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12-15-1978 Herald of Holiness Volume 67 Number 24 (1978) W. E. McCumber (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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by General Superintendent William M. Greathouse

T h e Miracle of Christmas

EHOLD, a virgin shall conceive, and Just as the Son of G od came into history bear a son, and shall call his name from outside, so He must com e into me from BImmanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). “Therefore also thatoutside. By the same Spirit who formed Him holy thing which shall be born of thee,” the in the womb of the virgin Mary, Christ must angel announced to Mary, “shall be called the be formed in me (Galatians 4:19). And it is Son of God” (Luke 1:35). so. “He came unto his own, and his own re­ The Virgin Birth was sheer miracle, the ceived him not. But as many as received him, marvelous work of God. It was the method to them gave he power to become the sons God chose to introduce His eternal Son into of God, even to them that believe on his human history. You and I came out o f history; name: which were born, not of blood, nor of He came into history. You and I emerge as the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but individuals from the stream of history, by of God” (John 1:11-13). biological processes; He entered that stream Some scholars find manuscript evidence from outside, by spiritual processes. In Jesus for translating John 1:13 in the singular, of Nazareth, Eternity invaded time, Heaven “W ho was bom ... of God.” The reference came to earth, G od became man. “ His life is would then be to Jesus’ miraculous birth. the Highest and Holiest entering in at the While this view has not commended itself to Lowliest door. Our Lord’s birth was an most scholars, it is highly suggestive—that I advent.” must “receive” the Son of God, just as Mary Being a miracle of God, the Virgin Birth who responded to the angel’s announce­ defies scientific explanation. “Great is the ment, “ Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be mystery of godliness: God was manifest in it unto me according to thy word" (Luke the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16). 1:38). Although the reality of Jesus Christ as the I must allow my own personal life to be­ Son of God is not verifiable by reason, it is come a “Bethlehem” for the Son of God. realizable by faith. One who has turned from Within my own being, by the Holy Spirit, there his sins and trusted in Christ can only con­ must be a miraculous birth of Christ. fess with Thomas, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). With the poet I say, O Holy Child o f Bethlehem, I know not how that Bethlehem ’s Babe Descend on us we pray: Could in the Godhead be; Cast out our sin and enter in. I only know the Manger Child Be born in us today; □ Has brought God's life to me!

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M STANDING under a blis­ tering sun waiting to see the president of the United States. IThousands line the streets. My muscles are tense. I'm on tiptoe to get the first glimpse of his car as it turns the corner. A cry goes up. “There he comes.” A false an­ nouncement. We discover mo­ ments later that it's just an advance car with security person­ nel. by JESSE D. PARKER All week long the news media Charleston, S.C. has announced the time of his ar­ rival and the route that his motor­ cade will take into town. Many came before I did, and have been There have been false messiahs. standing in 97° temperature for There will be more, but rest as­ hours. Our vigil is finally rewarded sured that when He comes there when another shout is heard above will be no mistake about who He the noise, “ There he is . . . it’s real­ is. “ Every eye shall see him . . .” ly him . . . the president 1" (Revelation 1:7), and know for cer­ The limousine moves slowly tain that it truly is Christ. along the street. Young and old, The wait for some has been long. black and white, rich and poor The journey, for others, has been press against the ropes for a clear hard. The summer suns of sorrow view. The president is waving and have fallen on the paths of many. smiling. His car stops across the Keep looking up. pilgrim, He’s street from where I am standing. coming! “This same Jesus . . .” He steps out . . . looks in our direc­ (Acts 1:11) who walked this earth tion . . . friendly . . . relaxed . . . with men is certainly coming waving. again. I’m caught up in this fervent welcome. There is a When He comes, He will be calm, confident, re­ tingle up and down my spine. I feel like crying. I do. laxed. blessing and helping. He will have time for He makes his way to the platform and speaks for a each one individually. Not only will He take you by few minutes, and then he is gone. the hand, but He will “ wipe away all tears from their Most were glad they came. Some were disappoint­ [vour| eves, and there shall be no more death, neither ed. Others looked toward the wrong car and missed sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more seeing him altogether. One lady in a wheelchair la­ pain . . ." (Revelation 21:4). mented, “ I wanted to shake his hand.” When the president came, some missed seeing him It is understood, of course, that the president can­ as he passed within a few feet. Disappointing? Cer­ not perform his job and have time for very many peo­ tainly. but not tragic. ple. I think everyone, even the precious lady in the But to be preoccupied with the wrong things and wheelchair, was glad to see the president if only for a not be prepared for the second coming of Christ few minutes. would be the tragedy of tragedies. But we can be As I thought of this event, I was reminded of the ready! The Word states: “Let him that is athirst announcement of the coming of Another— the Ruler come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of of the Universe. For centuries His coming has been life freely” (Revelation 22:17) and thus be ready for heralded. We do not know when or exactly how He is His coming. “ Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation coming. We do know, from the authority of the Word, 22:20). □ that He is coming!

DECEMBER 15. 1978 3 HEflAlD Of HOUNES& by HAROLD IVAN SMITH W. E. McCUMBER, Editor in Chief IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor San Diego, Calit.

Contributing Editors: HRISTMAS IS a great time for memory-mak­ V. H. LEWIS » ORVILLE W. JENKINS ing, planting seeds in the memory which will GEORGE COULTER • CHARLES H. STRICKLAND Cbloom on a rainy afternoon, on a lonely evening, or at EUGENE L. STOWE • WILLIAM M. GREATHOUSE dawn after a night of little sleep. What would Christ­ General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene mas be without Kodak or Polaroid? Christmas is sights, sounds, smells, and sensitivity. For many, though, Christmas is a time of anxiety. Too many decisions must be made about color, size, IN THIS ISSUE appropriateness, cost—which make this a time to ARTICLES reach for the aspirins. Every year adds complications. One reason many insist on knowing how many days THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS ...... 2 are left until Christmas is subliminal: how many days General Superintendent William M. Greathouse until “ it” is over? A FERVENT WELCOME ...... 3 Two sisters were excited about an open house they Ruler of the Universe Jesse D. Parker were having for an admired Friend. Everything had CHRISTMAS: DISTRACTED BY ALL THE PREPARATIONS? ...... 4 to be just right for the Guest: menu, appetizers, Remember Jesus Harold Ivan Smith cleaning, baking. Each sister had a clear understand­ WHY THAT CHRISTMAS FEELING? ...... 5 ing of her duties so that the evening would go as Poem R obert O. D onovan planned. THERE WAS ROOM IN THE IN N ...... 6 When the Guest of Honor arrived, one sister forgot Without accommodation for Jesus E. J. Singletary her assignments and became absorbed with the CHRISTMAS CAME UPON THE W IN D ...... 7 Guest. Her sister, “distracted by all the prepara­ Poem Chris Grauman tions,” tried everything to gain her attention; she CHANGE THE GUIDELINES FOR CHRISTMAS ...... 8 The joy of giving G. Weatherley cleared her throat, made subtle hints. Finally, in desperation, realizing her sister was not going to THE FOCUS OF PRAYER ...... 9 Pen Point Neil E. Hightower budge, she decided to embarrass her. She approached GOD'S VOICE AND MY CHOICE ...... 10 the Guest. “ Don’t you care that my sister has left me Helps to Holy Living George W. Privett to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me” (Luke CONFLICTING CONCEPTS OF HOLINESS ...... 11 10:40, NIV). Book Brief Reviewed by H. T. Reza What was Jesus to do? Here were Mary and Mar­ WHEN HAVE WE PLAYED ENOUGH? ...... 12 tha, tense and at odds. Jesus could not say, “ Mary, “In the World ..." Jerry D. Hull go help your sister . . . there’s always time to listen to DON’T TAKE AWAY THE MIRACLE ...... 13 M e.” Yet He realized Martha’s need that everything P oem Lois B. Eades go as planned. REVIVAL AND PRAYER—WE DO IT OR D IE ...... 14 "When You Pray ..." Morris Chalfant Too often, Christmas hospitality becomes a chore CHRISTMAS JO Y ...... 15 or a burden. Simple meals become complicated. The Poem Lorraine 0. Schultz search for something different or special sends cooks EMBITTERED OR BLESSED? ...... 16 surveying cookbooks for the right recipe. In the midst Trust God D onald R. R eed of the preparations, a mother says, “ Can’t you see AND YET YOU LOVED ...... 16 I’m busy!” or "I just don’t have time!” For the mo­ Poem Mabel P. Adamson ment, the cookie becomes more important than the MY SINGING HEART ...... 17 child who will eat the cookie. Deliverance Blanche Van Slyke Some become involved in pageants, plays, and can­ THE EDITOR’S STANDPOINT ...... 18 W. E. M cC u m b er tatas to make the Christmas season more meaningful to others. But in the quiet of the spirit comes the STANDING FEATURES question, “Who is going to make it meaningful for NEWS OF RELIGION ...... 30 m e?” ANSWER CORNER ...... 31 Is it possible that in decorating the home and BY ALL MEANS ...... 34 church, rehearsing the cantata or play or children’s I Stand at the Door Terry/ L. Irish program (in the small church, double duty), dashing here and there for shopping, making the rounds of Cover photo: by Fred Sieb Christmas socials, baking, and the thousand other details, we too become “ distracted by all the prepara­ Bible Quotations in this issue: Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quotations from the following translations tions” ? are used by permission: The patience of even seasoned play directors and (NIV) From the New International Version of the New Testament, © 1973 by the New York Bible Society International. music ministers can be quickly strained during the season. Why is it that when you need to rehearse the three wise men for their grand entrance, or the so­ Volum e 67. N um ber 24 December 15, 1978 Whole Number 3268

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DISTRACTED BY Why That Christmas Feeling? Is it the greeting, friend to friend, ALL THE The season's touch of cheer, The "Merry Christmas" wish expressed As this one day draws near? PREPARATI Do winter skies, with twinkling stars And sounds of carols bright, Lift up our spirits, light our smiles As we approach that night? Could it he stores, and houses too, Christmas should be a seed time. We plant seeds by giving of ourselves. I have never forgotten those Trimmed colorful and gay “ bathrobe” dramas 1 saw as a child. How mysterious­ With Yuletide decorations bright, ly our three ushers became three wise men! Who That liven up our day? would want to deny the sights and sounds of the sea­ No, Christmas season is unique son? How, then, can we enjoy Christmas? And like no other kind, First, we must start early. That feeling we have For something kindles happy hearts, when we see the first Christmas display (too early for Exhilarates each mind. most of us) must be turned into a petition: “ O Lord, Our sense of love is heightened, speak to us." We cannot wait until the break between rehearsing Act I and Act II to get into the Christmas Man notes his brother's worth, spirit. For God is touching souls with peace Secondly, we must daily recommit ourselves. All over Planet Earth!

Several years ago, Hugh Havnie, cartoonist for the -ROBERT O. DONOVAN Louisville Courier-Journal, featured a cartoon for Honolulu, Hawaii

DECEMBER 15, 1978

* * those who did not ¥■ 1 So Joseph and Mary, the poor, young couple from We still are awed as we recall the young woman in There was room in the inn for media. Their pitiable excuse was that they did not as those noninvolvedbe citizensmurdered who at let their a young door. woman They turned a deaf ear to exposed by the police investigationwant and to get byinvolved. the news the country, representednience. trouble, The “or inn-mates” at least inconve­ suffer the same indictment and again while retreat, being attacked. only screams. Her to attacker return This would was last when she repeated stopped no time onescreaming.from and answered theirMany again homes until heardthere her the at and was screams no silence. doubtsidewalk. She They were lay would relievedthey silent not open when dial and their the deaddoors, police,nor on would their but afterwards they were fully have seen the desk register, no doubt we couldaccommodations identi­ condition.despite the circumstances ofMary’s want to get involved. one of our large cities who screamed for help again relatives made the best of Caesar’s fy decree. some Could of we those who felt they had a right to their

not contradictory to the indictment it implies,

ONTRARY TO the reading ofthe scripture, therebut was room in the inn. There is a lot of festivity

Bethlehem’s Holiday Inn was filled with guests, There was room for those who preceded Mary and In His birth our Lord was given no place by those and the holiday atmosphere prevailed as friends and She was denied the human inn, fellowship so ship Joseph of and animals escorted attention and the heraroma in toof a stable. the campanion- treatment shown to weary Mary and anxious Joseph. historical notoriety for being inhospitable to Jesus. all began with Mary and Joseph, but by discounting providentially near; indeed, God sent men from some Just to say “ they got there first” does not justify the their humble appearance, the “ inn-mates” gained distance to honor and announce His son. Of course it passion for Mary in her plight. Their callousness libels them to this day.Joseph to Bethlehem, so there was room in the inn. verdict would be the absence of normal, human com­ and goodwill in comes our to contemporary us from tradition Christmas which andkind of notway ofdescribing from thethe Advent. record A more accurate

C of the first Christmas. Lack of reception could be a There Was Room in the Inn m the screams, and in Bethlehem they looked the other seph’s dilemma as the manager shoved him aside to way. They would not “ put themselves out” for Mary’s receive them, but he was evidently beneath them and need. They didn’t want to get involved. they couldn’t be bothered. Their attention and con­ There was room in the inn for those who did not sideration was given only to their equals or their want to be identified. superiors, if there were any. Mary and Joseph had the The inn is a home away from home to most, but to misfortune of being without status. If they had only some it is a trysting place, an illicit rendezvous. The been more impressive in appearance they might have latter register quickly and disappear behind the door been accommodated. of their room. Noticeably, they don’t want to be Was Jesus later impugning the attitudes of those in noticed. the inn when He said, “Whatsoever ye would that It does not always follow that those engaged in sin men should do to you, do ye even so to them”? Was are insensitive in every case. Many notorious per­ He at that moment speaking with the awareness of sons have been strangely kind and generous at times. how they had looked upon His own precious mother? The man and woman in the inn, who kept to them­ In her urgent need, she was not important enough for selves in their room, could have witnessed the arrival their consideration. He points to the culpability of of Joseph and Mary. They could have been touched good people who will ignore and despise the poor and by the scene through their window, but what could humble while ingratiating themselves with the well- they do about it? To step forward and offer their room to-do and influential. to Mary would call attention to themselves; it would He must have suffered some anguish as He became expose them to scandal. What greater libel against aware of the circumstances of His birth. He identified sin than that it shuts Jesus out of our lives? If they with Mary in her painful lack of human sympathy had chosen to deny their sin for Mary’s sake, they and support at what was a very important moment would have been among the first to receive the “ good to her. She “had not where to lay her head” in His tidings of great joy.” In providing their room to Mary birth. they would have ceased being servants of sin and We may live lives of sin, selfishness, and exclusive become servants of God, in allowing room for His prejudice; but if we do, we can no more accommodate Son. Jesus than did the “ inn-mates” at Bethlehem. There There was room in the inn for those who were in­ was room in the inn, but not for Him. □ dulging themselves. There are times in life when we are indulgent with the benediction of others upon us. Under the circum­ stances, we are told to enjoy ourselves. This is true of the occasion of marriage. The young bride and groom Christmas came upon the wind Among the olive trees. by E. J. SINGLETARY Jackson, Miss. It came on breezes, salty-fresh, From off the eastern seas. are to have this time alone, free from responsibility It came with scent of dust and hay and intrusion, that they may begin a relationship Wafted from musty stalls that is to endure for a lifetime. (Mingled with beast and earthy smells) Honeymooners at the inn could justifiably excuse Within those stable walls. themselves from Mary’s distress. This was the time It came in clean, with crisp night air to ignore all but each other. In the years to come they would look back to this wonderfully private time Which clung to shepherds' cloaks, when they began their lives together. You just don’t And with the herbal freshness borne vacate the bridal suite for any reason, not even for a By those simple country folks. poor mother about to be delivered of her child. What But the headiness of fresh-cut pine would your friends think of you? To give any con­ And peppermint's perfume sideration to Mary would be at considerable embar­ Were never known by those who went rassment to themselves later. By dismissing the uncomfortable thoughts about Mary and Joseph, Into that stable room. they missed the joy and thrill of sharing with their No figgy puddings, rich with spice, children the experience of having provided accommo­ No fragrant hearthside flame . . . dations for the Advent of Jesus Christ! They could But to the senses of those few— have started their marriage in the presence of the Son 'Twas Christmas, fust the same! of God. There was room in the inn for the influential. -CHRIS GRAUMAN When they arrived at the inn, the red carpet rolled P eoria , III. to the carriage door. Word preceded them that “Lord and Lady Something Special” had arrived. Nothing’s ^ Came Upon the Wind too good for the VIPs of this life and they know their inferiors at a glance. No doubt many of the guests put in an appearance and smiled their welcome to the C h r i s t m a s new, influential arrivals. Perhaps they witnessed Jo­

DECEMBER 15, 1978 \ / \ / h E N WE W ERE children we were always V V excited just before Christmas. We counted how many days, then how many hours it was before we should have the toys or dolls we had wanted for so Some of the earliest long. people we connect with We have not altogether changed since we have be­ come older. We still look forward to receiving gifts Christmas had a different that show marks of the generosity we have come to idea about gifts. Their expect at Christmas. Sometimes we get disappointed at Christmas. We method of selection prevented don’t get what we wanted, or the gifts we receive do any disappointments. not have the benefits we expected of them. Some of the earliest people we connect with Christ­ mas had a different idea about gifts. Their method prevented any disappointments. The wise men saw a star in the East and believed it to be God’s herald that a unique baby had been born. They at once set out on a difficult and dangerous journey. They took with them magnificent gifts for the King of the universe. They were both expensive and valu­ able. These men were warmhearted and generous men. They expressed their devotion in giving to Him “gold, and frankincense, and myrrh” (Matthew 2: 11). By their gifts they chose the simplest wav by which love can express itself. When people are deeply in love with one anot her they have a strong urge to make generous gifts to each other. Such love will stop at nothing possible to express itself. The one saying of Jesus preserved for us in an un­ likely place points to a fact we easily overlook. Paul reports “ the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). The noted editor William Allen White gave the city of Emporia, Kans., 50 acres of land for a public park. As he gave the deed to the mayor, he said: “This is the last kick in a fistful of dollars that I am giving away today. I have always tried to teach that there are three kicks in every dollar: one when you make it, another when you save it, the third when you give it . . . I get the biggest kick of all in this last one.” We might have thought his joy left him with his gift, in­ stead it came into him as the dollars went from him. If giving consisted only of making gifts of the size that W’illiam Allen White made, most of us would not be able to make gifts. We do not have to possess fistfuls of dollars to make our worthy gifts at Christ- CHANGE THE GUIDEI

HERALD OF HOLINESS mas. Indeed, our generous giving need not be in dol­ son has gone. It is an inner joy which God gives to us, lars we have earned in business. a joy too deep to be extinguished by the sadder expe­ Wilfred Schram was not a wealthy man, but he riences of life. It is the joy that Jesus said His disci­ wanted to make a Christmas gift to a woman left with ples would have when He called it “my joy” (John a fairly large family, who had little money. Schram 15:11). He was speaking here of a joy that had the had to work long hours, and all the time he could same quality and substances as His own. spare from his business and other commitments he At this Christmas period, let us know the joy that needed to spend with his family. He was able to comes from giving. It will reach much farther than make his gift. He remembered that the hospital the sacrifice we had to make to give the gifts. □ wanted blood donors. He offered the doctors a pint of his. Soon the woman he wanted to help had $25.00 to spend on her family. Our generous giving need not be in dollars at all, but in work. Marie Jones was in her last year at high school. She wanted to make a Christmas gift to an overworked widow who had eight children and lived near her home. She turned out her pocketbook. She PEN POO NTS had not a cent. As she thought about what she chould do she had an idea. The widow could never get out in the evenings. Marie made out some tickets which said “ Free baby-sitting for one evening.” She went to the woman and gave her the cards. After the woman The Focus of Prayer had used the first ticket, she came home thrilled. So “Practicing the presence of God” was popularized in was Marie on her way home. the devoted life of Brother Lawrence, a Carmelite monk of June Hobbs had been saddened because she had 17th-century France. Such a concept, on first thought, nothing to give to various Christian organizations seems easier in a monastery than in Bay Street, Toronto, that interested her. She had time, but little money. or Wall Street, New York. Soon after Christmas she had an idea. She was a keen Actually if we practice the Presence by assuming philatelist. During the year she collected used stamps unique jurisdiction to convey “God’s interpretation” of from several of her friends and neighbors. Then she events, we soon alienate so many people that we find cleaned, sorted, and priced them. Fellowmembers of ourselves in a self-produced “monastery” anyway. But the philatelic club to which she belonged paid her practiced with a desire to be God’s hands and feet and many dollars for the stamps she offered for sale. By eyes, controlled by Him for the ministering to all who hurt next Christmas, she was able to make several gifts to —that is, as Brother Lawrence claimed, out of pure love the church and missionary societies. only—such a concept becomes a healing force in the com m unity. The wise men made their gifts because they loved the Receiver. They had no thought of gaining any ad­ Brother Lawrence, in his Fifteenth Letter, says: vantage from their giving. Yet they received the great Let us not content ourselves with loving God for the mere sensible favors, how elevated soever, blessing that everybody seeks—joy. Words are heaped which He has done or may do us. Such favors, one upon another to show what floods of joy envel­ though never so great, cannot bring us so near to oped these generous givers. “They rejoiced with Him as faith does in one sim ple act. Let us seek exceeding great joy,” even before they had seen the Him often by faith. He is within us; seek Him not child. What joy must have filled their lives after they elsewhere. If we do love Him alone, are we not had made their gifts! It was joy at its best, its deep­ rude, and do we not deserve blame, if we busy est, and its purest. ourselves with trifles which do not please and per­ Our giving too will bring the blessing of joy. It is a haps offend Him? It is to be feared these trifles joy which will change the flavor of our lives when we will one day cost us dear. give and will continue long after the Christmas sea- Let us begin to be devoted to Him in good ear­ nest. Let us cast aside everything besides out of our hearts. He would possess them alone. The language may be quaint, but there’s nothing quaint about the message. It’s right on! May the Lord aid us in tagging our trifles. May we permit the Holy Spirit to search to see that God alone possesses our hearts. Just as atmo­ sphere in a home largely determines what the focus of FOR CHRISTMAS life will be in the mature years, so the atmosphere of our hearts determines the spiritual focus in the church. □ by G. WEATHERLEY Norwich, England — NEIL E. H IG H TO W ER Rexdale, Ontario, Canada

DECEMBER 15, 1978 p I _ O D ’S WORD is tailor-made to our need, per- fectly sdited to our human situation. “All by GEORGE W. PRIVETT Scripture,” writes St. Paul, “ is God-breathed and is Colorado Springs. Colo. useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim­ othy 3:16-17, NIV). “ In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but AOD'S in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe” (Hebrews 1:1-2, NIV). ^ VOICE Since He has chosen to com m unicate with us in so many wonderful ways, we should give attention to the instruction which says, “Today if ye will hear his and my choice voice, harden not your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15). GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE One of the foremost problem areas in society and and a brother? “Today if ye will hear his voice, har­ in the church is getting along with others. The Word den not your heart.” says, “ Follow peace with all men, and holiness, with­ out which no man shall see the Lord” (Hebrews LIVING A HOLY LIFE 12:14). It is amazing how often the ideas of peace and Success in efforts at peace is not an absolute for purity are merged in the New Testament . Our Lord seeing God, but obtaining holiness is. The Greek is said, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall clear that the qualifying clause “ without which” be­ see God,” and immediately followed it with a beati­ longs to “ holiness." not “ peace.” A more recent tude commending peacemakers (Matthew 5:8-9). In translation clarifies this point: "Make every effort to His high priestly prayer, He prays for the sanctifica­ live in peace with all men and to be holy: without tion and unity of the Church (John 17:17-21). The holiness no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14, apostle Paul invokes “the very God of peace” to NIV). “ sanctify you wholly,” both for preservation from evil “It seems to me,” exhorts Rev. C. S. Nusbaum, and preparation for the Lord’s coming (1 Thessalo- “ this ought to alarm many who are seemingly so in­ nians 5:23). different as to the demands of God upon them in this life. ‘Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or To live with saints in heaven, who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean ’Twill be bliss and glory; hands, and a pure heart’ (Psalm 24:3-4). Without To live with the saints on earth — holiness there can be no such heaven as the New ’Tis often another story. Testament describes, or Lie heart longs and craves Differences frequently surface even among those for” (The Double Cure). eager to glorify God in their lives. When this occurs, We are to follow intensely, as a runner will strain the Christian is faced with a choice of which course every muscle, to receive God’s highest for our lives. of action he will take. “ We are to make war with sin, Sanctification is the term for the “ entire working of but not with men,” writes Albert Barnes. Jesus indi­ the Holy Spirit within our hearts whereby we are in­ cated that the mark of our discipleship was loving wardly renewed and made free from sin” (W. T. Pur- one another even as He has loved us (John 13:35; see kiser, Beacon Bible Expositions). The gifts of God are also 1 John 4:20-21). In the light of these words, we given but they are not given away; “ they have to be are to take the initiative in healing fractured rela­ won,” advises William Barclay, “ for God’s gifts can tionships. Paul’s word is helpful which says, “ If it is only be received on God’s conditions—and the su­ possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace preme condition is obedience to Himself” (Daily with everyone” (Romans 12:18, NIV). We are to Study Bible). eagerly pursue peace, which means making every Full holiness, commanded in verse 14, involves the effort, except at the cost of holiness and a good con­ exclusion of all competing and incompatible unholi­ science, to achieve harmony. ness. Effective pursuit, according to Richard S. Tay­ “ The Spirit’s deep cleansing from the inner infec­ lor, “ involves the immediate: (a) putting off of excess tion,” comments Donald M. Joy, "is the great event weights and the besetting sin, 12:1, (b) perfect faith by which holiness and peace become the dominant in Jesus as the sole Finisher as well as Author of the characteristics of a man’s life” (The Holy Spirit and ‘faith,’ 12:2; (c) submission to God’s will for us, in­ You). Are there snarled-up situations between you cluding His chastening (12:5-11; Romans 6:13; 12: 1-2); and, (d) correction of our attitudes, relation­ ships, and manner of living, insofar as that lies with­ in our power (12:12-14a; 2 Corinthians 6:17— 17:1)” (Beacon Bible Commentary). ltl|:1i III] Hill) This holiness, which enthrones Christ in the heart, brings “ the quiet security of a dedicated and cleansed life.” His call is not to uncleanness, but unto holi­

HERALD OF HOLINESS ness. “Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not he would quickly crush the bird and open his hand to your heart.” show it dead. When the young man appeared before the sage KEEPING THE VICTORY TO THE END with his question, a smile rippled the sensitive fea­ To “ see” the Lord refers to being sensitive to God’s tures of the aged face. Then the prophetic one said workings in our everyday lives, to worship Him ac­ slowly, “ My son, it is as you want it to be.” ceptably, and to become qualified to stand un­ Harmony, holiness, and heaven are clearly and ashamed before the Son of Man at His coming again. insistently taught us by God’s Word and our expe­ Between the “ already” and the “yet to be,” our task rience. The Holy Spirit is faithful to convict of sin is to “keep the heart with all diligence.” “ See to it and righteousness and judgment (John 16:9-11). How that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter, are my human relationships? More importantly, how root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See do I stand with God? Am I ready to meet Him? “ To­ that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your heart.” Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights □ as the oldest son” (Hebrews 12:15-16, NIV). The warnings are against (1) backsliding—“lest Reviewed by any man fail of the grace of God,” (2) bitterness— H. T. REZA “ lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you,” and (3) blindness—“lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau.” Failure to walk in the light of holiness often leads to a turning back to “ the beg­ garly elements of this world.” Falling short of holi­ ness also troubles the person, and it threatens the health of the church. Selfishness, ill will, sourness and irritability is defiling to Christ’ bride—the Church—which He seeks to sanctify and cleanse that it should be holy and without blemish (Ephesians 5:25-27). Blindness is treating sacred things as common, as did Esau who sold his birthright and yet wanted the blessing which belonged to it. He had to have his one big fleshly fling, but in yielding to lust he lost his chance to be one of God’s great leaders. Richard Tay­ CONFLICTING CONCEPTS lor warns: “To persist in selling holiness which is our birthright, for the pottage of this world will finally OF HOLINESS settle our doom.” Out of the demand for cooperation among What is required is not an advanced level of matu­ evangelical Christians this book was born—a rity, but holiness or purity as a condition of the soul. strong defense of the truth of holiness in light of It is an objective that is available and attainable the issues of the day. right now. “ Considering the epistle of Hebrews as a In his scholarly and brotherly manner, Dr. Pur- kiser fulfills what he considers his obligation “to whole,” writes Major Allister Smith, “ it is clear that relate what is distinctive in ‘holiness’ faith issues this verse warns us of the danger of backsliding; and to the issues presented by the larger associa­ that we must be holy in order to enter Heaven . . . No tions that we cannot and should not try to avoid.” sin can enter Heaven. ‘There shall in no wise enter The discussion centers on significant doctrinal into it any thing that defileth’ (Revelation 21:27). conflicts among born-again believers outside No impurity, no jealousy, no hatred, no pride, no Wesieyan/Arminian circles, doctrines such as bitterness, can be tolerated in Heaven. It is a holy positional sanctification, the two natures, the place for holy people” (The Ideal of Perfection). sinning Christian, eternal security, and speaking Someone has said, “ a person without holiness has no in tongues. The author refutes each erroneous more fitness for heaven than a blind man has for the teaching with contrasting scriptural truth. According to Dr. Purkiser, “We must be ready enjoyment of a beautiful picture gallery or a glorious always to give strong reasons for the special landscape.” facet of hope we cherish.” Repeatedly, we are told to “ hold fast our profession This study gives us the material needed to pre­ of faith without wavering.” “It is easy to straggle pare us for that task! □ away,” counsels William Barclay, “ to linger behind, to drift instead of to march, and so to miss the grace o f G od .” by W. T. Purkiser A Chinese legend tells of a sage who could answer any question put to him. A young man set himself to Beacon Hill Press fool the man of wisdom. Catching a small bird, he of Kansas City planned to hold the creature in his hand asking, “ Is the bird dead or alive?” If the sage answered, To order, see page 23. “Dead,” his fingers would open and the bird would fly away. Should the answer be, “ The bird is alive,” by JERRY D. HULL Northwest Nazarene College In the Nampa, Ida. WORLD ft Being Christian on Main Street

WHEN HAVE WE PLAYED ENOUGH?

“ Go outside and play,” is one of the favorite say­ 250 BILLION DOLLARS ings of modern moms. Some estimates suggest that Americans will spend Children learn early to dial a friend to inquire, 250 billion dollars during 1978 on tickets to attend “ Can you come over to my house to play?” leisure events and on recreation equipment. Add My farmer parents never ran out of work for all transportation costs, food consumed while in atten­ hands, children, and the cook. They did, however, dance, and clothing purchased specifically for the often encourage diversion for us three children. They events, and the cost becoipes staggering. justified their decision by quoting the verse of folk What about priorities? Is this the kind of national wisdom: “ All work and no play makes Johnny a dull commitment we want? Comparisons may produce in­ boy.” What parents want dull kids? sight. The 250 billion on recreation is more than the Play, leisure, recreation, hobbies, and avocations expenditures for all federal income transfer and wel­ comprise much of life for affluent moderns. Our fare programs for the same 12 months. It is nearly schedules bend to the dictates of Little League, adult two and one-half times as much as we spend on na­ recreation leagues, TV sports, and the current hunt­ tional defense. We Americans take our play seriously. ing and fishing season. Have we gone too far? How No cost appears to be too great. do we analyze the proper role of leisure for a Chris­ tian? A SPORTS MINISTRY Our churches sponsor teams in church or recrea­ tional leagues. You name them: basketball, slow JESUS AND PAUL ON PLAY pitch, fast pitch, volleyball, bowling, etc. It’s inter­ What is your hunch? Did Jesus and Paul ever take esting to observe how many of our financially stron­ time to play a game? Swim? Trade fun stories with ger churches have gymnasiums or multipurpose their comrades? Make puns? Purchase or trade for a recreational buildings. first-century piece of sports equipment? What guidelines regulate the involvement of our New Testament evidence is limited, but an episode churches? What principles determine how much in Mark 6 indicates that Jesus seemed to appreciate money we can justifiably spend on leisure-time the need for a change of pace. The hours had been activities? hectic. Jesus arranged for the disciples to enter a boat Perhaps I looked in the wrong places, but I found in order to have some leisure (literal translation very little on a Christian concept of leisure. For exam­ might be “ well time” ). All of us, even as did our Lord ple, Exploring our Christian Faith (perhaps the and His apostles, need times away from duty and the denomination’s major theology book), had only one crowd. m edium-length paragraph (out of 615 pages) devoted Paul, in 1 Corinthians 16:12, noted that Apollos to a discussion of leisure. There appears to be a great experienced difficulty getting free time. Was Apollos gap between how much time, money, and energy we a forerunner of the modern evangelical workaholic? commit to leisure and how well we’ve “ theologized” Paul attempted to assure the Corinthians that when about it. Apollos had the opportunity, or leisure time, he would be by to see them. Perhaps things haven’t A MATTER OF BALANCE changed much, for here, so long ago, is a time- The late Dr. Hardy Powers once said that he spent demand conflict as current as tomorrow’s schedule. IIV 2 months on the rocks in order to spend 2 weeks

12 HERALD OF HOLINESS on the sand. He enlarged on the statement to stress mobile, and 1,001 other things. We have not under­ the importance of the pastor taking a well-deserved estimated the principle of life that we need stimula­ vacation. He felt that as a young pastor he should tion, pleasure, variety, and renewal. borrow money, if need be, in order to spend a '2-week Don Ogburn, Don Wardlaw, Richard and Loren vacation on the beach with his family. Turner, and the Hull twins made up Sunday after­ Recently my brother-in-law, Norman, assured me noon’s sixsome. We played basketball, football, kick that the time spent fishing is not subtracted from the can, hide and seek; rode calves; and numerous one’s allotted days on the earth. other nameless boy-created pastimes. Those were the Dr. Powers and Norman both affirmed that we days—beautiful to recall. need some leisure (“well time” ) in order to live a Without realizing it, however, we boys were catch­ balanced life. Play or recreation is important as long ing on to a basic Christian principle: Play is properly as it releases one from physical and mental tension. sandwiched between worship and the work of the Appropriate amounts of leisure relax the mind and week. When kept in proper balance, play, worship, body. We who are modern, compulsive workers need and work fit nicely together. I suspect that we six to be reminded that we will probably serve God bet­ boys looked forward to the Sunday afternoon visits in ter if we take time for those activities which invig­ each others’ homes more than we did the morning orate the mind, body, and spirit. and evening sermons. But nevertheless, play happen­ I suspect, however, that for some of us recreation ing between morning worship and evening evange­ has become a matter of excess. We may be overbal­ lism dramatically illustrates that one’s leisure must anced in the direction of too much “re-creating.” also be one of the kingdoms over which Jesus is Lord. There appears to be, for example, a mania about Is He Lord over our leisure today? All of us might spectator sports. We crowd huge stadiums and field ask the next time we play: houses of both college and professional teams. We Is this event re-creating for me? rush by the preacher so we’ll be home in time to watch the Sunday afternoon ball games. The owners Does this activity exploit anyone, or consume a are happy to satisfy our monstrous appetites for scarce commodity, or damage the environment? “ spectating.” Our values need some review when we Does involvement in this leisure help me build are willing to pay millions of dollars to a young man stronger relationships with others? simply because he can hit a small ball with a long What percent of my income can I justifiably spend stick or elude a bunch of would-be tacklers. Maybe on this leisure? On all recreation in which I en­ baseball, or perhaps football, is indeed our national gage? religion. What does engagement in this leisure activity pre­ We Nazarenes garden, grow marigolds and roses, vent me from doing (worship, educational devel­ cycle (both motor- and foot-powered), jog, swim, opment, time with the family, etc.)? pick guitars, watch TV, play records (rock to classi­ Please excuse me. I must be going. My son has his cal), bird-watch, collect stamps, eat at expensive first soccer game this afternoon! □ restaurants, boat, water ski, snow ski, hike, hunt, fish, play tennis, play hand and racquet ball, snow­

DON’T TAKE AWAY THE MIRACLE

You can take the Christmas commerce, A t the way it all began, You can take the Christmas cares; A maid becoming mother You can take away the catalogs And a God becoming man. With all their gaudy wares; Don't take away the echoes The talkative announcers O f the angel-glad refrains; Who speak loud and long of trade; Don't take the simple trust we share The bright extravaganza With shepherds of the plains; And the glittering parade; The confidence that God who made Our many Christmas worries; A guiding star to shine, You can take them all away, Still leads His trusting people Unbridled celebrations that By a good and bright design; Profane the holy day; The faith that Christ still comes into Whatever Christmas wishes The lives of you and me— Are but vain and insincere; Don't take away the miracle But do not take the miracle For what would Christmas be? I That thrills our hearts each year. Don't take away our wonder -LOIS B. EADES Dickson, Tenn. "W H EN YOU PRAY..." : — A Challenge to At by MORRIS CHALFANT Intercession / Norwood, Ohio REVIVAL AND PRAYER- WE DO IT OR DIE

Revival does not begin with the conversion of sin­ because men “ planned” it and put it on the calendar. ners. The conversion of sinners is the result of revival. Matthew Henry said, “ When God intends to bless Revival begins with the people of the Lord. It is in His people, the first thing He does is to set them a- order to pray, “Lord, revive thy work . . . in wrath praying.” remember mercy” ; and we can expect God to answer. John Wesley declared that “ God does nothing but Some are unable to reconcile the thought of revival by prayer, and everything with it.” in the last days with Bible prophecy which speaks of D. L. Moody said. “ Every great movement of God a “ falling away” in the end time. They see apostasy can be traced to a kneeling figure.” spreading and they think the outlook for revival is The New Testament, especially the book of Acts, hopeless. The Scripture does tell us that in the latter testifies to the truth that the church moves forward times “some shall depart from the faith” but it does on its knees. The fourth chapter of Acts is a beautiful not say all will fall away. picture of what happens when the church moves on It is true that conditions seem against revival, but its knees. The apostles had encountered their first the darkness of the hour need not discourage us. The opposition and being threatened by the Sanhedrin. history of past revivals shows that they have usually they returned to the gathered believers. What was occurred in times of great darkness. God’s Spirit has their reaction? Did they try to establish a dialogue not ceased working in the earth. He is still moving in with the Sanhedrin or organize a protest march the hearts of men. Saints of God are awakening to against religious discrimination? They went to their the need of crying to Him for revival. They are claim­ knees in prayer. ing the unfailing promises of His wonderful Word: We too need to travil in soul. We have greater reason for bowing before God. It is time to seek the Remember ye not the former things, neither con­ Lord with groanings and strong cryings. The church sider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new is despised; the ungodly are bold; youth is indiffer­ thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know ent; God’s servants are in reproach; enemies are it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and mocking the church; and ungodliness prevails. In rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:18, 19). similar difficult times, Daniel set his face to seek the I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and Lord with supplication and fastings. If we will wait floods upon the dry ground (Isaiah 44:3). upon God, we shall see mighty manifestations of Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew God’s supernatural presence and power. When there thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest are mighty wrestlings in prayer in closets, homes, and not (Jeremiah 33:3). in services of public prayer, we shall see the conver­ Fear not, 0 land; be glad and rejoice: for the sion of souls. Lord will do great things (Joel 2:21). In Isaiah 59:16 we read that God “ saw that there And all things, whatsoever y e shall ask in prayer, was no man, and wondered that there was no inter­ believing, ye shall receive (Matthew 21:22). cessor.” A sad picture! God wondering! No intercessor! In the recorded history of the church there has Perhaps God is still wondering today why men do not never been a mighty outpouring of the Spirit in re­ intercede. vival which did not begin in the persistent, prevailing “ I sought for a man among them, that should make prayer of a desperate people. Revival has never come up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the

14 HERALD OF HOLINESS land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none" (Ezekiel 22:30). And God is still seeking human help­ ers. We can make up the hedge. We can keep men from being lost by praying. God wants men who will pray—godly men and women who will stand in the gap by prayer and intercession. Pray for revival. Pray until revival comes. Prayer preceded the great outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, and prayer is the antecedent of every great Outpouring. Prayer is the secret of revival. Prayer will set your soul on fire for God; and when your soul is on fire for God, you will want to pray. The Bible says, “For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children” (Isaiah 66:8). The implication is clear: When the people of God become burdened for the souls of those about them and spend Christ came to this earth as a baby; days and nights in intercession, Zion will bring forth. His star glowed that first Christmas night; We have plenty of educated, talented, socially active, Rejoicing, the shepherds soon found Him world-admired, and high-positioned professors of re­ In Bethlehem, neath the star’s light; ligion. but how many know how to weep, travail, Soon Wise Men with costly gifts followed; and prevail for the lost? This dry-eyed, passionless, emotionless Christianity prevalent in our day will T he star, too, had shown them the way; never save souls. Majestic, He lay in the manger, To be intercessors we must get beyond ourselves, A Son, and a King, on the hay; our needs, our problems, and get into the position Shout “Glory to God in the highest,” spiritually where the burden for others comes upon us in a real soul travail, allowing the Holy Spirit to Just hear the angelic choir sing. pray through us. Many of our prayers are not com­ Our Savior He'll be if we seek Him. ing out of a broken and burdened heart for lost souls. Your Lord, and Redeemer, and King! This is the reason they are lamentably weak and un­ -LORRAINE O. SCHULTZ real. Temple dtp. Calif. Why is it that we are not interceding? Why do we not have old-fashioned family altars where the glory is prayed down upon our children? Why do so few people have a prayer list? Why is it so hard to get folk out to prayer meetings these days? Is this not the reason? We are not seeing the lost as on a slippery hill, on the road to hell. We do not see their next step may be hell’s fire, hell’s devil, hell’s angels, hell’s moaning, hell's groaning, hell’s dark­ must be brought to decisions; and before that can ness. and hell’s eternal death. We do not see how happen, the church must make some decisions on her they dishonor God, pierce the blessed Christ, grieve own. We must decide that our only hope as a church the Holy Spirit, and damn the rising generation. No, to survive as a spiritual force, if Jesus tarries, is re­ we have lost the vision of what it means to be lost. vival, and to pay whatever price is necessary. “ What We are not seeing souls as lost today. shall it profit a mar, [or a church), if he shall gain the The challenge says, “If any man see . . .” You whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). might read it, “ If any mother see her daughter . . .” It is time for the church to rebuild her altars of “ If any father see his son . . .” “If any son see his prayer. This is also an individual matter. It begins father . . . etc. Here is our trouble: Our eyes are with the reconstruction of our private altars and our blinded by our worldliness and by our earthly, low- family altars, as well as the church altar. We cannot level living. Unless we are deeply impressed in our afford to merely talk about prayer without actually minds of the need of man, we can play at prayer. Is entering into the fellowship of prayer. Only prayer this not the reason we can talk so much about evan­ can change the world and the destinies of mankind. gelism and do so little about it? Evangelism is more Let us accept the challenge of the Captain of our than a method; it is a passion; methods are hut chan­ salvation to shake off all lethargy and spiritual indif­ nels for the more successful use of passion. When a ference; for it is time, O sleeping Christian, to “ arise, soul burns with an evangelistic passion, it finds a wav call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon to reach the souls of the unsaved and unsanctified. us, that we perish not” (Jonah 1:6). We have tried about everything to improve condi­ G od’s Word in all ages has been plain: “ Let the tions in our beloved Zion. Our only hope is a heaven­ wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his sent. Holy Ghost revival. We have learned we cannot thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he scare people into the Kingdom. We cannot educate will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will people into an experience with God. We cannot talk abundantly pardon" (Isaiah 55:7). them into receiving His transforming power. Men We must have a revival— now!—If not—we die! □

DECEMBER 15, 1978 15 Q m bit tied o/i ^dessed?

by DONALD R. REED Beebe, Ark.

HE SUFFERINGS we go through either embit- When we admit Christ into our hearts, we become . ter us or bring a blessing to us. The question of new and renewed. The way of suffering we may not importance is not, “What does affliction do to us?”understand, but in Christ we can have courage, en­ 1but, “ What will we do with affliction?” The Psalmistdurance, and hope. If we miss God’s will by taking a could say, “ It is good for me that I have been afflict­ wrong path chosen by ourselves, we will still meet ed” (Psalm 119:71). When things go wrong, it is easy to say, “ I wish I had never been bom.” Instead of this attitude, we should be grateful for the privilege of witnessing for Tlnd yet Jjou hied ... Christ, regardless of affliction, and believe that “ all Baby Jesus, sweetly sleeping things work together for good to them that love God” In Your makeshift bed of hay, (Romans 8:28). We would do well to remember that sorrow, dis­ Is there knowledge deep within You appointment, and suffering are the common heritage Of that not-so-far-off day of all men. When we look at afflictions as we should, When men shall spit, revile, and curse, they bring blessings into our lives. Beecher said it like Mockingly pronounce You king, this, “ God washes the eyes with tears until they can As their lashes, nine plus thirty, behold the invisible land where tears shall come no Bruise and lacerate Your skin? more.” A minister visiting with a lady in affliction showed As You grew to youthful manhood, her two stones. While both were of the same color, Did Your hammer sometimes pause there was a remarkable difference. One fairly danced In midair as thoughts went straying and shimmered with a dazzling brilliance, the other To a lonely, rugged cross? was somewhat dull and lifeless. Why the contrast, the marked difference? One stone had received 80 Did You know, perhaps forever, cuts, the other stone 8. To make us brilliant for God’s The price You'd have to pay kingdom, He says through Paul, “Yea, and all that To rescue fallen mankind will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecu­ And take sin's guilt away? tion” (2 Timothy 3:12). Men of influence who have accomplished great When You knelt in dark Gethsemane things for God knew what it meant to go through the And sought Your Father's will, furnace of affliction. But they also knew that a good Did You look across the ages disciple keeps his eyes on the Christ-road. And see men rejecting still? This life is a series of paths, some narrow, some Did You see the Father turn away broad. We often come to forks where the road ends and we must turn either right or left. How important From the sins You had to bear? it is that we have a guide, for we, like sheep, are prone Did You see my face among the crowd to lose our way. This is why Jesus Christ promises to As my own were nailed there? lead us in the right paths if we follow Him. You did? You saw my sinful heart? Contrary to the belief of some persons, who feel that if they are following God’s will the way will be And yet You loved me so! smooth, God’s will sometimes leads to afflictions, O Christ, forgive, I didn't know— conflicts, and fiery trials. But in it all we can have I didn't know. joy, peace and assurance if we are trusting the Christ -MABEL P. ADAMSON of the Cross to lead us. Kansas City, Mo.

1 6 HERALD OF HOLINESS similar conflicts and trials, but there will be no joy, Charles Spurgeon once said, “The Lord gets His no assurance in our souls. best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction.” When God’s will is something that happens to us as we we keep our hands in His, then we shall know and follow Christ. The same God who fixed the stars in understand that all afflictions, all the trials, and all their places sent His son to guide our way of living. the persecutions that may come to us make us par­ We can trust His judgment, knowing that He loves takers of His holiness and prepare us for His kind- us. dom. □

MY SINGING HEART Our home had become a place of shadow instead of Then suddenly came the precious realization that He light and laughter. Our seven-year-old daughter was near had heard, that we had the petition we had asked of death. Each of our children was very dear to us, but Shir- Him! How my heart sang, sang as the birds that welcome Lee with her sunny smile and shining brown hair was the the dawn. I was bubbling over as I answered the tele­ pride and joy of our home. It seemed that none of us could phone. “How is ShirLee this morning?” I am sure the let her go. Surely God didn't need her as much as we did. wires sang with me as I told the good news. Many years have come and gone since then. This lovely Happily she had skipped down the lane to school that Sunday afternoon I find myself wandering down Memory morning, only to be brought back a little later a very sick Lane to another one, precious to me, who also had been little girl. Her daddy was called at his work, and the doctor sick unto death. It was my husband. He was caught in the was called. “Bring her in as fast as you can," he advised devil’s trap of sin and despair. Time after time he tried to us. In about two hours after her return from school she do better, and time after time he had miserably failed. was on the operating table. None too soon either, for her His struggles seemed to be in vain. My heart ached for appendix was ready to rupture. him as I daily pleaded with God to save him. Then came Next day, after being with her all night. I felt I must go the wonderful day that God did answer my prayer. Once home for a few hours. It was Saturday, and there were again the wonderful assurance that I had the petition I preparations to be made for the Sabbath Day. Hardly had asked of Him! I gotten home when I felt I must hurry back. The impres­ My husband's deliverance was precious! The sin, the sion deepened. I struggled with my work. Finally I just degradation of the past was gone—covered by the blood dropped the work I had thought so necessary and hurried of Christ. Gone were the drinking, the gambling that had back. When I arrived at her bedside I could see at a robbed our family of so much. Gone was the desire for glance she was much worse than when I had left her a tobacco that had held him in its filthy grasp for over 25 short time before. years. Gone, it was all gone, buried in the sea of His fo r­ She was worse. Ether pneumonia, that dread conges­ getfulness, never to be remembered against him again tion which not infrequently followed surgery in those days, forever! Praise His name! had taken over. The good doctor did everything in his Again my heart sang! Sang with all of God s creation power for her and we prayed. and the angels of heaven. Sang with the lilt of happiness, for the dead was alive again, the lost found. Sunday school time came. ShirLee was not in her My husband has gone to be with the Savior now, the accustomed place, but God was there. Our church in One he so dearly loved and devotedly served for over 20 Idaho Falls, Ida., was small, just a little handful of people, years, but I shall never forget the day he was born into the but they knew how to pray. A spirit of prayer settled kingdom of God. down on us as we humbly asked the Great Physician to My daughter is a happy Christian mother now, but touch the little girl that everyone loved. neither shall I ever forget the day that God gave her back That day and the next went by and she was no better. to us. Our work was at a standstill. My husband and I caught Even though I am all alone now, my family all married what rest we could in short, fitful naps. Constantly our with families and homes of their own and sometimes I am petition arose to the Lover of little children, “ Please dear lonely, yet I thank God I can still serve Him with a singing Lord, spare our little daughter; we need her so much." heart. □

by BLANCHE VAN SLYKE Nampa, Ida.

. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” (Psalm 50:15)

DECEMBER 15, 1978 17 The Editor’s _STflnDPOinr

EMMANUEL!

Matthew tells with chaste restraint the story of the No one can deliberately reject Jesus and at the same virgin birth of Jesus. When his account is compared time be a true worshiper of God. The claims of Jesus with the so-called parallels in early mythologies and upon us, unlike the claims of all others upon us, are pagan religions, we are struck not by the similarities absolute. He is more than prophet or teacher, and but by the differences. Matthew sees the Savior’s His words are more than human opinions. He alone birth as fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: “ Behold, can say, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life: no a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a man com eth unto the Father, but by m e” (John son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which 14:6). being interpreted is, God with us” (1:23). It is simply not true that Jesus is one way to God, God with us! I have come to agree with James Den­ and that Moses, or Mohammed, or Buddha, or who­ ney that for understanding the evangelist’s faith “ the ever is another. With an exclusivism that offended most important word is the name of the child”— many (and still does), the apostles declared, “ There Emmanuel. This makes “ his presence with us the is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name guarantee and the equivalent of the presence of God under heaven given among men by which we must be H im self.” saved” (Acts 4:12, RSV). The exclusivism did not If Jesus is Emmanuel, then Jesus determines our arise out of comparative conclusions—that Jesus was understanding of God. The haunting question, What wiser, better, or greater. It arose out of the conviction is God like? can only be answered by “ looking unto that He was unique, the Son of God in a sense un- Jesus.” As Paul so dramatically put it, “ God, who shareable by men or angels. He was Emmanuel. commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath From that conviction, held in faith, the inescapable shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowl­ deduction was, “ He who has the Son has life; he who edge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” has not the Son has not life” (1 John 5:12, RSV). (2 Corinthians 4:6). Jesus stated it more simply but T o believe Jesus is to believe God. T o love Jesus is no less profoundly, when He said, “ He that hath seen to love God. To serve Jesus is to serve God. As James me hath seen the Father” (John 14:9). Denney puts it, in Jesus and the Gospel, “ As God To know what God is like we do not turn to the with us, Jesus is protected by the same jealousy philosophers and theologians. We read the Gospels, which says, Thou shalt have no other gods before me. for in the human life of Jesus we have our clearest, In everything that concerns our religious life, our rela­ fullest, truest possible revelation of God. As we follow tions to God, we must be determined by Him alone.” Jesus, hearing what He says, observing what He does, I have twice used the clause, if Jesus is Emmanuel, we have a transcript of the love, wisdom, mercy, to employ a com m on form o f argument. But I want to truth, justice, holiness, and wrath of God. close this editorial, not in the subjunctive mood, but No higher concept of God is possible, no other con­ with a declarative sentence which is my confession of cept of God is necessary. “God was in Christ” from faith at this Christmas season: Jesus is Emmanuel. His birth to His death and beyond. Jesus is forever When God sent His Son into the world, He did not the answer to man’s persistent quest for the knowl­ send a mere agent or representative of His eternal edge of God. kingdom. He came himself. In Jesus, God came into And if Jesus is Emmanuel, then Jesus determines our world, wore our flesh, lived under our conditions, our relationship to God. When anyone is confronted and died for our sins that He might reconcile us for­ by Jesus, as He presents himself in the gospel, the ever to himself. issue of one’s whole relationship to God is at stake. Jesus is Emmanuel! □

1 8 HERALD OF HOLINESS Jesus is Emmanuel. When God sent His Son into the world, He did not send a mere agent or representative of His eternal kingdom. He came himself.

AN UNFORGETTABLE GIFT

Jesus said, “ It is more blessed to give than to re­ “There may be a cross burning on your front yard ceive.” Nevertheless, it is often blessed to receive. I before morning.” I decided to toast marshmallows want to tell you about one of the loveliest Christmas over the flames if that happened. presents we ever received. The beautiful and totally unexpected gesture of It happened in Thomasville, Ga., where a wonder­ friendship made by those teenagers is etched indel­ ful and patient people allowed me to be their pastor ibly upon my memory as a superlative Christmas for eight years. And it happened one night during a gift. It illustrated so quietly and powerfully the real board meeting which was taking place at the par­ meaning of Christmas—that Jesus came to reconcile sonage. (I refused to let the church elect Doris to the us to God, and also to reconcile us to one another. His board. She outwitted me by inviting them to meet at forgiving and cleansing love creates a fellowship our home. While she served refreshments she was which transcends all the world’s barriers of hatred kept informed of all our deliberations and decisions!) and envy and strife. Where such a fellowship does not The board was gathered around the table when the exist, His love has been denied and betrayed. doorbell rang. At the front door I found a group of When God sent His only Son into the world to be black teenagers from one of the churches in town. its Savior, His gift was not intended for any one race Their chaperon was a lovely schoolteacher who was or class of people. Jesus was given in love to all the also a dedicated churchwoman. Some weeks before I world. had worked with this youth group in a series of “ Christian vocation” forums. (I remember one young The cradle of Jesus brought together a remarkably disparate group of people. There were the learned man who shyly announced his intention to become and well-off Magi, bringing expensive gifts to the in­ an undertaker. Asked why, he stammered, “Well, I fant King. And there were the poor and humble shep­ like to work with people.”) Now, to express their herds, with nothing to offer but their adoration and appreciation to me, they wanted to sing some carols. love. This occurred in the 50s, when racial tensions were running high in the South. When I invited them in, The cross of Jesus bonded together Jew and Gen­ my all-white board and their all-black chorus eyed tile, who represented the deepest social cleavage of one another a bit apprehensively. the first century. As Paul teaches us in his Letter to Then they began to sing, gathering confidence and the Ephesians, the cross of Christ is our peace, mak­ force with every succeeding carol. Their joyful praises ing us one new redeemed humanity. “For he is our rang throughout the house and across the neighbor­ peace, who has made us both one, and has broken hood. It was magnificent! down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in After a number of songs, one of the teens made a his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, little speech, thanking me for being a friend to them. that he might create in himself one new man in place Then they presented to Doris and me one of the most of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us exquisitely wrapped boxes I have ever seen. Inside both to God in one body through the cross, thereby were some elegant towels, much more expensive than bringing the hostility to an end” (2:14-16, RSV). we ever bought for ourselves. At this Christmas season, in a world where ancient Wishing us a merry Christmas, they departed. As I hatreds persist and supply our tragic headlines, the stood at the door expressing our gratitude and saying choicest gift we can make to one another is some con­ good-bye, I saw porch lights on at nearby houses, and crete expression of that love which makes us one in neighbors were gazing at this unusual scene. Some of Christ, and forbids us to participate in the world’s the board members teased me afterwards, saying. denial of brotherhood. □

DECEMBER 15, 1978 SAINT PAUL GOES TO Seven men were selected to make Sunday night the crew made their MANHATTAN the trip. In addition to the building report. A luggage tag said it all. One No you didn’t misread the title; materials, clothing and other house­ of the men had made a luggage tag Saint Paul did go to Manhattan. It hold items were also gathered up by that said, “ Going to New York to work was Kansas City Saint Paul’s Church. the members of the church. Money for Jesus.” He took the luggage tag off They were participating in the Man­ was forwarded to the Manhatten proj­ as he packed for home when he discov­ hattan Latin Project, giving a lift in a ect to purchase the materials, so that ered that Pastor Rivera's daughter. building plan. they would be on the site when the Raquel, had written across the tag It all began when Bill Young, coor­ team arrived. “mission accomplished.” □ dinator of Racial Minority Missions at On October 2, the crew of Pastor International Headquarters, shared in Borgeson, Bennie Cerra, Lloyd Carter, prayer meeting service the need of Steve Wells, Roy Adams, Art Knight, creating a parsonage on the first floor and Danny Moore flew from KCI to of the building occupied by the Man­ New York City. They were met by hattan Church of the Nazarene (Puer­ Pastor Manuel Rivera and taken im­ to Rican). This building is four stories mediately to the church for lunch. high with 15-foot ceilings, and the Following lunch the crew started to pastor and his family were living on work. The parsonage began to take the fourth floor in very cramped shape. The ceiling was lowered from quarters. 15 feet to 8 feet. Paneling was put up. New electrical installations were jjjsras— — — DR. AND MRS. L. S. made. The rest rooms were repaired. OLIVER TOUR THE Tuesday night was prayer service. SOUTH PACIFIC The crew did not understand the lan­ Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Oliver toured the guage, but the spirit communicated South Pacific and the Far East, July beautifully. 1—August 12. traveling over 34,000 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, miles, involved in evangelism and the some sight-seeing took place—New missionary work of the church. Dr. York subways, Staten Island, the Stat­ Oliver is president of Nazarene Bible ue of Liberty—but most of the time College and Mrs. Oliver is president was work, work, and work. It looked of the Nazarene World Mission So­ more like a parsonage each day. ciety. By Saturday, the project was basi­ Places visited during this tour were: cally completed. Sunday was a time of Hawaii; American Samoa; Western worship with God’s presence very near. Samoa; Kingdom of Tonga; New Zea­ Manhattan Latin Church Monday, the group returned to Kan­ land; Australia; New Guinea; Indo­ sas City, the Manhattan project com­ Pastor Borgeson said he would like nesia; the Philippines; Hong Kong; pleted. They were tired, and yet to talk to Bill further to see if Saint Taiwan; Korea; and Japan. overflowing with new experiences, new Paul’s could help. He was informed it At Western Samoa, missionary friendships, and a sense of accomplish­ would take about $4,100 of materials workshops were held by Mrs. Oliver plus a crew of workers that could ment. and special lectures were given by Dr. Sunday, October 15, at Saint Paul’s frame in and finish a 3-bedroom par­ Oliver in the churches and the Bible Church, the story continued. One of sonage including living room, dining colleges. The Olivers visited with Rev. the men who had made the trip had room, kitchen, and rest rooms. The Filipo Robertson, a 1975 graduate of been injured the following week in a group would have to pay its own trans­ Nazarene Bible College, who is active construction accident. A call was portation to New York City. in the Youth For Christ, teaches in the made to New York and members At a specially called board meeting, high school, and is pastor of one of the of several of the Spanish-speaking the board unanimously agreed to send leading churches. The Olivers were churches began to pray. Saint Paul’s the pastor to New York to investigate afforded the unique Kava Ceremony and to decide if Saint Paul’s could morning service turned into a prayer which officially welcomed them to the take on this type of project. meeting for Bennie Cerra. The pastor hospitality of the island. A great Rev. Borgeson made the trip to New didn't preach. God’s presence was service was held in the afternoon in York and was shown the facilities and very near as the team members and the church began to pray for this one which three tribal chiefs sought the the surrounding area. He came back Lord following Dr. Oliver’s message. and shared the burden with the in need. Their stay in New Guinea was par­ church board. The project was unani­ ticularly interesting. Persons of great mously and enthusiastically adopted. influence are identified by the series of markings on a string around their necks in beadlike fashion. Each hol- lowed-out tube indicates the indi­ vidual has given away 100 pigs, the pig being the sign of wealth in New Guinea. One elderly gentleman had markings indicating he had given away around 2,000 pigs. The mis­ sionary explained that a person is known by what he gives away, rather Work Team: r. to I.: Back row, Steve Wells, Danny Moore, Art Knight, Rev. Rivera family, 1. to r.: Manuel, Jr., Mrs. than by what he acquires. B o rg eso n ; front row, Lloyd Carter, Ben­ Rivera, Raquel, Rev. Rivera, and Bren­ In all. 14 countries and 12 Naza­ nie Cerra, Roy Adams. da (granddaughter) rene mission fields were visited. □

2 0 HERALD OF HOLINESS THREE DISTRICTS PAY 100 PERCENT OF PENSIONS BUDGET The denominational average for dis­ trict payment of the Pensions and Benevolence Budget during the 1977- 78 assembly year was 93.14 percent. That is the second highest percentage in the history of this budget . For the second consecutive year, Hawaii Pacific led all districts in per­ centage payment. This is the 10th straight year they have paid at least 100 percent o f their Pensions and Benevolence Budget. Minnesota paid at least 100 percent for the 14th straight year, and Alaska for the 3rd INTERNATIONAL The international representation of straight year. STUDENT MINISTRIES students on the ISM team was of Eighteen other districts paid at Take 23 students from America, 3 profound significance. Everywhere the least 95 percent but less than 100 per­ from Korea, 2 from New Zealand, 4 teams went there was the conscious­ cent. All but one of the remaining dis­ from Australia, 2 from Canada, 8 from ness that we are truly a “ worldwide” tricts paid at least 90 percent. the Philippines . . . some missionaries church. Each ordained and district-licensed like Browning, Owens, and Burkhart As the participants returned to their minister who is insured under Primary . . . add two superintendents named various campuses in Korea, the Phil­ Group Term Life Insurance through Valenzuela and Manaois, plus a host ippines, Australia, Canada, New Zea­ the Department of Pensions and Be­ of enthused pastors . . . merge it with land, and the United States they nevolence receives double coverage if the gospel saturated by the power of enjoyed the fulfillment of knowing the district of which he or she is a the Holy Spirit . . . spread it out from they had shared in an adventure of member paid at least 90 percent of its one end of the Philippinees to the ministry that would bear fruit for official Pensions and Benevolence other for six weeks and you have Inter­ months . . . even vears . . . to come. Budget during the previous assembly national Student M inistries for 1978. □ year. Over 8,800 Nazarene ministers Following the U.S. Youth in Mission TNC RECEIVES will receive the benefit of double cov­ Training Camp in Colorado, the U.S. TITLE III GRANT erage this year. and Canadian students flew to Manila For the second consecutive year, The Pensions and Benevolence Bud­ where they joined the students from Trevecca Nazarene College has been get currently provides monthly retire­ Asia in a week-long orientation at the awarded a Developing Institution ment benefits for nearly 1,800 retired Nazarene Bible College in Baguio Grant from the Office of Education, ministers and widows of ministers. City. Department of Health, Education, These benefits will continue to be pro­ The ISM participants were divided and Welfare. The amount of $115,500 vided as each church on every district into four teams and assigned to sep­ is to be used in three areas: develop­ pays its Pensions and Benevolence arate districts for a period of five ment skills, career planning and place­ Budget in full each year. □ weeks. The team in the Luzon District ment, and retention development. conducted 53 services with an esti­ The development skills program has mated total attendance of 26,000. been established to provide a basic MVNC PRESIDENT ELECTED Their ministry reached out even far­ foundation for students in math, En­ TO AICUO OFFICE ther through radio and TV on several glish, reading, and communications. Dr. L. Guy Nees, president of occasions. Courses in these areas have begun Mount Vernon Nazarene College, was One team was assigned to the metro­ this semester with a laboratory for recently elected as treasurer of the 34- politan city of Manila, population: 7.5 self-study to be established during the m em ber AICUO during their 1978 fall million. Their primary focus was on school year. elections. public school presentations. Over 300 Funding for career planning and The Association of Independent decisions for Christ resulted through placement will allow for expansion of Colleges and Universities of Ohio is the ministry of this team in the 38 ser­ this successful program which was the legislative liaison organization of vices they conducted. started one year ago. The increased 34 privately supported institutions On the Eastern Visayan District, a program will include more career sem­ within the state. These institutions dramatic story of mass evangelism un­ inars and courses, enlargement of the are nonprofit, four-year, undergradu­ folded as the team ministered to gath­ career library and expanded contacts ate and graduate institutions, exclud­ erings in the city plazas sometimes with students and employees. ing theological schools, accredited by numbering over 7,000 listeners. This is The third area to benefit from the the North Central Association, certi­ a pioneer area for the missionaries grant is the retention development fied by the Ohio Board of Regents, or who are now planning to return to program. Coordinated through stu­ holding membership in the Ohio Col­ many of these locations for evangelis­ dent services, programs and responses lege Association. tic crusades. will be initiated which will assist AICUO pursues the interests of the The fourth district visited by an students in remaining in school. private sector and the dual system at ISM team was the Western Visayan Mr. Robert Brower, assistant pro­ the federal level through membership District comprised of the islands of fessor of communications, has been in the National Council of Indepen­ Panay and Negros. Twenty cities were the chief coordinator for the Title III dent Colleges and Universities visited with an estimated attendance grant, along with Dr. William J. (NCICU), which has headquarters in of 37,400 at the services presented. Strickland, dean of the college. □ Washington, D.C. □

DECEMBER 15, 1978 21 bers, 17 have doctorate degrees and of 24 part-time members, 6 have doc­ torates. The M V N C operating budget was reported in the black. Over the past five years the college has been able to eliminate the entire operating deficit, and establish a current fund balance o f $24,419 as o f June 30, 1978. Net ownership of the college plant has risen to almost 46 percent. One of the major activities in plant management has to do with replace­ ment of the music building that was destroyed by fire on August 3. The Some of the visiting trustees are shown (I. to r.): Rev. William Hill, Circleville, Ohio; college will receive full replacement Dallas Moore, Huntington, W .Va.; Rev. Harold Smith, Charleston, W .Va.; Rev. costs for the new building from the Jack Archer, Mount Vernon, Ohio; and James Couchenour, Columbiana, Ohio. insurance company. □ MVNC TRUSTEES MEET rollment is up this year, and the The beginning construction of a new possibility of going over the 1,000 ONC TRUSTEES SEEK Campus Center Phase I was author­ mark was discussed. FULL PAYMENT OF BUDGET ized for April 1, 1979, when trustees of President L. Guy Nees reported the Mount Vernon Nazarene College held college is fully accredited as a four- The Board of Trustees of Olivet their annual meeting November 2. year liberal arts college by the North Nazarene College pledged full support The authorization is contingent up­ Central Association of Colleges and to reach and sustain 100 percent pay­ on obtaining $134,000 in additional Schools, is approved by the Depart­ ment o f the educational budget over pledges by March 1.1 ment of Education, and continues to the next seven years as the basis of Trustees from over the educational offer the finest in higher education. support for several important building zone of Ohio, West Virginia, and East­ The academic program is organized programs. ern Kentucky reviewed the past year’s into 6 divisions, with majors in 18 President Leslie Parrott expressed progress and plans for the future. En­ fields. Of 40 full-time faculty mem­ hope in his annual report October 4 that the college could complete the Larsen Fine Arts Center and a field house by the 75th anniversary of the college in 1982. SPECIAL EDITION The educational budget report showed over $1 million given by the 10 December • January • February districts. The Northwest Indiana Dis­ Sunday School Lessons trict paid 105 percent o f their budget to lead the zone. Intensive recruiting efforts and an improved rate of students continuing GENESIS on as upperclassmen resulted in a record enrollment of 1,981 students, BEACON BIBLE COMMENTARY Dr. Parrott noted. A 30-acre tract of land at the east Writer. GEORGE HERBERT LIVINGSTON end of the 150-acre campus will be Professor o f Old Testament. Asbury Theological Seminary' developed into the W. E. Snowbarger This complete section of GENESIS taken from Volume 1 of Beacon Bible Athletic Park. This will include the Commentary provides a profitable study supplement for the December- Butch Ward football field, a new base-, January-February, 1978-79, lessons on "Studies in Genesis.” Vour opportunity ball field, two softball fields, six tennis to gain a deeper and richer insight into this series of meaningful lessons. courts (plus space for six more in the Includes a study map of the Old Testament. 160 pages. Kivar binding $1.95 future), a soccer field, an all-weather Price subject to change without notice. running track, storage and rest room facilities, and two outdoor basketball Receive L&J C redit. .. courts that can be used for winter ice H ere's what to do ... skating. 1. Register your class with the Christian Service Training office for Unit 121.1b, The cost of the program is limited to “Study of the Book of Genesis.” $400,000 to be paid from the college 2. Determine your needs and order an adequate supply of the text—a special expansion budget over the next two Sunday school edition of GENESIS from Volume 1, Beacon Bible Commentary. years. Payments from this fund of 3. Be sure to report the study to the Christian Service Training office when the $200,000 a year for furnishings of the study is completed. Benner Library have now been com­ H ere's what s required ... pleted, so the money can be applied to 1. Attend at least 10 out of the 13 class sessions. the athletic park. 2. Study the regular Sunday school lessons. Dr. E. W. Martin was reelected 3. Read the textbook—the special edition on GENESIS. chairman of the trustees, and Rev. Kenneth Jewell was reelected secre­ O rder N O W for December Lessons NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE • Post Office Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 tary. Dr. George Scutt was elected vice-chairman.

HERALD OF HOLINESS Honorary doctor of divinity degrees in religious education from Southern will be awarded to Rev. Flovd Pounds, Baptist Theological Seminary. Lewis superintendent of the Northwestern Il­ previously earned an A.B. in philos­ linois District, and Rev. Kenneth ophy from Bethany Nazarene College, Jewell, pastor at Shelbyville, Ind.. at his B.D. from Nazarene Theological the M ay, 1979, com m encem ent. Seminary, and his M.R.E. and The trustees reviewed the audit for G.S.R.E. from Southern Baptist the 1977-78 fiscal year which showed Theological Seminary. Lewis is pres­ the college in the black again in a bu d ­ ently associate professor of Christian get totaling more than 87 million. □ education. Morris Stevens completed his RIMINGTON Masters in Music degree from Middle TO COORDINATE Tennessee State University. A 1972 PLC FUND RAISING g ra d u a te o f M T S U , S teven s is Church business ad­ currently an instructor in music at ministrator R. Neil Trevecca. □ Caruthersville, Mo., First Church hon­ Rimington has been ap­ ored these ladies that had been members pointed to coordinate HEADQUARTERS LEADERS of the local church for 40 years and the general fund-raising IN WEEKEND CONFERENCE longer. In the Sunday morning service of activities of Point Lotna The general superintendents and August 27, they were given plaques for College. Rimington executive directors met at the Lake of their respective years of service to the comes to PLC from Bethany, Okla., the Ozarks, Osage Beach, Mo., for church. Pictured front row (I. to r.) are First Church, where he served as their annual retreat, September 22-24. Mrs. Mattie Liggett, 53 years; Mrs. Bea­ trice Highley, 42 years; and Mrs. Laura business administrator for 12 years. Primarily a time of relaxation and Franks Vaughn, 40 years; second row Rimington assumed his new responsi­ devotions, the conference discussed (I. to r.) are Mr. Earl Curtis, director of bility at the college September 1. the plans of the departments' field Christian life; and Pastor T. J. Daggett. In this newly created responsibility, conferences for 1980 and the long- Rimington will organize and manage range implementation of the program the college’s involvement in corpora­ for the 1980-85 quinquennium. tion, foundation, and individual In a brief business session, the ex­ giving. In addition to these responsi­ ecutives elected officers for 1979, bilities. he will assist in deferred which are: Dr. Donald Gibson, chair­ giving and estate planning. man; Leon Doane, vice chairman; and PLC’s vice-president of financial Dr. B. Edgar Johnson, secretary. □ affairs, Robert Foster, upon announc­ — NCN ing the appointment, highlighted Rimington’s unique blend in the areas of business management and Chris­ tian ministry. Foster explained that the college wanted someone with pastoral preparation who could relate to people one-to-one, and at the same Rev. Bill Richards, long-time evangelist, time possessed business skills to relate was honored recently by the Vicksburg, to individuals with intricate tax needs. Mich., Chapman Memorial Church, af­ A graduate of Bethany Nazarene Recently, as a token of love, members ter having taught the adult Bible class College in business administration, and friends of the North Huntingdon, 17 y e a rs. P ictu red (I. to r.) are; M rs. Rimington earned a Th.B. degree from Pa., Circleville Church, presented Pas­ Richards; Rev. Richards; Pastor U. B. Canadian Nazarene College and an tor and Mrs. Nevin Crouse with an all­ Godman; Howard Inman, Christian Life M.Div. degree from the Nazarene expense-paid trip to Montego Bay, Ja­ director; and Duane Ruggles, director of m aica. Adult Ministries. Theological Seminary. During 1964-66, Rimington was the financial assistant of the Department of World Mission in Kansas City. He is currently a m em ber of the church’s I H 4 j| 3°OK[3Ri<2F5 order coupon Commission to Study the Church Dollar. See page 11 for description. Born in E dm onton, Alberta, in 1938, Please se nd ______copies of Rimington and his wife, Elva, have four daughters: Janet, Karen, Susan, CONFLICTING CONCEPTS OF HOLINESS and Nancy. □ by W. T. Purkiser ■ 'T W 96 pa g e s ^ s a c h to: TNC PROFESSORS COMPLETE DEGREES PQper D a te ______1978 Two Trevecca faculty members, Dr. N am e Richard Lewis and Morris Stevens, Street have recently completed advanced de­ City grees, according to Dr. William J. State/Province : ______Zip Strickland, dean of the college. Dr. Richard Lewis, who joined the CHECK or MONEY ORDER Enclosed $______faculty in 1972, was awarded an Ed.D. CHARGE (30-day) TO: □ Personal ______other account Clip and Mail TODAY! NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE Post Office Box 527. Kansns C.itv Mksni n Director of the Physician Associate pro­ gram and professor of allied health, Dr. Vastbinder has been a member of the A check for $12, tt*3 from the State De­ T reveeea facu lty sin ce 1 !)"(>. " H e has partment of Education was presented to shown skill and creativity in inaugur­ the teacher education program at Mount ating the new Physician Associate pro­ President Mark K. Moore honored the Vernon Nazarene College recently. The gram, and he challenges I he w hole Staff Member of the Year and the grant is to assist the college in coming college community by his commitment to Faculty Member of the Year at the an­ into compliance with 19,SO standards for the task." Moore stated. This marks the nual Treveeea Nazarene College Fae- teacher education. The amount given is Kith "President's Award" initiated by ulty-Staff Banquet at the Hilton Airport determined by the number of students Dr. Mark K. Moore to recognize the staff Inn. The "President's Award” went to who qualify for teacher certification member who has rendered especially Mrs. Jeanne Vail and Dr. Earl Vast­ each year. The check was presented by dedicated service to the college and the binder. Mrs. Vail, associate director of state representative Dr. Clifford Ander­ faculty member who has made an out­ admissions, was cited for her outstand­ son (center), professor of education, standing contribution to the profession ing service to the college by displaying a director of teacher education, and chair­ of t eaching. sym p ath etic u n d erstan d in g o f the needs person for the Division of Education and of the student. Moore also paid tribute to Physical Education, to Dr. S. P. Parry her ability to give students a good first (I.), vice-president for finance and man­ OF PEOPLE AND PLACES impression of the college. agement, and I)r. R. (1. Lawrence (r.), The California State University. vice-president for academic affairs. Long Beach, Distinguished Alumnus Rev. John David Award of 1978 lor outstanding achieve­ ments by a CSULB alumnus has been Hicks of Canadian Naz­ awarded to Dr. Steve Weber. arene College, who was The annual award was presented by resident evangelist, pro­ the CSULB Alumni Association at fessor of speech and the School of Social and Behavioral evangelism, and director of public relations, has Sciences commencement in the Cen­ accepted the pastorate at McMinn­ tral Quad M ay 26. In 1977. Dr. W eber becam e the edi­ ville. Ore. Rev. Hicks has been a pastor for torial coordinator for French publica­ tions of the International Publications nine years, an evangelist for three Board, Church of the Nazarene. years, and at the college for the past two years. A graduate o f Pasadena Dr. Weber is currently Project Coor­ dinator for the Church of the Naza­ College (B.A.) and California State University, Sacramento (M.A.), Prof. rene in Haiti. Hicks was involved in special weekend Dr. Weber was unable to attend the Mrs. Ruby Holland has retired as secre­ evangelism series and clinics as well as ceremony and his father. Mr. Harry tary of the South Arkansas District after summer cam ps as part o f his public Weber, accepted the award on his be­ completing 47 years in that capacity. She relations role at the college. In ad­ half. □ was honored at the 1978 district as­ dition to speech, he taught personal sembly by receiving recognition as “ Dis­ Rev. Clair A. Budd evangelism and evangelistic preach­ trict Secretary Emeritus.” Pictured (I. to r.): District Superintendent Thomas has been selected as one ing and was instrumental in outreach M. Hermon presents a plaque to Mrs. of the Outstanding to the university community. Holland, made in the shape of the state of Young Men of America. Rev. Hicks is married to the former Arkansas, as Dr. V. H. Lewis looks on. He is the son of Rev. and June Schurter. They have three chil­ Mrs. -Jay B. Budd of dren, John, Jr., 13; Dana Robert, 12; Reynoldsburg. Ohio. and Sandra Rene, 8. □ Mr. Budd received the A.B. degree from Eastern Nazarene College in Evangelists Dick and Lucille Law 1974. After serving in ministerial staff report: “ Twenty-five years ago. we be­ positions at Paterson, N.J., and gan our first revival in full-time Youngstown, Ohio, he and his wile evangelism. Together, we have spoken (the former Pamela Conklin) moved some 7,181 times in revivals, camp to Kansas City where he currently meetings, schools, and radio. God attends Nazarene Theological Sem­ honored us with over 27,300 seekers at inary. He recently was awarded a the altar.” faculty assistantship at NTS for the God has now led to a new ministry. second consecutive year. Dick has accepted a job with the Pastor Carl Ingersol (r.) looks on as l ed The Budds are mem bers o f the Department of Corrections as a prison Conway, NW M S president of the Green­ Shawnee, Kans., Church. They are chaplain at the Stringtown Correc­ wood, Ind., church presents a plaque to Mrs. Gladys Sopke in honor of her ser­ planning a return to associate ministry tional Center, Stringtown, Okla. In vice in the NW M S as study chairman for following his graduation from semi­ this all-men prison, Dick and Lucille a total of 28 years. nary next spring. □ continue their ministry together. They

24 HERALD OF HOLINESS write, “We have never had greater helped him celebrate with a birthday Pastor Edwards in his sermon told conversions, seeing habitual criminals dinner. Dr. Purinton was pastor of the of the church’s beginning and how gloriously saved. We continue to Danville, 111., First Church for 15 Mrs. Bevill participated in its growth preach second blessing holiness. We years, then was the district superin­ through the years. are happy in the center of the will of tendent of the Illinois District for Children and their families present G od . . . ” □ many years. He also served as district were Geneva Dodson, Marie Herelson, superintendent of the Hawaii District. Mart Bevill, Mary Lue Reames, Irene Kaiser Aluminum and □ Swann, Martha Williams, Bob Bevill, Chemical Corporation Eva Baugh, Agnes Kitts, and Fay Michael Dan Foster, has announced the for- |HL Siems. □ member of the Tarrant, mation of a new corpor- ^ Ala., church has re­ ate energy department Robert Perry has been ceived his appointment and appointment of appointed a Teaching to the United States Gerald L. Decker as Fellow in the Depart­ Naval Academy at An­ corporate vice-president and director ment of History at Van­ napolis, Md., reporting of energy. He was formerly corporate derbilt University in in on July 6. He received nomina­ energy manager for the Dow Chemical Nashville. Mr. Perry is a tions from Representative John Bu­ Company, Midland, Mich. graduate of Trevecca chanan and Senators James Allen and Cornell C. Maier, president and Nazarene College in Nashville and John Sparkman. His education will be chief executive officer of Kaiser Alu­ has an M.A. from the University of valued at $75,000. minum, said the move is being made Alabama, with further studies at the Mike graduated from Tarrant High to “ combine our strengths in this area University of Witwatersrand in South School as valedictorian of his class. for a new level of activity and achieve­ Africa. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. While serving as a minister/teacher m ent.” Robert F. Harmon, Sr., and he has a In 1972 Decker was appointed to the for the Church of the Nazarene in brother, Bill, and a sister, Lisa. □ federal government’s Office of Science South Africa, he prepared a primer for and Technology energy advisory pan­ the Laubach Foundation in the el; in 1974 to the state of Michigan’s Mrs. Linis Belle Coles Bevill was Tsonga language for use in their liter­ Special Commission on Energy; and in honored Sunday, July 9, by the acy program for Mozambique. He has 1975 he was awarded the federal Searcy, Ark., First Church, as a served in three foreign countries for government’s Secretary of Commerce charter member. She joined the more than 13 years, with over 20 years Special Medal in recognition of his church in 1913. in the ministry. leadership as co-director of an ad­ Ten of their 12 children were pres­ He and his wife, Peggy, have three daughters, and will live in Nhshville visory panel to the Federal Energy ent and participated in the special until his Ph.D. work is completed. □ Administration (FEA) on the status of program . the nation’s energy supplies. He also helped initiate the National Coal Policy Project, and is currently a member of the FEA’s Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Na­ tional Research Council Assembly on Engineering’s advanced energy stor­ age systems committee. Decker holds bachelors and masters degrees from Alma College in Michi­ Help us keep your periodicals coming by: gan and the University of Michigan, respectively, and in 1974 received an Sending label from EACH publication showing old address honorary doctor of law degree from Olivet Nazarene College. □

The Quanah, Tex., church honored Miss Flossie Blake, 72, with the D is­ PLEASE ATTACH LABEL tinguished Service Award on July 2. FROM MOST RECENT ISSUE The award was presented by Mrs. Inez Denham, NWMS president. Miss Blake has served in numerous capaci­ ties in the Quanah church. Greetings were read from many that were unable Giving us your NEW address in space provided below to attend. Also a tape from her niece, Juanita Porter, a missionary to New Date______Zealand, was heard. Mrs. Kathy Jowers was the program chairman; Rev. R. Dean Ferguson is the pastor. □ D r. W . S. Purinton recently cele­ brated his 90th birthday. The Fort State/Province . Zip . Lauderdale, Fla., Manor Church pre­ sented him with a picture, “Golden NOTE: Allow up to six weeks for processing address change Years,” during the morning worship service. Then the local congregation Mail to: SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE Post Office Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 NEWS OF CHURCHES Dr. Harold Morris, New Mexico bonds were sold in 1962-63, for a total August 27, Artesia, N.M., First district superintendent, presided over of $175,000. With many hours of labor Church, held a mortgage-burning the ceremony with Pastor Robert E. being supplied by volunteers from the ceremony for its church building and Sm ith. □ church, the final construction costs were about $250,000. adjacent property. A special “Faith” The Troy, Mich., church, recently Pastor C. D. Acheson lit the match offering was raised to pay the mort­ celebrated the construction of a and burned the mortgage, held by gage two years in advance. The 7,500- $190,000 addition with a ground­ Rev. C. B. Nixon, who was pastor sq.-ft. building is valued at $186,000. breaking ceremony and dinner on the during construction of the building. grounds. The new sanctuary will seat The papers were burned in one of the approximately 250 persons and the wheelbarrows used in the construction educational space will be increased by 15 years ago. Also participating in the several new classrooms for a total of ceremonies were Rev. Wayne Thomas, 5,325 sq. ft. of new building (nearly associate pastor; David Eby, trea­ doubling its size). The church, which surer; Anna Mary Scott, secretary of was founded in 1970 with 18 charter the board: Russell Kleppinger, chair­ members, has outgrown much of its man of trustees; Rev. George Schriber, present facility. Participating in the architect; and Dr. Robert H. Spear, ceremony are Dr. Jack C. Stepp, Jr., district superintendent. □ pastor; Mr. Paul Anglin, Building Committee chairman; and Mr. Robert Chenoweth, a Nazarene contractor. □ The Crossett, Ark., church dedicated Decatur, 111., First Church o b ­ their new building September 17 under served its 65th anniversav in special the direction of Pastor Terrell Bostick. Dr. Thomas M. Hermon, district super­ services held October 15. Participating intendent, was the speaker, and Rev. W. in the service were Dr. Leslie Parrott, L. French, district superintendent emer­ president of Olivet Nazarene College, itus, assisted in the service. Mayor A. B. speaker; Illinois District Superinten­ Moore brought greetings from the com­ dent James Hunton; with former Dedication services were held at the Las munity. The new home mission church pastor Paul Snellenberger speaking in Vegas, Nev., Charleston Heights Church was built on one acre of land at a cost of the evening service. The only remain­ October 22. General Superintendent Or­ $37,000 with an appraised value of ing charter member, Edna Boutcher, ville W . Jenkins delivered the dedicatory $80,000. was publicly recognized. Five address. District Superintendent Craw­ churches were started by First Church. ford Vanderpool assisted. Pastor Larrv A significant note is that 10 pastors D. Coen states the new and remodeled facilities will accommodate 250 in the have served the church in the 65 years. Sunrise sanctuary and in excess of 250 in class­ Pastor Dwight P. M illikan is now in rooms. The project included the addition his 16th year. In recognition of this, a of a sanctuary, baptistry, classrooms, Devotionsv, generous love offering was given to the office space, kitchen, and fellowship Millikans. □ hall. There were over 1,500 hours of donated labor, providing a substantial Miami, Fla., Central Church, savings. The facility was completed for burned their mortgage in a celebration an estimated $27.00 per sq. ft. Property service October 1, commemorating and facilities are now valued in excess of their 54th birthday. Two issues of $400,000 with a debt of $134,000.

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Brookville, Ohio: We had an excel­ lent revival with the Passmore Evan­ gelistic Party. The services were well attended and the ministry of the Pass­ mores met needs of the church. A new family was brought to Christ and has now joined the church! □ — M ary S. W ickline, pastor Fort Scott, Kans.: We had an out­ Keep Up M standing meeting with evangelist E. H. Sanders, and singer Roy Bohi. The 1979 RELIGIOUS ART CALEMMI spirit of the workers contributed a lot to the success of the revival. The real break came Sunday morning when Full-colorthoughts provide T O P ^ul="°nSK a wholaieoro p the front of the church filled with seekers. It was the best revival the j iirth Snace For Noting Person^ church has seen in 10 years in what it I - - Familv A d- has done for the church. The people are excited. □ —Charles I. Miller, pastor 1 9 7 9 W ords < V J K j )auome verses M r * ]

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Wister, Okla.: Our church actually 1 9 7 9 POINT/1 El Qf a c a iendar PJ experienced revival a few nights before Religious artistry andI desk gx9H the services began with Jonathan and whole year of inspirati ^ 3 ^3_45; 12fa Uona Welch, song evangelists. Six of U-329 our teens were saved and others joined them in an old-fashioned creek bap­ 1 9 7 9 Memo Moderne . t Text edition. tism service two nights before the re­ Miniature to the traditiohal Sagur ^ tical and delightful silent witness 3 ^ ^ ^ vival. □ U-329 — M. Gene W ilson, pastor U-179

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Costa Mesa, Calif.: Excellent Children’s Crusade held with B ob and member Ida Mae Mickey. Bible-centered, sal­ vation emphasis, good spiritual at­ S A V E on Q uantity Purchase mosphere. New families were con­ ORDER NOW..-from your tacted. □ — D. R. Thurm an, pastor n azarene p u b l is h in g hods Post 527, Kansas City, Missouri U-279 HERALD OF HOLINESS Cushing, Okla.: First Church made Fergus Falls, Minn.: They said we our first attempt at a Children’s Cru­ couldn’t do it in the summer. We sade with Marvin and Linda Den­ couldn’t, but God did! We had the nison. I was pleased not only with best attendance ever, having spent their wonderful tools and material, $500 for advertising. The Lord used but also with their spirit and deep Rev. Chuck Millhuff beautifully. concern for children. Even our adults Many from our community came for were challenged by their ministry and the first time to our church, with 250 felt that the emphasis of a Crusade on Friday night. □ rather than the traditional VBS was — Kelly R. Davis pastor led of the Lord. □ Nazareth, Pa.: Rev. Billy Crane is —Nathan Covington, p asto r the best evangelist that I have had in' five years of pastoral ministry. He is Lima, Ohio: First Church experi­ P ictured (front, I. to r.) are B ecky an exceptional vocalist, and God enced an exciting “Kids Krusade” Schultz, commissioned Christian educa­ anointed his ministry to our people. □ with Evangelist Larry Leckrone. C hil­ tion director; ordinands Darrel D. Bisel, —Charles H Melton, pastor dren brought more unchurched visi­ Alton L. Dunn, and Harold D. Park. S tan d in g (back, I. to r.) with the group tors than we had in any previous VBS Hopewell, Va.: Evangelist George are Dr. Orville W. Jenkins, general the past three years. We had about 45 Stevenson did a terrific job for God, superintendent; and Superintendent new children, and their parents were our denomination, and our church. James C. Hester of the Joplin District. enthusiastic about the Krusade. □ Numerous people received spiritual — W ilson D. Baker, p asto r help and it looks like we will have MOVING MINISTERS several new families as a result of the PETER ALBERTSON from student. Nazarene Wilkinson, Ind.: The entire War­ revival! Gerald and Janice Grindley, Theological Seminary. K.C.. Mo., to Luray, rington Church has been revived. Rev. song evangelists, did a superb job with Ind. Ray iMssell preached each night in the DAVID E. AUSTIN from Burlington. Wis.. to Spirit. Preparation began six weeks the music. □ Bolingbrook. Ind. JAMES BLUE to Mount Carmel. III. before the services. The people got — Richard Guizar. pastor KENNETH COOPER to Muncie (Ind.) Cowan involved in prayer meetings and ad­ Commerce City, Colo.: Our Denver HENRY CHEATWOOD from Colorado Springs vertising, and felt a part of the revival Rose Hill Church had one of the best (Colo.) Eastborough to Oskaloosa, la. all the way through. A brand new fam­ TROY J. DAGGETT from Caruthersville. Mo., to revivals we have had in three years. Poplar Bluff (Mo.) First ily was saved Easter Sunday morning. There were people at the altar each MIKE DAVIDSON from associate. Xenia (Ohio) □ night. Sunday was a day of unusual First to Rock Hill, N.Y. —Cecil Pugh, pastor victory; many were saved and sanc­ HAROLD DeMOTT from Montpelier, Ind.. to Macon (Ga.) Shurlington tified. Problems were solved and Jacksonville, N.C.: Faith Church DWIGHT DeNEGLY from Calvert, Ala., to Do­ restitutions were made. Rev. Marvin enjoyed an excellent revival with Rev. than, Ala. Jaggers is a fine evangelist. □ DANNY LEE DeWEESE from Shippensburg, Pa., Ted Conway. A 79-year-old man was — Roy Keith, pastor to Duxbury, Mass. reclaimed. A wife prayed through for JAMES E. FOLSOM from Dubuque, la., to asso­ her husband and he was saved the Pittsburgh, Pa.: First Church ciate. Albuquerque (N.M.) Sandia next night. Jesus came! □ WILLIAM G. GRAHAM from Portage, Pa., to would like to report a good revival Woodsfield, Ohio —John Holsenback, p asto r meeting with Rev. Terry Edwards as ROBERT D. GRAY from Detroit (Mich.) Bethel to South Portland. Me. Texarkana, Tex.: First Church ap­ the evangelist. God’s Word was ef­ fectively preached in the old Southern E. G. GREINER from Fort Morgan, Colo., to Ben- preciated the fine ministry of Rev. and tonvilie. Ark. camp meeting style. The Lord’s pres­ Mrs. Wayne Bell in a children’s re­ GEORGE B. HEMMINGSEN from Marion, Ind.. ence was felt in all of the meetings and vival. The Bells are well prepared and to Elkhart (Ind.) Bresee people were encouraged by Rev. Ed­ JAMES S IRWIN from Sharpsville, Pa., to Col­ qualified for this kind of ministry, as wards. □ lege Park. Md. well as to adults. □ L. C JINKERSON from Poplar Bluff (Mo.) First — Brian D. Kerry, pastor — R. G. W om ack, p asto r to C hariton, la. (Continued on page 32) FRANK D. LaLONE from Fort Madison, la., to Fort Wayne (Ind.) Trinity RUSSELL J. LONG, JR.. from Waltham, Mass., to Baltimore (Md.) Dundalk Pastors & Church Treasurers JESSE J. LUSTER from Columbia (Tenn.) First to Omaha (Neb.) Fay Boulevard W ILLIAM MOOTS from Olivet. III., to Nebo, III. DALE C. ROSS from St. Louis (Mo.) Central to DeSoto, Mo. We are excited to know JAMES R. RUSSOM from Long Beach (Calif.) your total Westside to Oklahoma City (Okla.) Meridian Park THANKSGIVING OFFERING. JAMES W. SILSLEY from Poplar, Mont., to B road Top City. Pa. Please send it as GARY SCARLETT from M ount Vernon, III., to soon as possible to: Euless. Tex. RICHARD W. SCHARN from associate. Santa Dr. Norman O. Miller Maria (Calif.) First to San Fernando. Calif. JOSEPH SIMMONS from student, Nazarene General Treasurer Bible College, Colorado Springs, Colo., to Sioux City (la.) Highland Park. DANA D. SNODGRASS from Quick, W.Va., to Florence, S.C. J. GRANT SWANK from Fishkill, N.Y., to Akron THANKSGIVING OFFERING (Ohio) Goodyear Heights. for World Evangelism G. W. WILLIAMS from evangelism, Kokomo, Ind.. to Paoli. Ind. Goal: $5,700,000

nFfTMRFn? 107 R MOVING MISSIONARIES MERLIN HUNTER. Israel, furlough address: 8218 Mariposa Ave.. Citrus Heights. CA 95610 HHMS WAYNE LARSON. Swaziland, furlough address: 616 Diamond. Nampa. ID 83651 ELIZABETH MISHLER, Swaziland, furlough ad­ dress: 131 W. Spruce, Independence, KS 67301 OF RELIGION DON SCARLETT. Trans South Africa, furlough address: 1445 Penrose, Olathe, KS 66061 WANDA TERRY, Swaziland, furlough address: QUEEN ELIZABETH II HEADS ASSEMBLAGE TO REOPEN 239 Parkwav Ave., Cincinnati. OH 45216 “MOTHER CHURCH OF METHODISM.” Queen Elizabeth II, suprem e JOHN WISE, Swaziland, furlough address: c/o W. Neal Skilling, 611 8th Ave. S.. Nampa. governor of the Church of England, headed an assemblage of gov­ ID 83651 ernment and religious leaders who flocked to Wesley’s Chapel on City Road November 1 for the reopening of the “Mother Church of World Methodism.” RECOMMENDATIONS The observance took place 200 years from the day that John Wesley preached his first sermon in the historic chapel. Three ser­ REV. GARY ABKE is entering the full-time field of evangelism effective February 1, 1979. vices were held to accommodate the 3,000 Methodists from around He has served 16 years as a successful pastor the world who came to London for the celebration. and has held many revivals during this time. He, British Christian leaders who attended the rededication services his wife, and two children will carry the full pro­ for Wesley’s Chapel congratulated the world’s Methodists in connec­ gram of evangelism and singing. I wholeheart­ tion with the event. edly recommend them. They may be contacted until February 1 at 1102 Glenarm. Pratt. KS Anglican Archbishop Donald Coggan of Canterbury, primate of 67124 — C. Marselle Knight, Kansas district su­ the Church of England, said, “It is good to know that Methodists from perintendent. all over the world have seen to it that the chapel of the man whose This is to commend to our people everywhere parish was the world should not be allowed to fall into disrepair. REV. JERRY HOLLOWELL. evangelist. His min­ Multitudes of Anglicans will join with me in congratulating those re­ istry with a strong holiness emphasis has been sponsible for its reopening. John Wesley belongs to us all, and we effective ail across our district. He may be need to listen again to what that great Christian said and, being dead, reached at Box 30. Edgewood. TX 75117. phone still says.” □ 214-896-1245. — W. M. Lynch, Dallas district superintendent. CHINESE EVANGELICALS PLAN CHURCH GROWTH. At Jin Shan, Taiwan, over 400 delegates attended the Chinese Church Growth Seminar sponsored by the Chinese Coordination Center of World VITAL STATISTICS Evangelization in late October. More than half of the delegates were DEATHS from Taiwan, but 12 other Asian countries were represented. MRS. MAE ADKINS, 84. died Oct. 25 in Barns- Although the total Chinese world community occupied the atten­ dall, Okla. Funeral services were conducted by tion of seminar participants, mainland China and its spiritual needs Rev. Marquis J. Flowers and Rev Kirby Choate. were on everyone’s minds. Chinese Christians everywhere were She is survived by four sons. Roy. Rev. George, urged to pray and prepare for the day when the door was open to Herbert, and Theodore; one daughter. Mrs. Richard (Anna Mae) Applegate; a number of that nation of 800 million. grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Delegates were profuse in their praise of western missionaries KENNETH E. DEVINE. 58, died Sept. 27 in who had brought the gospel to their native land. Following the semi­ Lake Zurich, III. Funeral services were conduct­ nar, plans were formulated for the survey and analysis project on ed in Des Plaines. III., by Rev. R ichard A. Suman Chinese people and churches worldwide. The data will serve as the and in St. Louis by Rev. Udell Moss. Survivors include his wife. Katherine S. (Rushing); one basis for the 1981 Chinese Congress on World Evangelization to be daughter, Sharon Fortin; three sons, Patrick, held in Singapore. □ Kent, and Kelly; his father; and a number of grandchildren. EAST GERMANY ARRESTS EVANGELICAL COUPLE PROTEST­ ING HIGH SCHOOL MILITARY TRAINING. The first known arrest for parental opposition to compulsory classes in military training in the German Democratic Republic has occurred in East Berlin's borough of Friedrichshain. “ Showers Harry and Renate Pohl were arrested following a protest state­ ment they handed to the Communist city council. According to a news ..Of . release of the Berlin Workers Group for Human Rights, the Pohls have been active in their Evangelical (Lutheran) congregation against what they called “education for hate.” PROGRAM SCHEDULE The Communist government of East Germany introduced com­ pulsory military training for high school grades 9 and 10 in Septem­ ber. Protestant and Catholic churches have been opposing the measure from local pulpits in nearly every synod and on all levels. A December 24 poster denouncing the military training was sponsored by the Evan­ “The Good News” gelical Student Congregation of Dresden, which embraces the by W. E. McCumber Lutheran churches of the city. □ December 31 SCIENTIFIC REPORT ON SHROUD MAY NOT BE READY FOR “Christ Is Not Hidden” TWO YEARS. The team of 30 U.S. scientists who tested the Holy by W. E M cC um ber Shroud of Turin are presently analyzing their data, but a final report will not be ready for the public for possibly two years. January 7, 1979 Thomas F. D’Muhala, president of Nuclear Technology Corp., “In the Wilderness” Hebron, Conn., and a member of the Shroud team, said scientists by W. E. McCumber have agreed not to disclose preliminary test findings until all the data were processed. That, he said, could take up to two years. The Shroud of Turin, reputed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, was on public exhibition this year in Turin, Italy. It was the HERALD OF HOLINESS fourth public exhibition of the Shroud in this century. □ MRS. HILMA FOWLER. 84. died Oct. 17 in Kirkland, Wash. Funeral services were conduct­ ed by Rev Gary Skagerberg. She is survived by her husband. Charles: 4 sons. Charles Jr.. Mark, Rev Fred, and Bob; 1 daughter. Virginia Morris' 23 grandchildren: and 20 great-grand­ THE children. KENNETH W MclNTYRE. 31. died Oct. 17 in Tuscaloosa. Ala as a result of a car accident Funeral services were conduct by Rev Bill Jet­ ANSWER ton and Rev Thomas Allmen He is survived by his wife, Jackie: two sons. Bill and Bob, his mother: three brothers and one sister DANIEL NELSON, 29, was killed instantly in a car accident Oct 31 in Warsaw, Mo. Funeral CORNER services were in Kansas City. He is survived by Conducted by W . E. McCumber, Editor his wife. Linda Lee. one son. Baron; a daughter. Alexandria, a stepson, Danny Johnson, his par­ ents. Rev. and Mrs Elmer Nelson, missionaries I In Old Testament times, was a year 365 days or was it measured in in Argentina; and three sisters. different terms than now? MRS. EDNA RIGGAN. 82. died Oct 7 in Guy- mon. Okla. Funeral services were conducted by Among the Jews, time was divided A 13th month of 10 or 11 days had to Rev J. R. Smith and her grandson. Rev Rodney into days, weeks, months, and years, be added every few years in order for Riggan Survivors include her husband. Hayes: one son, Virgil, three grandchildren, four great­ as it is among us. The days were from the lunar year to correspond with the grandchildren: and one brother. sunset to sunset. 24-hour periods. A solar year. This extra month was MRS MILDRED STUART. 73. died Nov 6 in reek was comprised of 7 days. The added at the vernal equinox, and Maysville, Ky Funeral services were conducted months were lunar months, deter­ named for the month preceding by Rev Earl Pierce and Rev Clifton DeBord She is survived by her husband, Bernard; two mined from new moon to new moon, "second Adar." There were 7 of these daughters. Mrs. Maurice (Edna) Porter and Mrs and there were 12 months in each year. second Adars during each 19 years. □ Harold (Helen) Stewart; one son. William C.: seven grandchildren; and four great-grand­ children I Please explain Romans 16:16 and 1 Peter 5:14. There is a lot of dis­ ANNA K WEISZ 66. died Oct 18 in Pasa­ dena, Calif Memorial services were conducted cussion about this in our church. Seem s to me they are confusing this by Dr Eari G Lee and Rev Paul Hetrick She is Kith good works. Some of the people feel there is a need for a show of survived by one sister. tmotion. LILLIAN BLACK WILSON. 89. died Oct. 21 in Acts 20:37 says, “they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed Denver. The funeral services were in Bethany. Okla.. conducted by Rev Sam Stearman. Sur­ him.” It was a very special time, for they “sorrowed” because they would viving are one son. A. W. Wilson; two grand­ not see him again (v. 38). children: two great-grandchildren; one brother; and one sister The “ holy kiss” mentioned in these son in his Word Pictures in the New bassages was a form o f greeting among T estam ent: “Men kissed men and BIRTHS pose people in similar in meaning to women kissed women.” Another com­ to RONALD AND ANN (BANZ) ATTIG Colo­ tandshaking in our culture. It was a mentator says that the kiss was placed rado Springs, Colo , a girl. Heather Brooke, resture o f goodwill and mutual es- on the cheek or forehead. This would July 20 leem. If we are going to revive the serve to keep the custom both holy to CHARLES AND JO ANN (BAKER) COPLEY, Catlettsburg, Ky., a girl, Julie Ann. Sept. 7 ictual form in any o f our churches. I and sanitary! □ to PAUL AND LINDA (ROTHMAN) DICKIN­ Commend the words of A. T . Robert- SON. Niles. Mich . a boy, Timothy Nathanael, Oct. 11 to CARL AND DIANNE HALL. Sugar Hill, Ga.. I What is the position of the Church of the Nazarene on the inerrancy of a girl. Kimberly Brook. Oct. 6 Scripture? to DALE AND RONDA (JEWELL) HAWKINS. Huntington, Ind.. a boy, Matthew Brandon. May Our Articles of Faith, IV, states: inspiration of God." he was referring 5 We believe in the plenary inspiration to scripture then and there accessible to REV MARK AND JANACE H. (TIBBETTS) f the Holy Scriptures, bv which we for reading, the very “ holv scriptures" HOLLAND, Royersford. Pa., a girl, Kristen Michele. Oct 3 nderstand the sixty-six books of the which Timothy had known from child­ to BERNARR AND VONDA (LOCKWOOD) lid and New Testaments, given by hood (2 Timothy 3:14-15), and not to HOWELL, Carlsbad. N.M , a boy, Nicholas Alan, ivine inspiration, inerrantly reveal- original, indefectible manuscripts no Sept 27 lg the will of God concerning us in longer extant. Likewise, when Jesus to DR. WILLIAM AND PATSY (BUCHANAN) KLONTZ. Columbia. S C.. a girl, Rebecca Lea, II things necessary to our salvation, said, "the scripture cannot he Oct. 27 ) that whatever is not contained broken," he also referred to extant to GARRY AND JAN (TANNER) MORTON. terein is not to be enjoined as an copies of the Old Testament to which St. Anne. Ill . a girl. Kara Joy. Aug. 24 rticle o f faith.” the Jews had access in the first to MAURICE AND JOYCE SCHWENK. Has­ As you can see. this commits us to century, not to “autographs." What­ tings. Neb., a boy, Matthew Kyle. Oct. 3 to TIM AND ELAINE SIMS. St. Louis. Mo., le fact of inspiration, but not to a ever inspiration means and whatever a girl, Jessica Elizabeth, Sept. 21 Ieory of inspiration. And it commits it guarantees relates to available s to belief in inerrancy of Scripture manuscripts. ADOPTION in all things necessary to our salva- by GARY AND CHARLENE (HUBBARD) BURKHART, Chelan. Wash . a girl. Rachel Lin. on,” but leaves untouched the ques- The Bible is G od's W ord in men's born Aug. 2 on of whether Scripture is inerrant words. And the Bible preached and i all other matters. Among evangeli- heard in faith will be used by God to DIRECTORIES ll and holiness scholars, opinion has save people from sin and guide them BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS— ways been divided on the meaning to heaven. We can read it, believe it, Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City. MO 64131. id extent of inerrancy. and proclaim it in confidence. The Orville W. Jenkins. Chairman; Charles H. Strick­ It is worth remembering that when Bible is a good judge of us. We are not land. Vice-chairman; Eugene L Stowe, Secre­ tary; George Coulter; William M. Greathouse; idul said, "All scripture is given by good judges of the Bible. □ ^ V. H. Lewis

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Post Office Box 527 State/Province _ _ _ ZIP kZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE / Kansas City, Missouri 64141 by TERRY L. IRISH I Stand Roseburg, Ore. at the Door AN W AS NEW : new in the city, One night Chris invited three of us over newly married, new in the apart­ for a time of fun and food. As Dan, Chris, ment complex. Doug, an understandingDick, and I sat around the dining room Dneighbor, struck up a friendship with Dan table playing a game, it was natural to talk and his wife, Diane, and helped them feel about different personal experiences. One at home. by one, Chris, Dick, and I told what life Looking 25 at the age of 20, Dan worked had been like before we had asked Jesus hard to make ends meet while Diane en­ Christ into our hearts, and the difference joyed her role as a housewife. As with all His presence had made. marriages, both had to make adjustments When I asked Dan if he knew he was go­ —some came easily, some harder, and ing to heaven, he hesitated, “ Sometimes I some seemed impossible. Friction devel­ think so, and other times I'm sure I’m oped and arguments erupted. not.’’ But he said he’d be glad to listen as Doug, a senior ministerial student, tried I shared how he could know for sure. to be a good neighbor, spending time with As I talked about the free gift of heaven Dan, talking about sports and hobbies. He and man’s sin problem, Chris and Dick si­ also introduced Chris and several other lently prayed for the Holy Spirit to work in friends to Dan. But late in the summer, Dan’s heart. I showed Dan a little pocket Doug took a pastorate and moved to the picture of Jesus knocking at the door. I Northeast. pointed out the heart shape of the roof, the After Doug left, Chris became Dan’s briars growing up around Jesus’ feet, and closest friend. Through their common love finally the absence of a knob on the out­ for football, their friendship grew. They side of the door. Jesus stood outside, often reminisced about their high school knocking and waiting; He could only enter and college days, and Chris invited Dan to if the person inside would open the door. play on his church team. During the fall, Chris began to recognize a deep need in When I asked Dan if he would like to Dan’s life. He also knew about some of open his heart and let Jesus in, he tearfully Dan and Diane’s troubles. So he invited answered, “ Oh. yes, I really need to." We them to go with him to the nearby Church all bowed our heads and Dan repeated a of the Nazarene. I met them when they prayer of repentance. came for the first time on a Sunday morn­ Looking up, tears in his eyes, Dan was ing. “a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17, At their very first visit, Dan and Diane NIV); Jesus Christ was now his Savior. were welcomed by the people. They felt One of his first com ments was, “ I can’t be­ accepted and cared for and experienced lieve you guys would take the time to do the warmth of Christian love. Although this for me. It’s really great.” they attended only irregularly, Chris Dan’s wife became a Christian the next stayed close to them. night at a Bible study. In reflection I Chris was aware that people are the now realize that at least three witnesses most responsive to the message of salva­ helped this couple find Christ. Doug had tion in times of crisis, transition, or unrest. made friends with them; Chris cared Because he was close to Dan, he recognized enough to stay close. And I praise the Lord his struggles and the need for inner peace for the privilege of sharing Christ with and stability that Jesus Christ can give. Dan. As Paul said, “ I have planted, Apol- Not only did Dan need it, but so did Diane los watered; but God gave the increase” and their marriage. (1 Corinthians 11:6). □ “By All Means... Save Some”

HERALD OF HOLINESS ited the International Headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City during the week of November 13. They told Dr. Weber they were im­ pressed with the well-organized and efficient operations of headquarters. They rated the functioning of head- qarters operations as one of the better denominational centers they had visited. Dr. Johnson has begun the process of getting the Department of World Mission certified as a Private Volun­ teer Organization for the use of avail­ able funds not only in Haiti but also other world areas for which the church has responsibility. □ —NCN

WORLD MISSION DIRECTOR On his trip, Johnson stopped in POINT LOMA HAS A VISITS LEBANON Portugal. In the church in Lisbon, he NEW PRESIDENT Dr. Jerald Johnson, executive direc­ preached to a full house. The service The trustees of Point tor of the Department of World Mis­ was wonderfully blessed, with many Loma College, San Di­ sion, returned November 20 from a seekers at the altar. □ ego, elected Rev. Bill trip to the Mideast. —NCN Draper president of the In Amman, Jordan, he met with the college, Friday, Novem­ district superintendent of the Syria- SOUTH AFRICAN ber 17. He has accepted Lebanon district, Habib Alajaji. whose DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT the election and will fam ily is still in Beirut. WHITELAW ELECTED take office January 1, 1979. Because of a lull in the fighting, TO FOUR-YEAR TERM Bill Draper did his undergraduate Johnson was permitted to go to Leba­ The 29th annual district assembly work at Bethany Nazarene College, non with Habib. He found the city an of the South African district was held and holds a master’s degree in theol­ armed camp, quiet but tense. The ride in Rustenburg Cultural Centre, Octo­ ogy from the University of Kansas. from the airport to Habib Alajaji’s ber 5-8. The district superintendent. He began his ministry pastoring apartment took them through numer­ Rev. D. P. Whitelaw. was reelected to churches in Louisiana and Texas. In ous checkpoints. He found the Ashra- a four-year term by a near unanimous 1958 he moved to Oklahoma City fieh church and school (a seven-storv vote. where he served briefly as associate building) badly damaged and most of They reported that 174 new m em ­ pastor at First Church. He then pas- it unusable. bers were received on profession of tored the Lakeview Park church, The Sin-el-fil church is standing, but faith. A 7 1 l' percent gain brought the where he saw the membership grow perforated by bullet holes. The garden total of members to 1,614. from 76 to 454 during the years of his is sandbagged. The neighbors use the The district also voted to cut their leadership. building as a bomb shelter. subsidy from the General Budget and Beginning in 1967, he was assistant The suffering is intense in the Chris­ move as soon as possible to full self- to the president of Mid-America Naz­ tian sector where the Nazarene church­ support. □ arene College in Olathe, Kans. While es are located. The psychological —NCN he was there, the school was estab­ damage itself is devastating. Mrs. lished and grew to become the largest Habib Alajaji, who could not go to Jor­ church-related college in the state. dan with her husband, finds sleep WORLD MISSION Since 1973 he has been pastor of the almost impossible. They had been DEPARTMENT MOVES TO Kankakee, 111., College Church, which living with 33 others in a stairwell. CHANNEL RELIEF FUNDS also has enjoyed a remarkable growth Though their apartment building is The United States State Depart­ during the ensuing five years. On a badly damaged, they have been able ment has found the channel of overseas recent Sunday. 2.000 were in atten­ to get their apartment sufficiently in relief funds through private volunteer dance at the worship services. The order to move back in. organizations to be a most efficient church began a TV ministry three While there. Johnson met with 24 way to get help to the source of the years ago over a local cable TV station. Nazarenes whose courage and faith, he need. Money is channeled to organiza­ Rev. Draper initiated a telephone said, ministered more to him than he tions through the Trans Century Cor­ ministry dubbed “Y-E-S H-O-P-E” to them. The World Mission director poration. (937-4673), which has recorded 125,000 says he intends to recommend closing Recently Dr. Jerald Johnson, execu­ calls in two years. the church, at least until the situation tive director of the Department of He succeeds Dr. Shelburne Brown is stabilized. The future of the mission World Mission, assigned Dr. Steve who died of cancer in October. there has great problems, he found. Weber, on furlough from Haiti, to con­ He is 48 years of age. His wife's However, in Jordan the churches tact Trans Century. Weber detailed name is Frances. They have four chil­ enjoyed a 49 percent growth in 1978. for the corporation the plan of self- dren: Sherry, Robin, Brad, and Rus­ In Israel as well, there have been help working so effectively in Haiti. sell. □ gains. Representatives of Trans Century vis­ —NCN

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