nization which receives some financial support that member to give a reprint to 10 friends or to double membership by 1992, Gough noted is an unprecedented outreach opportunity" from United Methodism's General Board of relatives. "it's one thing to set a goal, but it's another to states Gough. "The timing coincides beauti- Church and Society. It advocates justice for This fall, United Methodist pastors na- have available a concrete program to really fully with the stated goal for United Methodist poor people in the area of energy and con- tionwide are receiving three separate mailings make that goal a reality." growth." sumer policy and law. During a press confer- which outline what Benjamin-Allan describes DESCRIBING THE plan as "simple and Anoher piece of promotional literature ence here, officials with the center reported as "the realistic possibility of reaching liter- powerfully effective" he noted that the mas- shows how to use the plan depicting typical that in 1963 alone, 4.7 million people in more ally millions of persons with the story of the sive marketing effort means that the reprint places church members can pass out the re- than 1.6 million U.S. households using natural United Methodist Church as told from the per- promotion kits are being made available to prints (such as work, the tennis court, etc.). gas had utility service disconnected. The cen- spective of an influential third party." every United Methodist Church in America. "Pastors, sooner or later, must come up ter predicts that an even greater number of UNITED METHODIST officials from A four-color brochure shows a map of with a way — a plan — to reach new people for households will lose their utility service during various parts of the country and from various the U.S. which includes the average weekly the church," Gough concludes. "We've got to this winter despite the economic recovery. levels within the denomination have gone on Sunday worship in each of the 46 episcopal start somewhere and here is a great opportun- "The utility shut-off problem seems to defy the record in support of the project and the article areas of the United Methodist Church. For ex- ity right at our doorstep." economic recovery," observed Howard Fox, a itself. ample, the figure for the Iowa Area is 92,392. policy analyst with the center. "The energy ' 'This is first class public relations in the Multiplied by 10, it means nearly 1 million per- The reprints cost 20 cents each, plus UPS crisis for the poor has become a permanent finest sense," commented William Richards, sons (923,920) could be reached in that state shipping, and are available through Benjamin- and growing fixture on the American scene." director of the denomination's public relations alone. Nationwide, the average weekly wor- Allan & Associates, Box 92, Alexandria, Ind. office, Nashville. "The image presented ... is ship figure is 3,588,000. Times ten, this trans- 46001. Minimum orders of 250 are accepted. realistic — struggles and differences are lates to nearly 36 million reached using the The average order to date is 500. Pastors and shared as well as victories." plan. The banner headline in the brochure as- other interested persons may call the firm for UMCOR sends $100,000 Others offering supportive statements serts that "30 million people can be introduced additional information and/or to secure the include Bishop Leontine Kelly, known for her and invited to the United Methodist Church in promotional packets. The number is 317-724- work in evangelism; the Rev. Charles E. 60 days!" 4484. for Ethiopian hunger Kinder, president of the Foundation For Evan- NEW YORK (UMNS) - With the spot- gelism of the United Methodist Church; and light of national media attention focused on Dr. Ezra Earl Jones, general secretary, Board Ethiopia, the United Methodist Committee on of Discipleship. Relief announced Oct. 26 that it has delivered a IN ADDITION, James H. Snead Jr., an Part-time HUM editorial opening check for $100,000 to Church World Service, re- assistant general secretary of the Board of lief and rehabilitation arm of the National Discipleship, has announced the project will be Council of Churches. The funds will help pay receiving active support of the National United announced at indy Area Office for the first 10 flights of a month-long airlift Methodist Men's organization (UMM). Snead heads the section which oversees UMM work. which CWS has underwritten to transport food Applications are being accepted for a part-time journalist to work on the from Asmara to Makelle beginning Nov. 3. At The Rev. Clarence B. Phairas, the other Makelle, 50,000 people are without food and 50,- co-owner of Benjamin-Allan, notes that the staff of the Hoosier United Methodist. 000 more have come flooding in from the des- large-scale Saturday Evening Post reprint Additional revenues generated by the newspaper through sale of paid in- ert searchig for food. Two Transamerica project can meet two important needs within serts and subscriptions have made possible the opening. Authorized by the Area Airlines pilots have volunteered to fly chart- the church. "First, it introduces persons to the Committee on Communications, the staff addition is expected to permit the ered Hercules aircraft, which can carry 18 tons UMC from the strong third-party perspective communications director/HUM editor to devote increased time to public infor- of food at a cost of $6,000 per round trip. The of a venerable, nationally-known and re- mation work and telecommunications responsibilities. airlift is being coordinated by the Christian Re- spected magazine; second, it invites people to Duties of the new staff person will include first-hand reporting, both news attend a specific United Methodist church." lief and Development Association of Ethiopia and feature writing, rewrite, editing, layout and photography. A knowledge of (CRDA), with whom CWS has worked for 10 The firm refers to the project as "hand to hand evangelism." the United Methodist Church is desirable, but not required. years. The food is being donated by U.S. and Pay will be competitive and commensurate with ability. Only persons who European organizations. CWS has also bought EACH REPRINT, in addition to includ- 10 heavy-duty trucks which are due to arrive in ing the address and phone number of the de- are trained and/or experienced in journalism are encouraged to submit resumes. Ethiopia in mid-November to transport food nomination's Nashville public relations office, It is expected the person would work from 15 to 20 hours a week. She or he would overland. Hunger and starvation in Ethopia has a blank box for local churches to stamp work from the Area Office in Indianapolis. have reached mammoth proportins far ex- their name, location, time of services, pastor's It is hoped the post can be filled by Jan. 1. Employment will be in accord ceeding the drought and famine of 1973 when name, etc. Just above this space, in large let- with normal policies and procedures followed at the United Methodist Indiana ters, is an invitation which reads in part: "We 200,000 people died, reported the Rev. Paul Mc- Area Office. sincerely hope you have enjoyed this article... Cleary, a United Methodist who heads CWS. In The Office is an affirmative action employer. 1973 only three of the country's 14 regions were the United Methodist Church has enjoyed 200 years of proclaiming grace and freedom... we Contact James H. Steele, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46206 - 317- affected; today 12 regions are involved. Ob- 924-1321. servers believe more than 200,000 deaths have invite you to participate in our services of wor- already occurred. ship and other church activities." C/7/¥7 November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST PAGE 7 Nation & World

Development fund will offer IRAs NEW YORK (UMNS) - The United Methodist Development Fund (UMDF) begins the new quadrennium with two major new strategies for encouraging investment in the fund. The innovations were approved at the meeting of the UMDF board of directors here Oct. 12. Directors also voted $945,000 worth of new loans to seven churches for construction and major improvement of church facilities. Beginning in 1985 United Methodists will be able to open Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) with UMDF, an investment opportun- ity with several attractive features. These ac- counts allow the individual to invest up to $2,000 a year in a security and not pay taxes until the money is withdrawn. Couples can put up to $2,250 into a joint account. Interest on the IRAs is to be 9"6 percent annually. The new accounts are being handled by the St. Louis Mercantile Bank. In addition, the UMDF board authorized the formation of a special team of consultants to promote the fund inten- sively among current and potential investors. Outgoing board president Bishop Kenneth W. Hicks of the Kansas Area called this "a most significant action." Consultants would be former directors and non-directors, inclusive of lay and clergy, who would interpret the fund to church leaders at the- conference and dis- trict levels. Health for all' OK'd as BGM program focus NEW YORK (UMNS) - The United Methodist Church has a long history of medical missions, training health personnel, and sup- porting health facilities. At the 1984 General Conference, the church joined the interna- tional community in affirming "health for all by the year 2000" as "one of the most impor- tant social goals of the 20th century." At its fall meeting here Oct. 15-19, the Board of Global mm * *' Ministries responded to General Conference (PHOTOS COURTESY INDIANAPOLIS STAR ud action by adopting "health for all" as a "pro- STAR PHOTOGRAPHER ROB GOEBEL) gram focus" for the 1985-88 quadrennium. A Heavenly view task force, composed of directors and staff members, will be appointed by the general sec- THE MERIDIAN STREET UMC in Indianapolis gets a ing one. The steeplejack shown in these photographs was John retary to oversee the emphasis. "It's my un- new coat of paint on its spire and cupola, replacing the old peel- Vandeventer, Indianapolis. derstanding the task force will review what the various units of the board are doing about 'Building men of hope' health," said the Rev. John A. Murdock, head of the Health and Welfare Ministries Depart- ment. "However, our unit is the one primarily responsible for the emphasis." An ambitious United Methodist Men again to gather at Purdue program to give meaning to the slogan "health for all by the year 2000" has been outlined by a "Building Men of Hope" is the theme for core planning group of five HWMD directors United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. the fourth National Congress of United Meth- FEATURED SPEAKER for the event and staff. odist Men, to be held at Purdue University, will be the Rev. Robert Schuller pastor of the West Lafayette, Ind., next summer. Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif. Dr. More than 1,300 persons already have re- Schuller, a Reformed Church of Christ minis- Pax World Fund ter, is widely known as a TV evangelist on the Dr. Tyson is a staff executive of the United syndicated "Hour of Power" program. rated at top Methodist Board of Church and Society here. The Rev. Jimmy Buskirk pastor of First Not only was Pax at the top of the balanced United Methodist Church, Tulsa, Okla., will WASHINGTON (UMNS) - A mutual funds, but it would have ranked anywhere lead daily Bible study for the all-men's event. fund built on "socially responsible" invest- from fourth to seventh in four other tabulations Bishop John Wesley Hardt of Oklahoma will ments has been ranked at the top of its class by of funds ranging from fast growth to the most preach at the opening communion celebration. Money magazine. Pax World Fund, which has conservative. Other speakers will be the Rev. G. Ross United Methodists as two of its three top offi- Freeman, executive secretary of the South- cers, was cited in the October issue of the pop- eastern Jurisdiction; the Rev. Evans Crawford ular magazine as having outgained all other No questions asked Jr., professor of social ethics in the school of balanced funds in the ranking in the past year. religion at Howard University, Washington, Among the latter are such well-known names DALLAS (UMNS) - Absolution from and Judge Gerald Bard Tjoflat, Episcopal lay- as IDS Mutual, Merrill Lynch Equi-Bond, sins — or at least one particular sin — is being man and U.S. Court of Appeals, Jacksonville, Kemper Total Return and George Putnam offered students at Perkins School of Theology Fla. Fund of Boston. Pax gained 8.2 percent in the at Southern Methodist University. The Oct. 15 FORTY WORKSHOPS or "info-ses- year ending Sept. 1, based on underlying as- issue of the Perkins Newsletter notes that the sionsV will be offered to participants at the sets, dividends and realized and unrealized absolutions — at no charge — will be given to Purdue conference. Among them will be a ses- capital gains. Vanguard Wellington Fund was those who return hymnals and supplements to sion on the role of aviation as a tool for mission in second place with a gain of 7.5 percent. The the hymnals which have been steadily disap- outreach. Rev. Luther E. Tyson, president and a founder pearing from the racks in the seminary chapel. Jim Snead, assistant general secretary of Pax, said the Money report shows that "it is For those who return the books, "no one will Robert H. Schuller of the Board of Discipleship, Section on United possible to invest in socially responsible corpo- tell,' the article says, "if you're smart enough Methodist Men, is coordinator of the confer- rations and expect that they will perform as to do it when no one is looking!" Free absolu- gistered for the quadrennial congress set for ence. well on the market" as those which do not tion is then offered "unto all those with sticky July 12-14, 1985. The event is expected to at- Additional information will be carried in demonstrate the same level of responsibility. fingers — and a somewhat guilty conscience." tract 5,000 men from local churches across the future issues. PAGES HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST CiWJ November, 1984 Indiana youth team travels to South Carolina community center EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is re- printed courtesy of the South Carolina United UN groups respond Methodist Advocate. COLUMBIA - Six high school students to Gandhi killing from Central UMC, Evansville, Ind. worked at Bethlehem Center, Columbia, S. C. a few days DAYTON, Ohio (UMNS) - Responding in August. to the assassinatin of India's Prime Minister The group was the first out-of-state work Indira Gandhi, the United Methodist General crew in what the inner-city community center Council on Ministries on Nov. 1 took time dur- hopes will be a long, healthy line of visiting ing its meeting here to share that nation's sor- youth groups. row. A message of sympathy is being sent to The youths chose Bethlehem Center during the general secretary and six bishops of the negotiations with Associate Pastor Jan Hese- Methodist Church of India as well as to mem- man, a friend of Bethlehem Center program bers of Mrs. Gandhi's family. The Genreal coordinator Barb Brooks. Council on Ministries' statement of sympathy "They wanted to go to Florida," the Rev. said: "We express our sorrow for this violent Heseman said. "We compromised on a few event and our regret at the resort to violence in days at Bethlehem Center and a few days at the affairs of nations and between nations." In Myrtle Beach." New York the United Methodist Board of Members of the group led activities for Global Ministries sent a telegram to Stanley children, organized library books donated Downes, general secretary of the Methodist from Columbia area churches, and helped the Church of India, and the church's six bishops lunch program which feeds about 90 children a expressing "deepest sorrow" at the assassina- day during summer. tion of Indira Gandhi and praying for peace in Michelle Mirando, president of her Dis- the coming days. trict's youth organization and Youth Service Fund officer for her conference Council on Youth Ministries, said, "It makes you stop and Needed ler missionaries: think a little, to realize poverty is going on in this country, not just in Indiana." Teachers, health care workers Another youth, Mathew Igelheart, said, "They talk about the economy and they say NEW YORK (UMNS) - Teachers head they're doing something about it... and then the list of missionary personnel needed by the you come to a place like this..." United Methodist Board of Global Ministries The youth and their counselors stayed for service outside the United States. Physi- with families from Ashland UMC and went out cians, surgeons and nurses — especially those for pizza and skating with Ashland's youth with teaching skills — occupy second place on group. the roster of missionary service opportunities. Ms. Heseman said the Evansville This news was given the board's directors church's youth group works hard for missions. when they met here Oct. 15-19. Other categor- "They've given more than $1,000 to missions in ies of personnel being sought include pastors the past two years," she said. for Latin America and Kenya, agricultural ex- i perts and airplane pilots and mechanics. In ad- Bethlehem Center Director G wen Gibson dition to teachers of English, the Mission said she hopes hearing about this work crew Personnel Resources Department (MPRD) is will inspire other groups to do similar projects. looking for people to teach science, mathemat- "Bethlehem Center has relied on the support of ics, church music, American literature, theol- our churches for 39 years," she said. "The key ogy and Christian education. There is also a to our success in great volunteer support, and critical need for church and community work- we're looking for new ways to expand it" ers in the United States, said Ann Unander, MPRD staff member. Because of the limited resources available in rural America, a num- ber of United Methodist churches have banded together in several states to do outreach minis- Clergy draft tries.

Resolution calls for statement on SCENES from last August's visit of Evansville Central UMC youth to Colum- bia's Bethlehem Center. Top — Kim Sharp, seated third from right, leads songs for increased peace effort children. Above left - Mkhell Mirando and helper organize the center's library. Above right — Center Director Gwen Gibson welcomes the Evansville youth votan- Nicaragua teers to the old house which serves as the community center. hi Central America (C.X.BUNDY PHOTOS) Deep concern over the killing of civilians NEW YORK (UMNS) - Support for and massive property destruction by U.S. peace efforts in Central America by the Rea- backed counter-revolutionary guerrillas in gan Administration and Congress was called Nicaragua brought together 75 central Indiana for by the United Methodist Board of Global clergy and laity at North United Methodist Mayor's Indy prayer breakfast to Ministries Oct. 18 here. At the same time the Church Oct. 6 to ask "why" and "what does" missions agency strongly opposed the use of conscience mandate. any VS. troops in the region. President of the 177-member board, Bishop James M. Ault of A letter from Sen. Richard Lugar; a sum- benefit Raines Pastoral Counseling Pittsburgh, was asked to write Mr. Reagan mary of U.S. policy by Victor Wallis, IUPUI and heads of foreign affairs and military af- political scientist; a statement by Steve Bar- The United Methodist-related Raines Richard Raines who served as bishop of the fairs committees in the U.S. House and Senate nett of Rep. Andrew Jacob's office; a talk by Pastoral Counseling Center will be the benefi- Indiana Area for 20 years. Nicaraguan Embassy representative, Miriam urging "intensification of efforts to support ciary of proceeds generated from the Mayor's Property has recently been acquired for and implement the general peace proposals of Hooker; and a talk by Nicaraguan Baptist Annual Prayer Breakfast according to Phil the center's location at 921E. 66th St. in Broad Laywoman, Lidya Zamora, provided partici- the Contadora nations," and calling for "no Eskew, honorary chairman. Ripple (Indianapolis). The existing building military escalation or use of U.S. troops in pants with full consensus calling for with- Set for 8 a.m. Dec. 8 in the 500 Ballroom and grounds wQl be renovated to provide drawal of US. support tor the anti-Sandinista Central America." The statement passed with of the Indianapolis Convention Center, the nearly 5,000 square feet for counseling serv- Contras. Seventy two out of the 75 present also only a few negative votes. The Rev. James event this year will honor athletes who have ices. Lawson of Los Angeles, who introduced the called for: shown faith and courage in their lives. John Ober and Bishop Leroy Hodapp, co- motion, said "a great variety of analysts are • Recognition of the right of Nicaragua saying there will be sometime in the next three Honored guests will include former chairman of the fund committee, have an- to self-determination. to six months some form of military escalation IHSAA, Trester and Mental Attitude award nounced that final phase of the drive is under- by the United States." Bishop Ault was asked • Acceptance of the Contadora negotia- winners; professional athletes and coaches; way. It is expected to be completed by the end to write the National Council of Churches of tion process. and Fellowship of Christian Athlete leaders of toe year. Christ and other religious bodies seeking simi- from Marion County high schools and colleges. Reservations for the breakfast can be lar action. The directors of Global Ministries • Ceasation of the militarization of A famous athlete has been invited to made by calling 317-872-3141 day or night. neighboring Central American countries. speak and confirmation is expected soon. were asked to contact their national leaders Tickets are $17.50 each and can be urging support for peace and opposition to any Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the charged to Master Card, Visa or American Ex- U.5\military intervention. The resolution was • Action in the public arena to achieve understanding of Nicaraguan reality through Raines Pastoral Counseling Center and the press. adopted as the climax to a briefing on Central Bishop Richard C. Raines Memorial Fund. The Early reservations are advised because America conducted by staff members of the expressions to Congress and the Administra- tion and the education of the U.S. population. fund was established in 1981 to honor the late of capacity attendance in previous years. missions agency. [mi*] November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST PAGE)

Ouest Spotlight Peace - It IS possible! By CHARLES L. HUTCHINSON Superintendent Bloomingtoo District

Peace is possible between individuals had been present a trigger could have been and nations. Sometimes it takes only one to get pulled. the peace process rolling. This has been true in That hit me hard and reinforced the fact, the past and it is true today. Peace can be as for me, that peace has to be a way of life, not contagious as violence. only in the arena of nations but in every aspect I am beginning to see glimpses of this in of human existence - in the home, family, our world. More and more persons are local community, and among neighbors and catching the fever of peace. It's a small friends. We must practice God's shalom in number, but the fact is it's working. God in every aspect of life. Christ through the Holy Spirit is establishing We may do violence and even kill the small bases of operation throughout the world. people we hate one way or another, but we It is operation transformation. God is in cannot kill hate and violence. Christians have the world transforming evil into good. Count to hoW on tenaciously to the process of me in, God. I want to be a part of this transformation and hope. mysterious and powerful process of There is a beautiful tale about an effort transformation, liberation and reconciliation. in peacemaking which I am sure you have Will you be a peacemaker? Can God heard, but it is the kind of tale that should be count on you? Can God sign you up? heard again and again. This time it is from William Barclay's Daily Celebration. "Sign me up There had sever been a war between the For the Christian Jubilee, Argentine and Chile, bat in IMS there was a frontier Write my name on the roll." dispute which had highly explosive possibilities. By If your answer is YES!, then the Easter 19M the two armies were poised to strike aad peacemaker must ring the bill of peace no war seemed inevitable. matter how unpopular or threatening. Peace During Holy Week, Monsignor Bena vente must be proclaimed as a way of life not just a preached in Buenos Aires on Easter Day a sermon goal to be reached. The peacemaker must blow which was a passionate appeal IT peace. News of the sermon carried to Chile and a bishop in Chile took up the trumpet of God's good news: the message. Both these bishops set out on a God so loved the world that he gave his preaching campaign for peace. At first little seemed only Son, that whoever believes in him should to be happening and then, bit by bit, the whole not perish but have eternal life. country in both nations was caught up in a great John 3:16 movement (or peace. In the end, the two governments were forced by the wfll of the people to submit the We cannot leave peacemaking just to the frontier dispute to the arbitration of King Edward VII military mind and politician. We who follow of Britain. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, must be A treaty was entered into which promised in involved in peacemaking. "Blessed are the the future to submit all matters of dispute to peacemakers." We have no choice. We have a arbitration, and then the wonderful thing happened. responsibility to this earth. We are stewards of The guns of the frontier fortresses were now useless- this earth and its resources. We through the and irrelevant. They were taken to the arsenal in Buenos Aires and melted down and out of them there power of the Holy Spirit simply cannot let was cast a great bronxe figure of Jesus. The right those in power with the MX's and SS's blow up hand hi stretched out in blessing; the left holds a this world. cross. It was decided to carry this great statue 13,Mo In the maddening malaise of the nuclear feet up the mountains to the frontier. It was taken by arms race and a possible nuclear train as far as the railway went; it was then taken en THE BUDGET CORNER has a history of helping other people while filling a confrontation, many people are experiencing gun carriages drawn by mules; aad for the final steep numbing. Some choose to ignore the issue rise to the top of the mountain it was dragged up with needed community role. The consignment shop for next-to-new clothing and household altogether, unfortunately; however, ignoring ropes by soldiers and sailors. On March 13,1914, it articles is marking its 25th year under the sponsorship of the United Methodist Women the grave possibility of nuclear war won't was at least erected and unveiled, and there it stands. of Sooth Bend First UMC. At top is a view of the shop and some volunteer workers. make the potential any less real. The threat is Beneath it there is written the words: "These Above, two volunteers wait on customers. -„«„»«„.-*.—^ .»_»_. mountains themselves shall fall and crumble to dust , (FBOTOS COURTESY Or THE SOl^BENOTaUBUNE) real. before the people of Chfle and the Argentine Republic As I was completing the above, I heard forget their solemn covenant sworn at the feet of from my window a loud, mean voice: "Why in Christ" On the other side there is Inscribed the test: Pioneer consignment shop the blankety blank don't you watch where you "He la our peace who hath made both one." The text are walking." I looked out and a man was isEphesiaas2:14. walking in the street instead of on the sidewalk That is surely a tale worth telling and close to the parked cars on the way to a truck. worth remembering. The biblical vision of The guy in the car evidently almost hit him God's shalom is clear and through that vision South Bend Budget and was giving him "hell." The guy jumped in God challenges us to live the vision now. the truck and took off after the car with tires living accordingly, we can expect the peaceful screaming. The situation was so tense, if a gun kingdom. Peace is possible. Corner marks 25th The Budget Corner, a veteran among peries and small household articles. The shop Church school attendance sagging? church-sponsored next-to-new consignment gives a two-thirds return on all items that sell, shops, marked its 25th anniversary this year so the project is a channel for many persons to with a report it bad cleared $314,940. get a little extra money on things they no Start new classes says professor The shop in South Bend is sponsored by longer need, as well as a place to buy needed SAVANNAH, Ga. (UMNS) - The only way of Theology, showed off his no-holds-barred the United Methodist Women of the First UMC, clothing and other articles at a low cost to boost church school attendance is to start style, attracting nearly 400 people during his but has volunteers from other denominations. Church members made racks for the new classes because members who have two workshops at the conference. Its history provides pointers for other clothing from pipes. A school shop teacher dropped out are not coming back to the same "If your Sunday school is dying, the only churches considering this form of fund-raising. built the dressing rooms. Other furnishings were given to the shop or purchased second- old groups, a United Methodist seminary pro- way to save it is to start new classes," Murray The shop was started by eight volun- fessor told Christian educators meeting here. said. "New members are not likely to join old, hand. teers, according to Dorothy Lindley, who sug- Several men volunteers work with the And, said the Rev. Richard T. Murray of established classes, and those who used to gested the idea after hearing about a church- Dallas, persons who participate in small come but dropped out did it for a reason. United Methodist Women's project. Some cus- sponsored shop in Lafayette. "We set a goal of tomers come from adjoining states as well as groups — such as church school classes, the "THE NUMBER ONE REASON people 100 signatures before we could start." choir or Bible study groups - are one-third don't go to Sunday school is because of the peo- South Bend and surrounding cities and towns. less likely to leave the church. ple who do," he said. Jan Stinchcomb, The Budget Corner EVEN IN CHURCHES with only 75 Murray encouraged the educators to president, said money raised by the shop has members, those small groups that offer face- offer more variety in adult Christian education been used for local and foreign mission to-face contact beyond worship are crucial, in their local churches, challenging them to projects as well as local church needs. In addi- Dr. Murray told participants at the biennial buck tradition in favor of pulling people in. For tion, unsold clothing not reclaimed by their conference of the Christian Educators Fellow- example, he urged holding adult classes after consignors goes to local agencies which dis- ship meeting here Oct. 22-27. "If people feel a the 11 a.m. worship or even offering "Sunday tribute such items to the needy. Irdljeiv school" classes on a weeknight. "Be flexible Under the plan, volunteers meet one day sense of ownership in a church group, they can a week to set prices on items consigned to the withstand a lousy preacher or an awful choir and offer people variety. Let them know Call 800/201-8140 for years. Their stamina is beyond belief." your're there to nurture them and meet their shop for resale. The Budget Corner handles MURRAY, a professor at Perkins School needs," he said. next-to-new clothing, shoes, hats, purses, dra- f IV?3 PAGElft' HOSIER UNITED METHODISE November, 1984 North, South receptions welcome Bishop and Mrs. Hodapp

UNITED METHODISTS from all parts of Indiana turned out in great num- ber earlier this fall as both conferences heW receptions to say "welcome home" to Leroy and Polly Hodapp. The South Conference reception for Bishop and Mrs. Hodapp was held Sept. 38 at First Church, Bloomington (photos by Beverley Emmons). The North reception was held Oct. 7 at Christ Church, Wabash (photos by James Steele). South photos are designated with an "S"; North photos are designated with an"N". 7 C/v/f J November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST PAGE 11 For those who like 'stats', here are some facts to ponder Circuits may be thing of past point circuits; 366 on six-point circuits; 91 on A circuit of three or more churches may seven-point circuits and 36 were on circuits soon be a thing of the past in the United Meth- consisting of nine or more churches. odist Church. The Norm Central Jurisdiction lost the The number of such circuits — with the most churches during the 12-year period (854) exception of eight-point circuits — has dropped followed by the Northeastern Jurisdiction by as much as 50 percent over the past decade, (502); and the Western (81). according to the October issue of the "Re- search Information Bulletin" published by the Bishops' average age is 57% Office of Research of the General Council on The average age ofthe 46 active bishops Ministries. of the United Methodist Church in the United The data in the bulletin come from two States and Puerto Rico is 57.5 years. studies of United Methodist charges conducted A study of the ages of the episcopal lead- by the council, one in 1969 and the other in 1981. ers was reported in the same "Research Infor- United Methodist ministers are assigned mation Brief." to pastoral charges consisting of one or more Youngest of the bishops is Elias G. Gal- local churches. If a pastoral charge has only van, Phoenix, Ariz., who is 48. Elected in July one local church, it is called a station, or sta- by the Western Jurisdiction, he is the first His- tion charge. If a pastoral charge comprises panic bishop elected by the church in the two or more local churches it is called a cir- United States. Oldest active bishops are Earl cuit. G. Hunt Jr., Florida Area, and James M. Ault, Pittsburgh Area, both 66. On a churchwide basis, according to the The average age at the time of election studies, pastoral charges declined three per- for this group was 52.9 years, and the average cent in the 12 years between 1969 and 1961, a length of service possible, 14.9 years. net loss of 815 charges. But the percent de- Bishops are elected at the quadrennial AN OLYMPIC STYLE TORCH RELAY gets underway on the campus of the crease varies greatly within each category. meetings of five jurisdictional conferences. The loss of 274 three-point charges is a 13 per- Indiana United Methodist Children's Home, Lebanon. The torch was carried M miles They are elected for life but must retire "on to a Connersville youth rally as a way of raising funds for the home as part of the Fall cent decline in that category. Losses in other August 31 next following the regular session of Booth Festival. Participants are members of the New Castle First UMC youth group. categories are higher: four-point charges, 28 the jurisdictional conference if the bishop's percent (278); five-point charge; 41 percent 66th birthday has been reached on or before (129); six-point charges, 49 percent (61); July 1 of tiie year in which the jurisdictional seven-point charges, 35 percent (13), and conference is held." charges of nine or more churches, 44 percent Active bishops with the longest length of Olympic-style relay event (4). service are Bishop Hunt and Bishop James S. While single station charges accounted Thomas, Ohio East Area, both elected in 1964. for the heaviest loss (451), that category shows According to the GCOM publication, 11 a decrease of only three percent of the denomination's 46 active bishops will brings $ for Children's Home Only two categories showed increases. have reached mandatory retirement age by The number of two-point charges was 386, a Members of the Youth Fellowship at help buy food for the boys and girls who live at July, 1968, when jurisdictional conferences New Castle First UMC were inspired by U.S. the Children's Home. It is part of the annual seven percent gain, and eight-point charges in- again are held. creased by nine, a 43 percent gain. Olympic team member Steve Alford in their FaD Boom Festival, a name given to a variety They include bishops Ault, Hunt and choice of a fund-raising project of fund-raising efforts by the South Conference Thomas plus Robert M. Blackburn, Richmond The loss of charges may have more im- Alford, a member of the Olympic basket- youth groups on behalf of the home. pact on United Methodists when translated (Va.) Area; Roy C. Clark, Columbia (S.C.) ball team, is an active member of the church. into churches or congregations. Denomination- Area; Paul A. Duffey. Louisville Area; R. The totals for 1984 have not been com- Kern Eutsler, Holston Area; Emerson S. Twenty-five youth of the church participated wide, the charge loss accounted for a loss of in an Olympic style torch relay run Oct. 13-14 pleted yet but last year, $67,446 was raised by Colaw, Minnesota Area; Jesse R. DeWitt, Chi- 2,679 churches between 1969 and 1961. Nearly from Lebanon to Connersville. youth groups of the conference for the pur- cago Area; John Wesley Hardt, Oklahoma half of those churches (1,112) were on four- The 90-mile run began on the campus of chase of food. point circuits. Of the remainder, 822 churches Area; Leontine T.C. Kelly, San Francisco the Indiana United Methodist Children's;Home were on three-point circuits; 645 were on five- Area. The New Castle First UMC youth are in Lebanon with a ceremony in which a resi- well aware of Alford and bis role in the 1964 dent of the home lit the torch and passed it on Olympics. He was honored Aug. 19 by the con- ■ _ m to Mike Langford, New Castle project chair- gregation and he often talks to church mem- Work of DePauw mission teams person. It ended on Sunday at an afternoon bers about his experiences in the Los Angles youth rally at Connersville First UMC. Olympic events and the role of a Christian ath- to range from Maine t<| Funds raised by the relay run will go to lete. Mission programs sponsored by DePauw The mission in Starks will concentrate University in January will range from Maine on construction work, including renovation of 1 to Africa. an old canning factory and a community cen- Pastor given involuntary The winter term in mission program will ter. send teams to L'Acul in Haiti, Nairobi in Students participating in the missions Kenya, Azpitia and Puno in Peru, and Starks, will begin with a three-day orientation intro- Maine. ducing them to the new cultures they will en- retirement brings suit The missions in Haiti, Kenya and Peru counter. will consist of two teams each, one skilled in construction and the other in medicine. The After the orientation, the teams will CANTON, Ohio (UMNS) - A suit seek- statement on behalf of Bishop Thomas and the medical teams will establish free clinks and leave for their assigned locations. Reflection ing $3.5 million in punitive and compensatory conference: also conduct training sessions for local health and worship sessions will be included in the damages has been filed in federal district "After having reviewed the complaint people. schedules, in addition to the mission work. court against United Methodist Bishop James with our counsel, it is our opinion that the ac- S. Thomas and other denominational units and tion is without merit. It is not fair to the var- individuals by a pastor who was given involun- ious parties involved to comment at this time tary retirement. on the allegations" made by Mr. Hutchison. The Judicial Council was brought into The Rev. 0. Lloyd Hutchison, now living the case, according to the plaintiff's petition, in Flatwoods, W. Va., claims Bishop Thomas because it upheld the involuntary retirement and the East Ohio Annual Conference retired as being in accord with church law. him against his will without observing provi- Samuel W. Witwer Jr. of Chicago, legal sions of the church's Book of Discipline. Mr. council for the Judicial Council, called the suit Hutchison also contends he suffered both phys- "an effort to get a civil court to review the ical illness and emotional and mental distress work of a church court and this runs counter to because of the action. solidly-established First Amendment law." The suit was filed Sept. 13 in UJS. Dis- The suit seeks $2 million from Bishop trict Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Thomas and Mr. Vining in punitive damages, Eastern Division, in Akron. $500,000 from the conference as compensation Named as defendants in addition to for "wrongful discharge," and $1 million from Bishop Thomas and the annual conference are the bishop, Mr. Vining, Mr. Cromwell and Mr. the conference's board of ordained ministry; Burns in compensatory damages. the Rev. Thomas L. Cromwell, then adminis- Mr. Hutchison has been a fully ordained More men on horseback! trative assistant to the bishop; the Rev. Merlin minister in the church since 1952, according to NEW HAVEN CHURCH (Fort Wayne District) had not one but two circuit D. Vining, Orrville, Ohio, and the Rev. Richard the petition. L. Burns, Euclid, Ohio, district superintend- Among other things, the involuntarily re- riders as part of a recent Bicentennial service-Pastors F.Kaye Bass (right) and ents; and the Judicial Council, the denomina- tired pastor claims the bishop, Mr. Cromwell Roger D. Wright The service included more than 250 members, many in 19th century tion's "Supreme Court." and the board of ordained ministry acted in a garb, with women on one side and men on the other. In the tradition of yesteryear, The Rev. Mark George, the present ad- "fraudulent, collusive or arbitrary manner" in mere was "lining" of hymns and the offering was received in baskets attached to long ministrative assistant to the bishop, gave the evaluation process and a favorable evalua- bandies. United Methodist News Service the following tion of his ministry was summarily withdrawn. c IW3 PAGE 12 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST November, 1984 A lingering look at

HUM photographers were on hand Aug. 13-16 at Indiana Central University, for several major events this summer. Indianapolis. There was an excellent Space limitations have prevented cover- turnout and the school provided Indiana age before now. clergy their first opportunity to welcome THESE included the 43rd annual Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp. Indiana Area School of the Prophets, con- OTHER summer happenings in- tinning education event for clergy, held cluded tiie two annual Schools of Chris- C /726>J PAGE IS November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST summer

tian Mission. The South School of Mission (photos designated with the letter S) ran OFFER THEM from July 10-14 at Indiana Central Uni- CHRIST is the title of versity, Indianapolis. The North School a painting by artist- (photos designated with letter N) ran minister Kenneth July 23-27 at the Epworth Retreat Center, Wyatt to help com- North Webster. memorate the Bicen- tennial of American Methodism. Many UM churches have purchased copies of the painting. Sale proceeds go to ex- panding the work of evangelism in the United Methodist Church.

Wyatt painting spearheads evangelism effort A special painting created by artist-min- ister Kenneth Wyatt to dramatize the Ameri- can Methodism Bicentennial is helping raise funds for church evangelism in the next cen- tury. President Charles E. Kinder of The Founda- tion for Evangelism, Nashville, Tenn., said the painting, titled "Offer Them Christ" has be- come internationally known. The original was shown at General Conference and was reprod- uced in The Saturday Evening Post. Kinder said as of October, "1,600 United Methodist congregations have a print and or- ders are received daily. 'Offer Them Christ' is becoming the theme for United Methodism as it moves into its third century." The painting depicts an historical event, ap- parently for the first time, in which John Wes- ley gives a farewell message to those he has ordained for ministry in the New World. The scene shown is on the banks of the River Avon at Pill, England. Wyatt, a United Methodist minister, gave the Foundation the copywright for the painting so it could use it to expand evangelism work of the denomination. Wyatt was a pastor in the Northwest Texas Conference before becoming a successful American West artist. Kinder said funds already generated from the painting have gone for two professor of evangelism grants and several evangelism Erograms and a video cassette free lending li- rary. He said those interested in ordering a print may send $100 to the Foundation for Evangelism, P.O. Box 25330, 1910 Adelicia St. Nashville, TN 37202. Churches should S watch for office supply schemes The monthly newsletter of Communica- tion Resources warns churches against a growing number of unscrupulous schemes di- rected at them through telephone or mail solic- itation. Such scams often are in the area of of- fice supplies which turn out to be of poor qual- ity. The newsletter says one company makes a speciality of calling a church that has had a change of pastors and claiming certain sup- plies nad been ordered by the former pastor. Good turnouts for UMW meetings Another scam is to sell a kit, say for a IT WAS ANNUAL MEETING time for United Methodist Women in both the copier, but not to include the supplies normally expected in such a kit. The newsletter said le- North and South Indiana Conferences. gitimate businesses also use telephone and Excellent turnouts were recorded at both events. North UMW members gathered mail approaches but will provide references Sept 22 at Huntington; South UMW members met Oct. 21 at Seymour. At top, North and proof of credibility. keynote speaker Ethel Born (left), vice president of the Women's Division, visits with The newsletter asked that churches who Carolyn Marshall of Veedersburg, Ind., newly-elected president of the Women's Divi- have had unfortunate experiences with tele- sion. Above, Bishop Leroy Hodapp and South UMW President Lois Martin (in custom* phone solicitors write to "Scams, Communica- lor a skit) look on while Polly Hodapp brings greetings to the group. Additional photos tion Resources, P.O. Box 2625, North Canton, from both meetings next month. OH 44720 and give details of the scheme. (ST AfT PHOTO) f/72/J November, 1984 PAGE 14 HOOSIER UNTIED METHODIST Visit Indianapolis Nation Clergy couple report situation in Nicaragua

"Life is difficult in Nicaragua right now. & World Food, medicine and clothing are scarce." Con- nie Hernandez, Assembly of God pastor, was ; reporting on conditions in her native land as V Hifc- she visited Indianapolis recently. Huzorewa will Asked whether the church is free to carry on «§§ safe* its work, Rev. Hernandez said,"We not only meet with bishops have freedom to worship and evangelize but we are growing." Last year she started a new ORLANDO, Fla. (UMNS) - United congregation in a small village and already Methodist Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa, recently has 80 to 90 persons participating in the Sunday released after almost a year of detention by School. the Zimbabwe Government, will be among "Many of the leaders in the government are about 100 bishops of church meeting here Nov. Christians. In fact, some of Sandinista leaders 13-16. The bishop was prime minister of the in the government are priests." transitional Zimbabwe-Rhodesia Government She and her husband, Moises Hernandez in 1979 but his party, the United African Na- Parrales, who also is an Assembly of God pas- tional Council, won only three seats in the 100- tor, are in the United States to urge Americans seat Parliament in the 1980 elections. The to help bring the U.S. government to negotiate party of the present prime minister, Robert with the Sandinista government in order peace Mugabe, was the victor with 57 seats. Bishop may come to their country. Muzorewa was jailed Oct. 31,1983, on suspicion "I am satisfied with the Sandinists re- of having subversive links with South Africa forms,"she commented."It has made mis- but no official charges were ever filed against takes, but it is doing the best it can to improve him. The bishop had been on a six-week trip to conditions for most Nicaraguans." VISITING IN INDIANA last month were the Revs. Moises Hernadez Parrales Egypt and Israel for what was described as While in Indianapolis, Revs. Hernandez and (left) and Connie Hernandez, shown here with interpreter Amy Phillips, Iiidiaimpalte. "Bible study." Bis trip took on political over- Parrales spoke at St Luke's United Methodist Along with eight other Nicaraguan pastors, the couple was In the U.S. for two weeks to Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, tones, however, when he was quoted on Israeli speak with religious groups and others about the Nicaraguan situation. television as calling on Zimbabwe to begin dip- I.U.P.U.I., Indiana Central, Christian Theolog- (STAFF PHOTO) lomatic ties with Israel. The Zimbabwe Gov- ical Seminary and to ministerial and commu- guests of Rev. and Mrs. Sam Phillips and Amy throughout Nicargua who were traveling in the ernment has refused to recognize Israel nity groups. The "clergy couple" are two of 10 Phillips while in Indiana. Dr. Phillips is super- Nicaraguan pastors representing seven evan- US. for two weeks to tell their story. because of its military cooperation with South The two Assembly of God pastors were intendent of the Indianapolis West District. Africa. Prime Minister Mugabe accused the gelical/protestant denominations and churches bishop of going to Israel to conspire with Israel and South Africa to destabilise Zimbabwe's government. Bishop Muzorewa denied the North couple begin mission assignment charge. He said be advocated closer economic ties to take advantage of Israel's advanced By BRUCE MITCHELL in social work and research. Debbie's initial technology. He charged at a news conference reaction to the mission field was not too posi- The Rev. Kenneth Vance, pastor at the that the Mugabe government was more op- tive; after a visit to Africa in 1979 she felt the pressive than the white-minority rule of (Marion District) Richland Chapel UMC for African scene is "really different... there was the past five years, has left the United States former Prime Minister Ian Smith. The United a big cultural shock; however, the people were for Belgium in what will be the first step to- African National Council charged Mugabe had very loving — very appreciative — very arrested the bishop as part of a drive to muzzle ward assuming missionary responsibilities in open." political opponents of the government All ex- Zaire. Accompanied by his wife Deborah Vance When the Vances left Zaire in 1979, a district cept two of the church's 60 active bishops will superintendent in a conference they visited attend the Orlando meeting. Among them, for will spend several months in Brussels where both will study French. Later they will move to said he was going to pray for them every day the first time, will be 19 bishops elected in the that they would return; be would not stop pray- United States during five simultaneous juris- Luena, Zaire, for a six-months to learn Swahili and engage in a program of cultural adjust- ing till they end return, and would praise God dictional conferences in July. These include in prayer when they did return. two women, one of whom is black. ment In September 1985 the Vances expect to arrive at their mission station In the North Applying to the General Board of Global Shaba Conference of Zaire. Ministries in 1981, Ken and Debbie both fett Ken win serve the North Shaba Conference assurance about the move they'd undertaken. MFSA official as Youth ministries coordinator, and as an air- 'There was a deep inner peace as things began craft pilot. Debbie will be serving as secretary to happen," Debbie commented. Is convicted to Bishop Wakadilo. Their specific work site The Vances are well-known in the North In- will be in Kamina, Zaire, a "village" of 35,000 diana Conference. They have made particu- NEW YORK (UMNS) - The co-presi- people. It also is headquarters for the confer- larly strong contributions to conference and dent of the Methodist Federation for SodaTAc- ence. district youth ministries. tion (MFSA) has been convicted of obstructing Assignment to the mission field has been a Indiana churches interested in helping sup- or delaying a train and sentenced to a 90-day long-time ministry hope for Ken. As be grew port Ken and Debbie Vance may help under- up in Fowler, Ind., he was exposed to mission .ascended sentence and a $300 fine. The Rev. Keaaeth and Deborah Vance write their work through General Advance John Scbwtebert, pastor of Lincoln Street work at a early age as he became involved Special, Code Number 009i06-Z. Inquiry can be United Methodif* Church in Portland, Ore., with the Fowler Storehouse. Even at age 12, he made to the General Board of Gkbal Minis- fett a strong desire to go to Africa. That dream tain a commercial pilot's license soon after was one of 29 protestors convicted for tempor- completion of seminary studies. The Enright tries, 475 Riverside Drive, New York; or from arily stopping a nuclear wart^d-bearing was realized for the first time during the sum- the Rev. John Elliott, conference missionary mer between graduation from Ball State Uni- influence was more than coincidental, how- "White Train" on July 27 in Vancouver, Wash. ever; Vance's sister, Kendra. is married to secretary; or from Michael Dominick, pastor They were part of a nonviolent civil disobedi- versity and his entrance into United Seminary. of Sunnycrest United Methodist Church, Mar- John and Ken Enright, missionaries in Af- John Enright ence action. Schwieberfs conviction was due Deborah Vance is a graduate of Marion Col- ion. Dominick will be coordinating a newslet- to be appealed Oct. 11 Word of the jury's deci- rica, have provided a strong influence to ter of the Vance activities and names may be Vance. It was the flying ministry of the En- lege with a degree in social work. She worked sion waa received by the MFSA executive com- three years for the Veteran's Administration placed on the mailing list by request. mittee on the final day of its Sept. 2740 semi- rights which influenced Vance to seek and at- annual meeting here. The committee endorsed a contingency plan for immediate and dramatic action if the Fellowship hall for Seminole national indifference make up the "timeclock United States intervenes militarily in Central of Africa's destiny." the Rev. Isaac Bivens told America. The action would involve representa- is from all Congressional districts converg- the United Methodist Board of Global Minis- Church is goal of North group on Washington for civil disobedience at the tries in the opening session of its autumn meet- ing. Dr. Bivens is bead of the mission agency's vntte House, ft is being planned by Sojour- Construction of a new fellowship hall at preference for next year with the work to be ners American Friends Service Committee, Africa office. "Hordes of people are seeking done July 29 through Aug. 10. The project can something to eat and drink and the situation the Seminole Hitchitee Church of the Seminole Ctergy and Laity Concerned and many reli- Tribe in Oklahoma is the 1985 goal of a North be shared by actual work participation or will become worse," the missions executive through slide lectures by contacting Gene Gil- gious groups. said. At least two dozen nations are feeling the Conference group. bert, 6159 North 200 W., Uniondale, IN 46791, effect of the drought, Bivens continued, with at The Marion and Huntington districts of . telephone (219) 543-2334. least 150 million persons affected in sub-Sa- the North Conference have sponsored a joint The participants in the work come not hara states alone. At the same time, the 177 missionary venture in the Oklahoma Indian Chirch official calls Missionary Conference each year for the past only from tte Marion and Huntington districts, directors of the missions agency were told, but also from other UM districts and other de- civil war in a dozen states is taking its toll in 16 years. The 1984 project was construction of a new church for Broken Bow, Okla. nonunations. This year, 129 people went to Bro- for ireater awareness life and the creation of homeless persons. Biv- ken Bow and built a new church in seven days. ens said there are 5.5 million refugees on the The decision on next year's project was made Sept. 23, when the Oklahoma Indian Mis- The 129 represented 25 churches. continent of Africa, half of all those in the The participants paid for their own of war, honor in Africa world. "Suffering and pain are normal in sionary Conference work group met at the transportation, lodging and food. In past many African states," he asserted. In re- Warren Conservation Club. The program in- NEW YORK (UMNS) - People in the years, the work group has built six churches, sponse to the needs, Bivens said the church is cluded a review of the work done this summer Western world have blocked fromthdr minds three fellowship halls, two educational units, building facilities for both worship and medi- at Broken Bow, and presentations of future SZ£S£prt*a°* of war and^mgeHn Af- two clinics, two parsonages and remodeled a cal care, and the number of converts to Chris- projects. SL^ter5Sed Methodist missions officials church and a halt tianity is increasing rapidly. The Seminole, Okla. project got first *On?K5? Pave**. **** "* Wa'

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PAGE IS NdvembeV,1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST New Albany project is present-day application of Old Testament law

A group of United Methodist Church vol- But Huber agreed to try the plan and unteers from churches in five counties in the ended up allowing volunteers to pick more New Albany District already are planning a than the gleanings left after others had har- 1985 repeat of a successful project based on the vested crops grown in his pick-your-own Old Testament admonition of the Lord to farms. Moses. Pastor Hamm said the program "is not The ancient Biblical law, as recounted in only a blessing to those in need but for the peo- the Book of Leviticus, directed that some of ple who take part." each harvest be left in the field so it could be gleaned for "the poor and for the stranger." Volunteers from the New Albany Dis- Good News exec raps trict worked each Tuesday, August through October, picking produce that was distributed through food pantries in Clark, Floyd, Harri- 'blasphemy' charge of son, Crawford and Washington counties. The Rev. Saundra Hamm, pastor of the Bethel and BGM President Sano New location for Upper Smith Campground UMC, director of the project, estimated 6,200 persons were fed WTLMORE, Ky. (UMNS) - The Rev. James through work of the modern-day gleaners. V. Heidinger H, editor and executive secretary Room's 24-hour prayer service "We have made plans for next year al- of United Methodism's evangelical caucus, has issued a news release condemning the "ven- NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — The Rev. James K. Wagner, director of the ready," she said. The modern Boaz who, like the ancient omous charges" of the newly-elected president Upper Room Prayer Ministry (seated), Evelyn McKee and Frank Burke receive a one who let Ruth and other gleaners take more of the Board of Global Ministries and asking prayer request in the Upper Room Prayer Center which opened a new location at the of the harvest than the law required, is Joe him to apologize to evangelicals and the entire United Methodist Center here in September. The 24-hour telephone service receives Huber who heads a family business — Joe church. some 6,000 prayer requests each month. The requests are referred to 735 prayer Huber Family Farm, Orchard and Restaurant, In r. statement authorized by the executive groups with more than 10,000 persons in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The at Starlight. Huber is a Catholic. Ms. Hamm committee of Good News, Heidinger criticizes center was dedicated Oct. 8 during an appreciation dinner for the prayer volunteers, said he was "a little bit skeptical at first" Bishop Roy I. Sano of Denver for calling a recruited primarily from the Nashville area. < UMNS PHOTO BY BOBBY LAMBERTI when she first broached the idea. pamphlet from the independent Mission So- ciety for United Methodists "blasphemy" be- cause it "rejects the stirring of the Holy Spirit" in liberation movements around the world. Thomas to head General Council on Ministries The bishop expressed appreciation for evan- gelicals who have rekindled a much-needed DAYTON, Ohio (UMNS) - The General $10,500; Leonard M. Perryman Memorial the council periodic updates. Approval of such awakening in the denomination but said, "A Council on Ministries, one of the last general Fund to provide scholarships for communica- a publication would be on the agenda of a fu- good part of them bedeck the crown of the ra- agencies of the church to organize for the 1985- tion training for ethnic minority persons ture meeting of the council. pacious rule (by superpowers) inflicted on 88 quadrennium, met here Oct. 29-Nov. 2 and (United Methodist Communications) — goal • Created a Native American task group other people." elected as its president Bishop James S. $25,000 over four years; film on Hispanic heri- consisting of five Native Americans and five "In plain English," Heidinger says, "that Thomas, North Canton, Ohio. tage in the United Methodist Church (United non-Native Americans (only one of whom may means that evangelicals are helping the The 115-member governing body elected Methodist Communications) — goal $100,000; vote) "to provide for more effective process- world's oppressors do their dirty business." officers and approved a new organization, in- and a study program on the presentation of ing of Native American concerns. The comments from Bishop Sano came dur- cluding four division and seven committees. substance abuse in the media to result in a • Recommended that "The Future That ing the first regular meeting of the church's The divisions will create proposals which must study book, videotape and training events Can Be" developed last quadrennium be pub- largest program board in New York Oct. 15-19. then be approved by the total council member- (United Methodist Communications) — goal lished and transmitted to the church for study. Heidinger said "such venomous charges ship. $15,000. • Authorized the Executive Committee have not been heard in Christendom since The Council reelected general secre- Action on funding a Native American to function as needed to bring the Bicentennial Martin Luther accused the pope of being the taries for the four program boards and the newspaper, Echo of the Four Winds was de- year of American Methodism to a close. Antichrist." Commission on Christian Unity and Interreli- layed pending more information. • Voted to send an inquiry to all agen- In his address, Bishop Sano continued a de- gious Concerns and affirmed the appointment cies requesting information on all "affiliate or- bate started last winter about the proper direc- of Gilbert Caldwell as acting general secretary In other action, the GCOM: ganizations." Also voted to inquire about all tion of the church's mission efforts. of the Commission on Religion and Race. • Approved in principle the concept of a studies and research currently underway or The theme of redemption by the prophets Nancy Grissom Self and Kiyoko Kasai Fujiu periodical for the laity and recommended that planned by all the agencies. Jeremiah and Ezekiel involves deliverance were affirmed as the acting secretariat of the the Board of Discipleship, the United Method- • Authorized exploring with the Council and liberation from injustice, he said, a point Commission on Status and Role of Women until ist Publishing House and United Methodist of Bishops development of a study book con- recognized by liberation theology. a vacancy on the three-member secretariat is Communications discuss the matter and give taining the "Baltimore Declaration." He called United Methodists to move beyond filled. The council also reelected its own execu- John Wesley's theology of salvation, which is tive staff. limited to "reconciliation," to include libera- The church's budgeting and accounting God & Country award to 15 at Avon UMC tion. "That is why I have supported liberation procedures emerged as an issue in division, theology and liberation movements that are committee and plenary sessions. To preserve The "God and Country" program of the servance. Fifteen boys and four adults of under attack," be said. "That is not to say we financial accountability, members called for Boy Scouts of America is helpful in the youth Troop 306 led worship as a final exercise in should give blanket support to all liberation general categories to show line items and ministry of churches, the Rev. Howard D. preparation for receiving the Scout's "God and struggles, but we should see that God is at amounts within them. One such call asked that Allen is convinced. Country" award. work in these activities." council income from reserves be shown in fu- Allen, whose new assignment is the United Methodists who "specialize" in liber- ture budgets. Another called for the items of Nashville UMC, reported on the Scout pro- Allen directed the 10 weeks of activity in ation must understand the importance of "rec- indirect cost in various promotional budgets to gram which stresses reverence as the last preparation for the award ceremony. Allen onciliation," Bishop Sano said. On the other be reported in greater detail. point of Boy Scout law. This program at his said he would like to encourage other churches hand, he said divisiveness comes when many An expense budget of $1,478,608 was ap- former assignment at Avon UMC, Indianapolis that have not used the "God and Country" pro- "reconciliation specialists" are hostile to "lib- proved for 1985. The income for that period West District, culminated in a March 25 ob- gram to do so. eration." was shown as $1,349,763, leaving a deficit of He was particularly critical of a brochure $128,845. Reserves are expected to cover the mailed by the new Mission Society criticizing deficit. the Board of Global Ministries for embracing The Advance committee reported it had liberation theology. approved 41 project requests totaling $3,193,- 140. Included were 39 World Division projects asking for a total of $1,818,140 and two National Division projects asking for $1,375,000. Condi- tional approval was given to 11 World Division projects with a total request of $1,310,476. The Rev. William Carter, director of the Advance, \^Hr X^K' X^K/ ^^H' '^B' reported income for the year through Septem- ber 1984 to be $15,452,563, an increase of 6.3 tJnited Methodist percent above the same period last year. The World Service Special Gifts Com- mittee approved projects for 1985 totaling $153,750. While some of the projects endorsed extend beyond the end of next year, all are TheWarklls FIFTEEN Boy Scouts received their "God and Country" awards in a ceremony scheduled to end by the close of 1988. Projects include: an internship to develop archival skill at Avon UMC. Ten weeks of classroom and field activities directed by the Rev. How- ((Commission on Arcnives and History) — goal ard D. Allen preceded the award. Our Parish Cms] November, 1984 PAGE 16 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST

Hayes, Ste¥B Hoosler stations return tor the will carry program As of HUM press time, the following 'final American Feast' radio stations in Indiana had contracted to carry "The Great American Feast" dur- NEW YORK (UMNS) - Helen Hayes ing the Thanksgiving and Christmas sea- and Steve Allen's Christmas radio program sons. Other outlets may be added at later last year was so well received by radio stations dates; contact your local radio station(s). and the public, that the two entertainers are BooavQle — WBNL, 1 p.m. Nov. 2271 letsmutg with a church-sponsored Thanksgiv- p.m. Dec. 25 ing special. Corydon — WJDW, 12:30 p.m. Nov. Called "The Great American Feast," the 22/TBADec.25 program mixes Pilgrims and turkey with brief Crawfordsvflle — WCVL, p.m. Nov. glimpec of modern-day refugees and strug- 22/a.m. Dec. 25 gling farmers. It concludes with a "Prayer of Elkhart - WFRN, TBA Nov. 22/ Thanks for the Big and Small," which sets the TBADec.25 holiday in proper perspective. Evawvffle — WVHI, TBA Nov. 22/ This is the second production of Sand- TBADec.25 Castles International, the ecumenical media Evansvflk — WYNG, 8 a.m. Nov. cooperative that made last year's award-win- lMajn.Dec.25 ning "The Christmas Connection." Gotbea-WGCS,TBA Like "The Christmas Connection," the Greencastle - WJNZ, 9:30 a.m. new Thanksgiving program is not overtly Nov.22/TBADec.23 evangelistic, according to Shirley Whipple Hartford City - WWHC, TBA Strcuhen of United Methodist Communica- HanUngburg — WBDC, Noon Nov. tions. But it embodies the religious values of 22/NoonDec.24&25 DR. KENNETH L. KELLER of Fort Wayne (right) of the North Indiana Annual Logansport — WSAL, 2 p.m. Nov. caring, sharing and praising God for simple, Conference - serving a second term on the General Commission on Communication — everyday Joys and for people who make life 22/2 p.m Dec. 25 Martinsville - WCBK, 12:30 p.m. meets with the general secretary of United Methodist Communications Dr. Roger L. more human. Burgess. Keller was named to the Standing Committee on Production and Distribution Steve Allen shares his home and his culi- Nov.22TTBA Michigan City-WIMS, TBA during the commisssion's Oct. 25-27 annual meeting in Nashville. As part of their nary and musical skills, while Helen Hayes Mt Vernon - WPCO, 9:30 a.m. reads an ancient Jewish legend of two brothers orientation, commission members learned of the national public relations campaign surprised by sharing. Nov. 22/8 a.m. Dec. 25 now being launched by UMCom, featuring the slogan, "United Methodists: The World Monde — WBST, 3:30 pjn. Nov. 21/ Last year "The Christmas Connection" Is Our Parish." A copy of the new logo is on the wall behind Keller and Burgess (see TBA in its hour-long form was aired by more than Muncie - WLBC, TBA Nov. 19/TBA related story). UMNSPHOTO) MO radio stations, including 33 of the 50 major Dec. 23 ginning for each quadrennium. each agency markets. It won the Angel Award from Reli- Rensselaer — WPUM 9 a.m. Nov. gion in Media. In this year's shortened version Coordinate eltort tapped into its own promotional budget and put l&6p.m.Dec.23 together its own pamphlets or packets to pro- Mr. Allen uses his music to focus on "going Richmond — WKBVf TBA Nov. 22/ home for Christmas" and memories of a favor- mote the work of the church," he said. "But TBADec.25 launched to explain the general secretaries mis year agreed that ite Christmas. Ms. Hayes reads the story of the Salem — WSLM, TBA Nov. 22/TBA first Christmas from Luke's gospel. persons at the conference, district and local Dec. 25 church levels might get a better idea of our One station manager said the program Scottsburg - WMPI, TBA Nov. 22/ work ot UM agencies "sort of hit the heart and made you think connectional structure if the agencies worked TBA Dec. 24 or 25 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - A coor- together on informational materials," Dr. Bur- awhile." Responses to a questionnaire sent to Sullivan—WNDI, 7 p.m. Dec. 15-20 stations indicated they want programs to use dinated effort to explain and promote the work gess said. Terre Haute — WMHD, 12 p.m. Nov. of national United Methodist agencies is being at holiday time that have a deeper meaning. The agencies have pledged a combined total 22/12 p.m. Dec. 21 launched for the first time by the agency exec- of $100,000 toward the campaign. Stations also liked the ecumenical sponsorship, Valparaiso — WAKE, TBA Nov. 22/ saidMs.Whipple-Struchen. utive, the denomination's public relations of- William Richards, the denomination's com- TBA fice, and United Methodist Communications. munication executive, said the idea for a SandCastles International involved Valparaiso - WNDI, TBA The slogan, "United Methodists: The World united promotional effort has been in the Presbyterians, Roman Catholics, American Wabask - WAYT, TBA Nov. 22/ Lutherans, United Methodists. Mennonites. Is Our Parish," and the logo representing the works for two years. "The General Council on TBADec.25 racial, ethnic and cultural delusiveness of the Ministries, in its study of local church people, Disciples of Christ, the Protestant Radio-TV Wabash — WKUZ, 12:30 p.m. Nov. Center in Atlanta and Church Women United. church will be included in the pamphlets and found that there is just not enough information 2202:30 pjn. Dec. 25 other materials issued quadrennially by the out there about the work of general agencies," United Methodist Communications con- Warsaw - WRSW, 1:15 p.m. Nov. Mr. Richards said, "this campaign not only tributed $2,000 and Ms. Struchen's time as pub- 22/9 p.m. Dec. 24 licity coordinator. will promote the work of the church, but we Methodist CommunicaUons, presented the idea hope it will help people see how our work in the for the campaign to the chief executives of the general agencies fits with theirs so that the other church agencies. "For years, at the be- church can do its work effectively." The first phase of the campaigns will be a mailing to all United Methodist clergy. Each packet will contain brochures and information flfs. Grana to head about the agencies, suggesting John Wesley's famous words, and the multi-racial logo. "We hope that this coordinated effort can facilitate 'Upper Room' some study of the church's work among clergy NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - Janice and laypersons," Richards added. Grana, who has served for 12 years on the staff of The Upper Room, has been elected World Editor by the Board of Disdpleship at its fall Ochoa named to meeting. She is the first woman and the first layperson to hold this position. communications She succeeds Iowa Area Bishop Rueben P. Job, who was elected to the episcopacy earlier this year. post with BHM Ms. Grana came to the staff of The Upper Room in 1972. She has served as associate NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - A world editor and executive director of publish- United Methodist layman and expert in au- ing for the past five years. Before that she was diovisual communications has been elected to book editor. head the office of interpretation at the Board of Ms. Grana said she hopes under her leader- Higher Education and Ministry in Nashville. ship that The Upper Room will continue to "di- David Ochoa, now president of Buenavision Off the press Cablevision Inc. in Los Angeles, was nomi- NASHVILLE, TemL (UMNS) - United Methodist Publishing House officials are versify its publications. We're continuing to produce publications for a variety of age levels nated by the Rev. F. Thomas Trotter, general I as the blue Bicentennial editions of the 1984 Book of Discipline and Book of and lifestyles. We'll continue to be sensitive to secretary, and elected by the board at the or- utions roll off the presses. The books, updated every four years, were avaiiabl the unique spiritual hungers for each group." ganizational meeting Oct. 11-13. only four months after the 1984 General Conference where c^es and additions were A native of Newberry, S.C., Ms. Grana In his new position Ochoa will direct the v^Frorn left are: Robert K. Feaster, president and publisher; R«^ ™fr- earned degrees from Winthrop College, Rock agency's interpretation and promotion of re- sonTbook editor and vice president of Abiugdon Press; and Robert J. Hill, chairperson Hill, S.C., the Presbyterian School of Christian lated schools, colleges and universities. He ofti*UMPH task force which coordinated the publication of General Conference Education, Richmond, Vs., and the Ecole d' also will oversee promotion of church-related Administration, Belgium. scholarships. materials.

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C /?247 PAGE 17 November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST UMs not mandated to Religious leaders honored by DePauw use sexually-inclusive DePAUW UNIVERSITY, Green- language rules council castle, reaffirmed its United Methodist ties Oct. 31 as church leaders joined with CHICAGO (UMNS) - United Methodists university officials in conferring honor- are not mandated by their church to use sex- ually-inclusive language when talking about ary doctorates on several distinguished God, the denomination's Judicial Council ruled missionaries. Oct. 26 here. The event was the annual Mendenhall An extensive report in "inclusive lan- Lectureship which this year featured Dr. guage" was received only for study by the 1984 Walter Brnegmann, evangelical profes- session of the church's top law-making body, sor at Eden Seminary, St. Louis (shown the denomination's highest court held in a speaking from pulpit). He spoke in sev- unanimous opinion. However, directions given eral settings both Oct. 90 and 31. for implementation of that study are valid, the Among honorary degree recipients was judicial panel said. Dr. Pauline Chambers, former Hoosier The language question was one of two who is head of pediatrics and nurse train- issues on the Judicial Council's fall docket here ing at the United Methodist Hospital at that have sparked wide controversy in the 9.4 Kapanga, Zaire. She is shown at top with million member church in recent years. DePauw President Richard F. Rosser. In the other, the nine-member court held ABOVE, other degree recipients are that future ordination of self-avowed practic- flanked by President Rosser (left) and ing homosexuals is barred by legislation Bishop Leroy Hodapp (right). From left passed by the 1984 General Conference (see Bruegemann; Mary McCormick, head of separate story) bishop unless the conference Papel Volunteers, Bogota, Columbia; Dr. acts under due process of church law to sus- Chambers: Dr. Jai Khrismukti, director pend or remove him or her from conference of the Methodist Hospital, Nadiad, India; membership. In other decisions handed down at its au- and George West, director of economic tumn meeting Oct. 24-26, the church's "Su- development, Institute of Cultural Af- preme Court" neld that: fairs, Guatemala.

Observes Glad You Asked sesqulntennial By Byron Rohri) THE CON- GREGATION of the First United Method- ist Church of Michi- gan City, which dates from 1818, held its Ksqunteanial ob- resurrection victory declares that evil shall _ Do you believe in one devil? If so, servance July 21. not have the final word. The God who why hasn't God done away with This is the present triumphed over "the principalities and • him?. and third building to Q powers" in Christ promises us evil will not serve the congrega- ultimately win out, and empowers us in the tion, built in 1122. A Neither Christians in general nor I strength of that victory already won for • myself believe in the devil. We • believe in God. Christian belief is in fighting the good fight here and now. Langdon Gilkey has written that the realm of theology, not demonology. "everything that Christians say about God and Sermons and literature which tend to make their life seems contradicted by this pervasive Satan stand out more prominently than God are aberrations, and cannot be sustained by fact of evil. And yet on the other hand, it is true the Bible. Yes, scripture speaks of demons, the that everything Christians believe about God devil, and even fallen angels, but never do and human life, provides the only force strong these become the central focus. enough to conquer the radical power of evil over men's minds and hearts. If the question is, "Doyou believe there is a devil," let me say that Christians do take evil seriously. Peppering our conversations Qa Scanning the names of our bishops with all the trendy demon language is not « in the Book of Discipline, I came required. The cross itself reminds us that across the name ofNaphtaii somehow persons are drawn to choose slavery Luccock. Could this be a forebear of Robert and evil instead of freedom in and for God and Luccock, who has written books and Christian others. Wars, starvation, catastrophic education literture? illnesses, disasters, and all the innocent suffering they bring continue. In all cases, the A Yes. Bishop Luccock, who was Bicentennial macrame marks 114th question inevitably arises: Why doesn't God do • elected in 1912 and served until his something about it (or, why hasn't God done • death in 1916, was Robert's away with the devil?) grandfather. The best-known Luccock of all, anniversary for country church Among all the answers proposed, I have however, ws Haphtali's son and Robert's yet to see one that is entirely simple or father, Half ord. A member of the faculty of THECOESSE-JEFFERSON CHAPEL UMCdid not let its small size of less than satisfactory. All the while, the Christian stands Yale Divinity School for a quarter century. 51 members keep it from demonstrating its heritage and tradition in this Bicentennial open-eyed before the murky contradiction of Half ord authored more than 30 books. Robert, of Methodism. Church members have produced a macrame banner to mark the 114th evil's strong persistence in a good world asa number of Indiana ministers know, taught anniversarv of the little congregation near Columbia City (Hunttngton District). Lu- created by a powerful and loving God. Above it at the UM-related Boston University School of cflle Newman proposed the subftct - the cross and flame used on the church letter- rises the cross. On the cross hangs the God Theology from 1962-1978. head — and did much of the macrammg work. The completed banner is shown in who not only is fellow victim with the suffering Send your "Glad You Asked" questions close-up and in place at the front of the sanctuary. and oppressed, but also the God whose to P.O. Box 266, Chandler, IN 47610. PAGE 18 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST C/725J November, 1384

South laity and clergy enjoy 'Faith Fest'

MORE THAN 600 United Method- Many were in costume for the re- Leroy Hodapp, since formally taking of- ists from around the South Indiana Con- enactment of a 19th century camp meet- fice Sept 1. ference converged on Santa Claus ing. Also of note was a full-length dra- campground Sept. 15 for a major Bicen- The day's highlights included the matic production "The Backwoods tennial celebration titled "Faith Fest first speaking appearance for the Indiana Preacher" featuring the Rev. Joel Catlin 1L" Area's new episcopal leader, Bishop as early circuit rider Peter Cartwright.

(JAMES STEELE PHOTOS) C/72b3 PAGE If November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST Laity Comer

Time to lend your support!

ByJOHNT.SHETTLE North Conference Lay Leader

The Indiana Constitution forbids Legalized Gambling." Two distinguished lotteries. There are people who have been Hoosiers, former Governors Otis Bowen and working diligently for years to remove this Matthew Welsh, have added their names to the prohibition. Amending the Constitution list of supporters. Why don't you and all your requires the amendment be approved by a U.M. friends also lend your support with majority in two different legislative sessions membership and financial aid? Why don't you and then approved by voters in a referendum, and fellow U.M.'s write to legislators and a lengthy process. express your opinions? Thisrmav be the session (1985) which The Social Principles of the United gives approval for the first time, thereby Methodist Church have this to say about setting the stage for eventual removal of this gambling: prohibition. House Speaker J. Roberts Dailey has Gambling is a menace to society, deadly used his authority to stop efforts of those who to the best interests of moral, social, economic, promote lotteries and pari-mutuel betting in and spiritual life, and destructive of good the past, but now says he will no longer stand government. As an act of faith and love, alone. Perhaps those who agree with him have Christians should abstain from gambling and allowed him to stand alone by failing to show should strive to minister to those victimized by their support!!! the practice. Community standards and personal lifestyles should be such as would Gov. Robert Orr says he will abide with make unnecessary and undesirable the resort the Legislature and the people and will not to commercial gambling, including public interfere in this process. lotteries, as a recreation, as an escape, or as a Meanwhile, the media continues to means of producing public revenue or funds glamorize gambling by showing happy for support of charities or government.'' winners of millions of dollars and hopeful The issue needs to be a subject of WORK AND PLAY are intermingled for members of Jamestown UMC partici- Hoosiers driving to nearby states which have legalized lotteries. discussion and prayer among United pating in the Appalachia Service Project this summer. Young people and adults from Proponents of legalized gambling in Methodists. If we remain true to our the church paid their own transportation and meal costs in order to fix leaky roofs, Indiana lament this "financial drain" and tell principles, we will oppose lotteries as a paint, patch plaster and do other repair work on rural mountain homes near Oil us we could be getting all this revenue. They denomination and as individuals and will Springs, Ky. usually speak of a windfall for education, for influence others of similar persuasion to join roads or for mental health to make it even Grover Hartman, Otis Bowen and Matt Welsh more appealing. as they take their stand. the media seldom tells about the lost Work on Applachian project paychecks and sayings accounts or the victimization of families as breadwinners EDITOR'S NOTE: A related article gamble away more and more earnings. about the recently-formed citizens groups marks 10th anniversary for Responsible journalists have confided to me is included elsewhere in this issue. they are concerned that this one-sided Persons interested in joining should reporting may be unduly influencing public contact Dr. Grover L. Hartman, 54 E. opinion to favor an issue that has too many Beechwood Lane, Indianapolis, Ind. 46227 Jamestown United Methodist subtleties and complexities to be treated in so — 317-786-1035. Financial support checks simplisticly. may be sent to Indiana Citizens Against This year marks the 10th anniversary of This year the Jamestown teams worked near Grover Hartman, former head of the Legalized Gambling do Dr. J. Kenneth participation in the Appalachia Service Oil Springs, Ky., for their week of participation Indiana Council of Churches, is heading a Forbes, United Metiiodist Indiana Area, Project (ASP) for members of Jamestown in ASP. They were housed in a grade school. group called "Indiana Citizens Against 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208. UMC. Many Indiana congregations participate in "Memories of fog-covered mountains, beau- this home repair project of the United Method- tiful wild flowers, tired faces, blisters, sleeping ist Church, repairing roofs, insulating walls, on floors or cots, laughing children, picnics, painting rebuilding floors and doing other jobs. morning devotions, evening seminars, ves- A tabulation done for Jamestown (Indianap- pers, peanut butter sandwiches may all fade olis West District) by Mrs. Robert E. Guern- with time," Mrs. Guernsey says. "However, sey, helps dramatize how much actually is most all the workers return home after work- done by just one small church. ing on the project for a week with something She said in those 10 years, Jamestown youth that makes them a changed person — that and adult work teams have done 6,400 hours of something is a new acceptance for those who labor in repairing 48 homes. They donated ap- may be different than we are. They learned proximately $7,000 for materials used in the you respect people not for what they have in homes and earned approximately $8,500 to pay material possessions, but because they are in- for their own transporation, room and board. dividuals in God's world." North pastor will lead summer study tour of Asia

Hoosiers have an opportunity to see The tour will include eight days in first-hand the work of the United Methodist Korea, six days in Japan and seven days in Church in Korea and Japan and to worship China. Those on the mission tour will worship with Chinese Christians. with members of the Korean Church as they The opportunity comes through an Asian observe their 100th anniversary and will visit mission tour July 14-Aug. 4,1985, sponsored by with missionaries and church leaders. The See a familiar face? the North Indiana Conference, Board of Global plans also include visits to historical, cultural Ministries. The quadrennial emphasis of the and spiritual sights. The Rev. and Mrs. Chen THIS IS the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church for the 1985-88 United Methodist Church is on the Far East will escort the tour. quadrennium. Tom Matheny, Hammond, La., president of the denomination's "Su- and those going on the tour can be mission in- The cost of the tour is estimated to be preme Court," is seated at right. Others seated, from left, are the Rev. Gene E. Sease, terpreters upon return. just over $3,000, including airfare from Chi- Indianapolis, Ind. (president of Indiana Central University); the Rev. Hoover Rupert, Persons who have an interest in the mis- cago, two meals a day and hotels. Lakeland, Fla., secretary, and Florence Lucas Edwards, Rosedale, N.Y. Standing sion tour and want more information should from left are James M. Dolliver, Olympia, Wash.; the Rev. Albert W. Sweazy, Lexing- write to the Rev. Yung S. Chen, 852 North Col- Coordinating travel for the Asia Mission umbia St., Frankfort, IN 46041 or call him at Study tour is Menno Travel Service of Indiana. ton, Ky.; Elizabeth B. Gundlach, Springville, N.Y., the Rev. Wayne Coffin, Oklahoma (317) 654-6409. Yung is a native of Taiwan and Cities to be visited include Seoul, Taejon, City, Okla., and Willard H. Douglas Jr., Richmond, Va. The group met recently in speaks Japanese and Chinese. He has been a Kyong Ju, Pusan, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Kobe, Chicago (see related story). UM pastor in Indiana for 23 years. Tokyo, Beiijing, Xian and Shanghai. (AUMNSPUOTO) CMX2 PAfifett' HOOSIER tJNltfib JkteTHODlSt November, 1984 Hodapp among those hoping for release of Amerasian children By HORTENSE MYERS classified as refugees. If the government gives ED/TOR'S NOTE: The following ac- them a special classification because they count written by Hortense Myers for UNITED have an American parent, there would be PRESS INTERNATIONAL is reprinted with more." permission. The number of children fathered in Viet- Indiana Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp of the nam by U.S. servicemen who have come to the United Methodist Church is happily settling U.S. under the program is in the hundreds. into his new duties. But he still has a sad mem- "NOBODY knows how many there are ory of some unfinished work: trying to help - 7 to 12 thousand is an estimate," Hodapp American children leave Vietnam. said. "I have grave doubts we could assimilate From 1980 to 1984 Hodapp served as that many. It would have to become a highly president of the United Methodist Board of specialized program, church and volunteers. Church and Society, and is a member of the There would have to be careful screening of church's Board of Global Ministries and of the families mat would accept them. These fami- International Panel. The panel monitors world lies (who have accepted Amerasian children) issues on behalf of the Global Ministries and have some difficulty adjusting." Church and Society boards. "If their own parents or very under- The Indiana bishop, who began his standing foster parents accept them, they have duties Sept. 1 after eight years as Illinois a chance," Hodapp said. bishop, recalled his work in helping to gain agreement from the Vietnamese to release "THEY SPEAK English. They live off children of American servicemen born to Viet- the streets. It is amazing the communications namese mothers. system they have," he said. "They called us by "I was on the church's world service in- our first names. They called me a priest, but spection team two years ago," he said. "Be- they knew I was a clergyman. They tug at your cause of a lack of diplomatic relations, the emotions." United States had not been able to negotiate The bishop says one little girl about 10 Dedication at Bicknell anything. We put the Amerasian children years old followed him around. IT WAS A DAY for the history books at Bicknell United Methodist Church fairly high on our list and it was almost the "THE LAST DAY, she came with her 011 first subject that came up." full Vientamese sister to meet me and gave me (Vincennes District) as the congregation Joined with church officials m'fcd^ The result of that inspection team's visit a bouquet of flowers," he said. "She said, 'I service for the church's sanctuary, educational unit and fellowship hall. The facilities was a promise from Vietnamese officials to re- hope you get me to America someday.'" are in memory of William and Deliah Streepy Fore by their sons, J. Franklin and lease the children to church representatives U.S. and Vietnamese officials agreed William E. Fore. Bicknell received more than $880,000 from the Fore estate and added "but not to the American government." tentatively earlier this month in meetings in to that amount with nearly $20,000 in special gifts. Officiating at the: Oct.14 service BUT HODAPP said "the very fact they Geneva, Switzerland and the headquarters of was the Rev. J. Kenneth Forbes, Indianapolis, executive assistant to the bishop. (Vietnamese officials) said they can come the United Nations High Commissioner for Pictured from left: Pastor James William Hertel; District Superintendent Robert D. doesn't mean a thing. They are way down on Refugees to accept all children of American Wright; retired minister Clifford Carmichael; and Dr. Forbes. the list. Our government insists they must be GIs and their mowers. It's happening around the area WORKSHOP is planned for May 4-5,1985 at Carmel UMC. Indi- old technologies such as telephone, direct mail and mimeo- BISHOP LEROY HODAPP AND MRS. HODAPP wiU anapolis Northeast District. Additional information may be ob- graph. Speakers will include William Fore, assistant general meet with UM church members at a combined reception and secretary for communication, National Council of Churches; sharing time planned by the three Indianapolis districts. The tained by writing Barbara Piercy Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 South Rangeline Rd. Carmel, IN. 46032. and Tom Boomershine, professor of New Testament, United reception begins at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Indianapolis Meridian Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio. Registration fees cover- Street UMC, 5500 North Meridian St., followed by a sharing ••••• ing room, meals and workshops are $115 per person, double time beginning at 3:30 p.m. A CROSS COUNTRY SKIING CAMP will be held at occupancy, or $150, single occupancy Registrations go to Jo • •••• Camp Moneto near Nashville, Dec. 26-30. The camp is spon- Ellen Boothe, 1015 W. Benton, Apt. 45, Iowa City, IA 52240. THE NORTH UMC of INDIANAPOLIS will be trans- sored by the Division of Outdoor Ministries, South Conference, Potential South Conference registrants may benefit from 35 formed into an 18th Century English home similar to that in and is planned for young people in grades 7 through 12. Discus- scholarships of $90 each if they are among the first 35 applying which Charles and Sarah Wesley lived as the church's ministry sions on families and friendships are part of the program in through Cathy McNamara, P.O. Box 5008, Bloomington, IN of music presents a different type of madrigal dinner. The Ca- addition to skiing. The $45 cost includes ski rentals as well as 47402. She will then send the registration on to Ms. Boothe. thedral Singers and the Choristers will be costumed as guests food and lodging. Registration should be sent to the Camping • •••• at the Wesley home in Bristol England would have been in 1750. Registrar, South Indiana Conference, P.O. Box 5008, Blooming- ton, IN 47402. Telephone is (812) 3364186. PERSONS INTERESTED IN AN ASIA MISSION TOUR Two dinners will be served, Dec. 14, and Dec. 16, starting at may contact the Rev. Yung S. Chen, 852 North Columbia St., 6:45 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at $8 for adults Frankfort, IN 46041, or call him at (317) 6544409. The tour, and $4 for children 12 and under. The dinner is part of the North INDIANA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Indianapolis, will sponsored by the North Conference Board of Global Ministries, Church concerts. On Nov. 18,7:30 p.m., an oratorio "The Evan- hold a "Let's Get Acquainted" program Dec. 6, from 8 to 9:15 will be July 15-Aug. 6 and will include Korea, Japan and China. gel of the New World" composed by Dr. Van Denman Thomp- pjni, in Schwitzer Center. Aim of the program is to acquaint Costs are estimated to be under $3,000. son for the 150th anniversary of American Methodism in 1934, interested persons with the university. Representatives from ••••• will be sung. On Feb. 17,1985, the music of G.F. Handel will be the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Life, and fac- presented. The music of Johann Sebastian Bach is scheduled ulty will speak and answer questions. Reservations are appre- THE IOWA CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METH- for April 14, and June 2,1985. Admission to the concerts is free. ciated but not required. Additional information may be ODIST CHURCH is searching for an executive director for its obtained by calling (317) 788-3216, or writing Office of Admis- Council on Ministries. The Rev. Leroy Moore, who had been the • ••*• director, became administrative assistant to Bishop Rueben MINISTRY WITH INTERNATK)NALS was the subject of sions, Indiana Central University, 1400 East Hanna Ave. Indian- apolis 46227. Job Nov. 1. Applications for the job should be sent to the Search a workshop held by the Indiana Office of Campus Ministry Nov. Committee, 1019 Chestnut St., Des Moines, IA. 50309 by Dec. 1. 15 at the Interchurch Center in Indianapolis. ***** MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS are sought by the North Indiana Conference. The application deadline for 198546 THE ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES CENTER at the HOW WALKING WITH CHRIST MAKES A DEFER- academic year is Jan. 15. Such scholarships are for United University of Evansville was dedicated and renamed the Koch Methodist members attending institutions of higher education Center in ceremonies Nov. 8. The action honors Robert L. Koch ENCE is the theme of a winter retreat planned by the North and his family, who recently pledged $1 million to the univer- Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries. The Jan. 11-13 recognized as United Methodist-related by the University Sen- retreat will be at Oakwood Park, Syracuse. The $30 cost in- ate. The awards range from $500 to $1,000 per year. An appli- sity. cludes two nights lodging and three meals, plus program and cant should be nominated by a local church. ••••• insurance. Five dollars should accompany the registration to be THE NEW HOPE UMC figures Christmas came early sent to Oakwood Spiritual Life Center, R.R. 4, Box 386A, Syra- A HOLIDAY FAMILY ENRICHMENT RETREAT will this year. The Rev. John Louthain, the pastor of the church cuse, IN 46567. Leaders will be the Rev. Bruce Ough, director of provide an opportunity for parents and their children to have an (New Albany District), said New Hope received gifts of a new Oakwood Spiritual life Center, and Anita Fenstermacher, Oak- outing together during the vacation period between Christmas Kimball grand piano and a new Olympia electronic typewriter. wood program coordinator. and New Year's Day. It is staffed by the South Conference and will be held Dec. 27-19 at The Otterbein Center, Camp River- THE DAVID FORD MEMORIAL CONCERT was per- MINISTRY TO THE GRDZVING will be the area covered vale, near Mitchell. The cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child formed Nov. 11 by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra at by a workshop for pastors and spouses Dec. 4 at Wile Hall, under 12 years of age. The fee covers two nights of lodging and the First United Methodist Church of Wabash. Methodist Hospital of Indiana, 1812 North Capitol Ave., Indian- six meals. The registration deadline is Dec. 1. Registrations • •••• apolis. Dr. Richard M. Bailey, staff chaplain for the hospice, and payments should be sent to Camp Registrar, South Indiana A FORUM ON DECLINING MINORITY ENROLL- oncology, and radiation therapy departments, is the workshop Conference, P.O. Box 5008, Bloomington, IN 47402. MENTS for Indiana higher education is set for Friday, Dec. 14, leader. He will be aided by several resource persons. Cost of the fom coon to 3 pan., on the second floor of the #1 North Capitol workshop is $25 for one person, or $40 for a pastor and spouse NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CHURCH will be studied Building, Capitol at Washington, in downtown Indianapolis. and includes lunch, tuition, parking, materials and coffee in workshops sponsored by the Urban Network/Town and Coun- Subtitled, "where do we go from here?", the forum is being breaks. Additional information may be obtained by calling try Association of the UM North Central Jurisdiction. The event sponsor by the Indiana Office for Campus Ministries. The $10 (317) 9294611. is to be held Jan. 8-10,1985 at Willow Creek Hotel Palatine, DL registration fee is due Dec. 10. To register and/or for more The workshops will consider ways in which churches may bene information, contact the ICCM office, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indian- A CHILDREN'S CHOIR FESTIVAL and DIRECTOR'S fit from computers, cable television, and video as well as using apolis 46206 - phone 317-023-4639. C /72?J PAGE 21 November, 1984 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST Celebrates 100 Active member of Bedford First Church shares memories, advice on birthday By CLAUDE PARSONS Plan OK'rj for Charles H. Richardson of Bedford achieved a lifelong goal Sunday, Oct. 14. That's support network the day he celebrated his 100th birthday. Richardson is no doubt Bedford's oldest ac- NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - A plan tive citizen. for developing a support network for American "My health is fine... if I just had one good United Methodists living in other countries leg," he remarked, referring to an arthritis was introduced here by the Board of Disciple- problem be has. "But I still feel as good as I ship Oct. 4. The Rev. Ezra Earl Jones, general did 20 or 25 years ago." secretary, said the project is the culmination A few years ago Richardson's doctor told of work by three United Methodist general him he was in as good a shape as a 50-year-old, agencies — the Board of Discipleship, the "But I thought he was kidding when he said Board of Higher Education and Ministry and that," the senior citizen quipped. the Board of Global Ministries who are U.S.- More than 200 friends and relatives attended born citizens now living and working in coun- a reception in Richardson's honor Oct. 14 at tries abroad. "Now the Board of Discipleship The First United Methodist Church in Bedford is taking the lead," Dr. Jones said. He said the (Bloomington District), where he is the oldest staff and board members will begin their work active member. He still attends church nearly by trying different strategies in several coun- every Sunday. tries. "Each country is different," he said. That morning he was surprised with a spe- "We will be looking at ways to give congrega- cial plaque from the church. Making the pres- tional support to people in other lands while entation was Pastor Robert E. Williams. they learn to live with and relate to other cul- He also has received "over a bushel basket tures." Bishop Hermann L. Sticber, a board full of birthday cards," as well as a letter of member from West Germany, said a similar congratulations from President Ronald Rea- program in the church there had been "ex- gan and a birthday greeting from President tremely successful." He and other board mem- and Mrs. Reagan. bers affirmed the plan to relate to United "I always felt I'd make it to 100," he re- Methodists who sometimes feel isolated from marked, "if my physical condition was capa- church activity. ble of carrying me through." "I hope I can live a few more years," he added, "as long as my health holds up. I've CENTENARIAN Charles H. Richardson is fed birthday cake by daughter, Oldest bishop dies always had faith in myself to do the things I've Oneita, while sons Horace (left) and Charles R. look on. The occasion was Richard- done so far." son's 100th birthday celebration Oct. 14 attended by more than 200 persons at First GAITHERSBURG, Md. (UMNS) - W. Although his hearing is slightly impaired, he Church Bedford. . . Earl Ledden, 96, oldest United Methodist considers his eyesight pretty good. He has a (TBIES4IAIL PHOTO BY CLAUDE PARSONS) bishop, died here Oct. 20. Memorial services good appetite, sleeps from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. were held Oct. 24 at Wesley Theological Semi- daily, "and I try to walk a few blocks every nary in Washington, D.C., where he taught for day, Richardson said. "Sometimes when I go people is also important" - but I didn't find that out until I was 99,""be many years following his retirement in 1960. to Bloomington or Indianapolis, I walk even He added "liquor, cigarettes and drugs are remarked. He is survived by a daughter, Jean Gordon of more than that. I believe I could walk a half- ruining youth and the nation today." Although he enjoys being on an airplane, Fairbanks, Alaska, ana five grandchildren. mile if I had to." what about a trip in the future aboard a space Two sons, Howard and Joseph, preceded him Longevity runs in the family. Charlie's sis- He reads the newspaper daily, enjoys large- shuttle? in death. He was elected to the episcopacy in ter, Penis, died in June, 1980, at age 93. His print Reader's Digest, and watches baseball "I wouldn't like to be on a space flight," he 1944 and served for 16 years as episcopal other sister, Cora, 94, and brother, Paul, 87, and basketball on television. "When I finish remarked. "I'll let the next generation do leader of the Syracuse (NY) Area. Bishop Led- live in Clearwater, Fla. Their health did not with the Digest, I take it to Dunn Hospital here that." den had a love of music. He had a degree hi permit them making the trip to Bedford to help for others to read. He also likes "The Price is Richardson added: "I realize there's a music from Pennington (N.J.) Seminary, Charlie celebrate. Their father, Horace, died Right" on TV. Higher Power providing me with all the luxu- served on the Commission on Worship of the at age 84. Charlie's wife, Elizabeth, died in He often helps his daughter with bouse clean- ries I have at my age." former Methodist Church, and for years volun- I960. ing and dish washing chores. Charlie also says Claude Parsons is editor of THE TIMES teered as the pianist at meetings of the Council Charlie's sons, Horace and Charles R., both he drinks four or five cups of coffee a day. "I MAIL in Bedford, Ind. He is a long-time mem- of Bishops. While a student at Dickinson Col- of Bedford, and his daughter, Oneita (with like the taste — black, without cream or sugar ber of Bedford First Church. lege, Carlisle, Pa., he played the organ and whom he resides) hosted the reception. directed the choir at the Allison Methodist Richardson's uncanny memory is an Church of Carlisle. He was also chapel organ- achievement in itself. He recalls many stories ist at Drew Theological Seminary while a stu- of his 54 years as a wholesale grocery com- dent there. Born in Glassboro, N.J., Bishop pany salesman, during which his transporation Ledden married Lida Iszard in 1913. She died ranged from horse and buggy to automobile. in 1957 and he married Henrietta Gibson in Charlie often traveled mud roads in Indiana 1964. She died in 1981. He was president of the and southern Illinois, usually going to the town ^Cokesbury Corner former Methodist Council of Bishops (1956-57) or city by train, then renting a rig (horse and and held other leadrship positions with the gen- buggy) and driver. "You could get them for By BILL CROSS eral agencies of the church. He was also a Muster, IMMWUMUI Cotolwry about $1 an hour," he recalled. leader in ecumenical activities including Na- "On cold days we even put hot bricks in the tional and World Councils of Churches. buggy to warm our feet," he added. He re- members driving a road cart and riding horse- "The future belongs to those who appearance of activity. back on some of his trips. He bought his first prepare for it!" was the theme of a national As people become more selective about car in 1917. advertising campaign a few years ago. This where they join, be sure they want to include Skeete to head He joined M. O'Connor and Co. of Indianapo- successful campaign continues to be relevant your church on their commitment agenda. lis in 1911 and spent 44 years with the firm. He to churches. In fact, planning for the future is Your management activity as an traveled 15,000 to 20,000 miles a year, and more important than ever. organizer brings these important tasks Higher Education ranked as one of the company's top salesmen. Looking back over the past eighty years, together. Planning and organizing are two of O'Conor bought out Allen Wholesale House in I have seen many churches use the same basic the most important principles of church NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS> - Bishop Bedford in 1925 and Richardson managed that ingredients to begin their ministries. Today, management. F. Herbert Skeete, leader of United Method- warehouse until 1945, in addition to making these churches vary widely in appearance, Abraham Lincoln recognized the ism's Philadelphia Area, was elected president sales trips. Kothe, Wells and Bauer (Ko-We- size, congregational giving and apparent importance of first assessing the situation, of the Board of Higher Education and Ministry Ba) bought O'Connor out and Richardson success. I believe the differences can be then planning. He said, "If we could first know Oct. 12. He succeeds Bishop Earl G. Hunt Jr. of spent 10 years with them before retiring in 1965 attributed to each congregation's planning or where we are, and whether we are tending, we Florida, who chaired the agency's board of at age 81. "thinking ahead." Some congregations are could better judge what to do, and how to do governors the past quadrennium. Bishop Charlie recalls the fire which destroyed the risk-takers, some make decisions based only it." Skeete became a board member of the agency south side of the square in downtown Bedford, on a solid foundation of facts, while still others My intent is to help create assurance and in 1960, after his election to the episcopacy. even though it happened in 1892 - when he was will not act at all unless the Lord shakes their encourage planning and decision making on From 1972 to 1980 he was a member of the only eight years old. His father's store was foundation with a flood, fire, lease burning, the part of all churches. During these irregular Board of Global Ministries, serving as head of among the businesses lost in the fire. etc. Further, the psychological makeup of church growth times, the importance of the National Division. Five vice presidents — Richardson drove a car until age 90, but now people differs greatly, resulting in differences planning cannot be overemphasized. one for each division of the agency — also were leaves driving to others. He's taken several in management and planning styles. We at your Indianapolis Cokesbury elected for the 1984-88 quadrennium during the plane rides, the last one three years ago, and outlet (Castleton Plaza, 6302 E. 82nd St) are organizational meeting Oct. 11-13. They were: plans another one with his daughter in the •Growth innovations include new here to provide you with resources which will Chaplains and Related Ministries — Bishop spring outreach ideas and methods, as well as assist you in all undertakings. David J. Lawson, Wisconsin Area; Diaconal - «. -u In offering advice to those younger, Charlie programs. Visit us in person or phone us at (317) Ministry — Jimmy Carr, Jackson, Miss.; said "living a clean life is the main thing... and •To keep up-to-date and avoid being old- 849-1551 or 2594433. Store hours are 10 am Higher Education — Nancy M. Carruth, Bun- being reasonable and fair in dealings with fashioned, constantly evaluate your church — until 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Saturdays we kie, La., and Ordained Ministry - the Rev. yourself and your friends. Getting along with its fixtures, decor, and your church's are open until 4 p.m. William O. Walker, Eugene, Ore. inzCharles Wesley" Policy in Washington, D.C. Sbawnee Mission, Kan. Dedans! 2. PAGE 24 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST November, 1984

Religion & Media

Awards to Indiana Area communications director James H. Steele, Indiana Area commu- nications director and editor of HUM, took three certificates of merit in awards competi- tion sponsored by the United Methodist Asso- ciation of Communicators (UMAC). One award was for HUM's special sup- plement on the General Conference; another was for the radio program Religion in the News and a third was for press releases and public relations work in connection with the Holmes resignation of Bishop James Armstrong last November. Commenting on the supplement, the Protestant Hour judges Wrote: "After reading many versions of the General Conference, this one was interest- speakers announced ing, full of local angles and excellent action pictures. The reader was invited to read more NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - The with well-edited stories, good action writing first Westerner to preach on the Protestant and a nice mix of pictures with stories. Hour in the program's 40 years on the air is the "Conference reports can look like long, Rev. Robert M. Holmes, senior minister of St. gray minutes of an 11-day meeting — or they Paul's United Methodist Church, Helena, can look like several interesting actions that Mont. have meaning for the reader's immediate life He was selected as the 1986 Protestant and church. This report fell into the latter cate- Hour speaker during the meeting of the United gory." Methodist Commission on Communication At the UMAC meeting, held in Colum- here Oct. 25-27. He was chosen from 20 cas- bus, Ohio, Nov. 1-3, Steele also was presented a settes submitted to the Public Media Division certificate recognizing completion of require- by candidates in the Northeastern, North Cen- ments for Certification in Christion Communi- tral and Western Jurisdictions. cation for the United Methodist Church. Only days earlier the South Central Ju- It notes that Steele is "recognized as a ■ risdiction announced the Rev. William H. Hin- professional Christian Communicator, having son of First Church, Houston, as its choice for met the standards established by United Meth- the 1985 series. odist Communications and the United Method- The 12-sermon series are broadcast on ist Association of Communicators." 500 domestic radio stations and many more He has been in the Indiana post since overseas on the American Forces Radio and 1981. Stele and his family are members of Television Services. ZionsvilleUMC. UMH editor is named as Communicator of the Year Brashares honored COLUMBUS, Ohio (UMNS) - The Rev. Other general excellence awards were: Spurgeon M. Dunnam ni, editor of The United • Publications and Periodicals — the SCENES FROM THE AWARDS CEREMONY during the annual UMAC meeting Methodist Reporter, was honored here Nov. 2 Rev. David Bradley, editor of The Christian Home, published by Discipleship Resources, Nov. 2 in Columbus, Ohio. At top, several generations of Indiana Area communica- as "Communicator of the Year" by the United tions directors examine the plaque presented to the Rev. Wesley Brashares, South Methodist Association of Communicators. Nashville. Dr. Dunnam, a 20-year veteran in reli- • Electronic Media - Don Sluder of the Bend, who was inducted into UMAC's Communicators Hall of Fame; from left Robert gious communications, was cited for leader- Holston Conference. Gfldea, Indianapolis (director 1957-71), Brashares and UMAC President James Steele, ship in creating and expanding the Dallas- • Writing (Don Doten Award) — Roy communications director since 1981. based Reporter into three national publica- Howard Beck of The United Methodist Re- Above left, Steele congratulates United Methodist Reporter Editor Spurgeon tions, which have a readership of more than porter, Dallas. M. Dunnam HI who was named Communicator of the Year. At right, new United 500,000, including the bimonthly United Meth- • Photography (Donald B. Moyer Methodist Communications General Secretary Roger Burgess delivers the keynote odist Review. Award) — Malik Reaves, Board of Global Min- address Nov. 1. The awards committee also cited Dun- istries, New York. Brashares was taken into the Hall of Fame in recognition of his pioneering • Special Promotion (Leonard Perryman nam's contribution to global religious News work (1949-1952) in beginning the denomination's first regional public relations pro- Service more than a year ago. He also re- Award) - the Rev. Donald E. Collier, United ceived UMAC's award for general excellence Methodist Communications, Evanston, 111. gram in Indiana under the late Bishop Richard Raines. The program was emulated by in newspapers. At the association's annual meeting a number of other annual conferences and episcopal areas. Gildea, now vice president here, five persons were inducted into the of Howard Wilcox Public Relations, Indianapolis, was present as one of four continu- United Methodist Communicators Hall of ing education course instructors for the UMAC meeting and also served as master of Fame, one posthumously. They were: ceremonies for the awards banquet. (Another course instructor was Raines Pastoral • The Rev. Wesley E. Brashares, found- Counseling Center Executive Director G. Edward Alley.) ing director of the public relations program in Other Indiana communications directors have been Nelson Price (1952-57) Indiana, the first United Methodist Church and Newman Cryer (1971-81). o area to have a regional public relations pro- (BEVERLEY EMMONS PHOTOS) o si gram; -* 1 • Bishop L. Scott Allen, now retired from CO ■c 1 eo •e 1 the Charlotte (N.C.) Area, who served as edi- Scholarship honors Leonard Perryman IN 46208

ODIST 00 tor of The Central Christian Advocate in the z • z 1 former Central (black) Jurisdiction from 1956 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - A me- Dayton office of United Methodist News Serv- c *-■ 1 until his election to the episcopacy in 1967; morial fund to provide scholarships to ethnic ice. HI 1 V • The Rev. Joseph Willard Krecker, for minority students training for careers in reli- The 43-member governing body of UMCom, meeting here in late October, author- : c 20 years editor of the official magazine of the gious communication has been established by a 1 ized the fund and agreed to grant the first former Evangelical United Brethren Church; United Methodist Communications (UMCom) 0=5 >• to honor the late Leonard M. Perryman. scholarship in 1986 from funds already on hand 111 = H- • Mary McLananchan, pioneer in and other anticipated gifts. ^^ ** 1 M women's mission movement and editor of the A journalist who worked for the church almost 30 years, Mr. Perryman died Nov. 15, The General Council on Ministries, women's missionary publication of the former meeting later in October, also agreed to desig- United Brethren and Evangelical United 1983, of cancer. He was 53. 1X1 nate the scholarship project as a "World Serv- Si > UJ 1 Brethren denominations, and At the time of his death, he was asso- — _J • Leonard M. Perryman, associate edi- ciate editor of the denomination's program ice Special." UMCom will promote the fund. z *- I journal, The Interpreter, and director of the £3 in l/> tor of The Interpreter and Dayton-based news CO ^ n LU < 1 director for United Methodist News Service, > 3 <->Z who died Nov. 15, 1983. Mr. Perryman was lence, to help the church tell it's story," and to to each other and to the world." •-• "help the church wake up the people." Membership in the United Methodist As- X < Ui 1 cited as a "devoted chronicler of Methodism" X «- ~4 o a. UJ 1 during his 30-year career as a journalist. "God's love makes a difference and sociation of Communicators is open to any I 0£ UJ oc 1 church member employed in communications Jesus communicates that love down through Q O 1 In the keynote address to the communi- < cators, Roger Burgess, general secretary of the centuries," Dr. Burgess said. "Now, as we and related fields. James H. Steele, director of United Methodist Communications, challenged move into the 21st century, we have hundreds communications for the Indiana Area, is presi- association members to "be in search of excel- of new opportunities to communicate that love dent of the organization.