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THE HONG KONG PROJECT

SINGLE ADULTS— THE CHURCH’S BEST-KEPT SECRET NWMS 75th ANNIVERSARY PROJECT The Church of the Nazarene has committed itself to assisting Chinese Nazarenes in an assertive evangelistic effort by means of: ■ Evangelism ■ English as a Second Language ■ House Churches ■ Bible Studies ■ Radio ■ Training for Youth and Children ■ Family Life Ministries ■ Literature Celebration Sunday October 7,1990 Goal for the offering is $750,000

“Changing events of Asia today will decide the future of the world tomorrow. — Arnold J. Toynbee Herald of Holiness CHURCH OF THE NAZ A R E N E

I Volume 79, Number 10 FEATURE ARTICLES OCTOBER 1990

8 22 31 Wesley’s Backward Single Adults How Can the Look at Christian —The Church’s Church Minister Holiness Best-Kept Secret to Singles? Jo h n W M ay —an interview with J ack M. Ba r n el l Linda Hardin 42 NW M S— 75 Years G ail Saw rie. J anie K nox N o r r ic k . N ina G. G u n t e r 44 Opportunity in China; Hope in Hong Kong W ing Fai C ha n

20 Six Good Reasons for Belonging to a Denomination 28 S a m u e l L. D u n n Single Again —with Six PERSONAL Children EXPERIENCE FEATURE T o m F elder 2 Where You Least CONTINUING Expect to Find COLUMNS DEPARTMENTS Him 6 Editor’s Choice General P eter W h itt a k e r 5 W e s l e \ T r a c t Superintendent’s Viewpoint 14, 34 News M a r k G r a h a m J o h n A. K n i g h i T o m F e l d e r In a Woman’s Voice 10 33 Readers Write R e b e c c a L a i r d 11 Rhythms of the Spirit 37 Etcetera T o m F e l d e r M o r r i s A. W e ig e l t 12 Into the Word 38 The Question Box R e u b e n W e l c h 41 Nazarene Roots 39 When You Pray S t a n In g e r s o l E. D e e F r e e b o r n 48 Late News 40 Observer at Large M a r k G r a h a m W , E. M c C u m b e r T o m F e l d e r Herald of Holiness Personal Experience Feature

October 1990 • Whole No. 3536 • Vol. 79, No. 10

EDITOR Wesley D. Tracy

MANAGING EDITOR Mark Graham WHERE YOU ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Judith Perry DIRECTOR LEAST EXPECT DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS Paul Skiles

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS Eugene L. Stowe TO FIND Jerald D. Johnson John A. Knight Raymond W. Hurn William J. Prince Donald D. Owens HIM

BY PETER WHITTAKER Bible quotations in this issue: Unidentified quotations are from KJV. Quotations from the following trans­ lations are used by permission: (RSV) From the Revised Standard Ver­ sion o f the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952, rison is a most unlikely place to discover a © 1971, 1973. contented heart. The last place on earth (NIV) From The Holy Bible. New Inter­ one would look to find real love. national Version, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible PFor people who have never been “inside,” Society. the thought of what life would be like is unbear­ (NEB) From the New English Bible. © The Delegates of the Oxford University able. The thought is pushed away; prison life is Press and The Syndics of the Cam­ bridge University Press, 1961, 1970. for the dregs of society, someone else’s problem. (JB) From The Jerusalem Bible, copy­ Rumor says life “inside” is hell— Once inside the gates, the cuffs right © 1966 by Darton, Longman & friendless, morbid, and dangerous. were released, but it certainly didn’t Todd, Ltd., and Doubleday & Co., Inc. That is what I thought before I was release any anxiety. I had never before (NKJV) From the New King James Ver­ sent there. But I never had a care for been so starkly afraid. I was directed sion. copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982, the poor souls who were in there; the Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers. into a yard with hundreds of men, all only cares I had were for myself. dressed in blue denim, all moping Cover: Comstock Photography I was lost in the world, seeking par­ around with nothing to do. adise in dark corners, running from Mortified, I looked around at Herald of Holiness (USPS 241-440) is responsibilities, hiding from reality. them, some pacing, some sitting, published monthly by the NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, 2923 Troost The hurts in my life were open some standing, all in groups of two or Ave„ Kansas City, MO 64109. Editorial wounds that I tried to cover with dead three, most smoking. offices at 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, leaves. And in I fell. I was arrested on To me, they all looked like the gro­ MO 64131. Address all correspondence a drug charge. tesque faces from a Gothic painting. I concerning subscriptions to Nazarene When the magistrate said “three Publishing House, RO. Box 419527. was among hardened criminals, the Kansas City, MO 64141. Copyright months," I felt as though my life had dregs of society; I was one of them. 1990 by Nazarene Publishing House. been pulled from under me. The thought depressed me to the very POSTMASMTER: Please send change “I’ve never faced jail before!" I said. blackest depths, to a soulless shadow. of address to Herald of Holiness, P.O. It was all I could say as I was led away, But I was able to keep my head and Box 4 (9527, Kansas City, MO 64141. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $9.00 per handcuffed, to the waiting van. It keep from tears, for, after a while. I year. Second-class postage paid in Kan­ would take me to the gates of hell. I noticed that many of the people were sas City, Mo. Litho in U.S.A. thought. just like me. There were many men

2 Herald of Holiness “I found Christ through the ministry of a murderer.^ there my age with experiences and Suddenly, 1 was terribly alone. From the cradling at my mother's backgrounds similar to mine. This 1 thought of my parents and wept. I breast, through my childhood, when I made the reality of prison a little less knew that the news of what had be­ was hurt and sick, through all the frightening. come of me would rip them apart, if years of school when my father was so My first night in the lonely cell was not kill them. I thought of my brother proud of me. There’d always be some­ bitter. The room was like an under­ and sister and how ashamed they one there to pick me up when 1 fell, to sized bathroom: a seatless toilet in would be of me. And. in my mind. 1 heal my cuts, to comfort my broken one corner, a bed, and a desk. The re­ walked through all the steps of my heart. I'd thrown all those years away, ality of where I was really hit hard. life. thrown them into the rubbish can.

October 1990 3 throw n my life away, traded it for the them. Though I was in prison with prison. G od will do anything to make false promises of the drug culture. hundreds of other inmates who'd himself known to us. I found Him The first morning. 1 was placed in a done worse things than I. strangely. I through the ministry of a murderer. small, concrete yard where "lifers" thought 1 wasn't worthy to join them. Thank God for His love and for His spend their days. Most had been there Then, one day. a large, aw esom e m an servants who serve Him even in for more than 10 years. Some had lost spoke to me in a soft and kindly prison. Sometimes you meet Christ the ability to converse: some spent all voice. where you least expect to find Him their time pacing back and forth, back “I noticed you watching the study My experience in prison was both and forth, back and forth. There were the other night. Why don't y ou come bitter and sweet. I learned the most some interested in speaking to new­ along?” He seemed to know that I re­ v aluable of lessons. I learned that love comers. and one man in particular re­ ally wanted to join them. for all people, no m atter what their minded me of my brother, and in him "I w ouldn't be any good at it." I past, can happen. 1 learned that the 1 saw myself. He had done plenty of shrugged. love, the Spirit of Jesus, will lift any­ bad deeds, but there was something “What a load of nonsense." he one from their darkest hour in the within him that 1 felt was good and laughed. “You don't have to do any­ darkest of places. whole. thing. Come along. 1 know y ou'll get a 1 found a happiness in prison that Because 1 was a low-risk prisoner. I lot out of it" I'd never really felt before. In that cal­ was soon transported to a prison This huge man took me under his loused com m unity. I felt my prayers farm. 1 knew I'd never forget that fel­ w ing, in a sense. He had been in being answered almost as quickly as I low. and on the day 1 left, he gave my prison for 25 years. He was a mur­ could say them. arm one enormous squeeze. It hurt, derer. He admitted he had been a There are many serious disadvan­ but it felt good. This act of friendship monster of a person all his life. For the tages in having gone to prison. It's from a “lifer” softened my hard heart first 12 y ears of his imprisonment, he hard to get a job. My self-esteem is and prepared me for what was to hap­ was unapproachable. Then, one day. probably permanently injured. But it pen later. something caused him to look at him­ would be a much greater disadvan­ Days were very long, and the weeks self. He wanted to change. He asked tage to miss Christ. passed slowly. Little by little, day by Jesus into his life. He never looked Since I have been released from day. 1 began to fill my em ptiness by back. He began to pray. He found for­ prison. I have been walking daily in reading the Bible placed by the Gid­ giveness and peace in Christ and for the light G od gives me. 1 am reunited eons. With that. I found great comfort 13 years had worked diligently not with my wife. Julie, and two children. and peaceful nights' sleep. only to know Christ but also to make Life is m aking sense again. At the farm there were visiting Him known. The pastor and the people of the ministers who came together on Tues­ And make Him known he did— to Kingston Road Church of the Naza­ day nights and Sundays. At first. 1 me. He led me to pray the sinner's rene are helping me understand the watched their meetings from a dis­ prayer of repentance. C hristian life. 1 especially get help tance. with a growing desire to be w ith I will never forget the joy that hulk fro m th e W ed n esd ay night Bible of a man experienced w hen I asked study at the church. I shall forever he the Lord to forgive my sins and take grateful to a God w ho so cares for us charge of my life. It was the joy that he that He reaches out to us even if we lived for. get in tro u b le an d land in prison. Who would dream that the Holy Even there. He had His wit­ Spirit, the “Hound of heaven.” nesses. Also. I thank Him would track me down in for persons in the church w ho do not hold your past mistakes against you. but. instead, help you put your life back together. General Superintendent’s E >1 Our Nazarene Heritage—A Serious Reflection

BY JOHN A. KNIGHT, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

housands of new Nazarenes as well as correct teaching, in our Naz­ come together to "eulogize” the Tord. join our fellowship annually arene heritage. Our heritage has a doc­ The lyrics address a fundamental, T — more than 71,000 in 1989, trinal content that can be taught; a existential need of man and describe the largest number in our history. A perspective, a spirit that can only be the power of Christ to meet that number equivalent to approximately caught. need. 60 percent of our membership has It is in our worship and music that Music and religion are inseparable. come into the church in the last dec­ departure from our heritage may be When man reaches a state of spiritual ade. most discernible. exaltation in which he feels at one We must articulate and model the Instead of anthems and liturgical with God, he expresses himself in po­ essentials of our heritage. Our heri­ hymns, more frequently we have sung etry and song. When man is burdened tage must be understood if it is to be gospel songs magnifying God’s grace with grief or guilt, he pours song from preserved. “in our lives.” This, of course, can de­ his inner being, expressing his long­ There is danger in “preserving” a generate into an unhealthy subjec­ ings and hopes. heritage. It can become just that— tivism and mere sentimentality, or The Psalms, sacred songs of the He­ “preserved" . . . sterile, rigid, rational­ into shallow emotionalism. The op­ brews, are a mirror into which one istic, emotionally empty, and unat­ posite extreme is cold, listless, ab­ can see oneself and one’s emotions re­ tractive. stract music that fails to touch the in­ flected. The profound and divinely There is greater danger in “ignor­ ner man and motivate to action. inspired truths of these songs relate to ing" heritage. This results in loss of a It is sometimes noted that churches repentance and redemption, holiness sense of identity, a feeling of discon­ that emphasize spirited, nectedness, a lack of a compelling fast-moving, and action- mission, and, consequently, ineffec­ oriented music are grow­ tiveness. ing. For that matter, rock The personal heritage that each of music has also attracted us has received in the Church of the large numbers of adher­ -Nazarene music and Nazarene may vary—depending up­ ents. Growth in itself, in on our geography, culture, and train­ terms of numerical calcu­ worship should focus first ing. Not all elements are equally im­ lation, is no absolute sign on a loving, righteous, portant or universally meaningful. of God’s blessing. Some priorities, however, are cen­ On the whole, however, holy God, tral to our Nazarene heritage and to liturgical type churches are Nazarenes as a corporate body. declining. Their music fails Our heritage includes loyalty to the to attract to some great ide­ Word of God; emphasis on holy living, als, stir the soul, or inspire to service. and purity, praise and thanksgiving, freedom from sin, entire sanctifica­ The Church of the Nazarene has at­ sin and retribution, God and Nature, tion, and growth in grace; strong tempted to blaze a “middle path” be­ even national pride and historic mis­ preachers and biblical preaching; the tween these equally ineffective and sion. value o f the superintendency; and wor­ sometimes dangerous tendencies. Likewise, our Nazarene musical ship characterized by spontaneity, Music, which is a vital part of our her­ heritage has reflected the full gamut praise, and music with a sound spiri­ itage, has exalted a holy God, lifted of man's spiritual and emotional tual message. the name of Jesus, and is a means of needs and has pointed to the divine In the second century, the Mon- worshiping in the “beauty of holi- source from which comes inner peace tanists were declared heretics by the ness” by the — personal fulfillment. church; not primarily because of what power of the Let’s take care not to lose the objec­ they taught but because of their mood Spirit. tive element in our worship and mu­ and spirit. They were not unorthodox O ur m usic is sic heritage, namely, prim ary focus doctrinally; but they were dogmatic, not basically per­ upon a loving, righteous, and holy harsh, and given to emotionalism, f o r m a n c e ori­ God; without sacrificing the neces­ sentimentality, and “faddish prac­ ented. Rather, it sary but secondary longings and feel­ tices.” Their emphasis became im bal­ invites participa­ ings of the worshiper. anced. tion with fellow For Nazarenes, balance in heritage There is a proper mood and spirit. worshipers who is imperative. ^

October 1990 5 Entire Sanctification

believe you get it all at once," she entire sanctification that I've started my after he interviewed some 1,000 persons said. "This second work of grace own reverse theology exercise. I'm try­ who had received sanctifying grace, he I business has me totally confused, ing to reach behind and beneath the declared that if half or a third of them, even though I’ve been a Nazarene ever theological propositions in our text­ or even “one in twenty” had testified to since I was 10." books and creedal statements to the ex­ receiving this blessing gradually he "Do you think that we just made up a periences of God's people that gave would have preached it so. But. in every second work of grace?” I asked. “Where birth to the doctrine. I have been weigh­ case without one exception, these peo­ do you suppose we got such an idea?" ing the works of John Wesley and Adam ple spoke of receiving heart purity in a “Sometimes I wonder." she replied. “I Clarke, along with some sermons by crisic experience. Wcslev w-as quick to tried really hard to 'get sanctified' as a Phineas F Bresee. add that there was surely a gradual work teenager. I listened to what the pastor Landmarks on a Reverse both before and after the crisic experi­ and the evangelists said. I went to the Theology Trek ence. Entire sanctification as a crisic altar several times, but mostly I got con­ I'm not nearly finished with this, but second work of grace is securely estab­ fused. There was so much pressure to permit me to cite some items on the ho­ lished by the common experience of the testify to being sanctified that finally I rizon. saints. just decided that I was as sanctified as 1. Are the experiences of the saints 4. 1 have tried in the privacy of my the rest of the people, so I just claimed it regarding sanctifying grace in harmony study to conjecture what John Wesley. and stopped worrying about it." with the Scriptures? Yes. to me. the Bi­ Adam Clarke, and Phineas Bresee I don’t know about you. but I hear ble clearly teaches that the blessing of would have to say to us if we asked them that sort of speech quite a bit these sanctifying grace is a gift God longs to to evaluate our late 20th-century brand days—and it puts me under conviction. give us all. So I shall not here try to of holiness. What if they could speak to I’m afraid that my generation (I’m "prove" its scriptural foundation. us in a panel discussion at the next Gen­ 50-something) has blown the uncertain 2. What about the matter of “second­ eral Assembly? What would they tell us1.’ trumpet that Paul warned us of (1 Co­ ness" raised by the young woman quot­ I think they would say that our brand of rinthians 14:8) when it comes to the ed in the opening of this editorial? Some holiness is: doctrine of sanctifying grace. people (usually Bible literal- When the preaching and teaching ists) are troubled by the fact about any doctrine become a whirligig that the Bible does not spell of abstractions, a syntactical quagmire out the sequences of grace in of abstrusity, something needs to be a robotic formula. But that When e the teaching and done to rediscover the experiences from does not bother me at all. preaching of the doctrine of which it sprang in the first place. The second work of grace as­ You see. it is the very nature of doc­ pect of sanctification has sanctification become a trines to be abstract. Usually they are been validated again and derived from the personal and collective again in the experiences of whirligig of abstractions, it’s experiences of God's people. Starting God's people. We did not just time to look behind the doctrine with the raw material of the church’s ex­ make this up. We got this perience, her leaders and teachers try to idea because every Christian to the experiences of God’s extract or abstract the whole body of ex­ generation has produced two people, which gave birth to the perience into a short, theoretical state­ kinds of Christians. Those of ment suitable for articles of faith, con­ the ordinary variety, and doctrine in the first place. fessions of belief, church manuals, and those who have discovered the like. Thus, most doctrines are ex­ the deeper life, the holy life, pressed as abstract generalizations. the life of complete de- Reverse Theologizing votement. And through the centuries A. Way Too Easy— the notion that When a doctrine becomes as fre­ this sanctifying experience (by whatever someone who prays five minutes a quently confusing as helpful, the task for name they called it) came to them after day and watches TV five hours a day preachers and teachers is to become re­ they had been converted. As they claiming to be sanctified holy is a to­ verse theologians. Reversing the ab­ walked with Him, God led them into a tal non sequitur. Holiness means in­ stracting process, which flows from ex­ deeper spiritual life than they had ever ner and outer sanctity. Holiness is a perience to abstract codifying, the known. The “secondness" doctrine is vocation, not a sideline. teacher moves backward from the ab­ not the sign of rabid holy rollers, rather B. Way Too Cheap—though sanc­ stract code to the experience behind it it is simply the way God generally works tification is by grace and grace alone, that led to the formulation of the doc­ with His people. it is not experienced by those who are trine in the first place. The quest is to 3. Some people have trouble with the nearly strangers to self-surrender, rediscover the spiritual reality that un­ second work being a crisic experience. self-donation, self-denial, and com­ derlies the doctrine. Wouldn't gradual sanctification be plete devotement. I’ve heard so many people say that more natural? Even John Wesley want­ C. Way Too Lopsided — holiness they are confused about the doctrine of ed to preach gradual sanctification, but has to do with both sanctity and ser­

6 Herald of Holiness WESLEY TRACY and Uncertain Trumpets

vice. You are properly concerned more brief One result is that right now The "shorter way” has been found want­ about inner purity, but neglect sacri­ our church is filled with tens of thou­ ing. Wesley coached them to “fret not.” ficial service, "spending and being sands of persons who were rushed pre­ “repine not” nor “murmur against God spent" for others. maturely into testifying to an experience because you are not yet sanctified.” nor D. Way Too Quick —you folks of sanctifying grace that they have never should one spend time “uselessly tor­ pressure people, they would tell us. understood, felt a need for. or permitted menting yourself because the time has into a premature profession of sanc­ God to prepare them for. not fully come.” Instead. Wesley advised tifying grace. Let us listen to our experience. Re­ them to “calmly and quietly wait for it. It is the "way too quick” charge that cently a good friend of mine, an hon­ knowing that it will come.” God is Sov­ makes me wince most. This is the point ored minister in our church, shared his ereign and in His own time, when you at which my generation needs to kneel testimony with me. He told me of two love Him with all your heart. "He will in awe before the facts. If the American peak experiences subsequent to his con­ speak the second time. 'Be thou clean.'” holiness movement of the 20th century version. 1 asked which one was his sanc­ There is so much more yet to think has had one fatal flaw it is the flaw of tification experience. He looked me in and say and do in a reverse theologizing rushing people into professing to be the eye and said, “I professed to be sanc­ excursion. But if we make the journey sanctified before they understood it or tified when 1 was 19 and maybe I was, back to the experiential foundations of felt a real need for it. Challenging them but when I had that experience of God’s our doctrine it will bear wholesome with phrases like "You do want alt that grace at 32 I thought that I had really fruit. God has for you, don't you'.’" "Have you discovered sanctifying grace. So to an­ Next year, 1991, will bring the 200th put your all on the altar.’ H ell. the altar swer your question, Wes. I just don’t anniversary of John Wesley's death. I sanctifies the gift— according to the know.” wish we could celebrate it by having Bible— you believe the Bible don’t you'.’" Recently I was with a group of about each pastor, board member, and Sunday “Well, brother, claim it by dry faith on 10 other persons, all of them leaders in School teacher read and ponder these the authority o f God’s Word." “If you be­ the holiness movement. They were talk­ three sermons by Mr. Wesley: "The lieve. it's as automatic as the law o f grav­ ing about how they had entered into Scripture Way of Salvation." “Satan's ity. whether you feel anything or not. sanctifying grace. One man Amen, tell us what the Lord has done for shared that he had been a you tonight," we strong-armed and pastor for 10 years before he coaxed a lot of people into professing found sanctification—al­ sanctification before God had time to though he had sincerely pro­ prepare their hearts for it. fessed it all along. In those God does not dish out sanctifying precious moments that fol­ x /th e American holiness grace prematurely, even though we have lowed, around the room we movement has had one flaw, fine-tuned our formula. There is much went, and most of us spoke to do to prepare the convert's heart for of how we had professed this it has been pushing and sanctification. For one thing, even the grace long before we really coaxing people into the rejoicing convert usually does not have found the Fountain. Oh, let an accurate image of how deeply in­ us listen to our experience! premature profession of grained sin is in his very being. As he Both you and I could mul­ walks with God, he comes to see, as tiply such examples. They sanctifying grace. Wesley taught, that sin cleaves to all he would show us that some says and does, even when carrying out people eventually find sanc­ his most holy duties. (Just why did 1 tifying grace in spite of being want that new dress or new suit before I prodded into a premature sang the special last Sunday?) profession. But it also raises questions Devices,” and “The First Fruits of the During the time between conversion about how many people pushed into a Spirit." Such an exercise would be a and sanctification, God faithfully re­ premature profession never do find the profitable first step in reverse theologi­ veals the person's need for sanctifying soul rest of holiness. What percentage of zing. And if these could be followed by a grace and creates in the heart a longing persons who profess the blessing too devotional study of Phineas Bresee’s ser­ for the mind of Christ. This takes time. quickly stop seeking and stop growing, mons, "The Baptism with the Spirit” During the Wesleyan revival the typical thinking this is all there is? How many and “The Transferred Image," we would amount of time that the convert spent find the reality of their experience so in­ all be better off. seeking sanctifying grace was about five congruous with the prom ise of the holy My first step in reverse theology has years. life that they constantly doubt or drop done one thing for me. It has confirmed The Americans, however, were not so out of the Christian race altogether? indelibly in my heart that behind our patient. Our evangelists and writers Those early Wesleyans provide a help­ doctrinal formulation there lies a vi­ adopted what they themselves called the ful model. They were quick to seek sanc­ brant. vital, spiritual reality. No uncer­ "shorter way to holiness." And as time tifying grace but slow to profess it. We tain trumpet will ever make me doubt went by. the “shorter way” became even need to rediscover their patient seeking. that.

October 1990 7 Wesley’s Backward Look at Christian Holiness

BY JO H N W. MAY

After 40 years of preach- to will one thing—God's ing Chrisian holi- way in our heart and life. To l i L ness. John Wesley hold back, to mentally hide reviewed the doctrine and away reservations, is to fail defined the experience of miserably in seeking sanc­ sanctifying grace. Through tifying grace. the years, he had not only The act of consecration preached the experience but must be incisively complete also interviewed many peo­ if it is to pave the way for ple who possessed it. He re­ personal Christian holiness. duced his concept of it to According to Wesley. "It is three views that have devoting, not a part, but all needed no alteration even our soul, body, and sub­ to our day. As we face a new stance to God.” Soul, body, decade, and soon a new and substance—what is century, holiness is the left? All that 1 have ever same as when Wesley pro­ been, am now. or ever will claimed it in church build­ be must be completely, irre­ ings and byways. vocably His. Consecration Cleansing His first view has to do A second view of Wesley with consecration. He concerns cleansing. It is the wrote. “It is purity of inten­ work of God by which He tion, dedicating all the life cuts away filthiness and to God." The experience pollution, bestowing purity calls for consecration with­ of heart and soul. out compromise. It is an It is exchanging the car­ "all for Jesus” attitude. nal mind, which is not sub­ There can be no real and ject to the law of God. for lasting victory without the mind of Christ. Without it. Half-hearted consecra­ this glorious exchange. His tion never works. thoughts are not our Christian holiness re­ thoughts, and vice versa. quires a heart fully submit­ The definition of Wesley is. ted to a holy God. It is “one design Portrait of John Wesley by Nathaniel Hone, “It is all the mind which was in Christ, ruling all our tempers,” he wrote. It is National Portrait Gallery, London. enabling us to walk as Christ walked.”

8 H erald of Holiness Sanctifying grace is God’s way of enabling us to live clean in a dirty world,

A holy heart means a holy mind, holy relationship with God. We can so fall ing our neighbor as ourselves. It is the hands, and holy feet traveling in holy in love with Him that we fall out of ability to refrain from striking back, highways of life. love w ith the things of the world. Sin­ to refuse to enter into unholy alli­ The illustration Wesley used was ful pleasures lose their appeal and sin­ ances with others, and to reach out in circumcision. “It is the circumcision ful pastimes their allure. Temptation holy love to our peers, even to those of the heart from all filthiness, all in­ may strongly come to the holy heart, who misuse and abuse us. This does ward as well as outward pollution." but when our will becomes aligned not mean being a doormat to the at­ All seekers after Christian holiness with God's, we are enabled to say no tacks of others but means strength of must first be keenly aware of inward in spite of the intense appeal of the character to display the spirit of pollution that results in an intense devil. The fullness of love becomes Christ in all we do or say. disgust and abhorrence of carnal the expulsive power of a stronger af­ Wesley reflected that "this is the traits in the soul. There is something fection. Christian holiness is stronger whole and sole perfection . . . which I more for them subsequent to regen­ than the lure of a Hollywood style of have believed and taught these 40 eration. and they want it. There can life. It liberates from lust, breaks the years." After more than 200 years, the be no cleansing until there is a deep shackles of sinful habit, and enables Christian holiness he preached is alive concern, and certainly none unless we us to maintain a Christian experience and well and available to all believers are unquestioningly willing for God and a love relationship with a holy who want to claim their spiritual in­ to perform this spiritual and holy sur­ God. heritance “among them which are gery. It not only reaches up to God but sanctified by faith" (Acts 26:18). Quotations in this article arc trom John Wesley's A Plain Ac­ Wesley said, however, it is not only also out to our fellowmen, for it is lov­ count of Christian Perfection, found m Voi 11 ot his W orks. circumcision but renewal. "It is the renewal of the heart in the whole im­ age of God. the full likeness of Him that created it." The believer's plea for a heart to do His will is answered with discovering a c ts the enabling power to perform His will. God does not cleanse us and leave us empty, thrown helplessly into the world, but He gives renewal in im­ age and likeness of God. which means the ability to live clean in a dirty world. Commitment The third view of Wesley has to do with commitment. “It is loving God with all our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves." This aligns with his fa­ mous definition of Christian per­ fection. which caused the Bishop of London to say. "Mr. Wesley, if this be A Bible Study Workbook Leader’s Guide all you mean, publish it to all the By Gene Sanford By Gene Sanford world." Each section of this workbook is divided The leader's guide gives the discovery Whatever else Christian holiness is. into personal and group discoveries, mak­ group leader the necessary guidelines for ing it perfect for individual study and for the activities, discussion questions, and back­ this is vital and central. Sometimes discovery group Bible study setting. It en­ ground information to make each session in we deal with the symptoms rather courages teens to uncover the biblical mes­ Discovering Acts a fruitful learning experi- than the cause in determining our sage for themselves, then guides them as ence need of sanctification. The sy mptoms they live it out and grow as disciples. HHYD-9047 $5.95 HHYD-9048 $5.95 will take care of themselves if the cause is faithfully dealt with. Take Nazarene Publishing House care of the root, and the branches are 1- 800- 877-0700 always affected. Box 419527 • Kansas City. MO 64141 o change n It is a matter of establishing a love

October 1990 9 REBECCA LAIRD

Loving All That God Has Made

hen my husband asked Northern Sierra Mountains, I was as­ beside the still waters: he restoreth how I wanted to cele­ signed by our guide to a small sec­ my soul” (Psalm 23:1-3). Without try­ brate my 30th birthday, I tion of rocky riverbank for a half­ ing or planning to pray. I heard God surprised myself by answering. "I day stretch of solitude. Alone and speak in the splendor of creation. want to see Yosemite." After a dozen apprehensive. I staked out the limits In our modern times, much is said years of living in California. I had of my terrain, arranged my campsite, about caring for the earth and pro­ never visited the renowned national and climbed up on a seat created by tecting the planet from pollution and park. My husband secured a summer two stones, intending to read away technological carelessness. As God’s reservation for a tent, as all of the the remaining daylight hours, but the people, we cannot forget both to re­ cabins had been booked for months. beauty surrounding me proved a spect and to revel in the gifts of As we drove across the flat, hot great distraction. Soon, without my God’s full masterpiece. God has freeway toward Yosemite. I honed usual reserve. I was singing out songs made the earth for our use and for my expectations for seeing a lovely of praise with a full voice—uninhib­ our spiritual sustenance. The Psalm­ parcel of wilderness. When we en­ ited by any concern of what others ist instinctively knew this. It is little tered the park and the stately, rocky might think. Words to hymns I wonder that the scriptures that leapt cliffs towered above our car. I was memorized during a lifetime of to my mind while in the mountains aw'estruck. Green, swaying meadows church services rolled off my lips were from the Psalms. covered the valley floor. Clear, rip­ with ease. I learned at that moment I have learned that 1 need nature: I pling water surged over rocky river­ what I had aforeto only read need the wild, beautiful, untamed beds, and mountain streams flowed about. “Wilderness remains from the heights into foamy ribbons not merely a symbol but an of water falling down hundreds of actual setting—a spiritual feet. Deer bounded across the open reservoir able to evoke lands, and squirrels scurried around prayer as spontaneously as a G oTod has graciously the campgrounds searching for food. house of worship built by Everywhere I looked, I found beauty. human hands.” (David provided a varied, full Why had I waited so long to come to Douglas. Wilderness creation so that we can find this paradise? Sojourn: Notes in the Desert One afternoon I swam in the huge Silence [Harper and Row. places o f worship pool, turning often to float on my 1987], 46.) back and gaze upward at the majesty Most recently, my family all around us. of the sheer inclines that fortressed unexpectedly retreated to the valley. 1 remembered what I had the mountains after a vio­ claimed as my favorite Bible verse lent tragedy involving friends un­ places in this world. God has gra­ during childhood: nerved us. Peace dispelled fear as we ciously provided a varied, full cre­ I lift up my eyes to the hills— drove into the Boise National Forest ation so that we can find places of where does my help come from? and ponderosa pines replaced the worship all around us. Prayers need My help comes from the Lord, sagebrush ground cover. Soon the not be restricted to church buildings: the Maker of heaven and earth. beauty of the clear sky and deep blue the Psalms and personal divine en­ (Psalm 121:1-2. N1V) mountain lakes filled our thoughts. counters while surrounded by nature The beauty of God's creation and After we settled into our room by have taught me that I need not pray Word brought comfort and restora­ the calm lake, I sat on the dock and with my eyes closed. No. the Psalm­ tion to my soul. Only in my adult watched a flock of 15 ducks paddle ists, by their constant use of natural years have I come to appreciate the by in a diamond-shaped flotilla. The metaphors and settings in the heart- importance of nature as a potential lapping of the waves at the shoreline wrenching conversations with God, place of gaining perspective. served as a lullaby for my spirit, and show us how to pray with our eyes Once, while on a week-long expe­ again a phrase from the Psalms came wide open. It is good to live with dition designed to teach survival to mind. “The Lord is my shepherd: eyes wide and hearts open to all that skills and spiritual dependence in the I shall not want. ... he leadeth me God has made.

10 H erald of Holiness sUrthe SmUt MORRIS A. WEIGELT

Holy Obedience?

he fruit of holy obedience is the But what does it mean for you and of God can come to know His larger simplicity of the children of me to be totally obedient? How do we will" (Wheaton, 111.: Victor Books. 7). God,” wrote Thomas Kelly in arrive at that point where the com­ George MacDonald himself wrote that TA Testament of Devotion. Today, wordspleteness of our obedience brings us to "obedience is the opener of eyes.” like obedience and subm ission are not the simplicity of which Thomas Kelly Holy obedience quite simply is the popular. speaks? choice of whether or not we are com­ At the core of spiritual growth stand Holy obedience clearly means that pletely committed to the entire Lord­ the words of Jesus: “Anyone who our love for God must be primary. It is ship of Christ. wishes to be a follower of mine must imperative to arrive at the point where Graham Scroggie was counseling leave self behind: he must take up his no person or thing is more important with a young woman who was fearful cross, and come with me” (Mark 8:34, to us than our love for God. of the demands of obedience on her NEB). Such words sound almost harsh Meister Eckhart summarized it well: life. He opened his Bible to Acts 10:14 to modern ears. They probably also "There are plenty to follow our Lord where Peter responded to the heavenly sounded rugged to the rich young ruler half-way, but not the other half. They vision with the words: “No. Lord!” Dr. when Jesus said. "If you wish to go the will give up possessions, friends, and Scroggie observed: “You know it is whole way. go. sell your possessions, honors, but it touches them too closely possible to say ‘No.’ and it is possible and give to the poor, and then you will to disown themselves.” (Quoted by to say ‘Lord,’ but it is not really possi­ have riches in heaven; and come, fol­ Thomas Kelly. A Testament of De­ ble to say, ‘No, Lord.” ’ Then he in­ low me” (Matthew 19:21, NEB). votion [New York: Harper The Bible teaches us that even Jesus and Row, 1941], 52.) "learned obedience from what he suf­ Richard Foster, in Free­ fered” (Hebrews 5:8, NIV). Such rever­ dom of Simplicity (Harper ent submission was essential for Him and Row. 1981, 101 ff.), and submission to become our "merciful and faithful emphasizes the point that T,.„ high priest” (2:17, NIV). Paul speaks holy obedience is char­ require dedicated of the holy obedience of Jesus in the acterized by joy rather than second chapter of Philippians: "He tenacity. When we work at practice— until we can humbled himself, and in obedience ac­ obedience with dogged per­ cepted even death— death on a cross” sistence we lose sight of the become virtuosos in (v. 8, NEB). goal. When we start to obedience. The completeness of His obedience struggle we usually only re­ is clearly visible in the language of our double our efforts. The vic­ Lord in the Gospel of John: He speaks tory of holy obedience, about not uttering His own words but however, is not in the in­ the words of the Father who sent Him tensity of the struggle but in the re­ vited her to take a pen and cross out (14:24). He speaks not of doing His sponsive release to the full will of God. either the word no or the word Lord. own works but the works “of him that Holy obedience is a skill at which Holy obedience necessitates that we sent me" (9:4). Further, He came not we become more efficient as we pro­ cross out every no to the Lord's will! to do His own will, “but the will of ceed. Trust and submission require Suggested Spiritual Journal Exercise: him that sent me” (6:38). Submission dedicated practice— until we can be­ 1. Write a reflective entry on the come virtuosos in obedience. to the purposes and plans of the Fa­ definition of holy obedience that your ther was the hallmark of our Lord’s More important, however, is the fact own life pattern spells out. service here on earth. that obedience opens the way for 2. Make a list of the test cases in So it is no surprise that our Lord deeper understandings of the will of which your own holy obedience has asks the same quality of obedience God. Dan Hamilton, in the preface to been formed— or deformed. from us: "If anyone loves me. he will George MacDonald's On Tangled obey mv teaching. My Father will love Paths, writes: “The way we may dis­ 3. Write a paragraph about each of him, and we will come to him and cover the entire will of God is to obey the three or four heroes of holy obe­ make our home with him. He who the commands He has already given dience in your experience. does not love me will not obey my us. Only we who take the first step of 4. What next step does holy obe­ teaching” (John 14:23-24, NIV). duty in obedience to the revealed will dience necessitate in your life?

October 1990 11 How Will the World Know?

Nevertheless 1 tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you: hut if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convince the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because sponsibly about the meaning of they do not believe in me: concerning righteousness, because I go to the Jesus, the world turns away and Father, and you will see me no more: concerning judgment, because the clings to itself. ruler o f this world is judged (John 16:7-11, RSV). The thought is not that each worldling's sin is directly related to hen it finally began to ing here.” In the Spirit-filled com­ unbelief, but that the world’s attitude soak into the disciples' munity of believers, Jesus is present. and conduct, taken as a whole, is de­ minds that they were ac­ His living words are effective, and termined by its continued rejection Wtually going to lose Jesus, theyHis were saving power is set free. of the revelation of Christ. The overwhelmed with bewilderment and We usually think of the work of world defines sin as rejection of or grief Jesus’ urgent response indicates the Spirit in our lives as believers transgression of its own standards His deep desire that they work personally and together in the and values. But the world is wrong through their emotions and grasp the Church. In this passage we see that about sin. Its system is shown to be a reality that what seemed utter loss through the Spirit. Jesus’ saving and self-protective and self-serving mech­ was, in fact, immeasurable gain. judging presence is also at work in anism that, in willful unbelief, hides “Nevertheless I tell you the truth” the world. The language Jesus uses from the truth that could set it free (16:7, RSV)—Jesus didn’t talk like conjures up a judgment scene in (John 8:32). that very often (Luke 4:24; John which the Spirit convinces “the Concerning righteousness, because 8:40, 45). He had to go away before world concerning sin and righteous­ / go to the Father, and you will see His full reality and meaning could ness and judgment” (16:8, RSV). m e no more (16:10, RSV). The world be experienced. Jesus must be cruci­ Convince is not an easy fied, raised, exalted, and glorified to word to interpret. It means be the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ “to bring to light, or ex­ that He really is! pose”; it also means “to The full meaning of Jesus could point out or to convince," never be experienced in His bodily or even “to punish.” All The very presence of the presence. The disciples had to get through John's Gospel it is unhinged from the false assurance shown that the presence and Holy Spirit among us that their historical fellowship with word of Jesus bring the Him was permanent. Jesus could world under judgment (3:19; guarantees victory for our only be understood and experienced 5:22, 30; 8:16, 26; 9:39; in-the-meantime journey. through the presence of the Holy 12:31). The Paraclete, who Spirit, and the Jesus the Holy Spirit is the disciples’ Advocate, is reveals is the crucified, risen, glori­ shown to be the world’s fied Jesus who is Christ, the Lord. prosecutor, even as Jesus I wonder if we have heard these fa­ had been its judge. I like the Jerusa­ is wrong about justice (righteous­ miliar words? The final meaning of lem Bible translation: the Spirit will ness). The justice system of this Jesus is not found in Jesus but in the “show the world how wrong it was, world put Jesus on the Cross. From Holy Spirit! When we say “Jesus” we about sin, and about who was in the its inverted perspective there was no are expressing a reality experienced right, and about judgment” (16:8). place for His commitment to God’s not through direct encounter with Concerning sin, because they do way of being and doing right. His Jesus of Nazareth but through the not believe in me (16:9, RSV). The kindness. His goodness, and His love Holy Spirit. And when we say, “Holy world is wrong in how it looks at sin. constituted an unbearable challenge Spirit,” we are expressing the real, The New Testament perspective is to the “righteousness” of the world dynamic, saving, sanctifying, guiding that all other personal sins are re­ and the “justice” of its self-serving presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. lated to the one basic sin of willful social system. The announcement of His absence failure to believe in Jesus. It is a The world’s system was vindicated was actually the promise of His pres­ guilt-causing sin because it means a when its malevolent machinery ence with them and with us “for­ continuing choice of self and sin and crushed Him and removed Him. His ever” (John 14:16, RSV). His “going a continuing rejection of Jesus. In­ removal, however, was not the away” means that He is always “be­ stead of thinking seriously and re­ world’s doing but the Father’s. His

12 Herald of Holiness REUBEN WELCH ASK AGAIN

bowed my head in prayer about the amount my hus­ Iband and I should give to the Thanksgiving Offering for mis­ sions. Already there was a fig­ ure at the tip of my pencil, but God said, “Ask again.” This time the question came back, return to the Father by way of resur­ its not-yet-realizedness, our hope is “Will you double what you rection and exaltation was, in fact, a just as sure. We are fighting a de­ gave last year?” vindication of Jesus. It was God's feated foe! The very presence of the My heart began to beat more stamp of approval upon the righ­ Holy Spirit among us guarantees the rapidly as I thought about our teousness demonstrated in the life victory and gives us both power and visit to India and the mis­ and death of His Son Jesus. hope for our in-the-meantime jour­ The world did Jesus wrong, but ney. sionary who introduced us to a God did Him right! So the world is Jesus made it clear that the Holy beautiful young couple who wrong about what is right. His ab­ Spirit has a crucial task in relation to was a product of General Bud­ sence from us means His presence the world, but He was not speaking get dollars. Then the face of a with the Father as our vindicated to the world. He was speaking to young Korean student flashed Lord. "Being therefore exalted at the disciples—namely us! The world is before me. He, a former Bud­ right hand of God, and having re­ to discern something, to be con­ dhist, now feels God’s call to ceived from the Father the promise victed of something; it is to be ex­ be a missionary and needs our of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out posed and so convinced of sin and support and prayers. What this which you see and hear. . . . Let righteousness and judgment. But the about James, the Indonesian all the house of Israel therefore know world neither knows nor sees the student at Asia-Pacific Naza- assuredly that God has made him Holy Spirit. How will it be con­ rene Theological Seminary, both Lord and Christ, this Jesus victed; how will the world know? who was saved from a life of whom vou crucified” (Acts 2:33, 36, The world will know when the Holy ancestor and idol worship be­ RSV). ’ Spirit reveals the truth of sin and cause Nazarenes responded to Concerning judgment, because the righteousness and judgment to us in the mission challenge? I shall ruler o f this world is judged (16:1 1. such effective force that our life to­ not soon forget the smile on RSV). We normally think of judg­ gether confronts the world with con­ his face at the NWMS General ment in terms of the final Day of vincing power. Convention as he sang about Judgment at the end of the age, The world will only discern the sin being born again. when the nations will be gathered of unbelief when it is forced to con­ before the Son of Man for the great fess the presence of a community of I knelt before Jesus, and He and terrible dividing of “the sheep at persons who have been born of God, reaffirmed to me that we are his right hand” and “the goats at the who really live by faith in Jesus, the His channels through which left” (Matthew 25:33. RSV). But the Son of God, and so have overcome He plans “to seek and to save ruler of this world has been judged the world (1 John 5:4-5). [those who are] lost” (Luke already—a judgment that took place How can an unperceiving world 19:10). at the "hour” of Jesus' death, resur­ make connection between an absent As my husband prayed in a rection. and exaltation (John 12:31- Lord and the revelation of the righ­ different place that day, God 33). In His suffering and death Jesus teousness of God? When, in the also spoke to him about our confronted the ultimate powers of power of the Spirit, the life-styles Thanksgiving Offering. The sin; He encountered the consum­ and value structures of disciples like message was the same, “Will mate forces of the prince of this us conform to the righteousness of you double the amount you world. His resurrection revealed His our vindicated Lord Jesus; when, liv­ gave last year?” “Yes, Lord!” power over death and so disclosed ing in the transient world, we live What shall we receive as we His victory over the ruler of this out our declared commitment to the obey? We receive a double world whose last word and greatest things that are unseen and eternal (2 blessing—-a double portion of weapon is death. Satan has been Corinthians 4:18). His Spirit! conquered and judged. "It is fin­ The Holy Spirit will convince the Some give out of abundance. ished" (John 19:30, RSV). world of judgment when we are pro­ Others give out of sacrifice. Let There is, we know, final judgment foundly convinced of the present vic­ us all go beyond the pencil to come, but there will be no surpris­ tory that is ours in Jesus and bear point and “Ask God again.” es, no sudden upsets or unantici­ humble witness to the joy and hope pated reversals. The final victory of that sustain us even in our present —Barbara Flemming God is sure; and in the interim of suffering (Romans 8:31-39). General President. NW M S

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CHRISTIAN COUNSELING SERVICES DIRECTOR TO VISIT CHINA Mike Malloy, director of Christian Counseling Services in Nashville, has been invited to be a part of a professional f ? delegation that will visit I F C h in a in N ovem ber. The group, including specialists in the management and control of HIV infec­ tion. was organized by People to Peo­ ple International and invited by the Chinese Medical Association. People to People International is a Seattle-based organization that works Barbara Bush congratulates Tom Nees, Community of Hope director, on receiving the to involve citizens in international ex­ “Nonprofit Achievement Award.” In the background stand other honorees, Leonard N. changes and dialogues with citizens Stern, Hartz Group, Inc. (left), and Norman Rice, mayor, Seattle, Wash. (White House Photo) from other countries. During the visit, the delegation will participate in bilateral presentations, COMMUNITY OF HOPE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD site visits, group discussions, and work­ The Community of Hope was recog­ volvement of nonprofit organizations, shops. They will visit four cities— Bei­ nized recently by Mrs. George Busli private corporations and individuals, as jing. Shanghai. Guangzhou, and Hong and the National Alliance to End Home­ well as public officials." Kong— and will participate in informal lessness (NAEH) as one of four pro­ Other award recipients included James discussions with Chinese medical pro­ grams from across the U.S. working to W. Rouse. Washington, D.C.. for his ef­ fessionals. help families recover from homeless­ forts in developing affordable housing: Malloy said that the delegation of ness. the city of Seattle and Mayor Norman B. nearly 150 professionals will probably The Washington. D.C.. urban min­ Rice, for their effort in bringing the pub­ be divided into smaller groups accord­ istry received the "Nonprofit Sector lic and private sectors together in ad­ ing to their particular field. He expects Achievement Award" during cere­ dressing homelessness in that city; and to be a part of a group of individuals monies at the National Presbyterian Leonard N. Stern, chief executive officer working in the area of spiritual and Church. of the Hart/ Group, Inc., New York. em otional support for persons with In presenting the award. Mrs. James N.Y.. for developing homes for the home­ AIDS. A. Baker III, NAEH cochairperson, less. "1 am looking forward to being a cited several factors that distinguish In addition to serving as director of part of this very diverse delegation of the Community of Hope. These includ­ the Community of Hope. Nees is direc­ professionals and dialoguing with our ed "a strong commitment to empower­ tor of Nazarene Compassionate Min­ ing the residents, good community re­ istries. Canada/United Stales, which is counterparts in China about this whole lations that help families become part a ministry of the Church Growth Divi- issue of HIV disease.” Mallov said. of a neighborhood, and helping fami­ lies become more self-reliant rather than dependent.” Tom Nees, director of the Comm u­ PACHECO APPOINTED EDITORIAL COORDINATOR nity of Hope, accepted the award and Jose Pacheco has been tions in Spanish Publications since attributed the success of the ministry to appointed editorial co­ 1973, including editor, translator, writ­ "a compassionate, empathetic commu­ ordinator of Spanish er. and production adviser. He has pas- nity. and a dedicated group of staff vol­ Publications, according tored churches in Monterrey, Mexico; unteers and supporters who together to Bennett Dudney, Mexico City; and Kansas City. help homeless families achieve posi­ Publications Interna­ A graduate of Nazarene Theological tive results." tional director. His re­ Seminary, Pacheco holds a B.A. in During the ceremony, Mrs. Bush sponsibilities will include supervision business administration from Washing­ challenged the audience to continue ef­ of all Spanish editors and oversight of ton Business College in Monterrey, and forts to eliminate homelessness, stating all Spanish publications. a Th.B. from the former Spanish-Amer- that it would require "the sustained in- Pacheco has served in various posi­ iean Seminary in San Antonio.

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BY MARK GRAHAM and TOM FELDER

PORTUGUESE PUBLICATIONS MOVING TO BRAZIL Jorge de Barros has ac­ cepted an appointment as international coordi­ nator of Portuguese Pub­ lications. according to Bennett Dudney, Publi­ cations International di­ rector. The appointment Barros wjn allow Portuguese Publications to complete the process of moving to Brazil. In the assignment. Barros will be re­ sponsible for the work of the editorial offices and the management of Casa Nazarena de Publicacoes in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Property for the new offices has Teens from the U.S. and Mexico gathered in Monterrey, Mexico, for Encounter “Monterrey been provided by the Sao Paulo Dis­ ’90,” one of the largest events for Nazarene teens not sponsored by the general church. trict. Portuguese Publications Internation­ TEENS GATHER FOR ENCOUNTER 90 al has been in the process of moving from their current location in Kansas Hundreds of Nazarene teens gathered style services featured Talmadge John­ City to Brazil for several years, accord­ in Monterrey, Mexico, July 9-15 for son, Tennessee District superintendent. ing to Dudney. In 1988. most of the Encounter "Monterrey ’90." The event More than 4,000 persons participat­ books and materials were shipped to featured children's crusades, evangelis­ ed in the closing rally on Sunday. July Brazil. Books are already being printed tic services, concerts, and many other 15. with featured speaker. Jerry Porter. there. activities in which more than 1,000 Mexico-Central America Regional di­ The appointment of Barros was American and Mexican young people rector. made in consultation with the leaders worked together to take the gospel to In addition to the services and cru­ in Brazil, the South America Region, the unreached of that city. sades, an orchestra composed of teens the World Mission Division, and the Children's crusades were held each from across the U.S. held concerts each General Board, Dudney said. Barros day by teams of young people featur­ day in parks, prisons, plazas, and shop­ and his wife, Manuela. have been in­ ing puppets, clowns, and Bible stories. ping centers. The Southern Nazarene volved in Portuguese Publications The attendance by the weekend was University basketball and volleyball since its beginning in 1973. Mrs. Bar­ nearly 10,000 children. teams also played against college and ros, who has served as editorial direc­ Evangelistic services were held each university teams in Monterrey. tor of Portuguese Publications, will evening in churches across the city The Encounter program is directed continue to serve as an editor. with both American and Mexican by an international committee with The Barroses will be moving to Sao preachers. Each morning, the Ameri­ members from both the U.S. and Mexi­ Paulo as soon as final arrangements are can teens gathered for a “jGloria a co. Bob Bolton, associate pastor of made. Dios!" service. The camp meeting- Glendale, Ariz., Church of the Naza­ rene. is the director. Jose Pacheco, di­ rector of Spanish Curriculum Publica­ YOUTH IN MISSION STUDENT RECOVERING tions for Publications International, serves as liaison between the two coun­ Joni Garrat. 21, is recovering rapidly Garrat was airlifted to Canada after tries. after injuring her back in a fall at the doctors in Cincinatti reported that she Encounter "Monterrey '90” was YOUTH IIsTm ISSION (YIM) camp at had broken her back and left arm. The sponsored, in large part, by the Glen­ the Southwestern Ohio District Camp­ U.S. doctors recommended surgery, but dale, Ariz., Church and the Arizona ground in June, according to Dale Fal­ doctors in Canada found no evidence District. It is not sponsored by the de­ lon. YIM program coordinator. of a broken back and prescribed rest nomination, although the committee In a letter to Fallon, Garrat, a native and a back brace. Within weeks, Garrat works closely with the Work and Wit­ of Moose Jaw, Sask., reports that doc­ was walking again. ness office in Kansas City. tors in Canada found no evidence of a "I'm doing incredibly well," Garrat The next Encounter will be held in broken back, which doctors in Ohio says in the letter to Fallon. "It's been a 1992 in Guadalajara, Mexico. had diagnosed. miracle how rapidly I'm healing.”

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MOORE APPOINTED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF LILLENAS MUSIC Harlan Moore, minister positions at Lakewood. Colo.; Bour- GENERAL of music at Nashville bonnais. 111.. College Church; and Sky­ First Church of the Naz- line Wesleyan Church in San Diego. SUPERINTENDENTS CALL arene, has accepted the He has been at Nashville First Church UPON NAZARENES TO position as Lillenas since 1986. Music director at Na/.a- A graduate of Southern Nazarene PRAY FOR PEACE IN THE rene Publishing House, University, Moore has done additional MIDDLE EAST according to Robert L. Foster. NPH work in music and religion at the Uni­ The Persian Gulf activities in recent manager. versity of Colorado, Denver, and at weeks have galvanized praying peo­ Moore replaces Ken Bible who has Trevecca Nazarene College. He has ple everywhere in renewed interces­ reduced his work load at NPH in order served as arranger and composer of sions for peace. Since the outbreak to pursue writing interests. several Lillenas products, including of Middle East tensions, it has been Moore has served in various music "Dare to Run," the NYI theme chorus. quite gratifying to hear in Nazarene churches spontaneous, earnest S.O.S. FOR NAZARENE SERVICEMEMBERS prayers for peace. We do believe that Nazarenes who have sons and daugh­ often received too late. God hears and answers united prayer. ters in the military are being urged to “ By the time I get notification of a Once again, we are reminded that send their names and addresses to Nazarene sailor in my area, they are we are all members of a fragile glob­ Chaplaincy Ministries. Church of the ready to graduate." said Jim Norcross. al community. Hostile events, though Nazarene, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas pastor of the Emmanuel Church of the separated from us by thousands of City. MO 64131, or call 800-233-8962. Nazarene in Orlando, Fla. "We must kilometers (miles) or cultural differ­ Chaplaincy Ministries sends all get parents and home pastors to send ences. can and do powerfully impact names to the nearest host pastor where information faster." us all. W hile we cannot accurately the servicemembers are assigned, ac­ "Please help us minister to your predict outcomes in the Middle East, cording to Curt Bowers, director. loved ones serving our country," Bow­ we are confident that we serve a God Bowers says, however, that names are ers said. of reconciliation who can resolve conflicts between neighbors or na­ tions. The members of the Board of “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is General Superintendents, therefore, call upon Nazarenes around the fleeting; but a woman who fears world to pray for peace in the Middle the Lord is to be praised.” East. It is believed that eight Naza­ — Proverbs 31:30, n iv rene chaplains and hundreds of Naz­ arene servicemen and women from several nations are now located in a the Middle East. Other hundreds of spouses and family members have recently faced sudden separation as regulars and reservists from the sev­ eral branches of the armed forces have been activated for possible con­ frontation. PARABLES FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS We do not know where Middle East tensions may lead. The future N H N C V HOE G ms we cannot foretell. We know that God does know the future. Our trust, safety, and confidence are in Him. Inspirational and uplifting moments especially for wives and mothers. Raymond W. Hum, Chairman Order toll-free Board o f General Superintendents Sometimes serious, othertimes Beacon Hill Press humorous, always insightful, Nancy of Kansas City Hoag shows us the many faces of living Christianly today. 1- 800- 877-0700 Box 419527 HH083-411-3546 $5.95 Kansas City, MO 64141

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Crisis in Gulf Affects Nazarenes NAZARENE SERVICEMAN LEAVES IRAQ Nazarene servieeman. Dick Russell, Iraqi time. Members of Baltimore First was able to leave the Iraqi capital of Church gathered together to pray for Baghdad, August 20, according to Russell and his comrades during the Aubrey Smith, senior pastor of Balti­ time they were scheduled to leave the more First Church. Russell’s wife, country, according to Smith. He said a Bonnie, was informed by the Army prayer and card chain had begun on the August 21 that Russell was at a hotel in officer's behalf even before the inva­ Amman, Jordan. He returned to Wash­ sion into Kuwait. ington. D.C.. late Thursday afternoon, The Russells are members of Balti­ August 23. more First Church. Mr. Russell had Russell was one of 18 embassy served as Assistant Army Attache at staffers who traveled from Iraq into the American Embassy in Baghdad Jordan in the early hours of August 21. since June 1989.

NAZARENE CHAPLAINS AND SERVICEMEN INVOLVED Dick Russell IN GULF CRISIS At least seven Nazarene chaplains are sified information. NAZARENE FAMILY UNABLE thought to have been assigned to duty "At this point. I would guess that we TO RETURN TO KUWAIT in the Middle East, according to Curt probably have somewhere around 200 David Todd and his family consider Bowers. Chaplaincy Ministries direc­ Nazarene servicemembers assigned to themselves fortunate to have been on tor. Bowers said he had been contacted duty in the Middle East," said Bowers, vacation when Iraq's army went rolling by six Army chaplains and one Navy adding that it would be impossible to into Kuwait. The Todds, who are mem­ c h a p l a i n w ho inti m a ted that t h e y determine the specific number. “If the bers of the Church of the Nazarene in would probably be accompanying troop strength escalates, we could have Asheboro, N.C.. were on vacation in the American troops to Saudi Arabia. Dur­ as many as l,000 Nazarenes involved. U.S. on August 2 when Iraq invaded ing this crisis, overseas orders are clas­ "We need to remember these men that Middle East nation. and women and their fami­ A civil engineer. Todd had been liv­ lies in prayer." said Bowers. ing in Kuwait for more than two years. Thousands of American He is employed by the Kuwaiti Engi­ troops have been deployed neers Office, which performs engineer­ to the Persian Gulf in the af­ ing for infrastructure projects. termath of Saddam Hus­ They attended the only evangelical sein's invasion of Kuwait. church in the country, the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait. It in­ cludes 27 different congregations, all of whom meet at the same location. The Todds worship as part of the English language congregation. Friends in Kuwait informed Todd that Iraqi troops had entered their church. One man, who was among the first group of Americans taken to Baghdad, is a member of the Todds' Bible study group. Alan Little (left) and Bob Dolen- Todd, his wife. Lynda, and their chil­ sky left the U.S. August 13 dren, Charles. 11. and Sara. 9. were the aboard the medical ship The only Na/arenes known to be living in Comfort for the Middle East. Kuwait. They left that country for a The two are members of the month-long vacation July 12. leaving Gaithersburg, Md., Church of behind their home and almost all of their the Nazarene. The day before possessions. their departure, Pastor Joe "It is very unlikely that we w ill be go­ H aw k (center) led the congre­ ing back to Kuwait." said Todd. "Our gation in prayer for the two company has a branch office in Abu around the altar. Dhabi, and I may end up going there."

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NYI MINISTRIES AND KANSAS CITY DISTRICT TO HOST HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Six Nazarene colleges and universities will be participating in the first Naza­ rene Holiday Basketball Tournament, D ecem ber 27-29. according to Gary Sivewright, NYI Ministries director and information director for the tourna­ ment. The tournament, sponsored by NYI Ministries and the Kansas City District NYI. will be held at Olathe. Kans.. South High School, near Kansas City. The six participating teams include: Northwest Nazarene College, Southern Nazarene University. Trevecca Naza­ rene College, Olivet Nazarene Univer­ sity. Point Loma Nazarene College, Nazarene leaders from the U.S. and Eastern Europe met in Berlin to discuss strategy for and MidAmerica Nazarene College. reaching Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. "This holiday invitational provides an opportunity for fans to see some of NAZARENE LEADERS MEET FOR BERLIN SUMMIT the finest small college basketball in Five areas of East Berlin and East Ger­ ceived for the Evangelistic Effort for the U.S.." Sivewright said. "It could many have been targeted for new church­ Eastern Europe (EEEE) from churches even be a prelude to the NA1A tourna­ es in the coming months, according to in Germany and North America, ac­ ment in Kansas City in March." Robert Scott. World Mission Division cording to Scott. In addition to the basketball games, director. The targeted areas were a re­ "This is an excellent response," other activities such as banquets, lun­ sult of the Berlin Summit, a meeting in Scott said. However, he noted that with cheons. and concerts will be held. West Berlin that included Nazarene the constant changes in Eastern Europe Tickets will be available from the leaders from Europe and the U.S. additional contributions are needed. participating colleges and Kansas City In addition to the church planting tar­ All contributions to EEEE should be area youth groups, and some Kansas gets. participants at the summit dis­ sent to Norman (). Miller, General City area hotels are offering special cussed ways of reaching East Ger­ Treasurer, 6401 The Paseo. Kansas rates. Those wanting more information many. Eastern Europe, and the Soviet City. MO 64131. This is an approved should contact: NYI Ministries. 6401 Union with the gospel. The leaders— 10 percent special. The Paseo. Kansas City. MO 64131. including division and ministry direc­ tors. college presidents, laymen, and pastors— also discussed the use of ho­ liness literature, radio broadcasts, lead­ TRANS WORLD RADIO SEEKS PERMISSION TO USE ership training programs, and other CZECHOSLOVAKIAN TRANSMITTER methods of evangelism to help estab­ Trans World Radio (TWR) has filed lish the Church of the Nazarene in TWR will have the opportunity to use Eastern Europe. an application with the Czechoslo­ their transmitting facilities in what vakian government to use that coun­ The summit included a one-day tour may be a breakthrough in gospel of both East and West Berlin and visits try’s superpower broadcast facilities broadcasting within Czechoslovakia,” to three Nazarene churches in West for gospel radio ministry program­ Freed said. Berlin. Hermann Gschwandtner also ming, according to TWR President World Mission Radio programs for reported on his work as coordinator of Paul E. Freed. the Church of the Nazarene are carried Eastern European Ministries for the Freed reported that, in recent meet­ throughout Europe and Asia by TWR. Church of the Nazarene. He reported ings in Czechoslovakia’, government A weekly, half-hour program, "Bea­ that, although significant contacts have officials were very favorable to the con of Hope,” began airing in the So­ been established throughout Eastern idea of allowing TWR to use govern­ viet Union October 5. Currently, the Europe and the Soviet Union, prayer is ment transmitting facilities for gospel program is produced in Germany, but the single most important tool in reach­ broadcasting. plans are to begin production in the ing these areas. “If the application is approved. Soviet Union in March 1991. More than SI 15.000 has been re­

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THE YEAR OF THE HARVEST SIX GOOD REASONS FOR BELONGING TO A DENOMINATION BY SAMUEL L. DUNN

n the last few years. I’ve been es­ are preaching and teaching from the 3. Financial Accountability pecially glad to be part of a con- same doctrinal understandings. This The connectional denomination nectional denomination. As an I is not to say that all preachers and has an advantage in the handling of avid reader of newspapers and viewer teachers are clones of each other. funds. There are established methods of TV news programs. I’ve been ap­ Rather, there is a common under­ for budgeting and using funds given palled at the bad press religion has standing of the essentials of the faith for local, regional, and general church been getting. But I notice that most of and the important themes in theol­ operations. General reports are regu­ the bad press is generated by the ac­ ogy. tions of a few individuals who operate larly given to donors. Detailed reports independent churches or who con­ 2. Enforced Discipline are given to representatives selected duct their ministries outside the pale A second reason why the con­ by the membership. Audits are regu­ of their denominations. While it may nectional denomination has an ad­ larly conducted at all levels. The be true that the vast majority of inde­ vantage is that there is a discipline church discipline provides methods pendent churches are carrying out that is understood and enforced. for treating financial irregularity be­ their ministries without reproach. I'm fore it gets out of control. The donor still glad for the added protection and Teachings and behaviors of clergy and can know that funds given are going security the connectional denomina­ laity that are unscriptural or that are tion provides for its clergy and laity. detrimental to the community of for the advancement of Christ's king­ faith are dealt with and treated with dom. I. Doctrinal Similarity firm but loving care. In dealing with There are several reasons why the theological and moral deviance, the 4. Organized M ission Program connectional denomination has an denomination has developed pro­ An organized missionary system is advantage. cedures that protect the individuals another feature of the connectional First, there is doctrinal similarity involved and the greater community denomination. Missionary work is across the denomination. No matter of faith. Seldom is there a public spec­ centrally coordinated. The temporal where one travels, clergy and laity are tacle that does long-term harm to the needs of missionaries are cared for by in the same theological tradition and church. the denomination. Funds are careful-

Samuel L. Dunn is a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Seattle, Wash.

20 Herald of Holiness HOLINESS Independent churches are doing UNTO THE a lot of good, but the connec- LORD tional denomination provides CHURCH OF THE valuable advantages and comforting services that the NAZARENE go-it-alone crowd cannot offer.

ly used to best advance the work of you go you will find people of like the gospel. Finally, the donor can faith and common values. With be assured that missionaries will be these people one can find instant teaching and preaching a message rapport and can establish friend­ that is doctrinally compatible with ships. If one needs help, care, and the donor’s beliefs. prayer, there will be individuals 5. Your Type of Church who will provide the help needed. in Many Places In many ways, the members of the The connectional denomination denomination constitute and act provides local congregations in like a large, extended family, with most population centers. As you all interested in the care and devel­ move about the country you can opment of all the others. The ad­ find, in most cases, a local church vancement of one member or of where you can be comfortable. You one local church is everybody's can move into that local church and immediately plug into the sys­ success, and the hurt of one is the tems of worship and service. Also, hurt of all. as our children grow up and leave I'm glad to be a member of a home and move to other cities, we connectional denomination. My know there will be local churches denomination has been good to our children can attend where me and my family. Individually they'll be spiritually fed. and collectively, the people of the 6. Familylike Community of Faith church have loved and cared for us. Last, the connectional denomi­ I thank God for directing us to our nation is a family. No matter where church home. hr

Wherever you see the “Church of the N a za re n e ” sign you know you will find people of like faith with whom you will have instant rapport. SINGLE ADULTS THE CHURCH’S BEST KEPT SECRET An Interview with Linda Hardin

re you ready for your association the single adult life-style, but that it is plain to see that this is only a /% test? OK, what is the first likewise often treats singles as second- dream for many. thing that pops into your class citizens. If you don't think it’s a couples’ mind when you hear the words single Part of the American dream is that world, think about the last time you adult? Is it fast cars? designer outfits? we will grow up, get married, and saw a single person eating alone at romantic cruises? the head of the have cute little offspring to continue your favorite restaurant. How many church’s missionary society? that tradition. But with 6 million single pastors have you known? How We live in a society that glamorizes more women than men in the world. many single adults do you know who

22 Herald of Holiness have been elected chairm an of your gles have more time than married church board? folks." Singles may have the same educa­ Hardin: Everybody has 24 hours in tions. talents, energy, and worries as the day. If you’re living alone. I sup­ their coupled counterparts, but they pose it's easy to say that you have often find that they are discriminated more time because if you're living against simply because they aren't alone there are less people to clean up part oi'a couple. Part of the reason for after. I found that people thought I this may be the m yths that surround had more time than they did because singleness. We talked to Linda H ar­ I was single. But we all have our jobs din. Single Adult M inistries director and outside commitments, such as for the Church of the Nazarene. about church, that keep us busy. 1 can't say this subject. that we have more time than others. Mark Graham: L inda, there are a Graham: Here's another stereotype— number of myths associated w ith be­ "All singles, especially women, want ing single, and I want to ask you to be married.” about several of them. The first one is Hardin: I've talked with others on this that "Singles lead a glamorous life.” subject, and I get various reactions, Linda Hardin: That is a popular ste­ but I think if everybody were honest reotype. Some do, some don't. I think w ith you, they w ould say, "Yes, at the notion that single adult living is som e point in m y life I would like to glamorous comes from the perceived be married.” We realize that’s not a freedom that we are supposed to have. possibility for all women because Some people think that we're foot­ there are fewer men than women in loose and fancy-free, that we have the population. But to say that find­ nothing that binds us to anything. ing a mate is a high priority for every Graham: Are singles "footloose and single adult isn't true. Many of us w ho A preacher's kid, Linda Hardin fancy-free"? have learned to be content with our has served as coordinator of Hardin: Som e appear to be. But o th ­ singleness believe that we can be Women's Ministries and Single ers are very stationary and commit whole persons ev en if we aren't mar­ Adult Ministries for the Church of themselves to particular jobs and ried. If marriage comes along, it's churches and stay for a long time. kind of like icing on the cake. the Nazarene in Kansas City Graham: Is it generally easier for sin­ Graham: Myth number four—"Sing­ since June 1988. Prior to this, she gles to m ake quick changes in their les. especially men, are irresponsible taught elementary school in the lives and careers than marrieds? and can't be trusted." Indianapolis area for 20 years. 1 Iardin: That depends on whether the Hardin: T h a t’s a m yth that you hear a She has been active throughout single adult has children or not. If it's lot. I’ve know n a lot o f single m en her life as a pianist, organist, Sun­ a single parent with children, making who I find very trustworthy and re­ day School teacher, and church changes is about the same as for cou­ sponsible. You find single men who board member. ples. In either case, you’re not just are heading firms, in executive posi­ making it for yourself. If it's a single tions. or who own their own busi­ adult whose children are grown and nesses. There are responsible married has no family commitments, like car­ men and some irresponsible married they never grow up. Is that my th alive ing for nieces, nephews, or older par­ men. Singles do not have a monopoly in the church? ents, then those particular singles are on irresponsibility. Hardin: I’m afraid so. I recently talked more free to pack up and move more Graham: Some persons instinctively to one of my SoloCon directors, who easily. regard single adults as immature or said that in her local church she is fre­ Graham: Myth number two—“Sin­ seem to think that, like Peter Pan. quently bypassed and ministry oppor­ tunities are given to people younger and less qualified than herself, be­ cause she is still regarded as an im m a­ ture single adult. 1 often think that people view me as an adult, but not as a peer, because I'm not married. Graham: So y ou’re saying there is dis­ crimination against singles? Hardin: In som e ways I think so, yes. Graham: OK, how about the myth that "Singles are sexually frustrated, promiscuous, or gay"? Hardin: That idea flourishes, but it’s not true— I mean, we're not all gay. sexually frustrated, or promiscuous. There are those, in each segment of

23 Debbie. D eid “Freely you have received, freely give” is a scripture verse that I learned in a Nazarene Va­ cation Bible School as a child. Today, this verse continues to di­ rect my life as a single parent ac­ tively involved in the ministry to single adults at Kankakee. 111.. First Church. I team-teach the single adult Sunday School class and am a member of the Single Adult Ministry Council. The council consists of seven singles who plan, organize, and coordinate an active single adults ministry for more than 150 single adults. My responsibilities on the coun­ Jim Korsten cil focus mainly on the single­ parent aspect of ministry. I make sure our calendar is filled with events that single par­ society, married and single, who are. timate friend who knows your ents and their children can af­ But it's an issue that has to be dealt thoughts, lets you be yourself, and yet ford and can attend together. I with, and we address it in our single is there to encourage and support and provide support groups and as­ adult ministries. We try to give people share those times with you. sistance to the new single par­ helpful educational experiences on Graham: Would that be a same-sex ents. Phone calls, postcards, how to deal with their sexuality. We friend or opposite sex-friend, or can it notes of encouragement, prayers, want singles to know that there are be either? and a shared meal are part of ways of being feminine and mascu­ Hardin: It could probably be either, my weekly routine of service. line without being intimate with but the one that would be the closest An important part of our minis­ somebody, and that there’s more to to you would probably be a same-sex try is our greeting program. We intimacy than sexual intercourse. friend, just because you are freer to make sure every single adult Graham: In terms of dealing with in­ talk about everything with a same-sex feels welcome to our worship timacy, what are some of the ways sin­ friend. I’d say we need friends of both services. We have a designated gles can be intimate without being in­ sexes, but probably your closest friend section of the sanctuary where volved sexually? — your paraclete person, would be a we sit with new singles and Hardin: I think that we need to know same-sex friend. make them feel part of the that we can share concerns for each Graham: Some singles say its hard to group. other. Singles can offer understand­ have real friendships with a married The exciting new K.N.A.P. ing. support, and encouragement to person of the opposite sex. because (Kids Needing Adult Participa­ their friends in times of problem or the spouse will naturally suspect ro­ tion) program introduced by the crisis. We can be there to lend a hand mance. Is that accurate? general church Adult Ministries or a touch or a hug. and be a very Hardin: I think so. I think single office has been reviewed by our supportive person without being in­ adults are often feared because of the ministry, and we plan to imple­ volved sexually. We need to have a myth that we all want to be married ment the program this fall. paraclete kind of person. and that we're all looking for a mate A single parent with two ac­ Graham: What is a paraclete kind of even if the other person is already tive teenage boys. I am em­ person? married. But I don't think that's a fear ployed as the chief financial of­ Hardin: A paraclete person is some­ grounded in fact. I think we're just ficer of a hospital in Clifton. 111., body who's there to share with you a looking for companionship, for and am ac­ lot of the intimate details you would friendship, for people who will accept tive as an share with a spouse—the frustrations us where we are and challenge us to adult liter­ you feel when you come from a rough grow. acy volun­ day’s work, the frustrations you feel as Graham: Is sex a problem within the teer in my you’re not making the progress in any church for singles? community. areas of life that you would like to be Hardin: Oh, yes. We would probably making—whether that's spiritually or be very surprised at the number of with your work or in social relation­ sexually active nonmarrieds who at­ ships. A paraclete person is an in­ tend church. I think research statistics

24 Herald of Holiness The Nazarene Minister’s Together Retirement Income Plan

We Can Make It Work! Denomination \ (Social Security) (“Basic” Pension) \ ______Local Church Personal Savings / \ ^ ^ r r s A ^ ^ (IRA, etc.) I eamwork is the key to achievement. Ministers and T laymen together, using tools provided by the General Assembly and the Board of Pensions and Benefits USA, can create retirement security for Nazarene ministers. It is a challenge Nazarenes have loved to accept through the years, because it means we care deeply for those who have served “Are all the pieces in your plan?” us well.

The Plan's Foundation: Nazarenes Have a History of Caring rom the earliest days, the Church of the Nazarene has recognized an Relief Fobligation to provide financial assistance for retired ministers. In the 1919 and beginning, the church "did what it could" through a system of "benevo­ Benevolence lences" (charitable relief-type programs). The church also maintained the vision of developing a true pension plan someday in the future.

n 1955, when ministers finally were allowed to participate in Social Se­ Ministerial Icurity, the demand upon the old benevolence system was lessened. 1955 Social Still, the hope remained that a pension program could be developed to Security enhance the Social Security benefits and the church benevolences.

he hope that many had shared became a reality in 1963 with the in­ Nazarene Ttroduction of the Nazarene Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan. There was 1963 t s a now a contributory pension program that could supplement Social Plan Security and further diminish reliance on the benevolence programs. Churches were encouraged to contribute tax-free funds to their pastor's retirement account. This plan, structured under Section 403(b) of the In­ ternal Revenue Code, is similar to the "401 (k)" plans in which many laypersons participate. Since the Nazarene TSA Plan is recognized by the IRS as an official church retirement plan, ministers can have their retirement withdrawals designated as "tax-free" housing allowance to the extent allowed by law. This is a unique advantage of the Nazarene Minister's Retirement Income Plan.

Today, many retired ministers rely on TSA funds as a significant source of their retirement income. For example, during 1989, the TSA and IRA plans paid out nearly $4 million in benefits to participants. This was in addition to the amounts paid in "Basic" Pension benefits. It is projected that total benefits paid from the TSA and IRA plans may soon exceed those paid from the "Basic" Pension Plan. o further illustrate the importance of the TNazarene Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan, a re­ Cash Value of Nazarene TSA & IRA Plans view of the last decade reveals significant im­ provements. For example, the aggregate enroll­ ment 10 years ago was nearly 2,000, but today the 6,000th account already has been opened. Then, contributions were about $1.4 million an­ nually, but in 1989 the annual contributions ex­ ceeded $6 million. Accumulative deposits at the beginning of the period totaled $7.4 million, but now accumulative deposits have reached $52.9 million. Cash value for the same period was $8.5 million as com pared to $72.7 million Years at the end of 1989.

A lthough the TSA plan was and is an indispensable part of the Naza­ rene Minister's Retirement Income Plan, there were still ministers who did not have enough time before retirement to accumulate sufficient funds in a TSA account. Therefore, on April 1, 1971, the "Basic" Pension Plan, based on years of service and recognizing service as far back as 1908, went into effect. This plan began paying benefits immediately to re­ Pensions and Benefits Fund tirees and established a "foundation" or "basis" for Income from Local Churches— 1989 building a future retirement income for current and active pastors. Ordained and district-licensed minis­ Incom e $7,337,511.22 ters serving in full-time ministry with a church em­ Expenditures ployer on a U.S. or Canadian district participating in Pensions and Benefits the Pensions and Benefits Fund are eligible to receive Current Payments S5.952.727.27 Reserved for Future service credit under this plan. A minimum of 10 Pension Payments S 157,093.87 years of service credit are required to be eligible for a Basic Life Insurance Payments S 608.534.33 benefit. Participants now receive $6.00 per month for Administrative ‘/Legal/ each year of pension credit times an additional Actuarial Expenses S 619.155.75 monthly bonus of 0.5 percent for each year in excess Total Expenditures S7.337.511.22 of 10 up to the maximum of 50. Benefits begin after 'For all benefit plans the minister's application has been approved. Nor­ mal retirement age is 65. However, there is an option Expenditures of for receiving early retirement benefits. Under the Pensions and Benefits Fund Income normal form of benefit, a widowed spouse receives from Local Churches 1989 60 percent of the standard benefit, but a couple may select a 100 percent survivor's option, if they wish.

T he "Basic" Pension Plan is a legally binding promise to over 11,000 ministers and their wid­ owed spouses who are vested (i.e., who have "earned" future benefits). This number includes over 3,300 who have already begun receiving monthly checks. Over one-half million dollars is paid out monthly to these current recipients. The remaining ministers are either still actively earning more service Basic Life Insurance Administrative/Legal/ Reserved for Future Payments Actuarial Expenses Pension Payments credits or are awaiting the time at which they can re­ ceive a pension. The money for this "Basic" Pension comes from the Pensions and Benefits Fund, which is supported by local churches on U.S. and Canadian districts. In 1989, income to this Fund amounted to 90.65 percent of the amount accepted by districts. Since no General Budget monies are allocated for this pension, any shortfall in contributions results in a shortfall of funds for future payments. For example, professional actuaries (specialized mathematicians), taking into account previous and anticipated inter­ est earnings, calculate that $95.4 million must be on deposit to "fund" the plan for the already earned benefits and the benefits from credits already accumulated but not yet vested. However, only $60.8 mil­ lion is now on the books to cover this liability. That leaves approximately $34.6 million dollars to go. Al­ ready, at the current benefit payment formula for only the current pension recipients, $6 million was paid out for 1989. For the same period of time, local churches paid a little over $7 million into the Pen­ sions and Benefits Fund. Those dollars were allocated as indicated by the pie chart.

he Pension Reserve Trust Fund also re­ Tceived $6.8 million additional income in Assets Needed Each January 1 the form of interest, gifts, bequests, etc. This was added to the growing reserves. ■ □ x (Millions) Assets Needed Book Value Market Value Paying into the reserve the $34.6 million needed to "fund" the plan is comparable to paying off a large mortgage for all the past years of service liability. Progress continues to be made toward funding the plan. As the chart shows for the year 1989, each major benefit payment formula increase adds to the legal promise and, of course, extends the 10 -l------funding needs. However, the church has 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 come a long way in a few years, and we are grateful to God for His blessing.

he Nazarene IRA Plan was inaugurated in 1982. It has quickly be­ Nazarene Tcome an effective plan whereby servants of the church may set aside i y ° ^ IRA Plan personal funds for investing in their future retirement needs. Already nearly 1,000 have enrolled and participated in the Nazarene IRA Plan.

Four Essential Sources n order to be adequate, the Nazarene Minister's Retirement Income Plan must have four essential Isources. Working together these four sources complement one another. They also provide the flexi­ bility that each local church and pastor needs in "custom designing" a compensation package and a retirement plan within their budgetary constraints. The four essential elements take into account recognition of all past years of service and provide a "safety net" benefit no matter what the income category of the minister. In order to be adequate, the Nazarene Minister's Retirement Income Plan must have the four essential sources. The government's plan of Social Security is important for U.S. Nazarene minis­ ters. The denomination's "Basic" Pension Plan is needed as a "base" or "floor" on which to build. The third essential is the Nazarene TSA Plan, which every local church should use to help the minister build an adequate retirement income. Each local church should make it a goal to see that their pastor and staff actively participate. Mini­ mum levels of participation are possible and are better than no participation at all. However, if each local church as employer would contribute 5 percent of salary and that was matched by the minister's own contribution of 5 percent of salary (or some combination for a total of 10 percent) the retirement financial security of each minister could be greatly enhanced and the church would find special bless­ ing in this important area of compensation and expression of care for those who serve so faithfully. Ministers themselves provide a fourth source through their personal savings and a investments. The Nazarene IRA Plan, sponsored by the Board of Pensions and Benefits USA, is an excellent vehicle for such personal retirement savings. ost of us will need to plan on living on less money in retirement than what we received during M our working years. Fortunately, many expenses also can be reduced. As a general "rule of thumb," a goal should be established of having a minimum of 70-75 percent of your preretirement salarv coming in at retirement. If a minister and his local church only plan on one segment of the four essential sources, most likely the minister and his family will find that income during retirement will be insufficient to meet their needs. However, if the minister and church take the responsibility of in­ cluding all four segments in their preretirement planning, most likely that minister will not be disap­ pointed but pleasantly surprised at the adequacy of retirement income.

How Can a Layperson Help? First and foremost, you can make sure that an adequate salary is provided for your minis­ ter. A salary should be large enough so the minister has some discretionary funds to invest in his or her own retirement security. Since future retirement income is primarily today's com­ pensation deferred for future needs, an adequate current salary is vitally important. You can encourage your local church to continue to pay an allowance to vour minister for Social Security taxes. Although an employee of your local church, your pastor is required to pay Social Security at the self-employment rate, according to current tax laws. Virtually all Nazarene churches do assist with this tax liability. You can help make the Nazarene Minister's Retirement Income Plan work by advocating 3 that your local church make regular payments to your minister's Nazarene Tax-Sheltered Annuity account. You are also the key in making sure your local church participates fully in the Pensions and Benefits Fund. This Fund is building reserves for future retirement payments based on past and present years of service. In addition, it is already paying over one-half million dollars each month in benefits to currently retired Nazarene ministers and their widowed spouses.

Together the pieces fit. Together we can make it work. Teamwork is the key. Thank you for your cooperation!

Y o lit Soaid of -Paiiaioiia and Saiiaiiia USA 04 01 T he Paaso, YTmaaa City, iVIO C-Tidi-iZd-J have a family present to pray with. It is a terribly lonely time then. Graham: Another myth: Mifef- PPtfteA "There is something wrong with singles or they would be married.” To about 700 worshipers in H ardin: 1 think that is Oskaloosa. Iowa, he’s known as something that every single Pastor Mike. Mike Platter be­ adult probably deals with gan serving First Church of the at some point, especially Nazarene as minister to single those of us who have never adults five years ago and now been married. A lot of us serves as associate pastor under grew up participating as Rev. Lenny Wisehart. kids as flower girls or ring He incorporates into his bearers, and we felt we ministry an educational back­ would someday make that ground in psychology. Mike re­ same trip to the altar for ourselves. And when that ceived his B.A. in psychology never happens, you kind of from MidAmerica Nazarene wonder, “What’s wrong College and did graduate work with me?” It goes back to the idea of self-esteem. We need to see that we’re OK single— Some people view that it’s impossible for everybody to me as an adult, but marry, but still we have a place of ser­ vice and God loves us—period— not as a peer, regardless of our marital status. Graham: There may be a perception because I’m not by some that the grass is greener for single adults on the marriage side. Do m arried.” singles think that way? Hardin: 1 think those of us who have with teenagers verify a high rate of never been married sometimes do. sexual activity even among very Maybe those who have been divorced young singles. Courses and seminars would probably feel differently. Some on managing sexuality in a Christian whose spouses have died would feel dif­ way are always well attended. ferently. It always seems to be human Graham: Another myth: "Singles are nature to want what you don’t have. lonely.” Rut. I think many have the idea that Hardin: 1 think loneliness is a com­ marriage would solve a lot of our prob­ mon problem for almost everyone. lems—without realizing that marriage in clinical psychology at South­ And it is a particular problem for sin­ creates its own set of problems. ern Illinois University, Ed- gles. The holidays are particularly Graham: Demographics indicate that wardsville. His professional lonely times, especially those that there are more than 6 million more background includes ministry have been traditionally family-orient­ women now than men. and that's ex­ in areas of youth and music, ed times like Christmas and Thanks­ pected to increase by the year 2000. counseling, and adjunct pro­ giving. Newly divorced or widowed Does that create a special problem for singles find these holidays to be women? fessorships in sociology and fiercely traumatic times. Many sin­ Hardin: It may help some single psychology. gles say that church is the loneliest women face the reality that not every­ In addition to local pastoral place for them. body’s going to get married. It might duties, Mike is active in district Graham: Why is that? cause some singles to be fearful. NYI ministries and currently Hardin: Church tends to be very Graham: Why is that? serves as district singles direc­ couple-oriented. There is lot of family Hardin: Some will be fearful of the fu­ tor in Iowa. He is a frequent emphasis, pastors use examples from ture as they ponder, "Who’s going to speaker and seminar leader at family life in their sermons, and often take care of me when I get old?" We both youth and singles events. single adults will be left out. I can give tend to think that children will take Mike is also a contributing au­ illustrations of pastors who on Moth­ care of parents when they get older. If thor to the newly released book er's Day or at times when they've had there are no children, it means that people come to pray at the altar as you have to have nieces, nephews, sis­ The Faces of Single Adult Min­ families, would leave two or three ters. or brothers to take care of you. or istry. women standing in the congregation else be very prepared to take care of who were not mothers, or who didn’t yourself.

October 1990 25 Graham: As you talk to singles at re­ “ CT treats, what are the major problems everyone needs they face? Hardin: Acceptance and that they’re a paraclete OK where they are— that they have something of value to offer or that person who will their talents can be used. I don't know that this is a problem so much in the listen, support, Church of the Na/arene as maybe in other churches, but we hear of and encourage.” churches who will not allow a di­ vorced person to sing a solo or to hold an office. We still have those kinds of things to work through. Graham: What are some of the words port single adult ministries. To sup­ that they can do the job. that singles would use to describe port single adult ministries in no way Graham: What can we do to integrate themselves as far as how they feel in undermines or negates one’s support the singles within the church in a their churches? of the family. It's just realizing that in practical way? Hardin: I would say some feel lonely, today's society “family" no longer Hardin: 1 think we can start out by left out, and under-utilized. But fre­ means a husband and a wife and chil­ just forming friendships, including quently this is the response of reticent dren. It may be a father with children each other in our social activities. It and introverted singles. You could or a mother with children or an adult works both ways— single adults have talk to extroverts and they may not living alone or two adults of the same to be the ones to break down the walls feel any of those things. They may feel sex living together as roommates. The and do some inviting, as well as the that the church uses all of their talents pastor needs to be aware that when couples. I find it difficult to ask one and their abilities. So I think a lot of it illustrations are centered on tradi­ couple over, because I'm afraid that has to do with a person's personality, tional families, a large segment of the the guy will feel left out, so I will tend as well as obvious talents and abilities. congregation is left out. The church to ask two couples. Couples need to I’ve never felt that I was not accepted, needs to begin to empathize with its be careful if they're inv iting people of but then I also had gifts and talents single adults. the opposite sex to their home that it's that the church could use or needed. Graham: What about leadership? You not perceived as a match-up kind of But there are a lot of other people mentioned earlier that singles often deal. Maybe they should invite an who would feel that because they are feel overlooked when it comes down odd number of single adults. We have single they're not asked to serve on to being selected for leadership be­ to make concerted efforts to get to boards or committees or to teach cause of the false perception that they know the people who are outside our Sunday School classes. are immature or irresponsible. Is at­ circle, whatever it is. That’s why single Graham: What can the church do to taining roles of leadership a problem adult ministries can't be a segregated help break down the barriers between for single adults within the church? ministry. It has to be integrated into the singles and the church? Hardin: In some ways. yes. Many sin­ the total church. Hardin: I think it needs to start with gle adults are very willing to work, if Graham: What do y ou mean by that? the pastor. The pastor needs to sup- for no other reason than just to prove Hardin: It's often easy to have single

V b t% t Gflcuik not fully utilize the many talents church choir. My skills as a teacher and gifts of their single adults. were helpful in being the children's As a single adult in the Church director and serving on the Board of the Nazarene, I have received of Christian Life. I've taught Sun­ many opportunities for service. I’ve day School for children, teens, and codirected our singles group and single adults. I also have served on been active on the district level as the church board and various com­ the Virginia District Singles direc­ mittees, always trying to do my tor. When the Lord led me to be­ best for the Lord. come the SoloCon East director I I am very thankful for a church found a wonderful opportunity for that allows me to grow and mature ministry. I feel I am a part of min­ in the Lord's work. God has special istry to single adults across the places for single adults in every country. church, if only we can see the po­ Do you realize the potential that My love for music has always in­ tential and allow them to develop is available in the single adults of cluded singing in duets, trios, and it by serving in the ministries of your church? Many churches do other groups as well as in the the church.

26 Herald of Holiness adult classes and single adult activ­ There are a lot of talents and abilities ities. But if it's all centered around that I've seen displayed by single single adults, we can't bridge the gap adults that can be used, whether it’s between single adults and couples. musical or teaching a class or admin­ Graham: The church is somewhat istrative, they’re all there. segregated. We do that with youth Graham: Are we under-utilizing sin­ ministries and with single adult min­ gles now? istries. We make them entities unto Hardin: I would hope that we’re mov­ themselves, don’t we? ing into where we are using them ap­ Hardin: Right. And it takes a con­ propriately. But a lot of single adults certed effort to break these barriers would still say they are under-utilized down. in the church. Graham: We should have nothing seg­ G raham : What about the single regated? young man or woman who's gradu­ Hardin: No, I’m not saying nothing ating from seminary and wants to go segregated, because there are a lot of Jim Kersten pastor a church? Are such persons still issues that have to be dealt with sepa­ finding it hard to be placed? rately. In single adult ministries we ing today—less things for single Hardin: I’ve heard that the options are talk about sexuality, finances, self­ adults as singles, more for them as just very limited. Because they are single, esteem. divorce recovery, death recov­ church members? they are not perceived as good pas­ ery, grief recovery. These are issues Hardin: That's what I’m pushing for. toral candidates. that are somewhat unique to singles. Graham: What unique assets do sin­ Graham: Are they told that by district But there are a lot of things that can gle adults have to offer the church? superintendents? be done together. I see churches where Hardin: Well, it almost contradicts Hardin: I've been told by some of they have Bible studies whose par­ what I said earlier, some of us have them that there were not many D.S.'s ticipants are all single adults, or sup­ time that we are willing to invest into who would consider talking to a sin­ port groups that are all single adults. the church or into areas of ministry. gle ministerial candidate. Whereas, if they welcomed married Because some of us don't have chil­ Graham: What reasons do they give folks into these activities, it would go dren and family obligations, we are for that? a long way toward creating a unified better able to do some of the kinds of Hardin: I don’t know that they gave spirit within the church. things— maybe more free to move any specific reasons, there just Graham: That seems to be the em­ somewhere to plant a church or to be seemed to be a feeling that it wasn’t a phasis that many churches are mak­ a core m em ber in a new church. Continued on page 32

big singles' in 1987. He then called me to start JeJUiy MuwuX) group but one in the South. I began to travel never found around the South, searching for “Jesus, it’s almost Sunday again. what I was single adults, workers, and a loca­ You know Sunday, the day that looking for. tion. Single adults from seven messes up my week. If I had just Desperate for states became excited, involved, one single Christian friend to eat fellowship, the and our lives changed together. lunch with after church. If there world began to In Birmingham, Nazarene single was just a Sunday School class or look good. adults from several churches group in my church with people Although I still attended church, formed a prayer group. After four like me. What I wouldn’t give for I no longer prayed or read my Bi­ someone to talk with, eat with, or ble. I began to hike in the woods years, the group still meets on bum around with!” on Sunday afternoons, but I wasn't Monday nights. We receive re­ Reared and active in the Church satisfied. Within four months, I quests weekly from different states. of the Nazarene, in my late 20s I had both renewed my relationship Most importantly, our prayers are found being a Christian single with the Lord and was sanctified. being answered. adult increasingly difficult. I be­ During this time, I met a Nazarene This formerly disillusioned single came a workaholic, probably to girl and my former church started adult continues to direct SoloCon mask the loneliness. I wanted to fit a single adult group. I returned to South, serves on the church board, in and be active in the church, but the church I had left months ear­ directs Birmingham First Church I felt out of place. With family 700 lier. The girl didn’t work out, but and Alabama North Single Adult miles away, I went months without the single adult group did. I now Ministries, and facilitates Pastor’s a hug. I often cried while driving feel that 1 am an important part of Prayer Partners. Today, SUNDAY home from church. Seeing happily the very church I left. is my favorite day of the week! married couples in church hurt. The Lord did some healing in Jerry Murray is a court reporter I left my church in search of the my life when I attended a SoloCon in Bessemer, Ala.

October 1990 27 A young widow shares the story of how she and her children have lived with the death of a husband and father.

SINGLE AGAIN WITH SIX CHILDREN

BY TOM FELDER

'm sorry h e ’s gone." While at NBC. their four daughters work full-time, and he would be The doctor’s words echoed in were born. Michelle is 17 and a senior home for the children. This not only Judy’s ears, but she couldn't be­ in high school. Dana is 15; Christy, 14; enabled him to handle his academic lieveI it. Only hours earlier she had and Alisha is 12. seen Steve— happy and robust. Now When he finished NBC they again the doctor was telling her that her moved—this time to Kansas City friend and husband was gone. She was where Steve enrolled at Nazarene alone—with six children. Theological Seminary. In 1986, Steve Steve and Judy Myers met while graduated from NTS with dual de­ working for an airplane manufacturer grees—a master of religious educa­ in Wichita, Kans. They were married tion and a master of divinity. November 21, 1970. In 1972, feeling a The Myers’ two boys were born in call to preach, Steve and the family Kansas City. Darin is now six; Ryan is packed up and moved to Colorado five. Springs to attend Nazarene Bible Col­ While Steve was attending semi­ lege. nary, they decided that she would

Judy Myers with her children: (front row) Darin and Ryan; (back row. le ft to right) Dana, Christy, Judy Myers, Alisha, and Michelle.

28 requirements but also gave him time thing Judy has struggled with. There But, how does she do it? Even with to know his children and avoided the is the problem with flashbacks. the financial needs taken care of, six expense of day care. Judy got a job at Memories of Steve seem to exist ev­ children would be a challenge to the Marion Laboratories where she is erywhere. She has had to stop driving strongest marriage. How does a single now a quality assurance operations home from work via her usual route, mother cope? specialist. because it reminds her of that fateful “Some people talk about being Life was moving along very well for afternoon. She finds herself antici­ both a mother and a father to their the Myers family. Steve enjoyed his pating certain comments in various kids," Judy said. “I can’t do that. I am classes at NTS and his time at home situations that she says Steve would their mother, and I have to do many with the kids. He was even writing a have made. She still will not work on of the things that their father did, but book on teaching children. the anniversary of Steve’s death. I cannot replace him.” In the spring of 1988, Steve and The memories are not all bad, Although they can’t replace Steve, Judy were making plans to look for a though. She is glad that people con­ others have stepped in to help. Judy's pastorate somewhere. He begin to tinue to talk about Steve. She is es­ brother-in-law, Larry Webb, often prepare his resume, and they looked pecially happy that each of the chil­ takes the boys for the weekend, pro­ around for possibilities. Their plans dren have memories of their father. viding them with a male role model. did not last long. On May 25, tragedy “It hurts most when people pretend Another role model for the kids is struck. that Steve never existed,” Judy says. Gary Collins, a friend from their local Judy was walking through the caf­ “The kids and I have great memories church, Kansas City St. Paul's. Gary eteria at work, when she felt im ­ of him, and we like to talk about him. takes time every Monday evening to pressed to call home. “Michelle an­ tutor the children, assisting them with swered the phone and said that she their schoolwork. Gary, who has a had been trying to call me,” Judy said. The thought that family of his own, often includes the “She said that her father was lying, boys in activities, taking them to play unconscious, in the side yard.” Judy Steve might die, ball or to the park. told her to dial 911 and quickly left Judy says the entire church family for home. leaving her alone at St. Paul’s has been a great support “1 thought I would never get throughout the past two years. When home,” she said. As she drove the long with the children, Steve was stricken, pastor D. L. Huff­ minutes to their house, it seemed as if man and staff were at the hospital al­ everyone in front of her was driving had never crossed most immediately, and they were slow. there for her and the family in the When she arrived, paramedics were her mind. days and weeks that followed. already working on Steve. A few Friends at church helped in many minutes later they transported the ways—taking care of the house, wash­ young man to the hospital. Judy rode ing clothes, helping them to move with a neighbor, praying all the way. It is nice to remember how his life into a bigger home, and taking the Again, the wait at the hospital touched others.” kids for the weekend—giving Judy seemed endless. Finally, the doctor Perhaps the biggest challenge for some much-needed time alone. appeared with the news. It was a heart Judy has been taking care of the chil­ She adds that the caring has not attack. At the age of 43, Steve Myers dren. She is thankful that the Lord stopped even with the passage of time. was dead. provided her with a good job. A good They continue to phone to see if she’s In the two years that have passed insurance program assured them that all right. They spend time with the since that tragic afternoon, Judy and the financial aspect would not be a children, and they reinforce the chil­ the six children have had to adjust struggle. Most of their debts were paid dren’s memories of their father by dramatically to a life without a hus­ off as a result of Steve’s death. sharing special memories of their band and a father. The thought that “It seems as if the Lord was work­ own. Steve might die, leaving her alone ing everything out, even before Steve’s Judy insists, however, upon giving with the children, had never crossed death,” Judy said. She recognizes that, her children credit for helping out as her mind. But his absence is real, and because she had a good job, she did well. They are very protective of their Judy and her children have faced the not have to struggle with getting back mother and lend a hand where they greatest challenge of their lives. into the work force or finding a higher can. As the eldest, Michelle has es­ Acceptance of Steve’s loss did not paying position. pecially proven to be invaluable as the (and still hasn’t) come easily. Judy ad­ Judy also credits their habit of pay­ second-in-command and as the pri­ mits that she was angry with God for ing tithes and giving to other offer­ mary chauffeur for the family. taking Steve, and she has spent a lot of ings, such as Faith Promise, as a ma­ In the Myers family, teamwork is time during the last couple of years jor factor resulting in God’s providing imperative. Judy notes that each eve­ asking “why?” It was hard to under­ for them. She has no doubt that they ning includes at least three or four ac­ stand how the death of her husband, have been blessed because of their tivities, such as ball games, band prac­ someone who was such a good father faithfulness in giving to the Lord. tice, youth and children’s church and dedicated to answering God’s Even now, tithing and giving in other activities. Beyond this there are ap­ call, could be part of God’s will. offerings is a priority for her and the pointments with doctors and dentists, Acceptance has not been the only family. drivers license tests, school, and a rash

October 1990 29 of last-minute items that crop up on a still has not gotten over Steve's death daily basis. It hurts most when and is not sure if she ever will. Understandably. Judy is very proud Certain times of the year are hard of her children. They remember the people pretend that —their anniversary, holidays, and things their father taught them about May 25. Easter is an especially diffi­ faith in God, caring for others, loyalty Steve never cult day. because that was the day set to the church, the dangers of alcohol aside for their family. Each Easter and tobacco, and the importance of existed.” they would spend time together and education. take a picture of the whole family—a Following the return of three of her supporter for her children as a moth­ tradition that continues. girls from a mission trip to Mexico er. She feels that they have handled Judy still misses Steve. Any dis­ with other church teens, Judy proudly everything as well as can be expected, cussion about him could possibly shared how they had expended most but she constantly watches out for bring a broken voice and tears. The of their own spending money on the signs of problems. pain still comes from time to time. children with whom they had worked “1 have been told that, emotionally, So. how does she deal with it? during the week. Besides a variety of it may be two or three years down the The bottom line is. she trusts in the other church ministries, these three road and then the reality of the loss Lord. Despite the hurt, the questions, are also involved in visitation every suddenly hits them,” Judy says. “I just and the pain, she knows that God is Tuesday night. want to be prepared for that.” with her. “I’ve made a lot of trips to Judy, herself, is heavily involved in She adds that she trvs to pay close the altar.” Judy says. “Just seeing how church activities. A member of the attention to things they say, to deter­ the Lord has taken care of us has church board, she also serves as a mine if they are doing all right. She is helped more than anything, because I member of the Women’s Ministry confident that the way they have han­ know that I couldn't have done it by Council, the Parent-Teen Council, the dled their dad’s death thus far is a di­ myself.” Kansas City District Singles Council, rect result of the warm support from Trying to raise six children as a sin­ and she teaches a Caravan class. their church. She says that the kids gle parent is no picnic. It challenges With such an intensity of activity, have many adults and friends at St. one's ingenuity, patience, and endur­ and the way in which they have ac­ Paul’s who are willing to listen to their ance. but it is a challenge that Judy cepted Steve's death, you would think problems. This has been a tremen­ Myers has accepted because she loves that the tragedy is behind them. Not dous factor in helping to maintain her her kids and because she knows that necessarily. children’s emotional and spiritual God's grace and the love and help of Judy still struggles with finding well-being. Christian friends are there to sustain time to grieve as a widow and being a As for herself, Judy says that she her day by day. ^

12 WAYS TO HELP

erhaps the hardest part of com­ volved in church activities and ser­ 9. Feel free to express emotions P forting someone who has lost vices. Depression can cause them yourself. Do not be afraid of getting a spouse is knowing what to say or to drop out. emotional with the widow. It only do. Here are some guidelines from 5. Call often, especially after the shows that you miss the deceased Judy Myers and from The Survival first couple of months. Don't wait too. Handbook for Widows, by Ruth for them to call you. 10. Go for walks with them. Jean Loewinsohn published by 6. Offer a specific date to do Walks are healthy, good for depres­ A ARP. something together. Try especially sion, and allows the widow to 1. Don’t act as though the de­ to think of "down times.” when the "walk off” feelings. ceased never existed. widow would otherwise be alone. 11. The key is to care. Realize 2. Do not be afraid of letting the Saying, “We'll have to get together that they are emotionally drained widow cry or become emotional. sometime,” is not helpful. Usually and take the initiative yourself to 3. Take the initiative to do those who have lost a loved one do things for them. Do not treat something practical to help—don't will not take the first step. them as less than a whole person just ask if there is something you 7. Avoid pity. Pity is not what just because they arc suddenly sin­ can do. Bring food, clean the the widow needs or wants. gle. house, take care of the kids, run 8. Treat the widow as a human 12. Pray for the survivor every business errands, etc. being—not as some kind of china day. Make yourself available to be 4. Help get the survivors in­ doll. a spiritual guide, a soul friend. ^

30 Herald of Holiness RESOURCES FOR HOW CAN THE CHURCH BEGINNING SINGLE MINISTER TO SINGLES? ADULT MINISTRIES Singles Ministry Handbook Douglas L. Fagerstrom BY JACK M. BARNELL Victor Books H H089-693-4373 $17.95 The Faces of Single Adult Minis­ tries wish they would!" a single distressing times come, she is Linda Hardin, Editor friend of mine replied when 1 aware of the power of the prayers Nazarene Publishing House I asked her how she would like of her friends. She said. “I can re­ H H 0 8 3 -4 1 1-3627 price forthcoming the church to minister to her. Well, ally feel the presence of God very Making the Most of the Single how can the church minister more strongly filling my mind with good Life effectively to this growing popu­ thoughts." Bobbie Reed lation? 5. Provide Service Opportuni­ Concordia Publishing House 1. Teach Single Wholeness ties HH057-003-809X $7.95 The church can help single per­ Singleness is only one descriptor Single on Sunday sons view themselves as whole and of life. It is not a total definition. Bobbie Reed complete, made in the image of Couples cannot adequately define Concordia Publishing House God. No one is an incomplete per­ singleness. They need the help of H H 0 5 7 -0 0 3 -7 8 16 $7.95 son. Scripture does not teach that singles. Church leaders should in­ singles are half persons until mar­ sure that single persons are in­ ried. God affirms that we are valu­ cluded in planning committees for able persons. He loves us uncon­ church functions. Singles should ditionally. Having an appropriate be given responsibilities based on respect for self is a necessary ingre­ abilities and not because people dient to healthy living. think they have more time. 2. Lend a Helping Hand 6. Make Language and Activ­ One single parent pleaded for ities Inclusive understanding from members of Watch publicity for church ac­ the fellowship of Christ, saying. “1 tivities. Is it geared only to couples? felt like I was in a paper sack trying Be sure public announcements are to fight my way out.” Church sensitive to all people of the fellow­ members can help. One married ship. Holiday times in the church lady meets weekly with a young can be especially lonely for singles Positively Single girl from a single-parent family. if all activities are geared toward Harold Ivan Smith While she and the child do inter­ traditional ideas of family. Two- Victor Books esting things together, the single parent families can include singles HH089-693-1544 $7.95 parent has time to care for other in picnics or invite them for birth­ important matters. day celebrations. No special occa­ Singles A sk 3. Arrange Cross-sectional In­ sion has to exist for singles and Harold Ivan Smith volvement families to unite in activity. By Augsburg Publishing House The church can encourage single careful and prayerful planning, a HH080-662-3799 $9.95 persons to take initiative in ex­ sense of community will develop Starting Over Single panding friendships to include in the fellowship of Christ and all Mervin E. Thompson couples. When singles associate persons will feel welcome. tq Prince of Peace Publishing only with singles, they give the im­ HH093-3 17-3008 $11.95 pression that they want no other Jack M. Barnell is chairman, Division Successful Single Adult Ministry: company. Couples may not think o f Human Development, and associ­ It Can Happen in Your Church to include them in activities. If sin­ ate professor of Krista Swan Welsh gles initiate contact with a cross- psychology at Standard Publishing section of persons, they expand MidAmerica Naz­ HH08 7-403-2296 $6.95 their network of support. arene College, BROCHURE: 4. Pray Regularly for and with Olathe, Kans. Singles Single Adult Ministries One single said she appreciated Nazarene Publishing House the prayers of the church. When H U C S A -1 1 lOtf

October 1990 31 Best-Kept Secret . . . to manage it appropriately in the pas­ C ontinued from page 2 7 torate." We send out single female missionaries, and we have some sin­ wise thing to do. Maybe that goes gle men missionaries, but very few back to the fact that most of them singles are pastoring churches. It were men. and persons in churches seems to me that there are some dou­ HELP WIN feel that they need a wife in the par­ ble standards when it comes to using sonage for entertaining, maintaining single adults as pastors. the decor—all those kinds of things. Graham: What other factors limit the A SOUL Graham: Is the fear of promiscuity a use of singles as pastors? part of the reluctance on the part of Hardin: An idea still exists in some some churches to call a single adult? circles that when you hire a pastor Hardin: I would say that probably has who is married you get two for the to enter somebody's mind at some price of one. So why hire a single point—questions about how this in­ when you could hire a married pastor dividual will deal with sexual feelings. and have two employees? Graham: So perhaps another percep­ Graham: If I were to give you a soap­ tion of our society is that single per­ box to make a brief message to our sons are not as in control of their sex­ pastors and our lavpeople regarding uality? single adults, what would you share? Hardin: I think that's a perception Hardin: I would challenge them to ac­ that is held. cept single adults where they are. To Graham: What should a single adult recognize that they are adults who at who is looking for a ministry position this point in their lives, for whatever say when the matter of sexual vulner­ reason, do not have a spouse, but that ability comes up? makes them no less valuable nor does THANKSGIVING OFFERING Hardin: 1 would advise such a person it cause them to be more of a threat FOR WORLD EVANGELISM to confront the issue openly and tell than any other person. My strong de­ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE the administrator involved. “Look, sire is that they will see single adults I've managed my sexuality with just as God sees them — as people STEWARDSHIP SERVICES Christian discipline during college willing to be used for His kingdom and seminary. I think I can be trusted and as people that He loves. ^

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October 1990 33 CLOSE TO well as a most effective ministry." said vice included Pastor Charles A. Foun­ Ed Nash. North Florida District tain: the Ponces' daughter. Christina HOME superintendent. Page. Nazarene missionary to Man/ini Robert Witty, founder of Luther Swaziland: and their son. Preston Rice Seminary, offered congratulations Ponce, chaplain at a Gainesville. Fla., News from districts to the Ponces, as well. Aubrey Ponce hospital. and local churches was saved under the ministry of Witty, The Ponces pastored 16 churches in who officiated at their marriage. five states, including Alaska and the Others who participated in the ser­ Yukon Territory. COUPLE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF Five men were ordained as elders MARRIAGE AND MINISTRY by the Tennessee District Assem­ Aubrey and Alma bly at its 79th session August 2, in Nashville. Pictured (I. to r.) are W. Ponce were hon­ Talmadge Johnson, district super­ ored recently for intendent; ordinands and their 50 years of mar- wives include: Philip and Cherie i riage and 51 Lindsley; David and Debra Mcln- years of ministry tire; Mark and Cathy Graham; Fin­ in the Church of ley and Lori Knowles; Douglas and the Nazarene. Lorraine Hendrixson; and General A celebration Superintendent William J. Prince. service held at the Jacksonville. Fla.. First Church of the Nazarene included words of congratu­ lations and greetings from family, Ordinands on the Akron District friends, and former coworkers. in c lu d e d : (I. to r.) Rev. and Mrs. "The Ponce ministry helped provide Byran Heil; Rev. and Mrs. Ronald the church with a fine family image as Flack, deacon; Rev. and Mrs. Vir­ gil Brainard; Rev. Dorothy Carpen­ ter; Rev. and Mrs. Paul Sarsany; Rev. and Mrs. Josh Lively; and Rev. and Mrs. Keith Riffle. General Superintendent John A. Knight (right) presided.

Jack Stone, then district superin­ ten d en t (left), is pictured with the ordinands of the Northeast Okla­ homa District: (I. to r.) Rev. and Mrs. Bryan Davis; Rev. and Mrs. Phil Williamson; Rev. and Mrs. Dick Sowder; Rev. and Mrs. Mike Newlun. General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe (right) presided.

Nashville Trinity Church of the Nazarene has constructed a beautiful new sanctuary. Nor­ man A. Ritchie, pastor of the church since 1969, says the entire church complex, which includes a family life center, is valued at $1.3 million. Construction costs were about $600,000. Indebtedness is about $530,000. The church has purchased property adjacent to its longtime location on Vultee Boule­ vard with plans to use this space to provide apartments for the elderly. Ritchie is shown next to the pulpit dedicated in memory of his brother, evangelist Lawrence Ritchie, who was killed in an automobile accident en route to a revival in November 1986.

34 Herald of Holiness VITAL STATISTICS July 4 Survivors husband. John; sister. FOR THE RECORD DAVID A. WILLSON from Evanston, Wyo.. Mae Grubbs. to Pablo. Mont. Deaths E JASPER WHITE. 59, Nashville. Tenn . Moving Ministers STUART L WOLKOMIR from student, Nov 3 Survivors wife. Norma: son. Eddie: NTS. Kansas City to pastor, Fort Worth SAUL AGUIRRE. 66 lake Elsinore. JAMES C BAKER from Brazil (Ind.) First to daughter, Sherrie Barnhart (Tex ) Riverside Community Calif. July 14 Survivors wife, Tillle: sons. Hurricane (W.Va ) First DON C WOLPE, 82, Denver. Colo.T Mar Saul. Jr Timothy, and Samuel, daughters, KARL W. BENDER to pastor, Toboso. Ohio 29 Survivors wife, Naomi; son. Brad: four Barbara and Virginia; 13 grandchildren; 5 WARREN A BENOIT from Portola. Calif. brothers Correction sisters 2 brothers to Portland. Tex ELTON C BARNETT 88 M em phis. It was incorrectly reported in July that PAUL E BENTLEY from evangelism to Tenn . July 5 Survivors: son, William, JACK L SUITS had taken a position in Births pastor, Redmond, Wash daughters. Betty Griffith. Margaret Hodge Campbellsvllle, Ky. He has, in fact, accept­ to LONNIE AND KAREN (BECHLER) RICHARD T BLOUNT from student, NBC. Barbara Fry. and Rebecca Barnett: 15 ed the pastorate at Jefferson City. Mo BULLOCK. Davison, Mich . a girl. Kasie Colorado Springs, to Jonesboro. La. grandchildren. 9 great-grandchildren Lynn. June 30 FRED BORGER trom Marengo, Iowa, to EVERETT B BARRETT Kelso. Wash . to STEVE AND PEGGY (DENNY) CECIL Des Moines (Iowa) Highland Park Announcements Jan 22 Survivors wife, Beulah, daughter, Inver Grove Heights. Minn , a girl. Ennly MARVIN L CROSS from Creston. Iowa, to UNIVERSITY PARK CHURCH (formerly Linda Van Nortwich. son, Larry Barrett Rebecca Apr 17 Mount Pleasant. Iowa Central Church). Wichita Falls. Tex., will LUVERNE CHRISTOPHERSON 76. Inver to MICHAEL AND CATHY (CHEEK) PAUL E DECKER to pastor, Wheatland. celebrate its 50th anniversary Nov. 4. Dis­ Grove Heights Minn Survivors wife. He­ CRUM Altus. Okla a girl. Caitlyn Ashley. Wyo trict Superintendent Charles Jones will len son. Norman, daughters. Diane Nelson July 6 CURTIS D DeLONG trom Mount Pleasant. speak at 2:30 p.m. All former pastors, and Cathy Johnson two sisters: eight to WILSON L AND ROBIN (EVANS) Iowa, to Bettendorf. Iowa members, and friends are invited to attend grandchildren, two great-grandchildren DEATON. Oscoda Mich . a bov Landon DALE A FITCH from associate. Whiting- or send greetings to Rev Gary W JANET DORAN. 38. Canonsburg. Pa Reese July 29 Robertsdale. Ind., to pastor. Maywood Scharlett. 4318 Fairway Blvd.. Wichita May 28 Survivors husband Rev. Ron Do­ to PAUL DAVID AND STEPHANIE Calif. Falls, Tex ran sons. Ronnie and Hank (WALLER) FRANK. Alexandria, Va.. a boy. TOM FLOYD from evangelism to pastor V KENT GOODNOW. 87. Kissimmee. Anton Jonathan. July 29 VICTORIA (VA.) CHURCH will celebrate Fla June 23 Survivors wife. Margaret to PHILLIP AND JAN (WALKER) Sacramento (Calif) Liberty Towers its 60th anniversary Nov 4 District Super­ son. Robert, daughters. Elizabeth (Mrs GUNTER. Gardnervllle. Nev a girl, Eliza­ STEVEN GATES from Choctaw, Okla.. to intendent Charles Thompson will speak In Robert) Merki and Margaret (Mrs Chuck) beth Lauren, Aug 3 Federal Way, Wash the morning service For more Informa­ Howard: eight grandchildren; one great- to JOE AND MARY LYNN (MORRIS) IRENE V GEARHART from student, NBC. tion, contact the church. Sixth and Main grandson: two sisters HAWK. Gaithersburg. Md.. a girl Bethany Colorado Springs, to pastor. Minden. Streets. Victoria. VA 23974, (804) 696- ROBERT JACK HARLAN. 81 Blackwell, Nicole. June 27 La 2592 Okla.. Mar 9 Survivors: son, Larry Harlan; to DAVID AND KATHLENE (BUNGARD) MEARL J HODGES from student, NTS, McALESTER (OKLA.) FIRST CHURCH will stepdaughter, Geraldine Matney; two HUTTON. Norwood. Mo., a girl. Chelsea Kansas City, to pastor. New Life, Ohio celebrate its 65th anniversary Oct 4-7. grandchildren. Marie. June 26 DALE HUDSON from pastor. Santa Ana Special services will be held along with NAOMI ELSIE KRIGBAUM HOLTON. 63. to KEVIN AND DONNA (CLARK) KIDD. Spanish (Calif ) First, to education. dinner on the grounds and singing For Tulsa. Okla.. June 26. Survivors: husband Middletown, Ohio, a boy. Andrew Chris­ PLNC, San Diego further information, call (918) 423-7999. Charles, sons. Edwin and Mark; two broth­ tian. June 9 RUSSELL S. JOHNSON from Laurel (Md.) ROXANA (ILL.) CHURCH will celebrate its ers five sisters; four grandchildren. to JOHN AND RENEE (KEENAN) MARK­ Fellowship to Pocomoke City. Md. 65th anniversary Oct 14 All former pas­ LESTER M HUNTER. 83. Portland ER. Newell. W .Va, a boy. John William II. ERIC J KELLERER from student, NTS. tors. members, and friends are invited to Oreg , June 7 Survivors: wife. Audra; June 25 Kansas City, to pastor. Hailey. Idaho attend or send greetings to the church at sons. Merlin and David; daughters, Leona to CHRIS AND BONNIE (BRATTERBEE) RICHARD A. KETTERMAN from associate. 500 Central Ave., Roxana, IL 62084. For Massengale, Annie Humphrey, Norma MEISTE, Lowell, Mich., a boy. Zachary Youngstown (Ohio) First, to pastor. Al­ further information, call the church at Azeltine. Minnie Richards, and Ester Belle- Jules. July 7 liance, Ohio (618)254-4026. feuille. 16 grandchildren. 16 great-grand­ to BRUNO AND CAROLYN (COLVIN) CHESTER KING from student. NBC. Col­ PITTSBURG (KANS.) FIRST CHURCH will children; 2 brothers; 3 sisters ORTIZ. Inver Grove Heights. Minn., a girl, orado Springs, to pastor, Houma. La celebrate its 70th anniversary Nov. 3-4. GLADYS P JAMES. 58, Goodland. Larissa Sonrisa, Nov 16 ROB C. McLAREN from Estacada, Oreg., to Special speakers will be District Superin­ to MICHAEL AND GEORGE ANN Kans.. Mar 3. Survivors: husband. Rev Coguille. Oreg tendent Pal Wright and Church Growth Di­ (MOORE) PARK, Tempe. A riz. a boy, Gar- David James; sons. Darrell and Merlin JON D. MARTIN from Gooding. Idaho, to vision Director Bill Sullivan All former ron Kyle. Jan 16 mother. Vada Henry: two sisters Cody, Wyo. pastors, church members, and friends are to JONATHAN AND CATHLEEN (BARNES) FRED C. JESSEE. 70. Elk Grove, Calif.. ROBERT C. MILTON from Richmond (Va.) invited. For further information contact the PRIVETT. Boise, Idaho, a girl, Sarah Eliza­ June 2. Survivors: wife. Gertrude: sons. Trinity to Louisa. Va church at 816 East Quincy. Pittsburg, KS Fred. Duane, and Melvin: daughter. Donna beth. June 29 JOHN A MOHLER from Modoc. Ind . to 66762. or call (316) 231-0658. Warkentin: eight grandchildren: three to STAN AND JANET (BONVIE) REED­ Bloomington (Ind.) Broadview IRONTON (OHIO) FIRST CHURCH will cel brothers; five sisters ER, Hamilton, Ont.. a boy Zachary LARRY D MORGAN from Jefferson Ohio, ebrate its 75th anniversary Oct 12-14. REV WILLIS HOUSTON JOHNSON. 89. Michael. May 4 to Newton (Kans.) First General Superintendent Emeritus William Catoosa. Okla June 30 Survivors: daugh­ to TONY AND GERI ROBINETTE, St GREGORY D MORRIS from Deep River M Greathouse will be the guest speaker. A ter. Cynthia Wassom: two sisters, two Paul. Minn., a boy. Leon Anthony. Dec. 9 Iowa, to Red Oak. Iowa noon meal will follow the Sunday morning grandchildren: three great-grandchildren to DARROL DEAN AND BETH (LITTLEl KENNETH G NEIGHOFF, JR.. trom student service Foi more information, contact the REV PAUL MARVIN LAWRENCE, SR SCHU1TZE. Mission. Kans a girl. Shan­ NTS. Kansas City, to pastor, Pueblo (Co­ church office at 2318 S. 4th St.. Ironton. 74, Riverdale. Ga . June 18 Survivors: non Paige June 22 lo.) Fairmont OH 45638. or call (6141 532-3413 wife, Kathryn: son. Paul Jr. mother-m- adopted by DENNY AND ELAINE W DON NELSON from Pueblo (Colo.) Bel­ law. Carrie Morgan WILLIAMSON. Fort Wayne. Ind.. a girl PLACENTIA (CALIF.) CHURCH will cele­ mont to San Diego (Calif.) Mira Mesa CHESTER I LONG 92, Dallas. Oreg , Brittany Michelle. May 19 brate its 75th anniversary Oct. 20-21 B. E Mission June 13 Survivors: daughter. Carolyn Gebhart will speak at a Saturday evening BOB L PARMENTER to associate. Moun­ Miller: sons Geren. Wendell, and Harold banguet Sunday services will feature Dis­ Anniversaries tain Grove. Mo 14 grandchildren. 19 great-grandchildren trict Superintendent Thomas Goble other D. BURDETTE PRICE trom evangelism to ELSIE B MOORE. Worcester M ass. Ju­ RALPH AND LOU CRUM celebrated guest speakers, and special music A pastor. Bradenton (Fla.) Bayshore potluck dinner on the grounds will follow ly 23 their 50th wedding anniversary in June LARRY W. RAP from Longmont, Colo.. to the service For information contact the DEVERNE H MULLEN. 73. High River. 1989 In lone Oreg The Crums reside in Hannibal (Mo.) First church at 126 N. Walnut Ave . Placentia Alta May 19 Survivors wife. Fannie lone where they have ranched for 45 CA 92670. or call (714) 528-1742 sons Duane and Waldon. four grandchil­ years They have five children MITCHELL L. SANDERSON trom NBC. Col­ dren. two great-grandchildren, one broth­ ROBERT J. AND ESTHER SHOFF cele­ orado Springs, to pastor Marengo. Iowa MISSION VALLEY CHURCH (formerly er brated their 50th wedding anniversary WAYNE L SEARLS from Mobile (Ala.) University Avenue Church). San Diego. INEZ BELLE SMITH. 91, Guymon Okla June 26 in Maggie Valley. N.C The cele­ Parkview to Victoria (Va.) First Calif., will celebrate its 75th anniversary June 19 Survivors daughters Earlene bration was attended by their four children DOUGLAS D SLAYMAKER from associate. Sunday. Nov 18 The 9:30 a.m. and 11 Dickerson and Phyllis Riggan. sons. Ken­ and other close relatives Hutchinson (Kans) First to associate. a.m. services will be followed by dinner on neth and Quinten; 14 grandchddren, 25 PAUL J. AND DOROTHY MADDEN cele­ Temple City, Calif the grounds and conclude with an after­ great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grand- brated their 55th wedding anniversary WAYNE M THOMAS from Gastonia (N.C.) noon celebration/reflection service For in­ children June 2 in Tempe, Ariz Paul is a retired Eastside to Collinsville. Okla formation contact the church. 4750 Mis­ REV DAVID JESSE SULLIVAN. 66 general contractor who has built several FRED C WENGER. JR.. from chaplaincy to sion Gorge Place San Diego CA 92120, or Beaverton. Oreg , Apr. 16 Survivor: wife. Nazarene churches Dorothy Is on staff at Erie (Kans.) First call (619) 287-3211. Eileen Tempe Church. The Maddens have five BILL WESTON from student MANC HOLLIS (OKLA.) CHURCH will celebrate IONA C VAN RYN 84. Santee. Calif children Olathe to pastor. Creston Iowa its 75th anniversary Oct 20-21 There will

October 1990 35 be a singing and dinner along with ser­ 1238 Park Blvd. East. East Liverpool. OH bia. Furlough address: 9218 Pentland. MR. TERRY and MARY NEWTON.* Kenya vices. All former pastors, members, and 43920. (216) 386-9477; or the church, Temple City, CA 91780 Field address: c/o P.O Box 20025 friends are invited. For information contact P.O. Box 635, East Liverpool, OH 43920. REV. ROBERT and LORI BRACY, Papua Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa the church at 212 W. Hollis. Hollis, OK (216) 385-1593. New Guinea Church Growth. New state­ REV. DAVID and RHODA RESTRICK, 73550. or call (405) 688-2416. SEYMOUR (IND.) FIRST CHURCH will cel side address: 55 Pageant Lane. Willing- Mozambique. Language Study address DELMER (KY.) CHURCH will celebrate its ebrate its 90th anniversary beginning Oct. boro. NJ 08046 Rua Dr Luis F. Quintela. Lt 1, RC DT, Al- 80th anniversary Oct. 21. There will be 7 when a 150-voice choir will sing and REV. GARY and FERN BUNCH. Brazil. Fur­ vide 2750 Cascais. Portugal morning and afternoon services and a din­ Pastor Roy Quanstrom will preach. Oct. 14 lough address: 3807 N. Rockwell. Apt. REV ROBERT and COLLEEN SKINNER. ner in the fellowship hall. All former pas­ will feature Mrs. Anita Bryant, who will be 218, Bethany. OK 73008 Philippines. Furlough address: P.O Box tors, friends, and members are invited to singing and speaking. That evening there REV. DAVID and CAROLITA FRALEY, 218. Canyon City, OR 97802 attend. For information contact the home­ will be a Hong Kong presentation directed France. Field address: 28 allee des REV LARRY and JUDY WEBB.* Ecuador, coming committee, 1625 Highway 235. by Mrs. Linda Lawyer. Dr. Ross Lee and Genets, 78280 Guyancourt, FRANCE Field address: c/o South America Re­ Nancy, KY 42544. or call (696) 636-6392. Jim Cook will be the guests on Oct. 21 for MR. BERT and MARIE FRIESEN.* Swazi­ gional Office. Casilla 5027, Surcursal 11 NEWELL (W.VA.) CHURCH will celebrate an "Old-Fashioned Day." On Oct. 28, Dr. B. land, Furlough address: 201 - 15313 - CCI, Quito, ECUADOR its 80th anniversary Oct. 12-14. All former G. Wiggs and the Olivetian Quartet from 19 Avenue, White Rock, British ‘ Specialized Assignment Personnel pastors, members, and friends are invited. Olivet Nazarene University will be the Columbia, V4A 1X6 CANADA For information, please contact Pastor guests for both services. All former mem­ REV. DONALD and EVELYN GARDNER.* Charles Marker. 323 Aaron Ave., Newell. bers and friends are invited. For further in­ Malawi, Stateside address: P.O. Sox WV 26050, or call (304)387-0285. DIRECTORIES formation, contact the church at 311 My­ 161. Holbrook. AZ 86025 EAST LIVERPOOL (OHIO) FIRST CHURCH ers St.. Seymour. IN 47274. (812) 522- MR. ROBERT and DONNA HEBETS * BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS will celebrate its 80th anniversary Oct. 19- 2060 Papua New Guinea Medical. Field ad­ Office: 6401 The Paseo. Kansas City. M0 21. District Superintendent Marion Barber 64131. Raymond W. Hurn, chairman: John will speak Friday evening. There will be an dress: P.O. Box 456, Mt. Hagen. WHP PAPUA NEW GUINEA A. Knight, vice chairman: Donald D all church banquet Saturday. Dr. Eugene L. Moving Missionaries REV. GORDON and PAT JOHNSTON, Papua Owens, secretary: Jerald D. Johnson Stowe and former pastors will be guests at William J Prince. Eugene L Stowe Sunday's closing services. All former pas­ REV BRIAN and BERYL ADAMS. Brazil. New Guinea Church Growth, New fur­ tors, members, and friends are invited to Furlough address: c/o Charles Gates, lough address: 627 N. Mentor. No. 105, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS EMERITUS: attend or send greetings. For further infor­ 1025 Cothrell. Olathe, KS 66061 Pasadena. CA 91106 George Coulter. 9310 Canterbury. Lea­ mation. contact Dan and Jelayne Dray. REV. DONALD and PAULA BARD.* Zam- REV. ENOCH and RUTH LITSWELE.* Zim­ babwe, Field address: P.O. Box 1055. wood. KS 66206: V H Lewis. 1406 Cam­ Harare, Zimbabwe bridge. Olathe, KS 66062: Orville W. Jenk­ MISS MARJORIE MERRITTS. Papua New ins. 2309 W. 103rd St., Leawood, KS Guinea Medical. Furlough address: 1133 66206: William M Greathouse. 12203 W REASONS Hira Street. Waterford, Ml 48328 99th Terr., Lenexa. KS 66215 WHY YOU The OTHER Adult Sunday School Lessons NEED A WILL NEWEST TITLE 1. Without a personal will, the State, not you, will determine to whom, and in what proportions, Growing Season: your assets will be distributed. Maturing of a Christian 2. ... do you re a lly need the other four rea­ Attitude power, break­ sons?! ing habits that cripple, Why not write for help with your will today9 restoring the spiritual Rev. zest, entire sanctifica­ Mr. tion in plain English, M rs .______setting priorities, M iss A d d re s s ______trusting God HH083-411-2760 C ity . Student $3.50 State . Zip. HH083-411-2752 Leader $2.95

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36 Herald of Holiness BY TOM FELDER

NAZARENE LEADS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION . . . Gloria Hill was unanimously elect­ ed International Auxiliary president of Gideons Interna­ tional at their recent conven­ tion in Kansas City. She and her husband, John, are mem­ bers of the Huntington Park Church of the Nazarene in Shreveport, La. The Gideons International currently operate in 149 Loretta Kinslow Piper Richard Oswald stands in front of his home church, Palmer, countries of the world and Alaska, Church of the Nazarene. the Auxiliary, wives of DEATH OF SPOUSE LEADS TO Gideons, have a worldwide MINISTRY ... When her hus­ HIS SPECIAL MUSIC SOUNDS membership of 60.000. DIFFERENT . . . Richard Os­ Prior to her election as band of 31 years died. Loret­ wald provides his home president. Hill served as vice ta Kinslow was devastated, but her eyes were also church. Palmer, Alaska. president and chaplain of the opened to the need for a min­ Church of the Nazarene, with Auxiliary. She has also istry to others who were once a different kind of music. Os­ served as president of the married but are now single wald plays the Scottish bag­ Louisiana State Auxiliary. again. In March 1990. she pipe at his church and for The Hills are very active began the Single-Again Fel­ other churches in the area. in their local church. They lowship at Russellville, Ark., Oswald recently won two have team-taught an adult First Church. Since that time, silver medals and one bronze Sunday School class and served on the NWMS Coun­ the ministry has been serving medal for piping at a compe­ cil. John currently serves as persons from various reli­ tition in Whitehorse. Yukon the Sunday School Ministries gious backgrounds in the Territory. community of 18.000. Fifty John and Gloria Hill Board chairman for the Louisiana District. persons attended one of their recent meetings. "God has greatly used A GREAT NAZARENE Loretta to meet the challenge FAMILY...Tim and Pamela of ministry to this sometimes forgotten and hurting group Kilby were honored recently of people who need love, ac­ by the Missouri Homemak­ ceptance. and caring," said er's Extension Service with her pastor, Kent Beatty. the Great American Family Loretta is also active in her Award. church as a member of the Kilby has pastored the board of trustees, church Clinton, Mo.. Church of the treasurer, and pianist. Nazarene since 1987. The Kilbys were honored for their family life, commu­ Corrine Clark (le ft).director of nity service, and other activi­ the Family Life Division of the ties that they participate in Missouri Homemaker Extension together. Service, presents the Great Tim and Pamela have American Family award to the three children, Kevin, Kilby family (I. to r.) Tim, Kevin, Rachel, and Cheryl. Rachel, Cheryl, and Pamela.

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Valid Election? I sympathize very much with Your question brings to mind the If nonmembers are permitted to your friends who want to express advice I received as a rookie pastor vote in an election of officers at the their newfound faith by joining the when I took a similar situation to annual meeting in a local Nazarene church. But, like their pastor, I my district superintendent. Dr. Jar- church, is the election valid? would have to withhold that privi­ rette Aycock. He said, “Some peo­ No, the election is invalid. The lege while expressing regret over ple make better friends of the M anual clearly declares that “Only the unfortunate set of circum­ church than they do members.” those persons who have been re­ stances in which they find them­ Our M anual states both the law ceived into full membership and selves. I would be very careful to and the rationale for it in para­ have reached their 15th birthday explain to them, however, that their graph 34.3. Among the practices to shall be entitled to vote in church inability to qualify for church be avoided is . . . “membership in meetings” (par. 113; see also 107). membership in no way affects their oath-bound secret orders or soci­ The case you cite in your letter is membership in the Church Univer­ eties. The quasi-religious nature of an unfortunate one. I doubt that sal and in no way threatens their such organizations dilutes the anyone was acting from impure salvation. If the comfort of church Christian's commitment, and their motives. It is not uncommon for membership is extremely impor­ secrecy contravenes the Christian's persons to assume that they belong tant for them, or if they come from open witness." to the church when they do not. a religious background that predis­

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38 Herald of Holiness E. DEE FREEBORN

The Power of Praying Together

ersonal, private prayer is ab­ release of Peter and John from The opposition had been proph­ solutely foundational to questioning by the Sanhedrin. “Af­ esied by the Psalmist. Nothing our growing friendship with ter they prayed, the place where takes God by surprise! Nothing is PGod. Learning how to pray as a they were meeting was shaken. out of His control! Though the foes committed child of God is a life­ And they were all filled with the of Jesus unite and seem invincible, long challenge. No one achieves Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God is still sovereign. "expertise" in prayer, there are no God boldly” (v. 31. NIV). Several Third, there was deliverance from "professionals." we are all “ama­ things seem of particular interest to fear. “Now, Lord, consider their teur” participants and therefore me in this story of group prayer. threats and enable your servants to equals in the life of prayer. As we One, there was fellowship. In speak your word with great bold­ read about prayer, it would seem verses 23-24, Peter and John went ness. Stretch out your hand to heal that much of the emphasis is on back to the group, and "they raised and perform miraculous signs and solitary expressions and methods. their voices together in prayer to wonders through the name of your However, there is another side, that God” (v. 24, NIV. italic added). holy servant Jesus” (vv. 29-30, NIV). of corporate prayer, the commu­ What Peter and John nity praying together, whether two had gone through now or three, or more. became a concern of The Scriptures are replete with them all. They were to­ references to the early Christians gether! In the stress of T o neglect praying together praying together. They took their their situation they cue from the words of Jesus, needed God. of course, is to neglect an opportunity “Again, I tell you that if two of you but they also needed to participate in the work of on earth agree about anything you each other. Peter and ask for, it will be done for you by John did not have to go the Holy Spirit. my Father in heaven. For where it alone. In a world two or three come together in my where “individualism" name, there am I with them” (Mat­ has gone amuck and thew 18:19-20, NIV). loneliness has spread like The power of prayer groups gets an insidious cancer, a group that It is significant what they did not lost on us moderns, what with sci­ prays together (regardless of the pray for. There was no plea to be entific explanations for just about size) can be a healing balm. delivered from suffering, hardship, everything. To neglect praying to­ Two, there was faith. The words or death. What they d id ask for was gether is to neglect an opportunity of their prayer (vv. 24-28) indicate boldness— not retreat, nor reck­ to participate in the work of the their faith was more than mere lessness, but a sensible assessment Holy Spirit in significant ways. For “beliefism.” " ‘Sovereign Lord.’ they of their needs. Their main concern example, who knows to what ex­ said, ‘you made the heaven and the was that Jesus be lifted up. tent the miraculous changes occur­ earth and the sea, and everything After they prayed, the place was ring in Europe today are due to in them’” (v. 24, NIV). They broke shaken. Now there was a prayer faithful Christians praying and be­ through their circumstances and meeting! Do you have a prayer lieving together? planted themselves firmly on the partner? Are you part of a prayer In the early days of the Church, sovereignty of God. Furthermore, group? Why not ask the Lord to when they met to pray, things hap­ employing the words of the second lead you in this area of your prayer pened! In Acts 4:23-31, we read of psalm, they affirmed their faith in journey? There is power in praying the prayer meeting following the God’s wisdom and foreknowledge. together. tq

October 1990 39 Tiny Space, Huge Truths

eeding some exercise one of love. Sin is failure to love. Di­ came along. How deep in sin. how morning, I unwrapped a vine law can be distilled into the far from God I was! let. He did not piece of sugarless chewing love-commandment: “You shall abandon me to spiritual and eter­ Ngum and put it in my mouth. love the Lord your God with all nal death. I Ie held before me the As I masticated, I ruminated. your heart . . . and . . . your neigh­ cross of Christ and brought me to I looked at the unfolded gum bor as yourself" (Mark 12:30-31, repentance. For Christ’s sake. "He wrapper. It seemed quite small and NKJV). Sin can be distilled into pardoned my transgressions. He insignificant. My curiosity aroused. loveless being and loveless doing. sanctified my soul"—to quote a I decided to measure it. From my And sin is doomed, for love is eter­ hymn. By His grace I was newborn, attache case I took a 6" ruler, nal. Necessarily, "the wages of sin is blood-washed, and Spirit-filled. To which is used mostly to underline death" (Romans 6:23). cap His mercies. I can say with significant passages in the books I Necessarily, but not inescapably. Paul. "To me. though I am the very am reading. Sin is the bane of every human life. least of all the saints, this grace was The wrapper measured 3A" long “All have sinned” (Romans 3:23). given, to preach to the Gentiles the and 1 wide, scarcely larger than If God's lov e insures the ultimate unsearchable riches of Christ" the Band-Aids I use to cover the destruction of sin. how can any of (Lphesians 3:(S. RSV). nicks I inflict upon my patient face us survive? On the wrapper, by I thought of a precious v erse of while shaving. now a miniature messagc-board, I Scripture that sums up the whole Somewhat idly. I wrote in clear, wrote. "Jesus saves!" message, and I inscribed on the nicely formed letters on the tiny We can be saved from death be­ gum wrapper "John 3:16." "For scrap of fragile, almost transparent cause “Christ died for our sins" (1 God so loved the world that he paper. “There's room on a small Corinthians 15:3). While _____ piece of paper for a message with we were yet sinners, ene­ large meaning." To demonstrate the mies of God and power­ fact. I added the words. "God is less to change. Christ died love." for us. His death made Thhe name we give to love's I sat there reflecting on this brief possible our forgiveness, quotation from 1 John. God alone cleansing, and renewal. power is grace, and where is infinite and eternal, without be­ Through His atoning ginning or end. the Alpha and death God has reconciled sin abounded grace has Omega of all other existences. He us to himself. Because superabounded. is all-powerful too. Love is infinite Jesus died for us. God and all-powerful, therefore (I can be. without violating thought ergo, for I was slipping His holiness or sus­ into a scholarly frame of mind). pending our freedom. That means everyone and every­ "just, and the justifier” (Romans gave his only Son. that whoever be­ thing that opposes or perverts love 3:26) of all who believe in Christ. lieves in him should not perish but is doomed to defeat and destruc­ In divine love's noblest expres­ have eternal life" (RSV). tion. All enemies of God shall per­ sion. Christ died for our sins. In di­ Amen, responded my grateful, ish. No weapon formed against vine power's greatest miracle. He happy heart, and I made a final en­ Him can prosper. Love will outlast was raised from the dead. The try on the wrapper—“Amen.” and triumph over every counter­ name we give to love's power is \es. there's room on a small force. every contrary act. for "God grace, and where sin abounded piece of paper for a message with is love." Well, these thoughts grace has superabounded. large meaning. prompted me to write on the wrap­ I reflected upon the mightiest God is love. per. "Sin brings death." conquest of love over sin in the his­ What is sin? Sin is against God tory1 of salvation— my ow n conver­ Sin brings death. and. if God is love, sin reduces to sion to Christ. Paul called himself Jesus saves. whatever is said or done that is not “chief of sinners" and “least of John 3:16. motivated by love and expressive saints." He lost both titles when I Amen. ^

40 Herald of Holiness A HERALD NAZARENE ROOTS IN “Women’s Work for Women” EVERY HOME and the NW MS American Protestant women of the late 19th and early 20th centuries initiated a series of female- The Fall 1990—Spring 1991 governed religious societies to reflect their interests. Among these were societies to promote home and for­ Herald of Holiness Subscription eign missions, temperance reform, the antilynching campaign, as well as education and prison reform. His­ Drive Gets Underway This Month torians have identified the theme of “women's work for women" as a dominant note in the rhetoric of these early societies. Three districts launch the subscription sea­ Rev. Grace Seal Roberts, a Nazarene, sounded that son with campaigns in October note in an article published in 1906. Roberts regarded the spread of evangelical Protestantism as a liberating Subscription force that would elevate the social status of women as it delivered them from religious systems that op­ Goal pressed. She contrasted the egalitarian status of women Dakota...... 1,034 Nebraska...... 1,038 New E n g lan d ...... 2,900 These districts have subscription drives in November A k ro n ...... 3,041 A rizona...... 3,172 Illinois...... 2,942 Intermountain ...... 3,292 J o p lin ...... 2,162 M a in e ...... 1,161 M ichigan...... 3,388

North Central O hio ...... 3,920 The NWMS of the Church of the Nazarene, Tamingfu, China, Northern Michigan ...... 807 was organized in 1922. This photo of the society was taken N orthw est...... 3,218 in 1930. Oregon Pacific ...... 4,822 in the holiness movement—where women generally Philadelphia...... 3,134 had advanced rights of voting, office holding, and or­ W ashington...... 3,000 dination—with the subordinate status of women in December drives are scheduled on these dis­ Mormonism. Hinduism, and Islam. Not surprisingly. Roberts was a strong supporter of foreign missions and tricts of NWMS after its formal organization. G eorgia...... 2,868 As Nazarene churches spread across the world, Hawaii Pacific...... 624 NWMS chapters were formed. The society in Tam­ Los Angeles...... 4,215 ingfu, China, organized in 1922, was a typical example. Pittsburgh...... 2,643 Its members were “senders" and not merely “re­ ceivers" of the Wesleyan message. The international Two districts will win a Caribbean character of NWMS made it a vehicle through which women from diverse countries and cultures discovered Cruise donated by Celebration at Sea. Other and expressed a sense of solidarity in pursuit of com­ valuable awards will also be given. mon interests and purposes. An expression of the More informa­ widespread idea of “women’s work for women,” early NWMS brought the world's “powerless gender” into tion on the subscrip­ the heart of the church’s work. ip tion drive next — Stan Ingersol month. Denominational Archivist Sources Grace Seal Roberts in Highways and Hedges (Nov 15. 1906) 6. R Pierce Beaver. American Protestant Women in World Mission (1980). esp the chapter on "Womens Work for Women and Children", Other Sheep (1920-25). passim, and photographs from the China files of the World Mission Collection

41 NWMS

In the Beginning: Just Yesterday

My Mother Was a General hen the WFMS, Women's left the pastorate to devote his en­ NW M S Director W Foreign Missionary Society ergy to a career in finance. This (the precursor of today’s NWMS), ability enabled him to support Su­ by Janie Knox Norrick, was organized in 1915, Susan Nor­ san’s mission awareness endeavors. daughter of Wanda and ris Fitkin was elected as its First Four children were born to the Sidney Knox president. Although she had Fitkins: Raleigh, Mary Louise, dreamed of being a missionary, her Willis, and Ralph. Raleigh was major service to missions was to be converted at the age of 6 and ex­ M issions— her life was wrapped up through her administrative ability. pressed a desire to serve as a mis­ in that one word. To some it Born March 31, 1870, in Ely, sionary to Africa. But it was not to means leaving all that is familiar. To Que., Susan Norris was the child of be. Raleigh died at the age of 10 of others it means going to places they dedicated Quaker parents. A sickly lung congestion. A much-loved never imagined they might go. To some child, her illnesses served to in­ child, Abram gave thousands of it is the supreme sacrifice. crease her dependence upon God. dollars to missions in Raleigh's To Mother it simply meant “obeying Her call to missions came in the memory. Raleigh Fitkin Memorial God.” Being general director of the form of a dream, plus an account Hospital in Swaziland was the re­ Nazarene World Mission Society was of a mission conference by J. Hud­ sult of one such gift. not being on a foreign field, but it was son Taylor. Applying to be a mis­ When the WFMS was begun in still a mission to her because God led sionary to the China Inland Mis­ 1915, Susan was the natural choice her there. I remember her telling she sion, she was refused due to ill as its director. She began many felt released from her assignment as a health. She later said the Lord told programs that continue to this day, missionary in Papua New Guinea and her, “I have not called thee to a such as fund-raising plans, a prayer even though she didn’t know what she people of a strange tongue and a ministry for missions, and mission would do, she knew the Lord would hard language.” This changed her study books. She also wrote thou­ lead. And He did— to a position at outlook but did not diminish her sands of letters to WFMS leaders Headquarters. She would still have a call. and missionaries, encouraged local hand in the thing she loved most— Susan attended Missionary Bible churches to participate in box missions. Training Institute in Cleveland, work, traveled thousands of miles The years at Headquarters were full. Ohio, and began preaching in to promote missions, visited nu­ I do not know all she accomplished or evangelistic meetings. After con­ merous fields, and planned mission everything her job demanded, but I did ducting meetings with several stu­ groups for young people. see her total commitment to the task. dents, Susan was teamed with Early on, Susan realized the Being a former missionary enabled her Abram Fitkin. They worked to­ value of keeping people informed to deal more effectively on a personal gether for six months, before decid­ about missions. Missions take basis. When speaking in Faith Promise ing they would like a more perma­ money, and she believed that Naza­ conventions and at other mission nent partnership. They were renes would be willing to give as events, she knew what she was talking married May 14, 1896, and then long as they were informed about about, and people responded to that began pastoring a small church in the work and could see the fruits. enthusiasm. Hopewell, Vt. That church would Susan Fitkin died October 18, One of the qualities I admired most soon become a member of the As­ 1951. She had lived by the words in Mother was her desire to do only sociation of Pentecostal Churches inscribed inside her Bible: what would please God. Some might of America—a group that became “I am willing— call it a type of “tunnel vision” when it a part of the Pentecostal Church of To take what Thou givest; came to things of the Lord. Following the Nazarene in To lack what Thou witholdest; Him was as natural as 1907. To relinquish what Thou takest; breathing—she An adept busi­ To go where Thou commandest; couldn't imagine do­ nessman, Abram To be what Thou requirest; ing anything else. But I am, O Lord, wholly and forever this desire kept her Thine.” —Gail Sawrie Susan Fitkin General NW M S editor W anda Knox

42 Herald of Holiness 75 YEARS

''V e r s * and Today NWMS Is . . . « totally on Christ and not on jople—and I feel this allowed her to • praying and fasting for missionaries and mission needs icomplish what she did while at kadquarters: • paying missionaries’ salaries and educational assistance for LINKS—a church adopting mis- their children bnaries. assigned to them for a year. Men in Missions (now called Work • informing the church community about the needs of the world id Witness)— involving men in the and the efforts of the church to reach others with the gospel jission work of the church. Mission Education— a desire to ex- • inspiring and involving the church in mission ind the knowledge of missions to • committing our children and teenagers to mission service lung people. Nothing excited her lore than to be able to talk with • a missionary receiving the Herald of Holiness and World M is­ aing people about Christ or a “poten- sion while the news is still hot; also receiving a cash love gift at sl call” to serve. Christmas It was the simplicity o f Mother’s call id her life that appealed to those she • healing hurts— physical and spiritual iked with. To Mother, it was either • Nazarenes throughout the world saying “thank you” for an How Him or don’t. She had a way of Alabaster church, home, clinic, or school taking even frustrating things look mple. But I do know it wasn’t always • people in the Caribbean, Africa, Ecuador, Armenia, China, In­ iat way. Once in a while, I was able to dia, Russia, and other areas listening to a radio gospel message jmpse into her “drought” periods. She umitted that her time at Headquarters • a missionary receiving a letter from a LINKS church telling «s physically taxing. Each year God that money has been sent for a birthday celebration, in honor puld give her a new promise from His of an anniversary, to purchase a special Christmas gift, for lord. One year it was from Isaiah clothing and household needs U 1, “The Lord shall guide thee con- laually, and satisfy thy soul in drought.” • subsidizing educational and medical institutions in world mis­ Mother’s commitment to Christ was sion regions K reason she was able to follow Him • traveling to another city or country to build a church, home, or ithout faltering, even when dying. educational unit and witnessing about Jesus Christ The other key in Mother’s life was layer. She said it was prayer and self- • providing literature in various languages tnial that would enable her to accom- lish her task. In her personal life, talk- • assisting in paying medical bills for a missionary ig to God was something she took try seriously. I never doubted Moth- • the infrastructure for mobilizing the church in mission r's ability to communicate with her • reaching out to the lost with the message of Christ—“I am the ivior. way, the truth, and the life” Mother served as a missionary a other, a friend, a counselor, a nurse, a • proclaiming the holiness message that promises freedom, teacher, a grandmother, a speaker, a cleansing, and infilling lurch worker, and general director of e NWMS, but mostly she just served • making a difference in lives for all eternity :r Lord, and she was always doing at. -Nina G. Gunter General NW M S Director “Thank you, Mother, for showing me t all that really matters in this world eto follow Christ, and that He will ad us to the things He would have us jo, be that great or small in the eyes of liters.” Nina G. Gunter

October 1990 43 The NW M S 75th anniversary project enables NW M S members everywhere to join hands with our Hong Kong Nazarenes in launching a host of evangelistic, educational and discipleship ministries in that great city uwhile it is yet day ”

OPPORTUNITY IN CHINA; HOPE IN HONG KONG

BY WING FAI CHAN Photographs by Media International Photographer Brian Helstrom.

n China, conditions are more favorable for Christian evan­ gelism than ever before in history! And Hong Kong is the stra­ tegic point of entry. While we should not look for dramatic Iresults throughout China, the first generation believers in Hong Kong comprise a powerful base for the expansion of Christianity. Even in mainland China, the hostility toward foreigners and their religion has been moderated. This has come about as one of the surprisingly positive results of 40 years of Communist rule! What was it the Bible said about God causing even the wrath of man to praise Him? During the last four decades, all re­ This is part of the scene in China Paul cites in Ephesians, which sepa­ ligions in China were declared contra­ today where most people are no lon­ rated Jew and Gentile before Jesus dictory to Communist ideology and ger as hostile toward Western culture Christ “destroyed the barrier, the di­ were abolished. That in effect has and religion as was previous gener­ viding wall of hostility” reconciling greatly benefited Christianity. Since ations. both Jew and Gentile "to God all religions were abolished at once, This is not to say the evangelistic through the cross, by which he put to and in the absence of any dominant efforts will have the same overflowing death their hostilitv” (Ephesians 2:14, religion for four full decades, Con­ results as they have had in Korea over 16, NIV). fucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism the past several decades. In the past The “dividing wall of hostility” for lost their dominance and, for the first the resistance to outside influences China is symbolized by the Great time in history, Christianity competes has dominated China as effectively as Wall. Almost 300 years before Paul with these religions on an even basis. “the dividing wall of hostility” that wrote Ephesians, a massive wall was

44 H erald of Holiness A busy street in Hong Kong, the doorway city that beckons Christianity into the heart of China.

Larry Hsieh broadcasts the gospel to China under the auspices of World Mission Radio/Trans World Radio. being built in the then largest nation stantially rebuilt in later years and against the various Chinese dynasties on earth. The building project, per­ now has become a major tourist at­ settling in the middle land. haps the single most extensive one in traction. It seems, however, that Shih Huang human history, was undertaken in T he G reat Wall is about 30 feet tall, Ti's strategy of keeping the foreigners 2 14 b.c by the first emperor of a uni­ with 40-foot watchtowers at intervals at bay became a commandment and fied China, Shih Huang Ti. This mas­ along the way. The original purpose of a philosophy of life for subsequent sive wall, later known as the Great building such a massive wall was to leaders of the various dynasties and Wall o f China, stretches 1,500 miles guard against the hostile invaders kingdoms of China. Throughout his­ from the northeast corner of the from the north, namely the barbaric tory. the royal families o f China tradi­ country to the northwest. It was sub­ Huns who frequently waged wars tionally considered themselves as the

October 1990 45 Hong Kong— a city of contrasts on land who cannot afford any real estate. On and on sea. A fabulous floating land, the homeless street man is in restaurant (upper left) and its startling contrast to the shining luxury counterpart homes of the boat people cars of the upper elite.

heavenly appointed ones to govern city of Peking. China for so long that any other for­ the empire. Because of the fact that After several more of these hu­ eign religion would be considered in­ China has always been a large country miliating defeats, the Ching Dynasty ferior. Moreover, the Chinese philoso­ with vast resources, Chinese rulers and the Chinese people came to real­ phy of life had always been "main­ tended to regard all foreign nations as ize that China was no longer the cen­ taining the tradition" and “reverting hostile, barbaric, and uncivilized. ter of the world and that they had re­ to the ancient ways." The intellectuals When foreign ambassadors came to garded the Western world too con­ achieved upward mobility only by visit, they were always treated con­ temptuously. But by that time, much studying classical literature. Chris­ temptuously and were reminded of damage had already been done, with tianity never had a real chance to the superiority of the prevailing Chi­ Christianity being one of the major reach the intellectuals of the country. nese dynasty. victims. Another reason why Christianity That kind of superior thinking was. Christian missionaries reached never thrived in China was because it however, rudely shattered about 150 China perhaps as early as in the fifth suffered several major persecutions years ago during the first phase of the century. But throughout history. Chi­ during the last 400 years. In 1614 and Opium War between Britain and the nese rulers had been for the most part 1659 respectively. Catholic mission­ much-corrupted and stagnant Ching indifferent or hostile to anything for­ aries and their Chinese followers were Dynasty. It was then that a small Brit­ eign, including religion, thus keeping persecuted by high-ranking govern­ ish marine fleet bombed its way freely Christianity from establishing a ment officials of the Ming Dynasty from southern China straight up to strong foothold in the land. who were advocates of Buddhism and Tientsin, a northern city that was only One of the reasons was that Con­ Confucianism. a few miles away from the forbidden fucianism and Taoism had been in In 1900. the infamous Boxer Re-

46 Herald of Holiness in China today the general attitude toward Christianity is still one of doubt and contempt.

Pastor Patrick Fung of the Tai Koo In the office at the Tai Koo Shing Shing Church of the Nazarene. Church, a young lady prepares a (above). Incense fogs the air at the church bulletin. Wong Tai Sin Buddhist temple (right).

hellion led to the death of hundreds of freedom ever since the city was ceded small group of young people had foreigners, most of them missionaries. to Britain following the Opium War. grown to about 30. And out of the Earlier there was also the Tai Ping Christianity, though not the domi­ small group, 4 young men have ac­ Rehellion. It was a revolution against nant religion in the colony (Catholics cepted God’s call into the ministry the Ching Dynasty, and the rehel force and Protestants account for about 6% and are now either serving as pastors was led by a Christian convert who of the population), has been surviving or are still undertaking ministerial claimed to be the younger brother of with much vitality. training in Nazarene schools. This is Jesus and who sought to apply radi­ But in 1997. the sovereignty of how the wonderful grace of God oper­ cally the Christian way of life among Hong Kong will be returned to Com­ ates in a land of hostility! the Chinese people. The rebellion munist China, and it seems that this lasted for 14 years and was finally precious place of refuge for Chinese In Ephesians 2:13. Paul says, “But crushed by the Ching army. However, Christianity will also become a thing now in Christ Jesus you who once much damage was done to the reputa­ of the past. The “wall of hostility” were far away have been brought near tion of genuine Christianity. threatens to surround and swallow through the blood of Christ" (NIV). In 1922 an anti-Christian move­ Hong Kong! Then he continues, in verses 19 and 20. "Consequently, you are no longer ment was launched by Chinese intel­ But in spite of this threat there is foreigners and aliens, but fellow citi­ lectuals who preferred science and ra­ hope. It is a fact that the Great Wall zens with God's people and members tional thinking to Christian religion. does exist, and it serves to prevent in­ of God's household, built on the Such has been the historical fate of vaders from the north. But it is also a foundation of the apostles and proph­ Christian missions in China. Like go­ historical fact that the Great Wall had ets, with Christ Jesus himself as the ing against a massive wall of stone, been crossed over by northern in­ chief cornerstone” (NIV). Christianity was never able to pene­ vaders on many occasions ever since trate China's “wall of hostility" with its first construction. In our modern These words of Paul should serve as much success. era. where the outcome of a war no an encouragement for Nazarenes all In China today the general attitude longer relies on footsoldiers. the origi­ over the world to continue to pray for toward Christianity is still one of nal function of the Great Wall has evangelism and outreach ministry in doubt and contempt. been reduced to almost zero. Hong Kong and China. The "wall of hostility" against Christianity may Even today we see this wall of hos­ Likewise, the mental hostility to­ still exist in that part of the world, but tility is still at work. The Tianenmen ward Western culture that was as an­ with the work and grace of Jesus Square crackdown last June was, cient as the Great Wall has undergone Christ as the Foundation, and our again, an expression of distrust to­ some major transformation. ward Western culture by prevailing prayers and joint efforts added onto Most of the older people in Hong Chinese rulers. After the June 4 inci­ it. that wall is giving way. Kong are from mainland China, so dent. Chinese officials blamed the re­ they still tend to be indifferent to Wing Fai Chan is a first-generation volt on Western influence and since Christianity. But a general survey of Christian from Hong Kong After finding then have tightened controls over the the church scene in Hong Kong Christ he came to the United States to social sciences departments of all ma­ would rev eal that the majority of be­ study for the Nazarene ministry. He jor universities. lievers are first-generation Christians. graduated from Olivet Nazarene Col­ Hope in Hong Kong The Church of the Nazarene was lege in 1987 with a major in biblical liter­ The tiny and overcrowded city of established in Hong Kong in 1976. ature. He is now a student at Nazarene British Hong Kong, located on the The first congregation of our Hong Theological Seminary He expects to southern coast of mainland China, Kong church began with a nucleus of graduate from NTS next year and then has nonetheless enjoyed religious young people. Within five years that return to minister in Hong Kong. rq

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BARBER ELECTED AS Beach. Fla. (1973-79). He skull fractures, a broken August 9. AKRON DISTRICT was an associate minister at cheek, and other complica­ Funeral services were held SUPERINTENDENT Bethany First Church from tions. Doctors performed August 13 at Morrison Fu­ 1969 to 1973 and served in a surgery August 23 to place neral Home in Oil City. Pa. M arion W. sim ilar post at San D iego several small metal plates Survivors include her par­ Barber, 50. First Church from 1966 to around his eyes and nose. No ents. Norman and Francis was elected 1969. He was minister of ed­ further surgery is anticipated. Whitling. and a sister. Norma superinten­ ucation at Fort Worth. Tex.. Frees said. Jean Ferringer. dent o (' t h e Northside Church from 1964 A g ra d u a te of ENC. A kron D is­ to 1966. Whitling received the MSW trict Thursday A graduate of Northwest ENC ASSOCIATE DEAN degree from afternoon, August 2. accord­ Na/.arene College. Wright re­ Ohio State ing to General Superinten­ ceived the M.R.E. from KILLED IN BOATING University. dent John A. K night, who Southwestern Theological ACCIDENT S h e w a s a n presided at the district as­ Seminary. He was ordained Linda Whit ling, associate associate pro­ sembly. on the Southern California dean of students at Eastern fessor on the Barber was elected on the District in 1969. Nazarene College, was killed faculty and fourth ballot. He and his wife. Li/., have in a boating accident in Wa­ had served as associate dean Barber had served as pas­ two daughters. Stacey Cook tertown. N.Y.. Wednesday of students at ENC for the tor at Columbiana, Ohio, and Lori. evening. August 8. past eight years. since 1981. Prior to this, he Wright replaces Milton According to ENC Presi­ The Whitlings are mem­ pastored several churches on Parrish, who retired from the dent Cecil Paul. Ms. Whit- bers of the Oil City. Pa.. the Southwestern Ohio Dis­ post. Parrish was first elected ling was taking a late-night Church of the Nazarene. trict. where he was ordained superintendent of the Kansas canoe ride with a friend Their home address is 113 in 1971. City District in August 1971. when the canoe was struck Main St.. Port Allegheny. PA He and his wife. Anna Parrish and his wife. Tom­ by a motorboat. She was 16743. Ruth, have two children, Jen­ mie. were honored with a killed instantly. The other This is the second tragedy nifer and Samuel. $10,000 check from the dis­ rider in the canoe. John Clay­ thiit has struck the Oil City Barber succeeds Floyd trict for their many years of ton of Bethel. Maine, was Church this summer. Twenty- Flemming, who retired front service. unharmed. Ms. Whitling was one-year-old Jeff Cubbon the district superintendency died of an apparent heart at­ at the 1990 assembly. vacationing with her parents on Seneca Lake in Upstate tack July 13 while on a PASTOR SERIOUSLY New York. Y O U TH IN M ISSION as­ signment in China. INJURED IN SOFTBALL She would have been 33 WRIGHT ELECTED ON GAME THIRD BALLOT IN C. Howard Wade, senior pas­ DOBSON SUFFERS HEART ATTACK KANSAS CITY tor of Denver. Colo.. N a z a r e n e P asadena A ugust 25. but Keith Wright. 52. senior pas­ Columbine Hills Church of author, psy­ returned for an angioplasty tor of Kansas City First — the Nazarene, chologist, during the first week of Church of the Nazarene. was is home from and founder September to treat the con­ elected superintendent of the the hospital of Focus on dition. Kansas City District Wednes­ and recover­ the Family. Federwisch said Dobson day afternoon. August 15. ing well, ac­ James Dob- wants to thank Nazarenes Election came on the third cording to I son. is home from the hos­ for their prayers and con­ ballot by the Kansas City Associate pital and doing well, cern since his heart attack. District Assembly. Wright Pastor David Frees. Wade according to Carol Feder- "He believes they are the accepted the call. was seriously injured August wisch. a secretary in Dob­ reason why his heart attack Wright had 18 in a softball game. son's office. The 54-year- wasn't worse than it was." served as se­ According to his son-in- old Dobson suffered a mild she added. nior pastor of law. Bill Vaughn. Wade was heart attack August 15. Dobson suffered the at­ Kansas City pitching in a slow-pitch soft­ 'An angiogram was per­ tack while playing basket­ First Church ball game between Denver formed August 22. which ball at Pasadena First since July First Church and Columbine indicated that there is some Church of the Nazarene. 1983. Prior to Hills when a line drive struck blockage in one artery. He was able to drive him­ this, he was senior pastor of the minister between the Dobson was released from self to the hospital where Atlanta. Ga.. First Church eyes. St. Luke's Hospital in he was admitted. ( 1979-83) and of Pompano Wade suffered at least five

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75th Anniversary of the Nazarene World Mission Society 1915-1990 Celebration Sunday— October 7,1990 NWMS has made several items available for purchase in honor of this special occasior 5 4 They include: • Mission Legacies— Audiocassettes with messages by four mission leaders in the Church of the Nazarene: Dr. Louise Robinson Chapman, Dr Mary Scott, Dr. H. T. Reza, and the \ . late Dr. Elmer Schmelzenbach. h h t a x -2495 $14.95 • Following the Footsteps— Videocassettes of mission leaders, telling stories of their lives and lessons they learned during their times of service. Video 1— Part 1: Dr. Nina G. Gunter interviews Dr. Louise R. Chapman and Dr. Mary L. Scott Part 2: Dr. Louise R. Chapman HHVA-1200 $11.95 Video 2— Part 1: Betty Sedat, retired missionary to Guatemala Part 2: Elizabeth Cole, retired missionary to Swaziland hhva-1201 $11.95 Videos 1 and 2— Get both videos for less than $10.00 each HHVA-1202 $19.95 • NWMS 75th Anniversary Commemorative Plate— A num­ bered, limited edition plate of white china double-banded with 24-karat gold plating. The NWMS 75th logo is highlighted with genuine platinum in the well of the plate. Offered on a first come, first serve basis. hhgi-1995 $19.95 f a v o r it e s * o r • NWMS “Classics” Reading Books— Be challenged by these reprints of some of the favorite NWMS reading books of the f l f f l past. Richard Simpson Anderson— Russell and Margaret Anderson Birchard 4 - .,m HH083-411-335X $3.95 Africa, 0 Africa—Louise Robinson Chapman HH083-411-3309 $4.50 Flares in the Night— Ruth O. Saxon HH083-411-3317 $4.95 Oriental Pilgrim— Alice Spangenberg HH083-411-3325 $4.95 r a n t \ Favorites of Helen Temple— Helen Temple HH083-411-3384 $4.50 Tracy Sahib of India— Olive G. Tracy HH083-411 -3368 $4.95 it s Gospel over the Andes— Roger Wlnans HH083-411-3376 $4.25 The “Classics" may be purchased as a set or individually. “Classics" set h h u -690 $28.95 Order from your Nazarene Publishing House i- f tn n .f t7 7 . n 7 n n