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O o o D* I-1 I—1 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST rt> OQ -O' <D Ui Published by The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches U 5 JANUARY, 1978 2 9 *JB "RandR” Fund Dedication Services Held Don Winters Resigns By William A. Brock, Treasurer Church-Will Enter The last two issues of the O.I.B. carried articles about the“ R&R” fund. They gave the story very well, Field Of Evangelism so we really need not review the purpose of this fund, but we need to constantly remind and review this in our Association. “ R and R” is of course the init­ ials for “ Reserve and Retirement” A number of people have §sked, “ Will the fund continue after 1978?” This of course is a neces­ sity, but the question is, “ Can it continue to be a reality?” This is not pessimism. The fund needs Standing on the left behind the pulpit is Russell Paine, Chairman of the Building Com­ to continue To be sure, as the Lord mittee receiving the keys for the new structure from Mr. Ken Evans, Vice-President of tarries, that other servants of the Wetterau Builders, standing on the right. Seated (I to r) in front of the choir an. Rev. Ohio Association will have con­ Don Moffat, Rev. Murry Ingerham, Ass't Pastor, and Mr. Gene Greene, Choir Director. sideration in retirement. Some­ how, even in our churches, we think On Sunday afternoon, November 20th, members and friends of the Clinton- little of the necessary benefits for ville Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio gathered together to dedicate their our Pastor and other staff people lovely new auditorium “ unto the Lord” . Also included in their remodeling regarding the future. Few every­ program were new rest rooms, office space and additional nursery space. day workers and business people The auditorium was filled to capacity! The pastor of the church - Rev. in our congregations operate for George W. Hattenfield - directed the service. Mrs. Peggy Bush of Calvary the future as most of the Lord’ s Baptist Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio was guest soloist. Her ministry in servants are asked to do. music was a blessing. Special music was also presented by the church As treasurer of the Ohio Asso­ choir under the able direction of Mr. Gene Greene. Rev. William Aber­ ciation, I am extremely thankful nathy, Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Columbus and Chairman Evangelist Don Winters for the giving these recent years. of the Council of 12 for our Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, Previously checks could not be along with Mr. Russell Paine, Chairman of the Building Committee, Mr. On Sunday morning, November 27, written monthly until funds ar­ Ken Evans, Vice President of Wetterau Builders, Mr. Carl Gaisey, archi­ Dr. Donald B. Winters (known rived. Now we are able to meet tect and others took part in the service. Editor/Evangelist Don Moffat affectionately as - “ Don” ) sub­ our commitments with a balance was guest speaker for this occasion. mitted his resignation as pastor of that gives some flexibility and Following the Dedication Service, a lovely time of “ food and fellowship” the Memorial Baptist Church in latitude. But as you know, this was enjoyed. During the day, Pastor Hattenfield spoke at the morning ser­ Columbus, Ohio. This became ef­ does not help our paid workers vice bringing an excellent message from Philippians. Brother Moffat fective December 31, 1977. Our regarding retirement. Thus the spoke at the evening service and Mrs. Moffat presented a piano solo. It brother has resigned the pastorate fund. If the fund materializes well was indeed - a great day! ArchitectGaiser did excellently in planning this to re-enter the field of evangelism this year so that we can gener­ remodeling. All who took part in accomplishing this undertaking are to and to go into semi-retirement. ously take care of our men, then be commended on a job - “ well done!” He goes back to this former field the fund will continue. If not, the of evangelism with a wealth of ex­ fund will constantly need re-vital- perience and blessing. He has ization pressure. It’s as simple served almost 21 years as a pastor, as that. 18 years as an evangelist and 2-1/2 “ R & R” of course is a military years as a missionary-evangelist. term designated as “ Rest and Re­ “ The Winters” will continue to freshment.” That may even be true live at their present home which of our “ R & R” fund, for retire­ is located at 39 Barbee Avenue, ment is not the end of service; it Grove City, Ohio - 43123. is rest and refreshment usually Brother Winters pastored the for new and diversified service. Memorial Baptist Church in Co­ Another person said to me, “ Is lumbus for the past eight years. there a formula for R & R?” For The Lord blessed in a wonderful a quick answer I replied, “ If each way. There were 657 decisions of our Ohio churches would give for Christ, 164 baptisms, 278 new $100.00 to “ R & R” we would have members and over 10,000 calls and a minimum of $20,000.00, but many contacts made for Christ and the churches will give more than Dedication message being.delivered by Editor/Evangelist Don Moffat standing behind the church. (An average of over 1300 $100.00 to the fund so we could pulpit. Seated from left to right, in front of the choir are Rev. George Hattenfield, Pas­ calls a year!) The youth groups tor - Rev. Murry Ingerham, Ass't Pastor and Rev. Gene Greene, Choir Director. easily go to $25,000.00.” It’ s as in the church expanded from one simple as that. to four and the missionary circles And again the old saying is true, from two to three. The debt of the “ Many hands make light work.” church building was paid off and a Baptists are always maligned for new $250,000 general purpose being slow and independent. We A Morning Prayer building was built. The budget trust that this will not be true with shows an increase from $35,000 “ R & R.” What does thefollowing Dear Father and maker From it come the issues to $140,000. There was added to report reveal? Mankind, O f life. the church staff a Youth Pastor, Grant me today an enlightened My hands with work do Thou a regular 5-day a week secretary and a new musical group - The Mind. Employ, Memorial Musical Men which was An open eye - a vision The fruit thereof to reap under the direction of Pastor Win­ Clear, With joy. ters. An inclined ear Thy voice Guide my feet each step o f Special prayer is requested for To hear. The way, this preat church as they seek the Lordrs leading in the calling of a Anoint my lips that I In Jesus’ name, I new pastor. Any who are interest­ May say, Humbly pray. ed in having Brother Winters for Words o f kindness fo r Thee special evangelistic meetings and/ Today. or Bible conference work may con­ .... From "Poems That Preach" tact him by writing at his home in Purge Thou my heart from sin by B.C. Jennings Calvary Baptist Church Grove City. (Address is listed And strife - Lancaster, Ohio above.) 2 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JANUARY, 1978 HISTORIC MEETING-MCETIN& MYSELf I The Ohio Independent Baptist COUNCIL OF TWELVE — Published Monthly by — Chairman William E. Abernathy THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF 3417 Palmetto St. at Derrer Rd. REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCHES Columbus, Ohio 43204 Office of Publication Vice-Chairman Robert N. Barrett The Ohio Independent Baptist is printed 440 North Lake St. at Central Ohio Printing Corp. 30 S. Oak St., London, Ohio 43140. Amherst, Ohio 44001 Secretary W. Paul Jackson SECOND CLASS POSTAGE paid at Box 12 London, Ohio 43140. 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