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THE UNSETTLING OF THE SOUL OF AMERICA By General Superintendent Raymond W. Hum

T he unsettling of the soul of America is the way a portunity for personal advancement, personal reward, Time Magazine writer characterized America’s or notoriety. It is extremely difficult to think that church­ recent revelations of hypocrisy, greed, betrayal of public men could be entrapped with this kind of materialism. trust, and lack of ethics in general. This question was As the Church of Jesus Christ lifts high the banner of put very bluntly, . . Has the mindless materialism of the holiness we must constantly and personally concentrate 1980s left in its wake a values vacuum?”1 It is easy to on “being” what Christ expects in purity of thought and find many 20th-century parallels in today’s “eviscerated deed. Our actions must testify to holiness of heart and ethics.” Astute watchers of the public and business mind. In a generation of such vast and fast-growing scene conclude that not since the reckless 1920s has knowledge we must see knowledge as somehow sub­ the business world seen so many searing scandals as ordinate to “being.” In our action-oriented society of have been recently afforded. Stories of insider trading rapid change, where doing is so important, we must see on Wall Street, white-collar scams, money laundering, “doing” as far down the scale from “being.” In Romans contracting kickbacks, bribes to purchasing agents, li­ 12 the apostle admonishes to “think of yourself with censing officials, and much more. Some skeptics con­ sober judgment... Be careful to do what is right in the cluded that this is “... the decade of the pin-striped eyes of everybody . . . overcome evil with good” (vv. 3, outlaw.”2 17, 21, NIV). In Paul’s final warnings to the Corinthian Thomas Mulligan of the Duke University Business church he specifically warned the Corinthians not to do School raises an important point in concluding that “.. . anything wrong (2 Corinthians 13:7). unethical behavior is more the result of being too fo­ cused on their task than on overt intent to do evil.” This To the Philippians Paul gave advice that is good for all does underscore the subtleties of temptation in the of us when he said, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, midst of a society where values have become so whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, skewed. whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is What are the values we hold dear? Is it money, or excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. position, or authority? If wealth is the measure of the Whatever you have learned or received or heard from values we hold dear, it will exalt individuals at the ex­ me, or seen in me— put it into practice. And the God of pense of the common good or welfare. We can under­ peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8, NIV). □ stand how the non-Christian could fall into the trap of 1. Time Magazine, May 25, 1987, 14-15. looking upon position in government or society as op­ 2. Ibid., 22. ORDERS Go ... and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

emerges victorious from the en­ the King’s wishes, though one By SERGIO FRANCO counter with death. An empty tomb might say that the wishes of our is the spectacular credential of His loved ones become commands for victory. Having destroyed the ene­ us, and thus it would have been here it is, on the last page of mies of God and man, having per­ enough for Jesus to say, “These are Matthew—what we call the fectly shown us the way, the King My wishes.” No, not at all. These TGreat Commission. And althoughreturns to His other throne. are orders. Marching orders. This is it is not new for a single reader of If we were writing the last chap­ what we must do. Not that, not the this magazine, it has directions for ter about this history of conquest, other thing, but this. them, and for us. Its importance we would surely write down the Now, nearly 20 centuries after re­ grows if we see it as part of the first King’s directions for His subjects. ceiving the orders, it is time to Gospel, because that will help us re­ We would write His orders. make an evaluation of how well we member what kind of book Mat­ Well, there they are, in Matthew have followed them. We have done thew is. 28:19-20: much in the name of the King, and The first book of the New Testa­ Go . . . and teach all nations, much of that has been good. But ment is frequently known as “the baptizing them in the name of the these orders still are not fulfilled. gospel of the King.” A careful study Father, and o f the Son, and of the There are millions who have not of Matthew lends support to this Holy Ghost: teaching them to ob­ heard clearly the story of the King conclusion. He wrote especially to serve all things whatsoever I have and His victory, which is the story the Jews, to tell them that, at last, commanded you: and lo, I a vith of all people who love Him as their their King had come. The key you alway, even unto the end o f the King. phrase in this gospel is: “this was in world. There are meetings, theories, order to fulfill what was written by They resound like a symphony criticism, evaluations of missionary the prophet. .. Matthew’s charge played upon a thousand : “ ru- work galore ^bat is easy to do. But is simple and powerful: Israel, your ments. The repetition L im­ none of it counts for those who die King has arrived. pressive: ALL power; ALL nations; without finding out about the I ’ ' 0. ALL things; ALWAY. The plan and Let us put an end to all the crit­ Granted, Matthew describes a provision are complete. icisms and obstacles to the mis­ King who is very different from all But this is not just a declaration sionary task. Let us put our shoul­ the rest. He is cradled in a stable, to move us. It is an order to all of us der to the wheel, all of us involved and His first courtiers are some who march behind this new King. in that task, and in the whole shepherds who open their eyes to They are marching orders. Note the church, because what we have here try to understand this marvel. tense of the verbs: go, tea ch , are orders. But this King’s whole life is filled preach—all are imperatives. Marching orders. □ with spectacular conquests. He tri­ These are not options that the umphs over envy and hatred. He King has left us and that we may SERGIO FRANCO is administrator of subdues the sea and calms the consider as an alternative action. Spanish publications for Publications In­ storm. His hardest battle is joined Nor are they suggestions for life in ternational at headquarters in Kansas from His cross-throne. And He the Kingdom. They are not even City, Missouri.

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 HERALD

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IN THIS ISSUE THE UNSETTLING OF THE SOUL OF AMERICA 2 WEEP NOT, DOUBT N O T ...... 12 General Superintendent Raymond W. Hurn Albert J. Lown ORDERS...... 3 JACOB’S DAUGHTER...... 13 Sergio Franco Poem Janet White LETTERS...... 4 AGREEING WITH GOD ABOUT TOMORROWS...... 13 “ THIS IS THAT ...” ...... 5 Harol D. Wright Eugene L. Stowe IMPROVING YOUR PRAYER L IF E ...... 14 NAZARENES IN THE MILITARY: Stan Meek MEN AND WOMEN WITH A MISSION ...... 6 MISSIONS HAVE COME HOME TO AMERICA...... 15 Lillian Johnston Book Brief Jerry L. Appleby CAN’T YOU DO JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE?...... 7 THE EDITOR’S STANDPOINT...... 16 Vermelle Hinson W. E. McCumber ARE WE REALLY MINISTERING?...... 8 BY ALL MEANS...... 18 William K. Knudsen Broken Dreams Steve Fivecoat CHAPLAINS AND CHANGED LIVES...... 9 IN THE NEWS ...... 19 The Thread of Caring David J. Sparks INNOCENCE AND DEATH...... 10 NEWS OF RELIGION...... 30 Jack Conn ANSWER CORNER...... 31 WHEN HE COMES...... 11 Poem Phil C. Cole LATE N E W S ...... 35

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FORGIVENESS eventually fading into the back­ trated by the inertia of so many Two years ago happiness reigned ground of unhappy memories. churches and the silence of so many when my daughter married a newly The oldest daughter—the one pastors. We must shout from the baptized member of the church. who called the police—was bap­ rooftops that innocent blood is be­ John was a wonderful father to my tized a month ago, giving us cause ing shed across our land. The Bible grandchildren and to all appear­ for great rejoicing. She is only 11, clearly condemns the shedding of ances a model husband. but very mature. I gave her a red and innocent blood, and no nation that This image collapsed when we white carnation corsage to wear the purports to champion human rights found that John had periodically day she was baptized. That after­ around the globe can be seen as physically abused my daughter al­ noon, after dinner, she went up to honest while it denies to its young­ most from the day of their marriage. John and said, “I want you to have est and weakest the legal right to Like most abused wives, she kept it this flower, because I love you.” John live. The spiritual and emotional to herself until her oldest daughter had to leave the room hurriedly to- damage to women such as Sandra called the police. Then we heard this conceal his tears. THAT was forgive- Rabon must also be made known. devastating news. Shock and disbe­ ness! But the media won’t do it. It’s up to Name withheld by request us. lief combined to give us something Mary A. Bell entirely new to contemplate and FRUSTRATED Portland. Oregon pray about. Thank you for Nina Beegle’s arti­ They are living separately now, cle, “I’m Sorry, My Baby,” in your MILLHUFF RIGHT ON but still see each other and are going June 15 issue. Christians like myself I was delighted to see the report to family counseling together, and who have been active in the pro-life that evangelist Charles Millhuff “en­ we have hopes of this situation movement have long been frus­ couraged husbands and wives to (Continued on page 18)

HERALD OF HOLINESS “This Is That...” If my people...will humble themselves and pray...then will I hear from heaven have been attending ordina­ and will forgive recognized. The service began with tion services at district assem­ honor awards being presented to Iblies for 45 years now. Each one is a their sin and will the pastors of churches that had ex­ very special, spiritual event. How­ perienced outstanding growth dur­ ever, on August 20, 1987, I wit­ heal their land. ing the year. Then we sang “ Called nessed the most unusual, Spirit- unto Holiness,” and the district anointed ordination service ever. secretary escorted the ordinands to Following the 1985 General As­ By Eugene L. Stowe the front of the sanctuary where he sembly the Board of General Su­ introduced them. The district su­ perintendents invited 10,000 Naza- perintendent read from the Manual renes to join them in daily prayer for an outpouring of and a ministers’ choir began to sing “Let Thy Mantle the Holy Spirit that would result in genuine revival Fall on Me.” The service was right on schedule. and New Testament church growth. Fourteen thou­ Suddenly holy pandemonium broke out! sand of our people responded to that call. Literally all — Shouts of praise turned the sanctuary of Atlanta around the world a chain of prayer has been going on First Church into a camp meeting tabernacle. for two years. —A pastor came out of the choir and made a circuit The promise has been there for nearly 3,000 years: of the auditorium praising God. “If my people ... will humble themselves and pray . .. —A layman jumped to his feet and followed the pas­ then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin tor around the church leaping and shouting. and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV). — People began to move to the altar. Later on Joel would prophesy: “And it shall come to Wave after wave of victory came. When some prayed pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all through others would take their places. Testimonies flesh” (2:28). were given. Then a man who had been seeking holiness After the mighty baptism of the Holy Spirit on the for years came forward and was gloriously sanctified. Day of Pentecost, Peter would testify: “This is that Songs of praise broke out. More people sought God. which was spoken by the prophet Joel” (Acts 2:16). Interspersed were times of singing and rejoicing. A When I arrived in Atlanta for the district assembly white pastor embraced a black pastor and tears of joy August 19, District Superintendent Harold Latham re­ flowed. Pentecost knows no color line! ported that two weeks earlier the district had experi­ At 9:30 P.M., after two hours of unforgettable man­ enced a most unusual visitation of the Holy Spirit in ifestation of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, their Christian Life and Sunday School Convention. A five ordinands knelt at the altar with their wives and great altar service became the special order of the day. were set apart for eldership in the Church of the Naza- Scores of laymen and ministers were freshly anointed rene. with the Spirit. In 20 years of conducting district assemblies and in In their assembly reports pastor after pastor told of 25 more years of attending them I have never wit­ mighty movings of the Holy Spirit in their Sunday ser­ nessed such an ordination service. Without a doubt vices following the convention. In one of the largest God is answering the fervent prayers of 14,000 prayer churches on the district God took over on both Sunday partners. “This is that” outpouring of the Holy Spirit mornings. No preaching and spontaneous altar ser­ promised by the prophet, begun at Pentecost and glori­ vices; on one Sunday the service didn’t conclude until ously experienced in these last days by the people three o’clock in the afternoon and on the other no one called Nazarenes. left until after 1 P.M.! And this is just the beginning. Revival fire is spread­ The ordination of ministers was scheduled for ing. It could break out anywhere, at any time. Thursday night of the assembly. Two men were elected To God be the glory! □ to receive elder’s orders and three more who had served in other denominations and wished to preach in a holi­ EUGENE L. STOWE is a general superintendent for the ness church were scheduled to have their credentials Church of the Nazarene.

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 NAZARENE5 IN THE MILITARY

AND WOMEN WITH A MBSKM They know that God has placed them in the military for more than just protecting our country from its enemies. They are respon­ sible for souls being saved around the world.

by God—via military orders—to unique opportunities they have in By LILLIAN JOHNSTON places around the world. the service to win souls for Christ. There are well over 2 million men They do not see their time in mil­ alf o f our church is in train­ and women serving in the United itary service as a spiritual mission. ing to become missionaries. States’ armed forces. Six thousand However, there are thousands of HWith all these military families,of we these claim to be Nazarenes. Nazarene men and women in the have a unique opportunity for Some of these, no doubt, are Naza­ military who do feel a sense o f mis­ Northgate Church of the Nazarene rene in name only. They may have sion. They know that God has to have an influence around the declared “Nazarene” as their de­ placed them in the military for world!” These were often-heard nominational preference because of more than just protecting our coun­ words from a beloved pastor in El their parents or for some other rea­ try from its enemies. They not only Paso, Tex., who had military people son. serve to temper many of the evils serving on the board, teaching And many young Nazarenes are inherent in the military system but classes, driving the church bus, lost soon after entry into the ser­ also are responsible for souls being singing in the choir, and doing ev­ vice. There are several possible rea­ saved around the world. erything else needed in the church. sons for this: (1) They have no Military personnel live and work This pastor was using the term transportation to church services closely together. Because of this, missionary as defined in Webster’s and may lose the “habit” of church N azarene m en and w om en can dictionary—“a person undertaking attendance. (2) They are not greatly affect the lives of ot hers. It a mission, especially a religious quickly made a part of nearby is more apt to be a fellow soldier mission”—and not strictly that churches, and thus do not find re­ than a preacher, missionary, or used in the church—“one who is placements for the family they left evangelist who has the opportunity called by God and sent by the behind. (3) They haven’t developed to explain the plan of salvation in church to teach and preach the gos­ the spiritual courage necessary to the midst of battle to a person fac­ pel to other cultures.” be different from the rest of the ing imminent death. And living in Although not sent by the church, men and women in the service. (4) close military neighborhoods pre­ many military personnel and their They may have been taught only sents ideal opportunities for Chris­ spouses do feel called by God to how to protect themselvs from the tian families to witness through teach and preach the gospel within evils of drugs, drink, and immoral­ their life-styles, to host neigh­ the military culture. They are sent ity, but not how to capture the borhood Bible studies, to conduct

6 HERALD OF HOLINESS backyard Bible schools for chil­ time, half of the district was mil­ velop close friendships within the dren, etc. itary), Philippines, Canal Zone, church, they remain Nazarenes. If Nazarenes particularly develop a and Australia. not, they may look for the feeling of special “family” closeness when Many of these churches have be­ family elsewhere. stationed abroad. Let one Nazarene gun as English-speaking and have Because of the nature of the mil­ find another and there is an imme­ later become mission churches. Be­ itary, Nazarenes in the military de­ diate bond. Usually this leads to a cause the needs of the military velop leadership skills rapidly. regular meeting with Bible study community for holiness fellowship Many couples, armed with retire­ and prayer. Other military people is so great, many Nazarenes have ment checks, enter the ministry who are searching for this same extended their tours of duty over­ full time, serving in churches that “family” feeling will join them and seas so they could continue with cannot afford to pay other pastors a learn the ways of holiness. the ministry they have begun. living wage. Their sense of mission Because of this desire for holi­ Lives of military people through­ does not end with their retirement. ness fellowship, military men and out the world have been changed □ women have been responsible for because of Nazarenes in military starting churches all over the service. These new Christians re­ LILLIAN JOHNSTON is general coor­ world: Germany, Japan, Okinawa, turn to the United States and look dinator of Special Education Ministries Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Labrador, for another Nazarene “family.” If for international headquarters in Kansas Alaska, Italy, Hawaii (where at one they are readily accepted and de­ City. Can’t You Do Just a Little Bit s a teenager, I e n ­ By corresponding with A’tered a Church of our missionaries and read­ the Nazarene for the first ing ou r World Mission time. On the wall was a magazine and other period­ beautiful prayer and fast­ MORE? icals you can really see the ing chart, and on the bot­ YOUR INVESTMENT IN MISSIONS General Budget at work. tom of the chart were the General Budget is the life­ words “Can’t You Do Just a PAYS GREAT DIVIDENDS line of our missionary Little Bit More?” It made By VERMELLE HINSON work. It not only pays our an indelible imprint on my missionaries’ salaries each heart and life. I became a Christian at the altar of the month but also enables us to participate in all phases Church of the Nazarene and surrendered my life com­ of Nazarene missions around the world. pletely to Christ. His saving and sanctifying power has What a joy and privilege we have in sharing the enabled and strengthened me through these 47 years. I “good news” of salvation with precious souls. The Gen­ have tried to be a “good missionary” on the home front eral Budget is a great tool at work to reach the hungry, by accepting this great challenge—“Can’t You Do Just hopeless, lost, sick, suffering people around the world. a Little Bit More?” How exciting it would be if every church endeavored Having served most of these years as our local to overpay their General Budget and be a 10% church NWMS president and on the South Carolina District for world evangelism. NWMS Council, I have endeavored to “do just a little “Can’t We Do Just a Little Bit More” in our sharing, bit more.” our prayers, our commitment, our involvement, and Missionary work is exciting today because it in­ our support of this great cause of world evangelization? volves every age-group in the church. We are chal­ Show your support for missionaries by giving gener­ lenged to get everyone involved in the evangelization of ously to the Thanksgiving Offering. every world area. It has been exciting to overpay our “CAN’T WE DO JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE?” local General Budget each year and be a 10% church YOUR INVESTMENT IN MISSIONS PAYS GREAT for world evangelism for 27 years. To God be the glory! DIVIDENDS. □ Missionaries who have served in various world areas have become part of my family. My correspondence and my acquaintance with these precious, dedicated VERMELLE HINSON is NWMS president for the Rock Hill, people have always instilled within me a desire to “do South Carolina, West Main Church and serves on the District just a little bit more.” NWMS Council.

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 ARE WE REALLY

MINISTERING?ticipate on a regular basis in spe­ hy did you decide to leave the ministry and become By WILLIAM K. KNUDSEN cialized fields of ministry. W a chaplain?” The Church of the Nazarene has an interviewing process for all ac­ “Do you plan to go back into full­ which means “the keeper of the tive duty chaplains very similar to time Christian ministry when you cloak.” According to legend, the that of interviewing and appointing get out of the military?” cloak was that of St. Martin of missionaries to foreign fields. As Those are actual, honest-to- Tours who, because he had no chaplains we are your missionaries goodness questions that military money to give to a beggar encoun­ to people in the armed forces of the chaplains are asked! The role of the tered on a bitter, cold night, took United States, with one big excep­ chaplain in the Christian Church his sword and cut his cloak in two, tion: We are not paid by the church seems to be clouded in misunder­ giving half to the beggar. That out of the General Budget. In fact standing. night, so the legend goes, Martin we are paid by the United States What constitutes “ full-time dreamed he saw Christ wearing the Government to be your representa­ Christian service”? During my 15 half-cloak and was so moved by the tives in its Army, Navy, Marines, months on active duty, I have as­ vision that he sought baptism and sisted 37 people in making deci­ later abandoned his military career, Air Force, and Coast Guard. It doesn’t cost the church anything. sions to serve Jesus Christ, and I devoting himself to the church. have baptized 9 of them into the Like missionaries, we face hard­ His cloak was often carried into Christian faith. ships. There are times of sepa­ battle by the French kings. The of­ About five hours of every day are ration: down-range time, schools, ficer appointed to watch over the consumed in counseling, visitation, and, usually, an unaccompanied sacred cloak was known as the and ministry of presence. The tour overseas for at least a year. “chapelain.” other three hours of the “regular” There is the sharing o f pastoral re­ work day are spent in staff meet­ In a broader sense, chaplains to­ sponsibility with three or more ings, classes, filling out reports, do­ day are keepers of the cloak of ministers of different theological, ing travel plans and other adminis­ Christ Jesus our Lord. In the name doctrinal, and ecclesiastical back­ trative duties, and in sermon and of Jesus we try to cover the needs of grounds. Every day is Sunday when worship preparation. a group of people who sometimes you are at war, or playing war, and The history of the chaplaincy must face the reality of laying down you can have up to eight preaching can be traced back to the Middle their lives for country, families, and points, sometimes more, to provide Ages when armies of feudal kings a way o f life. religious coverage to your unit. took their parish priest, with the The history of military chap­ But there are advantages. What blessing of their bishops, laincy in the United States pre­ pastor would not like to have at his on their crusades. dates the organization of the U.S. disposal the vast resources of the T he word chap­ Army and the Constitution. As in­ United States military to fulfill his lain is a deriv­ dividual militias marched against mission? Or his own helicopter for ative of the the British Red Coats, at their side a day, to fly from one religious ser­ F r e n c h to cover their spiritual needs was a vice to another? On the other hand, word local parish minister. From that be­ not many pastors or missionaries cap- ginning the Chaplain’s Corps was ride garbage trucks to their p el- officially recognized and organized churches or preaching points ei­ la, by the Continental Congress in ther! 1775. Chaplains must cover the spiri­ From that day to this, dedicated, tual needs of a specific group of God-called ministers have marched people that the normal parish min­ off to every war that our American ister does not have time, access, or fighting men and women have en­ professional training to meet. That gaged in. Chaplains are the pastoral includes areas of ministry other arm of the Church in the military than the active military: police, as well as in civilian institutions of fire, hospitals, nursing homes, pris­ the U.S. Our church presently has ons, reserves, and National Guard. more than 250 endorsed chaplains I have actually been asked an­ across the United States who par­ other incredible question: What does a military chaplain do besides gospel and the celebration of Holy on a day-to-day basis. Knowing I sit behind a desk? Communion. am in the center of God’s will keeps When today’s chaplain becomes It is hearing young soldiers say, me faithful, for “I have learned to the vehicle for divine healing, “Thanks, Chaplain, I’m glad you be content whatever the circum­ whether it be emotional, spiritual, came today. I really needed that stances. I know what it is to be in or physical, there are innumerable word.” need, and I know what it is to have opportunities. Sometimes you are It is worth the hot, dusty, sum­ plenty. I have learned the secret of the only person who can help the mer days, and the cold, wet winter being content in any and every situ­ young adults in the military to cope nights when I lay awake thinking of ation, whether well fed or hungry, with the pressures of separation family and friends in the warmth whether living in plenty or in want. time from family, loneliness, peer and comfort of their homes. It’s I can do everything through him pressure, depression, and stress. worth the routine, the discipline, who gives me strength” (Philippi­ The chaplain regularly does such the diet control, the temptations ans 4:11-13, NIV). □ ministerial functions as weddings that exist. (including premarital and post- Yes, it’s full-time Christian ser­ CH (CPT) WILLIAM K. KNUDSEN, marital counseling), funerals, bap­ vice— in an unholy situation where USAR, is a chaplain at Fort Carson, Col­ tisms (including baptismal classes), we must face the enemy o f our souls orado Springs, Colorado hospital visitation, sermon and worship preparation, discipleship classes, and Sunday School prepa­ ration. His counseling encompass­ CHAPLAINS AND es the AWOL offender, Article Fif­ teens for misconduct, domestic CHANGED LIVES problems such as child abuse and spouse abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide. Death-and- dying counseling includes helping families work through their grief over a period of time. The Thread It took me 15 years to fulfill the requirements necessary to be a mil­ itary chaplain and to be ordained and endorsed by my denomination. of Caring To become a commissioned officer in the Chaplains Corps the military By DAVID J. SPARKS requires a bachelor of arts degree from an accredited college and a hristian love and caring some­ When John was discharged from master’s degree in divinity from an times weave a thread through the service as a major, they went accredited seminary, or equivalent Cthe lives of those who are touchedback into a church of their denomi­ degree, or 90 semester hours. And by it and evolve in a pattern. Such a national roots for several years. But to be ordained and endorsed by the thread was begun in the lives o f Sgt. a sense of dissatisfaction plagued Church of the Nazarene, two years John and Emily Petty at Pope Air them. Something was missing there of pastoral experience are also re­ Force Base, Fayetteville, N.C., in the —the thread of caring was tangled. quired. late 70s. Emily was going through a Early in 1987 they moved to Au­ A credible question I am some­ tough time emotionally and needed gusta, Maine, with their two teen­ times asked is, “What keeps you someone to help her. A friend re­ age boys. faithful to your calling with all the ferred the Pettys to a pastor in the “ Let’s see if there is a Church of separation time and hardships?” area who had a reputation for being the Nazarene here,” they said. And My answer is: “People.” supportive and caring—Larry that’s when they found us. It is the confused, bewildered Smith of the local Church of the They liked the atmosphere here young Christian soldier facing a lot Nazarene. Though their roots were and entered very quickly into the of peer pressure that he didn’t have in another denomination, the Pet­ fellowship of the church. They have to deal with back home. tys attended there until they were been with us ever since and are pre­ It is seeing God place me at just transferred. paring for membership. I thank the right place at the right time to The thread wove itself into their God for the thread of love and car­ meet a specific need. lives again when they were sta­ ing woven by a pastor with a con­ It is seeing eyes light up and con­ tioned temporarily at an army base cern for military personnel, and for versation change when I walk into a where Chaplain Don Hannah was- a Nazarene chaplain. □ group and they ask, “Chaplain, are building one of the fastest growing we having service today?” chaplaincy programs in the army at It is being air-lifted to a remote that time, on the principle of real DAVID J. SPARKS pastors Augusta, area for a few short moments so love and caring. Hannah was a Naz­ Maine, First Church and Is a chaplain in some men and women can take a arene. Under his ministry John and the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank break, rest, and be refreshed by the Emily were spiritually grounded. o f captain.

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 nnocence and Death By JACK CONN

here would be few abortions in America if every for us. The blood-drenched mound then belonged to teenage girl and those older as well were ex­ the Marines. But our battalion of over 1,200 men had Tposed to a sight that has been irreversibly seared intoonly about 200 survivors. My body survived, but I left my memory since I was 19.1 saw too much killing and part o f my humanity there, slipping away for a few days death while still in those formative years. The inno­ respite from the madness. Surely I could see no worse. cent die in wars as well as abortion clinics. To termi­ Yet I did. nate a human life intentionally and violently scars and After receiving replacements my unit was back on destroys some of the humanity of the terminator. One the line two more times. The second time we moved in death on Okinawa during the closing months of World amphibious tanks down the coast and made another War II has haunted me for 42 years. I cannot deny beachhead. We came in behind enemy, big gun em­ complicity in the termination of that life. I never told placements on the Oruku peninsula and silenced them. anyone about it until two days ago. Now that I have, From there, in mid-June, we pushed southward. It was perhaps it will be therapeutic for me. almost over. What Japanese soldiers remained lied I was a member of the United States Marine Corps south with civilians. It was on this final sweep that I amphibious force that landed on Okinawa on D-day, saw the worst of death on Okinawa. Easter Sunday, April 1,1945. The landing was too easy. We were trudging along single file about 10 paces I only saw two dead Marines that first day. There were apart. It had rained the night before, and the road was 100,000 Japanese soldiers on the island. They would muddy. The ditch on the right was filled with murky fanatically defend this frontier of their homeland. Ob­ water. In the file ahead each man turned his head to viously I was to see worse. stare at something in the ditch. I came to the place. In My unit fought its way to the northern end of the the shallow water floating face down was a little baby, island in April. Securing it, we then moved south to a fetus. I had never seen one before. It was pallid, al­ join the battle raging at the main defense line of the most white. The arms were outstretched, slightly bent Japanese, the Naha—Shuri—Yonabaru Line across at the elbows; the legs were out straight . From beneath the island. My regiment was committed to take Sugar it the umbilical cord trailed on the surface of the water. Loaf Hill, the anchor point of the defense line, in early The wind rippled the ditch. The umbilical cord rose May. The decisive battle for Okinawa was centered at and fell gently. Waves lapped over the tiny buttocks. I this point of the line. On that long, gravelike mound of don’t know if it was a boy or a girl. I’m glad I didn’t see earth two packs of human animals locked in a struggle its face. Some terrified Okinawan woman suffered a to the death. The Hill changed hands 14 times. The miscarriage, dropped the fetus into the ditch, and fled attackers prevailed. Death was so common that to live on. Dead comrades, enemy soldiers, and old civilians seemed profane. were one thing to see, but that innocent, lifeless form War movies are currently popular on television. was quite another. The web of war spun by power- These films may reproduce some of the sights and hungry rulers and politicians wasn’t its fault. It was a sounds of war, but they can’t re-create the smell of hapless victim of other’s sins. We didn’t let it live, death nor the feelings of human beings destroying one laugh, or love. We had killed it, The sight wrung from another. The fear isn’t there on the screen. Neither is the depths of my soul a cry: “My God, what have we the creeping insensitivity to life and death that blurs done!” human values and leaves only animal instinct for sur­ Not one man in my unit later spoke of the fetus. vival. The insanity of Sugar Loaf Hill lasted nine days Neither did I. But memory will not let it go. I’ve seen it a thousand times since. JACK CONN is a free-lance writer who resides in Nashville, I know God forgives personal sins. The fetus in the Tennessee. ditch wasn’t there because of any one man’s actions.

HERALD OF HOLINESS We all, Americans and the Japanese, bore the responsi­ bility. No man can obtain forgiveness for, or should be expected to bear guilt for, actions taken collectively. Nations bear that responsibility. War etches trauma deeply on the memory. Time heals many wounds, but since World War II times have not been conducive to healing. We’ve had two pro­ tracted wars we didn’t win and divisive social issues such as abortion. Two nights ago the fetus with its trailing umbilical cord floated by again. At two o’clock in the morning I quietly slipped out of bed, leaving my wife sleeping peacefully. I sat and read my Bible. At six Ernestine awakened. A questioning look greeted me as I entered the bedroom. Lying across the bed, I wept and haltingly told her about the fetus. I wept for the fetus. For its mother. For the vast number like it being abort­ ed today. I realize now that I became an antiabortionist As the final age approaches, on a muddy road on a war-ravaged island far away and And our Lord’s return draws nigh — long ago. With the crack of doom portending We have legalized abortions on demand. Clinics ad­ Light across the Eastern sky ... vertise. Whether it’s a teenager or a housewife in her 40s with an unwanted pregnancy contemplating abor­ Will our Lord be disappointed, tion, I would implore each to weigh the decision in the With H is people here today, full light of her inner human sensibilities. Abortion That so many have not followed may hold far more serious consequences than the alter­ "In the straight and narrow way'? native. She may come away from the abortion clinic, her Sugar Loaf Hill, having left some of her humanity .Will He find some busy, laboring there. We must first of all live with ourselves. Her in­ In His fields, already white; ner loss may be as irreplaceable as the aborted life. Will they bring the lost ones to Him, Those who make abortions convenient callously dis­ Out of darkness into light? regard the aftermath of psychological devastation and Are God's people really willing inner loss of sensibility. Who then shoulders the re­ sponsibility? Certainly not the aborted. They bear no In their time, the price to pay; responsibility for the personal or collective actions Win for Him the lost and dying that began or ended their lives. They’re innocent. Yet Bring them to God's golden day? we continue to kill them. The net of collective compli­ Will He find them ready, waiting city ensnares all of us. We should weep with those who weep in recognition of their loss and extend what com­ On their backs "the armour whole," fort we can. There are no winners in abortions—only As they 'gainst the darkness battle, losers. Bring the lost sheep to His fold? How strange that those who cry aloud that war’s in­ humane killing must cease also rally to support abor­ With this present generation tions. The Japanese soldiers burned by flame throwers Will He find those who'll aspire in their bunkers on the Hill died horribly. But they had To manifest His holy presence, been able to fight back. The fetus targeted for abortion "Minister a flame of fire'? can’t fight back or escape its killers. The womb where Will He find His people fervent, the miracle of life takes place becomes its inescapable chamber of death. Working always for His own— Mothers usually never know if it was a boy or girl or So that He can give His message: what it looked like. We citizens on this road of life "Joy for you, My child, well done!" surely never know. Bombing abortion clinics and blow­ ing out the walls exposes nothing except anarchy. The — PHIL C. COLE answer lies in reviving our respect for life—our hu­ Seal Beach, California manity. Our taxes support abortions, but we really don’t want to look into the ditch. I believe this carnage would cease if one aborted fetus, just one, was placed facedown in a water-filled ditch and Americans were required to file by and see it. One by one, 10 paces CORRECTION apart. Uninfluenced— every person with his or her own Jim Stocks is pastor of the Lake Houston thoughts, viewing a droplet from the caldrons of the Church of the Nazarene, but Tom Spalding is coor­ abortion clinics. Apart from personal responsibility, dinator of Spanish Ministries for the Houston Dis­ surely there is enough collective conscience left to trict. We apologize for the error in our August 15 wring from each of us the tormented cry 42 years old issue. with me: “My God, what have we done!” □

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 Relig'ous News SefV'C©

The three miracles of resurrection have common features. In each incident—an only son, an only daughter 12 years of age, and a brother, Lazarus—the relatives were directly involved. There was also a com ­ mand, a word of power. Distinctive features are also evident: Jairus’ daughter had just died, Lazarus had been dead four days, and the cortege o f the widow’s son was on its way to the hillside caves, burial places for the poor. In the home of Jairus, professional grief was publicly rebuked and shamed. At the tomb of Lazarus publicity was immediate and inevitable, and a contributing fac­ tor in the hastened arrest and death of Jesus. On the road out of Nain, publicity was disregarded—a widow’s plight had immediate priority. Beyond the varied places, times, and means of miracle, Luke’s distinctive miracle challenges both faith and reason. Jairus, disdaining reputation and public opinion, knelt before Jesus, beseeching Him. Mary and Martha sent messengers before Lazarus died, pleading the bonds of love and friendship as cause for the Master’s immediate intervention; but in vain. Jesus tarried, and Lazarus died. There was neither prayer request nor faith plea at Nain, and the bearers were horrified that Jesus would touch the bier, for this broke religious ta­ boos affecting a teacher’s status. The miracle was wrought on the ground of compassion alone. Jesus saw the funeral of an only son, a sorrowing mother and community, and moved into a desperate situation of grief with resurrection power. Perplexity is genuine. In this case there was inter­ vention and resurrection without any request for help. In equally dire need at Bethany, where faith and prayer were intense, delay and burial were allowed. Perplexity lives on when those greatly loved and much prayed for among the Lord’s inner circle are not healed, and peti­ tion seems in vain. But God is near. The late and honored E. Stanley Jones, in his book The Christ of Every Road links Jesus with every path of religion and life. The road of be­ w rim reavement has a special place in the Savior’s concern. Jairus and his wife felt this as the Master tenderly ad­ dressed their stricken daughter: “ Talitha Cumi” — little darling, wake up. Martha and Mary, with their rela­ tives and friends, sensed this as Jesus wept at their brother’s tomb. Until Jesus halted the funeral pro­ DOUBT NOT cession, the widow of Nain had neither premonition By ALBERT J. LOWN nor perception of the fullness of Christ’s compassion for stricken hearts and homes. But when tears fall, questions arise, life’s treasures uke is the only Gospel writer to relate the raising o f are taken away, and the future seems empty, God is I a widow’s son from the dead at Nain, an obscure always there, a refuge and strength. He is there even LGalilean city. This third o f three recorded miracles inwhen He is not asked or expected. He belongs to the which Jesus raised the dead reveals Luke’s concern for Cemetery Road as fully as the Emmaus Road. Again women, especially widows. His inside information was and again, in both Testaments, divine compassion probably gained from the women who, in gratitude for moved out to widows. spiritual and physical healing, “ministered unto Jesus” The unsought miracle at Nain had a very practical and His traveling band of disciples. outcome. The restored son was given back to his There is no other reference to this miracle in the mother by Jesus, with a confidence that each would New Testament; but the instinctive, compassionate ac­ cherish the other as never before. The son would be his tion of Jesus prompted one of the outstanding tributes mother’s stay and support, and she would seek his wel­ to His person and power: “Surely, a great prophet hath fare with responsible gratitude. Family life was en­ arisen among us.” He was worthy of rank with Elijah riched by the Savior’s intervention. and Elisha, the select company who raised the dead. The New Testament is bereft of detail or comment

12 HERALD OF HOLINESS from any of those brought back to life. The widow’s son, Jairus’ daughter, and Lazarus are totally silent about the valley of death’s shadow and the life beyond. They returned from deathbed, cortege, and tomb re­ Jacob’s Daughter spectively, but in each case family bonds would have new strength and significance. The ministry of Jesus I wrestled with God last night to any member of a family circle should result in closer and I'm out of joint this morning. belonging and deeper caring; for we are only loaned to I didn't get any sleep each other for an uncertain life pilgrimage, and true but I gained something far better— piety must always begin at home. a new u n d ersta n d in g He who cherished His mother, and spoke com­ fortingly to her in spite of the agony of crucifixion, has of myself and my God. exemplified and inspired a “pure religion” that visits Now I can go on from here, the widows and fatherless in their affliction. He in­ confident in who I am fuses in us a firm determination to live cleanly and and where I'm going. calmly in a world that is no friend to grace. □ —JANET WHITE Davison, Michigan ALBERT J. LOWN is an evangelist from Keighley, Yorkshire, England, and is a frequent contributor to religious periodicals. Agreeing By HAROL D. WRIGHT with God About Tomorrows he future stretches before me. those preceding it, possessed. in every effort. It is our reaction Many things in it are unpre­ There will be unexpected joys and that determines whether the fact is Tdictable and unmanageable. Thoseblessings, as well as unexpected cri­ a growth opportunity or a perma­ facts I accept. However, I choose ses and heartaches. It is not our cir­ nent state o f adversity. also to accept the responsibility cumstances, then, that count; it is Faith will choose to meet fact at that my personal future is what I our reaction to them. Each of us re­ every turn in such a way that fact choose to make it. Even my reac­ acts on a very individual basis; and becomes more hopeful and helpful. tions to the uncontrollable ele­ yet, every personal reaction influ­ It does not deny fact; rather, it ments of life are of my own choos­ ences others. What a responsibility forces fact into a better condition. ing. Will I be a person of faith and this is for all o f us. What about your future? It is optimism or one of doubt and pessi­ It is vital that we be able to dif­ yours, you know. It is a gift from mism? I, and you, must choose. ferentiate between fact and opin­ God that has brand-new possi­ We either trust God in every cir­ ion. The fact is, our economy is in bilities for growth and service. cumstance or we blame Him. We ei­ trouble; but it is only an opinion What do you choose to make of it ther follow Him or we do not follow that there is little or no hope for our since it rests as pliable substance in Him. We either recognize and ac­ nation, our home, the church, etc. your hands? I would challenge you cept the cause-effect principle that The fact is, our world is in a tre­ to make of it a pleasing gift back to is revealed in God’s Word and in all mendously chaotic condition, but God—a stronger you committed to of His universe, or we fail to ac­ only opinion that there is no hope His plan for your life. Yes, the fu­ knowledge it to our own hurt. We for improvement. It is a fact that ture is God’s gift to you. What you then wonder what has happened to some marriages are in trouble, but do with it, as it unfolds, becomes our dreams, hopes, and plans that only an opinion that they will never your gift back to Him. Give Him promised so much but crumbled make it. It may be fact that you or I the very best. Give Him your all.D right in front of us. have failed in a significant way in This new year will have most of some endeavor, but it is only an HAROL D. WRIGHT pastors the Bru­ the elements that last year, and opinion that we are doomed to fail ton Terrace Church in Dallas, Texas.

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 Andrew Murray believed that prayer was the highest work entrusted to man by God and the root and strength o f all our work in Him. If so, prayer may very well be the “missing link” in our becoming what God wants us to become and accomplishing what God wants us to do. Successful praying never results from a magic for­ mula, but I would like to suggest six simple steps for improving one’s prayer life. (1) I must claim victory for my prayer life through faith. I must refuse to let Satan bully me any longer in this crucial area of my spiritual life. As surely as Jesus saved me from sin, He can save me from an impotent prayer life. (2) I must bring a joyful discipline into my de­ votion. Discipline is not a popular word in an intem­ perate society, but any worthwhile accomplishment re­ quires discipline. I must establish a regular time to meet with God and be very jealous of that time. It is time for knowing “the King of life” better. My love for God provides a strong desire for prayer, but the flesh is weak and needs disci­ pline. Oswald Chambers reminds us that prayer is not what it costs us, but what it cost the Son of God to make it possible to pray. Remembering that has helped me to maintain a “joyful” discipline in my own prayer life. I like to devote my dawns to God. All through the Bible, God desires and requires the first and best of sacrifices. It is amazing how com plex and cluttered our day becomes as it wears on. Why not, therefore, give God time in the freshness of each day’s dawn? Bob Taylor Not everyone is a morning person, or will find that aul of Tarsus was a very religious person. Before possible, of course. Whatever time you choose, it his Damascus road experience with Jesus, he said should be prime time, a private time, and a practical Shis prayers. Afterward, it was said of him, “Behold, hetime forintimate, personal communion with our Lord prayeth.” Are you “saying prayers” or praying? Many and Master. sincere Christians are struggling with their prayer life (3) Then, I like to take the hallelujah hallway into —unable, it seems, to make their prayers really pray. the throne room o f prayer. I devote the first part of my Most of us want to pray more and better, but we prayer time to praise. W hy? Because praise opens the don’t do it. Why? We don’t feel good at it for one thing. pathway to God. We don’t know if we are succeeding at it for another. Praise clears away selfishness. It seeks the glory of Satan has put the “prayer scare” on us. We are afraid to God first. One of Satan’s chief tactics is to keep us make any bold new attempts at prayer reform. Is there obsessed with self through self-pity, self-conscious­ any hope? ness, self-sufficiency, and self-realization of one kind Owning up to our problem is a good starting place. or another. Acknowledging that prayer in the Christian life is not Why not be creative in your use of praise? Sing a optional, but foundational, is essential. J. I. Packer chorus like “Alleluia” or “God Is So Good” with your says, “Men who know their God are before anything hands raised. This morning, as I prayed, the words of else men who pray.” “Holy, Holy, Holy” just seemed to well up in my soul. Keep a hymnal close at hand. Read or sing aloud the STAN MEEK is the pastor of First Church of the Nazarene words of a great worship or praise hymn. in Dodge City, Kansas. “No exercise,” says Jack Taylor, “will result in more

14 HERALD OF HOLINESS healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritu­ your own household. Can we imagine what would hap­ ally, than that of studying and practicing praise.” pen in our homes if there was more prayer and less Nothing can prepare the heart for communion with hassling? God better than worship and adoration. Do I pray for those with whom I find it difficult to (4) Next, I let my prayers focus upon my own need relate? Wonder no longer how you can improve that for personal revival. I ask God to review my open life­ relationship. Just pray, and begin to love by faith. style. I ask Him to search out the deepest recesses of Do I pray for those in authority? Do we wonder that my heart and motives. institutions are breaking down, that public righteous­ The Psalmist prayed, “Let the words of my mouth, ness does not prevail? Paul said, “I exhort... first of and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of sight ...” (Psalm 19:14). Interesting and disturbingly thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that enough, that’s about as far as most of us need to go. are in authority ...” (1 Tim othy 2:1-1). What have I been saying? Have my words been nega­ Have we lost the art of intercession? Perhaps we tive, critical, or hurtful? Encouraging, positive, and have isolated ourselves too much from the “lost.” If we faith-building? What have I been meditating upon? cannot identify, we cannot intercede. Revival waits What has occupied my thoughts? Material concerns or upon intercession. spiritual matters? Evil reports or good reports? (6) Finally, what do I do after I have prayed? I must If I really want help, I must give God an opportunity leave everything in God’s hands with the quiet con­ to talk to me. I must be prepared to confess and repent. fidence that He will do what I cannot do and will em­ I must be willing to totally obey. power me to do what I must do. In this frame of mind, I like to pray the words of A strong faith will be required to survive the in­ Charles Wesley’s hymns, “O for a Heart to Praise My sidious assaults Satan will make upon us following our God” and “Jesus, Thine All-Victorious Love.” My prayers. His object—do discredit the value of our prayers will be no stronger than my complete honesty prayers. with, and entire submission to, my God. Do not fall for that. His attacks upon our prayers (5) But true prayer can never get stuck on self. Oth­ and.our faith are attacks upon Jesus himself. Jesus ers must never be far from the mind of the one at promised, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, prayer. The first words o f the prayer our Lord taught us that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the are, “Our Father ...” And one of the first questions Son” (John 14:13). God had for man in the dawn of history was, “Where is In the name of Jesus, I can make my prayers really Abel thy brother?” (Genesis 4:9). pray. Claim that victory today and begin experiencing There are plenty of others to pray for. Start with new power in your Christian life through prayer. □

Book Brief served the Church of the Nazarene as a missionary to American Samoa, is even more intense and serious MISSIONS HAVE about the mission field we face in our own front yard. His book is a call for positive responses to this oppor­ COME HOME tunity to be missionaries in our own country. It deals a TO AMERICA deadly blow to the idea that “missions” is something that happens only when there is some “salt water” be­ tween the “home church” and the “foreign field.” Pas­ tors, board members, missionary presidents, and all laymen will profit from this candid look at the field to which we are called. Rev. Appleby speaks out of present experience. He JERRY L. APPLEBY served the International Church of the Nazarene as author Ethnic Ministries coordinator before taking an assign­ ment in a multicultural community in greater Los An­ geles where he pastors the historic Bresee Church of ave you looked out the front window of your the Nazarene in Pasadena. This grand old church is home lately? Do you speak the same language coming alive again with a ministry that is best de­ Has your neighbors? Is an “international” potluckscribed as as “multicultural” and “multicongregational.” close as you come to knowing something about a cul­ (Read the book for a definition of those terms.) ture other than your own? Appleby believes that mission in America is not an In case you haven’t noticed, the United States of option. It is an imperative. The sooner we recognize America is living up to its reputation as a “ melting this and respond, the sooner we will see what the mis­ pot” of people from all over the world now more than sion o f the Church o f the Nazarene is about. □ ever before in its history. And the church and church — Glen Lewis Van Dyne members who are aware of this are asking what they Pasadena, California can do. Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City Jerry Appleby, who early in his pastoral career Paper, 120 pages. To order see page 23.

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The San Francisco Chronicle carried a news story on The sad truth is, our Lord’s words are almost as rarely “Her Grace, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll.” Beloved of heeded within the churches as among society’s upper society gossips throughout her life, the Duchess, now crust. The description o f Bishop Tutu’s regalia, worn in her 70s, was coming out with a new book, a “guide to at his coronation as archbishop, advertises the extent entertaining.” to which the church apes the world. The simplicity ol Christ should make penitents of most of us. The item quotes her as saying, “Always invite the top of their profession whether it’s a cabinet minister or In a world where stockpiled food rots and where mil­ surgeon. Don’t have the little people.” lions are spent on worthless feasts while people are starving, we don’t need a book on how to curry favor As I read her inane remark, I recalled the words of with the rich and famous in order to glut our egos. We Jesus to a society bigwig of His day: “When you give a need to hear and practice what was said by Jesus and dinner, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the preserved in Scripture. blind; then blessing will be yours, for they have noth­ Of course, any serious effort to do so will win you a ing to repay you, but you will be repaid at the resurrec­ label as a lunatic. General Gordon practiced the teach- tion of the just” (Luke 14:13-14, NBV). ering o f Jesus literally, and society thought his elevator Small fortunes are frequently wasted in stuffing the failed to reach the top floor. already overstuffed. Socializing as an exercise in snob­ Jesus speaks of another world ahead. The reality of bery, greed, and lust is a constant mockery o f the suf­ that coming world makes the sumptuous living of soci­ fering poor. To the duchess and her ilk it’s a way o f life. ety’s wealth-and-fame addicts appear for what it truly Jesus saw it as a way of death. is—a frothy chimera doomed to destruction. □

ON SUICIDE

Kenneth Baldwin, depressed about his job and feeling “You treated me badly, this is what you get for it.” That cheated by life, jumped from the Golden Gate bridge is childish egoism. The quality o f life is determined by on August 21, 1985. His suicide attempt failed, netting our attitudes, not by our circumstances. How foolish to him some nasty bruises, a cracked rib, and immense suppose that my suicide would profoundly affect the relief. He is now happy with his work, his family situ­ world. People read about it, cluck their tongues, shake ation, and life in general—“thrilled to be alive.” He their heads—and turn to the sports page. The only now admits that the second he left the bridge he knew persons deeply hurt are those who treated the suicide he had made a huge mistake. best, and least deserve the burden of sorrow or guilt feelings. Reading about him I recalled a years-ago conversation with my friend Earl Wooten about suicide. Earl said, Suicide is the ultimate problem, not the solution. Sui­ “If I decide to kill myself I’m going to stick my head in cide is egoism, not heroism. Suicide is childish, not a bucket of water and drown.” mature. Suicide punishes the innocent, not the guilty. Suicide destroys a divine gift; it does not affirm a hu­ I thought that was weird and lacking in drama, but man right. Earl said, “Mac, I believe most suicides, in that last This world is not the only or last world. Beyond death flicker of consciousness, regret their action. With my is judgment and the God who gave life. Serving Him, head in a bucket o f water, if I have a last second change even this world can be enriched and improved by our of heart I can just raise up and live.” I would commend work. Giving our lives for others, not taking them in his method to all would-be suicides. despair, is alone worthwhile. This is the message we Baldwin said his plunge was a statement to the world. need to get across to those who are thinking of suicide. □

16 HERALD OF HOLINESS Small fortunes are frequently wasted in stuffing the already overstuffed. Socializing as an exercise in snobbery greed, and lust is a constant m ockery of the suffering poor.

ANGER WITHOUT SIN

“Be angry and sin not,” the Bible says. Easier said than Anger led quickly to killing, an old, old story. Triggered done, as thousands o f daily incidents confirm. by a trivial incident, it produced a tragedy that shat­ tered two families. Anger leads so easily and quickly to sin that Paul’s injunction must seem to many readers “a counsel of There is One who can bridle anger, only One. The Holy perfection”—which is longhand for impossibility. Spirit can cleanse and fortify our hearts, purging anger of selfishness. On September 6, 1986, David A. Winston, 44, walked into a San Francisco intersection, forcing the driver of There is an unselfish anger, a righteous indignation. an oncoming truck to slam on his brakes. Angered, the Even this can be tainted and menacing, however, if driver leaped from his truck and punched W inston in held too long. Paul’s warning ends, “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” the mouth. The pedestrian fell, striking his head against the pavement. Five days later Winston was Uncontrollable anger, flashing through a person with dead. Spinal cord injuries had caused respiratory ar­ heat and power akin to lightning, can destroy lives in rest. A few hours later Andrew Heagney, a young sheet - split seconds. No measure of remorse, no measure of metal worker, surrendered him self to the police, admit­ punishment, can undo the damage. Persons normally ting that he was W inston’s assailant. friendly can become instant criminals, betrayed into destructive violence in a moment of passionate anger. Described by his lawyer as “a churchgoing Catholic,” Heagney was said to be “devastated,” “remorseful,” and Christ living in the heart by faith, causing us to concerned for the widow and two children of his vic­ abound in love, is our only deliverance and defense tim. against the anger that sins. □

RELIGION MINUS ETHICS

An article in the Miami Herald reported a Gallup poll when the evangelist interrupted. “I’m afraid we were with some heartening conclusions. Ninety-five percent wrong about that. When a fellow really gets saved he of Americans believe in God. Seventy percent are changes hitching posts.” church members. Fifty-five percent say religion is very Religion that does not inspire ethical conduct is empty important to them. and false. Occasional lapses may occur where Chris­ Then came the bad news. “Few say that it [religion] is tianity is real, but patterns of “lying, cheating and the most important influence in their lives.” And the stealing” will be broken and abandoned. One cannot worst news: “But if Americans have become somewhat turn to God without turning from sin. “I thought on more religious in recent years, there are signs that they my ways and turned my feet unto thy testimonies,” have made no corresponding changes in their behav­ said the Psalmist. That is true repentance, apart from ior.” which genuine faith in God is impossible. The poll found no significant difference in ethical con­ In America, as elsewhere, thousands have joined the duct between church members and nonchurched peo­ church who never trusted in Christ. Their religion is ple. “Lying, cheating and stealing were widespread” social, not spiritual, their faith intellectual assent to among both groups. creed, not moral commitment to Christ. They isolate The report reminded me of an old story. An evangelist His Saviorhood from His Lordship in their thinking, was leading revival services in a frontier town. One of but He will not condone the separation in their lives. the town drunks came forward for prayer and pro­ Where Christ is not Lord, He is not Savior. fessed faith in Christ. Next morning his horse was The hitching post test is valid. Unless faith produces hitched as usual in front of the saloon. A churchman works it is dead—rotten and stinking, offensive to God was exclaiming happily about the dramatic conversion and destructive to people. □

NOVFMRFP 1 1QR7 1 7 (Continued from page 4) “You shall love your same door L.I.G.H.T. HOUSE neighbor as much as you love your­ I am writing to thank you for the confront each other about their spiri­ self.” article “A Bell for Babies” in the July tual lives” (July 1, Evangelist Calls It is not by chance or clever de­ 1, 1987, issue. Last summer I had for Accountability). sign that Nazarene Marriage En­ the privilege of touring the L.I.G.H.T. If I've heard it once, I’ve heard it a richment rests upon the foundation House that you wrote about. I thank hundred times, “I can’t talk to my of Faith Gifting . . . “the cultivated God for homes like this one that not spouse about my spiritual needs or practice of keeping each other in­ only gives these young women an concerns.” This is a struggle among formed of where we are on our spiri­ alternative to abortion but also gives both lay and clergy couples. Some­ tual journey.” them spiritual guidance. Many have how we’ve whizzed right over the Should we be so surprised that been won to the Lord through these top of our “Jerusalem” and moved our altars are lined every time a pas­ ministries. I also thank God for a on to the “uttermost parts of the tor or evangelist preaches on rela­ church that does not turn its back on earth.” tionships? Most concerned mem­ these women. Long after they leave The base church is the marriage. bers have an opinion of what the these homes they are going to need If the Body of Christ is not func­ critical needs of the Church might the love and support of the church tioning in the Nazarene marriage, be. I cast my vote for Christlike rela­ and fellow Christians. I’m glad they heaven is ultimately affected. I am tionship education. It makes for a can find that in the Church of the convinced that our “Jerusalem” healthy church in a hungry world. Nazarene. must be characterized by a para­ J. Paul Turner Karen Martin phrase of the Great Commandment, Kansas City, Missouri Toronto, Ohio BROKEN DREAMS By STEVE FIVECOAT

n my work as a fire department paramedic, I am Then, lying down on their bed, he shot himself. A sent on varying types of medical calls. The good younger brother had found him and called the mother. Icalls are usually simple and make you feel like you’ve Why had this happened? This young man, out­ really done something to help ease someone’s suf­ wardly, appeared to have all that he could want, yet he fering. The bad calls are the car wrecks that come in took his own life. W hy had the mother not told us from the middle of the night, or the “man down, not breath­ the beginning what the problem was? She had taken ing.” But by far the worst medical calls to go on are the gun from his hand and put it aside. She must have those involving a sick or injured child. Sadly, they are known he was dead. What was she afraid to admit? often as difficult as you feared they would be. With that one gunshot many dreams had ended and a Such was the case one day as my partner and I re­ nightmare for his family had just begun. sponded to the home of a reported sick child. I had an At the time this incident took place, I was actively uneasy feeling as we arrived at the address. Normally a involved with the youth in my church. As a youth child that is merely sick does not need emergency care. leader I was constantly trying to figure out what their The mother met us at the door, but gave no indication needs were. I learned what their home lives were like that something was terribly wrong. The “child” turned and was aware of the pressures at school. I listened to out to be a 16-year-old boy. W hen we found him, he was their prayer requests, but did I really hear what they not breathing and had no pulse. were saying? Sometimes in my desire to help them I At first we could see no reason why, but in moving failed, for what they really needed, more than anything him so that we could begin emergency treatment, we else, was the Lord. discovered a small wound on the side of his head. It There is another teenager I must tell you about. He, appeared to be a gunshot wound. Stress and confusion like so many others, lived in a broken home. He ap­ grew as we tried to figure out what was going on. In any proached me one summer evening at camp and told me other similar situation, we would have realized the fu­ that he felt empty inside, like something was missing. tility of any life-saving attempts, but because he was so As we talked, it became apparent to both of us that the young we could not bring ourselves to admit that the missing part was Jesus. That night my friend found the boy could not be saved. Lord and for him a new life began, full of hope. After some time I was able to piece together what Jesus stands with open arms, facing a troubled world had happened. The boy had come home from school and bids them, “ Come to me, all you who are weary and and found the gun that was kept in his parents’ room. burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest. ... For my yoke is easy Dy Adi and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30, NIV). □ r r STEVE FIVECOAT, a fire department paramedic, resides in Save Some Portland, Oregon, and is a member o f First Church.

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Prices subject to change without notice • A d d 4% for postage and handling HH1187 lish a professional reimbursement fund may have actually increased his true compensation by decreasing tax liabil­ ity. Churches making no provision for reimbursement may show a salary fig­ ure much higher than the actual com­ pensation received by the minister. The use of wise compensation strate­ gies is extremely important. Many ministers will find it very difficult to years due to the recent tax reform leg­ deduct unreimbursed business and pro­ PEOPLEC^O islation. fessional expenses on their tax returns If a church does not provide a minis­ beginning in 1987. AND PLACE&UL ter full reimbursement above salary for With the impact of the Tax Reform professional, business entertainment, Acts of 1986, most churches and minis­ Eric A. Forseth recently completed and automobile expenses, the minister ters will want to make a clear dis­ his Ph.D. in athletic administration at may pay additional income tax on the tinction in compensation. To provide the Ohio State University, Columbus, salary used for these purposes. To rem­ assistance in this area, the Board of Ohio. He is currently on the faculty at edy this, some church boards are fully Pensions and Benefits USA has pro­ Northwest Nazarene College, Idaho, as reimbursing the minister for all minis­ duced a new Church Management professor of physical education and try-related expenses. In some cases, Memo, “Changing Patterns in Minis­ head baseball coach. Prior to joining ministers are asking that their salary terial Compensation.” A copy of this the NNC faculty, he served at Mount be reduced to provide a professional re­ memo is being sent to ministers in the Vernon Nazarene College as professor imbursement fund to cover their busi­ September issue of “The Commu­ of physical education and head athletic ness and professional expenses. nicator” from the Nazarene Publishing trainer. □ All these changes make the com­ House. For additional copies, contact parison of ministerial compensation the Board of Pensions and Benefits Leo C. Davis, 92, veteran minister difficult. Churches that appear to have USA, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, and former superintendent of the reduced the minister’s salary to estab- MO 64131. □ Southwest Indiana District, has writ­ ten another book, The Continuing Story of the Book of Revelation. He is donating proceeds from the book to World Mission. P rayer Partn ers An earlier book, Along the Trail, has sold well, with profits going to World Mission’s Compassionate Ministries’ Hunger and Disaster Fund. Petitions The books are available from Davis bringing total members lip to at 403 N. St., Bedford, IN 47421. □ Pray for the Mexico Central 8,342. Giving for all purposes district assembly (which in­ increased by 17 percent. Sev­ MILITARY CHAPLAINCY cludes Mexico City), that Su­ enteen new buildings were AT RECORD HIGH perintendent Julio Perez and Four more Nazarene chaplains have erected by Work and Witness the District Advisory Board teams. There are now 130 ac­ been approved for active military duty, will have wisdom in conserv­ bringing the number of Nazarenes who tive churches—an increase of are now serving as chaplains in the ing the gains of Mexico ’87 11— and 305 students en­ Army, Air Force, and Navy to 50—an thrust. 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Through College athletic director, services across the U.S. and Canada in the efforts of the CONTACT team, the has been appointed as a the CONTACT program. local church made new contacts to voting member of the CONTACT participants were in­ families in the community. United States Olympic volved in the YOUTH IN MISSION YOUTH IN MISSION participants ' ' • •* Com mittee (USOC) Training Camp at Point Loma Naza­ are chosen from hundreds of appli­ House of Delegates. The appointment rene College in San Diego, June 14-24. cants across the United States and was made by Dr. Jeff Farris, executive During their training they worked with Canada, involving college and career director of the National Association of Steve Pennington, the creator of PRO young adults in summer ministries in Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The KIDS, who is involved in family- local churches, inner-city locations, NAIA is one of a variety of groups rep­ oriented ministry across the nation. 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They returned to their homes or ing the gospel impact the lives of chil­ scheduled for Calgary, Alta., next Feb­ schools August 17. dren for the first time, you should ruary with the Summer Olympics Each day the CONTACT team tar­ check into CONTACT.” slated for Seoul, South Korea, in July. geted a neighborhood, setting up stage Dr. D onoho is a member o f the NAIA equipment in a backyard or park area. For further information, contact executive committee and was inducted All the children in the area were in­ Dale Fallon, Program Coordinator, into the NAIA Hall of Fame for mer­ vited to come and participate, primar­ YOUTH IN MISSION, 6401 The Pa­ itorious service in 1986. She is cur­ ily through the canvassing efforts of seo, Kansas City, MO 64131. rently a president-elect for the NAIA Athletic Directors Association and a Team 1 Team 5 member of the NAIA National Re­ Pittsburgh District Sacramento District search Committee and NAIA Task Force on Governance and Goals. □

—NN Pam Glaser MANC DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL not pictured Melissa Henderson Tammy Salyer Rhonda Milligan DEVELOPMENT APPOINTED SNU ONU ENC AT PLNC Team 2 Team 6 Dr. Jim Bond, president of Point Central Florida District “A” Virginia District Loma Nazarene College, has an­ nounced that Rev. Norman Shoemaker has accepted the position of director of spiritual development, joining the col­ Grace Wickenheiser CNC lege in September. not pictured This is a newly created position. Its Pam Evans Paul Funk Ginger Osborn Kristen Long MANC«fIHNNC PLNC MANC objective is to enhance the spiritual de­ velopment and vitality of the entire Team 3 Team 7 campus community in achieving the Central Florida District “B” C an ad a West District basic mission of the college. The as­ signment will include the development and implementation of a comprehen­ A 4- B Melissa Ness Melissa Williamson sive strategy for campus ministries, NNC PLNC M B a n n°t pictured not pictured seeking to involve a maximum number Dorothy Hardesty Tim Elliott of students in actual ministry. MVNC PLNC MANC TNC In his assignment, Norm will be Team 4 Team 8 working closely with the chaplain and Oregon Pacific District Minnesota District the associate for student development/ community life. He will serve as a member of the administrative cabinet in lieu of the chaplain to provide a PLNC broad overview of spiritual life impli­ t a not pictured iTamarat Algrim Richard0 Unland Brenda Swart Vonne Dowty Tara Hodges cations in all facets of the adminis­ MANC HI SNU MVNC tration’s decision-making process. □

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 CAYTON, JOHN, JR.: Ankeny, IA, November 3-8; Livermore Falls. ME, HILL, BEN E.: Madison, FL (First), November 3-8; Independence, MO November 11-15 (Trinity), November 11-15; S t David. IL, November 17-22: Re­ CERRATO, ROBERT J.: Bentonville, AR, November 3-8; Cimarron, KS, served, November 23-30 November 11-15 •HOWARD, RICHARD E.: Stillwater, OK (First), November 11-15 CHAMBERS, LEON & MILDRED: Ironton, OH (First), November 3-8; •IDE, CHARLES D.: Clearwater, FL (First), November 4-8; Lakeland, Charlotte, NC (Trinity), November 9-15 FL (Lake Gibson), November 10-15 CHANEY, REEFORD & BARBARA: Kentucky District Preachers/ JACKSON, PAUL A TRISH: Concerts: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wives Retreat, November 10-12; Georgia District Women’s Re­ November 1-25; Reserved, November 26-28; Concerts: Oregon, treat, November 13-15; Reserved, November 17-29 Washington, Idaho, November 29 •CHAPMAN, W. EMERSON: Special Work: New Guinea, November JOHNSON, RON: Concerts: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, 1-18 November 1-6; Bartlesville, OK (First), November 8-12; Concerts: CHASE, FRANK: Osborne, KS, November 3-8; Burr Oak, KS, Novem­ Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, November 13-22; Concerts: ber 10-15 Southern Idaho, November 29 Ev a n g e l is t 'S CHEATWOOD, HENRY B.: Holyoke, CO, November 3-8; Sterling, CO, JONES, TERRY L.: Reserved, November 1-7; Olathe, KS (Westside), November 10-15; Webb City, MO, November 17-22 November 8-15; Macon, MO, November 18-22 CHRISTNER, JACK M.: Annapolis, MD, November 3-8; Newport JUSTICE, MEL A DONNA: Crossville, TN, November 3-8; Xenia, OH, slates News, VA, November 10-15; Erlanger, KY, November 17-22 November 17-22; Reserved, November 24-29 •CLAY, M. E.: Wooster, OH, November 3-8; Princeton, WV, November •KNIGHT, JOHN L.: Rialto, CA, November 3-8; Lebanon, MO, Novem­ 10-15; Terra Alta, WV, November 17-22 ber 10-15; Arkansas City, KS, November 17-22; Troup, TX COVINGTON, NATHAN A.: Henryetta, OK, November 3-8; Meeker, OK (Martins Chapel), November 24-29 ADAMS, MICHAEL D.: Auburn, ME, November 3-8; Dover-Foxcroft, (Horton Chapel), November 10-15; Mustang, OK, November •KRATZER, RAYMOND C.: Sandpoint, ID, November 4-8 ME, November 10-15; Reserved, November 23-26; Buena Vista, 17-22; Reserved, November 24-29 LAING, GERALD D.: Washington, IL, November 3-8 VA (Evangelical Methodist), November 27— December 6 •COX, CURTIS B.: Florien, LA (Cenchrea), November 10-15 LASSELL, RAY: Quincy, IL (Emmanuel), November 3-8; Shelbyville, IL, ARMSTRONG, CHARLES R.: Harrisburg, IL (First), November 3-8 CRANDALL VERNON & BARBARA: Broken Bow, OK, November 3-8 November 10-15; Wellington, KS, November 17-22; Fort Scott, KS ARMSTRONG, LEON, LINDA A FAMLY: Indianapolis, IN (University DALE, TOM: Boise, ID (First), November 1; Grandview, WA, Novem­ (West Park), November 27-29 Heights), November 3-8; Dana, IN, November 10-15; Oakton, VA ber 22 LAWSON, WAYNE T.: Sheridan, WY (First), November 1-6; Gardner. (Valewood), November 17-22; Pottstown, PA, November 29— •DARNELL H. E.: Royal Oak, Ml (Hazel Park Wesleyan Holiness). KS, November 17-22; San Jose, CA (Valley), November 29— December 6 November 5-15; Pell City, AL (Bible Methodist), November 19-29 December 6 ARMSTRONG, ROBERT W.: South China, ME (China), November •DAVIS, HAROLD C.: Caddo, OK, November 10-15 LAXSON, KIP: Volga, WV (Ward United Methodist), November 6-8; 10-15 DAWSON, JAMES A.: De Graff, OH (Riverside), November 4-8: Birmingham, AL (Centerpoint), November 18-22; Bethany, OK ATTIG, WALTER W.: Belleville, IL (Salvation Army), November 1-8 Rpcprvpd Nnupmhpr (Williams Memorial), November 27-29 •BAGGETT, DALLAS W.: Vero Beach, FL (First), November 3-8; DELL JIMMY Nampa, ID (Karcher), November 3-8; Scottsblulf, NE, LECKRONE, LARRY D.: Colora, MD (Rising Sun), November 3-8; Orlando, FL (Lockhart), November 10-15 November 11-15; Sheridan, WY (Wesleyan), November 16-22; Marietta, OH (First), November 10-15; West Frankfort, IL, Novem­ BAKER, RICHARD C.: Mount Airy, MD (New Market Valley Fellow­ Federal Way, WA November 29— December 2 ber 17-22; Auburn, IN, November 28— December 3 ship), November 3-8; Decatur, AL (Larkwood), November 10-15; DENNISON, MARVIN E.: Republican City, NE (Englewood Wesleyan), •LESTER, FRED R.: Lufkin, TX (First), November 3-8; Gladewater, TX, Winfield, WV, November 17-22; Cayuga, IN (Free Holiness November 10-15 November 10-15 Church), November 24-29 •DIXON, GEORGE & CHARLOTTE: Frostburg, MD (Moscow), No­ LIDDELL, P. L : Greensboro, NC

HERALD OF HOLINESS WA (West Valley), November 11-15; Reserved, November 23-29; TRIPP, HOWARD M.: Pinellas Park, F L November 3-8; Centerville, TN, Maguiguana 875, Maputo, Republic of Mozam­ Los Angeles, CA (Westchester), November 29 November 10-15 bique MORLEY, FRANK W.: Newcomerstown, OH, November 3-8; Akron, TRISSEL PAUL D„ SR.: Concerts in Florida, November 1-30 MOZAMBIQUE MAVENGANE— Mario Matsinhe, OH (Ellet), November 10-15; Apple Valley, CA, November 17-22; TURNER, BEVERLY A.: Sardinia, OH, November 3-8 CP 36, Chidenguele, Via Xai-Xai, Republic of Mo­ Duarte, CA, November 24-29 •ULMET, ALECK G.: Bettendorf, IA, November 3-8; Cedar Rapids, IA zambique MOSS, KEITH L.: Montrose, Ml, November 13-15 (First), November 10-15; North Biloxi, MS, November 17-22 MOZAMBIQUE TETE— Matias Beta, CP 43, Tete, MOSS, UDELL G.: Chattanooga, TN (East Ridge), November 3-8; WALKER, BRIAN A DEBI: Tacoma, WA (McKinley Park Free Meth­ Republic of Mozambique Fairfield, IL, November 10-15; Streator, IL, November 17-22; odist), November 15; Reserved, November 23-30 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA EUROPEAN— Reserved, November 24-29 WELCH, MRS. DARLENE C.: Columbus, IN (First), November 1 Jerry Jennings, P.O. Box 48, Florida 1710, Repub­ MUNCIE, ROBERT & JANE: Syracuse, NY (First), November 3-8; WELLS, LINARD O.: Sikeston, MO (First), November 3-8; Jackson, lic of South Africa Rochester, NY (Immanuel), November 10-15; London, ONT (First), MS (Emmanuel), November 10-15; Grand Prairie, TX (First), November 17-22 November 17-22; Harrah, OK, November 29— December 6 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA WESTERN CAPE MURPHY, MARK N.: New Berlin, Wl (Milwaukee First), November WHITWORTH, ARTIE H.: Reserved, November 1-30 — Neville Williams, P.O. Box 74, Athlone 7764, 10-15; Potomac, IL, November 17-22 WHITWORTH, MARCUS A.: Henryetta, OK, November 3-8; Wray, CO, Republic of South Africa MYERS, HAROLD L: Swartz Creek, Ml (Lindenwood), November 3-8; November 11-15; Stuart, OK (Friendship), November 17-22 SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: BOPHUTHA- Clarksville, Ml (Elmdale), November 10-15; Reserved, November WILKERSON, ROYCE D.: Hahira, GA, November 13-15 TSWANA EAST— Wilton C. Maenetja, P.O. Box 16-30 •WILLIAMS, E. VERBAL: Downsview, ONT (Emmanuel), November 32, 0100 Mabopane, Republic of Bophutha- NAJARIAN, BERGE & DORIS: Las Vegas, NV (First), November 6-8; 1-6; Delta, PA, November 10-15; Reserved, November 24-29 tswana (Southern Africa) Fort Wright, KY (Covington Central), November 13-15; Stuart, FL, WISEHART, LENNY A JOY: Bethany, OK (Southern Nazarene Univer­ SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: BOPHUTHA- November 20-22; Reserved, November 24-29 sity), November 4-8 TSWANA SOUTH— J. Dibakwane, PO. Box 3960, NEFF, LARRY & PAT: Parkersburg, WV (Broadway), November 4-8 WOODWARD FAMILY EVANGELISM: Wauseon, OH, November 3-8; Mmabatho 8681, Republic of Bophuthatswana OVERTON, WILLIAM D.: Bath, NY, November 3-8; Alum Bank, PA Sunbury, OH (CCCU), November 10-15 (Southern Africa) (Ryot), November 10-15; Fort Lawn, SC, November 17-22 WOOTEN, D. J.: Lehighton, PA (Wesleyan), November 3-8 SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: EASTERN— R. M. OYLER, CALVIN A VIRGINIA: Cherryvale, KS, November 10-15 WRIGHT, E. GUY: Hagerstown, IN, November 3-8; Lizemores, WV, Ribisi, P.O. Box 15, Acornhoek 1360, Republic of PAGE, MARK: Chillicothe, OH (First), November 10-15; Nashport, OK November 10-15; Gwynn, VA (Gwynns Island), November 17-22; South Africa (United Methodist), November 17-22 Belington, WV (Weaver), November 24-29 SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: KWA NDEBELE— PASSMORE EVANGELISTIC PARTY: Monroeville, IN, November 3-8; •WYRICK, DENNIS E.: Frankfort, KY (Capital), November 20-27 Reserved, November 10-15; Vanderbilt, PA, November 17-22 YINGLING, KENNETH B.; Ridge Farm, IL November 3-8; Milan, IL, Nicholas Mahlangu, P.O. Box 633, Emphumalanga PENDLETON, JOHN P.: Lubbock, TX, November 15-22 November 10-15 0458, Republic of South Africa PERDUE, NELSON S.: Lima, OH (Community), November 4-8; Mar­ •designates retired elder SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: NORTHEASTERN— ietta, OH (First), November 11-15; Paden City, WV, November Wilson Makhubela, P.O. Box 160, Letaba 0870, 18-22 Republic of South Africa PFEIFER, DON, EVANGELISTIC TEAM: Burlington, NC (First), No­ SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: NORTHWEST— vember 1 -4; Sumter, SC (First), November 8-11; Orangeburg, SC D Mokebe, P.O. Box 137, Seshego 0742, Republic (Zone Indoor Camp), November 12-15; Apollo, PA (Youth for of South Africa Christ), November 21; Newport, KY (First), November 29 FOB SOUTHERN AFRICA NORTH: VENDA— S. L. Se- POSEY, WARREN: Jackson, Ml (First), November 22 bola, Box 84, Sibasa, Venda, Republic of South •QUALLS, PAUL M.: Concerts: Florida, November 1-15; Concerts: THE RECORD Africa Florida, Georgia, Colorado, November 16-30 SOUTHERN AFRICA SOUTH: KANGWANE— S. G. REID, WILLIAM Du Fairview Heights, IL (First), November 3-8; Tell Thabethe, P.O. Box 592, Sabie 1260, Republic of City, IN, November 10-15 South Africa RICHARDSON, KEN: East Peoria, IL, November 3-8; Oregon, IL, DISTRICT SOUTHERN AFRICA SOUTH: KWA ZULU SOUTH November 10-15; Peoria, IL (El-Bethel), November 17-22 SUPERINTENDENTS RICKEY HOWARD L: Franklin, OH (First), November 1-4; Reserved, — Samuel Ndhlovu, P.O. Box 1042, Pietermaritz­ November 8-11; Madison, Wl (First), November 22-28; Madison, The following are district superintendents of burg 3200, Republic of South Africa Wl (First), November 29-30 Phase 4 (Regular), Phase 3 (Mission), or Phase 2 SOUTHERN AFRICA SOUTH: SOUTHEASTERN— ROBINSON, TED L: Highland Heights, OH (Cleveland First), Novem­ (National Mission) districts. S. J. Phakathi, P.O. Box 441, Ermelo 2350, Repub­ ber 3-8; Wheelersburg, OH, November 10-15; Salem, OH (First), lic of South Africa November 17-22; Reserved, November 24-29 AFRICA SOUTHERN AFRICA SOUTH: SOUTHWESTERN— ROSE, WAYNE: Elk City, KS, November 3-8; Galena, KS (Parkhill), CAPE VERDE— Gilberto Evora, Caixa Postal 96, Minaar Zwane, PO. Box 93, Orlando East 1804, November 10-15; Nixa, MO, November 17-22 Praia, Sao Tiago, Republic of Cape Verde, West Republic of South Africa ROTH, RONALD W.: Nashville, TN (Bethel), November 3-8; Lebanon, Africa SWAZILAND NORTH— Solomon Magagula, P.O. TN (First), November 10-15; Syracuse, OH, November 17-22 MALAWI CENTRAL— R. B. Kalitera, P.O. Box 1036, Box 832, Manzini, Swaziland •SELFRIDGE, CARL D.: Wichita, KS (Olivet), November 10-15 Lilongwe, Malawi SWAZILAND SOUTH— Samuel Dlamini, P.O. Box SEMRAN, KIM A CINDY: Plymouth, Ml (Salvation Army), Novem­ MALAWI SOUTH— L. Domoya, P.O. Box 136, 141, Nhlangano, Swaziland ber 13 Zomba, Malawi TRANS SOUTH AFRICA: EASTERN CAPE— SEYMOUR, J. KEVIN: Kansas City, KS (Stony Point), November 3-8 MOZAMBIQUE LIMPOPO— Elias Mucasse, CP 12, Joshua Hamilton, P.O. Box 8109, Schauderville SMITH, CHARLES HASTINGS: North Vernon, IN, November 4-8; Chilembene, Republic of Mozambique 6060, Republic of South Africa Shelbyville, IN (First), November 9-11; Bloomington, C A Novem­ ber 15-22 MOZAMBIQUE MANJACAZE— Benjamin Langa, TRANS SOUTH AFRICA: NATAL— Michael Porthen, SMITH, DOYLE C.: Wrightsville, GA (Mount Olive), November 1-8; CP 96, Manjacaze, Republic of Mozambique P.O. Box 14019, Austerville 4005, Republic of Valley. AL (First), November 10-15; Nashville, TN (Cherokee Hills), MOZAMBIQUE MAPUTO— Solomon Made, Av. South Africa November 17-22; Reserved, November 24-29 SMITH, DUANE: Fenton, MO, November 3-8; Claremore, OK, Novem­ ber 11-15; Mackey, IN, November 17-22; Indianapolis, IN (M erid­ ian Street), November 24-29 •SMITH, OTTIS A MARGUERITE: Gainesville, GA (First), Novem­ ber 3-8 Book Briofs coupon SPURLOCK, WILLIAM Eu Reserved, November 23-29 See page 15 for description. STANIFORTH, KEN: Selma, CA, November 8-13; Manteca, CA (East), November 15-19; Alturas, CA, November 22-27; Dorris, CA, Please send ______copies of PA083-411-1322 November 29—December 4 STANTON, TED A DONNA: Staunton, VA (First), November 3-8 MISSIONS HAVE COME HOME TO AMERICA STREET, A. DAVID: Kempton, IL, November 3-8; Bedford, IN (Davis by Jerry L. Appleby Memorial), November 10-15 STRICKLAND, R, L “DICK": Parsons, KS, November 4-8; Springfield, a t $3.95 e a c h to: A d d 4% for handling and postage OH (First), November 11-15; Lubbock, TX (First), November 18- 120 p a g e s 22; Berne, IN (Mount Hope), November 24-29 Paper D ate ______1987 TAYLOR, BOBBY, EVANGELISTIC TEAM: Franklin, IN (Walters Cha­ ACCOUNT NUMBER . pel), November 10-15 •TAYLOR, MENDELL L : Oskaloosa, IA (Vennard College), Novem­ Name ber 2-6 TAYLOR, ROBERT W.: Hamilton, OH (Cincinnati Tri-County), Novem­ Street ber 4-8; Martinsville, IN (First), November 11-15; Amelia, OH, C ity _ November 18-22; Chicago Heights, IL, November 27-29 TAYLOR, RON: Summerville, SC, November 3-8; Albany, KY (First), State/Province______Zip November 10-15; Anniston, AL, November 29— December 4 CHECK or MONEY ORDER Enclosed $_ THOMPSON, ROBERT A TERESA: Albany, KY (First), November 3-8 THORNTON, WALLACE O.: Indianapolis, IN (Bridgeport), November CHARGE (30-day) TO: □ Personal _ . other account 3-8; Louisville, KY (The Bible Church), November 14-22 TOOLEY, JAMES: Coppers Cove, TX (Hillside Evangelical Methodist), November 3-15; Quincy, IL (Restoration Ministries Seminar), Clip and Mail TODAY! 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NOVEMBER 1, 1987 TRANS SOUTH AFRICA: NORTHERN— L. B. Smith, KOREA CENTRAL— YU, Dong-Hyung, 357-12 Kan- PHILIPPINES CENTRAL VISAYAN— Jose L. Caus­ P.O Box 88588, Newdare 2112, Republic of sok Dong, Nam-Ku, Inchon City 160-01 Korea ing, Jr., Church of the Nazarene, 513 New Frontier South Africa KOREA EAST— PAE, Whan-Ho, Chugong Kaeun St., Mabolo, Cebu City 6401, Republic of the Phil­ ZAMBIA NORTH— Rev George Kaputula, P.O. Box Apt. 206-101, 21-3 Tangu-Dong, Wonju City, ippines 48, Chamboli, Kitwe, Zambia Kangwon-Do, 220 Korea PHILIPPINES EASTERN VISAYAN— Joel Detalo. ZAMBIA SOUTH— John Zulu, P.O. Box 320137, KOREA HONAM— SUH, Jung-Moon, Namjung- P.O. Box 153, Youngfield, Tacloban City, Leyte Woodlands, Lusaka, Zambia Dong 1KA, 14-5 2nd Floor, Iri City, Chongbuk 510 7101, Republic of the Philippines ZIMBABWE EAST— Paul Mukome, P.O. Box ST Korea PHILIPPINES MINDANAO EAST— Honorio C 154, Southerton, Harare, Zimbabwe KOREA SOUTH— KIM, Jung-Dae, Mok Dong Mateo, Sr., P.O. Box 328, Davao City 9501, Repub­ ZIMBABWE WEST— J. Ndhlovu, P.O. Box 2445, Bu­ 116-18, Chung-Gu, Taejon City, Korea 330 lic of the Philippines lawayo, Zimbabwe KOREA YONGNAM— AHN, Young-Sup, 807-4 PHILIPPINES MINDANAO WEST— Filomeno Bal- Hwanggung-Dong, Susong-Gu Ku, Taegu City ayo, Jr., P.O. Box 276, Cagayan de Oro City, Mind­ ASIA-PACIFIC 634, Korea anao, Republic of the Philippines AUSTRALIA NORTHERN PACIFIC— John White, NEW ZEALAND— Byran Schortinghouse, 30 River- PHILIPPINES WESTERN VISAYAN— Herminio Tab- 44 Keith St., Capalaba, Queensland 4157, Austra­ hills Ave., Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand uena, P.O. Box 448, hoilo City 5901, Republic of lia PAPUA NEW GUINEA HIGHLANDS— Kawali Boi, the Philippines AUSTRALIA SOUTHERN— Max Stone, 44 Dinsdale P.O. Box 456, Mount Hagen, WHP, Papua New REPUBLIC OF CHINA/TAIWAN— KUO, Min-Hua, Rd„ Boronia, Victoria, 3155, Australia Guinea 2/FI., 54 Lane 216, Section 4, Chung Hsiao East BURMA— Robin Seia, P.O. Box 1301, 210(B) PHILIPPINES LUZON CENTRAL— Meliton G Ber- Road, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Bogyoke St., Rangoon, Burma nabe, 7 Dewey Street, Binalonan, Pangasinan SAMOA— Vaimanino Pomele, P.O. Box 1479, Lo- INDONESIA— Stephanus Hartoyo, Dirgantar 111/15, 0714, Republic of the Philippines topa, Apia, Western Samoa Babarsari, Yogyakarta, Indonesia PHILIPPINES LUZON METRO MANILA— Clemente JAPAN— Tsuyoshi Kuboki, 12-1-5 Minami 16, Chuo Haban, P.O. Box 223, Greenhills 3113, Metro Ma­ CANADA Ku, Sapporo 064, Japan nila, Republic of the Philippines CANADA ATLANTIC— William E. Stewart, 14 Holly­ wood Dr., Moncton, N.B. E1E 2R5, Canada CANADA CENTRAL— Lome V. MacMillan, 38 River- head Dr., Rexdale, Toronto, Ont. M9W 4G6, Can­ Du/ting Ve(imbex/6

HERALD OF HOLINESS BRAZIL SOUTH: RIO— Amadeu Teixeira, CP 77101, 26.000 Nova Iguazu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CHILE BIO BIO— Guido Rosas, Casilla 523, Con­ cepcion, Chile SfarnJU, CHILE CENTRAL— Alfredo Veloso, Casilla 123, Correo 30, Santiago, Chile a fyU K s $■ 'iVrpnt t& sU U ftfaO Ai& 'tjU L COLOMBIA-COSTA NORTE— Eduardo Meza, Apartado Aereo 133, Cartagena, Colombia v th i; ‘/naoufr ‘u/nuflo COLOMBIA-SUROCCIDENTE— Adalberto Herrera, Apartado Aereo 7784, Cali, Valle, Colombia addcdt#M £& t&'yM L, JMpzruaMa ECUADOR AUSTRO— Pedro Campuzano, Casilla 5004, Cuenca, Ecuador xuncc tkLde/U ^^rx^JiiM faw d. &&& ECUADOR SIERRA— Carlos Dellepere, Casilla 5027, Sucursal 11, CCI, Quito, Ecuador ‘m M j'/ u ejw f, M iLgflfrtdu yOLSKLurkJ aM cA s PERU ALTOMARANON— Manuel Rojas T., Mariscal Castilla 458, Apartado 42, Jaen, Peru £Ais4/^im, - PERU AMAZONAS— Roberto Atamain, Apartado Postal 193, Chiclayo, Peru AjsfatoovLOKj’ JO ftti 'xjJiam aU & twdu/eA; PERU ANDINO— Carel Figueroa, Apartado 68, Cajamarca #119, Chota, Peru PERU CAJAMARCA— Julio Nunura, Apartado 104, 'j& cdtytAJ. Cj& tldU j. c?nL7yi. Postal 3179, Lima 100, Peru PERU NORTH— Modesto Rivera, Apartado 209, Chiclayo, Peru PERU NORTHEAST— Mario Acuna, Apartado “.Honoring the Trust” Postal 139, Moyobamba, Peru URUGUAY NORTH— Jesus Bernat, Manuel Oribe The “Basic” Pension and Benefits programs for Nazarene 338, Tacuarembo, Uruguay ministers and their wives are provided by you through pay­ URUGUAY SOUTH— Adan Villalba, Avelino Miranda ment of each local church’s Pensions and Benefits Fund. 2667, Montevideo, Uruguay UNITED STATES Board of Pensions and Benefits USA CENTRAL U.S.A. CHICAGO CENTRAL— E Keith Bottles, 239 E. An­ derson St., Bourbonnais, IL 60914 EURASIA Perez, District Office, Apartado 460, Antigua Gua­ EASTERN MICHIGAN— C. Marselle Knight, P.O. temala, Guatemala BRITISH ISLES NORTH— John Paton, 11 Lady Wat­ Box 775, Howell, Ml 48843 GUATEMALA SOUTHWEST— Lauro Santiago, son Gardens, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland ILLINOIS— John J. 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Dinakaran, Box 20, Anandagiri, Bangarapet MEXICO NORTHWEST— Armando Cortez, Apar­ INCOME 563 114, Karnataka, South India tado Postal 202, 22000 Tijuana, B.C.N., Mexico Selling Christmas •INDIA SOUTH: TAMIL NADU— Sam Karunakaran MEXICO SOUTH— Rene Jimenez G„ Apartado 203 • Stationery (acting), Box 20, Anandagiri, Bangarapet 563 114, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas 29000, Mexico Karnataka, South India MEXICO SOUTH PACIFIC— Manuel Gurrion Lopez, Calendars ITALY— Salvatore Scognamiglio, Via A. Fogazzaro Apartado Postal 42, Ciudad Ixtepec, Oaxaca • Gift Wrap 11, 00137 Roma, Italy 70110, Mexico Selected •MIDDLE EAST— Jacob Ammari, P.O Box 9761, MEXICO WEST—Jonas Aquino L , Apartado Amman, Jordan 1-1969, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Z.P. 44100, Mexico MIDDLE EUROPEAN— Thomas Vollenweider, Ho- NICARAGUA— Nicanor Mairena, Apartado 5396, henzollernstr 26, 1000 Berlin 49, West Germany Managua, Nicaragua NETHERLANDS— Cor Holleman, Stationsweg 8, PANAMA— Jose B. 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NOVEMBER 1, 1987 JOHN R. LIGHTFOOT to Nashville (Ga.) First write to Pastor Will Haworth, 512 S. Fowler, P.O. Box JAMES S. MITCHELL from Stamps (Ark.) Commu­ 600, Meade, KS 67864. nity to Little Rock (Ark.) Westwood Announcements should reach us three months RONALD L. PHELPS from Richland (Okla.) First to prior to the date of the event announced. Alva (Okla.) First HOWARD L. PLUMMER, JR., from Cupertino, Calif., to Timberlake (Ga.) First RECOMMENDATIONS EARL ROBERTSON from Arvada (Colo.) first to St. I recommend to pastors and churches evangelist Louis (Mo.) Southwest REV. WARREN BASS. Rev. Bass is an anointed CLINTON M. STETSON from Culver City, Calif., to preacher. He has the gifts of an evangelist and has a Boscobel (Wis.) First passion and burden for souls. Brother Bass will help JAMES D. WILSON from Rehobath (Ga.) to associ­ any church that calls him for a revival and will work ate, Atlanta (Ga.) Riverside with the pastor to cultivate the people that need to be GARY L. WORTHINGTON to Yankton (S.Dak.) First reached for the Lord. His address is Box 126, Har­ ford, WV 25247. Telephone number is 304-882- MOVING MISSIONARIES 3718.— J. Wilmer Lambert, Central Ohio district su­ perintendent. DR. DEAN FLEMMING, Philippines, Field address: Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, P.O. I recommend REV. JAMES MONCK as a commis­ Box 556, MCC 3117, Makati, Metro Manila, Re­ sioned evangelist. He is reentering the field where he public of the Philippines served effectively for several years. He is a good DR. BERT and LOLA DANIELS,- New Zealand, Field preacher and can also carry the music program. He address: 30 Riverhills Avenue, Pakuranga, Auck­ ministers effectively to all ages. You may contact him a time to share... land, New Zealand at 957 Naomi Ave., Chico, CA 95926 (916-895-1215). REV. STEPHEN and BRENDA HEAP, Brazil, Field — Walter M. Hubbard. Sacramento district superin­ in the Thanksgiving Offering address: C.P 4121, 01051 Sao Paulo SP, Brazil tendent. for World Evangelism MR. TERRY and ANDREA PHILLIPS,- Papua New The location of evangelists may be secured Guinea, Field address: P.O. Box 6606, Boroko, through Evangelism Ministries' toll-free number, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 800-821-2154. REV. STANLEY and NORMA STOREY, Guatemala, Field address: 13 Calle 1 -51, Zona 10, Guatemala, VITAL STATISTICS C.A. GOAL: $9,250,000 CHILD OF NAZARENE ELDER DIES IN •Specialized Assignment Personnel TRAFFIC MISHAP Shaun Rogers, 9, the son of STEWARDSHIP SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS Nazarene pastor Warren W. Rog­ The Meade, Kans., church will commemorate its ers, Jr., died after stepping into the 65th anniversary with special services Sunday, No­ path of a motor home August 5. vember 29. The congregation invites all former pas­ The child was attempting to cross Warren III. The mother and father and Warren were tors, members, and friends for this time of celebra­ a divided highway at a motel where all witnesses to the accident. tion. Those who are unable to attend are encouraged the family was staying when he Rev. Rogers is pastor of the Institute, W.Va., to send letters of greeting. Former pastor, Rev. Har­ was struck. The Rogers were in Church of the Nazarene. old McKellips, will speak in the morning service at Summersville, W.Va., to attend the Funeral services were conducted in Detroit, Au­ 10:30 a .m . There will be a noon dinner in the fellow­ NWMS Convention and West Virginia South district gust 11. ship hall, a special time for photos at 2 p.m ., and an assembly. “People in our church and Nazarenes everywhere afternoon service at 3:00 with District Superinten­ The child is survived by his father and mother, have really been a great help to us in our loss. We are dent W. T. Dougharty speaking. For more information Linda, and three siblings: Jonathan, Michelle, and taking each day as it comes,” said Rev. Rogers.

= 1 1 1 THEME: ppiLconlii5 (Preachers and Leaders Conference) 2 Corinthians 3— 5 THEY'LL BE WITH US

General Superintendents:

Dr. Eugene L. Stowe Dr Charles H. Strickland Dr Raymond W. hum Dr Jerald D. Johnson Dr William M. Greathouse Dr. John A. Knight S p eak ers

D r John Maxwell Dr Reuben Welch D r BUI Sullivan Dr. M illard Reed D r Morris Welgelt D r James V. Morsch Dr. Paul C unningham Rev. Keith Maule

PALCOn III is a growth conference planned for all preachers, associates, missionaries, evangelists, chaplains, licensed ministers, retired ministers, college personnel, and district superintendents. The conference will be a time of personal and spiritual enrichment. The focus will be threefold— the minister, the ministry, and the mission. Join others from across your educational zone for "A GATHERING FOR RENEWAL."

PALCON III DATES FEATURES: COST: May 30—June 3 Southern Nazarene University Seminars $175 per person (includes four nights lodg­ June 6-10 Mount Vernon Nazarene College ing, 11 meals, snacks, and conference mate­ June 13-17 Olivet Nazarene University Great Music rials) June 27—July 1 Eastern Nazarene College July 11-15 Trevecca Nazarene College Outstanding Speakers REGISTRATION: July 18-22 MidAmerica Nazarene College Covenant Groups Register through your district office or August 1-5 Northwest Nazarene College PALCON III August 15-19 Point Loma Nazarene College Spiritual Renewal Pastoral Ministries, 6401 The Paseo August 22-26 Eurasia PALCON— Blackpool, England Kansas City, MO 64131 (816-333-7000, ext Rich Fellowship 232)

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JOHN AND JANICE THOMAS, Lake City, Other new language projects are in various stages of the translation Pa„ a boy, Benjamin David, Aug. 18 to RICHARD AND DEBORAH (MOON) TOWN­ and production system. They include: Living Bibles or Living Bible portions SEND, Bethany, Okla., a boy, Neil Robert, Aug. 6 in Tamil, Bengali, Arabic, and Greek. to KEITH AND VALARIE (BIRD) WILLIAMSON, Revisions of earlier versions of Living Bibles or Living Bible portions Sublette, Kans., a boy Aaron Keith, June 27 to DANNY AND PAIGE (WOODS) WRIGHT, North are underway in Chinese, Japanese, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Tamil, and Little Rock, Ark., a boy Seth Daniel, Aug. 8 Italian. □ ADOPTIONS by DAN AND CATHIE (FIELDCAMP) CARNLINE, Bethany, Okla., a girl, Victoria Catherine, born Aug. EDUCATORS ASK END OF “ NEGLECT” OF RELIGIONS. A panel of edu­ 24, 1987, adopted Aug. 27 cators has called for an end to “the curricular silence on religion” since the by REV. SCOTT K. AND TERRY (FERREN) LOWRY, Lilburn, Ga„ a girl, Amanda Elizabeth, born Supreme Court banished officially sanctioned prayer in public schools 25 Nov. 24, 1984, adopted May 8 years ago. In a report commissioned by the 80,000 member Association of MARRIAGES Supervision and Curriculum Development, the educators deplored what DONELLA JANE PEAL and MARK EDWARD they called the schools’ ‘benign neglect' of the role religion has played in DAVIS at Irving, Tex., Aug. 1 LORI ELIZABETH JONES and EDWARD DAVID shaping American and world history.” BELZER at Lenexa, Kans., Aug. 8 The report says, “The quest for religious freedom that fueled the es­ KARI LYNN HELSTROM and KARL ALLAN tablishment of this nation receives scant treatment,” and adds that “text­ MEIER at Olympia, Wash., Aug. 15 CHERI LYNN MULLEN and LAURIE EDWIN books have even less to say about the profound part religious belief has SCHWARTZ at Red Deer, Alta., Aug. 15 played in the more recent U.S. history” (from the abolitionist and tem­ TERESA SPRENKLE and KENNETH SWINE- perance movements of the 19th century to the civil rights movement of the FORD at Selinsgrove, Pa., Aug. 15 DANNA LYNN BELL and DARIN RAY ATKINS at 20th). Fairfax, Ala., Aug. 22 People for the American Way, a liberal lobby opposing censorship, DESSIA LYN BRANDT and ERIC RAY MALONE at Wichita, Kans., Aug. 22 and Americans United for Separation of Church and State have also KELLY PHILPOT and CALVIN PHILLIP MILLER at faulted history textbooks for slighting religion. □ Oxnard, Calif., Aug. 29 ANNIVERSARIES MR. AND MRS. CLARK FRAZIER celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sun­ OCCULT MOVIES ON THE RISE. There is a growing interest in psychic day, Sept. 6, at Wichita, Kans., First Church. About “channeling,” made popular by Shirley MacLaine’s “Out on a Limb" tele­ 300 friends, relatives, and out-of-town guests at­ tended the reception. Clark and Luella were married vision miniseries. This new wave of occultism and witchcraft is accom­ Sept. 5, 1937, in Tulsa. panied by recently released movies such as Witchboard, Angel Heart, and The Fraziers have three children: Mary Frazier Evil Dead 2— Dead by Dawn. Morgan-Spasoff, San Diego; Gary Frazier of Okla­ homa City; and Donna Frazier Mills of Enid, Okla. Cult researchers are concerned that the films will serve to increase They have four grandchildren. society’s appetite to experiment with the occult. □ Mr. Frazier is retired after 44 years with Southwest­ ern Bell Telephone Company. They are still active members of Wichita First Church. REV. AND MRS. C. R. (LUCILLE) MOORE, Lake SOVIET NEWSPAPER NOTES GROWTH OF CHURCH WEDDINGS. Church marriages are becoming increasingly popular in the Soviet Union, SHOWERS OF BLESSING’S and the number of atheist couples who want a church wedding is steadily increasing, according to the communist newspaper Pravda Vostoka. The paper said many atheist couples find a civil ceremony to be ER meaningless and ordinary, while a church marriage is “something special,” even if couples and guests are unsure of church rituals. 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HERALD OF HOLINESS Worth, Fla., celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. the Nazarene in Yorktown and also in Fonehill, Sask. REV. B. F. WOODALL and his wife, NOLA, ob­ 10 in the mountains of North Carolina with their sons, They have been active in the church for nearly 50 served their 60th anniversary Aug. 23, at the East Larry, Dennis, and Paul, and their families (eight years. Mrs. Sharpies is a talented pianist and or­ Gadsden, Ala., church. Friends and relatives at­ grandchildren). Sept. 19 their children and grand­ ganist, and Rev. Sharpies is an excellent tenor singer tended the afternoon celebration. children hosted another celebration at Lake Worth They made a record and also composed some mu­ Rev. and Mrs. Woodall are still active in church. Towers Community Room for their many friends. sic. Mrs. Sharpies still teaches piano. Rev. Woodall is the associate pastor of the East Rev. Moore, retired, pastored Lake Worth First A celebration of the occasion was organized by the Gadsden Church. All of Rev. Woodall's ministry has Church for 32 years. ladies of the church and over 120 friends and rela­ been in Alabama. RONALD AND RUBY RIEDER celebrated their tives were in attendance. Congratulations were re­ 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 18 in Warren, Pa. A ceived from the Board of General Superintendents, DIRECTORIES reception was hosted by Warren First Church Aug. the district superintendent, and premier of Sas­ 23. This occasion was celebrated along with the 25th katchewan, and others. BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS: Of­ wedding anniversary of their son and his wife, Rev. MR. AND MRS. HERBERT CLYDE SPAIN, SR., fice: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Stephen and Irene Rieder, missionaries home on were given a surprise 50th wedding anniversary Charles H. Strickland, Chairman; Eugene L. Stowe, deputation. party, Aug. 9, at Knoxville, Tenn., First Church. They Vice-Chairman: Raymond W. Hurn, Secretary; Wil­ REV AND MRS. JAMES J. (EVA) SHARPLES of were married at Nashville First Church Aug. 7,1937, liam M. Greathouse; Jerald D. Johnson; John A. Yorktown, Sask., celebrated their 50th wedding anni­ by Rev. H. H. Wyse. Knight versary Aug. 29. Rev. and Mrs. Sharpies were mar­ Their children are Mrs. William (Anita) DeWees of GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT EMERITI: D. I. Van- ried by Rev. Easter on Aug. 29, 1937, at the United Ohio and Herbert, Jr., of Colorado. Grandchildren are derpool, 9204 N. Olive Ln, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248; Church of Canada in Yorktown. Rev. Sharpies is a Billy and Renae of Ohio, and a great-grandchild, Samuel Young, 5639 W. 92nd PI., Overland Park, KS retired Nazarene evangelist. He and Mrs. Sharpies Mallory DeWees. 66207; Edward Lawlor, Le Rondelet Apt. No. 206, served in evangelism for 27 years. They ministered all Mrs. Spain was a primary and middler Sunday 1150 Anchorage Ln., San Diego, CA 92106; George over North America, including Alaska, most of Can­ School teacher for over 30 years. Mr. Spain is a Coulter, 9310 Canterbury, Leawood, KS 66206; V. H. ada, and most of the United States. The Sharpies retired plumber from Union Carbide-Oak Ridge, Lewis, 1406 Cambridge, Olathe, KS 66062; Orville were instrumental in the formation of the Church of Tenn. W. Jenkins, 2309 W. 103rd St., Leawood, KS 66206

Conducted by W. E. sent me” (John 5:19, 30; 6:38, RSV). Similar ref­ McCumber, erences abound. E d ito r Jesus came to restore a right order. Man was cre­ ated to be lord over the earth, but steward under We welcome questions on biblical and doctrinal matters. The God. The first Adam rebelled and chaos resulted. editor is not able to send replies to questions not selected for The last Adam came to demonstrate the sov­ publication. Address: ANSWER CORNER, Herald of Holiness, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. ereignty of God that the first Adam had chal­ lenged and that evil powers have ever since at­ tempted to usurp. When all things are subject to In 2 Timothy 4:17 the apostle Paul speaks of Christ, the last of which is death, then He—with being delivered from the lion’s mouth. He goes all things—will be subject to God, for it is as rep­ on to say in verse 18, “And the Lord shall de­ resentative man that all things are being placed EE 23 liver me from every evil work, and will preserve under Jesus’ feet. Thus the original purpose of me unto his heavenly kingdom.” Yet verses 6-8 God in the creation of man will be fulfilled. are often referred to as his last testimony, and That He delivers the Kingdom to the Father at he is supposed to have been executed shortly “the end” does not mean that the Son is not co- after he wrote this letter. What kind of deliv­ equally and coeternally divine with the Father. erance do you call having your head chopped The very nature of the Son is to be eternally off? yielded in love to the will of the Father. What He I call it final deliverance. Paul did not mean that delivers to the Father is not His essential being he would always escape those who sought his life. as the Son, but the Kingdom that the Father has He was too well acquainted with his Lord’s death made subject to Him as the last Adam. Subordi­ to believe that. What seems to you like a con­ nation does not mean inequality. The Son does tradiction can be resolved simply if you accept not and cannot surrender His divinity. He cannot the sentiment expressed by John Wesley, that the empty himself of himself. The God who will be servant of God is immortal until his work is done. “all in all” or “everything to everyone” in the end What Paul intended here is, I think, well under­ is the triune God, God the Father, Son, and Holy stood by R. C. H. Lenski, who interprets the Spirit. □ phrase “shall deliver me” to mean “the saving act of placing into heaven and the continuing safety When did the Church of the Nazarene start bap­ that follows.” Since the headsman’s axe de­ tizing infants instead of dedicating them to the scended and Paul went to heaven, he hasn’t been Lord? I have been in the church many years harassed, jailed, beaten, or killed again, nor will and only recently have I seen this happen. he be forever. □ Your experience, like mine, has been longer than it has been broad. The fact is, the Church of the Does 1 Corinthians 15:28 imply that Jesus will Nazarene has always practiced infant baptism, be subordinate to God in the final order when holding that children of believing parents are in­ God establishes His kingdom on earth? cluded in the covenant of grace, and that the cov­ It does not imply it, it plainly states it. But enant sign of baptism, therefore, should not be what’s new? Jesus has always been subordinate to denied to them. The Church of the Nazarene also God, as the Son to the Father. Jesus, the Son of dedicates infants, if that is what the parents de­ God, was in the world on a mission. He was sire. Probably more infant dedications than in­ “sent” by the Father. Therefore, He said, “I seek fant baptisms take place among our people. I not my own will but the will of him who sent cannot support that “probably” with statistics, me.” And again, “I have come down from heaven, for my experience and observation in this regard not to do my own will, but the will of him who have been quite limited. □

NOVEMBER 1, 1987 REVIVAL BREAKS DRY SPELL NEWS OF m i The Buchanan, Mich., North Star Harold Ivan Smith church was in a dry spell until its re­ EVANGELISM cent revival with Evangelists Mike and Gloria Helms. According to Pastor Leonard Bailey, When the young man came from To­ “Timely message by Rev. Helms stirred ledo to visit his sister, he didn’t realize everyone who attended the meetings. her new church, Gibonsburg, Ohio, On Sunday morning, a longtime mem­ Church of the Nazarene, would be in ber of the church was reclaimed, and revival. He really wasn’t the church her daughter and son-in-law were “type.” He was involved with drugs and saved. These were the first conversions in an illicit relationship with a woman. at our altar in more than a year. We are But before he went home he decided to trusting God to break through to other attend one service to hear what Evan­ hearts that have been hardened by sin gelists Jim and Rosemary Green had to and disobedience. The church has been say. Though he didn’t go to the altar challenged to renew its commitment to that evening, he couldn’t get away from the Great Commission by the power of the evangelists’ message. Back in To­ the Holy Spirit.” □ ledo, he began attending church, cleaned himself up, kicked the drug habit, and ended the relationship. This was only one exciting result of THE the recent Gibonsburg revival, accord­ ing to Pastor Audry Miller. “Our re­ CHURCH SCENE vival attendance was larger than our average Sunday School attendance,” he The Lighthouse Chapel Church reports. A total of six people found of the Nazarene was organized with A unique selection of prose-verse com­ spiritual help at an altar of prayer. 12 charter members June 7 in plem ented w ith delightful pen and ink “Sunday School attendance has been sketches by a widely recognized author and Portsmouth, N.H. The people de­ on the increase since the revival, and speaker. cided advertising in the area newspa­ Refreshing meditations of the first Christ­ we’re still seeing more results as the pers was not enough. “We must go out mas reflect hope and peace for today’s Holy Spirit keeps working.” □ into the homes of the community to world. tell them of Christ.” 16 pages. Striking red, gold, and black cover. b V i" x 8 V2". Gift/mailing envelope. August 20-22, an evangelism clinic A Handbook for Miljtaty P< PA083-410-7422 98*; 10 for $8.82 was held with June Cole from Grove Add 4% handling and postage City, Ohio, the Northeast coordinator Ideal as a Greeting Card for personal evangelism. During the three days, 10 participants met at the or Gift Booklet parsonage for instruction, and then NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE canvassed about 100 homes in teams of Post Office Box 419527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 Prices sub/ect to change without notice three. The gospel was presented in eight homes with three praying to re­ USE SPECIAL OFFER ORDER ceive Christ. Two asked for further in­ COUPON ON PAGE 29 formation and a follow-up call, and two asked to be recontacted at a later date. anniversary dinner, Saturday evening, A monthly newsletter, The Beacon, is May 22. Eight members o f the church also being published and mailed to over were honored for 25 years or more of 30 extended families of the church. consecutive service. Mrs. Muriel Hart, The morning services are averaging in a 60-year member of the church, was the 30s and presently Pastor Craig also recognized. Everett is searching for property upon During the past 75 years the church which to build. □ has actively spread the gospel in mid- Orange County. It has organized and SANTA ANA FIRST CHURCH mothered three new churches—Santa 75TH ANNIVERSARY Ana Edinger Church; Orange, Calif., In May of this year the Santa Ana, First Church; and Garden Grove, Calif., First Church, celebrated its 75th Calif., First Church. Under the lead­ anniversary. ership of Pastor Kent Anderson, the The week-long celebration May congregation has been raising funds to Important guidelines for adjusW 17-23, featured Dr. Robert Scott, direc­ establish a new church in the Irvine- to military life and overajpinc temptations with a s tro « 5 P h^ tor of World Mission; Dr. B. Edgar M ission Viejo area o f south Orange sis on “How to Stay oroop Spiri­ Johnson, general secretary; and Rev. B. County. tually." 64 pages. Illustrated. Pa* Maurice Hall, superintendent of the Many letters of congratulation were Southern California District, as special received, including a proclamation speakers. All are former pastors of from the City o f Santa Ana, presented Santa Ana First. Paul Skiles, director by Mayor Dan Young. Among others of Media Services, and former member sending congratulations were Califor­ of the church, also presented an im­ nia State Senator John Seymour, Cali­ pressive multimedia program. fornia Governor George Deukmajian, Over 400 people were served at an and President Ronald Reagan. □

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sented a sizable check, raised from the rene College, Clyburn has pastored region, to assist in the construction of Marietta, Ga., First Church since 1974. the first Nazarene church building in Prior to this he pastored the Fairfax, that newly entered field. Ala., Valley Church for six years and During the conference, the regional the Lebanon, Tenn., church for four Mark Graham, Reporter director announced that the region has years. Since 1983 he has been the commissioned one of its own to open Board of Christian Life chairman for AFRICA REGIONAL new work in Senegal. Gilbert Evora, the Georgia District. CONFERENCE/COUNCIL who has served as superintendent of He and his wife, Pam, have two sons, the Cape Verde Mission District, is re­ Gregory and Brian; a daughter, Debra Almost 1,000 persons attended the signing that post to begin the new work Hines; and two grandchildren. □ second Africa Regional Conference in West Africa. —NN and the Africa Regional Council at the The final service concluded with University of Zimbabwe in Harare, Holy Communion. Missionary Har­ ANNOUNCEMENT September 10-13. General Superinten­ mon Schmelzenbach reported that it With the unanimous approval of the dent Charles H. Strickland, Regional was a time of deep commitment and Board of General Superintendents Director Richard Zanner, and a lead­ rededication. □ and in consultation with the Advisory ership team from headquarters in Kan­ —NN Council of the Houston District, I have sas City, met with the delegates and appointed Rev. J. W. “Bill” Lancaster visitors representing all of the coun­ ANNOUNCEMENT (presently district superintendent of tries (37 districts) in Africa in which the Mississippi District) as superinten­ With the unanimous approval of the the Church of the Nazarene is regis­ dent of the Houston District effective board of General Superintendents and November 16, 1987. tered. in consultation with the Advisory The theme of the conference, —Jerald D. Johnson Council of the Mississippi District, I General Superintendent “Touching Others,” was taken from 1 have appointed Rev. Lowell T. Clyburn Thessalonians 5:14. Devotionals high­ (presently pastor of Marietta, Ga., lighting the theme were brought by the Church of the Nazarene)'as superin­ LANCASTER IS HOUSTON general superintendent and Stephen tendent of the Mississippi District ef­ SUPERINTENDENT Manley, evangelist. fective November 16, 1987. J. W. (Bill) Lancaster, For the first time, reports were re­ — Eugene L. Stowe 53, has been appointed General Superintendent ceived from Botswana, Ivory Coast, superintendent of the Kenya, and Uganda. All of the mission Houston District. The directors and field directors were CLYBURN IS NEW appointment was made present. SUPERINTENDENT OF by General Superinten­ John Smee, World Mission Division MISSISSIPPI dent Jerald D. Johnson, administrative assistant, represented Lowell T. Clyburn, 48, effective November 16. He replaces D. director Robert Scott, who was unable has been appointed su­ W. Thaxton, who died of a heart attack to attend due to illness. Other repre­ perintendent of the Mis­ September 12. sentatives from headquarters included sissippi District. The ap­ Ordained in 1965, Lancaster holds D. Moody Gunter, Finance Division pointment was made by the B.A. from Emmanuel Bible Col­ director; Nina Gunter, NWMS general General Superintendent lege. He was appointed superintendent director; Phil Riley, CL/SS Division di­ Eugene L. Stowe, effec­ of the Mississippi District in May rector; and Bill Sullivan, Church tive November 16. He replaces J. W. 1980. Prior to this, he pastored Growth Division director. (Bill) Lancaster who was appointed su­ churches in Alabama and North Caro­ John Seaman, mission director for perintendent of the Houston District. lina. He and his wife, Retha, have two the Ivory Coast Pioneer Area, was pre­ A 1963 graduate of Trevecca Naza­ children. □ — NN

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