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HE BANKER, philanthropist, and Quaker minister textile and banking interests placed him in the front rank Joseph John Gurney was born at Earlham Hall, of East Anglican provincial society. There is every indica­ T near Norwich, on August 2, 1788. His sister, tion that he enjoyed this position and took it seriously. Elizabeth Fry, became one of the most influential Quakers While the texture and quality of his Quaker garb belied ever, and is widely known beyond the Society of Friends. the simplicity it was supposed to express, there is little He is known among American Quakers as the inspiration doubt that his inward life was rigorous and austere. of a great revival that changed the face of the Society He followed the usual evangelical disciplines of there, but in the land of his birth, he is remembered prayer, Bible reading, and journal writing. He sought to scarcely at all. be useful to the wider community when traveling as a Gurney was a great evangelical of a great generation, Quaker minister. He was an active fund-raiser and and was actively interested in all the usual causes. organizer for the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Though his ancestors had suffered for their Quaker con­ Anti-Slavery Society, and Norwich Lancasterian school. victions, the wealth that came to his family through its He was involved.in the peace movement and was a total

2/ EVANGELICAL FRIEND abstainer. Above all, he was his sister,s constant sup­ meetings of his homeland. But if we brushed the dust porter and a tireless advocate of humane prison reform in from the windowpane, what might we see? his own right. First, the importance of evangelicals like Gurney in He is therefore characteristic of the wealthy evan­ leading the early nineteenth-century Society of Friends gelicalism of his day, but his style and temperament were out of isolation and decline. The Quaker peculiarities of perhaps less suited to Quakerism than Methodism or that time prevented ecumenical or, indeed, any organized Anglicanism. There has always been a conservative work for human improvement. The reputation for streak in the Society of Friends and Gurney crossed it. At philanthropy later acquired by Friends is anchored as a time when antislavery agitation and many similar securely in evangelical values as Quaker tradition. philanthropic concerns were drawing Quakers out of their Though unpalatable in some quarters, this fact needs social and spiritual ghetto, Gurney sensed the need for a emphasis because it is largely overlooked. theological foundation for this development. His major Christians place supreme value on the individual pre­ work, Observations on the Religious Peculiarities of the Reli­ cisely because of the Gospel of personal salvation, not in gious Society of Friends (1824), marks the real ascendency spite of it. Those like Gurney, who transformed English of evangelical thought in society for the better in the London Yearly Meeting and ,':>:'::::,:::,: nineteenth century, had a set the pattern for Quaker great vision of what indi­ apologetics in England down viduals could become. To to the end of the nineteenth place reliance on protest and century. political processes alone is to Nevertheless, Gurney's depart from clearly religious emphatic biblicism caused values, and thereby to lose much heart searching when the spiritual dynamic upon he sought permission to which a religious communi­ travel as a minister in the ty must depend. Evangeli­ United States with the offi­ cals, by and large, need to cial approval of the authori­ learn the realities of progres­ ties of the Yearly Meeting in sive politics; progressives 1837. Beneath the then need to learn the lessons of dominant evangelical tone of faith. English Quakerism lay an This in turn implies bib­ older more traditional reli­ lical rectitude. The neglect gious sensibility-mystical, of Scripture among the quietist, conservative in its Quakers of Gurney's day had attitudes toward the use of led to Bible teaching that Scripture, doubtful of the was little more than proof rightness of ecumenical co­ texting for the Quaker pecu­ operation, and fearful that liarities. Gurney appreciat­ an over-emphasis on theo­ ed that the selective use of logical speculation would be Scripture leads to a distor­ destructive of faith in the tion of Christian truth, and Inward Christ. an antidote is necessary for The conflict inherent in these views never led to seri­ both the tyranny of tradition and the seductions of nov­ ous schisms in England like the one American Quakerism elty. It was in Scripture that he sought this balance, and had experienced after 1827, when the evangelical, or it is still there waiting to be found. "Orthodox;' and the traditional, or "Hicksite;' communities Finally, there is a reminder of the conflict in Gurney separated from one another. It was to the Orthodox that himself, between his loyalty to his own denomination and Gurney traveled, and it was partly because of his preach­ the ecumenical impulses that arose from his evangelical ing that a further schism took place among the Orthodox convictions. He was a Friend fi.rst and foremost, and shortly after his visit. As a result, a large evangelical many contemporaries were unable to see that he carried grouping came into existence, swelled later by converts the cross in the strictest Quaker tradition. Nevertheless, from the frontier revivals. These Quakers came to be he also knew that undiscriminating denominationalism known as "Gurneyites:' can impede a larger vision of the riches of the Gospel and This is now the majority tradition in American and that each church holds its portion of the greater truth in world Quakerism as a consequence of revivalism at home trust for all. It is part of the greatness of Gurney that he and mission work abroad. Its churches call pastors and recognized this, and it is our loss that his endeavors to that have programmed meetings for worship, its connections end are not better known. E'f extend from Kenya to Bolivia and Taiwan, and it shades in john Punshon is on the staff of Woodbrooke Study Centre, near places from a recognizable Quakerism to a variety of Birmingham, England. Among his other writings are two books, mainstream Protestantism. Gurney's legacy to his Society Portrait in Gray and Encounter with Silence. is thus profound, though now invisible in the silent liberal

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cheapens the recognition of God's great­ ] Clap or Not to Clap ness into a pep rally. Another guideline has to do with the focus of the applause or other expres­ sion of appreciation. Does it primarily BY LON FENDALL express praise to God, the source of the talent and the enabler of any genuine T CAN be very helpful to see our­ But my question isn't solved by ministry? Or does it unduly call atten­ selves as others see us, to beneii.t explaining the source of this practice. tion to the human dimension, in other I from the perspective of someone What does the Holy Spirit say to us words the performance aspects of what who shares many of our values but today about such things? Are we has occurred. Moreover, does the one doesn't assume that everything has to influenced by the thought our Quaker ministering count on the applause for remain the way it is. This was the case ancestors would be horrified at such affirmation and recognition? Would they when a friend of mine, who is not practices and some of our Quaker cous­ be hurt if no one felt inclined to clap? affiliated with one of our yearly meet­ ins today would never think of clapping Clapping is difficult to regulate, even ings, attended some of our worship ser­ in a worship gathering? when you have decided it is not the vices and encountered a practice that There is not a clear biblical case to be thing to do. Even if most of the people was surprising and more than a little made for or against applause. Some in a particular gathering would prefer disturbing. He was startled when peo­ people resort to such vague and general not to applaud, it only takes a few to ple in these sessions applauded after verses as 1 Corinthians 14:40, which start it and others feel obligated to join musical numbers and messages. directs that things be done "decently and in. If they don't, it seems like people are This friend's observations connected in order" in worship services. The con­ unappreciative and cold. with my own misgivings about this prac­ text relates to the confusion resulting HAT is the solution for evan­ tice. On the one hand, it seems to turn from the inappropriate use of ecstatic gelical Friends? I'm not sure a ministry into a performance to have utterances or "tongues:' I doubt that the I have one. It probably needs people applaud as they would at a con­ verse is much help on the applause to be discussed within the local cert, a play, or an athletic event. On the question. churches and among the leaders of other hand, it makes me wonder There are some wonderful passages in yearly meetings and quarterly meetings whether my distaste for applause in a the Old Testament that identify clapping or area gatherings. Applause need not worship setting is a product of my quiet as a natural expression of the joy of the be seen as a horrible affront to God, if it Quaker background, or whether I have a Lord. One has been used in a beautiful is intended as praise to the Lord, the sound spiritual basis for my preference. anthem, "Clap your hands, all you giver of gifts and talents. But we should One of the sources of tension in our nations; shout to God with cries of joy:' not get in the habit of doing it, just Quaker past has been our tendency to (Psalm 47:1) Another of my favorites is because it is normally done in other set­ adopt the practices of our fellow Chris­ Isaiah 55:12: "You shall go out in joy tings. Pastors, speakers, and musicians tians, regardless of their consistency and be led forth in peace; the mountains should not fall into the trap of trying to with our own understanding of propri­ and hills will burst into song before you, draw out applause or even '~mens;' to ety in worship. One of the prime exam­ and all the trees of the field will clap prove that they are doing well. What­ ples was the gradual adoption of most of their hands!' As beautiful as the passage ever service we render should be the standard features of Protestant is, it doesn't really say much about appro­ directed to the glory of God, not the worship-music, sermons, orders of ser­ priate behavior in worship, though. Rec­ response of human listeners. We should vice, even "altar calls:' Some Quakers ognizing that the creation expresses praise protect the solemnity of worship. It were greatly disturbed by these trends. to God is not the same as determining should not be difficult to distinguish Quakers just don't do things that way, that clapping is fine in a worship service. between a rock concert and a worship they argued. 0 WHERE does that leave us? I service. Undoubtedly the practice of showing don't know of Scripture passages But let's admit the pride that arises in appreciation with applause comes from that more specifically address the connection with doing things the way our worshiping with fellow believers question, but there are some general we've always done them. To clap or not who don't share our quiet approach to guidelines. One has to do with finding to clap may not be the crucial question. worship. These evangelicals feel it is the balance between awe-filled solem­ It may be more Important to ask if the quite appropriate to show appreciation nity and exuberant praise. Both are Holy Spirit is directing our worship, in an overt way. They sometimes appropriate responses to God, who is producing both awe-filled quietness and explicitly indicate that the praise is both magnificent and wonderfully loving joyous praise. If even the trees in the being directed to the Lord, who gives and good. All solemnity and no exuber­ forest must clap at times, that might be the ability to sing or speak, that it is not ance turns worship into a poor reflection true for us as well. But most of the time meant to elevate the person or to treat of the inexpressible goodness of God. the trees just stand there as a quiet wit­ the ministry as a performance. All exuberance and no solemnity ness to the Lord's greatness. if

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COVER: Joseph John Gurney was a man who found in Scripture "an antidote ... necessary for both the tyranny of tradition and the seductions of noveltY:' (Cover design and photo by Wes Cropper}

2 Joseph John Gurney-An Admiring View from a British Quaker By John Punshon The brother of Elizabeth Fry made his own mark on Quakerism.

The Patient with the Smile on Her Face By Marjorie Crisman 7 A time of tragedy is mixed with blessings. 11 You Can Have Substance, Not Just Form By Richard 0. Bezek Are we choosing the good part?

A Worship-feast of Silence and Sharing By David Jaquith 12 Making the most of this rich tradition 14 A Consultant Could Help Your Church Grow By Stan Perisho Would your church benefit from a second opinion?

I Hate to Admit It, But . By Stan Thornburg 28 What would you like to get off your chest?

REGULAR FEATURES 4 Speaking the Truth 10 Friends Read 6 Friends Write 13 A Certain Shaft of Light 9 The Growing Edge 16 What About Our Friends?

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Prominent Women was in 1951. Since then she has been had a report of the work in Houston Thank you for your fi.ne article in EVAN­ receiving the EVANGELICAL FRIEND as a from Leon Spivey, a pastor there who I GELICAL FRIEND, "Where are the Promi­ gift from this Friend whose name she think only about four years ago found nent Women?" cannot remember. It has continued to Friends. He is now doing an amazing I have appreciated your other articles, reach her in all the different parts of work among the down-and-out in his but was especially pleased to see such Honduras and Guatemala where she home district and is seeing souls an article written by one with your sen­ ministered, has followed her to Whittier, brought out of sin into the light of the sitivity. The Friends historically have California, and now to Stanton, Califor­ Gospel as found in Jesus Christ. This been ahead of other evangelical groups nia, where Quaker Gardens is located! was a meeting I shall never forget. in placing women in leadership. You Sara Wade Ratcliff, at 77 years of age We concluded our U.S. stay with a can be very pleased with this precedent. and with poor eyesight, fi.nds letter writ­ combination holiday and visit among ing difficult, so asked me to tell you that Friends in Oregon. We got a warm wel­ she greatly appreciates having received come everywhere we went and we felt the EVANGELICAL FRIEND all these 37 the power of the Holy Spirit present as years and that she still enjoys it. She we shared in the vocal ministry at differ­ shares it with us and with others. She ent places. God blessed us and sent us says, "THANK YOU, and may God bless home renewed and recharged to con­ you!" tinue to tell of His love to all His chil­ JOHN ASTLEFORD dren in any and every situation. Stanton, California George Fox said the Gospel he preached was universal, covering every circumstance and every person. Can I Irish Friends Send Greetings say at this point that the experience of As we had our evening meal (in Wichita, my 10-week stay in America as a Quaker Kansas) and during the evening we chat­ experience has only been superceded by ted regarding our homes, meetings, the reality in my own life of the Quaker faith, etc., we found a common bond in message and what God can do for some­ our love for Jesus Christ! It was so unit­ one such as me when Jesus Christ gets a ing as before going to bed we sat around free hand. Your article is well done and addresses and had a time of Scripture reading and The method that early Friends used in a serious issue. Thank you for giving prayer. I went to bed so happy in the spreading the message, that is, through thoughts and leadership in this area. unity and fellowship we had in our liv­ the traveling ministers, is not very FWRA ALLEN ing faith together.· Newberg, Oregon Y.M. (Mid-America) started on August 4 after lunch and it was as usual a Gift Lasts 3 7 Years lovely introduction where everybody One of our neighbors here in Quaker seemed so glad to be meeting each Gardens is Miss Sara Wade Ratcliff. She other, possibly after a years absence. was our neighbor for seven years in Although I was a complete stranger, one Quaker Haven, Whittier, after we retired good thing about Y.M.s is that the fi.rst from our mission work in Central session usually is the welcoming time, America, where Sara was a Friends mis­ when visiting Friends' minutes are read, sionary for 27 years, and where Esther, along with those of representatives. This my wife, and I had the privilege of serv­ immediately broke the ice and many ing under the Board of Missions of came and spoke to me afterwards telling California Yearly Meeting for 36 years, me of their family connections in Ire­ so we were neighbors in Guatemala and land, also telling of Friends who have apparent nowadays in the British Isles Honduras also. come from that area but are now living and possibly on your side of the Atlantic While living in Ocotepeque, Hon­ in Ireland. also. In furthering this thought, may I duras, one day, while handing out tracts This evening one of the local pastors say if you know of anyone from your and evangelizing from house to house, spoke and at the conclusion a Friend Y.M.s coming our way who would share an English-speaking gentleman greeted impressed me, who before making a with us for a time, please let me know. Miss Ratcliff on the street and asked very simple prayer related that we ought In closing, may I ask you to express what she was doing. She told him of to ask God expecting an answer. our appreciation for the kindness her missionary work for California We had a visit from Jive very talented received from Friends all over the U.S. Friends. He told her that he too was a young singers who preceded what to me CHARLES AND EMMA LAMB Friend and asked for her address. That was the highlight of the Y.M., when we Cloughan, Armagh, Northern Ireland

6/EVANGELICAL FRIEND The Patient with the Smile on Her Face

BY MARJORIE CRISMAN

AKING chocolate chip cookies rules-these were taking the joy out of sprawled, pain spreading from shoulder that Thursday morning, January teaching. blades down both arms, I began to realize 28, 1988, I thought, "Oh good! If I had no premonition on that ordinary the source of the burning, tingling sensa­ I can just get through class this afternoon school day that within the hour God tions from shoulders to wrist was my I won't have to teach again until Monday!' would grant my wish to be released from heart. Thursday was "treat day" for my Bible teaching responsibilities. Then began a rapid-fire series of events. class of eighth graders in the Christian It happened suddenly, halfway through First we hurried to our family doctor, who school where I teach. After the freedom class: pain so severe and engulfing that I looked briefly at the EKG and called the of lunch hour, they entered my classroom grabbed for a chair to steady myself. paramedics. An ambulance ride to the each day, excited about boy and girl Barely able to gather belongings, I gave local hospital followed, with treatment in friends, after-school activities, clothes, hurried instructions and escaped from the the emergency room, while waiting for appearance, basketball, choir. Corralling room. At the foot of the stairway I col­ Heart Flight. Loaded into the helicopter, their interest and making the Bible rele­ lapsed, unable to climb, until a student we took the choppy 35-mile ride to Spo­ vant to their young lives was a constant came to my rescue. kane Medical Center, landing on the roof. challenge. From school to home was a five-minute Everything was in readiness in the emer­ I found myself almost dreading class trip, in a friend's car. As I fell on the sofa, gency room. time. Each day I prayed for wisdom still wearing my coat, my husband looked When an attempt at angioplasty to open beyond my own. These youngsters were on with alarm. This "flu" had struck me the clogged artery by inserting and inflat­ lovable; I would have enjoyed being their so fast, he was thinking. There had been ing a balloon failed, the cardiologist friend and counselor. But coping with no warning signs. I was a healthy adult, turned to my husband for permission to behavior problems, enforcing disciplinary enjoying a "fitness life style:• But lying use "aggressive measures:' "Do what-

MARCH 1989/7 ever you need to;' was Clynton's quick 45-minute car ride comfortable. Entering looked keenly at Clynton and then at me. reply. the door I found the ground floor office "Do you understand?" he questioned, as if Flat on the gurney, rolling down the transformed into a bedroom by my talking to a child. "There will be a two­ lighted hall toward surgery, I looked up thoughtful husband. There were a bed, day interval before the new medication into the faces of my loving husband, recliner chair, and even a new TV with begins to take effect:' friends, doctors, and nurses. Medical remote control. Last summer's remodel­ Wanting the Lord's will in my life had attendants wondered, and commented ing had added a half-bath to our utility been my daily desire since I was a later, on the calmness of "the patient with room, so climbing stairs was unnecessary. teenager. Now I had no wish to back off the smile on her face:' Eight days of being pampered! Meals from this commitment, even in the face of death. However, as soon as the doctor left My memory of the days following the were brought in by our church women every night. All were careful to provide the room, my husband's half-humorous, emergency bypass surgery is hazy and half-serious remark to me was, "There's blurred. What a relief to have the throat low-fat, low-salt foods. If only my appe­ tite could match the quantity! no way I'm going to let you be promoted tube removed after 24 hours and to be before me!" able to speak! A nurse, Ed, never left my All too soon the period of smooth bedside during his twelve-hour shift the recuperation ended, abruptly. On Thes- Extreme weakness was my chief sensa­ tion. Lacking strength even to pray, I sim­ ply lay back in the arms of the Lord and let Him hold me. Isaiah 40:11 came as a personal promise: "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart:' Age-wise I knew myself to be "an old ewe;' but His tender care wrapped me as if I were the weakest of lambs. I was being carried, not having to walk, or even stand, close to my Shepherd's heart. On Sunday afternoon I asked for the church elders, and they came-a wonder­ ful group of men! Surrounding my bed, each one voiced a prayer. In the small prayer chapel their wives were gathered, praying also. I called for the women to come in; there were hugs all around, and God's presence was real. Now restored to health, in retrospect I wonder, "Did He have a purpose in allow­ first night. The next day, moved to the day, February 16, there came a deep sore­ ing this unexpected slow-down in my Intensive Care Unit, another nurse, Peter, ness in the calf and thigh of my right busy schedule as pastor's wife?" demonstrated great care and compassion. leg-blood clot! And it was back to the Constant discomfort kept me from hospital, this time to Kootenai Medical I don't know the complete answer, but I peaceful sleep. Once, after looking at the Center to be under the care of a local do know this: Indelibly stamped on my big clock on the wall, I closed my eyes cardiologist. Room 338 in the Coronary mind, affecting every decision, are these and slept for what seemed like hours. Care Unit became my "home;' and walk­ words from James 4:13, 14: "Now listen, Opening my eyes, I found the clock's ing, begun in the halls of Sacred Heart, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will hands had moved only five minutes. came to a halt. Immobilized, fitted with a go to this or that city, spend a year there, Three days of pain were made bearable heart monitor, I lay still, breathing carry on business and make money: Why by sedatives, and then it was time to pro­ oxygen. you do not even know what will happen gress to Intermediate Care. Lying in bed, again I committed my life tomorrow!" And there were our children! Trying to to the Lord, wondering if He might be mask their concern, smiling, they came to planning to take it after all, as blood clots UPDATE: my bedside. Cards came streaming in, continued to develop in heart and lungs. On October 14, 1988, my husband, Clyn­ from across the United States and as far One night I woke with excruciating chest ton, underwent open heart surgery for away as Saudi Arabia. Loving letters and pain, quickly alleviated by an injection of a huge Valentine poster from my eighth morphine. With that blessed relief, I five bypasses, in the same hospital, graders expressed their concern. Flowers joked, "It wouldn't be hard to become an S~okane's Sacred Heart Medical Center, With the same surgeon and cardiologist as and plants made my hospital room a fra­ addict!" had attended me eight and a half months grant garden. Phone callers assured me A blood thinner, Heparin, was being before. Now, with roles reversed, I of the prayers going to the Father on my injected daily. Nothing new. There had watched by his bedside. His recovery has behalf. Many said, "I've put you on our been a Heparin lock in my wrist during been rapid, and the two of us are enjoying church's prayer chain:' What a wealth of the first hospital stay. Why then should daily walks together. Continually we give friends! With this realization came won­ the platelet count be dropping fast, about thanks to our Heavenly Father for the der; how could so many care about me? to go out of sight? An allergy to the medi­ healing he has brought. We have decided Progress! Moved to a private room, I cation was the diagnosis. Now there was to call 1988 "The Year of the Heart:' Ell began the therapy of hall walking, and to be a transfer to the oral blood thinner, attended classes on diet and methods of Coumadin. Marjorie Crisman lives in Hayden Lake, increasing strength. "Taking you off Heparin will be life­ Idaho, where her husband Clynton is Monday, February 8-Going-home day! threatening;' the hematologist warned. associate pastor at Hayden Lake Friends A bed in the back seat made the Perhaps expecting a reaction of fear, he Church.

8/EVANGELICAL FRIEND THE GROWING EDGE

Litmus Test

BY CHARLES MYLANDER

0 ONE grows up saying, prehension. Deny the Trinity and you Without exception, cults add to, sub­ "When I get big, I'm going to find a phony answer that leads to tract from, deny, or grossly misinterpret N join a cult!" delusion. the Bible. They add some "inspired" Yet thousands each year are drawn Z. Jesus Christ. All Protestant, Cath­ book or teachings from their leaders, into heretical sects as diverse as the olic, and Orthodox believers agree that change the text of the Bible, or jump Moonies and the Mormons. Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, from verse to verse taking truths out of context to "prove" a misguided point. With the dozens of varieties of cults both at the same time. He is God incarnate-the Son of God and God the The result is confusion and deception. and all the different Christian denomina­ Cult leaders do not like to study straight tions, how can a Christian know what is Son. All cults disagree. They make Jesus through books of the New Testament, true and what is not? Is there a simple taking God's revealed truth in context. litmus test? The answer is yes. all God and not human, or only human Confused about cults? Come to the Using "Christian" in the broadest sense and not God. Or they make Him a crea­ ture, born or created at some point in cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Commit of the term, all Protestants, all Catholics, yourself to Him as Lord and Savior. Sub­ and all Orthodox churches agree on space and time. Or they follow a differ­ ent Jesus-a spirit with no body, or a mit to His authority in your life and to three things. Believe it or not, all cults the leadership of those who teach the disagree about these same three things. good moral teacher who is not really God in human flesh. Even if you feel great truths of Christianity with humil­ 1. The Trinity. All Protestants, bewildered by all these options, mark it ity and accuracy. Beware of those who Catholics, and Orthodox Christians agree as a rule-all cults foul up who our Lord teach that God or salvation is within that the one God is composed of Father, Jesus Christ really is. ourselves rather than in a crucified and Son, and Holy Spirit. From the begin­ 3. The Bible. All Protestant, Catho­ resurrected Lord. ning, through all time and to the end, lic, and Orthodox disciples believe the Cults are not hard to discern if you God is three persons in one Godhead. Bible is God's inspired book, the Scrip­ know what to look for. The best way to All cults disagree. In one way or tures. (Catholics add the Apocrypha but spot a counterfeit is to know extremely another cult groups foul up the Trinity. do not deny the rest of the Bible as well what is genuine. They deny it, change it, time-lapse it, God's written Word.) While interpreta­ Teach your children and your grand­ divide it, or pervert it. tions of Scripture vary enormously, all children to look before they leap. The Believe in the Trinity and you grapple true Christians believe God inspired the end result is the difference between with a mystery beyond full human com- Bible. truth and error, heaven and hell. u

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God's Joyful Surprise author and understand the nuance of Arab and jew Sue Monk Kidd the word "messiah" as it is defined by David K. Shipler Harper & Row, 257 pages, hardback, the author. Even so, the author makes Times Books, 556 pages, hardback $13.95 sweeping assertions that may insult $22.50 Sue Monk Kidd is described as "one of honest "helpers:' Perhaps she does not This is the saddest book I have read in a today's most promising young Christian examine sufficiently the pure motiva­ long time, if not the saddest ever. Its writers;' and after reading this excellent tions for self-sacrificing service. subtitle indicates what is coming: book, I fmd myself already eager for her Formerly serving on the staff of Azusa Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land. next book (hoping she has one in the Pacific University, Carmen Berry is And its last chapter, entitled "The works). This is no frothy, shallow self­ presently assistant director of the South­ Dream;' the account of a small effort to help book. It's full of rich meat to nour­ ern California Training Center for Child promote some understanding between ish the soul and spirit. Sexual Abuse Treatment and resource Israeli and Palestinian young people, Throughout her growing-up years and coordinator for the Marshall Resource ends with the words "seeds sown in the on into adulthood, Sue Monk Kidd Center at Children's Institute Interna­ brass earth:' found herself trying to be the "super­ tional in Los Angeles. As a therapist, Shipler, with the New York Times for person" in everything she did. Then, she writes of her own personal journey 22 years and Bureau Chief in Jerusalem most unexpectedly, God allowed circum­ as an addictive "helper" who with an for 8 years, now in this Pulitzer Prize­ stances to cause her to take a serious almost-martyr-complex had to help winning book tells us of the experiences look at her life. In doing so, she discov­ others and cover over her own needs, and thoughts and feelings and lives of ered a new awareness of God and His giving "comfort;' while neglecting per­ mostly small people who live in Israel, ever-present love. Gradually her life sonal pain and family relationships. the West Bank, and Gaza. It is a story took on new focus and depth. The "Messiah complex;' she explains, of what Arab and Jew are suffering. It The concepts the is one that burdens many people­ is the suffering that tears at one's heart. writer discovered in professional, as well as homemakers, Here are some of his insights. "Israel her own journey into students, and senior adults. The author has never resolved the contradiction God's love and shares has observed this complex in many per­ inherent in having an Arab population practically and realis­ sons who have unhealed childhood in a 'Jewish state:" A 1980 survey found tically with her read­ injury that they unconsciously wish to that 64 percent of Israeli Arabs wanted ers are not just theo­ forget or redeem. Anyone, however, simply to live in Israel with equal rights. retical ideas, but are with an exaggerated sense of being But of course this is exactly what the founded upon Scrip­ indispensable accompanied by a very Israelis cannot allow if they are to ture. She quotes lib­ low self-esteem may be caught in the remain a Jewish state. Sometimes the erally from classic trap, not setting "self-protective limits:' "lines of discrimination are blurred. writers, including The many case studies aid a layman in Hands reach out through the vacuum, Richard Foster and understanding this "Messiah Trap" and and touch:' To Israelis' credit: after the other Quakers. how to escape it. massacres in the refugee camps 400,000 All Christians will fmd this well­ The book can be of benefit to Chris­ Israelis demonstrated against that action written and interesting book helpful. tian readers who sincerely want to be (1 in every 10); nothing like that ever Young mothers or anyone striving to be sacrificial servants, but who do not wish occurred in the U.S. after My Lai. "The "all things to all people" should consider to be "burned out" and hopeless in their United States Agency for International reading this a must for this year! service. If they cannot agree with all Development, which for years had fun­ -Betty M. Hockett the conclusions and if they do not feel neled more than a billion dollars annu­ they fit into the different listed catego­ ally from American taxpayers into the When Helping You Is Hurting Me: ries, they may profit from the self­ Israeli treasury, also resisted funding the Escaping the Messiah Trap examination that the book urges. program to promote peaceful coexis­ Carmen Renee Berry The author's personal testimony in the tence between the Arabs and Jews of Harper & Row, 130 pages, hardback preface makes the book especially valua­ Israel:' And finally there is "Golda $12.95 ble. She writes: "I would like to express Meir's comment that she could forgive This book explores many false motiva­ gratitude to God, from whom I the Arabs for what they had done to tions for service. Christians who experience a love that transforms my Jews but could never forgive them for remember the Bible exhortation, life . . . . I have felt myself being moved what they had made Jews do to Arabs:' "Nobody should seek his own good but forward by God's love, toward healing, Friends, I think, should be especially the good of others" (1 Corinthians 10:24 the enjoyment of life, and an enlarged empathetic with the mutual hurting and NIV), may at first be puzzled by the title capacity for intimacy. In my darkest being hurt of the Arabs and Jews in the and theme of the book. One needs to moments, I sense His presence:' Promised Land. carefully find the perspective of the -Phyllis Cammack -Lauren King

10/EVANGELICAL FRIEND You can have SUBS1l CE not just orm!

BY RICHARD 0. BEZEK

HE TRAGEDY of our spiritual essentials, Jesus gave would have us live is given in end of each hectic day. Yet T time is that many of the clear direction. As Jesus was Luke 6:46-49. In this passage the most important aspect of people who consider that traveling, He entered a vil­ regarding two house builders, our life, a oneness with the they are following God are lage and a woman named the person who heard God's Creator, requires that time be following the form rather Martha welcomed Him into words and put what he allocated to knowing Him. than the substance of a Chris­ her home. As Martha went learned into practice is Jesus provided a clear tian life. about serving the guests, her likened to a builder who built example of the importance of The Form of Christianity sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet his house on a foundation of knowing God. By the age of and listened to His teachings. rock. Life's "storms" had no twelve, His understanding of Similar to the activities that When Martha questioned, permanent effect on the the Old Testament and God's fill most of the week such as "Lord, do you not care that house of this builder. design astonished even the family life, job requirements, my sister has left me to do all In contrast, the person who doctors in the Temple with social activities and recrea­ the serving alone?" (Luke heard God's words and did whom He talked. Knowing tion, church functions and 10:40) Jesus replied, "Martha, not obey them is likened to a and living God's word is sub­ church programs rather than Martha, you are worried and builder who did not dig a stance! So much so that spiritual growth fill the time bothered about so many foundation, but built his Jesus further compared it to a that many people dedicate to things; but only a few things house on the sand. This rock and told Peter that he the church. The church is are necessary, really only builder's house crumbled as possessed this rock-like recognized as the place one, for Mary has chosen the life's storms were characteristic. Jesus stated where time is set aside to good part, which shall not be experienced. In essence, God that His Church would be d'raw one's attention to God. taken away from her:' (Luke would have us replace our built upon those who were However, in the activities 10:41, 42) Jesus was referring human nature with His like Peter. that flow from family and to belief in Him and His mes­ nature as we build our faith Finally, this life of sub­ work life right into the sage as the one essential of by obedience to His Word. stance is the only life that church setting, our focus is life. Mary recognized the With a spiritually mature will bring fulfillment. The often drawn away from the Master, and according to nature, the "storms" of life relationship of creature with essential aspect of church Jesus, Mary was doing the take on proper perspective Creator is the means for us to life-spiritual growth through right thing with her time. She and their diminished effect complete our being and knowing and obeying the was pursuing God by learn­ produces endurance and, thereby have happiness in Creator. The feeling of ing from the words of the miraculously, increased faith! this life. Think about accomplishment from meet­ Lord. Each day we perform a this! if ing the organizational and long succession of work and program needs of the church Building a Life of Substance duties for our family, our Richard 0. Bezek is a member becomes an unrecognized The most meaningful aspect occupation, and our society. of First Friends Church, substitute for the personal of life, our relationship with With so much need to Canton, Ohio. walk with Jesus Christ that God and those individuals He expend energy on the details God intends for our lives. created, is made whole of life, it is little wonder that The Substance of Christianity through our commitment to time for the One who created When presented with the seeking after Him. An excel­ us slips into the background choice of life's physical and lent example of the way God and tends to dissolve by the

MARCH I989 I 11 A Worshipfeast of D~®mJ©® f& ~[(1)©l[f0mJ (])

BY DAVID JAQUITH

BELIEVE there is great value in the idea of distinguishing ered in our corporate body. I keep getting visions of a spirit­ between silent worship and open sharing. crackling period every Sunday-or any time we meet to pray, I Specifically, I think it would be a great advance in our plan, worship-wherein there is a veritable outpouring of joy, Sunday morning services if whoever is in charge would, when reverence, praise, prayer, rich with humor and good report­ the time comes for it, let the people know it is the time for silent voices of a people truly set free. worship. They could then explain that following silent worship Such a thing is desirable. Scripture mandates it! We sing of there will be a time of open sharing, wherein anyone who feels it! Can we not also speak it? led of the spirit to speak may do so. "I love you, Lord, For most regular attenders this may be generally understood and I lift my voice ... :' and such explanation is not needed. Often, though, when "open I have shared with my church family the idea of treating our worship" time comes, someone will speak after only a few open sharing time as a potluck dinner, a holy communion, a moments' quiet (I've done it myself, not knowing better), then royal feast. When a forthcoming potluck is announced, most of others, the ice having been broken, will immediately follow suit. us will faithfully plan to bring a tasty dish to share with others. Sometimes this eliminates the silent time entirely. We would not feel comfortable coming time after time to such Then there is the confusion (not conducive to worship of any an occasion without bringing something. Yet there are those of kind) that can come when the question arises, should I speak us who come to worship service Sunday after Sunday who rarely now or wait? Will I be disturbing someone's silent worship? I if ever think to feed the body of the Lord. suspect even the seasoned worshiper may at times struggle with What will release the floodgates? What is damming the this. flow? I think it a mistake to imagine that we can come to wor­ Then too there is the case, probably all-too-common, of the ship/potluck having given it no preparatory thought during the person who has a true "burden" to share with the body that par­ week. A hot casserole or blackberry pie does not materialize out ticular morning. Open worship time comes. The person waits, of thin air. The Holy Spirit, I suspect, will more readily give giving time for worship in silence, then just as the inner call to expression through the medium of a prepared heart and mind speak comes, the pastor begins the sermon, or some other part of than through a vacuum. the service takes place. I doubt there are many in the typical Scripture that at a crucial moment came alive in your heart congregation who would have the courage to interrupt the pas­ ... a poem of particular beauty and insight ... a report of a per­ tor or a musical number to share a need. sonal encounter with God's grace ... a struggle, a trial, a tempta­ Much of this could be alleviated, I think, if we were simply tion, a downfall, a victory ... words of appreciation and thanks to make a voiced distinction as to which time is which. The for a fellow worker ... how many times have we felt like sharing presider might say something like, "Let's worship the Lord these, yet have held back? Perhaps we don't consider enough together in silence. And after prayer (or some other signal), how extremely vital to the kingdom is the admonition, Feed my there will be a time for anyone who feels led to do so to share sheep. what God has put on your heart:' A note also in the bulletin One of the obstacles is fear of speaking out. I know this would help clarify things for visitors and members alike. well! Yet while this fear may be understood, it must not be toler­ I believe doing this would free all our minds to experience ated. Such fear is the offspring of pride. For me, it means that the blessed peace of together becoming truly silent before the I'd rather be quiet and "safe" than to speak up for God and risk Creator of the universe. being thought a fool. I have heard this matter addressed before-I've raised it at I believe the call of Christ is to meet our fears, confess them, various times myself. I have not noticed it becoming "standard and march straight through them. This I've seen. Once my practice" nor to my knowledge has it been officially and finally focus is off myself and my weaknesses and on God's strength; off laid to rest. If it is in some way counter to an ancient, obscure what I have to give and on what God has to give through me, I (or modern, obvious) Quaker ruling, I'll drop the subject (I begin to know the meaning of Paul's confession: "I can do all think). If not, I would like to at least give a hefty push to the things through Christ who strengthens me:' if argument for it. It seems to me to be too sensible to be shelved. Now I'd like to move to the question of the quality of our David Jaquith is a member of North Valley Friends Church, open sharing time. I believe there is much treasure to be uncov- Newberg, Oregon.

12/EVANGELICAL FRIEND A CERTAIN SHAFT OF LIGHT

MARCH 1989 I 13 A Consultant Could Help Your Church Grow

BY STANLEY PERISHO

AM EXCITED with the opportunities for Friends today. As I talk to Friends I find a desire and an openness on the I part of many to do whatever is necessary to truly be "the people of God" in our world. As I travel from place to place visiting pastors and churches, the most common question I am asked is 'Why don't we grow?" We would like to recapture the vitality of the early Friends movement that made spectacular growth possible. Of course, the primary motivation and direction for the church must come from the Holy Spirit. However, I believe that God has given us resources and we must use them as effectively as possible under His guidance so that we can be effective in reaching the lost for His glory and their eternal salvation. "Church Growth" is not a mechanical, human method of build­ ing bigger churches, but a means God is using to bring people into His Kingdom. Some people are afraid of growth because they errone­ ously feel that in order to grow there must be a compromise of belief or personality. But I believe in all our churches some or most of the people really desire growth. In some, nothing is done because the people can't agree on what might bring about growth. In others, people just don't know what to do to accomplish it. Recently it was suggested that I attend a training session for "Church Growth Consultants" put on by the Charles E. Fuller Institute. I am convinced that Friends have a vital mes­ sage for today's world, but I have been concerned, as have many others, that unless the present trend among Friends is reversed it will not be long till we are extinct. Churches often use "consultants" for other special needs such as enlargement or improvement of facilities, fund raising, or Christian educa­ tion, so why not for better growth patterns? As I listened to Carl George, the director of the Fuller Institute of Evangelism and Church Growth, share examples of churches that were dramatically "turned around" through the Spirit-led use of "consultation'' I became excited with the possibilities for Friends. I came away from the week with a new sense of hope as I saw the value of an outside catalyst (consultant) in helping the local church to better see them­ selves and their possibilities for God. A careful and prayerful look at the nature, gifts, and vision of the local congregation, along with an analysis of the opportunities and needs of the local community and the appli­ cation of church growth principles under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, can open new vistas for ministry and growth. Of course, the local congregation must be willing to make the

14/EVANGELICAL FRIEND that will allow people to walk into the Kingdom of God. This being our purpose, it is imperative that we use whatever tools we can find to be the best disciple makers we can be to the glory of God and the fulfillment of His call to us as a part of His Church. There are many ways a consultation is of value to any local church. These are some of them: 1. It provides a church with an objective view of its strengths, potential, and resources (time, talent, finances, facilities). 2. It assists in aligning present resources with stated pri­ orities, the undiscovered gifts in the congregation, and the potential of the community. 3. It provides a sufficient data base to carry out realistic goal setting and long-range planning. 4. A consultation exposes a congregation to essential Church Growth principles and helps them to understand more of what is happening in their church. 5. It helps in discovering the barriers that are restricting growth and helps find ways to bridge those barriers. 6. It helps a church understand more clearly its basic purpose and philosophy of ministry and strengthen staff and volunteer relationships toward the accomplishment of that purpose. 7. It increases the awareness of people toward their place in the church, thus releasing additional workers for the ministry. 8. It helps build achievable expectations between staff and volunteers. 9. It helps increase both the quality and the quantity of the church's work force. 10. It helps to understand why people come, stay, leave, or really get involved and to build upon these strengths. 11. It helps to better equip the congregation to recognize needed adjustments and changes to see their goal accom­ changes within the community and modify the church's plished. A part of the work of the consultant is to help the strategy accordingly. local church see how these can be accomplished without I am convinced that God wants Friends to again be so sacrificing the integrity or personality of the congregation. empowered by His Spirit that thousands, dare I say millions, The match of "who we are" and "what our community is" will come to know His love and power in our generation. I gives the factors that mix to create the growth opportunity believe that God would have us look at that first generation of before us. God has called us to "make disciples" and that must Spirit-directed Friends as an example for us to follow, not as a be our number one priority in all we do as Christians and as historical exhibit to be viewed with denominational pride. churches. An experienced and knowledgeable outside Your church can grow if you will use the tools and the observer can help the congregation see how they can more persons God has made available to you under the direction effectively fulfill God's call. and empowering of His Holy Spirit. I do not know what The consultant doesn't just "come up with answers" but adjustments or changes would be needed for you or your helps the congregation to ask diagnostic questions that will church, but I believe that Friends today are ready for God to bring to light the answers. A consultant is not simply a do another mighty work among us by His Spirit. I pray that "human computer" with a "bank" of ready answers, but a guide God will help me to lay aside my prejudices and expand my to lead the congregation through the process of analyzing comfort zones so that I may be a part of His miracles in our themselves and their community with an eye to developing day. Won't you join me? means for more effective ministry. Of course there is a cost involved for consulting services, Careful and thorough use of questionnaires completed by but those costs are far outweighed by the potential benefits. all the congregation and tests and interviews of selected The specific materials presented in the training seminar are individuals allow the consultant to view the congregation from available to be used by those trained by the "Church Growth many angles in order to help them find the best means of Institute:' You may want to contact your Yearly Meeting growth for that unique situation. There are no "department superintendent to learn of the availability of consultants in store" answers that fit everywhere, no "universal fit;' and much your area. £F care and prayer must precede the eventual decision to follow Stan Perisho is a recorded minister in Northwest Yearly Meeting a particular plan. There is a constant need to be careful that and has pastored Friends churches in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, we are prayerfully sensitive to the direction of the Spirit, for Colorado, and California. He is founder-director of Sabbath this is God's Church and not a machine that can simply be Ministries, 660 S.E. Edwards Dr., Dundee, OR 97115, which was manipulated to achieve greater productivity. established in july 1986 to encourage and support pastors and We must always keep in mind that our primary purpose is promote renewal in the church. This has included conducting not just to make this church bigger, but to build the bridges seminars, retreats, and special meetings.

MARCH 1989/ 15 WHAT ABOUT OUR FRIENDS?

Some missions commission members during their report are (left to right): Del Coppinger, Roscoe Knight, Willard Ferguson, Phil Burgi, and Bud Van Meter. Pictured below are Kay Burgi, Reta Stuart, Peg Lorimor, Chris Jackson, Dale Chryst (face obscured), Darlene Brown, Mark Ankeny; Cora Burch, Bruce Burch, Janet Johnston, and Charles Binford. basic doctrines and policies of work, was present and the Alliance with provision for reported there are now seven the organization of four Friends churches in Rwanda; geographical regions-namely, Paul and Leona Thornburg Africa, Asia, Latin America, and have moved to Kidaho to North America. The Steering administer a secondary school EFA Considers International Committee would consist of Organization one representative from each of Estes Park, Colorado-The Evan­ the regions. gelical Friends Alliance (EFA) At the closing session, the met in its annual meeting at Coordinating Council approved the YMCA of the Rockies from the concept of EFAI and recom· january 1H 6. Fifty-seven mended that an exploratory Friends were in attendance meeting be scheduled in May representing Northwest, Rocky 1989 with the leader of each Mountain, Mid-America, and interested yearly meeting to Eastern Region yearly meetings meet in Houston for the pur­ and EFM Associate members pose of refining the proposed located on six acres of land children-Kevin, 3, and Julie, Alaska and Iowa. constitution. They would then given by the government; Gary 1-for their first term of service. return to their respective yearly and Connie Young after five The up·to-date news from meetings for their consider· months in Kigali are making recent visits to mission fields ation. progress with the building, hav· was shared during the week by Another major agenda item ing completed the foundation Maurice Roberts, who visited was the decision to encourage as a first step. Kenya, Burundi, and Rwanda; church growth by setting The 1989 Easter offering goal Earl and Janice Perisho-Peru November 5, 1989, as Celebra­ is $80,000 and will be used to and Bolivia; Robert Hess and tion Sunday in all EFA churches plant new churches in Rwanda. Duane Comfort-India, Hong with the goal of 25 percent Videos (5 minutes in length) for Kong, Taiwan, and China. increase in average Sunday both adults and children will In addition, Robert Sheldon, morning attendance. be available to promote the superintendent, reported the Youth Superintendent Royce Friends were encouraged as Rwanda offering. Eskimo Friends Church in Frazier and General they heard reports of these Marjorie Landwert, president Alaska is contributing $1,000 Superintendent Maurice Roberts recent church plantings: to the Rwanda Church. This of Mid-America Yearly Meeting of the Christian Education Com­ Langham Creek, near Hous· mission, reports continued was received with appreciation. Howard Harmon, EFA presi· ton, Texas (MAYM) work in curriculum develop· Phil and Kay Burgi were dent, summarized as the high­ Mountain View, East Vancou· ment in cooperation with other honored for their valuable lights of the week the approval ver, Washington (NWYM) denominational colleagues. volunteer service as EFM treas· to expand the organization and East Hill, Kent, Washington Betty Hockett's seventh book to rename it Evangelical (NWYM) in the series of Life Stories from Frequency Change Friends Alliance International King's Community and New Missions will focus on Anna (EFAI). He explained that the Hope, Richmond, Virginia Nixon, EFC-ER missionary to In order to maintain the qual· initiative for the plan came (EFC-ER) India, and will be available in ity of publication within current from Friends in Third World Kobuk, Alaska (Alaska YM) June. financial constraints, Evangeli· countries before and after All of the EFA yearly meet· cal Friend will be publishing attending the International ings reported Technigrowth The Missions Commission nine issues a year instead of Friends Conference on Evan· Campaigns with varying welcomed Harry Greenberg of ten. This decision of the Evan­ gelism held in Guatemala in degrees of success, but all Wilmore, Kentucky, as missions gelical Friends Alliance Publica· November '87. They requested provided valuable lists of consultant. The decision was tion Commission in their affiliation and further signifi­ interested families to follow up. announced for EFM to assume January meeting will affect cant contacts with evangelical Christian Education Commis· personnel and financial admin· 1989 and 1990 with reinstate· Friends. sion reported that the 1988 istration of the Rough Rock ment of the tenth issue being The objectives in organizing Easter "Miracle Offering" to Friends Mission at Chinle, Ari· reviewed when the 1991 EFAI are fourfold: renewal, construct a church building for zona, beginning in February. budget is considered. Months evangelization, fellowship, and the Friends Church in Rwanda, Tim Fox was commissioned with combined issues are leadership development. Mem· Africa, amounted to $115,900. for missionary service in Mex· January !February, July I August, bership will be open to any Willard Ferguson, one of the ico and expected to leave )anu· and October I November. yearly meeting agreeing to the missionaries who founded the ary 27, with his wife Kathy and

16/EVANGELICAL FRIEND Friends logo designers u;anted

Warren Koch (left) of Northwest Yearly Meeting interviews James Morris, executive director of Evangelical Friends Mission, as part of the missions report.

and Bruce Burch, Eastern Area five full-time and three part­ Blendon Extension Church, superintendent for Evangelical time ministers, and set new Gahanna, Ohio, (David Burton), Friends Church-Eastern Region, records by doubling the mem­ Gilead Friends, (Charles Robin­ urer and accountant for the is treasurer. bership and increasing the Sun­ son), and Boston Heights past eight years. Commission presidents are day morning attendance by 62 Friends Church, Hudson, Ohio, The Youth Commission Earl Perisho-missions, Marjorie percent. (David Peters) are also expand­ reported a successful Youth· Landwert -Christian education, A recorded minister in the ing their ministries via the quake in Denver two weeks Lucy Anderson-publications, Friends Church, john Williams telephone. earlier with 350 attending. and Bruce Bishop will clerk the is a 1967 graduate of Malone Thiwan Pastor Now Bruce Bishop outlined three youth commission. College. He received the M.A.T. Missionary in USA projects for this year, in English Education from the 1. An exchange program to College of Wooster, the M.A. in A Chinese Friends Church in visit other yearly meetings and Sociology from the University the Los Angeles area has report back. of Akron, and the Ph.D. in become a reality. At the first 2. A revolving summer higher education from Iowa service, which was held janu­ internship, with NWYM as the State University (1973). ary 22, 1989, there were 120 beneficiary this year. Prior to moving to Canton in in attendance. 3. Funding a resource person 1979, he was Associate Profes­ Former Taiwan YM presiding who will encourage FY groups. sor of Sociology at Marion Col­ clerk and retired pastor of David Williams of First Denver lege in Indiana, serving in that Northside in Taipei, Pastor Friends will receive the funding position for nine years. Chou, now lives in Los Angeles this year. and is heading up the new During the past few years, church, which is in cooperation The Executive Committee is Williams has been invited as announcing a contest among Williams to Succeed Hess as with Southwest Yearly Meeting, guest speaker at many church Charles Mylander, superinten­ Friends for designing an EFC-ER Superintendent growth seminars, pastors' con­ appropriate logo. One major dent. Pray for our Chinese Beginning july 1, Eastern ferences, youth meetings, and Friends in this new venture. use will be on roadside signs Region Friends Churches will Friends gatherings. In his new to identify locations of evangel­ have a new General Superinten­ position as superintendent, he News Bits ical Friends churches. Entries dent. john P Williams, Jr. (pic­ will supervise programs for the john and Barbara Brantingham should be submitted on 8% x tured), who currently pastors 91 Friends churches in Eastern are now living in Hampton, Vir­ 11 paper and mailed by Sep­ Region Yearly Meeting, focusing ginia, where john has assumed tember 1 to Lucy Anderson, on church planting, missionary the duties of interim pastor at 1201 30th St. NW, Canton, OH outreach, youth ministries, Hampton First Friends Church. 44709. The three best will be social concerns, publications, Their youngest son, Tim, has submitted to the Executive and evangelism. enrolled at William and Mary Committee, who will award a Calls Keep Going Out College, and sons David and prize of $300 for the winning jonathan are caring for the logo. Telephoning Campaigns during business in Taipei while they The Publications Commission january and February have are gone. The Brantinghams announced that the july I been completed in four com­ succeed David Tebbs, who has August magazine will be a joint munities of Eastern Region moved to Canton to help plant issue of Quaker Life and Evan­ Yearly Meeting-three of which a new church in 1989. gelical Friend with the same Canton First Friends Church, are for increasing the outreach four major articles featured. will succeed Robert Hess, who of local churches, and the * * * Next year the EFA commis­ concludes six years in the other to plant a new Friends SALEM FIRST Friends has sions will meet january 10-15, superintendency. church. extended a call to serve as 1990, with Eastern Region as john Williams will have com­ The new church is sponsored senior pastor to Randall Heck­ host. pleted ten years in the Canton by Michigan District and will ert of Sarasota, Florida. Randy Continuing as EFA president pastorate when he takes up his be located in Ann Arbor in the pastored at Deerfield from is Howard Harmon, Northwest new duties at the EFC-ER Holidome, off I-94 and jackson 1979 to 1982, after which he Yearly Meeting superintendent; headquarters office at 1201 Avenue. Celebration Sunday served as chaplain in the U.S. Maurice Roberts, superinten­ 30th Street NW, in Canton. will be March 12. According to Army until january 1988. dent of Mid-America Yearly Under his leadership, Canton Pastor Ron Elie, they are hop­ * * * Meeting, is vice president; First Friends completed the ing for 30,000 dial-ups with CAMP CAESAR dates for this Randy Littlefield, director of construction of a new sanctu­ volunteers doing the calling summer are june 26-)uly 1 Church Growth for Mid-America ary and a family center, from the Friendship House of Senior High; july 3-8 junior Yearly Meeting, is secretary; increased the staff to include Ypsilanti Friends Church. High.

MARCH I989 I 17 Harry Flanigan of Virginia Beach (Providence Friends Church) purchased a warm jacket for this little boy and presented it to him.

when the tornado struck, but adults in presenting the on Christmas morning rejoiced Christmas story through to find a pony had been pur· drama. Following the service chased for him by a caring gifts were presented to all the group at Canton Friends who children present, and refresh· learned of the loss through ments consisting of tamales, Friends Provide Helping Dean johnson. salad, cookies, coffee, and Hands, Listening Ears FDS formed in 197 4 in cocoa were served. Sacked Friends Disaster Service response to a tornado in Zenia, treats were given to all present. 'Iraining Center laking Form responded quickly to help with Ohio, and has since worked out relief efforts after the tornado Caring Ministry Spreads In February, Midyear Board an arrangement with the Red Through Church Meetings were held in New· struck the area of Raleigh, Cross whereby members pro· North Carolina, on November The Haviland Friends Church berg, Oregon. Boards, depart· vide labor while the Red Cross ments, commissions, and 29. Dean johnson has made provides materials and some has enrolled in the Stephen four trips to Nash County, Series, which is a system of councils of the Yearly Meeting meals. As important as the met to dream and plan for the which was the area assigned ministry of replacing physical training lay people to do caring by the Red Cross for FDS to ministry. Those who will year ahead. structures is the ministry of The missions project of help. An estimated 70 Quaker encouragement, hope, and car· become involved will learn volunteers have worked skills and develop their talents developing a center for training ing that members provide to pastors in Arequipa, Peru, is an together to replace roofs and disaster victims. for bringing Christ's healing reconstruct destroyed buildings. love to people who are exciting dream taking form. depressed or experiencing Arequipa is the second largest other stresses in life. city in Peru. This center would Pastor Dave and jan Robin· serve as a central church and son will attend training in training center, bringing january. believers together for worship jan Robinson, wife of Dave, on Sunday, who would then has been diagnosed as having evangelize through extension cancer. Please remember Dave churches spread throughout and Jan in prayer. the city. Three New Churches News Bits On the local level, the three Marian Roberts represented Mid· new churches planted this fall America Yearly Meeting at the in the Northwest are growing Iglesia Amigos Church Friends Consultation on Testi· Christmas and stabilizing into worshiping monies, Ad·vices and Queries, at congregations. Several home The Iglesia Amigos Church held Quaker Hill Conference Center, Bible studies have developed a Christmas Eve service with Richmond, Indiana, December and people are experiencing a 46 Hispanics in attendance. 8·11. This event was sponsored personal relationship with jesus The children gave readings, by Earlham School of Religion Christ as well as meaningful sang songs, and assisted the and the Conference Center. relationships with others. The Board of Evangelism began FDS volunteers rebuilt this home, plans for another plant next installing an indoor bathroom to fall. replace the outhouse which was Travel with a Friend destroyed by the tornado. Complete Travel Services Jamboree On two occasions, workers • Reservations and Ticketing: Airlines, Trains, Fifty-one junior high students from Ohio Yearly Meeting Hotels, Cars, Tours and Customized Travels from Oregon and Washington (Barnesville) have traveled • Special International Air Rates gathered at Twin Rocks Friends south to join the work. In its for Students, Ministers, and Missionaries Camp for the annual junior Christmas Eve edition, the High Jamboree retreat directed Akron Beacon Journal had as 658-6600 (Local) by high school students from their lead story "Ohio Quakers 1-800-225-4666 (Oregon and USA Toll-Free) the Newberg Area. Help Family Rebuild Lives After George Fox College student Tornado:' The writer then Folkways Travel Corey Beals provided the main related the story of a 12-year­ 14600 SE Aldridge Rd., Portland, OR 97236-6518 messages on prayer and being old boy whose horse was killed grounded in Christ.

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Volleyball "link" for those without a rela- for children in public and track, and the Andrews Foun- Area volleyball tournaments in tionship with God. private schools, and home dation in Cleveland has given late February are warm-up schoolers. $5,000 toward a new lighting Rea Announces Time competitions for the Yearly board for the Performing Arts for Change On January 22, Pastor Eldon Meeting-wide Volleyball Touma- Cox's sermon emphasized the Hall. ment held April 7 and 8 on the Jack Rea submitted his resigna- sanctity of life, as Paonia tion as superintendent of New Youth Ministries Major GFC campus. This is an annual Friends commemorated the Implemented at FBC event which brings over 400 Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting infamous Roe vs. Wade U.S. high school students to the on January 7, 1989, to the Supreme Court decision. Addi- AABC, the accrediting associa- campus. yearly meeting executive tionally, Tom and Diane Sheefer tion for Friends Bible College, board. The resignation is effec- of Cedaridge, Colorado, recently gave complete approval for a tive June 30. Rea indicated spoke to Paonia Friends about new Youth Ministries Major that the change comes with a the Delta County (Colorado) that is now being offered at sense of the Lord's leading that Pregnancy Resource Center. The Friends Bible College. Academic the time has come for some- center provides aid for Dean Dr. Bruce Hicks stated, one else to provide leadership teenagers and adults in crisis "We're happy to be able to to RMYM. He will have served pregnancies and offers an alter- meet this growing need within for seven and a half years in native to abortions. our denomination. the position. "The youth ministry program OMAHA, NEBRASKA-William is designed on the basis of our Rea and his family moved to Wagner of Clearwater, Florida, Colorado Springs in January of own research and input from held special meetings here in our denomination's youth 1982 to take the position. The early ApriL previous four and a half years leadership. A strong appeal RMYM Churches Participate they had served as mission- was made for this program to in 50-day Adventure aries in Taiwan with Evangelical include adequate experience in Friends Church-Eastern Region. practicum and internship, so it Several Rocky Mountain Yearly is a highly practical program Meeting churches participated RMYM Briefs emphasizing observation and in the Chapel of the Air's 1989 'practics: " 50-day Adventure. ALLEN, NEBRASKA-Springbank Among churches taking part Friends recently viewed a were Albuquerque Friends, First video, The Genesis Solution, Denver Friends, and Springbank with attenders from the local Friends. Lutheran and Methodist churches. The videotape's The theme of the adventure, Kappa Delta Pi theme shows how the basic Comes to Malone which ran from February 5 Christian belief in creation can through March 26, was "50 be foundational at preventing A new chapter of the Kappa days for Christ to visit my com- lawlessness and societal sins Delta Pi honor society in edu- munity:' Participants in the like abortion, homosexuality, cation was started at Malone program had five disciplines to and pornography. College, Canton, Ohio, in Janu- follow during the time period. ary with 42 students and 11 LAMAR, COLORADO-Faith In addition, a special journal faculty members inducted into QVW- Year Long was used to help guide every- Friends here has designated the new Rho Tau chapter. one in the disciplines and the the first Sunday of each month Donna Brandon is the faculty opportunities in adventure theme. Journals as Special Friends Sunday from sponsor, and Dr. Bruce Jorgen- Christian service were available for adults, January through ApriL The sen, who is international presi- youths, and children. goal is for everyone to bring a dent, was on hand for the sponsored by Friends Disciplines included reading friend to church. The effort will induction ceremony. the book In His Steps by culminate April 30, when old inner city- refugee Charles M. Sheldon; daily Scrip- and newcomers will join to eel- College Benefits from Grants social services ture readings and study ques- ebrate Lamar Faith Friends' The Malone campus is to etc. tions; a daily prayer that asks 1Oth anniversary. receive some material improve- the Lord to work in the com- PAONIA, COLORADO-Women ments due to two grants that Quaker Volunteer Witness munity where one lives; assign- in Paonia Friends have have been awarded recently. 101 Quaker Hill Drive ments to represent Jesus organized "Moms in Touch;' a The Hoover Foundation has Richmond, IN 47374 Christ's interests in our com- weekly meeting in which con- contributed $50,000 toward (317) 962-7573 munity; and seeking to be a cerned mothers gather to pray the cost of resurfacing the

MARCH rg8g / 19 Hou; to attend college in the future and pay at today s rates

I!IIIJI.IId!l Friends Bible College A Theological Education With A Practical Difference dren enter college they pay News Notes nothing more for tuition and Making a difference among Friends-learning ministry fees, despite rate increases. The FBC Concert Choir will be with evangelical Friends leaders in Friends churches A prepayment of $1,000 is touring New Mexico, Arizona, committed to authentic Friends teaching and practice. and California spring-break required to open a TMO week March 16-28. Director Masters of Arts/Ministry/Divinity Degrees account, with payments in Write or call collect Dr. Don Ashley, Friends Center Director $250 increments thereafter, for Bob Ham is in his tenth year of Azusa Pacific University, Graduate School of Theology leading the choir on tour to Azusa, CA 91702-7000 • Phone: (818) 969-4212 as long as parents wish to pay. The sooner parents pay for various areas of the We do not discriminate regarding color, national origin, gender or handicap. United States. four years' tuition the more they save, because all pay­ Concerts will be held in Innovative Master of Arts one evening per week and ments are based on current tui­ Hugoton, Kansas; Albuquerque, Program Offered to Area selected Saturdays, the stu· tion rates. and Sante Fe, New Mexico; Educators dents may complete the For example, if a college's Phoenix, and Mesa, Arizona; program. Whittier, Yorba Linda, Glendora, Dr. Richard Felix, president of 1989 tuition rate is $7,000, Escondido, Alhambra, Garden Friends University, Wichita, Athletic Scholarships parents' 1989 payments are Grove, Lake Elsinore, and Spring announced that in the univer­ Provided applied toward $7,000. If the Valley, California. sity's continuing commitment college's 1990 tuition rate is to the educational needs of A trust fund to provide annual $8,500, parents' 1990 pay­ * * * working adults, Friends will scholarships for student ath· ments are applied toward SEVERAL FBC PROFESSORS offer its innovative Master of letes has been established for $8,500. The longer parents traveled to various areas this Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree George Fox College (Newberg, wait to pay, the more pay­ school year, including Europe to the Hutchinson area in the Oregon). ments it will take to pay off and Guatemala. spring of 1989. This is the first The charitable trust fund has one year's tuition. Christian Education instructor off-campus offering of one of been created by long-time col­ TMO, a nonprofit organization Mark Wade attended the the university's new master's lege supporters james and Lila established in 1986 to help National Association of Profes­ programs. Miller, Portland. The income institutions meet future costs sors of Christian Education will give the Newberg college of education, offers greater Fully accredited by the North funding equivalent to five or Seminar in Vail, Colorado. Central Association of Colleges financial return than personal johndy and jo Lewis, FBC six full tuition scholarships savings plans, according to Don and Schools, Friends Univer· annually. staff and faculty members, sity's Master of Arts in Teach­ Millage, GFC vice president of went to Germany, where they ing degree is designed to fit In keeping with college financial affairs. If parents visited their daughter, art into the schedules of working policy, the income will be used invest amounts equal to TMO museums, castles, cathedrals, teachers. It is a practical to fund 10 to 15 student ath­ payments in typical savings and other points of interest. degree that utilizes each letes with partial tuition accounts, their accrued savings Choir director Bob Ham teacher's classroom as a learn­ scholarships, President Edward over the years will be less than attended the American Choral ing lab. E Stevens said. what a future education will cost, he said. Directors Association in Louis· Classes are modular in struc­ Pay for Your Child's College ville, Kentucky, March 8·11. ture: MAT students finish one Education Now Homecoming Honors FBC science instructor jim course completely before With college costs rising, many Nationally known author Leininger and wife, Roberta progressing on to the next. The parents worry that their chil­ Richard Foster was honored as (FBC librarian), spent two students also begin and finish dren will not be able to afford Alumnus of the Year at George seeks in Guatemala visiting the program together, which a college education. George Fox College's 1989 Homecom­ their son and daughter-in-law, bonds them into a supportive Fox College has taken steps to ing February 17·18. Charles and Chelle, mission­ network of professional col­ alleviate that worry with an Frank and Genevieve (Badley) aries there. leagues all headed toward the innovative prepayment plan. Cole were named GFC's 1989 same goal. * * * Stepping into a financial fore­ Volunteers of the Year. THANKS to everyone who A regional group of 20 front, George Fox and eight Rebecca (Thomas) Ankeny boosted the Christmas Wreath teachers will be formed in other colleges in the United and Fred Van Gorkom were giving to a grand total of Hutchinson, including teachers States offer a prepayment plan named Young Alumna and $76,854 this year, surpassing from the Hutchinson area and through the National Tuition Young Alumnus of the Year. last year's total by $11,691!! from member schools of the Maintenance Organization. GFC's Homecoming 1989 Educational Services and Staff Through TMO, parents have the kicked off February 17 with a * * * Development Association of opportunity to pay now for a "Performing Arts Showcase;' NffiE: LADIES AUXILIARY SALE Central Kansas (ESSDACK). In four-year education at George and coronation of the 1989 Saturday, October 7, 1989 just under two years, meeting Fox College. When their chi!- Homecoming court.

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gles. The book used for study added to the staff of HUNTER WESTGATE, Columbus, Ohio, was Christians in a Crooked HILLS, Greensboro, North Caro­ Friends (Randy Neiswanger) World by Stephen M. Miller. lina, Friends (Dale Dragomir). was led in revival meetings The class is led by Pastor Rod Bill is part-time Christian educa­ October 21-23 by noted evan­ and Anna Grafton. tion director and has started a gelist and youth specialist Dr. Pastor Baisley of Springfield CYC children's ministry on Wed­ Bob Laurent. (Editor's note: With first mention of a Evangelical Church, Ohio, con­ nesday nights at the church An average of 30 individuals church, the name of its pastor is noted in parentheses.) ducted children's meetings with an average attendance of attended a Christian Leadership November 6 through 10 at 30. He will graduate from john Seminar presented at URBANA, Youth and Christian TRINITY, Van Wert, Ohio, Wesley College in May. Ohio, Friends (James Chess) Education Friends (Duane Rice). Spiritual Life and Church November 11-13 by Max and BETHEL, Hugoton, Kansas (Rick Part of the Christmas holiday Growth Kathleen Huffman of Muncie, Garrison, youth pastor), spon­ celebration at LONE STAR, Indiana. On December 11, EAST HILL, sored a bake sale at the Moon­ Hugoton, Kansas, Friends (Larry In October RAISIN VALLEY, Kent, Washington, Friends light Maddness that was held Trezise) was the Sunday school Adrian, Michigan, Friends (Dale (Richard Hayes) held their first in downtown Hugoton. Pro­ classroom decorating contest. Chryst) decided to have a year­ services as a new church plant ceeds from the sale went to A prize was given for the "best­ long project of collecting a mile under the Board of Evangelism. support the youth activities. dressed" class. of pennies (84,480) for the new During the month of December At PELHAM Wednesday extension church in ANN Youth from WILLOUGHBY they began bonding as a group night children's programs ARBOR On December 11 Rai­ HILLS, Willoughby, Ohio, through worship and fellow­ include Rainbow Kids (ages 5-9) sin Valley presented Ron Elie, Friends (Dale Diggs) traveled to ship. The ladies met for a PELHAM, Fenwick, Ontario, and Gospel Kids (ages 10-13). the church planter, with a "ten­ The youth participated in cookie exchange and left with mile" check. Canada, Friends (Matthew a sampling of cookies and Chesnes) during a weekend in "Youth Overnight" at WIL· Roy Skeeter, associate pastor LOUGHBY HILLS and a youth friendships "to come:' November. Special events During the month of january at FRIENDSWOOD, Texas, was included sight-seeing at Niagara retreat in Aurora, Ohio. guest speaker at the seminar MT. CARMEL, Cable, Ohio, East Hill members enjoyed a Falls on Saturday and a carry­ concert by Bill Price from Ore­ on spiritual gifts January 29 at in meal Sunday noon. Friends (Fred Clagg) youth, the AUSTIN, Texas (Cliff Loesch), assisted by adults, made gon and experienced their first A new Sunday school class potluck. The ladies joined for a Friends Church. began in December at EAST Christmas grave wreaths and Stan Scott, a former atheist blankets to raise money for tea on a Saturday and had a GOSHEN, Beloit, Ohio, Friends representative from Rodda and television newsman, will (Rod Grafton) for post-high sin- Endeavors for Christ and Camp conduct revival meetings at Caesar Fund, clearing $700. share some of the latest ideas in home decorating. The youth BAYSHORE, Texas (Glenn Arm­ COLONY, Newport News, Vir­ strong), February 19-23. WILLIAM PENN ginia, Friends (William Lock­ met with Bruce Bishop and Terry Worthington, pastor at COLLEGE wood) youth enjoyed a began establishing their youth program. BETHEL Friends, Hugoton, Academic Dean of "sleepover" December 31 at Kansas, conducted revival ser­ the College the the home of Bonnie Dame. Supper groups continue at ORANGE ROAD, Westerville, vices for SPRINGFIELD, Reporting directly to the In january parents and teens Colorado, Friends Church President, the Academic Dean Ohio, Friends (Tim Kelley). The engaged in an excellent study (Dennis West) in November. of the College is Administra­ series, "For Parents Only;' by book of study is Where Two or tor of all academic programs, Three are Gathered Together by HAVILAND, Kansas, Friends responsible for the overall Dr. John White and Dr. john planning, development, and Baucom. Lyman Coleman. (Dave Robinson) plans a "50 coordination. Candidates should hold an BELOIT Youth, Ohio (James earned doctorate and show Hollingsworth), attended the evidence of administrative Qaaker< A mutual benefit and teaching experience in a Friends Youth Winter Retreat at society organized and liberal arts setting. Aurora Woodlands Inn, Aurora, Benevolen-t operated by Friends William Penn College is a Ohio, which featured artist since 1933 four-year, coeducational, Socie-ty liberal arts college founded by Steven Curtis Chapman. the Society of Friends (Quak­ During morning worship The Quaker Benevolent Society provides a channel for cooperative ers), offering a Bachelor of GILEAD, assistance to loved ones in time of bereavement. More than just Arts Degree in 28 majors. Mt. Gilead, Ohio, financial assistance, QBS conveys caring and comfort to beneficia­ Send letter, vitae, and refer­ Friends (Charles Robinson), ries. Member benefits are provided through $2.00 contributions by ences to: enjoyed the children of the each member upon notification of a death within the membership. John D. Wagoner, President Anyone, age 10 to 65 inclusive, may apply for membership. William Penn College Sunday school and CYC in a Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 combined Christmas program. For more information write: EO Employer Bill Crowder, son of Don and Quaker Benevolent Society • P.O. Box 247 • Newberg, OR 97132 Clara Lee Crowder, has been

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Day Adventure for Christ to new Mexico Friends ministry On December 7 the Friends the environment in which they Visit My Community," February slides and a short video on the Women from RAMONA, Okla­ serve the Lord. 5 through Easter, March 26. Rwanda, Africa, mission effort. homa (Lyle Whiteman), took The entire TRINITY, Van Wert, SAXAPAHAW, Graham, North BATTLE CREEK held their their comforter and other church enjoyed the first prayer Carolina, Friends (Doug missionary conference the Christmas gifts to Kickapoo breakfast of the new year. On Durham) had a successful week of October 23. The activi­ Indian Mission near McCloud, December 29 Manny and Bren­ Friends Day-267 in atten­ ties included a presentation of Oklahoma. da Chavarria and children, mis­ dance and dinner for all. A flags, a Sunday school interna­ In the "Bible for Russia" proj­ sionaries to Mexico, shared a new public address system has tional expo, and a progressive ect, BARBERTON, Ohio (Brian video and slides of their work. been installed. potluck international dinner. Cowan), church purchased The GILEAD Mary Evelyn At SARASOTA, Florida (John WESTGATE enjoyed a brief eight sets of books in the Rus­ Moore Missionary Circle had Williams, Sr.), 25 Friends are visit from the Ani! Solanki fam­ sian language and sent them their Ladies Annual Talent Auc­ reading through the Bible in ily from India, whom they sup­ to families whose addresses tion. They had a successful 1989. Sermons and Bible ported in the early eighties were furnished by the National evening and raised $87 4 studies often correlate with the while Ani! was working on his Association of Evangelicals. toward their missionary readings for the week. doctorate from Ohio State DEERFIELD, Ohio, Friends project. At FULTON CREEK, Radnor, University. The Solankis (Wayne Evans) observed Mis­ A special missions project for Ohio (Charles Frey), revival ser­ presently reside in Harrison­ sion Sunday in january with vices with Earl Bailey of Canton the Rough Rock Mission was burg, Virginia, where Ani! is on Sunday school classes leading recently completed by HUNTER were most rewarding. Earl was sabbatical while teaching and "tours" of countries in which able to minister also in three HILLS. Over the past year, translating the Bible into Friends missionaries work. funds have been gathered to local schools to about 650 stu­ Gujarati. dents. Curtis Williams of Day­ Members purchased tickets be used for the purchase of a ton, Ohio, was evangelist. PRATT, Kansas, Friends (John for information on dress, food, new pickup truck for the mis­ Havens) received their annual housing, churches, culture, sion. This project was coordi­ Missions White Christmas offering on exports, history, and geography nated by jack Rea, superin­ SPRINGBANK Friends,' Allen, December 18. The offering was during the tours. The purpose tendent of Rocky Mountain Nebraska (Roger Green), annual sent to the mission work in was to better acquaint every· Yearly Meeting; $4,602 was col­ missionary dinner included Rwanda, Africa. one with the missionaries and lected for the project.

There's Still Time To Register for FOURTH FRIENDS MINISTERS CONFERENCE April 20-24, 1989 Theme "By My Spirit, Saith the Lord" Exciting workshops are waiting for you. They include such things as: Pastoral Leadership: A Study in Equipping Ministry The Practicalness of Prayer The Prophetic Voice of Quaker Women A Life 111at Testifies to Salvation Youth Ministry Resource Revue Adding Sparkle to Your Marriage Ministry to the Poor - Church in Action Blended Families Reaching Those Who Hate Us Helping Alcoholic and Chronically Dependent Global Vision: An Important Dynamic for the Church Families Local Meeting Free to Be God's Woman Growing a Sunday School Handling Stress in the Ministry And many more led by capable leadership. Enjoy the sights of Colorado by joining a tour planned on Saturday afternoon. For further information call Mary Glenn Hadley, 101 Quaker Hill Dr., Richmond, IN 47374. (317) 962-7573. Registration forms are found in the January-February issue of Quaker Life and Evangelical Friend.

22/ EVANGELICAL FRIEND Babies receive cribs and roses

Family Life to the church by one of their "Baby Day;• january 8, was A family life seminar with Larry former members. It was re· observed. Parents and other and Kathy Willett entitled modeled into apartments for relatives gathered around the "Buildin!; Your Christian Home" use as a temporary home for babies as the pastor dedicated was held at GILEAD November families in need. the little one and gave each HUNTER HILLS recently com· one a red rose. 19, 20. Births ORANGE ROAD started a pleted a $40,000 remodeling Senior adults at BOISE, project. The sanctuary was Idaho, Friends (Harold Antrim) ALKYER-To Mark and Kelly Alkyer, a son, "Covenant Group" january 12, Christopher Jonathon, August 8, 1988, studying the book Beginnings remodeled and decorated with enjoyed the camaraderie of Wadsworth, Ohio. carpeting, stained glass win· by Lyman Coleman, a six-week their peers at an overnight trip ANDRES-To David and Shanna Andres, a course aimed at building a dows, and chandeliers. to McCall on january 30·31. son, Adam David, January 26, 1989, New· sense of community. Relief and Outreach The Senior Sneak is sponsored berg Friends, Oregon. In early january, EVANGEL!· by Quaker Hill conference. A ARNOLD-To Steve and Sharon Arnold, a GREENLEAF has a Senegal seminar on "Jesus: Rock Solid" son, Casey Steven, November 11, 1988, CAL FRIENDS, Omaha, (Africa) Well display made by Orange Road Friends, Westerville, Ohio. Nebraska (Peter Schuler), was part of the retreat. Febru· Glenn Koch to welcome funds ary 3·5 was a ski retreat for BENSON-To Bryce and Sherrie Benson, a showed the film A Man Called for such a project, sponsored couples at Quaker Hill. A high· daughter, Crystal Marie, November 24, Norman that was produced by 1988, Alva Friends, Oklahoma. by the Social Concerns Com· light of these trips was the Focus on the Family. mittee for Overseas Relief. BERMUDEZ·KOCH-To Jaime and Genevieve viewing of the ice sculptures Bermudez·Koch, a daughter, Gabrielle Joy, Church Building and AUSTIN, Texas, hosted a made by McCall residents. December 7, 1988, in Yuma, Arizona. Equipment party at one of the cottages at CHRIST FELLOWSHIP, Greens· BOSTRON-To Conrad and Donna Bostron, Travis State School, a home for a son, Allen Earl, December 10, 1988, Hay To improve the church sanctu· bora, North Carolina (Jack mentally retarded persons. Springs, Nebraska. ary, pastor's office, and library, Tebbs), had a wonderful 1988. The ORANGE ROAD Women's BRUCE-To Brian and Sandy Bruce, a son, Evangelical Friends, OMAHA, Telemarketing, installing a class- Lane Michael, September 28, 1988, Argo· Nebraska, members recently Christian Fellowship purchased room trailer, other expansion nia Friends, Kansas. two cribs for the Crisis Preg- raised money toward the pur- projects, choir programs, and BUCK-To Brian and Cindy Buck, a daugh· chase of vertical Levolor blinds. nancy Center. children's programs were some ter, Kayleigh Danielle, August 3, 1988, Westgate Friends, Columbus, Ohio. LIBERAL, Kansas, Friends FUIJON CREEK, Radnor, of the highlights. "Adopt a (Paul Shugart) held a day of Ohio, Friends' (Charles Fye) Family" project made BURTON-To Derrick and Brenda Burton, a Christmas giving went to the Christmas real to children. daughter, Elizabeth Nicole, August 14, celebration on january 8 for 1988, Saxapahaw Friends, North Carolina. burning of the mortgage. Spe· Delaware County Crisis Preg· BYHALIA, Ohio, Friends nancy Center. A representative CLARK-To Rob and Judy Clark, a son, Rus- cia! guests were former pastors (Richard Worden) renovated the sell Kade, December 2, 1988, Booker Jim and Jeanne Pitts and Ron of the Center spoke to the church sanctuary and added Friends, Texas. church, and the pastor serves and Mary Brown. insulation and fans. A new CLARK-To Welford and LaCoyia Clark, a on the Board of Directors. nursery was completed. daughter, Aretha Simone, December 7, UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas, 1988, Denver, Colorado. Friends (Pastoral team) held an Other Important Events At BARBERTON, Flower Day open house at the "Friends CROMER-To Kerry and Crystal Cromer, a At PLEASANT VIEW, Eagle in December was conducted by daughter, Lodie Lynn, November 1, 1988, Place;' a house that was given Haviland Friends, Kansas. Springs, North Carolina, Friends the youth-80 carnations were (Lynn Shreve), on january 1 delivered for donations of $2 DAVIS-To Chuck and Renee Davis, a Catherine Parsons, outgoing each to brighten someone's daughter, Janessa Danielle, October 12, SCHOOL 1988, Orange Road Evangelical Friends, treasurer, was presented an day. Westerville, Ohio. ADMINISTRATOR engraved certificate of recogni· FERRY ROAD, Danville, Vir· Applications are being tion for 15 years of service as ginia, Friends (Charles Kernodle) accepted for the position EMPLOYMENT treasurer of the church. held a Musical Talent Night OPPORTUNITIES of Administrator, North January 1, featuring special tal- Idaho Christian School, FIRST DENVER Friends, Barclay Press is taking operated by Hayden Lake Colorado (Chuck Orwiler), mem· ent from members of the applications for a Friends Church, Hayden ber Jerry Lemons received the church. Guest speaker Carolyn typesetter and a Lake, Idaho. "School Administrator of the Winstead shared information pressman. Applicants Grades: 7-12. Salary: regarding her ministry in hospi· should have printing Year Award" in December. experience. For informa- $20,000 Lemons, who is an elementary tals and nursing homes. Position to begin June tion, write or call: 15, 1989. principal in the Aurora School BETHEL Friends, Hugoton, Dan McCracken District, was honored by the Address: Kansas, was featured on the Barclay Press 251 W. Miles Colorado Alliance of Business. ABC Television Network show 600 East Third Street Hayden Lake, ID 83835 Newberg, OR 97132 At ALUM CREEK, Marengo, U.S. Farm Report on the week- 5031538-7345 Ohio, Friends (Dane Ruff), end of February 25, 26.

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FRYE-Hester D. Frye, 88, December 6, ENGEL-To Mark and Teri Engel, a son, 1988, Trinity Friends, Martinsville, Virginia. Aaron Robert, January 3, 1988, Taipei, Taiwan. HALL-Ron Hall, September 2, 1988, West· gate Friends, Columbus, Ohio. FICK-To John and Danita Fick, a son, Jason Michael, December 10, 1988, Damascus Unforeseen Joy The Spoken Ministry HARBERT-Anna Griffith Harbert, 83, janu­ Friends, Ohio. Serving a Friends Meeting Among Friends ary 16, 1989, Damascus Friends, Ohio. as Recording Clerk Three Centuries of HOLTON-Charles Holton, 70, October 23, GOWING-To Harland and Nancy Gowing, a Progress and Development son, Thomas Harlan, December 10, 1988, by Damon Hickey 1988, Greenleaf Friends, Idaho. Eugene Friends, Oregon. This manual for recording clerks by Seth B. Hinshaw JOHNSON-Clarence Johnson, 83, December 8, 1988, Newberg Friends, Oregon. HALLIBURTON-TO Raymond and Tricia Hal­ shows how, why and gives the This former pastor and yearly liburton, a son, Blake Chase, November 18, experienced or novice ex­ KING-Fern J. King, 84, November 25, meeting superintendent ably puts 1988, Booker Friends, Texas. amples full of humor and hope. 1988, Beloit Friends, Ohio. the development of the Quaker KIRK-Charles Kirk, june 17, 1988, Alba HAMPTON-To Larry and Paula Hampton, $2.00 plus shipping and handling ministry in historical perspective. a daughter, Kelsey LeAnn, November 29, Friends, Missouri. 1988, Newberg Friends, Oregon. $9.00 plus shipping and handling LEATHERMAN-Pauline Leatherman, 84, january 21, 1989, Wadsworth, Ohio. HANNEN-To Mr. and Mrs. James Hannen, Published by North Carollna Yearly Meeting a daughter, Hannah Marie, November 17, 903 New Garden Road Greensboro NC 27410 LeROY-Grace LeRoy, September 8, 1988, 1988, Smithfield Friends, Ohio. Westgate Friends, Columbus, Ohio. AVAIT.ABLE AT QUAKER BOOKSTORES JAMES-To Norman and Theresa James, a McCON-Calvin McCon, October 7, 1988, daughter, Elizabeth Anne, October 26, East Goshen Friends, Salem, Ohio. 1988, Spokane Friends, Washington. ROSS-To Rick and Debbie Ross, a daugh· LANGNESS-WILLIAMS. Marilyn Langness NEAL-Margie Hanks Neal, 44, November 21, 1988, Saxapahaw Friends, North JONES-To Rick and Karen Jones, a son, ter, Rebecca Lynn, January 12, 1989, and Scot Williams, October 15, 1988, Bat· Carolina. Zachary Abraham, October 5, 1988, West· Orange Road Evangelical Friends, Wester· tie Creek Friends, Battle Creek, Michigan. gate Friends, Columbus, Ohio. ville, Ohio. NEAL-William Murry Neal (husband of LEACH-CRANDALL. Marcile Leach and Margie), 46, December 13, 1988, Saxapa· SMITH-To Michael and Beth Smith, a Robert Crandall, December 31, 1988, New­ JUNGBLUTH-TO Harold and Victoria Jung· haw Friends, North Carolina. bluth, a daughter, Michaela Hope, Decem· daughter, Emily Ann, August 6, 1988, Alba berg Friends, Oregon ber 1, 1988, Denver, Colorado. Friends, Missouri. PAXSON-Albertine Paxson, 67, March 18, MAYER-HUFFMAN. Tammy Mayer and Jeff 1988, Argonia Friends, Kansas. LOGAN-To Charles and LuAnne Logan, a STICKEL-TO Denny and Margie Stickel, a Huffman, December 10, 1988, Trinity son, Charles William Ill (Trey), November daughter, Priscilla Katherine, October 24, Friends, Van Wert, Ohio. RANSBOTTOM-Clarence Ransbottom, 92, 19, 1988, Riverton Friends, Kansas. 1988, Westgate Friends, Columbus, Ohio. October 20, 1988, Independence Friends, MOORE-SARGENT. Dana Moore and Carol Kansas. LUNDEEN-To Steve and Robin Lundeen, a THRONWEBER-To Bruce and Penny Thron· Sargent, December 10, 1988, Damascus RIDER-Keith Rider, 78, August 11, 1988, son, Nicholas Alan, November 20, 1988, Weber, a daughter, Katya Marie, November Friends, Ohio. Alba Friends, Missouri. Fowler Friends, Kansas. 24, 1988, Mountain View Friends, Colorado. NESBITT-DAY. Beverly Nesbitt and Ralph ROBERTS-Marie Coffin Roberts, 79, Janu­ Day, December 31, 1988, Orange Road MILLER-To Michael and Leann Miller, a ary 10, 1989, Boise Friends, Idaho. daughter, Emily Faye, November 6, 1988, TWADDLE-To james and Lynnette (Moore) Evangelical Friends, Westerville, Ohio. Wadsworth, Ohio. '!Waddle, a son, James Len, Jr., April 25, ROSS-Frank Ross, December 21, 1988, 1988, Sebring Friends, Ohio. SCHUCK-HIBBS. Frances Schuck and Carol West Park Evangelical Friends, Cleveland, NEISWANGER-To Darren and Linda E. Hibbs, Greenleaf Friends, Idaho, Septem· Ohio. Neiswanger, a son, Joshua Glenn, Novem· ber 24, 1988. ber 4, 1988, Westgate Friends, Columbus, Marriages ROSS-Matthew Ross, October 26, 1988, Ohio. BINFORD-BROWN. Carol Binford and Car· SELFRIDGE-BRYAN. joAnn Selfridge to Pelham Friends, Welland, Ontario, Canada. mie Brown, November 26, 1988, Friends­ Randy Bryan, December 31, 1988, Faith PARKER-To Jim and Linsey Parker, a ROTH-Ruth Roth, 81, November 19, 1988, wood Friends, Texas. Friends Church, Lamar, Colorado. daughter, Emily Ann, November 9, 1988, West Park Evangelical Friends, Cleveland, Battle Creek Friends, Michigan. BOWMAN-GONGORA. Lori J. Bowman and WHITTENBERG-ENGLE. Patsy Whittenberg Ohio. David H. Gongora, August 13, 1988, Trinity and Frank Engle, Jr., December 30, 1988, SHAVER-Maudye juanita Shaver, 84, PAXSON-To Larry and Mary Paxson, a Friends, Martinsville, Virginia. Newberg Friends, Oregon. December 16, 1988, Alum Creek Friends, son, Paul Anthony, April16, 1988, Argonia Friends, Kansas. BRADLEY-SMITH. Virginia "Ginger" Brad­ Deaths Marengo, Ohio. ley and Mark R. Smith, january 9, 1988, in SMITH-Vincent Smith, 83, October 15, RICE-To Shaun and Debbie Rice, a daugh· Denver, Colorado. ALEY-William D. Aley, November 6, 1988, 1988, Fulton Creek Friends, Ohio. ter, Jill Ann, November 15, 1988, Trinity University Friends, Wichita, Kansas. Friends, Van Wert, Ohio. CAMPBELL-CONKLE. Adrienne Campbell to SPARKS-Harold Sparks, 73, December 29, Eddie Conkle, December 24, 1988, Paonia, BASSETT-Walter Bassett, 89, January 1, 1988, Fulton Creek Friends, Ohio. 1989, Boise Friends, Idaho. Colorado. SPENCER-Nina N. Spencer 97, October PASTORAL CASH-CORGIN. Lisa Cash and Dave Cor· BENDER-Sophia Bender, October 30, 1988, Emporia Friends, Kansas. POSITION gin, October 15, 1988, Westgate Friends, 1988, Alva Friends, Oklahoma. TATSCH-Harold Tatsch, October 1988, Columbus, Ohio. BLACK-Kenneth Black, November 6, 1988, Peniel Friends, Onemo, Virginia. Wilmington (Ohio) COOLEY-ODDEN. Diane Cooley to Cadet Alum Creek Friends, Marengo, Ohio. TEAGUE-Alfred Teague, October 7, 1988, Friends Meeting is seek­ Odden, December 17, 1988, Benkelman, BROWN-Sara Brown, October 7, 1988, North Olmsted Friends, Ohio. Nebraska. ing a full-time minister. Portsmouth Friends, Virginia. THORNTON-James Thornton, 79, October Position available July 1, DAVIS-BERGLAND. Shelly Jo Davis and 20, 1988, Rollin Friends, Addison, COX-Maggie Cox, November 21, 1988, 1989. Meeting now Daniel Bergland, November 26, 1988, Rose Michigan. served by interim pastor. Booker Friends, Texas. Hill Friends, Kansas. WATTS-Ross Watts, 93, February 1, 1988, Please send resumes to: DETWEILER-Mary Detweiler, 83, Decem· GATES-STURDEVANT. Tricia Gates and Alba Friends, Missouri. ber 21, 1988, Bellefontaine Friends, Ohio. Wilmington Friends Darin Sturdevant, October 1, 1988, Red WENTZELL-Ethel Wentzell, 85, October Search Committee Bluff, California. ENGEMAN-Wende! Engeman, 81, January 20, 1988, West Park Friends, Cleveland, 66 N. Mulberry St. 17, 1989, Silverton Friends, Oregon. Ohio. Wilmington, Ohio 45177 HAGEN-BEEBE. Pam Hagen and Gayle Beebe, November 26, 1988, Newberg FEWLESS-Beulah Fewless, 84, January 31, WILSON-Bill Wilson, November 1988, Friends, Oregon. 1989, Newberg, Oregon. Riverton Friends, Kansas.

24/EVANGELICAL FRIEND Are abortion foes unjitJfor child-care~

and professor of pastoral minis­ lectures on hygiene, normal explained an official of Planned try at Asbury Theological Semi­ delivery, and dangerous preg­ Parenthood, the object of the nary; and Oswald Hoffmann, nancies. Participants also demonstration. Also, county who recently retired from his learned practical skills such as rules require extensive foster­ position as the voice of The proper hand washing, practiced home screening of child-care Lutheran Hour. deliveries and newborn care, providers, which may not be Well-known Speakers, Convention musical high­ and discussed nutrition, immu­ justified by a three-week stint, Vital Subjects to Highlight lights will be provided by solo­ nization, and breast feeding. officials said. NAE Convention ist Diane Susek, songleader Traditional birth attendants -National & International Carol Stream, Illinois-"When Is Steve Musto, the Emmanuel are often more highly trusted Religion Report Civil Disobedience Appropri­ College Singers, and the Ash­ than are the young trained ate?" and "The AIDS Epidemic land Theological Seminary midwives who work in the vil­ Former First Lady Supports and Your Local Church" are just Chapel Choir. lages, according to MCC physi­ Religious Freedom for two segments of the opening NAE is a voluntary associa­ cian Hel€me Hege. "Birth Soviets and closing days of the 47th tion of individuals, denomina­ attendants have a Jot of Moscow, U.S.S.R.-Former first Annual Convention of the tions, churches, schools, and experience;' she writes, "but lady Rosalynn Carter was National Association of Evan­ organizations dedicated to they have almost no theoretical among participants in a gelicals (NAE), scheduled for united action without theologi­ training. Often a woman Moscow meeting of the Execu­ March 7-9, 1989, at the Hyatt cal compromise. NAE repre­ and/ or her child dies during tive Council of the EastWest Regency Hotel in Columbus, sents more than 50,000 local delivery because of Jack of Conference on Human Rights, Ohio. churches from 77 Protestant hygiene or wrong procedures where she called on the Soviet Richard E Schubert, president denominations. Headquarters by a birth attendant;' notes Union to establish a legal sys­ of the American Red Cross; jay is in Carol Stream, Illinois. Hege, who is from Wissem­ tem that would protect the reli­ Kesler, president of Taylor -National Association of bourg, France. gious freedoms of Soviet University; and Harold 0. j. Evangelicals "None of the women missed individuals. "What we would Brown, professor of theology a class;' wrote Hege. "Even the like to see in the Soviet Union, and ethics at Trinity Evangelical Kampuchean Birth older ones wanted to learn Attendants Attend li'aining what the officials are working Divinity School, are three of the more:' One 70-year-old par­ on, is a legal system or a legal renowned convention speakers Course ticipant walked with a stick, code to protect the individual during the first afternoon of the Kompong Trabek, noted Hege, but said she rights of the people we are convention. Kampuchea-District health hoped to work a few more talking about;' she said at a The convention theme, officials here recently asked years. She planned to share news conference following the "Revive Your Church, 0 Lord;' Mennonite Central Committee her new knowledge with youn­ will be explored by plenary (MCC) health workers to spon­ ger birth attendants who could International speakers Paul A. Cedar, senior sor a training course for tradi­ not attend the course. Young Quaker pastor of Lake Avenue Con­ tional birth attendants. -Mennonite Central RESOURCE gregational Church in Twenty-six birth attendants, Committee SECRETARY Pasadena, California; David A. aged 40 to 70, attended the Seamands, best-selling author six-day course that included Who's a Criminal? A two-year post starting 10th Month, 1989, based in London, Fremont, California-An England, involving considerable Quaker administrative work and some Man unusual sentence was imposed Quaker Cups- $5.95 each travel among Friends worldwide. (QM) on 28 Operation Rescue plus $2.25 postage and handling) Are you a Young Quaker (aged demonstrators arrested in 18-35) concerned for the world Quaker Man silhouette Fremont, California: a choice of Family of Friends and sensitive (QMS) to the different theological and paying fines of $71.50 each, cultural traditions within it? Quaker Woman doing 16 hours of volunteer Do you have initiative, self­ (QW) discipline, and communication work, or providing housing for skills? Quaker Woman silhouette lOWS) a homeless child for three For more information and an Quakers weeks. Abortion foes and sup­ application form, write to: porters alike hailed the judg­ Hazel Murdoch International Young Quaker ment, but when 10 of the Committee demonstrators, including Quaker International Centre Peacemaking (PM) 1 Byng Place several pastors, chose taking London WC1E 7JJ Floyd M. Penna Quaker Man and Woman (QMWS) care of children, some pro· Completed application forms 25770 S. Morgan Rd. Detailed cup catalog choicers had second thoughts. must be received by 15th Day of 4th Month 1989. Estacada, OR 97023 • 503/630-7830 available on request. "! don't believe in criminals taking care of children;' More than 350 high sz:boolers attend YoutbQuake #4

January 16 meeting. Fyodor occurred as people discussed employers of Quaker, Men­ Burlatsky, head of the Soviet their spiritual lives were a real nonite, and Brethren faith tradi­ delegation, agreed with Carter highlight to the conference. The tions. The FCWTC also has that recent gains toward reli· variety of the Family Groups been a source of information gious freedom need legal back· also expressed some of the for those seeking answers ing in the Soviet Union. different "traditions" of about the difficult issue of mili­ -E.P. News Service YouthQuake: A Time for Quakerism, and allowed the tary taxes. Caring and Communication youth to investigate some of Boys Who Burned Cross "I have a friend I'd like you to those differences. Quaker Emissary for Peace Must Help Rebuild Church meet;' said the man on the Stan Thornburg from Reed­ Passes On Belleville, Illinois-rwo white platform. "He's very sensitive, wood Friends in Portland, Ore­ Philadelphia-Elmore Jackson, teenagers who burned a cross so a negative comment or a gon, shared daily during the Quaker emissary who once on a black family's lawn have calloused response will quickly Bible Hour on the topic of "Liv­ conducted secret shuttle been ordered to help rebuild a destroy him:' And so Thorn ing Dead People:' This time diplomacy between Egypt's black church that was destroyed Schultz of Group Publishing was focused on the book of Prime Minister Nasser and by arson in an unrelated case. introduced a twelve-foot Romans and our responses to Israel's political leader David In imposing the sentence late diameter balloon to the crowd. God. Over 50 workshops, Ben-Gurion, died January 17 at last year, Judge Milton S. Whar· Gently and carefully, hundreds taught by youth workers from his home in Newtown, Penn­ ton of St. Clair County said, "I of hands reached out to sup­ many of the sponsoring yearly sylvania. want you while you're working port the delicate mass of air as meetings, covered such topics The 78-year-old Jackson also there to see what effect this it was passed around the as sexuality, devotions, mis­ worked on settling the Kashmir type of behavior can have on auditorium, everyone waiting sions, self-image, evangelism, dispute between India and Pak innocent people. You'll be work­ for their chance to touch this and clowning. Special speakers, istan and was a State Depart­ ing right alongside of them:' "hurting friend:' And in each such as Thorn and Joani ment official for four years. The boys, aged 14 and 16, touch there was a sense of Schultz from Group Publishing; were ordered to spend 100 confession and healing, as 1tevor Ferrel, who at age 11 He was well-known in inter­ hours rebuilding the New Bethel youth released the failures of started a ministry to homeless national diplomatic circles. A.M.E. Church of Rocky Fork, their past insensitivities toward in inner-city Philadelphia, and Jackson's 1983 book, Middle which was destroyed by fire others and reached for a new Arturo Caranza from Southwest East Mission, The Story of a October 18, 1988, for the second awareness of the fragile people Yearly Meeting, challenged the time in six months. A man who we each hide within ourselves. participants each evening. FACULTY POSITION claims he thought the church Such was the scene at the New Committee Picks Up IN JUSTICE & was a place of devil worship has closing worship service of PEACE STUDIES been charged with arson in that Banner of FCWTC YouthQuake '88, an event that The Earlham School of fire. -E.P. News Service brought over 350 high school The Committee on Peace Con­ Religion, a Quaker Semi­ The Evangelical Friend neither endorses youth together from across the cerns is a new program of the nary, seeks a teacher in nor necessarily approves subject matter nation to learn more about Friends World Committee for Peace & Justice studies. used in Our Worldwide Church Family; how our Quaker perspective of Consultation, Section of the Academic training and de­ but simply tries to publish material of gree should be in social general interest to Friends. -The Editors Christianity affects our lives Americas. As one of its first change and the Church or today. The five-day conference tasks, the new committee will an allied field. Doctorate was set in Denver, Colorado, take up the issue of military and seminary degree pre­ Christian R.N.s & and is the fourth such confer­ taxes and conscience, continu­ ferred. Competence in L.V.N.s Needed and familiarity with grass­ ence since 1975. The next ing the work begun by the roots peace and justice Quaker Gardens is a national YouthQuake will take Friends Committee on War Tax efforts, or other field ex­ quality community care place in December of 1991 on Concerns. perience, are also positive retirement community in the East Coast. In September 1988, the credentials. Teaching in Stanton, Calif., sponsored another area of curricu­ by Southwest Yearly Meet­ Each participant was Friends Committee on War Tax lum is expected. Send ap­ ing. If you would like to assigned to a small group of Concerns completed its three­ plications to Search live in southern California six to eight people that met year program and closed its Committee, Earlham and use your professional together twice a day. These Washington, D.C., office. Since School of Religion, Rich­ nursing skills in a quality mond, IN 47374. Review of skilled nursing facility, "Family Groups" brought 1985, the FCWTC has published applications will begin please call Mrs. Bonnie together students from all a booklet series, a 230-page April 1. Earlham is an af­ Lanz, Director of Health across the nation. At least six handbook, and a 90-page man­ firmative action recruiter Care Service at states were represented in each ual for employers. A number and especially en­ 714/971-6835. We offer courages applications competitive wages and group. of conferences have been held from women and benefits. The relationships that were under FCWTC sponsorship, both minorities. built and the sharing that for individuals and for

26/ EVANGELICAL FRIEND What happens to conscientious objectors in the Soviet llnion?

Elmore Jackson

for him. A Christian, he felt discourage those who simply and community. We recognize that he could not kill under don't want to fight. Until then, that there is diversity among any circumstances. However, Quakers and others like Roman us on issues of sexuality. For not even his Christian family Ulyanitsky will be severely per­ the purpose of our corporate supported his beliefs. secuted for their convictions. life together, we affirm our In 1986 he met a Quaker traditional testimony that sex­ tourist from the Iowa Conserva· FUM Wrestles with ual intercourse should be con­ tive Yearly Meeting who gave Controversy fined to the bonds of marriage, him a "traveling minute" of When Friends United Meeting which we understand to be be­ greeting. Roman noticed great met in commission and board tween one man and one woman. Major Bid for Peace in the differences between Quakerism meetings last year they were "C. The lifestyle of volunteers Time of Nasser and Ben­ and the Baptist and Orthodox faced with several difficult deci­ under appointment to Quaker Gurion, told of his 1955 shuttle churches he was familiar with. sions, the most potentially divi­ Volunteer Witness, regardless of mission between the two Looking up Quakers in an ency­ sive of which was "Should their sexual orientation, should leaders, undertaken at Egyptian clopedia, he realized how much Quaker Volunteer Witness hire be in accordance with these initiative with Israeli encourage· his views resembled those of homosexuals?" After much testimonies. ment and the strong support Quakerism. Roman and his prayer and discussion the fol­ "D. These policies are based of the U.S. government. two closest friends "became" lowing statement was on Friends beliefs as inter­ jackson helped initiate the Quakers and mounted a sign­ approved: preted by Friends United Meet­ Quaker program at the United "Moscow Friends Flat"-on "A. We affirm the civil rights ing since its beginning:' Nations, New York, and served their apartment door. of all people to secular employ­ (Quoted from minutes of the as its first director from 1948 A year later, Roman, then 18, ment, housing, education and General Board.) to 1961. was called up for military ser­ health care without regard to Another controversial deci­ Born in Marengo County, vice. After much prayer and their sexual orientation. In par­ sion was that FUM will not use Ohio, jackson, a Quaker, gradu­ discussion with his friends, he ticular, we condemn violence, general funds to pay penalties ated from the Greenleaf asked to be excused on the whether verbal or physical, or legal fees incurred by FUM (Quaker high school) Academy grounds that he was a Chris· against homosexuals, and call personnel if the Internal Reve­ in Greenleaf, Idaho, in 1927, tian and therefore could not for their full protection under nue Service levies penalties received a bachelor's degree kill. Offered a noncombatant the civil rights laws. because of the employee's from Pacific (now George Fox) position, Roman explained that "B. We reaffirm our tradi­ withholding tax payments due College, Newberg, Oregon, in he was unable to serve in any tional testimonies of peace, to conscientious objection to 1931 and a Master of Divinity capacity. simplicity, truth speaking, gen­ war taxes. Instead individuals Degree from Yale Divinity As a result, Roman was sent der and racial equality, per­ within FUM would be solicited School in 1934. He was a to a psychiatric hospital "for sonal integrity, fidelity, chastity, for contributions, if it happens. Ph.D. candidate from 1934 to tests" before he was to receive 1936 at the Yale University a prison sentence. Instead, Graduate School, where he was doctors injected him with a University Fellow in powerful drugs and kept him Government. medicated for almost a month. jackson was married in 1934 The drugs began to affect a to Elisabeth Averill, who sur­ minor heart condition, so vives, as do two daughters, Roman was released. Today, Karen Williams, Athens, Ohio, due to his psychiatric record, and Gail Jackson, Albuquerque, he is unable to find a job. New Mexico. Roman is not alone. Cur· A Quaker memorial service rently, approximately 20 con­ will be held at Wrightstown scientious objectors are jailed Friends Meeting near Newtown, or in psychiatric hospitals. The where Jackson was a member, Soviet Union has no program at a date in June, to be for alternative service. As the arranged. government works to rewrite its laws, some Soviet lawyers Russian Youth Discovers believe that an alternative­ Quaker Identity Through service program will be devel­ Encylcopedia oped. However, they presume "! think our Youth Minister misunderstood ... Teen-aged Roman Ulyanitsky that it will be longer and more I asked him for 'Rock of Ages'!" knew that military life was not difficult than military service to

MARCH 1989/27 I Hate to Admit It,

BUT • • •

BY STAN ThORNBURG

OT LONG ago I visited "Not only that," I continued, great laugh. She must really break down some of the bar­ N a friend in the hospital. "but I often tend to sulk and enjoy her work. riers that tend to build up As I was leaving, I happened act childish when I don't get As we talked, Helen between us. my way:' to walk by a large area over seemed to ask just the right I'm not sure why I had The second interruption which there was the sign, questions. About my next of never admitted any of these was for my social security "Admitting:' I thought that kin, my family, my health, things to the folks in my seemed like an absolutely number. my fmancial situation. She church. Maybe I feel intimi­ wonderful opportunity so I "Would you like me to quit seemed to know just the dated because it seems like areas of stress in my life that went in and sat down . talking until you get all the none of the others have any Before long a gentle-looking information you need?" might be contributing to my problems like mine. I won­ woman took the seat across "No, go right ahead if you problem. der how they do it? I wonder the counter from me, told me like," Helen said, "what about Before long I felt like a why I'm unable to live up to her name was Helen Stanton, your place of employment?" great weight had been lifted what I believe is right? Some­ and asked how she could "Boy, you know how to get from me and I stood, shook thing must be wrong with my help me. "Am I in the right to the heart of the issue, don't Helen's hand, and left feeling faith or my commitment. I place for admitting?" I asked . you! You are absolutely terrific. think I'll stop by and ask She assured me that I was. right . . . my attitude there is Since then I have thought Helen about it. While I'm even worse! Sometimes I am that it was rather odd that there I think I'll admit that I "Well, I'd like to start out by really embarrassed later by one should have to go to the admitting that I have a pretty cheated on my income tax the things I say at work, and hospital for admitting. Per­ return; I've been wanting to bad temper and that because I think that contributes to my haps we Quakers ought to try of it I hurt my wife's feelings get that off my chest for a bad temper at home:· something revolutionary and long time . . . if quite often:' Helen asked if I had been set up something for admit­ Helen interrupted to ask referred by a doctor. I told ting in local meetings. I Stan Thornburg is pastor of my name, address, and phone her I had just seen the sign think that might draw us Reedwood Friends Church, number. and walked in . We had a closer together and perhaps Portland, Oregon.

EVANGELICAL FRIEND Nonprofit Org. 600 East Third Street US. Postage Paid Newberg, Oregon 97132 Permit 161 Lon Fendal l Newberg, Oregon Address Correction 16745 NE Le wis Roge r s Ln. Requested Ne wber g, OR 97 1 32 Volume 4. Humber Z March 1989

a publication of rtorthwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church. rtewbvrg. Oregon

The Miracle Cioes On . .. beginning groundwork July l, with a Novem­ ber 5 Grand Opening. Sunday morning, March 5, was the Grand Opening Sunday of West Hills Friends Church Mountain View in Vancouver began on Novem­ (formerly Maplewood) in Southwest Portland. It ber 6. This congregation, averaging 65 in was exciting! attendance, has developed several small groups

Steve, Jill, Donna, and Brad Wood, pastor and family, Mountain View Friends Church.

Michael and Erica Huber, pastors, West Hills Friends Church. Deana and Jeff Van­ Anticipation began building as all day Saturday denHoek, associat:e past:ors, Mountain the core group completed the final touches on View Friends Church. building improvement and decorations. With the cleaning and painting done, flowers in place, plants and banners hung, and the heat on; each waited anxiously for morning. Would people really come to church because of a phone call and five mailings? Well, the answer is YES! There were 155 present. that include a ladies' Bible study, men's break­ fast group, and two home care groups. The Since last fall the Board of Evangelism of youth program is strong, and people are begin­ Northwest Yearly Meeting has been involved in ning to take active leadership in the planning three church plant/ renewal projects. This is and carrying on the ministry of this con­ made possible only because of the prayer, sup­ gregation. port, and physical help from so many people across the Yearly Meeting. This is definitely East Hill in Kent opened December 11. The con­ something we cannot do separately, but must gregation has responded well to ladies' work together in order to effectively plant new activities/ministries, pastor's classes, chil­ dren's programs, and small group development. Friends churches in the Northwest. A couple has recently stepped forward to lead The next area targeted for a new church is the youth program. East Hill is averaging 90 Springfield/ Eugene. Plans call for a pastor in attendance. At their Midyear Board meetings, the Board of Missions unanimously agreed to the appoint­ ment of Roscoe and !ina Knight to serve a one­ to two-year term as "field administrators" over both Bolivia and Peru. Because of their vast missionary experience, Roscoe and Tina will be able to immediately give assistance to the national church leaders as well as support our missionaries. The Board does not have funds within the budget to cover the Knights' expenses. If your congregation or individuals within each church wish to assist in their sup­ port, please contact the Yearly Meeting office. The 1989 Easter Offering goal is $80,000 to be used to plant new churches in Rwanda. The foundation has been laid and the walls are on Ka'ie, Bick, tiffany, Judie, and Kimberly Hayes, their way up for the church and office head­ pas,or and family, Eas' Hill Friends Church. quarters in Kigali. Last year's Easter offering raised $115,000 for this project. Lord, thank You for the privilege and challenge You give to us to make disciples in Your name. Churches in Pastoral Transition Continue to give wisdom and guidance as we accept the responsibility of discipling these You At this mid-March date, several churches are in have entrusted into our care. the process of determining pastoral leadership for the 1989-90 church year: "ew Brochure on Friends Belief Entiat A 16-page tract containing a brief history of Medford Northwest Yearly Meeting, a statement of what Nampa Friends believe, and the Queries is now avail­ North Valley able from Barclay Press. This new piece, Rose Valley produced by the Department of Christian Tes­ Roseburg timonies, places key information from Fa.ith Rosedale a.nd Practice into a very convenient form. It is Silver Valley a valuable item for all church members and South Salem particularly helpful for membership classes Talent and other inquirers. This tract is available Woodland from Barclay Press, 600 East Third, Newberg, Please pray for these congregations as they Oregon 97123 for $25.00 per 100 (or $.40 each). work though this process, and then adjust to new pastoral leadership. For Your Information Extension pastors and spouses, along with pas­ "ew Address tors of some of the smaller churches in the The Yearly Meeting Office and Barclay Press are Yearly Meeting, will share together in a retreat now using their street address for mail. Instead setting Aprilll-13. This annual retreat, spon­ of using the post office boxes, please address sored by the Board of Evangelism, is for per­ mail to 600 East Third Street, Newberg, sonal support and development of extension OR 97132-3106. church leadership. Melva Baker, who along with her husband, Pred, pastored in Northwest Yearly Meeting for many years, passed away on February 23. Julia Retherford passed away March 8 in Tacoma, Washington, following an extended ill­ ness. John and Julia recently retired from active pastoral ministry.