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H. Armstrong Roberts "Ye are the light of the world ... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." · Matthew 5:14-16. ARKANSAS BAPTIS PAGE TWO As the Editor Sees It Jesus Stills the Tempest / A Oevotion by the Editor Response to Challenge Tax Funds For Hospitals "And there arose a great storm of wind.'' A few weeks ago we issued a challenge to The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled The Sea of Galilee was subject to tempes our subscribers to make a contribution in the that tax funds may be granted to sectarian that made it at times dangerous to shipping amount of $5.00 per subscriber or per familY and independent hospitals. A test case in­ The cold air would gather on Mount Hermo to the Honor Debt. volved our Lady of Peace Hospital, a Roman and rush with precipitous force to the warn we wish to acknowledge a S!)lendid response Catholic Institution, and Norton Infirmary, region of the lake below. It would come wit from Charles R. Black of Corning, and_from Protestant Episcopal, both of Louisville, and little warning and with hurricane force. Chaplain Charles W. Finch, of the State the non-sectarian Hays woo d Hospital of It was just such a time when Jesus and th sanatorium at Booneville. Maysville, Kentucky. disciples were crossing the lake. Jesus wa Surely there are many others who could re­ These hospitals will receive $132,609, $53,- resting from the strenuous labors of the day spond to this challenge and ·make it possible 298, and $12,846 respectively. Here again sec­ The disciples w e r e greatly frightened an to make the seventh payment on our Honor tarian institutions are g,etting tax funds paid aroused Jesus in the hope that He might do Debt within the next few months. by all the people. something about their desperate situation. The storms of life are inevitable, "And there Dictatorship In America · Too Many Churches and Preachers ariseth a great storm." These storms are of catholic dictatorship is again demonstrated In New Testament times the early Chris­ various origins and kinds. We may have little in the rebuke administered to four Roman tians established c h u r c h e s wherever they warning of their coming, until suddenly they: catholic laymen dismissed by Boston College went. Many of these churches were small and sweep upon us with maddened fury and dev­ by Archbishop Richard J. Cushing of Boston. were established in h o m e s because public astating results. The report has it that "while rebuking the meeting places were not available. Storms may arise from the cross-currents teachers, Archbishop Cushing also _'silenced' We wonder if Dr. Mark A. Dawber, co­ of human society and descend upon us with the Reverend Leonard Feeney, S. J ., drrector of executive secretary of the Home Mission Coun­ the force of a hurricane. Or the storms may st. Benedict's Center, Cambridge, Massachu­ cil of North America, would agree with the arise from economic disturbances and shake setts, who defended the teachers." The Arch­ policy and practice of these New Testament the foundations of our material subsistence. bishop deprived the Priest, Leonard Feeney, Christians. Dr. Dawber is reported as saying Again, the tempest of sickness, sorrow, and of his prerogatives because of "grave offenses that "we already have too many churches and death take their toll. The winds of tempta­ against the general r u 1 e s of the Catholic ministers and not enough s 1t r on g ones of tion gather for their onslaught. Church" and warned that any Catholic at­ either.'' If the Lord always kept the sea calm and tending St. Benedict's Center faced the pen­ We recall a remark by a layman of another the winds gentle, we might ultimately forget alty of forfeiting "the right to receive the denomination concerning the establishment that we had any need for Him at all. Here is sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist." of new churches in the greater Little Rock a truth we must not miss: we can make the That is an example of t h e · dictatorship area. He said, "During the past several years Lord conscious of the dangers which threaten within the Catholic hierarchy. And that is you Baptists have established at least 25 new us, make Hlm aware of the tempest which is the dictarorship which is gaining increasing churches while my denomination has estab­ about to sweep us away, make Him feel the control over the institutions of American life lished only two." The comparative growth of urgent appeals that arise from our inmosi and society. The priest holds in his authority these t w o denominations in greater Little souls. We can press our needs upon Him, so the sentence of life or death over the lower Rock confirms the extent of establishing more that every fiber of His being is keenly sensi­ orders of the priesthood and over the people churches. tive and awake to every influence that touch­ themselves. Dr. Dawber continues, "If we are to make es our lives. any progress we should develop a more diver­ And blessed fact, he "rebuked the wind, and sified church program designed to meet the Displaced Person'S varied social, recreational, and spiritual needs said unto the sea, Peace, be still ... and there was a great calm.'' Of course, there will be a A bill to permit the entry of an additional of the community.'' 139,000 dis!>laced persons into the United If we read the New Testament we shall dis­ great calm when the human heart awakens States was recently approved by th~ House cover that the business of the churches is to to the dangers of the storms of life and turns Judiciary committee. The 205,000 limit on the win the lost to Christ, to develop the Chris­ to the Lord in confident trust and faith for number of D. P.'s to be admitted under the tian in spiritual service, and to preach the help, present law would be raised to 345,000 under Gospel. such a program will build a better so­ There is no storm that Jesus and the hu­ the committee's proposal. c.iety, but is not the first responsibility of the man soul cannot ride out to victory. Charles R. Gage, displaced persons' repre­ churches of our Lord. "And there arose a great storm of wind, sentative of the Southern Baptist Relief Cen­ and the waves beat into the ship, so that it ter, reports that ten Baptist displaced famil­ was now full. ies have been approved by the Southern Bap­ Signs of the Churches "And he was in the hinder par.t of the ship, tist displaced persons representative for set­ We take the following from the Immanuel asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and tlement in Arkansas. These families will rep­ Messenger, the church bulletin of The Im­ say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we resent 29 people. They are being sponsored manuel Church, Fort Smith: "The men of perish? by H. L. Veasman of Osceola. There are ap­ Brotherhood of the Immanuel Baptist Church "And he ·arose, and rebuked the wind, and proximately 9,0'0!) Baptist displaced persons are sponsoring a project which calls for the said unto · the sea, Peace, be still. And the in Eurooe for whom the Southern Baptist and erection of signs at the main comers and in­ wind ceased, and there was a great calm" Baptist- W or 1 d Alliance Relief Committees tersections of the city, directing traffic to the (Mark 4:37-39). feel a special responsibility, according to Mr. Immanuel Baptist Church.'' Gage. Then are listed a number of street comers ARKANSAS BAPTIST Displaced persons are available in almost where these signs will be posted with the con­ 206 BAPTIST BUILDING, LITTLE ROCK every job classification, and are qualified as clusive remark, "And so on over the entire Official Publication of the Arkansas Baptist plumbers, electricians, carpenters, c a b in e t B. H-:-DUNCANI______EDITOR city.'' It is also stated that, "future plans call MRS. LESLIE W. BUCHANAN ED. ASST. makers, nurses aids, domestic servants, and for putting up large signs about ten by twelve PubllcatlonCommlttee: W. H. Hicks, Lltt~Rock. other occupations. If you are able to offer an feet at the city limits on all highways coming Chairman; 0. C. Harvey, Arkadelphia; Wyley Elliott, Paris; 0 . L. Bayless, Hot Springs; R. M. Abell, Jasper; opportunity to some of our Baptist displaced into Fort Smith." Obviously this is a com­ Leroy Tedford, Coming. persons, contact the Southern Baptist Dis­ mendable project, and we would recommend Entered Post Office:::, e;L"It"'tlo::e'""'R;;;-:coc::o:k:-,-;A;-:r:;:k=an=s=a-:::s,-a=s=-=-se=-=-c­ placed p e r s on s representative, 601 South it to other churches throughout the state. ond class mall matter. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided In Section 1198, Olympia Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. However, it would seem wise for the pastors October 1, 1913. of the city to get together on this matter of Individual subscription $2.00 per year. Church Bud­ gets 11 cents per month or $1.32 per year per church Protestant Newspaper posting signs, directing people to the Baptist family; Family Groups (10 or more paid annually In Early in May a group of Protestant church­ Churches of the city. A co-operative effort advance) $1 .50 per year. Subscriptions to foreign ad­ of this nature would be more valuable on the dress $2.50 per year. Advertising Rates on Request. men met in Kansas City for the purpose of The cost of cuts cannotbe"l.)c)rne by the paper organizing a co-operative group to create and whole than for one particular church. except those It has made for Its Individual use. This is not a criticism of the Immanuel Resolutions and obituaries published at flve cents operate a national weekly Protestant news­ per worg. One dollar minimum. paper. Doubtless there is a need for such a Church project, but this project seems to sug­ Articles carrying the auth-or' sc...b;;.:,y..,.._-;-;ll""n.,-e -;do::o-:n::-o:-;t-:n::-e-:c-:-es=-­ paper and it may serve a real purpose among gest the wisdom of the co-operative effort of sarlly reflect the edltor.tal policy of the paper. Protestants of this country. all· the churches in a given city or district. PAGE THREE JUNE 9, 1949 ACatholic Admission - 1J~ctn 7Ae {f/itcJ~J ~eJk . We received the following communication in response to a brief editorial in the May 1 issue of the Arkansas Baptist: "You ask the question in your paper, "Will Playing ~oth Ends Catholics Pay?" in connection with plan to have buses chartered for all the school chil­ Against the Middle dren, the pupils paying the fare. I am not authorized to speak for the Catholic Church, Southern Baptist solidarity is an amazing vention which is attended by 12,'000 persons but as an individual Catholic I can honestly phenomenon. Without any ecclesiastical over­ is no small affair, nor is it top-heavY. It rep­ says "yes" to the question. In addition to pay­ lordship Southern Baptists have grown to 6,- resents the surging spiritual life of a great ing t a x e s to operate the public school we 500,000 in nu):Obers, they have many millions people. We believe there is enough wisdom, Catholics build our own schools, pay our own of dollars invested in denominational agencies grace, love, and sacrificial spirit among South­ teachers, buy our own books, and pay lunch and institutions, their total annual contribu­ ern Baptists to march on to greater victories, charges in addition to handling the burden of tions have risen to more than $150,000,000. t:nperturbed by the surface disturbances caus­ transportation. We could take on transporta­ All this has been accomplished by voluntary ed by the contentions of the extreme factions. tion fare. The only Democratic way to handle co-operation. ------000~------the situation is for each State to d e c i d e Southern Baptists have withstood all ef­ whether private schools may participate in forts to disrupt their unity, to destroy their The Challenge of June 12 the benefits of Federal Aid; meaning it is not co-operative spirit, and to divide them into The emergency created by the fire which right or Democratic for Protestant Arkansas warring camps. However, it is true that cer­ destroyed "Old Main," the Administration to tell Catholic Louisiana, as an illustration, tain groups have pulled off from the Conven­ building on Ouachita's Campus, calls for a they cannot share in the benefits for which they pay by far a larger sha re. Am I not tion when it became evident that they coul~ heroic effort by Arkansas Baptists. As re­ 1 neither dominate it nor divide it; or when ported last week, the Ouachita Board of right?"-Signed, A Catholic. they could not keep up with the rapid prog­ Trustees authorized the launching of. an The writer admits the charge we have re­ ress being m a d e by t h e denomination by emergency campaign to raise funds to replace peatedly made against the Catholics: name­ means of its co-operative agencies. the Admin.istration building and seclected ly, that they do not want a uniform public There still persist two opposite and ex­ Pastor Clyde Hart of Hot Springs to direct school system in America; rather do they treme, but small, factions within the Conven­ the campaign. The special offering is to be want to take over the school system where tion constitutency. One faction would align taken on June 12, the goal is $350,000. they predominate in numbers. They demon­ Southern Baptists with unionizing ·agencies A few observations at this point should strated this purpose in Cincinnati, in New and liberalize many of our doctrinal positions. clarify the situation and obviate any cause of Mexico, and my correspondent feels that since The other faction would put every Baptist in confusion. Catholics predominate in Louisiana t h e y a doctrinal and organizational straight jacket should have the right to dominate the school The Central_ Chvrch, Hot Springs, h a s and crack down on anyone who dared to de­ system in .that state. loaned their pastor, Clyde Hart, to the Oua­ viate in word, in doctrine, or in affiliation chita Board for three months to direct this Protestant Arkansas ha5 a right to protest from their own private conception of what a campaign and follow it up to a successful con­ grants of Federal funds to Catholic Louisiana, Baptist should think, say, or do. clusion. In order that the Baptists of the because we are not asking for Federal funds These brethren of extreme views are exer­ state may know the generous spirit of the for sectarian schools in Arkansas. Our pro­ cising their Baptist rights in expressing their Central Church, it should be said that the test is against any tax funds going to sectar­ convictions. Their quarrel with their fellow church will pay their pastor's salary while ian schools, whether t6 Baptist, Protestant, Baptists concerns itself more with forms of or Catholic. he ~ directing the campaign and will also expression and alliance than with the con­ bear the expense of supplying their pulpit There certainly is nothing Democratic in tents. during the three months they have loaned him the idea that each religious sect should be The presence of these two extreme factions to Ouachita. Besides this, the Central Church able to draw upon the public treasury for is not a new phenomenon among Southern · will make its contribution to the campaign. funds to support its schools in areas where Baptists. The Southern Baptist Convention It should be borne in mind t h a t this it predominates in numbers. has survived the disturbance caused by these emerg.ency campaign is not a part of the Our public school system is the only Demo­ same elements for m or e than a hundred Million Dollar Campaign. It is made neces­ cratic school system in America. The paro­ years. And we have no doubt that it can still sary by the burning of the Administration chial school system is not Democratic, it is survive such distrubances. Building. The destruction of this building sectarian. The great body of Southern Baptists is well could not be anticipated and, therefore, its Our contention is that any religious sect grounded a n d stabilized and is not easily replacement could not be contemplated ~n ad­ has the right to establish its own schools, thrown off balance by extreme factions. And vance of the emergency thus created. How­ where it may teach its sectarian religion; but we have confidence that our Southern Baptist ever, the emergency campaign does not in that no religious sect has the Tight to ask the program not be greatly hampered by the w"m anywise conflict with the Million Dollar general public to support such schools by contentions between these two extreme ends. Campaign. In fact, this ca~paign should grants of money from the public treasury. southern Baptist life and progress will not stimulate the larg.er campaign. The two Am I not right? be greatly disturbed so long as these two fac­ should supplement each other. tions are recognized for what they actually are-extremists--and so long as the two ends The goal of $350,00'0 for the emergency r.ancial response; may we pledge to the 1,000 are not allowed to be played against the mid­ campaign should challenge every Baptist of young men ~nd young women who make up dle. They can cause only surface disturbances; Arkansas to heroic and sacrificial giving. We Ouachita's student-body the opportunity of they cannoto alter· or retard the powerful cur­ are presented with an opportunity to do a a Christian education. If we are willing to so rents of Southern Baptist life, as that life is worthy and noble thing. The realization that cominit ourselves, we will meet the challenge expressed in a comprehensive and far-reach­ our Baptist educational system in Arkansas of June 12 with $350,000 in cash and short is at stake should elicit from every church term pledges; and we will go on to complete ing program ~hich extends from the local and from every individual Baptist a generpus the Million Dollar Campaign so as to pro­ church throu~hout 'the territory of the Con­ vention and to the far nung mission fields of and hearty response. vide the other necessary facilities to sustain Ouachita's standing as a fully accredited ed­ the wo;rld. May we give Director Clyde Hart our un­ Southern Baptists are on the march; they reserved co-operation; may we pledge to the ucational institution. have gained tremendous momentum. A Con- Ouachita Board of Trustees an adequate fl- So, on to Victory on June 12. PAGE FOUR ARKANSAS BAPTIST Licensed to Preach Kingdom Progress

Church Started Under a Tree Enters New Building The Central Church, Bald Knob, C. S. May­ In the summer of 1944 Associational Mis­ nard, pastor, entered their new church build­ sionary Virgil Defreece conducted a revival ing May 29. The occasion· was celebrated under a large tree about five miles from with three services during the day: the pastor Murfreesboro on the highway leading to Nar­ preached at the eleven o'clock service; at two­ rows Dam. A Sunday School was organized thirty in the afterpoon another service was as a result of the revival and the classes con­ held, the choir of the local Methodist Church tinued to meet out-doors until cool weather­ providing the music and W. R. Vestal of the made it necessary to seek shelter in a near-by First Church, Searcy, bringing the message; farm house. for the evening service the choir of the First On December 31, 1944, the Mount Moriah Christian Church provided the music and Church was oganized with three members: the message was delivered by B. H. Duncan, Cleveland Thrash, Mrs . 0 . T. Green, and editor of the Arkansas Baptist. Mrs. T . J. Hile, all from the First Church, The church building was begun four years Murfreesboro. ago, and is constructed of buff ]::>rick and tile With the coming of spring, 1945, the church at a cost of approximately $33,000. The Sun­ moved out of the farm house to a brush day School rooms are not completed but arbor. A revival conducted by Calvin C. Us­ are advanced far enough that they are being Richard Young sery Sr., and Missionary Defreece resulted in used. seventeen conversions. The Central Church was organized in 1898. Richard Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis In the summer, 1945, a building was started The new church structure is the second build­ Young, was licensed to preach by the Park and was completed in 1948. Class rooms for ing in its 51 year's history. Place Church. Hot Springs, recently. Richard Sunday School are now being added. The Pastor Maynard has served the church for is a student in Hot Springs High School. church now has a membership of 55. Gail seven years. During his pastorate the church Zimmerman, Ouachita student, is pastor of has made greater progress along all lines the Mount Moriah Church. than in any like period of its history, accord­ The Wynne Church, Boyd Baker, pastor, ing tq the testimony of persons who have conducted an Adult Training Union Study Dr. R. C. Campbell, pastor of First Church, been members· of the church over a long Course May 2-6. The pastor taught, "The Little Rock, began two series of special mes­ period. Growing Christian". There were 38 enrolled, sages May 29. The topic for the special series with 20 qualifying for awards. Charles Ford, of Sunday evening messages will be "Love, L. A. Tribble has assumed the pastorate of Training Union director, recently reorganiz­ Courtship, Marriage, and ---." The follow­ the Second Church, Douglassville. He was ed the Training Union, and the average at­ ing subjects will be discussed: May 29, "Fall­ pastor at Holly Springs for three years. tendance now is 50. ing In Love-What Is It?"; June 5, "I Want a Date ... Courting"- What about familiari­ William West was ordained to the full gos­ ties, neckin?,, etc.?; June 12, "Will You Marry pel ministry May 1 in the Halley Church. Ed A group from the First Church, Des Arc, Me? ... Becoming Engaged"-What of the McDonald, Dermott, served as moderator; As­ gave their pastor, ;Ernest Baker, a surprise man, the woman?; June 19, "The Wedding 'sociational Missionary Allen McCurry did . birthday party May 27, and presented him a March"- Will it be a heyday or doomsday, the questioning and presented the Bible; Dr. love offering from the church; the W.M.U. which?; June 26, "Ha)Jpy Though Married"­ J. L. Stone, Monticello, read the Scripture presented Mrs. Baker with a seven-way floor Can it be? How can it be?' What if it is not? and gave the call. lamp. Pastor Baker has resigned the pastor­ The topic for the special series of Sunday ate of the First Church. Much progress has morning messages will be "Divine Answers to been made by the Des Arc Church during his Human Questions. The following subjects will W. C. Rowe Becomes A-ssociational work there. be discussed: May 29, "The Question of the Missionary Honest Doubter"; June 5, "The · Lost Man's W. C. Rowe, for the past three years pastor Question"; June 12,' "The Crazy Man's Ques­ The East End Mission, sponsored by the of the Capitol Hill Church, Little Rock, will tion"; June 19, "The Discreet Man's Ques­ Central Church, Magnolia, recently engaged assume the duties of Associational Missionary tion"; June 26, "The Ever Recurrent Ques­ in a revival meeting, with Associational Mis­ tion-the Second Coming." in the White County Association June 15. Missionary Rowe came to Capitol Hill three sionary M. T. McGregor as the preacher. There were eighteen additions by · baptism, years ago when it was a mission of Immanuel Church, Little Rock. One year ago the church twelve by letter and· statement, four other Luther C. Ward was ordained to the full conversions and one re-dedication. The work Gospel Ministry May 11 at the Gentral Church, was organized and Mr. Rowe has served as pastor until he resigned to . become associa­ of this mission is under the direction of Mr. Hot Springs, Clyde Hart, pastor. The ordain­ and Mrs. Arthur Peterson. ing council ·was composed of pastors and dea­ tional missionary. cons from Immanuel Church, Hot Springs; The Capitol Hill Church o w n s property Second Church, Hot Springs; First Church, valued at $32,000, with only $2,500 indebted­ McGehee; and Central Church, Hot Springs. ness. The first unit of their church plant con­ Southern Baptist Hospital Clyde Hart was moderator and H. E. Kirkpat­ sists of an educational building, which is also Commencement rick, clerk. being used for worship purposes. An adjoin­ After a brief devotional conducted by ing lot has been purchased on which a church The faculty and Senior Class of the Mather Thomas Landers Jr., music director of Central auditorium will be erected. School of Nursing of the Southern Baptist Church; H. E. Kirkpatrick led in the exami­ There have been 128 additions to the church Hospital held their graduation exercises Tues­ nation of the candidate; Pastor L. D. Sum­ since its organization. The Arkansas Baptist day evening, May 31, in the Central Baptist mers, Immanuel Church, Hot Springs, preach­ is in the church budget and goes to every fam­ Church, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kyle M. ed the ordination sermon; W. J. Hinsley, Hot ily in the church membership. Enrolment in Yates, pastor of the Second Avenue Baptist Springs, delivered the joint charge to the all organizations has steadily increased since Church, Houston, Texas, delivered the com­ church and to the candidate; Theo. T. James, the organization of the church. mencement address. pastor at McGehee, presented the Bible; and There are 47 members in the graduation Horace B. Marks, Central Church, Hot Springs, The Training Union of the First Church, class. Of that number, three are Arkansas prayed the ordaining prayer. West Memphis, V. E. Boston, pastor, conducted girls: Ruby Blanche Robinson, Elaine; Doro­ Mr. Ward is pastor of the First Church, an "All Church Training School" recently, thy Mae Walker, Waldron, and Betty Ray Lonsdale. with an average attendance of 88. Young, Star City. :.JUNE 9, 1949 PAGE FIVE

Dr. R. G. Lee Gives Check to Arkansans Appointed Grand Canyon College Last Session of Southern Baptist Convention president, Dr. to South-wide Boards iR. G. Lee, has sent a personal check for $1,000 The following Baptists from Arkansas were the· Convention for Arizona Baptists' Grand Canyon College. appointed qn Boards, Commissicns, and Evangelistic Service Dr. Lee writes, "May good success come to Standing Committees of the Southern Bap this effort for Christ. May nothing ever taught tist Convention: The Sunday evening program, which was in this college be against God's blessed word. Executive Committee-E. L. Compere, Lit­ the last session cf the Convention, ended with May Christ be glorified in it as t h e sun is tle Rock. an evangelistic service under the joint di­ glorified in beautiful and fragrant flowers." Foreign Mission Board- M. Ray McKay, rection of Dr. C. E. Matthews, superintendent Others over the South are making contri­ Second Church, Little Rock. of evangelism of the Home Mission Board, butions to the Grand Canyon College. First Home Mission Board-0. L. Bayless, Second and Oklahoma City churches. Dr. Ellis A. Baptist Church, Panhandle, TeYas, Herbert Church, Hot Springs. !<'ull.er,. president of the Southern Seminary, Brown, pastor, has sent $1,0'00. First Baptist Sunday School Board-R. C. Campbell, LoUisville, Kentucy, delivered the closing Church, Monahans, Texas, Cecil Pearson, pas­ First Church, Little Rock. message, on the subject, "No Other Name." tor, has sent $1,000. Dr. Ramsey Pollard, pas­ Relief and Annuity Board-W. 0. Vaught His text was taken from Acts 4:12, "There tor of the Broadway Baptist Church, Knox­ Jr., Immanuel Church, Little Rock. is none other name under Heaven given ville, Tennessee, says he will ask his church Southern Baptist Seminary-Lloyd Spark­ among men, whereby we must be saved." for $1,000 for the new Arizona Baptist Col­ man, South Side Church, Pine Bluff, and Dr. Fuller presented Jesus Christ as the lege. Ralph L. Douglas, First Church, Helena. only Savior of sinful men in a world that is - Arizona Baptist Beacon. Southwestern Baptist Seminary - E. C. dominated by monstrous sins and evils. Brown, First Church, Blytheville. "There is much wrong with our poor world, Evangelist Angel Martinez of Louisville, New Orleans Baptist Seminary - · T. K. but there is only one thing which explains Kentucky, will assist Pastor H. 0. Malone and Rucker, First Church, Malvern. all these ills, graft, greed, immorality, divorce, the Lake Village Church in an open-air re­ Southern Baptist Hospital-J. G. Cothran, throat cutting, clashes among groups, hatred vival June 5-19. First Church, Arkadelphia. among the races, and suicidal wars among Education Commission-J. R. Grant, Oua­ the nations. Do you ask what that one thing Dr. Slater A. ·Murphy, pastor of Highland chita College, Arkadelphia. is? The failure of men to realize that God Church, Memphis, Tennessee, delivered the Soria! Service Commission-Brooks Hays, has manifested Himself in Christ Jesus and baccalaureate sermon for Blue Mountain Col­ Little Rock. that Christ still li'les, moves, and has his lege Sunday morning, May 29, at the Lowrey Radio Commission-!. M. Prince, Central being in our midst in the Holy Spirit, willing Memorial Baptist Church. Lowrey B. East­ College, "North Little Rock. to save sinners but in justice unable to save land, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, president of Historical Society-L. C. Tedford, First the human race from the poisonous fruits of the Southern National Life Insurance Com­ Church, Corning. unforgiven sins. If men everywhere knew pany, delivered the commencement address Baptist Brotherhood Committee - Eddie Jesus today for what He is by nature and Monday morning, May 30, in the Modena Blackmon, DeWitt. purpose and realized that He is not a spirit­ Lowrey Berry Auditorium. Public Relations Committee-John L. Mc­ ual magician of the first century, but knew Clellan (reported from District of Columbia, that He is alive now, that He is a rewarder The First Church, Cullendale, had the ·ser­ but belongs to Arkansas). · of them that diligently seek Him and an vices of Dr. Otto Whitington, .Preacher, and w. M. u. Work-Mrs. F. E. Goodbar, North avenger to all who reject Him and rebel Fred A. White, singer, in revival services April Little Rock. ' against Him, human behavior would change 17 -May 1. There were 43 professions of faith ------000------from curse to blessing. In Christ God stands and 20 additions by letter. Elmer Morgan is in our modern world visiting the iniquity of pastor of the Cullendale church. A Thirty-three Year Pastorate the fathers upon the children to the third The First Church, Fort Smith, celebrated and fourth generation of them that hate Pastor R. H. Dorris and the First Church, the thirty-third anniversary of their pastor, Him; and shewing mercy unto thonsands of Cotton Piant, had the services of H. A. El­ Dr. B. V. Ferguson, on June 1. Dr. Ferguson them that love Him and keep His command­ ledge, Baring Cross Church, North Little Rock, came to the pastorate of the Fort Smith ments. in a revival meeting May 1-11. Three services ,Church on June 1, 1916 from West Durham, "Every' star of hope would be blacked out were held each day, one being with the men North Carolina. in the sky, every sun at noonday would ·be­ who work in a large veneer factory in Cotton During the thirty-three years of Dr. Fergu­ come black as a bottomless pit if Christ Jesus ,Plant. There were 20 additions by baptism and son's pastorate at the First Church, the mem­ did not have the right to forgive sins and seven by letter. bership has grown from 655 to 4,292. During if He did not have power to forgive any sin this period, 3,386 persons have been baptised regardless of how black it might be. The into the membership of the church, and 5,- peoples from far and near of every nation Oden Has Music School 137 have been received by letter. Total finan­ would be sitting in darkness if this Christ, Miss Odessa Holt, Associational Music Di­ cial receipts during the thirty-three years by whose name men must be saved could not period amounts to $963,651. In 1916 the rector, conducted a school of Church Music stand in the dens of vice and iniquity and for the Oden church May 1-5. Twenty-eight church budget was $19,500; and the present people were enrolled, and there was an aver­ church budget is $100,000. The Sunday school say to ,an, "Though your sins be as scarlet, age attendance of 22. Fifteen qualified for enrolment has increased from 517 to 2,040, they shall be as white as snow; though they awards in "Practical Church Music Lessons." with a present average attendance of 1,156. be red like crimson,' they shall be as wool" The Training Union enrolment has grown (Isaiah 1: 18.) Christ is a specialist in for­ from 50 to 822. Loun R. Lauderdale, Rocky Comfort, Mis­ giving sin. Therefore, the vilest sinner is souri, has accepted the call of two churches Dr. Ferguson has been active in denomina­ in Boone-Carroll Association, and has moved tional work, participating in the work of the always a special object of His grace and love."

into the parsonage of the Blue Eye Baptist Association, State, and South-wide programs. 1 ------000------Church. He will s e r v e both Blue Eye and Grand View Churches. Pastor Ben F. Worley reports that work on the North Side Baptist Church, Fort Smith, Telegram Pastor S. E. Powell reports a successful is now under way, and foundations for the Stewardship Revival at Mount Olive No. 2, new building have been laid. It is expected Day Letter cab 1 e s sent from tn Bartholomew Association, in ·which both that the new building will .be completed by China, May 28 and 31, report Mis­ attendance and financial goals were exceed­ late summer. The building is being erected sionaries and Chinese co-workers in ed. Pastor J. W. Buckner, First Church, Cros­ with vollllltary labor by members of the sett, did .the preaching, Shanghai, Kunshan, Soochow, and church. Wusih, safe. Property unharmed. Dr. W. B. Tatum, Assistant to the President Shanghai peaceful. L i f e normal. of the Southern Baptist Theological 'semin­ If one does not care for the temple of God All schools opening summer work. ary, Louisville, Kentucky, supplied the pulpit on earth; it is doubtful if the temple of God All needs supplied. of the First Church, Pine Bluff, SumJ.ay June in Heaven will have any greater charm for Signed: M. Theron Rankin. 5. him. PAGE SIX ARKANSAS BAPTIST ASmile or Two ••• Christian Horizons There was a young girl from Iran Who had trouble in finding a man; It was funny, you see, Until she spotted me ... America Spends Four Times as Much for In the World of Religion- The American Then Iran and Iran and Iran. Tobacco as for Religion-The averag,e Ameri­ Bible Society distributed 9, 716,251 copies of -Baptist Observer. can, smoker and non-smoker aiike, spent $28 the Scriptures in 151 languages during 1948. for smoking tobacco in 1948. The average Distribution in 40 foreign countries totaled An old Negro man barely escaped being run American smoker spent $62 . 5,668,336 copies and 4,047,915 copies were over by a cross-eyed motorist. Stepping back­ . Such is the revelation of c. Aubrey Hearn placed in the United States. ward, he asked the driver: "Is you gwine of Nashville in his new booklet, "What About The 161st Assembly of the Presbyterian where you ain't looking, or is you looking Smoking?" Church in the U. S. A., meeting in Buffalo, where you ain't gwine, which?" The average American in 1948 contributed N. Y., elected C. E. Barbour, Knoxville, as ' -A. G Smith, Baptist Observer. only $6 to all religious causes, and the aver­ moderator. Dr. Barbour is a strong advocate age American church member contributed of reunion with Southern Presbyterians. When Mother found Junior crying, she ask­ only $24 to all religious causes, according to The New Mexico Attorney General has ed, "What is the matter, dear?" United Stewardship Council statistics. ruled that free textbooks may be supplied "Daddy hit his thumb with a hammer," The publication by Hearn also reveals that to pupils in sectarian schools, free transpor­ said Junior. the smoking habit has so conquered the tation may be furnished, and members of re­ "You shouldn't cry over that,'' said his American people that the sale of cig,arettes ligious orders may teach in tax-supported mother. "You should just laugh." has doubled since 1939, and is 130 times that schools. ' "I did laugh," whimpered Junior. of 1914. King George Stresses Parental Responsibil­ -Watchman Examiner. In fact, Hearn's figures reveal: In 1914 ity-King George, in a message to the Gen­ there were three billion· cigarettes manufac­ eral Assembly of the Church of Scotland, tured in the United States, but in 1918 this Edinburgh, called for strengthening and pre­ Two fellows were walking h o m e from a figure had jumped to 46 billion. By i928 the party, when one stopped and looked at this serving the "sense of parental responsibility sign in a store window: "Eskimo Spitz Dogs-­ number had increased to 106 billion. In Hf35 and of family unity." The King said that the number reached 14'0 billion; in 1940, 189 $5 apiece." without these "the new generation cannot ac­ Turning to his companion, the man at the billion; in 1945, 332 billion; and in 1948, 388 quire the principles of conduct by which we window said: "Most unusual, Jimmy, I'll bet billion. have ¥en traditionally guided." The ayerage Am.erican smoker consumes 17 you he can't do it." King George also p r a i s e d the Scottish -Watchman Examiner. cigarettes a day. This amounts to an indi­ Church for efforts to bring itself "into ever vidual expenditure of $62 a year-which sum closer contact with the people's lives at home with interest would reach almost $750 in 10 and at work." The visitor paid his green fee, fixed up a years. _ -Survey Bulletin. match, and went out to the first tee. Taking Hearn's book is free from the prejudicial his stance, he gave a wild swing and missed ranting that so often characterizes this sort Church Leaders Urge Positive P r o g r am completely. "Well," he said to his opponent, "It's a good of presentation. His effort is a highly docu­ Against Communism-Two church 1 e ad e r s mented manuscript, intended plainly to help from Geneva, Switzerland, urged a "positive thing I found out early in the game this golf young people to intellectually rebel against program" against Communism as they focus­ course is at least two inches lower than the social pressure which makes smoking, fash­ ed attention on Protestantism's role abroad at one I usually play on." ionable. The book is illustrated by pen sketch­ the one hundred and sixty-first General As­ -Se~ected. es by Jack Hamm. It sells for 50 cents from sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Baptist Book Stores. U.S. A. The family was sitting down to dinner -Baptist Press. Dr. W. A. Visser 't Hooft, general secretary when little Sylvia turned to her father. "Why of the World Council of Churches, said that can't we pray once a week, daddy?" queried Facts of Interest--The frequency of divorce "no program can hope to succeed against the child. "Do we have to ask for our daily has climbed throughout the world, according Communism that is based on the negative." bread every day?" to a study made by the Metropolitan Life In­ M a r c e 1 Pradervand, e x e c u t i v e secre­ Her younger. brother, looking up in utter surance Go. In 1913, there were only 2.2 di­ tary of the Alliance of Reformed Churche~ disgust, asked, "Do you think we want to get vorces in England and Wales for every 1,000 Holding. the Presbyterian System, said that stale bread?" marriages in the preceding 10 year period. the best safeguard against Communism is a -Mrs. Olga Kern, Times-Picayune, New In 1947, it had climbed to 138.5 per 1,000. And dynamic Protestant movement aimed at "true Orleans State Magazine. the ratio in England and Wales is only about progress and social justice." one-half that of the U. S. Dr. Visser 't Hooft said he was disturbed A small boy and a fat man were riding Age 11 is the safest year of life. The rates to find so many people in America who are side by side on a bus. The bus became crowd'­ of death at this age have been reduc~d to taking the position that the Roman Catholic ed. Soon there were two ladies standing in one-half during the past twelve years. Church is the strongest bulwark against the front of the man and boy. The fat man said An FBI inspector told Savings banlt offic­ advance of Communism in Europe. to the boy: ials meeting in Washington that $3,000,000 Communism has won its greatest gains in "Why don't you get up and let one of these was stolen from banks in 1948. He listed the the so-called Catholic countries of EuroPe, he ladies sit down-?" causes as gambling and drink, living beyond said, largely because the Roman Catholic The little boy studied the fat man for a their means, debt, bad management, and Church in Europe "has traditionally been on moment and said: women. the side of power and privilege." "Why don't ·YOU stand up and let them Liquor sales in Ohio amounted to $18.61 He said there is not a single country in both sit down?" per capita. In Cleveland, the per capita ex­ .Europe where there is a strong Protestant -Exchange. p enditure for liquor was $3'0.53 in 1948. element which has a Communist government. The U. S. Brewers Foundation reports that their advertising campaign on· "Beer Be­ Religious News Writers' Association Form­ . A little girl asked her mother if there were longs" has helped· increase sales of beer from ed-A Religious News Writers' Association to any men in heaven. 50,000,000 barrels in 1940 to 87,000,000 bar­ advance the professional standards of relig­ "Mamma," she said, "I never saw a picture rels in 1948. The Foundation claimed that the ious journalism was organized in Buffalo, of an angel with a beard or a mustache. Do number of families serving beer had increas­ New York, by reporters covering the one men ever go to heaven?" "Oh, yes," replied the mother, "men go to ed from 31 per cent in 1940 49 per cent in to hundred and sixty-first General Assembly of heaven, but it's always a close shave." 1949. the Presbyterian Church in the U. 8. A. The Radio Manufacturers Association has Frank Stewart of the Cleveland Press was -Selected. predicted that 6,0'00,000 television receivers elected president, with Miss Margaret Vance will be in operation by 1951. of. the Newark Evening News as vice presi­ A pessimist is a person who would commit Membership in the National Congress of dent and Henry McCorkle of Presbyterian suicide if he could do it without killing him­ Parents and Teachers has reached 5,774,358. Life, as secretary-treasurer. self. JUNE 9, 1949 PAGE SEVEN

"We Fulfil Our Destiny" The Church Press and Separation of Church and State The First Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., Dr. Edward H. Pruden, pastor, has pub­ By Glenn L. Archer lished a brochure with the above title, setting POAU National Director forth plans for a new church building, esti­ for the support of Former Secretary Commencement the Roman Catholic sectarian education is to deny these sums to Speaker church. A c h u r c h public education now in dire need of addi­ tional resources. To publicly support sectar­ Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, which presumes it­ was the feature speaker at Commencement self to be "the only ian education in a country of 257 faiths amounts to the development of 257 parallel exercises of Furman University, Greenville, lrue church" indi- South Carolina, Monday, June 6. . rectly asserts t h a t parochial school systems creating a hodge­ podge of competing educational systems. The Mr. Byrnes' address highlighted the four­ 1 all other churches day Commencement activities which were con­ are heretical, and heresy must be stamped result will be destruction to public education and a devastatingly divisive condition which cluded with the university's conferring upon out by civil law. him the degree of doctor of laws. , In like manner, "authoritative, Catholic will spell doom to American democratic cul-. teaching" has forbidden the public school to ture. Honorary degrees were also bestowed upon Roman Catholic children except under spec­ It ' is the mission of POAU to marshall all four alumni, Julian H. Scarborough, president of the Federal Land Bank, Columbia, doctor ial conditions. "For a school to be acceptable the evidence justifying o u r Constitutional to Catholic authority, it is necessary that point of view, relying upon an enlightened of laws; Dr. David Smith, member of the the whole teaching and organization of the public opinion to arrivEl at truly democratic Duke University Schol of Medicine faculty, Duke University School of Medicine faculty, school- namely, the teachers, the curriculum, conclusions and actions. and the books-be governed by the Christian In order to achieve our objective and ful­ degree; Dr. Duke K. McCall, executive secre­ spirit, under the maternal direction and vigi­ fil our mission, we have launched a cam­ tary o f t h e Southern Baptist Convention, paign to raise one million dollars-over a Louisville, Kentucky, and Dr. F. 0. Mixon, lance of the Roman Church." pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ra­ In recent addresses before the Carrol For­ period of three years to enlighten and mobil­ um in Washington, D. C., eminent Catholic ize public opinion in support of religious lib­ leigh, North Carolina, doctor of divinity de­ erty. grees. · leaders have said: "Our goal is to have every Dr. Ellis A. Fuller, president of the South.: Catholic child in a Catholic school taught We have purchased a suitable permanent by a Catholic teacher. . When the benign headquarters and are engaging a competent ern Baptist Theological Seminary, delivered staff to operate in the areas of research, pub­ the Baccalaureate sermon at 11:00 a.m. Sun­ influence of the Roman Catholic Church day, June 5. coines to America, there will be no church­ lications, legal counseling, and public rela­ state issue." Today, wherever state legisla­ tions. tures are in session and school men seek aid Our organization must be carried to every state relations. Courts have found legal tech­ for public schools,. there is one solid block of state in the union where local and state nicalities to quash remedial actions designed opposition - the Roman Catholic Church. chapters under qualified leadership can meet to enforce state and federal constitutions. Their avowed purposes are to control educa­ the issues with candor and dispatch. Magazines which have dealt with constitu­ tien- to make Catholics; to control America. Already Protestants and Other Americans tional violations have been banned from pub­ It is high time Protestants, Jews, and all United has members in all of the states in lic schools. Books by sound scholars go beg­ Americans not dominated by the hierarchy the Union save two. Our publications and ging for a publisher. Congressional commit­ alert themselves to the inroads upon their literature have reached millions during the tees are deliberately stacked to prevent dis­ religious liberties and unite themselves in first year. The volume of correspondence in­ cussion of the important issues in open Con­ the preservation of the American principle dicates the timeliness of our crusade. gress. Special tax privileges accrue to those of separation of church and state. We accord to those who differ with us full teaching sectarian dogma in public schools Protestants and Other Americans United freedom of debate. In return we ask only an at public expense. The Supreme Court decis­ share the conviction aptly expressed by the open mind and a free forum for the expres­ ions are held up to public ridicule with bold Supreme Court of the United States in the sion of the American point of view. We join announcement that such decisions must be "Emerson vs. Board of Education" Case: "We in a vigorous fight against Communism, but overruled by "persuasive, p e r s i s t e n t, and have staked the very existence of our coun­ repel the suggestion that we must accept peaceable effort." Departments of Federal try on the faith that complete separation of clerical fascism to save America from Com­ Government manned four layers deep go un­ state and religion is best for the state and munism. challenged despite the fact that ideologically religion is best for the state and best for In this crusade the Church Press of Ameri­ in many cases these policy men subscribe to religion." ca must not only join, but lead, for the secu­ a dogma which is inimical to free institutions. We believe with James Madison and lar press is throttled by fear of boycotts and The great contributions of Protestantism to Thomas Jefferson: "That religion, or the reprisals. It is next to impossible to enlist the American democracy go unheralded while duty which we owe to our· C,reator, and the support of the public press in a way to criti­ the American public is conditioned by an ef­ manner of discharging it, can be directed cize even in a constructive manner the po­ ficient Catholic press, aided too often by a only by reason and conviction, not by force litical activities of the Roman Church. In all secular press, to believe that one who chal­ or violence; and therefore all men are equal­ parts of the nation Protestant ministers have lenges the Catholic State politically is bigot­ ly entitled to the free exercise of religion ac­ been cut off the air or prevented from using ed, Communistic, or both. cording to the dictates of conscience." the free pulpit or forum to discuss church-

Department o~ Auxiliary to Arkansas Baptist State Convention 209 Baptist Building, Little Rock MISSIONS MRs. F. E. GooDBAR M1ss NANCY CooPER C. W. Caklwell, Superintendent President Executive Secretary and Treasurer

Mrs. A. · Worthington to Be

District Meeting Speaker Sunday, May 22, a new Baptist build a pastor's home and have Mrs. A. Worthington, who has standing speakers. Check the fol­ church was set in order in the the pastor living in their midst, served with her husband and as lowing schedule and make attend­ Nimrod community of Perry Coun­ carrying on a full time program. missionary to the Indians in ance a must: ty. It was my privilege to be pre­ The people are indeed happy over Oklahoma, will be guest speaker Northwest, Siloam Sprlngs...... June 16 sent and assist Missionary H. D. their new building. A great crowd in the eight District WMU meet­ West Central, Magazine ___June 17 Palmer and E. S. Ray, pastor of was present for the dedication ings scheduled for June 16-29. Southwest, Hope ______June 21 Perryville Church, in the organ­ services and a splendid meal was Southeast, First, Camden __.. June 22 ization. Seventeen people went served at the noon hour. After having worked with a num­ Central, First, N. Little Rock __June 23 ber of the various tribes of In­ into the organi2ation with several North Central, Melbourne _ _ June 24 others planning to join soon and dians in that state, the Worth­ East Central, Forrest City ____ June 28 Chaplain Finch Improved ingtons were asked to work among Nertheast, Osceola June 29 thus become charter members. the students at the large govern­ Missionary Palmer and I remain­ On my return from the dedica­ ment boarding school at Chilocco. Register Now For Camps ed in the community and conduc­ tion service at Dayton Sunday, Urge members of your auxiliar­ ted services e·ach evening during May 29, I went by Booneville for To this task they are now de­ ies to attend summer camps, and voting the major portion of their the week, giving emphasis to what a visit with Chaplain Finch. He send · $1.00 registration fee per time and effort, and the Lord is Baptists believe. is still confined to his bed in the person, to Miss Nancy Cooper, 209 A complete survey was made of Booneville Hospital. Three months blessing their ministry in a mar­ Baptist Building, Little Rock soon, velous way. Regular services are the community and we found 59 ago he suffered a heart attack These are weeks packed full of homes with approximately 165 and has been confined to his bed scheduled at the school, and un­ "golden" opportunities of fellow­ limited opportunity for personal people. There has been a Metho­ since. He feels that he will be able ship with missionaries, nationals, dist church in the community, to be up and back to his work counseling and witnessing is af­ state leaders, and scores of young forded them in their daily con­ with services being conducted in sometime in June. Brother Finch people from all sections of the the school building. However, in has done a great work and is lov­ tacts. state. Make an investment in recent years, the Methodists have The Worthingtons live in New­ ed by patients, employees, and youth and know there will be divi- discontinued holding services in medical staff. He still directs the kirk, near Chilocco, and three of dends. · the community. There has never their fine daughters assist them work of visitation and giving out Ravenden Springs been a church house in the com­ literature from his bed. Four peo­ in the work, although they are munity, in fact, , from Perryville still in school, one in High June 27-July 2 ____ G. A. Camp ple are awaiting paptism now in July 18-23. ...R. A. Camp to Plainview, a distance of nearly the First Church, of Booneville, School one Junior High and the Femcliff 40 miles, there is only one small other i~ grammar school. You will who were converted in the hos­ July 18-23 .. ____ _Jr. G . A. Camp Baptist church. pital. Three were recently baptized remember it is another daughter .July 23-24 .. ______Y,W.A Houseparty Plans are already underway to who wrote "Indian Blanklets". July 25-30 .. ·------Int. G . A. in the Baptist Church and two re­ August 1-6 __ .______Jr. R . A. buiid a Baptist house of worship. ceived in the Methodist Church Because of her rich experience Some Methodist people have agreed and consecrated service, Mrs. August 8-13.. --Int. R. A. who were converted through the to give a very beautiful building services directed by Chaplain Worthington is one of the most Special Block Reservation For site and a member of the Baptist interesting and capable mission­ Arkansas' Delegation at W.M.U. Finch. You will continue to rem­ church has pledged enough timber ember him in prayer. ary speakers we could have se­ and B.W.C. Conference at for the entire building. Mission­ cured. Ridgecrest Held Till June 15. ary Palmer will preach regularly Determine today to attend the Mrs. Ford, Maggard, State there and direct the building Great Increase In Baptisms Stewardship Chairman, will also Southwide W.M.U. and B.W.C. plans. / be guest speaker for our meetings. Conference to be held at Ridge­ Much credit for the new or­ It is interesting to 1,1ote the in­ You will want to hear these out- crest, N. c., August 4-10. Spaces ganization goes to C. S. Womack crease in our Baptist work from have been reserved for a large who served as pastor of the Perry­ year to year. According to the rec-· group from Arkansas, but definite ords, the increase of baptisms has East Texas B·aptist College ville Church before going to registrations will have to be mail­ Gould. Although Nimrod was 21 been encouraging indeed. Below is DR. H. D. BRUCE, President ed June 15 and any unclaimed listed the number of baptisins Marshall, Texas miles out of Perryville, he con­ spaces released. They are in choice · dY.cted a revival there and the each year since 1945: An accredited, co-educational, llber­ 1945 ______9,537 baptisms al arts college. Degrees: B. A., B . Lakeview Annex and cost per day converts were received into the s., B. M. - Christian Atmosphere. $3.50 $4.25. 1946 _____ 9,941 baptisms Summer Sch<>ol-Two six-week terms will be or Of course, fellowship of his church. The peo­ -June 7 - July 15 ; July 18 - August registration for the week will not ple who were converted under the 1947 ______11,460 baptisms 26. Fall Semester opens Septem­ 1948 .. ______13,763 baptisms ber 12, 1949. be closed June 15, just res·erva­ ministry of Brother Womack be­ For Information contact: Waller M. tion in the spaces alloted the Ar­ came the charter members of the What will the 1949 record be? Ethridge, Vice-Pres. kansas delegation. Send your $2.00 new church. That will depend upon you and registration fee either to Miss your church a n d all the other Nancy Cooper, 209 Baptist Build­ New Church House Dedicated churches, whether or not a real ing, or Robert Guy, Ridgecrest, missionary and evangelistic spirit N. C. A variety of missionary in­ It was my privilege to spend two will be kept burning during the spiration, scenic drives, recreation, days with Missionary Herman year. We believe, however, that is offered. Let's go. Highfill in Buckner Association, the number of baptisms this year speaking once in the Workers' will be near 16,000. Conference and then delivering the ~~ --~000--- BmLES REPAIRED, REBOUND. dedication sermon . of the new Nationally Known. Write for c h u r c h at Dayton. The Mis­ It is in this world that we must prices. sion Department gave some finan­ meet with enemies, endure hard BmLE HOSPITAL cial help on this two-story rock and trying circumstances, and 1001 S. Harwood Dallas 1, Texas building. It is already a fine rural answer the challenge of service; church. Our prediction is that be­ · therefore, it is in this world that - fore many years this church will Jesus promises life abundantlY. JUNE 9. 1949 PAGE ELEVEN

tlltiGDAU '''''''''WDUUIIUIUIUDDnnwnrumUUIOiiiliiUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilldiiiiiiiliill iiiiDIW l?elificuJ · (t/ucatich EDGAR WILLIAMSON, DIRECTOR EooAR WILLIAMSON T. D. McCULLOCH Sunday School Superintendenl Student Union SeCf'etary RALPH W. DAVIS \1Rs. B. W. NrNINGER Training Union Direct~ Church Mmic Direct~ Baptist Building, Little Rock

IIIIJIIIIIIIJIUIUIIIIIIIIUUJIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIUIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIoiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Church Music Le·adership School Faculty Personalitie·s All who attend the Church Music Leadership School at Cen­ tral College in North Little Rock, June 13-17, may be assured of the best possible instruction in every phase of music education. The following personality sketches introduce members of the Miss Odessa Holt faculty. ;professor L. Bruce Jones will head the faculty. Music Fundamentals Mrs. G. H. Mathis, well-known Miss Odessa Holt has served as organist and choir director, is a associate music teacher since the member of the Arkansas chapter, beginning of church music educa­ American Guild of Organists. She tion in Arkansas. Many will re­ attended the Institute on Church member her unique presentation Music held at Northwestern Uni­ of the Fundamentals of Music in versity, Evanston, !illinois, for sev­ schools they have attended either eral summers. Formerly organist at in their own church or at the Ar­ Second Baptist Church, Little kansas Baptist Assembly. Miss Rock, she now holds a similar po­ Holt holds a Bachelor of Science sition at Second Presbyterian degree in Education from the Uni­ Church of this city. In addition to versity of Arkansas, and has done special _study in St. Louis, and at Miss Dorothy' Weaver Columbia School of Music, Chica­ Graded Choirs go. She has taught Public School Music for 'a number of years, and Miss Dorothy Weaver, recently was on the faculty for Ridgecrest graduated from the School of Mu­ Music Week in 1948. sic, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, will · teach N. Little Rock, First .... 346 128 2 Methods and Materials for Grad­ Including Missions ·-· 362 ed Choirs. She was a member of Little Rock, Gaines St. 321 264 Including Missions -·· 409 302 the touring choir of the Seminary El Dorado, Immanuel -- 321 171 Including Missions .... 351 205 for three years, and has declined Hot Spring, Park Place 318 137 Miss Marcella ]fJhnson several offers of position as Min­ Ft. Smith, Grand Ave._ 314 102 Class Voice ister of Music in order to return Paris, F irst -·-······- ·-··-- 313 117 Hot Springs, First -~-- 300 9 3 to the Seminary this fall and com­ Cullendale - - - ···-···---- 297 190 2 Miss Marcella Johnson, head of plete work on a Master's degree. Malvern, First -·-·-- - 295 85 Fordyce, First ·······-- -·· 294 163 the Music Department at Central Miss Weaver has been most suc­ warren, First -- ·· ·~·-·- 293 1 College, holds a degree of Bache­ cessful in her work as associate Gentry, First - ·- ·-······- 286 96 3 West Helena -···-- - ~-- 280 119 1 lor of Music from North Texas teacher in the Summer Music pro­ Little Rock. South Highland ···-··· 274 145 6 State College, Denton, and degrees gram in Arkansas for three years. Pine Bluff, Second ...... 271 125 of Master of Religious Education, Smackover, First . ·-··- ··· 260 91 2 and Master of Sacred Music from Ft. Smith, Bailey H111 .. 232 77 Greenwood, First ·--··- ··· 226 102 3 Southwestern Baptist Theological Mena, First - - ·················· 225 112 2 Figures to Inspire El Dorado, West Side ·-· 220 98 Seminary, Fort Worth. Under her Texarkana, Calvary - - · 216 Mrs. G. H. Mathis skilled direction the Central Col­ Sunday, May 29, 1949 Ft. Smith, Trinity ··- - 210 89 lege Choir has made an enviable s.s. T.U. Ad. Ft. Smith, South Side _ 201 59 2 Piano and Organ Ft. Smith, First ___1018 373 4 Stamps, First ·····----- 193 61 1 record during this, their first year Little Rock, Immanuel .. 952 407 9 Bentonv11le, F irst ·-- 182 50 2 of activity. Including Missions --.1258 611 12 Hoxie, First -··---··- ··154 34 class lessons in Organ Repertoire, Hot Springs, Second - 718 171 5 · Little Rock, • • * Little Rock, First ·-- 667 334 Reynolds MemoriaL 150 80 Mrs. Mathis will teach private· les- El Dorado, First - ·- 640 199 Enrolment in the Church Music Pine Bluff, South Side 605 193 4 Little Rock, Hebron ·-· 139 s.ons and w iII be available for Including Missions ·-· 647 228 Pine Bluff, Matthews Leadership School begins at eight Benton, . First -·-··-- 596 106 8 Memorial ···-·-··- 136 76 practice supervision. She will be o'clock Monday morning, June 13, Little Rock, Second ··- 581 135 3 Little Rock, Woodlawn 130 2 the soloist at the first of a series Fayettev11le, First ·--- 536 183 · 4 Douglassv11le, First -··· 103 57 and the first class session con­ Including Missions - ·· 592 221 of Twilight Recitals and Song­ venes at ten o'clock. It is import­ Camden, First ··---· 522 120 4 Fountain Hill, First ···- 100 93 ant for all who plan to attend to Including Missions -· 701 233 Ft. Smith, Temple ·-··- 92 59 fests scheduled during the school, El Dorado, Second ·-- 452 164 Melbourne, ----~---·-- 90 116 notify Mrs. B. W. Nininger, 212 Hope, First ·-···---- 451 79 3 which takes place on Monday eve­ Including Missions __ 464 N. Little Rock, StanfilL 81 Baptist Building,, Little Rock, im­ ning, June 13, at seven o'clock. Paragould, First ____ 445 191 3 Ft. Smith, North Side _ 67 35 mediately. The fee of $20 Illl1Y be Inclw;Ung M~lOill.\ ~ 600 2~ Crossett, N, Crossett __ 55 46 Crossett, First ---- - 411 189 On each succeeding evening other paid upon arrival, and entitles the Hot Springs, Central _ 384 119 4 Grannis . 53 60 organists attending the school will student to all class work, music to Including Missions _ 453 157 6 Little Rock, West Side_ 46 30 Forrest City, First _ _ 383 132 1 Conway, Brumley's be heard in this capacity. Both a be used during the 'school, and Magnolia, Central ·-- 381 106 4 Chapel - - '----··- 41 46 Including Missions __ 468 Little Rock, Bellvue ____ 37 10 Hammond and a Wurlitzer organ room and meals. Little Rock, Tabernacle 380 145 1 have been installed for use of stu­ The evening sessions are open Stuttgart, First ____ 368 212 13 Little Rock, Bethel --··· 36 Including Missions _ 389 Little Rock, Mt. View, 2 35 dents registered for the school. to the public. Lake City, First ·---- 35S 223 N. Little Rock, People's 31 4 PAGE TWELVE ARKANSAS BAPTIST

State Line Church Dedicates• Building

BY IRVING M. PRINCE Attend~ College Where It Is President, Central College Honorable to Work Yes! I plan to attend college Attend college where the man But where? of means and the man of work meet in friendly fellowship. Fifteen thousand high school ---000--- graduates in Arkansas face this question. Most of this number Glorifying the Father plan to go to college-but where? By Bearing Fruit This is the most important ques­ tion they face now. Life at the Do y o u want to glorify God? · bottom of the ladder is crowded. You CAN. How? Bear fruit. They should plan to go to col­ (See John 15 :8.) lege, but where? How can a high As the earth brings forth plenti­ school graduate answer this ques­ fully, so should the churches­ tion satisfactorily. your Sunday School! The earth The State Line Church, Cerro mer, Horatio; and Carl Hendrix, yields her fruit in proportion to Go to a College Where High the planting and cultivation. Gordo, held dedication services · banker from Horatio. Ideals Are Found There is a spiritual law of the for their new building recently. Lawson Hatfield, First Church, harvest-"He which soweth spar­ Those participating in the services DeQueen, assisted the church in a Men and women who are to ingly shall reap also sparingly; revival meeting recently, which lead in the world of tomorrow and he which soweth bountifully of the day were: H. B. Donnell, must have an education plus if resulted in four additions, three shall reap also bountifully." (II associational missionary; Lawson civilization is to be preserved. Sel­ of whom were by baptism. Otis Corinthians 9:6). Hatfield, DeQueene; Russell Ar- Mills is pastor. ect a college where high ideals In obedience to Christ the are accepted and practiced, not churches are working for 600,000 just the average college but one net gain in Sunday School enrol­ where the atmosphere is con­ ment. For the first six months ducive to the growth and de­ of the year some churches report velopment of the individual. ~chg cf tAe }Jtc~rd gains of 300; others 200; others Attend a College That Train~ 100; some 50. "By their fruits ye shall know them." JUNE Yes, attend a college that offers Your Sunday School field is im­ training in your desired field. For portant! Is your Sunday School "Rejoice, Y e Pure In Heart" technical training select a school growing? Sunday Schools are that gives what you need. Select known by their fruits. You have a school where your credits can the Truth, God's Word. It is not EDWARD H . PLUMTRE (1821-1891) MARION .ARTiiUR H. MESSITER (1831-1903) be used in the future. Many high to be wrapped in a napkin and school students are pulled off bal­ buried. It is to be planted in the ance by offers of various com­ hearts of people, all the people. mercial and business colleges that ]. Rejoice ye pure in heart, Re-joice, give thanks and sing; See Mark 16:15. Your festaE banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King. make many promises, get your Do you believe in God? Faith money, and offer little or noth­ is more than a dogma. It is a Refrain: ing that can be used as a basis passion. It impels. It does. It for a degree in a standard col­ Rejoice, refoice, Refoice, give thanks and sing, achieves. It bears fruit . . lege. It is high time for God's people 2. Bright youth and snow-crowned age, Strong men and maidens fair; If you are interested in Chris­ Raise high your free, exulting son, God's wondrous praises declare. to move forward, to do sometliing tian work, select a Christian col­ that will glorify the Father. One lege, but remember that Chris­ rural Sunday School gained 49 in 3. With all the angel choirs, With all the saints on earth, tian colleges are open to men Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, True rapture, noblest mirth. and women of high standards enrolment per month during Jan­ who are interested in various pro­ uary, February, and March. The 4. Yes, on thro' life's long path, Stil~ chanting as we go; fessions in life. community has been aroused. The From youth to age., by night and day, In gladness and in woe. church is the chief topic of con­ Attend a College of Your versation. The Father has been This joyous hymn, so often sung as a procession is a perfect ex­ Own State glorified. ---'0001--­ pression of a Christian's exultation as he moves forward toward the Many young men and women place of worship. It is stately without being stilted, rhythmic without are lured to other states for their Baptist Minister doing violence to an acceptable atmosphere of worship. training. After college they come home to their own state to be a Succu:n;tbs Though written primarily for a Choir Festival, its all-inclusive total stranger to their generation Charles Anderson, retired Bap­ spirit embraces singers, congregation, and ministry as well. In the of leaders. tist minister of Cleburne, Texas, In college many strong friend­ well-chosen words of the poet, Edward H. Plumtre, "With all the angel died at a Cleburne hospital April ships are made. Most of them will 22, at the age of 68. choirs, with all the saints on earth, pour out the strains of joy and remain through life. If these Mr. Anderson will be remember­ bliss, true rapture, noblest bliss," all people are admonished to sing friends live in another state you ed in Arkansas as pastor succes­ praises. feel as a stranger in your own sively at Harrisburg, Des Arc, and land, when you return from a col­ One has

"For more than a half a cen­ "The W.ork of the Holy Spirit" tury Dr. W. 0. Carver has been By Walter Thomas Conner "Old Main" a student and teacher of the Price $2.25 Word. Throughout this period he has had a growing interest in the The author is a native of Cleve­ Book of Ephesians. The Broad­ land County, Arkansas, and has / man Press now publishes this been a Baptist preacher for near­ scholarly study of the Ephesian ly fifty years. He is a pr.ofessor By the Grace and Help· of God Epistle." of Systematic Theology in the Southwestern Seminary. Believing that the biblical conception of the We Must Meet This Crisis "Heart Sermons in Outline" divine Spirit is essential to Chris­ By Jerome 0. Williams tianity, Dr. Conner proceeds to dis­ Price $1.75 cuss in this book the Spirit in the I Old Testament; then follow na­ The purpose of these sermon turally the Holy Spirit in the outlines, according to the author, Synoptics and in Acts. John's doc­ is to aid those who preach regular­ trine of the Spirit draws a separ­ ly and who have not had the ad­ ate chapter, and three chapters vantages of college and seminary are given to Paul's teachings. training. It is to suggest subjects, First Peter, Hebrews, and Revela­ texts, logical outline, and a line tion are grouped in one chapter, 25 churches to give $5,000 or more ... of discussion for scriptural and and the study is concluded with I spiritual messages. Each speaker two strong chapters on the rela­ will develop the messages in his tion of the Spirit to the powers of 40 churches to give $2,500 or more ... own way and supply illustrations man, and the Spirit as personal. from his own reading and exper­ ience. All who conduct devotional 100 churches to give $1,000 or. more ~ .. services in any phase of the church will find these outlines most help­ "The Salt of the Earth" All other churches from $100 to $1,000 ..• ful. By George W. Truett Price $2.50 With each church doing its best we will reach the "Evangelism According to Christ." This book consists of fourteen goal. By Gaines S. Dobbins messages from the Gospels, Acts, Price $2.50. and Revelation. This is the fourth volume of the Truett Memorial Make all checks payable to Ouachita "Old Main" This book points us to the ori­ Series, and is compiled and edit­ Fund. ginal method of Christian evan­ ed by Powhatan W. James, Th.D., gelization - the Gospel of John. · D.D., president of Bethel Woman's This book takes. the reader back College, Hopl,l:insville, Kentucky. to the· first sources and, in so do­ In pungent, alive speech and with ing, provides the soundest possi­ consecrated insight, Dr. Truett Mail all funds to- ble basis for soul winning - the shows what it means to heed teachings of Jesus Christ. The Christ's words to be as salt, how author is a member of the facul­ others have succeeded, and how W. P. JONES ty of the Southern Baptist Semin­ we can through grace be a savor ary, Louisville, Kentucky. in our everyday modern world. Elk Horn Bank Arkadelphia, Arkan;sas Order From Your BAPTIST BOOK STORE This is a call to every church and friend of Ouachita and Christian Education 303-5 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas PAGE FOURTEEN ARKANSAS BAPTIST

Radio Commission Acquires New Home The new home of the Radio A FLIP OF TH£ Commission of the Southern Bap­ tist Convention, 1585 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E., Atlanta, SWITCH~ Georgia was consecrated during an open house March 8. The former home of the late Preston Arkwright, president of AND the Georgia Power Company, it ~ located on a fourteen acre plot in beautiful Druid Hills; contains eighteen rooms with twelve thous­ and square feet of floor space, adaptable for adequate offices TH£ and excellent studio for radio and television. The rapid growth and expan­ sion of the radio service of the 108 Commission, of which Dr. s. F. Lowe is director, demanded larger quarters and a central location for all activities. The purchase price of the property was con­ siderably less than half the esti­ IS mated cost of a new building. The Commission began work in the new home on April 1, and the latter part of "The Baptist Hour" for April through June is expect­ DON£1 ed to originate in the new studio. ------000------Dr. R. C. Campbell Stresses State Missions Hubert Hunter finds an elec­ The report on the Cooperative tric cream separator a time and Program to the State Convention last November by Dr. R. C. Camp­ labor s a v e r on the J. Edd bell gives emphasis to State Mis­ sions. Since the report was not Lightle Jersey farm at Searcy. read publicly and since you may not have a copy of the minutes, No tired arms, no sore back . . . we quote part of one paragraph. as easy as flipping your finger. "We need to evangelize our state, not alone for conquest, but also for defense. We must evan­ Mechanical separation actual­ gelize to save ourselves from cults and isms. If we fail in evangeliz­ ly brings you more profits from ing · the states, not on I y do we leave the doors open, but we level your milk than you can get by the walls and leave ourselves de­ fenseless against t h e encroach­ manual separation. Most hand­ ment of cults and isms, as well as turned separators can be very all other kinds of evils. Our pro­ tection from c u 1 t s is not by a easily converted into electri­ CREAM SEPARATING WITH ELECTRICITY& course of competition; it is by the method of prevention. The best fied operation. An electric mo­ prevention is blazing fires of evan­ y SAVES V3 MORE BUTTERFAT ... Bringing you $15 gelism. T a k e a n y community tor will turn !he separator uni­ where Baptists have on a real ag­ to $20 more on each cow during the year formly at the proper speed­ gressive program of soul winning - a perennial one, a n d you will the secret of getting ALL the yECONOMICAL TO OPERATE ... Only 2 cents will find that cults do not thrive. The fact is, c u I t s and isms do not butterfat. An electric cream separate about 1000 pounds of milk. flourish in open, sun:.kissed, well cultivated fields. They t h r i v e separator for a herd of 10 cows V SAVES TIME, BACK AND ARMS a r o u n d the edges of the field costs pnly a b o u t 15 cents a where the briars of indifference and thistles of neglect have grown month to operate. Y EASY TO OPERATE ••• EASY TO CLEAN up. CUlts creep in through the darkness caused by the dying fires BUY APPLIANCE.$ FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER of evangelism. If we will re-kindle these fires, the cults will sneak away. The Place Where Arkansas People Meet ~ ROSS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH ~ POWER mul LIGHT CD»>fHlJU? Ross and Moser HOMER B. REYNOLDS, Pastor HELPING BUILD ARKANSAS JUNE 9, 1949 PAGE FIFTEEN

Minister's Wife Claimed Jesus' Death and Burial By Death Mrs. C a r 1 P. Nelson, wife of By Mrs. Roland Leath Those three words of J e s us Pastor Carl P. Nelson of the First Sunday School Lesson for were spoken during the third to Last week's lesson was closed Church, Gentry, died at her home June 12, 1949 the sixth hour: Darkness came up­ April 16, 1949. Funeral services with the words, " . . . and they Luke 23:33-38; Mark 15:34; on the earth at the sixth hour, and took Jesus and led him away." were held at the Gentry Church, Luke 23 :46-47 " Jesus was hidden from the view of interment was at Konowa, Okla­ Those words remind us of old the multitude. Pilate, uneasy and unconvinced as homa, near where Mrs. Nelson The last words are p i e r c e d was reared. to Jesus' guilt, as he gave in to the The cruel cross was an instru­ through with meaning, but we clamor of the Jews and delivered ment of torture, of shame, of dis­ Mrs. Nelson was active in all mention them with only brief phases of church and denomina­ Jesus to the chief priests to be grace, of wickedness. It was a sym­ comme,nt. The fourth word reveals crucified. The Jews were determ­ bol of horror. Then "they crucified tion life, and a recognized leader the depth of the Atonement: "My among those with whom she work­ ined that Jesus should be put to Him" upon a cross! He changed it God, my God, why hast thou for­ death, and they, by insinuating into a symbol of sacrifice, salva­ saken me?" Without the Father, ed. The large crowd attending. the that Pilate would be reported to tion, love, ·and glory. The whole alone, He became sin for me; He funeral a n d the abundance of Rome as aiding one who claimed earth's history was changed when was made "my sin." We cannot to be a king, forced him to release they crucified our Lord upon that fully understand but this was the floral offerings attested the high Barabbas and crucify Jesus. The cross that day on Calvary. The cup He realized in Gethsemane's esteem in which she was held by responsibility of His death they cross is a thing of beauty for all agony. Now He steps in the breach all who knew her. gladly took upon themselves. We who are freed from sin's power be­ that sinful men might know the had neither time nor space last cause of the suffering of Jesus that righteousness of God. This cry is sion of the Roman centurion at week to go into Pilate's washing day. the depth of sorrow and sin; Jesus the foot of the cross, "Truly this has hands of the whole event and The Seven Words tasted Hell that all of us who man was the son of God," might the subsequent acceptance of the well be classed with these signifi­ That Jesus hung on the cross trust Him as Savior will never Jews of the blood of Jesus upon cant events. from 9:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. on know it. them and the motives back of it. The fifth word of Jesus was "I The Entombment The same day He was condemned the Friday of His sentence seems to be rather definite; at least, six thirst ," as the physical anguish in Pilate's judg;ment hall, Jesus mingled with the mental a n d Jesus fully bore the curse of the hours can be accounted for rather law, the sting of death, the pen­ was crucified. Roman soldiers, un­ accurately from the time He was spiritual suffering. The sixth der command of a centurion, plac­ word was "It is finished." Re­ alty of sin. Now, He is attended placed on the cross until He spoke with respect. Joseph of Arimathea, ed Him upon the cross, drove the His last word, giving up the ghost. demption had been accomplished; nails into those precious hands the obedient Son had done the a rich man, a councellor of hon­ and feet and plunged the cross The soldiers who did the job of Father's will in performirig His orable estate, one good and right­ into the ground at Calvary with a crucifying Jesus divided His gar- mission . eous, asked Pilate for His body. thud, but His v e r y own people . ments among them. Tradition has The seventh word: ". . . Fath­ He wrapped it in clean linen and demanded it, forced it into real­ it that His outer garment, a robe, er, into thy hands I commend my laid it in His own new tomb. A ity; and railed upon Him, mocking could not be divided; thus, there­ spirit," is the last utterance of our believer, a follower, even though ;Him. as He hung there I sult was that they "cast lots" for Lord. Notice that, having accom­ secret in Jesus' life ministry, Jos­ it, gambling at the foot of the eph, with Nicodemus, honored ''They Crucified Him" plished the shedding of blood that cross. The first spoken words of remission of sin could be possible, Him in the last rites of His body. When the .Bible is opened and Jesus were "Father, forgive them; Jesus 1s once more in filial rela­ It was a deed of devotion, even the teacher begins the study of for they know not what they do." tionship with His father. No long­ as was the work of the women this lesson, he enters a holy and Such a Savior! He was dying, yet er 1s He God-forsaken. That has who loved Him. solemn place. None of us, regard­ He f o r g, a v e His enemies, the been accomplished which was nec­ less of experience, training, know­ wicked, indifferent, blinded ones. essary. Into the Father's hands ledge or ability, is capable of in­ Some believe the words of for­ He enters to receive rest, glory, terpreting this lesson as we study giveness were primarily f o r the and blessing, and to assume His of the spiritual suffering of our cruel, cold-hearted soldiers, gambl­ role at the Father's side. Jesus til/I Lord on the cross. The Holy Spirit ing while the Son of God redeem­ truly died a penal, sacrificial, sub­ is our teacher; in our hearts and ed the world. No doubt they were stitutionary death for us. CAFETERIA souls we might even feel that which for them and also for those who is too deep for expression. caused His death and all who re­ Supernatural Signs We open the first topic with jected Him, refusing to believe. We mention briefly the deep the words which continually tear The rulers scoffed at Him, say­ · significance of some miraculous, our hearts apart, "They c~cified ing, "If he 1s the Christ of God, supernatural signs which accom­ Him." On the brow of a place let him save himself and come panied the death of Jesus. One was shaped like a skull the cross of down from that cross." The peo­ the three hours of darkness which Jesus was placed. It was called ple mocked also, echoing the atti­ covered the earth, clothing our "Golgotha," the Hebrew name for tude of the rulers, "Let him save Lord. Indeed, it was more fitting "the place of the skull." Luke uses himself." The soldiers mocked that the blackest crime of all his­ a Greek word for that which means Him, arousing to join in the sport. tory should be in a setting of head; the Latin equivalent is "cal­ While they all railed and jeered darkness. · "QUALITY FOOD varia,'' so in the English language Jesus was busy giving life eternal The rending of the veil of the the word is "Calvary," and that is to a lost, sinful world. His sec­ temple was another of these signs. the one found in Luke 23:33. ond word was in answer to the re­ A new way was opened for men POPULAR PRICES" Notice His companions on this pentance of one of the thieves by to reach God; the old way of ap­ spot, nearby the city of Jerusalem, His side: "Today thou shalt be proach through the High Priest in yet outside the city walls, for in with me in paradise." He goes on the Holy of Holies was not now them Isaiah 53 : 12 is fulfilled. On saving those who will believe while necessary. The earthquake was a 615 MAIN LITTLE ROCK His right hand and on His left an unbelieving world ridicules strange phenomena. The confes- hangs a malefactor, guilty crimin­ Him. . als, deserving to die for their sin­ The third word was spoken to ful lives. Matthew identifies them Mary, the mother whom God pro­ CHURCH FURNITURE as thieves. Jesus, the Blameless wded for the Babe born in the One, utterly without sin, the Pas­ manger that night. She had been Pews, Opera Chairs, Folding Chairs, PUlpit Furniture chal Lamb without spot or blemish, faithful to her calling and had Sunday School Furniture occupies the middle cross between given Jesus the earthly home Quotations Without Obligation the two wicked sinners; this posi­ necessary for God's plan to be tion would convey to the watching carried out in His life. Dying for L. L. SAMS & SONS world that He was the chief of the sins of the world, Jesus re­ wrongdoers, the most guilty of the membered and committed her in­ 905 South 5th Street, Waco, Te:us group. to the keeping of John, (xecutiie li1111't/ - STATE CONVENTION B. L. Bridges, General Secretary, 200 Baptist Building, Little Rock, Ark.

The~ City of Arkadelphia and Another Preacher Neglected His Wife We have just received notice of the death of The Million Dollar Campaign a Baptist pastor who formerly livE'd in Ark­ ansas. He was in the Minister's Retirement The citizens of Arkadelphia have loyally taking care of this matter but it had never Plan, thus making provision for his age re­ supported t h e Ouachita College Financial been presented to the church until our Pastor, tirement. When he retired he chose the single Campaign. In our reports the contributions L. W. Rhodes, brought it before the church life annuity leaving nothing in that fund to do not show up to the credit of the Baptist and we experienced little difficulty in raising be drawn by the widow if he should die first. churches there just as they do with other the amount. · He was not a member of the Widow's Supple­ churches. Early in ·the Campaign arrange­ Brethren the responsibility is on us preach­ mental Annuity Plan, so his widow can get no ment& were made for the city as a whole in­ ers to lay this matter on the hearts of our annuity from that fund. We believe our pas­ stead of merely the Baptist churches to make churches. tors should wake up along this line. contributions to the Campaign. The Chamber -----000----- of Commerce agreed to sponsor the drive and , ------000------raise the money. The people gave through the Stewardship Campaign of Baptist College Girl Available For Chamber of Commerce instead of through the Tabernacle, Little Rock churches. Summer Work We asked the Tabernacle Church to give us The people of Arkadelp~a purchased stock Miss Audrey Davis, Melbourne, is ready to in the Arkadelphia Foundation, Inc., in the a report on their Stewardship and Tithing Campaign. Here is the report: work through the summer months. She could amount of $29,175, which has been turned be your church secretary, private secretary, over to Ouachita College. We have previous­ "The Stewardship Revival conducted in the or stenographer. She has had two years of ly reported that the faculty gave $11,000 ·on Baptist Tabernacle in January is having far­ shorthand and typing in high school, and the Campaign. C. F. Sturgis contributed $3,- reaching results. Offerings for the four one year of each in college. She is a Ouachita 162.35 to the Campaign which was used by months' period, January through April, show College student, but would take employment an increase over the same period for 1948 the college to pay freight on building mater­ f-or the summer months. ials. Milton Teague contributed $500 in labor of 58lf2 per cent. Total offerings for the period ------0001------and materials, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carter in 1948 came to $9,032.94 or an average of contributed $500 for the improvement of the $531.36 per Sunday; while for the same per­ Poole and Mt. View athletic field. W. E. Barkman has paid $900 iod in 1949' the offerings totaled $14,322.44 You would not recognize the church house for government bonds, which he gave to the and averaged $842.49 per Sunday. at Mt. View if you have not seen it in the last college, and N. W. Denty paid $100 for a "Along with this our congregations have few years. Under the leadership of Pastor government bond, and gave it to the college. increased until we are having dificulty in Gus Poole this church has been led to im­ You can see that the people in Arkadelphia seating the crowds that come. For the month prove its building in a beautiful manner. Both have contributed $45,337.35. of April both Sunday School and Training the Sunday School Department and the au­ None of these items passed through our Union indicated that never before had they ditorium have been redecorated. New seat::: books except the $11,000, which the faculty been able to make such good reports on at­ have been provided for the auditorium and members contributed, hence they could not tendance and enrolment. We have experi­ the Baptistry scene is beautiful. The congre­ be shown in our regular financial statement. enced a genuine spirit of revival. During the gation has grown, and the spiritual side of In addition to these contributions the four months' period there have been 117 ad­ the church has developed in a wonderful churches in Arkadelphia, and Red River As­ ditions to the church. Sixty-seven of these way. Brother Poole is making a great lead­ sociation have given $7,287.98. This was sent have come for baptism. er for the people in this county seat town to our office, and we have given credit for "We have increased our church budget church. from $368 per week to $500 per week and these contributions, and have published them ------10001------in the Arkansas Baptist. We are happy in­ called a full time Director of Music and Edu­ deed to be able to make this statement, and cation who we hope to have on the field by Every Baptist Church In Hope to let the people of Arkansas know that the June 15. At an early date we hope to com­ Association Has a Pastor people of Arkadelphia are one hundred per plete construction of' the educational build­ cent for this Campaign, and that they are ing which was begun last summer. We are Missionary M. T. McGregor, Hope Associa­ tion, has been tireless in his efforts to get the making good contributions. The Chamber of making plans also to enlarge the tabernacle Commerce is going out again with the deter­ to house our growing congregation until such churches to call a pastor. He is happy now that every church has it own pastor. He hopes mination to get $25,000 in cash for the Cam­ time as we can build a new auditorium." paign. The churches in Arkadelphia and Clark Pastor Ralph Dodd is one of the hardest that the situation can remain this way in­ County will do more also. working pastors we know. definitely. We hope so too, Brother MeGregor. ----1000------A church cannot do much without a pastor. ----1000'------Wouldn't it be fine if every pas~or when he A Deacon Goes Home accepts a pastorate could have the idea that Another Proof That Churches he and his church should fall in love with Will Gi~e to Campaign One of the best and most useful men we have ever known was J . R. Gregson of Jones­ each other, and that this relationship of mu­ Here is another proof that if a church wants boro. Brother Gr-egson was a deacon and the tual love and service should continue during to do it and has the matter laid upon the Sunday School Superintendent in the First all his life and unless the Lord definitely calls hearts of its members it can and will pro­ Church, Jonesboro, for many years. A few him to another field. vide every dollar which Dr. Whitington and days ago he departed this life for his home ------100~------his staff gave as a quota early in the Oua­ above. He was useful in his church and in his Twelve deacons were ordained by the First chita Campaign. Most of the churches can town. If there was ever a real Christian Bro­ Church, Pine Bluff, Friday evening, May 27. do more than they were asked to do. Look at ther Gregson was one of them. His Christian The ordaining council was composed of W. the report of this church treasurer. life radiated from his glowing personality. His J. Morris, chairman, Selsus E. Tun, T. T. Dear Brother Bridges: influence for Christ was wonderful. Newton, L. G. Whitehorn, Delbert McAtee, The accompanying money order, two-hun­ We extend sympathy and prayers to his Joe Hall, B. H. Duncan, and the local deacons. dred dollars is fifty more than the assigned loved ones in their earthly loss. We also ex­ T. T. Newton delivered the charge; B. H. quota for Liberty Baptist Churcb, Llberty tenq sympathy to Pastor Holland in his loss Duncan preacheu the ordination sermon and Association. We regret that we are late in in a valuable church official. Selsus E. Tull offered the ordination prayer.