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A Gallery of Nazarene Artists Peace and Freedom For 199— The "Herald’’ in Every Home! Herald of Holiness CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Volume 79, Number 7 FEATURE ARTICLES JULY 1990

16 Surprise A Gallery of C. Dale German Nazarene Artists

10 Lotto Lust J o s e p h R. M c A u l i f f e

SPECIAL REPORT 30 Peace and Freedom 13 J acob W. B l a n k e n s h ip The Gallup Survey: The Great Commission and Stewardship DEPARTMENTS 2 Editor’s Choice CONTINUING COLUMNS M a r k G r a h a m M a n a g i n g E d i t o r 6 In a Woman’s Voice 4 Readers Write 32 R ebec c a L a ir d 12 General Angel with the 8 When You Pray Superintendent’s E D ee F r e e b o r n Viewpoint Crown of Life M a r t h a T y l e r J o h n 14 Into the Word W illia m J. P r in c e R e u b e n W e lc h 34 News 33 Rhythms of the Spirit M a r k G r a h a m M o r r is A W eigelt T o m F e l d e r 47 Observer at Large 42 Etcetera T o m F e l d e r W . E. M c C u m b e r Letters from Home 48 Late News J im a n d M a r il e e W ilson M a r k G r a h a m (Inside back cover) T o m F e l d e r MARK GRAHAM Editor's Choice MANAGING EDITOR A Call to Art

remember the art projects dur­ while dad sits in pajamas reading the as a photography exhibit by the late ing my elementary school days. Sunday morning paper. Robert Mapplethorpe, depicting ho­ I’m not exactly sure, but I think moerotic, sadomasochistic images, 1I think it was then that I real­ the dominant reason behind my as well as photos of nude children. ized God had no plans for me to be Did you know the NEA paid an artist. Still, I recall the joy of ex­ $15,000 of taxpayers' money to An­ pressing myself with paint and dres Serrano for his photographs, Crayolas, and I am reminded of it as one of which depicted a crucifix my six-year-old brings home his submerged in ajar of urine? “masterpieces” from school these Granted, the NEA supports a lot days. of positive things. Of their more Art is a wonderful thing. It has the than 80,000 grants that help to fund power to lift us from our common symphonies and other cultural day-to-day existence and transport events annually, only a couple of us to the high and lofty realms. In dozen have been singled out as be­ fact, I think art is among those ing controversial. things that Paul admonishes us to Still, it is a sad day for society look to for relief in our times of trou­ when obscenity and blasphemy are ble, despair, or dullness (Philippians displayed in the galleries of our na­ 4:8). I have spent more than a few tion under the guise of art. lunch hours walking the hallways of fondness for Rockwell’s art is that All the more reason for Christians the nearby Nelson Atkins gallery underneath his paintings lies a sense to value those persons within our just to gain a sense of release from of uprightness and appropriateness, community who have been graced the humdrum boredom that occa­ a sense of positive family values and with the talent to be artists. Check sionally sets in. morality. He depicted life as we re­ the expense ledger on almost any I’m not saying that I’m an art member it from our childhood or at college campus and you’ll find that critic or a connoisseur. I don’t know least the way we would like to re­ the gulf between the amount of that I could even tell you what m em ber it. money being spent on developing makes a piece of art great or com­ budding artists, as compared with monplace. But there is something developing the athletic program, is about staring at an old master and vast. pausing to wonder what the artist Sure, I enjoy sports, but I must say was feeling and thinking when he that a dunked basketball doesn't af­ laid those strokes down on canvas fect me the same as a beautiful wa- decades or centuries ago. tercolor. I appreciate the work of many art­ We often emphasize that God ists, although I must admit that I calls some to the mission field or to could never figure out what Picasso the pastorate, while neglecting the was trying to say through his weird fact that He also calls persons to use of abstract figures. paint, sketch, or do any number of At the risk of being pegged as other things—from being a home­ a conservative, unimaginative indi­ maker to working in a factory. vidual, I must admit that my favor­ In this issue you’ll find the art­ ite artist is Norman Rockwell. His work of seven gifted persons who are ability to depict cameralike realism using their God-given talents and was amazing, but what really at­ their honed skills to brighten life for tracts me to his work is the subject those of us around them who may matter—a fragile old woman calmly (Philippians 4:8, NIV) be weary from office work, making prays over her meager lunch while sales calls, or changing diapers. I be­ tough-looking young men watch Perhaps that is why I find myself lieve God is honored and proud that from across the table; a mother and especially aggravated to see the Na­ they are representing Him so well her brood of children parade tional Endowment for the Arts and that they were willing to re­ through the house in their Easter (NEA) funding such presentations spond to His call. r+H splendor prior to leaving for church

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July 1990 5 In a Woman's Voice REBECCA LAIRD

The Household of God

here are three m ajor life qualification. She has accom­ because of extended family rela­ events—weddings, births, plished nothing on behalf of the tionships. While no one was com­ and funerals—that bring Church, given no money, and has pelled to believe when the head of Ttogether any scattered family. Lastnot yet come to an understanding the household was converted, most weekend, my husband’s family cel­ of Jesus Christ as Savior. Still, she followed and identified themselves ebrated both the wedding of my is accepted, through baptism, as an with Christ. And new converts brother-in-law, Steve, and the bap­ insider in the Christian commu­ were regularly added to the house tism of our infant daughter, nity. churches. These groups were not Rachel. A great-aunt and uncle I closed or uniform. The household hadn’t met before, cousins, and a of faith included people at various myriad of friends and people asso­ levels of commitment. ciated with one family or another This notion challenges our mod­ congregated in San Diego to cele­ ern individualistic view of evange­ brate. lism. Often we act as if everyone is As I fell exhausted into bed that an outsider unless he has publicly night, the title phrase of one of the claimed a conversion experience. I wedding songs kept coming to wonder what would happen to our mind—“We are a household of and churches if we began to include faith.’’ and treat all of the people that we I awoke humming the same tune interact with daily as a part of the and dressed for the morning wor­ household of faith? How would our ship service where Rachel would be sntera neighbors feel about Christianity if baptized. When my husband, Mi­ we assumed that they are people chael, and I were called forward, as a part of th6 on the way to deepened faith rather two sets of grandparents, one set of than outsiders? If everyone who great-grandparents, an aunt, an un­ household of faith? visited our churches left feeling as cle, and three first-cousins accom­ if they already belonged, isn’t it panied us and surrounded Rachel During the period of the Early possible that the nurture of the as the newest family member. Church, the household included Church and the action of the Spirit Among the words recited by the immediate relatives, extended fam­ would move them toward a deep­ minister, Reuben Welch, were ily, slaves, hired workers, tenants, ened faith over time? Until such a these: and sometimes those who prac­ time as anyone chooses to reject This child belongs to the ticed a similar vocation or trade. faith, we can accept and nurture kingdom of God and belongs Welcome was also extended to wid­ each new person as a brother or to the new covenant commu­ ows and orphans. The household sister in the household of God. nity of grace, the Body of was the basic economic unit of Ro­ Just before the sign of the cross Christ, distinguished from the man society that produced and dis­ was drawn with water on my world, and united with be­ tributed goods and provided a daughter’s forehead during her lievers in the household of place where children could be baptismal rite, I promised to help God. reared. When the New Testament her to know that she is a child of There was that phrase again— letters refer to the “house of Ste­ God. She already has full access to the household of God. I looked out phanas” or “Chloe’s people,” the God’s household. Someday she and saw the faces of my family. reference is both to those who wor­ must choose to affirm her baptism Then I glanced out in the congre­ ship in a particular home and to because of her own faith. Until gation and saw former teachers, those who are a part of the daily then, I’ll stand in the gap for her college friends, and others. I real­ workings of that household. The and encourage her in that direc­ ized in that moment that I was Early Church understood that, tion. Can we do any less for the looking at the household of God. within its membership, there would others God has graciously placed This household of faith was willing be those who came into the house­ in our lives as coheirs of the house­ to accept my daughter without hold by choice, others by birth or hold of faith? ^

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nce again I had gone needs and m y requests. 1 do not re­ Confession through the motions. member being taught how to praise One aspect of confession is “pro­ and adore our Heavenly Father fession.” It is professing that Jesus O With the sincerest of mo­ with purpose and clarity of Christ is truly God. In their excel­ tives, I intended to make prayer a thought. How do I worship Him? lent little book. Praying, Bobb priority. Yet, when I was done, I Begin by taking time to reflect Biehl and James Hagelganz put it wasn’t at all sure just what it was on who He is, His majesty, power, this way: “The starting point of that I prayed about. I would start and all-knowing presence. To con­ confession—true confession—is to off well, then seem to drift to the template the many facets of His profess Jesus to be God. This con­ Amen. character is to know what it means fession cannot be mere words. It Has that ever happened to you? to “give worth” to God, or in other must be the result of a deep con­ Have you ever wondered what it words, to worship. viction that He is our only source was you were supposed to pray of eternal hope and salvation. At about during your quiet time with A.C.T.S. is a the heart of this kind of confession Him? Three minutes seems like a is the idea that we cannot make it manageable possibility, but 30 balanced, on our own. As humans, we can do minutes is another matter! And absolutely nothing to save our own some folks advocate an hour! What disciplined way souls. We are entirely and absolute­ do you do for an hour?! of praying. ly dependent on Him” (p. 32). I Finally, it dawned on me that in need to declare this truth time and any activity a disciplined way of again. doing things is the only way to suc­ We might spend time in the Another aspect of confession is cess. To be good at tennis or paint­ Psalms. One writer suggests reading agreeing with God concerning our ing takes dedication to some rou­ Psalm 98 through 108, one each condition. It is the willingness to tine or method. day for two weeks (Ogilvie, Power forgive, unconditionally, and to o f Prayer). Another author finds seek to be forgiven, whenever such So it is with prayer. A consistent Psalm s 8, 19, 23, 46, 95, and 100 needs are pointed out by His Spirit. approach keeps me balanced in my especially helpful (Hybels, Too Our Wesleyan heritage does not de­ approach to God. Without some Busy Not to Pray). By searching clare that it is im possible to sin, guideline, it is too easy to concen­ the Psalms yourself, you may find but that it is possible not to sin! trate on just one or two pet areas. something excitingly different and There is a big difference. My opin­ There are many ways to organize just right for you! ion is, if somehow we could learn our prayer times. One way of or­ The most helpful idea I have to live and pray confessionally in ganizing prayer stands out for its used was shared by a dear friend. It the spirit o f 1 John 1:6— 2:2, it historical and biblical significance is to adore the Lord by working my would go a long way to setting the and for its simplicity. I speak of the way through the alphabet. Some­ Holy Spirit free in our midst. A.C.T.S. m ethod. The “A” stands times I use nouns and at other Next month we’ll work on for adoration, the “C” for confes­ times they turn out to be adjec­ Thanksgiving and Supplication. sion, the letter “T” for thanksgiv­ tives. For example, I might begin Why not at least attempt this ing, and “S” signifies supplication. by saying, “Lord, today 1 adore month to develop a consistent pat­ A simple, easily remembered way You, for You are almighty and yet tern of adoration and confession as to pray in a biblical and balanced my advocate. You are boundless you begin your prayer time? Try manner. I need that! love and my blessed redeemer.” . .. working your way through the al­ Adoration I think you get the idea. By keep­ phabet in adoration. Then write Something happens when I begin ing a journal, I can go back each out a prayer of confession, includ­ my time with God in adoration, day, noting where 1 left off, and ing the elements of “profession” worship, and praise. For so many also expand my “adoration vocab­ and “agreeing.” How exciting it is years, I rushed into His presence ulary.” to build a powerful prayer life! ^ with one thing on my mind, m y

8 H erald of Holiness C. DALE GERMAN, PASTOR ROSE CITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PORTLAND, OREGON

ust when you thought you had but a poor judgment. Once enlight­ it all together. Surprise! From ened by God, his instant response out of nowhere comes an act was to go and set the matter right. or attitude that is totally out of char­ Rather than being an example of acter with what you think you are as spiritual imperfection, his behavior a Christian. became an excellent example of “Where did that come from? Why Christian perfection. He wanted did I do it? If I could be that weak nothing to stand between himself in an unguarded moment, am I re­ and God. Not even an honest mis­ ally saved, much less sanctified take. wholly?” Yes, you fell short of G od’s stan­ Satan, the father of lies, insid­ dard. Yes, in a strict black and white iously slips subversive ideas into legal sense you violated a command­ your head. “Of course you are not a ment of God. And it is exactly at Christian. You are a hypocrite! and cleansing by the blood of Jesus this point where our Wesleyan theol­ Christians don’t have those feelings. Christ. ogy dramatically differs from Cal­ Christians don’t do those things. On the other hand, it is possible vinism. Christians are always the best exam­ to break a commandment such as, Calvinism says that anything less ples. Holiness people are perfect. “T hou shalt not lie,” with no than absolute perfection is sin. Since They never sin.” thought of bearing false witness. absolute perfection is impossible in Surprise!!! A pastor had resigned his church. this life, we all sin everyday in Surprise! Surprise! Suprise! A neighboring pastor had been thought, word, and deed. John Wesley calls them “surprise called to that church. The newly Wesleyanism says perfection is not sins.” They are times of falling short called pastor asked the former pastor a matter of how we act, it is a matter of God’s perfect standard of holi­ not to tell anyone of the call because of faith. Sin is a “willful transgres­ ness. BUT THEY ARE NOT SINS he had not yet informed his own sion against a known law of God.” “PROPERLY SO CALLED” because congregation that he was moving. At An absentminded, unplanned re­ they lack the important ingredient of a district gathering the first pastor sponse to an unguarded moment “willfulness.” was asked if he knew who had been may send you reeling to the prayer Wesley makes a distinction be­ called to follow him. “No,” he an­ closet pleading, “Father, forgive me, tween surprise sins that spring from swered, “I don’t know a thing.” In­ for I have sinned.” willful spiritual laziness or from ig­ stantly the Holy Spirit checked that Theologically, what you are pray­ noring danger signs along the way, pastor. Immediately he searched out ing is, “O God, I am so sorry I blew and surprise sins that result from an the inquisitor and apologized saying, it. My remorse is so great because I innocently unguarded moment of “The truth is, yes, I do know, but it love You so much. Please, God, ac­ one wholly committed to Christ. is a confidence, and I am sorry that cept my apology.” For example, one who fondles I cannot tell you who it is.” And the Wesleyan concept of money in a cash register at the end This pastor’s motive was not to God’s response is not that He finds of a sales day contemplating how to bear false witness. It was to keep a you guilty of sin and demands re­ steal without getting caught would confidence. He had a pure motive pentance but that in love He says, not be innocent of sin if one day the “My child, our love for each other is opportunity to steal arrived, and to perfect and unbroken. I know what his “surprise,” he did! happened. I know your heart. I do One who knowingly lives as close not condemn you. Get up. Dust as possible to the edge of a question­ yourself off. Keep the victory. Keep able activity may be surprised when walking with Me. Our fellowship is temptation overtakes him. This per­ unbroken.” son is guilty of sin before the act is What a divine surprise of relief for fulfilled, and his need is forgiveness our load of false guilt. ^ A. pastor in a denomination that doesn’t have a strict rule against lotteries discovers that maybe it should have.

ow the mighty have fallen. the immorality of the state sanc­ This initial bout with lotto lust was Last fall my wife surprised tioning gambling as a regressive form quite jarring for me. It did bring back me by telling me she had of taxation—“people will think I am a the memories of a mind-set from my bought two tickets to that week’s hypocrite.” When the lottery went on childhood, which occurred whenever record-breaking $55 million grand the ballot for legalization in Florida, I I would watch the television show prize in the Florida lottery. Her words was one of the leading opponents of “The Millionaire.” I remember the numbed me. My wife, Kay, the pillar its passage. I had written articles and unseen but heard, benign old philan­ of spiritual propriety and economic letters in the papers and had con­ thropist commissioning Michael An- conservatism, the financial Scrooge ducted several television interviews. who makes Jack Benny look like a She reiterated that no one saw her philanthropist. . . and I thought I had buy the tickets, we could give them completely figured her out after 16 years of marriage. The ethical purist that I am, my

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thony to bring a check for $ 1 million to some worthy but unsuspecting soul. Even at 10 years old, how I away if we won, and we probably wished that were me: knock, knock wouldn’t win anyway. “The odds are .. . “Is this the home of Joey McAu- so bad that it’s easier to pick out one liffe? Joey, my name is Michael An­ First response o f course was “Did any­ word in a 12-foot-high dictionary or thony, and I have a check here for you body see you?” She reassured me of be struck by lightning 25 times in the to sign for $ 1 million.” the privacy of the transaction, and I same year.” Semiconvinced that we Next, o f course, to the blatant greed instructed her that absolutely no one would lose, I still nevertheless was and covetousness that permeates a was to know what she had done: smitten for the next three days leading lotto lust patient is the incredible friends, family, church, neighbors, up to the Saturday night drawing with quantity of time this affliction con­ children, talk radio—no one! She a new disease I call “lotto lust.” The sumes. Kay and I normally spend one showed me the two lottery slips, symptoms of this disorder, which are night a week as a date night where the which I thought I would hide in my precipitated by the purchase of a lot­ two o f us go out and talk about every­ Bible, but no, that might be sacri­ tery ticket, include discontentment thing going on in our lives—the kids, legious, so we hid them in a can in the with your present financial and voca­ church, friends, finances, meetings, garage. tional condition, compulsive desires devotions, sports, politics, and our re­ The next worry I expressed to Kay to escape all current responsibilities, a lationship. However, now that we had was “What will people think if we Fixation with King Solomon as the lotto lust, all our conversation was ab­ win?” Having lectured on all the evils model for normal Christian living, sorbed with w hat we would do with of the lottery—the exploitation of the and lastly, interm ittent fantasies “the 55 million.” The hours passed by poor, the promoting of covetousness, about how you would spend the mil­ like minutes, as we astonishingly pur­ indolence, theft, and corruption, and lions. sued the topic as though we really

10 H erald of Holiness were going to win. $55 million jackpot, and because he least a half million. Nevertheless I The following day I concluded my had lotto lust too, we had a great talk prayed that God would intervene so morning devotions praying “for although we neglected to discuss his that we wouldn't have to share our God’s will to be done” and for “wis­ marital problem. money. I told God that other winners dom" if God wanted us to win. I then Finally the day came and I was might not use the money as righ­ went out for my daily five-mile jog. psyched. Naturally, we cancelled a teously as we would. You know, keep Normally I use this time to pray for previously arranged dinner with some the money in the Kingdom. our church, meditate on Scripture, couples in the church so we could and think about upcoming sermons watch the big event on television. My and articles. But not this day—the next-door neighbor, however, brought day before the drawing. Lotto lust had provided me with a whole agenda for my run. There were many details Kay

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Finally, 11 p.m . came and within a me some news that impacted me matter of a few seconds the winning measurably that afternoon. He told numbers were drawn. Between our me that the state does not pay out the two tickets, only one of our numbers and 1 had left out of our previous entire jackpot all at once but over a came up. We had lost. “I told you we night’s discussion. Who would receive period of 20 annual installments. wouldn’t win,” were Kay’s consoling our tithe? Should we divide the tithe “Still,” he said, “the winner will remarks. “Well, it’s probably just as between several ministries? What per­ probably make about $2.5 million a well,” I mumbled. “Now at least no­ cent should go to offerings? Should year.” Could we live on that? I re­ body will think we’re hypocrites.” Not her parents receive more or the same membered a movie I had seen on tele­ wanting to dwell too long on that re­ as mine? Should I quit my pastorate vision that week where Burt Reynolds mark, I apologized to Kay and God or stay on in an official but lesser said, “Well, you know, $30 million for my recent behavior. role? Should we go back to school? won’t buy you what it used to.” None­ Where could we find tutors for the theless I figured we could get by. A year has nearly passed, and I'm children? Would the neighbors think glad to report that lotto lust is no lon­ we were uppity if we moved? Where ger a problem in my life. Unfortunate­ would we move? Would winning dis­ ly it is a growing phenomenon that qualify me from the ministry? Should plagues millions in our country. Lotto 1 buy a new car, vacation home, air­ lust is very deceptive in that its initial plane, electric golf cart etc., etc.? appearance is quite innocuous if not I finished my run and was more altogether fun. Yet its fruit is rotten to confused than ever. 1 told myself that the core. Lotto lust breeds greed, self­ “this is ridiculous, I must forget about ishness, and envy while consuming all this nonsense—1 have to work to­ countless hours of thought. Its one day.” Lotto lust was now causing me virtue is to expose the truth that “the to feel guilty for all the time I was heart is more deceitful than all else wasting. Lotto lust was affecting my Then 1 began to worry that maybe and is desperately sick; who can un­ work as well. My mind began to wan­ several others would have the same derstand it?” (Jerem iah 17:9, NASB). der adrift during my sermon prepara­ numbers as Kay and I, and we would Obviously the Lord, but now I know tion for Sunday and my counseling have to share the jackpot. I hoped that mine a little more as well. ^ sessions. Fortunately, one of my there would be no more than five oth­ Reprinted from The Chalcedon Report, September 1989. Copy­ right Chalcedon, RO Box 158, Vallecito, CA 95251. Used by per­ counselees brought up the topic of the ers, that way Kay and I would have at mission.

July 1990 11 General Superintendent’s VIEWPOINT The Wise Builder WILLIAM J. PRINCE, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

he Gospel of Matthew, in chap­ Lamb for the redemption and reconcili­ Faith is believing in the eternal ters 6 and 7, records the Sermon ation of all who trust in Him. The Christ, it is walking in the light of His on the Mount preached by Jesus Bible also explains that Jesus suffered Word. It is assurance of the promise of the Christ. In this sermon, Jesus re­ outside the gate “that he might sanctify His presence, His grace, and His love. veals to us the nature of life in His the people with his own blood’’ (He­ Through His victory we have victory, kingdom. It is the revelation of deep brews 13:12). Jesus calls the wise to through His resurrection we have res­ and true spiritual principles and rela­ heed His Word; to build their thoughts urrection. "Oh, for a faith that will not tionships. Jesus concludes the message and actions and relationships on the shrink!" with a parable about the importance of principles and truths of the Word of We can include Jesus in all of our the foundations on which we build life. God that He reveals. decisions. We can trust Jesus with our This parable has extra emphasis be­ lives. Jesus, in the Sermon on the cause it is the conclusion of this pow­ Mount, tells us, “Do not be anxious erful message. about your life, what you shall eat or Now that you have heard my words, what you shall drink, nor . . . what you said Jesus, they should be followed by shall put on. . . . Your heavenly Father wise and positive action. knows that you need them all” Jesus had spoken of the destructive­ (Matthew 6:25, 32, RSV). ness of sin, of repentance, of Christian rayer is another foundation on love, and of fidelity. He reveals faith as which to build our lives. Normal active and speaks of obedience as a re­ P life is built around communicat­ sult of faith. Jesus emphasizes prayer. ing with others. Since prayer is our Now His final words concern the communication with the Lord, it is vi­ foundations of the Christian life. He tal to pray and to pray regularly and of­ speaks of making wise decisions and ten. What a comfort and strength it is taking careful steps to build an endur­ It is imperative for our time that we to gather together for prayer. There is ing and successful life. turn to God’s Word. It is not out of strength in the church when we pray ne of the foundations for the date. It is relevant to every circum­ together. The call to pray without ceas­ Christian life is the Book of stance of our modem society and is de­ ing is not fanciful but sound. It opens OGod, the Bible. This is God’s pendable for mankind to live on this the vistas of God’s grace, knowledge, revealed and dependable Word con­ earth and essential for us to go to heav­ and guidance. It gives us peace and joy cerning himself and His redemptive en. to touch heaven in prayer. work for humanity. There is no substi­ a nother building stone that is essen- My prayer for all of us is that we tute for His Word. No other explana­ / % tial for all of us is faith in Jesus build our lives and homes on the foun­ tion, no other great piece of literature 1 X Christ. There is no other Re­ dations of the Word, the faith, and can replace the Bible. deemer. There is no other Reconciler. prayer. The Bible reveals God’s standard There is no other Savior. “There is no Jesus said, "And why call ye me, of conduct for all human society. The other name under heaven given among Lord, Lord, and do not the things Word sets patterns for moral values men by which we must be saved” which I say? Whosoever cometh to of honesty, for family relationships, (Acts 4:12, RSV). me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth for sexual purity, and community liv­ Jesus Christ is the never-failing and them, I will shew you to whom he is ing. everlasting sure Foundation. Jesus in­ like: He is like a man which built an The Bible is the only revelation of dicated that it is essential to “believe in house and digged deep, and laid the God’s redemptive plan for the fallen Him.” Faith in Jesus is the deep foun­ foundation on a rock: and when the race. It reveals the eternal God sending dation of trusting in and living in Jesus, flood arose, the stream beat vehement­ His own Son, Jesus Christ, to taberna­ the Christ. It is more than an emotional ly upon that house, and could not cle in human flesh and dwell among hope that closes its eyes and jumps into shake it: for it was founded upon a us, and then to become the Paschal the darkness. rock" (Luke 6:46-48).

12 Herald of Holiness THE GALLUP SURVEY The Great Commission and Stewardship

esus said. “Go and make disciples district Great Commission mandates percent of the district superintendents of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). are acceptable parts of our total evange­ believe the right amount is spent. Sixty- Those words, known as the Great listic thrust. one percent of the pastors and 60 per­ Commission, have shaped the mission There are interesting differences in cent of the laity support them in this. and destiny of the Church of the Naza­ the perceptions of the effectiveness of rene from the beginning. We not only the contribution made by Nazarene take them seriously but also apply them higher education toward fulfilling the universally. For us, "all the world" Great Commission. Of the district su­ refers to our neighbors next door just as perintendents, 15 percent felt the de­ What percentage of the laity much as to those who live in distant nomination’s educational institutions believe that the level of the lands. This has required stewardship are very effective in helping to carry current Educational Bud­ equal to our task. out the Great Commission Twenty-nine percent of the pastors took this same gets are “just right”? position. However, 43 percent of our lay members considered our schools to A. 23.2% be "very effective." It may be that these /^What percentage of the laity1 differences explain why often the re­ B. 62% believe the local church gional education budget ends up receiv­ ing the lowest percentage of the various C. 91% spends its appropriate church budget payments. share of funds raised? Fifty-two percent of our superinten­ dents, 50 percent of our pastors, and 45 A. 60% percent of our laypersons rate our schools “somewhat effective." On the Fourteen percent of the district superin­ B. 21% amount of money given to higher edu­ tendents, however, feel that too little is cation, those who feel the present spent on world missions while 28 per­ C. 5% amount is just right include 62 percent cent of the pastors and 27 percent of the of the district superintendents, 59 per­ laypeople feel the same way. Those cent of the pastors, and 62 percent of who feel the amount is just right or that the laypersons. it ought to be larger are as follows: dis­ The fourth category is “world evan­ trict superintendents— 78 percent, pas­ gelism.” Our support for this is ex­ tors— 89 percent, laypersons— 88 per­ To support the Great Commission pressed in our General we have accepted local, district, region­ cent. Budget giving. The While there are varying degrees of al, and world responsibilities While primary emphasis the Gallup studies would indicate a perception, our people and our leader­ is missions. ship are generally supportive of our tra­ general acceptance of this fourfold fi­ H ere, 64 s ' nancial accountability, there is some ditional manner for carrying out the variation of opinion on the way these Great Commission mandate through lo­ funds should be spent. For example, a cal, district, regional, and world finan­ majority of the district superintendents cial commitments. The poll did reveal (68%) believe the amount spent for that there is a general concern that district ministries is about right the church needs to do a better job while a majority of the pastors of communicating with and edu­ (56% ) report they feel too little is cating our constituency so that spent on the local church. Two- awareness of need will be en­ thirds of the laity consider the hanced. This concern obvi­ amount spent on the district to be ously needs to be shared by just right while 60% feel the amount International Headquar­ spent on the local church is appropri­ ters, presidents of institu­ ate. tions of higher education, dis­ Pastors are divided on the amount trict superintendents, and pas­ needed to pay for the local church and tors. Perhaps we could all then its ministry: 56 percent feel more do an even better job of taking the should be spent in the home church gospel into “all the world.” while 40 percent feel the amount kept JERALD D. JOHNSON for local ministries is about right All in FOR THE BOARD all, there is agreement that local and OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS

July 1990 13 Into the Word The Spirit of Truth Second in a Series on the Holy Spirit

I will pray the Father, and he will citing, fast growing, local congrega­ desperately need to know also that give you another Counselor, to be tion. there is wisdom enough in the with you forever, even the Spirit of Let’s say “Amen” to such valid Spirit to guide us into truth. We truth, whom the world cannot re­ thought, and then take some mo­ may trust Him as we would trust ceive, because it neither sees him ments to reflect together on the Jesus. nor knows him; you know him, for way Jesus spoke of the Spirit and There are a hundred differing he dwells with you, and will be in His ministry. For some reason, that doctrines in the religious world you. ... He will teach you all crucial night in the Upper Room, calling for our commitment—to things, and bring to your remem­ Jesus did not speak of the Spirit in say nothing of the hundred con­ brance all that I have said to you. terms of signs, miracles, and power, flicting philosophies, religions, and . .. When the Spirit of truth comes, but in terms of truth. ideologies in the big, wide world. he will guide you into all the truth Truth Conforms to Reality For that matter, letters to the editor (John 14:16-17, 26; 16:13, RSV). Truth is what conforms to fact, o f the H erald imply several con­ to reality, what is not false or a lie. trary opinions within our own de­ ate in the night before His The Holy Spirit, then, is our reli­ nomination! Where will we go for death, Jesus opened His able Teacher and Guide who com­ truth? How will we find our way? .i heart to the intimate municates truth. Where could Thank God, we have a reliable I friends seated with Him around thethose bereaved, orphaned disciples Teacher and Guide, one we may table of the Last Supper. He spoke trust because He is real as Jesus is of His going away, His coming real, true as Jesus is true. again, of their lives together as His T he real question is. Will we people in an unbelieving world. trust Him? Will we trust Him to And He taught them about the guide us, and can we trust our own Holy Spirit, the “other” Counselor, heads and hearts to be led and the Helper, the Advocate, the one taught by Him? The compulsive through whom Jesus himself would need of religious leaders to control indwell their lives. That’s why we is matched by our neurotic need to don’t need to be afraid of the Holy go to find direction for their lives? be controlled. They are eager to tell Spirit; He is the Spirit of Jesus, the The loss of their teacher meant the us what to believe, and we are one who is the truth (John 14:16) breakdown of their whole structure ready to believe. We read this opin­ and came into the world “to bear of meaning. But Jesus said some­ ion, hear that teaching, follow that witness to the truth” (19:37). thing like this to them, “No, you inspired leader without taking the We often think of the Holy Spirit are not orphans, I will come to you time to think, to reflect, to respond in relation to spiritual crises in our in the person of the Holy Spirit to the Spirit’s urge toward coher­ lives, such as the experience of new who will be your Teacher. You ence and wholeness in truth. No life in Christ in conversion, or be­ need not fear the future. The Spirit w onder ou r evangelical world is so ing filled with the Spirit in the ex­ will be your Guide and Interpreter dismally fragmented. God bless perience of sanctification. We con­ as you seek to understand the those noble Beroeans, who “re­ nect the Spirit with the power of meaning of My life and death and ceived the word with all eagerness,” miracles and healings and revela­ the meaning of your lives in the yet had the wisdom to examine the tions. We hear a lot about the gifts saving purposes of the Father.” Scriptures daily to see if the things of the Spirit and of His power be­ We have profound need to hear they were hearing were true (Acts stowed ministries. The “Spirit- those words for ourselves. There is 17:11, RSV). This spirit of both re­ filled life” is pictured as one of tri­ power enough in the Holy Spirit ceptivity and holy suspicion is the umph and power and vibrancy. for new birth and for heart cleans­ creation of the Spirit of Truth. The phrase “Spirit-filled church” ing. There is energy enough in the Truth Is Genuine evokes images of dynamic atmo­ Spirit for healings and miracles and True is being real or genuine, not sphere and enthusiasm in an ex­ gifts for ministry in the church. We counterfeit. The Spirit of Truth is

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If we are living by worldly values, however pious our behavior; we cannot know and receive the Spirit of truth.

the Spirit of reality. The truth into wisdom? Wouldn’t it be disastrous ety organized without reference to which we are led by our reliable if the Spirit of Truth functioned God and living self-deceitfully in Teacher and Guide is not informa­ with the kinds of rationalizations the “lust of the flesh and the lust of tional, factual kind of truth. It is and compromises and expediencies the eyes and the pride o f life.” It God’s truth revealed in Jesus. We to which we have grown accus­ lives apart from the love of the Fa­ seldom get clear answers to our tomed? Of such a Spirit we might ther and the will of the Father (1 prayers for the Spirit to teach us well be afraid! But of the Spirit of John 2:15-17, RSV). The fraudu­ true doctrine. The prayer He al­ Christ, the revealing, cleansing lent world refuses to recognize, in ways answers is the request for in­ Spirit of Truth, never! fact, cannot endure the presence of sight into the meaning of Christ Truth and Loyalty Go Together the Spirit of Truth, any more than and the meaning of life in Christ. True means being loyal to it could tolerate the presence of The Spirit is the bearer and the re- friends, faithful to promises, stead­ Jesus. vealer of divine reality; He is the fast in principle. The truth of Implicit in this is a warning for authentic Spirit who brings us into God’s redeeming love revealed in us. Insofar as we are actually living God’s real world revealed in Jesus. Jesus arises out of God’s faithful­ the way the world does, thinking There is no deceit, no hypocrisy, the way the world thinks, and oper­ no pretense, no insincerity in the ating by its value structure, how­ Spirit of Truth. The guidance He ever pious our behavior, we cannot gives for our lives is guidance to­ know and receive the Spirit of ward openness and honesty before Truth. The lines of demarcation God. His work is to cleanse us of between the Church and the world any pretended virtue, any false pro­ are not drawn around the mem­ fession of piety, and bring reality bership boundaries of the local and integrity to our inner lives. congregation. They are drawn The Spirit of Truth, then, is the within ourselves, through the secret exposer of falseness and unreality ness to His own character and His motives and hidden choices of our in us. He is the one who illumi­ promises. The faithful promises of hearts. nates the counterfeit world we have God found their “Yes” in Jesus, What if we do not “feel the fabricated and shines the light of who was true to His Father’s saving Spirit moving in our hearts”? Are Jesus on our self-deceptions and purposes. Those promises are real we failing to perceive His presence prejudices. This is a hard saying! and effective for us because Jesus is and working in the life of the The Spirit who is truth will not tol­ true and faithful to us as well as to Church? Could it be that we are erate falseness in us. The one who His Father. The Holy Spirit of seeing as the world sees? These is real will not leave us undisturbed Christ, the Spirit of Truth, is loyal probing words of Jesus call us away in our unreality. Who of us in to His friends, faithful to His prom­ from the world’s distorted perspec­ times of doubt or darkness has not ises, and steadfast in His principles! tives to the discernment that comes asked the human question of God, He is true to us and leads us into as we love God and obey His com­ “Are You real?” If we listen, we will true and authentic relationship mandments (John 14:15). His hear the divine question posed by with Christ, a relationship of mu­ Spirit calls us away from the the Spirit of Truth to ourselves: tual loyalty, faithfulness, and stead­ world’s false values to the reality “Are you real?” fastness. that comes as we open our hearts This bad news of the unownable, We can understand, then, why in truth before him. unmanipulable, revealing Holy Jesus made such a clear distinction Holy Spirit, Truth divine, Spirit is actually the good news of between the believing community Dawn upon this soul of mine; our freedom. Wouldn’t it be awful and the world (John 14:17). The Breath o f God, and inward light, if the truth of God were limited to Spirit comes to those who love Wake m y Spirit, clear m y sight. our trifling experiences, our dis­ God and keep His commandments Samuel Longfellow torted perceptions, and our paltry (14:15). The world is human soci­ 1864 tu

July 1990 15 A GALLERY OF NAZARENE ARTISTS

e Nazarenes are a practical people. “Does it syllables” to many people today. Recently, I heard of a lib­ work?” “How do you use it?” “Will it fly?” eral arts college where you could get a bachelor of arts de­ “Does it pay for itself?” We use such pragmatic gree without spending a single day in art class. phrases all the time. In fact, we are so utilitarian and prag­ One of the objectives of the Herald of Holiness is tc matic that we often miss the significance of those ideas and share with our family of readers the stories of Nazarenes truths whose usefulness is subtle, indirect, or beneath the who are making a difference in our world. We have brought surface. Some things with deep meanings we miss because you stories of such persons at work in medical research, their practicality is not immediately obvious. compassionate ministries, church planting, community This is the American way, I guess. We want to get the services, broadcasting, etc. In this issue, we introduce you job done, the product mass-produced, and we want the to several Nazarenes who are making their contribution assembly line to function economically. This pragmatic through art. Yankee trait finds expression in our religion, business, and In the editor’s mind, there is hope for such a Fine Arts education. Take the latter, for example. In American col­ issue each year. There is even a dream that someone would leges, the technical, vocational, “how to” graduates out­ endow the annual Herald of Holiness Fine Arts Award— number the liberal arts graduates 20-1. One of my high but this topic probably should be tabled for later dis­ school teachers used to tell us again and again that “a good cussion. education is worthwhile whether or not you ever cash in on Let me introduce you to the seven painters whose it in dollars and cents.” That statement is mere “non-sense work is shown in this first Herald of Holiness Art Gallery.

Joyce A, Wilson University. Her doctorate (Ed.D.) is faith, her trust in G od, w hom she has Joyce A. Wilson was bom in Kan­ from Indiana University. discovered to be a comforting, guid­ sas City and has lived in Prairie Vil­ She has invested 35 years as an art ing presence, even in the hectic life lage, Kans., since 1965. She is married teacher, 32 of them at Pasadena Col­ th at pastors’ wives m ust cope with. and has three children. She attended lege (Point Loma), Olivet College Liz is m arried to Rev. K eith Wright. (ONU), and NNC. the Kansas City Art Institute and Glen R. Ness School of Design where she graduated The paintings pictured in this issue with a B.F.A. and a m ajor in com m er­ are three of a series of 25 watercolors Glen Ness graduated from North­ cial art. Her commercial art took her she produced of 18th-century ba­ west Nazarene College three years to the Federal Aviation Adminis­ roque churches in Bavaria and the ago. He studied there with Dr. Mary tration where she was the director of Black Forest region of Germany. Shaffer. He now lives in Salem, Oreg. the Illustration/Art Department. Dr. Shaffer has had several show­ He regularly has showings in Oregon, Joyce has exhibited her work at local ings in the Boise area and at her own Idaho, and California. A new gallery banks, art fairs, and had a showing at private gallery. Music is another of in Seattle has recently accepted his the Gilben’s Art Gallery in Kansas her “arts.” For 25 years she served lo­ work. “It has been hard to keep up City. cal churches as music or choir direc­ with demand for my originals,” Glen Although her degree is in commer­ tor. says. His paintings sell in the $500 to $3,000 range. cial art, she feels watercolor is her me­ Liz Wright dium for self-expression. Glen spends 30 to 40 hours per “I derive much pleasure and a sense Liz Wright studied art at Northwest week in his studio and serves as a of accomplishment when I finish a Nazarene College and in night classes part-time art teacher. painting,” she says. at San Diego. She does not pursue Glen testifies that “by graduation painting as a career but rather paints in 1987, m y life had all but fallen Mary L. Shaffer for relaxation and self-expression. apart. My marriage of eight years was Dr. Mary Shaffer heads the Art and Nevertheless, several of her paintings all but over. Personally, I was rebelling Art Education Department at North­ have been purchased for private col­ against my standard of authority. I west Nazarene College. She holds de­ lections. was a mess— not because of NNC. It grees in art from NNC and Ball State Her painting helps her voice her was a personal choice that led me to

16 H erald of Holiness this point. On my face in my studio color landscapes that he finds his art­ Kathleen Macrory one night, God reminded me that His ist’s soul nourished and enriched by Kathleen Macrory became a Chris­ mercy and love are what lead us to the release of artistic expression. tian as a child. In 1925, her family repentance. How could God love me? Jo Cunningham All I could do was sob and say, ‘I’m joined First Church of the Nazarene, Jo Cunningham graduated from lost—help me!' He did. He put my life Bethany, Okla. In 1938, she married Bethany Nazarene College (SNU). back together. Jane and I now will be her pastor’s son, Paul Macrory. Paul After 21 years as a Navy wife, Jo went celebrating our 11th wedding anni­ was one of the first medical doctors in back to school, obtained an M.FA. versary, and we have a sense o f direc­ Bethany. Four generations of this degree from the Maryland Institute, tion.” family have been members of Beth­ College of Art, Baltimore, and be­ any First Church. Crandall Vail came an art teacher. She is on the fac­ Kathleen received her art educa­ Since 1955, Crandall Vail has ulty at MidAmerica Nazarene Col­ tion primarily at Southern Nazarene worked in the art department of Naz­ lege. Jo enjoys art, but she also enjoys University, Central State University arene Publishing House. For 24 years, teaching. “I love to get students in a he has been the art director at NPH. beginning course and watch them (Edmond, Okla.), and at Oklahoma Crandall came to NPH from Bos­ open up to this wonderful world that City University. ton. where he had graduated from the they did not know existed. You get the Some of her paintings hang in the Vesper George School of Art, because ‘ah ha’ response. ‘I can do this' . . . Oklahoma State Capitol, and she has he believed that the Lord wanted him That’s how I feel I’m giving back what been accepted in several juried art to use his artistic talents for the was given to me.” shows. For 17 years she has taught art church. Jo is active in her local church at NIROGA in Glorietta, N.Mex. She He is an accomplished photog­ where one of her ministries is the cre­ teaches regularly in the children’s pro­ rapher, and he works in several me­ ation of worship banners throughout gram at Bethany First Church. Her diums in his commercial art work. It the year. Her art is regularly displayed works are included in private collec­ is, however, in the painting of water- at showings on the MANC campus. tions from “Alaska to Africa.” ^

How to View a Work of Art

any say, “I d o n ’t 2. Form al analysis. 3. Interpretation. W hat assigning it an artistic M know much about How are the objective is the idea or principle of and aesthetic value. art, I only know whether components mentioned organization that you What is the principal I like or dislike a piece.” above joined together? sense the artist wishes to purpose of the artwork? The National Art Edu­ What is the meaning of convey? This may be Does it achieve this pur­ cators Association the items on the canvas clearly evident or it might pose? (NAEA) has adopted four as they are portrayed to­ be concealed. Check to To be considered valu­ steps to follow as a logical gether? What is your ex­ see if there is written in­ guide for helping persons able, a piece of art must pectation as a viewer? Do formation about the artist of all ages to appreciate the images defy or con­ prove itself to be mean­ or the piece that explains art. form to your expecta­ ingful or pleasurable to the significance of the 1. Take inventory. This tions? How does this others besides ourselves. work. Is the artist trying involves taking an objec­ work compare to what Is this such a piece? Has to play a game with you tive look at the piece to you’ve come to expect this artist established a determine what it con­ from viewing other artis­ as a viewer? Does he suc­ reputation for art that is tains. What exactly do tic forms? Does the artist ceed in this? Are the valued? Does the piece you see? What is the present the work in a forms displayed obvious represent the style of the name of the piece? What straightforward way or or are they intended to artist that has shown it­ are the principal colors does he use abstraction? represent something else? self to be important to and shapes used by the Does the artwork con­ Is there something be­ other viewers in the past? artist? How was the paint form to what you would neath the surface of what How does this artwork applied? Where is the expect to see—are things we see with our eyes that compare with similar light depicted in the presented logically or il- the artist is trying to con­ works by past as well as painting coming from? logically? Is the artist in­ vey? contemporary artists? What forms are used? tentionally trying to defy 4. Judgment. This in­ Does the piece of art Does the artist draw upon logic by depicting forms volves giving a piece of represent an innovative, art styles from other cul­ from unusual perspec­ art a rank in relation to fresh way of expressing its tures, artists, periods? tives? other works in its class— subject?

July 1990 17 18 Herald of Holiness /

Early Arrival (left)— To capture the nostalgia and the boisterous The Gate (above)— This subject matter surprised me because when rhythmic sound of the steam engine, now obsolete, was an artist’s I was commissioned to paint it, it didn’t impress me. In fact, I opportunity to keep its memory alive. This painting was inspired laughed and asked, why a gate? I was soon intrigued by it, merely from a photograph that belonged to a railroad buff. This engine was because I wasn’t taken with it. Later, I found the gate while visiting used as a fund-raiser for the National Railroad Society. historic Williamsburg, Va„ and felt I needed to introduce myself to it since its face was so familiar. Now we are old friends!

Influences Sounds mysterious, and sometimes it is. I lose myself in the “I have had a special fondness for watercolor ever fascination of overlapping colors and working shapes over since I was a little girl. My mother encouraged me to pur­ shapes, just letting the brush work and create something sue my love for art. She related to me how God gives us new every time I apply another stroke. When the time talents, and that He would use my talent to glorify Him.” comes and I consider the painting finished, it’s as if I’ve been on vacation and now it's time to go back to the rou­ tine of things. We all know that feeling so well!” Why Paint? “A white sheet of paper starts to come alive with the The Value of Art first wash of color, and that’s when I’m living inside the perimeter of the paper until the painting is finished. “The prerequisite to a successful watercolor painting is finding the light source. The eye sees light before it sees dark. Once the light is lost, although there are ways to re­ cover it, the painting is in danger of losing its legibility as well as its charm. I’d like to say here that the prerequisite for a successful life is finding the ‘Light Source.' and that's Jesus Christ. Sometimes I lose sight of His light, but I know He’s always there to keep me out of danger . . . "Art keeps me close to the Lord because whenever I paint, I’m reminded that He is the Original Artist and all th at I attem pt to paint is a reflection o f His creation. I feel that art does play a big part in our fast-paced world today and, although technology is striving to perfect every aspect of it, I know that the Original Artist will always take first Joyce A. Wilson place.

19 Mary Shaffer

Influences “Travel to the great museums of Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, and Our cover picture is a painting by Mary Shaffer of a church and village in a Bavarian valley. China have had a greater influence in The two watercolors on this page were painted in 1988 in small villages near Igls. my art than any one person.” Austria. The one above was painted “from my hotel window during a rainstorm,” Dr. Shaffer said. These paintings are part of a series of 25 eighteenth-century baroque churches. Why Paint? “I paint for relaxation and personal fulfillment. My color, and texture, and how they are interrelated. These best works have been watercolors painted on location personal choices reflect our taste and describe our person­ while traveling. These paintings visually record my visits, ality. M ass-produced objects indicate a m achine society. bring personal satisfaction, and are a source of pleasure Art objects, handcrafted pieces, paintings, and sculpture after I arrive home. . . . My art experiences have con­ not only represent the person who created them but also tributed to my spiritual growth. Learning to see, being vi­ reflect the society in which they were made. sually alert, helps me to understand God on a daily basis “They are a visual record of history. . . . Art is essen­ through His wonderful creations.” tially an expression of the human spirit. ... To create a one-of-a-kind piece, a painting, or sculpture contributes to The Value of Art a feeling of self-worth. Appreciating what others create is “The study of art, especially visual education, should important. ... I believe that all lives can be enriched if we provide the person with the tools to evaluate design in con­ appreciate the talents of others. The arts are our heritage; sumer products and become aware of space, line, form. they express our social and economic values.”

20 H erald of Holiness “A View from My Parsonage Window”

Influences “My father's love for painting was contagious. My mother also paints. But it was my mother-in-law who put the first brush in my hand.”

Why Paint? “In these hectic times, it is important to be an individ­ ual, to express your own uniqueness.”

The Value of Art Today “In these technocratic times, it is important to find time for renewal and relaxation. Art calls us to such pur­ suits. In these mass-produced, one-size-fits-all times, self- expression and creative activities are more essential than ever. Painting is one way to meet these deep human needs.” Liz Wright

July 1990 21 Influences “Personal friends such as Dr. Mary Shaffer. Kirk Free­ man. Kevin Runton, Mike Wattanobie, and Randy Maunes. And, among widely known professionals, Casper Frederick, Hooper, Klimt.”

Why Paint? “I just can’t imagine doing anything else ... in all hon­ esty, I believe this to be my ‘calling.’”

The Value of Art “Art tells us who we are, where we are going— it visu­ ally expresses that which cannot be expressed in any other way ... It reaches us at all levels; mental, physical, and Glen Ness spiritual ... It is, historically speaking, the most honest statement of our humanity. . . . Art does not have to be ‘pretty’ or measure up to the ordinary concept o f‘beauty.’ It Songs We Left Our Children (upper right) .. . can risk being ugly for the sake of being true to itself.” “Reminiscent of the ruins of Rome. I wanted to make a visual commentary on materialism. The flutists in the foreground represent the next generation. The environment is what we have prepared and left them. The columns traditionally represent power and social structure- crumbling. The colors of fall and long shadows, combined with the onset of clouds, create an atmosphere of anticipation.”

West End I and II “These two paintings were inspired by a recent trip to Victoria, Canada. After a long winter, spring’s sun brings people out in force. I managed to catch several groupings of people in their natural habitat. I photographed the scenes, then painted them. I not only liked the juxtapositioning of people but also I loved the colors and contrasts. It was humorous to notice that the dentist’s office was right next door to the candy shop."

H erald of Holiness July 1990 23 Crandall Vail

Influences “Two kinds or people have influ­ enced me. All those whose work I have admired and all those who have encour­ aged me to keep on working in art.”

“Country Church with Stoi

“The M ine”

2 4 H pnlrl nf Holiness Why Paint? "I enjoy it.”

The Value of Art “Art enriches human existence in many ways. For the artist, it provides a chance to make a personal statement, feel a sense of accomplishment, and discover personal identity. For all of us, art makes us feel less alone.”

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10 Tell of Death and Life”

“Farm in W inter”

July 1990 25 An acrylic painting of a stream near Olathe, Kans. A study in color: all cool colors on the left side and all warm colors on the right.

Jo Cunningham

26 Herald of Holiness Why Paint? The Value of Art “I paint because I am. I love it. It’s a talent,-1 “As H. R. Rookmacher said, ‘Art needs no thank the Lord for it. It gives me pleasure and a justification.' And to follow his thought further, sense of worth. Most Nazarenes I went to college the artist may think of himself as a plumber. with seemed to have inferiority complexes. Art That’s not very romantic, but art is like plumbing. (along with some other things) helped me get over It’s a necessity, but you take it for granted until you the creepy feeling I had about myself. I see similar don’t have it. Then you see how essential it really results in some of my students today.” was. “Also, art is an indicator of the cultural and spiritual health of the times. Cultural and spiritual decay of an era cannot escape being reflected in the artwork that era produces. The chaotic char­ acter of some modern art does not reassure us about the spiritual condition of our times.”

A farm scene in oils. When the light is just right, nature sometimes creates a warm “peach colored” sky like the one depicted here.

July 1990 27 Kathleen Macrory

Influences “My mother— she taught me to see beauts in everything and everywhere. O ther than art instructors. I would say that my husband has been my greatest supporter, critic, and friend."

Why Paint? “I paint for the joy of painting. It is a gift of expression that God has al­ lowed me to experience. Daily I am influenced and inspired by the rou­ tine things around me that speak of His greatest creations. If my paintings were just for my own contentment. I would be grateful, but if someone else can feel and see the beauty and strength of life through them. I am truly blessed."

“Butterfly” My tormer pastor's wife and good friend. Mrs. E. S. Phillips, received my painting ot a butterfly on a flower. She later told me how moved she was by a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, which she saw on television. At that time, her husband. Dr. E. S. Phillips, was very ill with cancer, and she felt that she could not bear to watch him die. As the butterfly emerged from his cocoon, the Lord spoke to her and said. “I am taking your husband from his cocoon to become something more beautiful.”

“H eritage” Both my family and my husband's family have had four generations as members of Bethany First Church. The Bible belonged to my husband's father. Rev. H. B. Macrory. He used it daily while he pastored Bethany First Church. The other items belonged to various family members. The Bible represents a guide book for life, the pen to record our lives, and a light to show us the way.

28 H erald of Holiness “Everett’s Shoes" Everett Long spent the last years of his life taking loving care of the lawn and flowers of Bethany First Nazarene Church. Although he was in his 80s, we could see him at work nearly every day. He was a big man with rugged features and a personality to match. His gruff, opinionated ways couldn't hide his tenderness, nor his love of nature and strong faith in God. I was in his home and saw his old work shoes on the way to the trash. He gave them to me, and they became my inspiration for this painting.

The Value of Art “Technology is extremely important . . . But machines do not have souls and cannot express emotions . . . Through art, we express all our emotions. The arts help to develop the entire person.”

July 1990 29 Delphi Images t was springtime. Springtime: flowers, picnics, Frisbee in the park, flying kites with children, Ifreedom from the clutches of Old Man Winter! Springtime: freedom, peace, tranquility. It was on such a warm, peaceful, PEACE AND spring day that I heard the sound of the heavy metal door clang shut be­ Today the world clamors for political and economic hind me. You know the sound— freedom and independence. But the ache in you’ve heard it on television as you the heart of many people cries out for the freedom watched the cell doors clang shut. 1 walked past the cages built to restrict to love, to trust, and experience belonging. the freedom of their human occu­ pants—empty cubicles at this time of day. On into the prison yard, where I are guilty! of evidence. Five witnesses confessed walked among convicted thieves, Take Randall Dale Adams, for that they had lied under oath. Free­ murderers, rapists, and child abusers. example—death row inmate for six dom at last. The sun was still shining, the air years, convicted cop-killer, subject of Other innocent people have been was still warm—but the sense of a 1988 television docudrama T he imprisoned. Remember the worker peace, tranquillity, and freedom was Thin Blue Line —more recently cele­ convicted of poisoning his five chil­ gone. The fact that I was there as a brated talk show guest. dren? He spent 20 years in prison. consultant did little to relieve my dis­ The prosecutor’s story was that a Then they discovered that the baby­ comfort. After all, I had to sign a traffic violation occurred, the patrol­ sitter did it. Twenty years of freedom waiver with fine print declaring that, man was gunned down as he ap­ lost! if I were taken hostage, the state was proached the car. The driver, David Joseph was unjustly imprisoned required to do nothing to rescue me. Ray Harris, turned state’s witness and twice. At age 17, he was imprisoned in The risks were mine, they said. testified Randall Dale Adams shot a dry well by jealous brothers. Be­ Prisons have always been depress­ the policeman in cold blood. trayed by those he trusted. ing places. Randall Dale Adams’ story was dif­ Can you imagine his feelings in that Although we talk of the depart­ ferent. He ran out of gas. A stranger dark, confining, dry well? Abused by ment of correction and emphasize re­ stopped to help. The stranger was out those he trusted most— his own fam­ habilitation, inmates see prisons as of a job. Adams befriended him. Two ily! places of punishment where peace days later, while riding with his new Then, they sold him for 20 pieces of and freedom are only dreamed of. friend, he was stopped for a traffic vi­ silver—to Ishmaelites, of all people. Loss of freedom is a tragedy—other olation. Harris shot the policeman He was soon sold a second time to people tell you where to go and what without reason! Potiphar. Accused by Potiphar's wife to do and when to do it. Adams was sentenced to death. He o f a sin he did not com m it, he was Yet society m ust be protected from spent 11 years in prison: 6 years on thrown in jail a second time. Inno­ the Ted Bundys of the world. death row! He continued profession cent, but imprisoned; it's not fair! Two But not all prisoners are guilty! of his innocence. In a news interview, years passed before Joseph was set Not even all prisoners on death row a policeman admitted to suppression free.

30 Herald of Holiness “He spent 20 years in prison and then they discovered that the baby-sitter did it.”

said, “You should be ashamed!” Kathy's own reply is that she does not want to be a prisoner of circum­ stances. And yet, for all her striving, her circumstantial prison is as real as the iron bars at the Huntsville State FREEDOM Prison I visited. Psychologists tell us many inno­ cent victims of abuse and mistreat­ BY JACOB W. BLANKENSHIP, PASTOR ment are imprisoned. They have lost BLUE VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE a degree of their freedom STANLEY, KANS. to trust, to love, to feel accepted. Some are now adults. Some are my Joseph was imprisoned in a dry Her mother died when she was eight. friends, some are your friends, some well, and later in Pharaoh’s prison for She and her brothers and sisters were go to your church. crimes of others. He had done noth­ divided up among relatives. Kathy's Why should they be imprisoned— ing wrong. new home was another poverty-level lose their freedom to trust, love, and His freedom was taken away, his family in which she was sexually feel accepted—when they have done movements restricted, he was inno­ abused and eventually became preg­ nothing wrong? cent! nant. She chose to keep the baby. So­ Psychologists say some have feel­ I have known several people who ciety did little to aid her plight. She ings of guilt. They feel they must have were imprisoned for crimes other studied hard in school, took care of done something wrong! Others are people committed while they them­ her baby, made good grades, and be­ said to have the inability to forgive the selves were innocent children. came pregnant again. one who abused them. Some are my good friends. A school administrator told her Ingrid Trobman in Inner Peace tells Some are in my Sunday School that a pregnant, unwed mother could of a woman who became her house- class. The crim es had names: not be valedictorian! guest for a while. She only went to her Poverty The news media learned of her bedroom at night to sleep. The rest of Ignorance frustration and publicized the story. the time—every waking minute—she Discrimination The school backed down—she made was with one of them. The house was Illiteracy the valedictory address. small and soon she was getting on In­ Physical abuse Kathy has a $25,000 scholarship to grid’s nerves. She asked a mutual Emotional abuse study to become an electrical engi­ friend why the woman would act like Sexual abuse neer—she is now living with her boy­ that. “She isn’t at peace with herself," Kathy is the 1989 valedictorian of a friend's family. (He is not the father of her friend said. “She can't bear to high school in Houston. She is the un­ her soon-to-be born baby.) spend even one hour alone. She can't wed m other of a two-year-old girl, and She has received letters and tele­ read a book; she can't write a letter. she is pregnant with her second child. grams since being interviewed on na­ She has to be with other people so Kathy was one of 14 children. Her tional television. Not all the messages that she won’t be by herself. father left home when she was four. have been supportive. Some have continued on page 45

July 1990 31 ANGEL WITH THE CROWN OF LIFE

BY MARTHA TYLER JOHN

here is an angel in northern matched exactly because the glass- New York, and you can see it blowing technique used originally by driving past the Church of had been lost. Tthe Nazarene in Vermontville, on In order for the window to be Route 3 between Saranac Lake and placed in the church, new leading Plattsburgh. The stained-glass win­ would be required for the entire win­ dow in the belfry of the church shows dow. This would require extra ex­ an angel holding a blood red “Crown pense. Fortunately. Helen and Vera of Life.” and at night, with a light were raised with m uch the same set of shining through it, the window is values, and even though Helen had strikingly beautiful. The story behind been a widow for years and often the window is also beautiful in its own hard-pressed for money, she decided way. to proceed with the project. The win­ Some 30 years ago, the late Vera dow was repaired completely and Moss visited a church in Deerhead, shipped back to Vermontville. N.Y., where she and her family had at­ It was indeed a treasure over 220 tended when she was a child. The years old. and the company that re­ church building had been sold and paired it offered to buy the window was being moved to be converted into for much more than Vera had paid for a tavern/motel. Vera remembered the it. The Angel with the Crown of Life beautiful window in the church and could easily have gone to a private could not bear the thought of having collector, or even to the Smithsonian it destroyed or used in such a build­ or a national archive's museum. ing. She purchased the window for However. Helen felt that Vera wanted $5.00, which was quite a sum for Vera. it in the church, and that Vermont­ She was working as a laborer in a Since before the War of Inde­ ville Church of the Nazarene would lumber mill, tying bundles of fire­ pendence, the angel with the treasure a lovely work of art. wood, and $5.00 was not easily Crown of Life, now' in the Ver­ Helen's nephew, Donald Goff, in­ earned. However, Vera wanted that montville Church of the Naza­ stalled the window in the church, and window more than she wanted life's rene, has presided over now it is a thing o f beauty for all to luxuries, so she bought it. Vera did see. Helen Tyler died in December w ithout m any things during her life, prayers and marriages, bap­ 1986, about two years after the angel but she kept the window carefully tisms and funerals. was displayed, and it remains as a stored in her garage. She wanted it to m em orial to her and her sister's fore­ be placed in the Vermontville Church sight and to their love o f G od and the of the Nazarene where her sister, repaired and installed in the church. beauty created by Him. Helen Tyler, and two nieces, Phyllis Helen was 90 years of age when Before the R evolutionary War. this Tyler and Martha Tyler John, at­ Vera died, but she set to work getting angel watched as couples were mar­ tended church. the window repaired right away. She ried, saw their babies baptized, and Unfortunately, there were two or shipped the window to a company in viewed the many funerals that were three small pieces of glass missing, Minnesota that repaired stained-glass held in the chapel in Deerhead. On all and the frame needed to be repaired. windows. When the people there be­ these scenes, the angel looked on in Vera was never able to pay for those gan examining the window, they were blessing for over 200 years. Now that additional items, so the window was stunned by the beauty and rarity of it is in Vermontville, let us pray that not repaired and could not be placed the picture and the glass. They found the angel in the chapel will continue in the church. When she died, how­ that the angel was designed and made to look over and give G od’s blessing ever, she left half of her property to in Denmark and shipped to the Colo­ to the families there for another 200 the church and half to her sister, nies before the "War of Indepen­ years. “And to him that is faithful to Helen. By her death, Vera made it dence,” in 1776; it was made in 1767. the end, shall be given the crown of possible for Helen to have the window In fact, the glass could not be life” (Revelation 2:10).

32 H erald of Holiness Rhythms of the Spirit M ORRIS A. WEIGELT

The Plague of Uncertainty

ith few exceptions, you the testimony to divine guidance First, God made the promise to rarely hear of plagues in that had been shared with him by Abraham and then “confirmed it our society. Modern sci­ his friends. Wistfully, he said, “I with an oath” (6:17, NIV)—based W ence has been largely successfulwish in I knew God like that! I’d like on his unchanging character. The dealing with most illnesses. How- to have that kind of certainty that point of all this is that certainty ever, one plague th at pharm aceuti­ God was guiding my life and deci­ rests in the reliability of the totally cals have been unable to solve is sions!” faithful God and not within our­ the plague of inner uncertainty. In­ Those of us who share such long­ selves. ner uncertainty in things spiritual ings are prompted to ask: What is Further, the writer notes repeat­ has reached epidemic proportions, the source of certainty in spiritual edly that Christ is now our high paralyzing and crippling many. formation? Where does that cer­ priest who has solved the sin prob­ Uncertainty has an especially tainty lie? How does one find that lem forever. He is now our con­ crippling effect upon spiritual for­ certainty? stant intercessor and advocate mation. Persons who always check (7:25) and will return “to bring sal­ their pulse seldom exercise achiev­ vation to those who are waiting for ing faith. him” (9:28). The Epistle to the Hebrews is The final point the writer to the written to an audience that evi­ Hebrews makes is that certainty is dently was plagued by uncertainty. found in the lives of those who step They had begun with joy and exu­ out in faith. The great model of berance to follow Jesus, but now faith in the New Testam ent is were beginning to struggle with Abraham, who “obeyed and went, doubt. even though he did not know In the last section of chapter 5, where he was going” (11:8). the writer chides them for failing to The writer to the Hebrews re­ So it is with persons who are liv­ grow and move toward the goal of sponds to such questions with ing by faith. Persons of uncertainty maturity and perfection. In the several primary answers. First, he are fearful to step into the un­ opening part of chapter 6, he notes repeatedly notes that Jesus is our known. Persons who step into the that they have repeatedly done the model of faith and certainty. Jesus’ unknown under God find the cer­ elementary, foundational things but own painful search for certainty is tainty that evades others. have failed to make progress. visible in chapter 5 as He prays Suggested Spiritual Journal Exer­ In chapter 10, as he calls for with loud cries and tears en route cises: them to persevere in following to “perfecting obedience.” We begin 1. Write several paragraphs ex­ Christ, he urges them to encourage the search for certainty by “fixing ploring the effect of inner uncer­ each other (verses 19-25). He in­ our eyes on Jesus.” tainty in your life. vites them to recall the “earlier The second response of the 2. Write several paragraphs days” in which they had lived writer to the Hebrews is that cer­ about one of your spiritual heroes through persecution without losing tainty lies not in the unpredictable who exhibits the characteristics of their certainties. He ends the chap­ patterns of our own emotions but spiritual certainty and achieve­ ter with the resounding words, in the certainty that God has pro­ ment. “But we are not of those who vided for us in Christ. The last half 3. Reflect upon the periods in shrink back and are destroyed, but of the 6th chapter of Hebrews your life in which your certainty in of those who believe and are speaks of the way in which God things spiritual was most apparent. saved” (v. 39, NIV). added certainty to Abraham’s life What were the patterns that con­ Recently, a friend was discussing when the covenant was first given. tributed to that certainty? ^

July 1990 33 NEWS |NEWS \ | I— l/M ^ NEWS • NEWS • NEWS • NEWS MOZAMBIQUE PROMISES CABINET WIVES VISIT RETURN OF NAZARENE COMMUNITY OF HOPE PROPERTY The Community of Hope was host re­ cently to a meeting of the wives of the In a surprise announcement, the gov­ U.S. Cabinet officers. The meeting, ar­ ernment of Mozambique has promised ranged by Susan Baker, wife of U.S. to return property to the Church of the Secretary of State James Baker, was de­ Nazarene that was confiscated 15 years signed to inform the group about family ago, according to Robert Scott, World homelessness and what the Washington. Mission Division director. The an­ D.C., inner-city ministry is doing to nouncement was made by Job Cham- help. bal, Mozambique's Minister of Culture, Staff members and residents of the at the dedication of the new Maputo Community of Hope addressed the Central Church sanctuary. group concerning their ministry, and the "The people came to their feet cheer­ ladies were given a tour of the facilities. ing and praising the Lord," Scott said "You are here in part because the of the approximately 5,000 persons Community of Hope is more than it ap­ crowded into the new sanctuary. Cham- pears," Tom Nees. director, said to the bal, a guest at the dedication, made the group. "It is in some way a sign of what announcement as a part of his greetings might happen everywhere if people of to the group. faith and hope combine their ideals and The government of Mozambique energy to respond to people in need. confiscated all church property in 1975 Tom Nees, Community of Hope director (I.) Our programs are successful because during a communist revolution. Two welcomes Susan Baker (r.) to the Washing­ we understand that people in need must Nazarene missionaries. Armand Doll ton, D.C., inner-city ministry. have inner spiritual resources to survive, and Hugh Friberg, were imprisoned for let alone get ahead." about a year, and all other missionaries left the country. Among the properties seized was the SHEPHERD COMMUNITY SELECTS NEW LEADER Tavane Mission station, which included John Hay, Jr., has Hay replaces Dean Cowles, who a Bible school. However, Scott reports been selected as di­ has served as director of the inner-city that a new Bible school is being built at rector of the Shep­ ministry since its founding in 1986. another location and the old property herd Community Cowles and his wife. Cheryl, have ac­ will not be needed. Compassionate Min­ cepted a mission assignment to Kenya. "The government has seen the con­ istries in Indianapo­ A graduate of Olivet Nazarene Uni­ cern of the church for the people of lis, Ind., by the Shep­ versity, Hay holds an M.Div. from Mozambique," Scott said. “They have herd Community board of directors Nazarene Theological Seminary. Prior noticed our involvement in providing and the Indianapolis District Advisory to coming to Shepherd Community, he relief supplies and food during recent Board. He has served as senior pastor pastored the Owasso Church of the disasters. This has led to their returning of the Shepherd Community Church Nazarene on the Northeast Oklahoma to the Church of the Nazarene the free­ since 1987 and will continue in that District, where he was ordained in dom to evangelize." position. 1986.

EASTERN EUROPE EFFORT EXPANDS TO MOSCOW Hermann Gschwandt- preached to a group of more than 1,000 In addition to the trip to Moscow, ner. Eastern Europe believers at the Evangelical Baptist Gschwandtner is pursuing contacts in Evangelistic Effort Church. He noted that one of the pri­ Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Cook re­ (EEEE) director, re­ mary needs for Christians in the Soviet ports that the Middle European District cently returned from a Union is evangelism materials. is hoping to plant several churches in successful exploratory “This is where the Church of the East Germany next year. trip to Moscow, ac­ Nazarene can be of tremendous help," The Eastern Europe Evangelistic Ef­ Gschwandtner cording to Franklin Gschwandtner said. “The church is fort is a 10 percent special and contri­ Cook, Eurasia regional director. working on plans to print an invitation­ butions may be sent to Norman O. During the trip, Gschwandtner met al gospel message to be used simulta­ Miller, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, with several evangelical leaders and neously with a film about Jesus." MO 64131.

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BY M A RK GRA H A M and TOM FELDER

TEENS TODAY WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Calling it “one of the best publications of its kind in the nation," judges for the Evangelical Press Association present­ ed Teens Today with the Award of Ex­ cellence in the "Sunday School Take Home" category. The award was pre­ sented at EPA's annual convention in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 7-9. This is the first time the take home paper for junior and senior highs has won the highest award, according to Karen DeSollar, editor. Teens Today re­ ceived the Award of Merit in 1986 and 1987. "There are a lot of people involved in putting a periodical like this togeth­ er." DeSollar said. “The assistant edi­ tor. designers, writers, and many others have helped to make this a quality pub­ lication." General Superintendent Raymond W. Hurn presents a check on behalf of Nazarene Head­ More than a dozen persons repre­ quarters to Robert D. Hempel in honor of Hempel’s seven years as director of Life Income sented the Church of the Nazarene at Gifts Services. Hempel retired from the post last month at the age of 66. The new director the convention, including editors and is D. Martin Butler (see Late News this edition). Pictured (I. to r.): Mary Helen Hempel, Robert Hempel, Raymond W. Hurn, and D. Moody Gunter, Finance Division director. staff from Bread, World Mission, Her­ ald of Holiness, Resource, Illustrated LILLENAS SONG INDUCTED Bible Life, Preacher's Magazine, and Focus. The Nazarene delegation was INTO HALL OF FAME recognized as having the largest group Mosie Lister's gospel song "Where No among approximately 400 persons at One Stands Alone" was inducted into the convention. the SESAC Hall of Fame at its recent Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville. Lister is a composer for Lil­ Pictured right: Randy Miller (r.), Awards lenas Publishing Company, and all of his Committee chairman, presents the Award songs are owned by Lillenas. of Excellence to Karen DeSollar (I.) at the More than 60 artists have recorded EPA convention in Colorado Springs, Colo. the song since it was first released in 1955, including Elvis Presley, B. J. Thomas, The Chuck Wagon Gang, The NEW YORK ’88 SURPASSES “THRUST TO THE CITIES” GOAL Blackwood Brothers, and George Bever­ ly Shea. Lister’s other classics include New York has become CITIES GOAL FOC* TOTAL** , - it “How Long Has It Been? Til the n te j* ' n t*ie ^'rst to surPass Chicago '86 ...... 30...... 15...... 18 Storm Passes By," "Then 1 Met the Mas­ ’ts §oa* *or new church- Mexico City '87...... 100...... 11 ...... 56 ter," and “He Knows Just What I Need." es 'n "Thrust to the if Cities” program, ac- New York '8 8 ...... 23...... 26...... 37 cording to Michael Es­ Los Angeles '88...... 30...... 17...... 38 tep. Thrust to the Cities Paris ’8 9 ...... 10...... 0...... 6 director. The NYC thrust has produced Sao Paulo ’89 ...... 30...... 12...... 151 26 new churches since 1988. Their goal was 23. Toronto '90 ...... 27...... 3...... 42 The "Thrust to the Cities" program Seoul '9 1 ...... 70...... 1 ...... 1 began in 1986 in Chicago and now in­ San Francisco ’92 .....37...... 0...... 0 cludes nine cities around the world. The Thrust cities, along with their *F0C = Fully Organized Churches **T0TAL=all new works such as FOC’s, Church-Type Mosie Lister (I.) holds the award presented FOC goals, are as follows: Missions, Bible classes, and preaching points. by Jim Myers of SESAC (r.). (Photo by Alan Mayor)

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NWMS TAKES A NEW APPROACH TO MISSION EDUCATION The first meeting of the Adult Mission materials were more geared toward Education Ideas and Activities Commit­ larger churches while others were better tee was held in Kansas City recently to suited for smaller congregations. The generate ideas and activities for local committee met to design presentations mission programs, according to Nina G. that would be appropriate for all church Gunter, NWMS general director. The sizes and mission cell groups (chap­ committee, under the direction of Bev­ ters). It was felt that a grassroots com­ erly Borbe, Sacramento District NWMS mittee could provide a better balance president, was formed in response to for the mission education materials. surveys received from local churches “I know the demands placed upon a calling for a greater variety of presenta­ local mission education chairman,” said tion ideas and activities in the mission Borbe. “That is why I am dedicated to The Adult Mission Education Ideas and Ac­ education materials. helping produce a strong, supportive tivities Committee (I. to r.): Nina G. Gunter, According to Gail Sawrie, NWMS tool for local use.” Gail Sawrie, Betty Bowes, Judy Siebert, editor, many local presidents and mis­ The new format will begin with the Wilma Shaw, Beverly Borbe, Wesley Eby. sion education leaders felt that some 1991-92 materials. NPH SAYS “THANKS” Nazarene Publishing House is saying a big “thank you” to the thousands who When asked, “Is capital punishment ever appropriate?” participated in surveys for the new Nazarenes responded: Nazarene hymnal. Hardy Weathers, NPH marketing director, reports that Not s u re ...... 17% more than 5,000 surveys have been re­ ceived from pastors, district superin­ Under no circumstance...... 9% tendents, music ministers, and layper­ sons throughout the U.S. and Canada. In murder with no remorse ...... 29.6% "Interest in the project is running In murder with no hope for rehabilitation.. 30.6% high, and work on the project is pro­ ceeding well,” Weathers said. Any m u rd e r...... 35.8% The surveys are being tabulated, and the results will be presented to the New For whatever crimes law permits 29.6% Hymnal Steering Committee. Addi­

Based on surveys conducted by the Church Growth Research Center in cooperation with the Association of Naz­ tional studies are planned covering ar­ arene Sociologists of Religion (ANSweR). eas such as Scripture readings, com­ panion products, and a title. “Comments and suggestions are still welcome,” Weathers said.

PANAMA NAZARENES LAUNCH INVASION FOR CHRIST Taking inspiration from the U.S. Army, Panama Nazarenes have launched a campaign to “invade" their country with the gospel of Jesus. Jerry Porter, Mexico-Central America Regional di­ rector, reports that, despite national tur­ moil and change, “the Panama Church of the Nazarene is on the move." Noting that there are six states in the country without a Nazarene church, Jose Gordon, district superintendent, has declared the 1990s as a decade for advance. He has challenged his district to launch special thrusts in each of those states.

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SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT NEW DISTRICT ORGANIZED PAYS ALL BUDGETS IN FULL IN VENEZUELA For the first time in its history, the San A second district has been organized in Antonio District has paid all budgets in Venezuela, and the first national dis­ full, according to James Blankenship, trict superintendent, Jeremias Lopez, district superintendent. The district, has been elected there, according to which operates on the 15 percent plan Eugene L. Stowe, general superinten­ and pays on current income, raised dent. Stowe, who has returned recently $140,000 more than was required to from a two-week trip to South Ameri­ pay the budgets. Only four years ago, ca, reports that there are 46 churches the district received $121,000 less than and 29 missions in the country where was needed. Nazarene work began only seven years “I’m hoping that it will set a pat­ ago. tern." said General Superintendent Jer­ The new Phase II district includes 21 ald D. Johnson, who presided over the organized churches and 9 missions. San Antonio District Assembly. “One Missionary Bill Porter serves as super­ has to realize that this is Texas, and intendent of the original district. they have been suffering in their econ­ The work in Colombia has shown omy. Yet, this district has come through gains as well, despite recent problems Eugene L. Stowe, general superintendent, in that country. Stowe reports that the and paid every budget in full.” congratulates Jeremias Lopez, newly Colombia Central District showed a 34 elected superintendent of the new district percent increase in membership during in Venezuela. Lopez is the first national to the past year and six churches were or­ NEW TRAINING CENTER TO be elected to that post. ganized. OPEN IN TORONTO Nazarene Bible College and Canadian Nazarene College have joined together to establish the Toronto Nazarene Bible Institute (TNBI). The institute will serve as a training center for ethnic and second career people, preparing them for ministry and ordination. The center was announced to Toron- to-area pastors in a meeting with R. T. Bolerjack, NBC vice president for ex­ tension education; Riley Coulter, CNC president; and Vern Hannah, CNC aca­ demic dean. Classes are scheduled to begin in the fall with two or three courses offered. erry Appleby, pastor of Bresee Avenue It is expected to take three years to pre­ J Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena, Calif., pare for ordination. gives us a practical guide for the ever-in- creasing number of pastors and Christian workers who are catching the vision of evan­ CORRECTION gelizing and ministering to those of other cul­ Dale Carnegie Death tures through multicongregational churches. An article by Jerry W. McCant, pub­ “A good book... I will require The church is not a melting pot where the lished in the Herald of Holiness Feb. 1, it for my students at Fuller ingredients eventually meld into one flavor. 1985, included erroneous information [Seminary], I can’t require it Rather, the church is a stew pot where the in­ about the death of Dale Carnegie, au­ for you, but I can give it my gredients maintain their individuality and come thor, teacher, lecturer, and philosopher. highest recommendation.” together around a common belief in Jesus Contrary to the article, Mr. Carnegie —C. Peter Wagner Christ. The church will be in a stew as well if we died Nov. 1,1955, of uremia. deny the reality of the world forming around us. The Herald regrets any negative re­ For over a century Europe was the main flection the erroneous information Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City source of immigrants to the United States and may have had on Dale Carnegie, Dale Canada. In the last 30 years, however, people Carnegie training, or Dale Carnegie Box 419527 • Kansas City, MO 64141 have come from nearly every country in the graduates, among whom are outstand­ Postage added. world. Opportunities for the church abound. ing leaders in business and public life. Price subject to change without notice. The church is in a stew.

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received the M.A. in missiology de­ ceived the honorary doctor of laws and gree. 18 received the M.R.E., and 59 letters degree. Donoho is retiring, hav­ were awarded the M.Div. ing served at MVNC since 1975. Two students. Garnett O. Teakell and Jeffrey Crosno, received the D.Min. degree. SOUTHERN NAZARENE Robert Cooley, president of Gordon- Conwell Seminary, presented the UNIVERSITY commencement address. Terrell C. Southern Nazarene University graduat­ Sanders, preached the baccalaureate ed its largest class in history in May. message. The 1990 graduating class included * COLLEGE The annual Corlett Holiness Senior 400 undergraduate and 65 graduate de­ Sermon Award was presented to grees. R. Eugene Sanders. North GRADUATIONS William R. Clark. Arkansas District superintendent, was honored with the D.D. Jerald D. Johnson, general superin- The following colleges and seminar­ ies held graduation ceremonies prior MIDAMERICA NAZARENE to this issue going to press. The re­ maining colleges w ill he listed in the COLLEGE Pictured below: MANC’s Charlene Leslie, August 1990 issue. MidAmerica Nazarene College gradu­ M.H.R. Award of Excellence winner, gets a hug from one of her favorite fans, her ated 340 students in spring commence­ youngest son, Grant. ment exercises, including 135 manage­ ASIA-PACIFIC NAZARENE ment of human resources degree students. The college also conferred its THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY first graduate-level degrees on 27 mas­ Thirteen students graduated from Asia- ter of education students. Pacific Nazarene Theological Semi­ Harry Lytle, Jr.. received the honor­ nary during recent commencement ex­ ary doctor of laws degree, and Dwight ercises. The M.Div. was awarded to Neuenschwander, received the hon­ five students, three students received orary doctor of divinity degree. Joyce the M.R.E., and five others received Morrow accepted the Merit Award, giv­ the Th.B. degree. en posthumously, in honor of her late Stephen Nease. education commis­ husband, Charles. sioner, presented the graduation ad­ The American Heritage Award was dress and presided over the inaugura­ presented to Jay Sunberg, Leslie Pierce, tion of President John Nielson. and Andi Herman. The award is the highest nonacademic honor given to graduating seniors and is based on cam­ pus citizenship, spiritual vitality, and CANADIAN NAZARENE COLLEGE all-around contribution to the college. Canadian Nazarene College graduated William J. Prince, general superin­ 19 students in recent commencement tendent, presented the commencement exercises. In addition, Charles J. Mux- address, and MANC President Richard worthy. Canada Pacific District super­ Spindle delivered the baccalaureate intendent, received the honorary doctor message. of divinity degree. Muxworthy presented the com­ mencement address, and Neil High­ tower. outgoing president of CNC, MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE preached the baccalaureate semton. COLLEGE Mount Vernon Nazarene College grad­ uated 195 students during commence­ ment exercises in May. William J. NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL Prince, general superintendent, pre­ SEMINARY sented the commencement address, and Nazarene Theological Seminary gradu­ MVNC President E. LeBron Fairbanks ated 91 students during recent com­ presented the baccalaureate message. mencement exercises. Twelve of those John Donoho, dean of students, re­

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tendenl. presented the commencement address. One hundred thirteen of the gradu­ ates were business workers who re­ ceived their degrees through SNU’s evening external degree programs.

TREVECCA NAZARENE COLLEGE Trevecca Nazarene College graduated 422 students and conferred one hon­ orary degree at commencement exer­ cises in May. Master of education de­ grees were conferred upon 195 persons, while 257 students received undergraduate degrees. Gerald Skinner, Nashville business­ 1990 graduates of Trevecca Nazarene College prepare to leave the college fieldhouse af­ man and former chair of the depart­ ter commencement exercises. ment of business at TNC, received the honorary doctor of laws degree. the gifts God gave them as they face in the master of education program in James Earl Massey, dean of Ander­ the demands of life. separate ceremonies. son University School of Theology, de­ Arliss L. Roaden, executive director TNC also honored William M. livered the commencement address. He of the Tennessee Higher Education Greathouse, general superintendent challenged the undergraduates to use Commission, addressed the graduates emeritus, during the commencement weekend by naming the Business and Science Building in his honor. Greathouse served as president at NWMS HONORS MISSION AWARD DISTRICTS Trevecca from 1963-68. He was a pro­ fessor at the college from 1946-68, and Sixty-three districts achieved NWMS Mission Award status for the 1988-89 as­ was honored as TNC’s first Distin­ sembly year, according to Nina Gunter, general NWMS director. Of those, 12 guished Professor of Religion in 1989. paid 100 percent or more of their General Budget. Mission Award districts are those that reach 90 percent of the following goals: churches having a prayer ministry for missions; mission education readers; churches providing some type of youth and children’s involvement in missions; NAZARENE INDIAN and General Budget payments for the district. BIBLE COLLEGE Mission Award Districts for 1988-89 are: Nazarene Indian Bible College present­ Akron Indianapolis* Oregon Pacific ed 18 diplomas in lay ministry to stu­ Alabama North Intermountain Philadelphia* dents at ceremonies in June, according Alabama South Iowa Pittsburgh to R. T. Bolerjack, NIBC director. The Alaska* Kansas Rocky Mountain students are participating in the three- Anaheim Kansas City* Sacramento* year program that leads to an associate Arizona Maine San Antonio degree in biblical studies. British Isles North* Michigan South Carolina* General Superintendent Donald D. Canada Central Minnesota Southeast Oklahoma Owens spoke at the NIBC commence­ Canada Pacific* Mississippi Southern California* ment, and Neil Wiseman, dean at Naz­ Canada Quebec* Missouri Southern Florida arene Bible College, spoke for bac­ Central California Nebraska Southwest Indiana calaureate. Central Florida North Arkansas Southwest Latin American Forty-three students are currently Central Ohio North Carolina Southwest Oklahoma enrolled at NIBC preparing for pastoral Dakota North Central Ohio Southwestern Ohio and lay ministry to Native Americans Dallas Northeast Oklahoma Tennessee on the reservation and in urban areas. East Tennessee Northeastern Indiana Virginia Eastern Kentucky Northern California Washington Eastern Michigan Northern Michigan West Virginia North CORRECTION Georgia Northwest Western Latin American The name of Harlan Moore was inadvertent­ Hawaii Pacific* Northwest Indiana ly omitted as the source of the music re­ Houston Northwestern Illinois ‘Districts that paid 100 percent views in the “Words and Music” column in Illinois Northwestern Ohio* or more of General Budget. the June 1990 issue. We regret the error.

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VITAL STATISTICS Gwendolyn King; son, James Richard; six S.Dak., Apr. 1. Survivors: husband, daughters. Janet Bruck and Marigold grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Robert; daughter, Brenda Otfutt; three Dewey; son, Wesley; seven grandchildren. Deaths PEARL F. CHINN, 79, Denver, Colo., Mar. grandchildren. HARRY E WEBER. 66, Olathe. Kans . 24. Survivors: son, Ted; daughters, Lucille JOHN V. FREDERICK, 78, Grand Ridge, Jan. 12. Survivors: wife, Joycelyn; sons, FAYE M. BICKELL, 60, Longmont, Colo., Martindale, Virginia Weir, Bonita Williams; Fla., Feb. 27. Survivors: wife, Hazel; Steve and Roland; five grandchildren; three Apr. 19. Survivors: husband, Kyle; sons, 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. daughters, Vickie Reinette Thompson and b ro th e rs . David and Robert; one brother. ROLLO F. DERIGHT, Feb. 25. Survivors: Rhonda Kaye Stephens; three grandchil­ WINONA A. WILLIAMS, 77, Hemet. MORRIS BORDERS, 70, Princeton, Ind., wife, Fay; daughter, Lois Yoder; three dren; one great-grandchild. Calif., Sept. 8. Survivors: daughter, Jan. 29. Survivors: wife, Thelma; daughter, grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. BEVERLY PARKER G00DS0N, 55, Marolyne Diggs; son, Steven Williams; six Joetta Scherb; one granddaughter. WILFRED DUCKWORTH, Apr. 13. Sur­ Greenville, Tex., Apr. 18. Survivors: hus­ grandchildren. ABBY BROUGH, 80, Porterville, Calif., vivors: wife, Viola; son, Alan; one grand­ band, Bill; son, Kenneth; one granddaugh­ HAZEL MAE WILSON. 83, Port Huen- Apr. 20. Survivors: daughters, Delores An­ d a u g h te r. ter; two brothers; two sisters. eme, Calif., Feb. 8. Survivors: sons. Roy, thony and Lynda Martin; four grandchil­ JACK L. EDWARDS, Tucson, Ariz., Apr. HAROLD H. HUEBNER, Portland, Oreg., Errol, and Lloyd; daughter. Irene Ferrell; dren; and three great-grandchildren. nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchil­ 24. Survivors: wife, Judy; children, Wendy, Feb. 13. Survivors: wife, Marion; one ELMA H. BRYAN, 80, St. Petersburg, Tina, and Marc; parents, Thomas and Lela daughter; one grandchild; one great­ d re n . Fla., Apr. 17. Survivors: husband, James; Edwards; one brother; two sisters. grandchild. CLARICE AMELIA YOUNG, 77, Medford, daughters, Joanne Hough, Barbara Bryan, ETHEL L. FORTNER, 78, Mount Vernon, Oreg., Apr. 12. Survivors: husband, Lisle; WILLIAM A. ''BUCK” MAULDIN, Feb. 28. son, Harold; daughters, Evelyn Friberg, Survivors: daughter, Cheryl (Mrs. Dennis) Doris Berg, and Lee Lais. Garrison; two grandchildren; one brother; two sisters. REV. MAYNARD D. RICHARDS, 55, Kissimmee, Fla., May 10. Survivors: wife, Births Laura; son, Maynard D. “Bud”; daughters, to ANDY AND JUDY (HUNT) BENNETT, Julie Michelle Richards and Gail Sue (Mrs. Chester, M ont., a boy, Samuel Peter, Dan) Fiedler; five grandchildren; father and adopted Mar. 16 step-mother, Rev. and Mrs Alvin D. to DAVID AND DORA (SCHWARTZ- Richards; one sister; one brother. WALDEN) BENNETT, Kansas City, Mo., a “Give and it shall DWIGHT J. STRICKLER, 84, Kankakee, boy, Zachary David, Dec. 25 yy III., former Olivet Nazarene University pro­ to MIKE AND TERESA (LAMB) fessor, Apr. 9. Survivors: wife, Esther; CANTRELL, Murray, Ky., a boy, Tyler be given unto you daughters, Shirley and Joan; four grand­ Quinn, Apr. 17 c h ild re n . to MARK AND KELLY (GERBER) GER- FLORIS B. SYLVIA, 75, Avon Park, Fla., BOTH, Indianapolis, Ind., a boy, Benjamin May 17. Survivors: husband, Howard; Mark, Apr. 20 ayment amounts are guaranteed. They are based upon present age and begin at 6% for a young person to as m uch as 14% for a person 90 years of age. We would be glad to figure one for you without Grayce Bonham obligation. Confer collection of poems, articles, A Gift Annuity is a gift with a lifetime income. and stories. These short pieces run the Dr. D. M artin B utler In Canada: Church of the Nazarene gamut from the Life Income Gifts Services Executive Board homey "On Dis­ Church of the Nazarene Box 30080, Station B carding an Old 6401 The Paseo Calgary, Alta. Friend" (getting rid Kansas City, MO 64131 T2 M 4N 7 of a favorite, well- Please send me a free copy of “Investing Through worn sofa) to the Gift Annuities” as well as a no-obligation quote on touching story of what an annuity would pay me. ANY her husband's bout Rev. with Alzheimer's Mr. disease. M rs .____ M iss HH083-411-3589 A d d re s s . GRAYCE BONHAM CONFER $5.95

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to BRENT AND LORI (BABA) HAGEN, SANDRA SanPAOLA, from associate, San Furlough address: Box 351, Haviland, sing. Services will be at 9:45 a.m. and 2:00 Seattle, Wash., a hoy, Christopher John, Pedro (Calif.) Peninsula, to pastor, KS 6 7 0 5 9 p.m. For further inform ation, write the Sept. 10 W ilmington, Calif. REV. GORDON and PAT JOHNSTON, church or call (919) 292-1873 or 299- to SCOTT AND PAMELA (GRANT) HAN- RICK SHELTON, from student, to pastor, Papua New Guinea, Furlough address: 1378 . NAY, a boy, J u s tin S c o tt, A pr. 1 Carthage, Ind. 1131 N. W ilson, Pasadena, CA 91104 HEMLOCK CHURCH, CLOVERDALE, to ANDY AND LILY (MAURER) KIRK­ DOUGLAS I. SHERWOOD, from student, REV. RUSS and DONNA LOVETT, France, O REG ., will celebrate its 75th anniversary PATRICK, Bethany, Okla., a boy, Matthew TNC, to pastor, Gwynn’s Island, Va. Furlough address: 2450 Sunrise Av­ Aug. 24-26. Rev. Ron Tyler will speak Fri­ Dean, M ar. 27 PHILLIP M. SMITH, to pastor, Truth or enue, Portsmouth, OH 45662 day at 8:00 p.m. Saturday will feature an to KIP AND TAMI LAXSON, a girl, Kait- Consequences, N.Mex. MISS MARJORIE MERRITTS, Papua New open house at the church followed by a lyn Jane, Apr. 28 DARWIN SPEICHER, from associate, Pis- Guinea, Furlough address: 1133 Hira potluck picnic. Rev. Eldon Rayborn will be to REV. TIMOTHY AND SHARON (CAR­ mo Beach (Calif.) New Life Community, Street. Pontiac, Ml 48054 featured at the 7:00 p.m. service Saturday ROLL) ODOM, Little Rock Ark,, a girl, Kail- to associate, W ichita (Kans.) First REV. GARY and LAVONNA MOORE,* night. Rev. Earl Mosteller will preach in iana Danielle, Feb. 11 E. J. STEINERT, from evangelism, to pas­ Kenya, Field address: P.O. Box 20025, Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to DAN AND GRETCHEN PARTRICH, tor, New Castle (Ind.) Southside Kenya, Nairobi, EAST AFRICA p.m. There will be a potluck dinner before Chadron, Nebr , two boys, Wesley Dean CLIFFORD STONE, to Areola (III.) First MR. WARREN and JANET NEAL, Papua the Sunday, afternoon service. Friends, and Loren Dale, adopted Aug. 22. DON STUDDARD, from associate, Jasper New Guinea. Field address: P.O. Box past and present, are invited. For informa­ to CHARLES AND CARLA (MILLS) (Ala.) Northside, to pastor, Grace 456, Mount Hagen, WHP, PAPUA NEW tion, call Gary & Dorothy Russell (503) PRITT. Tampa, Fla., a boy, Jordan Michael, Chapel, Ala. GUINEA 965-6262 or Tom & Shirley Blanchard and a girl. Austyn Nicole, Apr. 4 JACK L. SUITS, from associate, Seymour DR. WILLIAM and GAIL PATCH. Korea, (503) 398-5336. to JEFF AND MICHELE (ROSS) SEX­ (Ind.) First, to associate, Campbellsville, Furlough address: 16153 Holbrook TON, Oklahoma City, Okla., a girl, Nicole Ky. Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341 IBERIA, MO., CHURCH is celebrating its Renea p0(^ 2 JOSEPH TECHAU, from Havana, III., to MR. JERRY and BRENDA RICE,* Mexico. 65th anniversary Aug. 26. There will be to LEE AND MARILYN (MAURER) C h ris m a n , III. Furlough address: c/o D. Knee, 103 S. morning, afternoon, and evening services TURNER, Bethany, Okla., a boy, David An­ RICHARD P. THOMPSON, from student, to Normandy, Olathe, KS 66061 with a dinner following the morning wor­ drew, Apr. 14 associate, Richardson (Tex.) First REV. RICHARD and RONNIE RICHEY, ship service. All former pastors, members, to LAWRENCE AND JUDY (HERRERA) GLENN A. TUCKER, from associate, An­ South Africa (ASF Central), Stateside and friends are invited to attend or send VOLKER, Gaithersburg, Md., a girl, Eliza­ derson (Ind.) Goodwin Memorial, to as­ address: 1558 W. Crescent, Mesa, AZ greetings. For information, contact Pastor beth Helen, July 28 sociate, Waynesburg, Pa. 8 5 2 0 2 John Bouldrey, P.O. Box 152, Iberia, MO to BILL AND ROSALYNN (LYNCH) DANIEL B. TURNER, from pastor, Mount REV. LYNN and SHEARON SCHMIDT, 65486 or call (314)793-6112. WADE, Bartlesville, Okla., a girl, Rachael Hope, Tex., to associate, Las Vegas South Africa (ASF North), Furlough ad­ KEENE, N.H., CHURCH will celebrate its Erin, Apr. 25 (Nev.) Charleston dress: 17360 Grove Road, Nashport, OH 100th anniversary Sept. 21-23. Former to MARTIN AND CASSANDRA (BRIGHT) J. TIMOTHY WATKIN, trom Buena Park 4 3 8 3 0 pastors and members are invited. For fur­ WEISER, Olathe, Kans., a boy, Jeremy (Calif.) Crescent Avenue, to Alta Loma MISS VERONICA SPONAUGLE, Swaziland ther inform ation, contact Rev. Verne A. Tyler, Apr. 12 (Calif.) Foothills Community Institutional, Furlough address: Box Haskell, 57 Maple Ave„ Keene, NH 03431. DARRELL R. YEAGER, from Massillon, 119, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 Ohio, to Vermontville, N Y. REV. TIMOTHY and JADONNA TROUT, HIGHLAND, IND., FIRST CHURCH w ill FOR THE RECORD Philippines, Furlough address: 939 Oak­ celebrate its 50th anniverasry Sept. 21-23. Correction land Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616 Special events will be held Friday, Satur­ Moving Ministers DR. VERNON and ROBERTA VORE, Papua day, and Sunday. All former members and It was erroneously reported in the New Guinea, Furlough address: c/o friends are invited to attend or send greet­ JACOB W BLANKENSHIP, JR., from pas­ February issue that C. KENNETH SPARKS Toussaint, 7711 Hollybrook Lane, Indi­ ings. For information contact the church at tor, Glenwood Springs, Colo., to educa­ had taken a church in Bristol, Pa. This anapolis, IN 46227 9330 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN 46322 or tion, MANC, Olathe, Kans. should have read: REV. LARRY and JUDY WEBB, Bolivia, call (219) 924-4843. STEPHEN T. BOHALL, from Greenfield RAYMOND E. STARK, to Bristol, Pa. Furlough address: 7956 Peach Point Av­ (Ind.) Grace, to Indianapolis (Ind.) REV SPARKS is still at Anderson (Ind.) enue, San Diego, CA 92126 N o rth sid e First. STEVEN E. COLEMAN, from Katy, Tex., to 'Specialized Assignment Personnel Recommendations Longview (Tex.) First The following have been recommended RICKY D. CURRY, from New Castle (Ind.) by their respective district superinten­ Southside, to Shelbyville (Ind.) First Moving Missionaries d ents: W. RANDY DODD, from associate, Denver REV. STEPHEN BENNETT,* Philippines, Announcements MICHAEL C. KONKLE, evangelist, 409 S. (Colo.) First, to pastor, Vero Beach, Fla. Field address: P.O. Box 261, Cebu City SAVANNAH, GA„ FIRST (formerly Cen­ Franklin, Parker City, IN 47368 (317) 468- H. MARK ELSE, from Bettendorf, Iowa, to 6000, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES tral) CHURCH will celebrate its 50th an­ 7505, by Oval L. Stone, Northeastern Indi­ Clarion, Iowa MISS RHONDA BROWN,* Philippines, niversary July 1. Dr. L. E. Latham and Rev. ana District. MERVYN N. FRIBERG. from pastor, Co- Field address: P.O. Box 820, 1299 James Hubbard will be featured speakers BILL AND TERI COBB, song evangelists, quille, Oreg., to associate, Merced, Calif. Makati, Metro Manila, REPUBLIC OF in the morning service, followed by lunch P.O. Box 887, Bethany, OK 73008 (405) JAMES HOLT, from evangelism, to pastor, THE PHILIPPINES in the fellowship hall. There will be an af­ 722-3225, by Jesse C. Middendorf, North­ Walter’s Chapel, Ind. REV. DAVID and CINDY CROFFORD, Haiti ternoon service with special music. All west Oklahoma District. TODD LaFOND, from Ottawa (III.) South- Church Growth, Stateside address: 1815 past members and friends are invited to GREGORY KELLER, evangelist, P.O. Box side, to Havana, III. Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, Ml attend. For more information, contact the 4322, Morgantown, WV 26504 (304) 594- DONALD D. MOORE, III, from Wheatland, 4 8 6 0 4 church at (912) 927-1946. 3785. After Sept. 1: (304) 594-2686, by Wyo., to Oakes, N.Dak. MR. BEN and ALBERTA DANNER,* Belize, John W. Dennis, West Virginia North Dis­ ELK CITY, OKLA., FIRST CHURCH w ill J. KEITH NEWMAN, from Van Buren, Ark., Field address: P.O. Box 26, Punta Gorda, tric t. celebrate its 65th anniversary Aug. 5. Se- to Houston (Tex.) First Toledo, BELIZE vices will be at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ROBERT R. NEWTON, from Palestine, Tex., MR. EDWARD and CHARLEEN DISANTE,* with a fellowship dinner at noon. All for­ to Mount Hope, Tex. Swaziland Church Growth, Furlough ad­ mer pastors, members, and friends are in­ TIMOTHY L. ODOM, from Stamps (Ark.) dress: c/o Finn, 428 N Hanover Street, DIRECTORIES vited to attend or send greetings and pic­ Community, to Little Rock (Ark.) Rose Carlisle, PA 17013 BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS tures. For more information contact, Rev. H ill MISS NANCY FALL,* Swaziland Institu­ Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO Charles Stroud, 1003 Kathy's Place, Elk RANDY PERRY, from Carthage, Ind., to tional, Furlough address: 839 Twin Oaks 64131. Raymond W. Hurn, chairman; John City, OK 73644 (405) 225-0585 or 225- Greenfield (Ind.) Grace Drive, Dayton, OH 45431 , A. Knight, vice chairman; Donald D. 2026; or Mrs. Janice Howard, Box 141, JOE STEPHEN POWELL, from associate, REV. LARRY and ADDIE GARMAN, Peru, Owens, secretary; Jerald D. Johnson, Hammon, OK 73650 (405) 225-2936. Martinsville (Ind.) First, to pastor, Indi­ Field address: Apartado 193, Chiclayo, W illiam J. Prince, Eugene L. Stowe. anapolis (Ind.) Fall Creek PERU ROLLING ROAOS CHURCH, GREENS­ WILLIAM RENNER, from Olivet, III., to REV. JOHN HAINES, ENBC, Field address: BORO, N.C., will celebrate its 60th anniver­ GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS EMERITUS: B e n to n . III. Postfach 1217, Postburo, 8207 sary Aug. 12. All former pastors, mem­ George Coulter, 9310 Canterbury, Lea­ GARY REYNOLDS, from associate, Dallas Schaffhausen, SWITZERLAND bers, and friends are invited to attend or wood, KS 66206; V H. Lewis, 1406 Cam­ (Tex.) Central, to associate, San Jose REV. MARK and ROVINA HATCHER, Korea, send greetings to the church at 2207 bridge, Olathe, KS 66062; Orville W. (Calif.) First Furlough address: 131 S. Freemont, Rheims Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407. Dis­ Jenkins, 2309 W. 103rd St., Leawood, KS MARK A. RUDEEN, from Irving (Tex.) Lowell, IN 46356 trict Superintendent Eugene Simpson will 66206; William M. Greathouse, 12203 W. Faith, to Richard (Wash.) First MISS KATHY JAY, Swaziland Institutional, speak and the Joe Breedon Family will 99th Terr., Lenexa, KS 66215.

July 1990 41 BY TOM FELDER

Anne Harvey Smith (I.) and “ PRECIOUS MOMENTS” IN Erica Atwood (r.). DALLAS...More than 900 ladies met recently for the Dallas District Ladies Retreat A BUSY “ PERSON OF THE at the Harvey Hotel. Gloria YEAR” . .A local columnist Gaither was the special called her a study in perpetu­ speaker, and the theme of the conference was "Precious al motion. Euthene Snell, a member of the Bakersfield. Moments That Last Forever.’’ Calif., First Church of the In addition to Gaither, Nazarene, was honored re­ Johnny Ray Watson provid­ cently with the Person of the ed special music along with Gloria Gaither Year Award by the Breakfast Highest Praise from Southern Rotary Club. Nazarene University. Tchevidjian. Billy Graham's Snell works in the quality District Women's Min­ istries Director daughter, will be the guest at control area of WITCO's Cheryl next year’s retreat. Golden Bear division. In her Roland reports that Gi Gi SHE KNOWS ABOUT “spare time" she serves as di­ MIRACLES She cannot sing rector of volunteers at Rose­ as fast as the other children, wood Retirement Communi­ but four-year-old Erica At­ ty, board liaison for the wood likes to sing the songs American Lung Association, A LITTLE she has learned in Caravan at Christmas Seal chairperson, LEPRECHAUN the Shepherd Church of the and board member of the ...Michael and Nazarene in Gahanna. Ohio. Arthritis Association of Kern Rebecca Laird Two years ago. Erica was County. Christensen wel­ seriously injured in an auto At church, Snell keeps comed a new ad­ accident that took the lives of busy by teaching Sunday dition— Rachel her parents and injured her School, greeting guests, and Laird Chris­ older sister. Thera. Although working in various positions tensen— on St. she was in a coma for 90 in the NWMS. Patrick's Day. days and given little hope for Born at the UCSF a normal future. Erica has Medical Center in San Fran­ Rachel (I.) and Rebecca Laird shown remarkable progress cisco, little Rachel weighed Christensen (r:). according to Anne Harvey in at 8 lbs., I oz., and 21 Smith, pastor's wife and Eri­ inches. istries, and Rebecca writes ca's Caravan teacher. Michael most recently the "In a Woman's Voice” served as director of Golden Erica is also the 1990 Cen­ column in the Herald of Ho­ Gate Compassionate Min­ tral Ohio Easter Seal Child. liness.

national. mem­ FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE ber of the Euthene Snell ...May 14, 1990, was de­ Nampa Plan­ clared “Joseph Mayfield ning and Zon­ Day,” in Nampa, Idaho, by ing Comission, Mayor Winston Goering. and is a life­ Mayfield, a professor of NEW MEMBER . .Maud Ray, time member Greek and religion at North­ Joseph Mayfield 0f the Cham­ 99, joined the Troy, Ohio, west Nazarene College, was First Church of the Nazarene ber of Commerce. He has also honored for 50 years of ser­ recently. According to Pastor worked worked with employ­ vice to the college and to the Ronald L. Barber, she at­ ment programs for the handi­ community. tends all services of the capped. Mayfield has served as Dis­ church. trict Governor of Rotary Inter­ Send your items for ETCETERA...to the Herald of Holiness, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. EVANGELISTS’ SLATES

ALBRIGHT, WAYNE L.: Kalispell. MT (First), June NY, Aug. 1-12', Watertown, NY, 12; Falconer, NY, District Camp, July 9-15; AZ District Camp, Aug. AZ (Catalina Vista), Aug. 17-19; Auburn, WA, 29—July 4 19'; Elkland. NY, 26 (a.m.)'; Erwin Valley, NY, 26 3-12 25-29 ALDRIDGE, DAVID J.: East Liverpool, OH (First), July (p.m.)' JOHNSON, RON: Northwest District Concerts, July 1; MORLEY, FRANK W.: Alabama South District Camp, 2-8; Hubbard, OH, 9-15; Mineral City, OH, 16-22; DARNELL, H. E.: Winlock, WA, July 20-29'; Oak Hill, Rocky Mountain District Concerts, 8-9; Nebraska July 2-8; Elk Grove, CA. Aug. 21-26 Van Wert. OH, Aug. 5-9'; Barnesville, OH, 13-19; OH, Aug. 10-19'; Berlin, OH, 20-26'; Terre Haute, District Camp, 12-15; Northwest District Con­ MORRIS, JAMES A.: West Virginia South District Rockville, MD, 20-26 IN, 31-S e p . 9' certs, 16-25; Oregon Pacific District Concerts, Children's Camp, July 2-6; Buffalo, WV, 23-29; THE ARMSTRONGS, LEON: Houghton Lake, Ml, July DELL, JIMMY: Mount Pleasant Ml. July 15-22'; Oak- Aug. 5; Washington Pacific District Concerts, Pittsburgh District Children's Camp, Aug. 6-10, 10-15; Northwestern Illinois District Girls' Camp, hurst, CA (Oak Park), 29— Aug. 1; New York 19-29 13-17; Charleston, WV (Campbells Creek), 20-26 16-20; Missouri District Middlers' Camp, 23-27; District Camp, 12-19; Lancaster CA (Valley View), JONES, GRACE L.: Honduras, Aug 1-31 MURPHY, MARK N.: Perry, Ml, July 1; Georgia District Arenzville, IL (Bethel). 30— Aug 5; Missouri Dis­ 26-30 KEENA, EARL E.: Indianapolis Children's Camp, July Camp, 9-15; Canada Central District Camp, trict Junior Camp, 6-10; Wisconsin District Camp, DENNISON, MARVIN E.: Rock Hill. NY, July 3-8; Au­ 9-14; Portola, CA, 31— Aug. 5; Watsonville. CA, 16-22; Northwestern Indiana District Camp, 14-19; Bristol, IN, 21-26; Burgettstown, PA gusta, ME (First), 10-15; Pittsfield, ME, (Boys' and 19-26 24-29; Virginia District Camp, Aug. 6-12; Chicago (Paris), 28— Sep. 2 Girls' Camp) 16-20 A 23-27; Strong, ME, Aug. KNIGHT, JOHN L: Hendersonville, NC (Zone Camp), Concerts, 18-19; Fort Wayne, IN (Lake Avenue), BALLARD, DONALD K.: Beebe, AR (First), July 24-29 7-12; Dover-Foxcroft, ME, 14-19; Yarmouth, ME, June 28—July 8; Indianapolis District Camp, 26 BELZER, DAVE I BARBARA: S t Croix Falls, Wl, Aug. 21-26 23-29 NEFF, LARRY & PAT: Denton, MD, July 27— Aug. 5 28— Sep. 2 DIXON, GEORGE A CHARLOTTE: Southwest Indiana FAMILY EVANGELISTS & CHALK ARTISTS (Bill i BLUE, DAVE i DANA: North Central Ohio District Concerts, July 10-15; Bloomington, IN (Zion), LaSALLE, RAY: Anna, IL (First), July 10-15; North Dot Overton): Indian Work, July 3-29 Camp, July 18-22; Georgetown, IL (Olivet), 23-29; 17-22; New York Concerts, 24— Sep. 2 Vernon, IN, 17-22; Butler, MO, 31— Aug. 5; Han­ OYLER, CALVIN A VIRGINIA: Alabama South District New York District Camp, Aug. 10-19 DODDS, JOHN E.: Northwestern Ohio District Boys' nibal, MO (Riverview), 7-12; Paris, IL (First), Camp, July 2-8 BLYTHE, ELLIS G.: Longwood. FL (First), Aug. 21-26 Camp, July 6-10 14-19; Cory, IN, 22-26; Edgewood, IL, 29— Sep. PERDUE, NELSON S.: Alabama South District Camp, BOND, GARY t BETH: Pittsburgh District Camp. July DOOLITTLE, KEVIN C.: Frederick, MD, July 9-15; 2 July 2-8; Eastern Kentucky District Camp, 9-15; 22-29; Akron District Camp, Aug. 5-12; Belleville, Kentucky District Teen Camp, 23-27; Johnson, LAXSON, KIP: Bridgewater, VA (Spring Creek). July North Florida District Camp, 24-29; West Virginia IL, 13-19'; Waldo, OH, 21-26' VT, Aug. 1-12; Hagerstown, MD, 20-26 18-22; Northwestern Illinois District Youth Camp, South District Camp, Aug. 5-12; Sacramento Dis­ BOQUIST, DOUG A DEBBIE: Maine District Youth DOROUGH, WILLIAM M.: Kilgore, TX, Aug. 29— Sep. Aug. 6-10; Findlay, OH, 11-19'; Columbia, SC trict Camp, 13-19; Elyria, OH, 29— Sep. 2 Camp, July 9-13; Indianapolis District Youth 2 (Grace), 22-26; Shepherdsville, KY (First), PRICE, JACK L.: Corning, AR (Knobel), Aug. 21-26 Camp, 16-20; Northwestern Illinois District Junior DUNMIRE, RALPH A JOANN: Tilden, IL, July 12-22'; 29— Sep. 2 REED, SHERMAN: Chicago (Armed Forces Service), High Camp, 23-27; North Central Ohio District North Florida District Camp, 24-29; Bonnie, IL LEIDY, ARNOLD G.: Tucumcari, NM, July 26-29; Lay­ July 7-8, Aug. 4-5; Blommington, IN (Zion), July Camp, 30— Aug. 3; New England District Youth Aug. 9-19' ton, UT, Aug. 26-29 17-22; Pennville, IN (Union Chapel), Aug. 21-26 Camp, 6-10; New England District Junior High DUTTON, BARRY A TAVIA: Evansville, IN, Aug. 9-19'; LEONARD, J. C.: Iowa District Assembly, July 19-20 RICHARDS, LARRY A PHYLLIS: North Vernon, IN, Camp, 13-17; Grand Haven, Ml, 22-26 Pittsburgh Concerts, 30—Sep. 2 LIDDELL, R L: Mercer, Wl, July 10-15; Indianapolis July 1 BRAATEN, DANIEL: Dakota District Camp, June THE KING'S MESSENGERS (Bud Esselbum): North District Camp, 23-29; Erma, NJ, Aug. 17-26'; Van SHANK, JOHN H.: Indianapolis, IN (First), July 1-27; 26—July 1; Oklahoma Concerts, 8-15; Canon Central Ohio District Camp, July 1-8 Buren, IN, 28— Sep. 2 Lisbon, NY, 30— Aug. 12'; Indianapolis, IN (First), City, CO (Lincoln Park), 22-25; Denver, CO (Rose FADER, WES A MARY: Douglas, MA, July 20-29'; LOMAN, LANE: Sterling, Ml, Aug. 17-26': Hinton, WV, 15— Sep. 30 Hill), 29— Aug. 1; Pueblo, CO (Fairmount), 3-5; Portsmouth, Rl, Aug. 3-12' 27— Sep. 3 ' SMITH, DUANE: Georgia District Camp, July 9-13; Colorado Springs, CO (Eastborough), 8; Beaver, FRANK, RICHARD: Wallace, SC (SS Convention), July MANLEY, STEPHEN i DELPHINE: Maine District Holiness Camp, Aug. 5-12'; Pittsfield, IL, 14-19; OK. 10-12; Oklahoma Concerts, 19-26 14; North Carolina District Sr. High Camp, 16-20; Camp, July 2-8: Michigan District Camp, 14-22; Chirley, IN, 21-26; Waterford, PA, 28— Sep. 2 BROWN, ROGER N.: Greenville, IL, July 20-29'; Con- North Florida Teen Camp, 30— Aug. 3 Oklahoma City, OK (Lakeview Park), 24-29; Dal­ SMITH, GEORGE E: Curtis. Ml, Aug. 3-5 neautville, PA, Aug. 2-12'; Nacogdoches, TX, THE FREY FAMILY, DONALD: Dasser, Ml, July 15-22'; las, TX (Central), 30— Aug. 5; Waverly, OH, 7-12; SOMMER, MICHAEL E.: Kansas City, MO (Salvation 22-26 Muskegon, Ml (First), 23-29; Northeastern Indi­ Hawaii-Pacific District Camp, 13— Sep. 2 Army), July 1,8, 15 BURKHALTER, PAT A DONNA- West Helena, AR ana District Retreat, Aug. 10-12; Deckerville, Ml, MANN, THURL & MARY KAY: Washington District VISUAL MINISTRIES (Dan Spears): Greensburg, IN, (First), July 13-22; Atlanta. TX, 24-29; Malden, 13-17'; Forrester, Ml, 18'; East Marion, Ml, 19'; Camp, July 28— Aug. 5; Colorado Springs, CO Juiy 2-8; Blytheville, AR (First), 9-15; Benton, AR MO (Heritage), Aug. 14-19; Fargo, OK, 21-26; Lansing, Ml (South), 22-26 (Southgate), 15-19; Port Charlotte, FL, 26— Sep. (First), 16-22; Joplin District Camp, 23-29; Moun­ Cushing, OK, 28— Sep. 2 FULKS, DAVID, JR.: Westerville, OH, July 6-8 2 tain Home, AR (Twin Lakes), 30— Aug. 5; North BYERS, CHARLES A MILDRED: University Park, IA, GAMBLIN, C. LEE A WILMA: Nazarene Publishing MATTER, DAN i ANN: Butler, IN, July 15; Fort Wayne, Little Rock, AR, (Sylvan Hills), 6-12; Northwestern July 2-8; Iowa District Assembly, 19-20; Har- House, July 1—Aug. 19 IN (Fairfield Avenue), 16-22 Indiana District Camp, 13-19 risonville. MO, 30— Aug. 5, Falls City, NE, 6-12; GARDNER, JOHN M.: SL Johns, Antigua (Beacon MAY, JOHN W.: Vancleve, KY, July 27— Aug. 4'; West STARK, EDDIE G.: Neosho, MO, July 5-8; West Texas Excelsior Springs, MO, 20-26; Jefferson City, MO Light), July 2-8; Sebring, OH. 19-29'; Hancock, Virginia North District Camp 5-12 Children's Camp, 9-13, 16-20; Henryetta, OK, (Children's Crusade), 27— Sep. 2 MD, Aug. 31— Sep. 2' McGEE, JERRY: Longdale, NC, July 8-13'; Golden 23-29; Birmingham, AL (First), 30— Aug. 5; Bir­ CANFIELD EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES, DAVE: GESSNER, DON A SHIRL University Park, IA, June Valley, NC, 15-19'; Union Grove, NC, 20-29'; mingham, AL (Centerpoint), 6-12; Kokomo, IN Grayson, KY, July 11-14'; Hickory, NC, 19-29'; 28— July 8'; Washington, IN, 10-15'; Marshall, Greensboro, NC (Pleasant Garden), Aug. 5-9: (Bon Air), 13-19 Ashland, KY (Summit), Aug, 21-26; Chillicothe, Ml, 18-22'; Indianapolis District Camp, 23-29; McComb, MS (First), 19-23; Stapleton, GA, STREET, A. DAVID: Northeastern Indiana District OH (Westside), 29— Sep 2 Orleans, IN, 30— Aug. 5'; Circleville, OH, 11-19'; 26-30'; Virginia District SOLOCON, 31 — Sep. 3 Boys' and Girls' Camp, July 30— Aug. 3, 6-10 CHALFANT, D. MORRIS: Bethany, OK (Jernigan Ava, MO, 24— Sep. 2' McWHIRTER, G. STUART: Battleground, WA, July TAYLOR, BOB: San Antonio (Learning to Live Rally), Memorial), July 8-15; Fort Wright KY (Covington GREEN, JIM A ROSEMARY: Northwestern Illinois July 3-15; Dayton, OH (Parkview), 22; Mendon, Central), Aug. 19-26 District Camp, July 2-8; Mercer, Wl, 10-15; San 1-8'; Eastern Kentucky District Camp, 16-22; Ml, 29-31'; Howell, Ml, Aug 1; Brighton, Ml, 2; CHAMBERS, LEON A MILDRED: University Park, IA, Diego, CA, 22; Danville, IL (Tent Meeting), 25-29; Northwestern Ohio District Camp, 29—Aug. 5; Mason, Ml (First), 3-5; Philadelphia District July 2-8'; Wilmore, KY. 19-29' Frankfort, IN, Aug. 3-12'; Cincinnati, OH (Tri-State Bonnie, IL, 9-19' Camp. 11-19; Sanford, FL (First), 22-26; Newell, CHANEY, REEFORD A BARBARA: Raleigh, NC Crusade), 19-26 MEREDITH, DWIGHT A NORMA JEAN: Vici, OK. July WV (First), 29— Sep. 2 (First), July 1; Virginia District Assembly, Aug. HAINES, GARY W.: Broken Arrow, OK (Tulsa East 27— Aug. 5'; Portage, OH. 9-19' FAMILY EVANGELIST (Cliff Taylor): Washougal, WA, 13-19 MILLHUFF, CHARLES R.: Northwestern Illinois Dis­ Side), July 5-8; Amarillo, TX (First), 21-25; Grand July 12-22'; Bellingham, WA, Aug. 3-12' CHASE, FRANK: Tulsa, OK (Calvary), Aug. 3-5 Saline, TX, 26-29 trict Camp, July 2-8; Columbus, OH, 18-22'; Vi­ TAYLOR, MENDELL L.: Michigan District Camp, July 5-STAR EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES (Henry A Phyl­ HALL CARL N.: Haiti South District Tour, July 22-29 enna, VA, 29'; Work and Witness in Bahamas, 15-22; Morenci, Ml, Aug. 1-5 lis Cheatwood): Iowa District Camp, Aug. 21-26 HARRINGTON, MILTON: Vacaville, CA, July 8,15,22, 31— Aug. 5; Canada West District Camp, 6-12 ULMET, ALECK G.: Searcy, AR (Pickens Chapel), COOPER. DALLAS: Atoka, OK, July 23-29; Bay City, 29 MILLS, CARLTON A.: Watertown, NY, July 8; Holly­ Aug. 14-19; Nacogdoches, TX, 21-26 TX, Aug. 6-12 HAWKINS, RAY J.: Colorado District Children s Camp, wood, MD, 10-15; Arcadia, FL (First), 20-22; Jef­ WELLS, LINARD: Jeffersonville, IN, July 26— Aug. 5; COVINGTON, NATHAN A.: Casey, IL, July 4-8; Louisi­ July 2-6; Homestead, FL, 10-15; Port Charlotte, ferson, PA, 26-29; Tallahassee, FL (First), Aug. 5; Dallas District Assembly, 7-11; Rowlett, TX, ana District Youth Camp, 10-13; Stuart, OK FL, 17-22; South Florida District Children's Dickson, TN (Jason Chapel), 7-12; Pensacola, FL 12-19; DeQueen, AR, 21-26; Cabot. AR (Russell (Friendship), 31— Aug. 5; Greenbrier, AR, 14-19; Camp, 23-27 (Ensley), 17-19; Nashville, TN (Zone Tour), 21-26; Chapel), 28— Sep. 2 Florien, LA (Cenchrea), 21-26 HELMS, MIKE A GLORIA: Verm ont*, NY, June Russellville, AR, 28— Sep. 2 WRIGHT, E. GUY & LIL: Waynesboro, VA (Good Shep­ CRANDALL, V. E. A BARBARA: Peoria, IL (North 26—July 1; Nazarene Publishing House (NPH) MONCK, JIM: Sacramento District Camp, July 9-14; herd Stuarts Draft), July 6-11; Belington, WV Side), Aug. 13-19 Work, July 2-8; NPH Work, 13— Aug. 19; Vevay, Redding, CA (Lake Boulevard), Aug. 29—Sep 2 (Weaver), 13-18; Arbovale. WV, 19-29': Horlense, CROFFORD-PARKER TRIO (Todd Crotford): Corn­ MOORE, GARY: Nashville, TN (First), July 8-15 IN, 21-26; Muncie, IN (Mayfield), 28— Sep 2 GA, Aug. 9-19’ ing, NY, June 30— July 7'; Apollo, PA, 8-15'; HICKS, JOHN DAVID: Wilmington, NY, July 8-19' MOORE, NORMAN L: Sacramento, CA (Florin), July Syracuse, NY, 16-20'; Bangor, ME, 29; Lisbon, HIGGINS, CHUCK A MARGE: Northern California 6-8; Phoenix, AZ (Faith Chapel), 15-18; Tucson, 'Denotes Non-Nazarene Church

July 1990 43 Reviews of recently released books and music

HEAR THE CALL: CREATIVE you have some direction as to the cre­ network for instruments and equip­ CHORAL AND SPOKEN ative choices available, there is a sec­ ment. INVITATIONS TO WORSHIP tion called “Ideas, Suggestions, and His latest release, Living in the (Maranatha Music) Themes for Service Openings” at the Comfort Zone, reflects that same Choral book— hhm bf-061 15 $4 .9 5 front of the book. Here you will find overriding passion for missions. His Cassette— HHTA-d6115 $7.98 28 suggested combinations of calls to songs approach, from one side, the Speech teachers are very close to the worship, readings, choruses, and positive view of the Church Univer­ truth when they tell us “most people hymns that easily flow in content and sal. “This Is Church” is one that takes respond to a good start and a good key. Although m any o f the hym ns can you on a quick world-tour of Sunday finish; what happens between is be found in most major hymnals, morning services, celebrating the di­ probably not as important.” That they are all included in Maranatha’s versity of culture yet underscoring the may almost be said of the typical 100 Hymns/100 Choruses book, and shared aspect of our faith. Another church service. Unfortunately most of are indexed in the “ideas” section ac­ tune, “The Lord Who Loves Us All,” us (and sometimes this writer) are at a cordingly. gets at the same idea by using the loss for creative and fresh ideas to A word of caution: Worship is a names of Jesus in various languages. stimulate our congregations into fragile and personal experience and The first release, “M arvelous,” is an higher dimensions of real worship. must be handled with sensitivity and exciting call to proclaim the gospel, Our choirs too often are limited be­ caring. Radical and immediate with vocal assistance bv members of cause of rehearsal demands to using changes often lead to frustration for “Take Six.” the same few calls to worship, or we both leader and follower. Use material On the other side, Brown stands up expect that Pastor Jones praying the such as this with the thought of direc­ to the apathy and materialism of to­ usual opening prayer in a less than ting men and women, boys and girls day’s church (read North American). enthusiastic voice will somehow into the presence of the most high His title song, “Living in the Comfort transport the saints into unparalleled God, and not as an opportunity to be Zone,” is a slightly sarcastic jab at our realms of rapture. Most of the time it innovative for the sake of innovation. lack of risk taking. “Buy Now, Pay doesn’t happen. Out of all this, though, the main Later” carries a similar thought, deal­ Maranatha Music has come to our point is that services CAN be exciting, ing with lives built on convenience. rescue with accessible material for the stimulating, and meaningful from the The song “Where Are the Dreamers?” entire worship team. This is more very beginning. Make it a point in is a prayer for leadership to rise up than just music. Grace Marestaing your church, whether you are pastor, and carry the church forward. A very and Carl Seal have compiled, first of musician, or worshiper, to give the poignant song out of Scott Wesley’s all, a good variety of 24 familiar and Lord your very best from the very first own “com fort zone” is “W hen the new songs arranged in “call to wor­ to the very last. Whole World Knows.” Anyone who ship” lengths. The titles provide both has ever left family to go out and min­ traditional and “praise and wor- ister on the road will relate to the pain ship”-style congregations with appro­ “LIVING IN THE COMFORT of separation and the hope that some­ priate music. (By the way, if you are a ZONE” Scott Wesley Brown day all will know Him. contemporary-style church, try some (Word Records) This album is the first release in a of the great hymns; if you are a tradi­ HHTA-7019 $9.98 long while done without the produc­ tionalist, get acquainted with some of God calls singers into His work for tion abilities of Greg Nelson. Pro­ the newer songs and choruses. Either lots of reasons. Some are teachers, duced by Brown and Tom Wanca, it rut is eventually fatal!) Secondly, some are encouragers, some are evan­ places him further into the contem­ these are accompanied by 18 spoken gelists, some are even prophets. Scott porary camp from his reputation as a calls to worship that invite from one Wesley Brown is, by his own defini­ “middle of the road” artist. I appre­ to four readers and, often, choir and tion, a “musicianary,” that is, a voice ciated that for each song there are in congregation to participate. One even for missions in the music world. Not the notes accompanying scriptures calls for a bit of theater in the form of only his songs but also his life and pri­ and quotes from Christian writers a monologue titled “Teach Me to orities cast him as a motivator to the C. S. Lewis, Chuck Colson, Dorothy Worship.” And if that were not local church and Christian musicians Sayers, and others. enough, thirdly there are 15 concise to be a “world Christian” (not to be Statistics on full-time Christian “Thought Provokers” drawn from confused with “worldly Christian”— workers in America and around the various contemporary writers. These there are too many of those!). Scott world show an embarrassing over­ can be used as additional readings, Wesley has traveled most of the con­ balance. God is calling many to leave quotes before songs, or possibly bulle­ tinents of the earth sharing and sing­ their “comfort zones” to serve Him tin headings. ing the gospel, training Christian mu­ elsewhere. Through these songs, may The possibilities are great. Just so sicians, and providing a supply those who have ears, hear!

44 Herald of Holiness Peace and Freedom . . . continued from page 31 Luke tells us of a woman who had been ill for 12 years— 1 she had spent all her money on physicians—none had healed her (8:43-48). She felt desperate! She felt unworthy! She felt helpless! A Note She touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and was healed! She felt peace and wholeness for the first time in 12 o f Thanks years. Jesus said, “Peace is my parting gift to you, my own peace, such as the world cannot give. Set your troubled hearts at rest, and banish your fears” (John 14:27, NEB). I was glad when I walked out of that prison and into the warm sunlight and fresh air of freedom. The peaceful, tran­ quil feeling returned. “We appreciate your faithfulness to us in sending our Does some abuse from the past imprison you, deny you retirement check so regularly in the mail. We have not your freedom, rob you of inner peace? Fill you with fear? written much of late as we are feeling ‘Old Age’ more Dr. Louis Evans says in G uideposts that some people and more but we appreciate you, love you, and pray come to Jesus Christ through the process of elimination. daily for you. What a great church we are part of. They try everything else and, when nothing else works, Glory> to God!” when they are at the end of the rope, their humiliation and —Retired Nazarene Minister and His Wife helplessness points them to their last hope—Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ provides freedom from feelings of guilt, re­ The “Basic” Pension and other benefits for retired sentment, and fear, for the desperate and the needy. Nazarene ministers and their widowed spouses are He knows the feeling of being innocent and yet impris­ provided by you through payment of your local oned and abused! Peace and freedom are to be found in church’s Pensions and Benefits Fund. To you belongs Jesus Christ. All other sources fail to satisfy. W hy wait? the thanksgiving of this couple and of many like them. As David said, “And now. Lord, what wait 1 for? my hope is in thee” (Psalm 39:7). ^ — Board of Pensions and Benefits USA

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A Glorious Gospel

esterday morning I read the saying, ‘Thou art my beloved Furthermore, the Resurrection con­ Gospel of Mark for my pri­ Son’” (1:11). To this truth demons firms the divine acceptance of His vate devotions. Mark early will bear negative witness, falling atoning sacrifice. Thus death and became my favorite of the four before Jesus and crying, “You are resurrection become “gospel”— Gospels. I appreciate especially its the Son o f G od” (3:11, NIV). To good news—for the sinner. Salva­ brevity and its urgency. Mark this truth, through the author, the tion from sin and reconciliation moves tersely and rapidly from Church bears direct witness: “the with God have been provided. start to finish. It was not written to gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of As He moves toward the atoning dawdle over. It is fast-paced and God” (1:1). To this truth, through cross, the Son of God conquers Sa­ action-packed, with more accent the centurion in charge of the Cru­ tan (1:12). Having bound the on deeds than words. It leaves the cifixion, the world bears emphatic strong man, He plunders his castle, impression that something mo­ witness: “Truly this man was the releasing his captives. A single mentous has happened, therefore Son of God!” '(15:39). This final, chapter focuses on the power of read about it and decide about it. climatic witness implies conversion Jesus over demons, disease, and We used to sing w ith the chil­ to Christ. death (5:1-43). All the evil forces dren, “Everybody ought to know By this array of witnesses the that vex and destroy human lives who Jesus is.” That, in essence, is identity of Jesus is disclosed. He is are subject to the authority of the the whole purpose of the Gospel of the Son of God. Son o f God. It is deliverance that Mark. gives the Gospel its value to those ark’s prim ary concern is not who read it. Throughout the Gos­ he Gospel of Mark is not a bi­ M to show that Jesus of Naza­ pel people are amazed by what T ography, though it does con­ reth is the Messiah of Israel. Rath­ Jesus says and does. The crowds tain rich biographical materials. It er, he intends to show that Jesus of are “beyond measure astonished” is not a history, though valuable Nazareth, who is the Messiah of Is­ by His power (7:37). But the Son of historical materials abound within rael, is none other than the Son of God came not to raise eyebrows it. The G ospel o f M ark is procla­ God. He is not merely the Son of but to transform character. m ation, kerygm a, a Greek word for David; He is the Son of God. He is preaching. Mark was written to not only the Son of Man; He is the ell, that is the glorious track proclaim who Jesus is, for who He Son of God. All His names, all His on which the reader sets his is determines who we are. Our titles, all His functions are subordi­ feetW when he sees—or hears—the identity and destiny are bound up nate to and expressive of His iden­ opening trumpet blast of Mark’s in the gospel. tity as the Son of God. Book: “The beginning of the gospel The author doesn’t write like a What it means to call Jesus the of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” man getting paid by the word. He Son of God becomes clear as the To follow that trail is exciting, life- gets to his theme in the opening mission of Jesus unfolds. That mis­ changing, and destiny-determining. statement: “The beginning of the sion reaches its predestined climax The “beginning” leads to new life gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of in His crucifixion and resurrection. that has no ending. G od” (1:1). Everything that Mark reports flows When I finished reading the Jesus, the anointed One, the out from this point and flows back Messiah, is the Son of God. This is to this point—that Jesus is the Son Gospel of Mark, my unworthy heart was spilling over with praise. what Mark intends to declare by o f God. what he writes. Everything that fol­ Because Jesus is the Son of God, I sang the words of Philip Bliss: lows the opening sentence enlarges His death is more than martyrdom “Man o f sorrows, ” what a name upon it. —it is an atoning sacrifice, “a ran­ For the Son of God, who came To this truth the Father will bear som for many” (10:45). He is raised Ruined sinners to reclaim! positive witness at the baptism of from the dead, and His resurrec­ Hallelujah! what a Saviour! Jesus: “a voice came from heaven. tion illumines the Son’s identity. bt

July 1990 47 NEWS LATE NEWS NEWS • NEWS • NEWS • NEWS • N

BUTLER SELECTED TO school, financial aid, place­ MISSIONARY DIES SUDDENLY HEAD LIFE INCOME ment of students, and the David Gruver, Kara; and his mother. Allie GIFTS SERVICES teaching of church accounting missionary to Smith Gruver. courses. Paraguay, died A native of Siloam Springs, D. Martin But­ He is author of Financial Wednesday, Ark., Gruver graduated from ler, 39, has F itness and coauthor of the May 23, of Northeastern State College, been elected Nazarene Computerized Fi­ pneumonia. the University of Oklahoma, Life Income nancial System for local He was 43. and Nazarene Theological Gifts Services church treasurers. In 1989, According to John Smee, Seminary. He was appointed director ac­ Butler served as local ar­ M ission Services director, to Paraguay by the General cording to D. rangements coordinator of the Gruver was hospitalized May Board in 1988. Moody Gunter, Finance Divi­ General Assembly in Indi­ 22. He had developed a fever Funeral services were held sion director. He replaces anapolis. and bad cold on May 18 but May 30 at Nashville College Robert D. Hempel, who is re­ was able to participate in his Hill Church of the Nazarene. tiring after seven years in that normal activities during the Burial was in Westview Ceme­ post. weekend. After being hospi­ tery in Decatur, Ga., near At­ Butler will assume his du­ CHURCH ENTERS 91 ST talized, he showed improve­ lanta. ties August 1, 1990. WORLD AREA ment Tuesday evening, but Gruver is the third active A native of Munroe Falls, The Church of the Nazarene his condition began to worsen missionary to die within the Ohio, Butler holds the D.Min. has entered its 91st world Wednesday morning. past year, Smee said. Evelyn and M.Div. from Nazarene area and is preparing to rec­ He is survived by his wife, Ramsey died in June 1989, Theological Seminary. He ognize a work in another new Beverly; a son, Benjamin; and Joann LaForce died in was a member of the pioneer area, according to Robert two daughters, Beth and September 1989. class at Mount Vernon Naza­ Scott, World Mission Divi­ rene College and received sion director. B.A. and M.A. degrees from An existing group of the denomination, was ap­ ferred by his engineering Southern Nazarene Universi­ churches in Liberia has been pointed as district superinten­ company in South Dakota to ty- officially received into the dent. Liberia a few years ago. Since He has been employed at Church of the Nazarene, rep­ The group of six churches there was not a Nazarene NTS since 1978, serving most resenting the first time the in Liberia's capital city of church in the country, he be­ recently as executive assistant denomination has had a min­ Monrovia became acquainted came acquainted with this to the president. In that capac­ istry in that nation. Jerry Tar- with the Church of the Naza­ group of indigenous churches, ity, he was responsible for the wo, leader of the indigenous rene through a Nazarene lay­ which had similar beliefs. business management of the group of churches that joined man. The layman was trans- The Church of the Naza­ rene is also making prepara­ tions to recognize a local moon and stars trademark so again if necessary." RUMORS PERSIST group in Ghana, which would with the occult. More than a decade ago, a Rumors that the Procter & be the 92nd world area with a “There is absolutely no rumor cropped up that atheist Gamble Company is associat­ Nazarene presence. truth in any of this." said Kel­ Madalyn Murray O'Hair was ed with satanism and that This group was begun by a ly L. Gillespie, public rela­ attempting to get the Federal Madalyn Murray O'Hair is layman, Ben Hammond, who tions supervisor for Procter & Communications Commis­ seeking to ban religious pro­ came in contact with the gramming from the airwaves Gamble, in the letter. “The sion to ban religious broad­ Church of the Nazarene while continue to circulate despite president of P&G has never casting from the airwaves. working in Germany 10 years widespread attempts to cor­ appeared on any talk show to The FCC says they continue ago. A ccording to Scott, rect these falsehoods. discuss satanism. Further, our to get thousands of letters Hammond fell in love with A recent letter to Nazarene tradem ark each month from well-mean­ the church. Headquarters from the Proc­ is more ing Christians despite the fact The group of about 50 peo­ ter & Gamble Company says than 100 that there is no petition pend­ the story that links the com­ years old ing before them that would ple is located in Ghana's capi­ pany with the occult has been and repre­ impact religious program­ tal city of Accra. resurfacing. The story first sents only ming. “The interesting aspect of came out in 1981-82 and was P&G. It Still, persons in churches all of this is that these works picked up again in 1984-85. was the outgrowth of an early across the U.S. (Nazarene and are being started without mis­ According to Procter & P&G product called ‘Star’ others) continue to circulate sionaries or General Budget Gamble, the rumor is that the candles." the petitions and send them to money,” Scott said. “They company’s president appeared Ms. Gillespie goes on to the FCC in Washington. seem to be a part of a trend of on a television talk show add that the company has In reality, the petitions indigenous churches looking where he discussed the com­ “filed lawsuits over the years make Christians look foolish to join an international church pany's connection with sa­ against a number of people and draw their attention away so that they can be involved tanism. Further, the rumor who were intentionally from other areas of fruitful in ministry around the connects Procter & Gamble’s spreading this lie, and will do ministry. world.” roftp

BY JIM AND MARILEE WILSON

As soon as school was out last month, Marilee and “Jim, it's gone. It's gone!” wailed Marilee. /% our kids, Ken and Kimberly, headed for Wilson “What's gone?” I blurted, scared to death. X Rats. Their intent was to catch Hemphill Moun­ “Hemphill Mountain.” tain in all its early summer glory. Marilee wanted to teach "A mountain can't be gone! Slow down and start at the the kids water color painting (now that they've had a beginning.” course in art) and Hemphill Mountain, spring or summer, "Well, the beginning is that, unbeknownst to us, Verle is the place to be if painting is on your mind. I didn't get to and Velma sold their place last year and moved to Arizona. go because summer is peak season in the real estate busi­ Better for Verle’s arthritis they said.” ness. “Who did they sell . . .” While they were gone, I figured I would get that flower “That's just it—they sold to FPI. you know Forest Prod­ box built in our backyard. Tonight 1 came home with a ucts International. They own half the county now. They batch of 2 x 12's sticking out of the station wagon. I tried to did to Hemphill Mountain just what they are doing to get started, but my heart was on Hemphill Mountain with thousands of acres around here. First they chemically kill Marilee and the kids. all the trees and brush. A few months later, they plant pine Hemphill Mountain really isn’t a mountain at all. It’s seedlings in ridiculous straight rows. They want lumber, just a good sized hill behind Uncle Verle and Aunt Velma that means pines, not dogwood, persimmon, or sassafras. I Hemphill’s native stone cottage. Their place is some six tell you, Jim, it looks like a graveyard.” miles east of Wilson Rats on a dirt road that meanders When I hung up the phone, I was sick—and mad, all at through a secluded hollow. once. I have nothing against pine trees. I can think of noth­ The "mountain” is a photographer’s or painter's para­ ing more romantic than holding hands with Marilee un­ dise. Early in the spring, the dogwoods and redbuds burst derneath the three big loblolly pines in her parents' back­ out in celebration to boost the faithful cedars that have yard and listening to the evening breeze try to slip through held their green all winter long. Soon after that, the wild their branches without stirring up a love song. But to wipe honeysuckle decorates the south side of the hill and fills the out the oaks and cedars, wild plum and redbuds, just so area with intoxicating aromatics. The grove of wild plum you can raise a stand of pine trees to be butchered by chain soon fans its miniature blossoms in the air and the shinv saws, is an obscenity—even if the builders of flimsy con­ sassafras trees and the cluster of gray barked persimmon dominiums and fast-food restaurants need 2 x 4’s. cheers on the show. The pin oaks, ash, elderberry, wild ha­ I phoned my Uncle Ruppert, mayor of Wilson Rats, and zelnut, and huckleberry bushes and the clump of sumac asked him how all this happened. He had a one-line expla­ soon join the parade. Even the gruff old shagbark hickory nation that I've heard way too much lately. "It's good for seems to enjov nature’s annual riot of color and life on the local economy, Jim.” Hemphill Mountain. After talking to Marilee and Ruppert, I went outside Singing Creek, which gurgles and ripples its way around with my Hash light. Sure enough those 2 x 12’s were the limestone ledges at the foot of the mountain, provides stamped "FPI ” I loaded them back in the station wagon. nature’s own Musak as it goes about the task of smoothing They went back first thing the next morning. the stones in its bed. The birds and squirrels and rabbits and the occasional sloe-eved white-tailed deer seem to en­ joy this serene spot as much as my family has through the years. I really envied Marilee and the kids. Next year. I prom­ ised myself. . . Then the phone rang.

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