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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers) at Digital Commons @ George Fox University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Northwest Friend by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ George Fox University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. -M - J U L Y - A U G U S T 1 9 6 5 'Quakn ^oumi! of the Pacific J^OTthwcst" H^riend Vol, XLV No, 5 Students and officials present at George Fox School inauguration at BatallaS/ Bolivia. At left is Melllton Mollesaca and at right, Eduardo Mamani. For more on Christian Education in the National Friends Church of Bolivia, see articles on pages 12 and 13. I N T H I S I S S U E : The Church that Met on Friday (YearlyWhere l\/leeting--1965 is Our Gift of Discernment? o u r G o d , h e a r i n g f r o m H i m t h r o u g h t h e s p e a k e r s w h o a l w a y s s e e m t o b e a t t h e i r best at Yearly Meeting time. This year The we anticipate something special as we lis ten to Dr. Milo Ross, president of George Superintendents Fox College, who has been chosen as Year l y M e e t i n g s p e a k e r . Corner The youth have come to play an important part in our Yearly Meeting, too, with about one hundred in attendance at some of The Chunk that Met on Friday t h e s e r v i c e s l a s t y e a r . T h i s y e a r ' s s e s By Clynton Crisman sions will be highlighted by reports from Acting Superintendent Lonny Fendall and Ron Stansell who have been Youth Ambassadors abroad. rO asion certain field isolated where little houses community are scarce at the and edge people of live our quietly Bolivian in mis lonely Even the juniors have a place. Junior companionship with their sheep and llamas, we made an evangelistic journey on Friday. Friday was the day they got together. Friday was Yearly Meeting has been growing in interest market day so-called, but the dozen or so merchants with their "^res Yearly Meeting—1965 and attendance year by year, and if the de spread out on the ground found no lively bartering. The straggling, melan c i s i o n s m a d e a r e n o t a s f a r r e a c h i n g a s choly neighbors who sat and gazed at the odds and ends of produce and those of the adults, there is more acti rHEREYearly is something Meeting—the wonderful opportunity about to merchandise seemed stunned by the pressures of time, raw nature and renew old acquaintances, to make new vity! endless horizons which stretched in all directions without relief on the friends, to eat together in the college din We will miss the guiding hand of our flat, cold mountain plateau; the horizons of history and hope seemed as ing hall (perhaps the new Heacock Com Yearly Meeting Superintendent, Dean Greg flat and dreary. mons). Maybe you will have the privilege ory; his ability to say the right thing in the A record of Gospel music and the story of Nicodemus filled the empty of staying in a dorm or parking your trailer right way and to take care of the many de air with its scratchy sound reaching out perhaps for miles. Baskets of next to someone you have always wanted to tails as he has for the past 14 years, but we eggs and potatoes were forgotten as both buyers and sellers hurried to the know better. rejoice that he is on his way to full health curious box carefully lifted from the pack-horse. This music box played again. the record over and over. The missionary and an interpreter spent the Yearly Meeting is one of the great uni Yearly Meeting, 1965. Will it be only afternoon preaching, talking, answering a few questions, explaining the fying forces in our denomination. Here another Yearly Meeting, or will it be monu we ail have equal right to speak; we can tracts, smiling, praying and then they left. The people silently gathered mental? Are you praying? Will you come d i s c u s s i s s u e s a n d fi n d e v e n i n o u r d i f f e up their produce and left for their homes. rences that the other man has some good expecting? • Months passed. One afternoon three teenagers appeared at the door of points too! The quality that really stands t h e m i s s i o n a r y h o m e m i l e s a w a y f r o m t h e t i n y c o m m u n i t y t h a t h a d b e e n out, however, is the desire permeating visited and almost forgotten. "We want more tracts and do you have every session for God's will to be done. THE NORTHWEST FRIENPi | || Bibles? And hymn books? Can you come back to visit our church?" PiihUshed monthly, except August, by Or^bn If you happen to be one of the fortunate August 17-22 Zhe J^OTthwest Jrieud /965 Arthur O. Roberts, professor of religion and philosophy at confess great admirationfor Woolman's art and the "examined life," and aware of the George Fox College, is a recognized Friends scholar and minister. He received his A.B. at George Fox College, his lessly described methods. Lest we suppose dangers of rationalizing, faith is much more B.D. from Nazarene Theological Seminary and Ph.D. from all direct guidance proffered by such weighty than closing one's eyes and praying. Boston University. He is editor of the Quaker Journal, Friends related to moral correction, hear CONCERN, author of the book, THROUGH FLAMING SWORD, Such is something of our heritage, and we and is a frequent contributor to various periodicals. This what Woolman has to say about the ministry article is appearing this month in the magazine of each in worship: "The outward modes of worship often use for this the term "discernment." yearly meeting in the Evangelical Friends Alliance. are various; but whenever aretrue ministers True, we are at our best as a people led of the Holy Spirit, but can we sharpen our focus of Jesus Christ it is from the operation of his on what the Bible says, in order that we may Spirit upon their hearts, first purifying them more correctly function as vessels of the and thus giving them a just sense of the con H o l y S p i r i t ? Where is Our Gift of Discernment? dition of others." (Underlines mine) W H A T D O E S T H E B I B L E S A Y ? W o o l m a n i s i n s t r u c t i v e f o r u s i n t h i s c e n t u r y , w h e t h e r i t b e f o r o u r M i n i s t r y a n d In the first place we must include the word O v e r s i g h t , f o r o u r o p e n w o r s h i p , o r f o r o u r discernment inthat group of terms describing the Spirit guidance offered to Christians in By Arthur O. Roberts personal evangelism. My own testimony is that nothing since the baptism with the Holy Jesus' Olivet discourse (See John 16:12-13, Spirit quite equals that awesome burden of a '7 have yet many things to say to you, but long ago I shared my apprehensions agitator, John Lilburne, and said, "Friend, thou art too high for truth." message, agonized and prayed over, some you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit Jy about this subjectto others present at a times for months and years, and finally sent of truth comes, he will guide you into all the prayer meeting, for I had begun to feel, These words, the Leveller reader re forth with self abandon and the mind closed t r u t h . " ( R S V ) in preparation for this article, that discern off from calculating the "effects" of the ef ment is not the crowning gift of our age. In ported later, "were a box on the ear," and led to his conversion, after which he sought fort. Unfortunately, a sizeable segment of Christendom does not consider Jesus' words deed, through this study and prayer I have the Kingdom through Christian redemption been checked by the Holy Spirit concerning were meant for them, and would insist that rather than by a political Utopia. Two Friends ministers once discussed the my own too ready dependence upon practiced unction of the Holy Spirit. One admitted to claims to Spirit illumination are signs of reasoning processes rather than reliance Sometimes the spiritual visions and claims occasional ministries under a deep sense of "enthusiasm "—literally the delusion of being upon gifts of the Holy Spirit. of the early Quakers came in conflict, neces direct guidance, whereupon the other re inspired. sitating a "trial of spirits." The business During and after the prayer meeting above plied, "why, 1 wouldn't dare stand up and Although we would rightly call attention meeting emerged, with the clerk standing to a difference between our illumination and mentioned, several Friends spoke helpfully preach unless 1 was led of the Lord." forth as essentially a discerner of spirits the revelations offered the Biblical writers, about various kinds of "leadings" either 1 h a v e c o n fi d e n c e i n b o t h m e n a n d f e e l rather than simply a presiding officer anx we would share Robert Barclay's insistence within their experiences or heard about from they were talking about different aspects of i o u s t o a r t i c u l a t e , o r e v e n s o m e t i m e s t o that by immediate (i. e. , direct, personai) others. And of course Amos Kenworthy was guidance, the one recognizing the steady manipulate, public opinion in order to secure (Continued on next page) mentioned. He was an outspoken evangelist appropriate action. leadership of the Holy Spirit in enabling a during the latter part of the nineteenth cen minister to exercise his gift, the other recog tury (he died at Denair, California in 1917), John Woolman exemplifies Quaker exper nizing that special anointing. OYM Executive Council ience in direct guidance by the Holy Spirit whose direct spiritual perception made people I have confidence, too, in the quiet acts of for edifying the church. The Journal of this Recommendation uneasy about him and led to his remarkable love and personal care exhibited by some of powers of personal evangelism. eighteenth century Quaker minister ought to our less vocal Friends with the gift of helps. The Executive Council in called be read by thoughtful Friends—and required Amos Kenworthy confronted his hostess on In the first years of our ministry we came session on June 22, took action to re of all our pastoral ministers. In the course commend to the Yearly Meeting in one occasion of his itinerate ministry with of his ministry Woolman worked patiently to to yearly meeting one year, and filled with words something like this: "Thee is a sin zeal for the annual Sunday afternoon mission August, 1965, that from September 1, see God's will effected by the diminishing of ner," after which they sat down to the meal, ary appeal, reached for the billfold aiming 1965 until June 15, 1966, Clynton slavery among Friends. Well might it have Crisman be retained in the office of to the acute discomfort of his fellow guest b e e n f o r o u r c o u n t r y h a d t h e r e b e e n m o r e to put in a dollar bill. Now a dollar isn't who later related the story. After the meal, Woolmans in 1760 and fewer John Browns in much, but we did not have much; in fact only Acting Superintendent. the ten dollar bill needed to get us back home however, Kenworthy led the genuinely peni 1860. We know the results of the white man We are further recommending that tent hostess to repentance and salvation. and stretch to the end of the month. But carrying what Woolman called the "burden Dean Gregory be designated to handle some stone" of nottreating the black man as somehow the ten dollar bill went into the col the business affairs of the Yearly Quakers generally accept discernment as a "fellow-creature," but his method of con lection plate instead. Without anyone know Meeting office on a limited basis from part of their heritage if not their experience. veying his message is more apropos to our i n g t h i s , o u r p r a y e r s f o r G o d ' s c a r e w e r e September 1, 1965 to August 31, But we have a fuzzy notion about its mean answered by a woman who simply said she 1966. topic. ing. In reading the literature of our church "felt led" to give us help, to the tune of $25 ! we are impressed by examples of people with T h e f o l l o w i n g J o u r n a l e n t r y g i v e s u s t h e These decisions were made after key; '7 had conversation with him, in the Many times since, 1 have often felt directly receiving information from the doctor strong leadings from the Lord. Typical of and in consultation with Dean Gregory. the early days of Quakerism, in the seven fear of the Lord, concerning his slaves, in impelled by the Holy Spirit, sometimes clearly, and sometimes with such counter- Dorwin Smith teenth century, was George Harrison, one of which my heart was tender. 1 used much pulls as to demand agonizing decisions of the itinerant ministers, the "valiant sixty" plainness of speech with him and he appeared Presiding Clerk, to take it kindly. " (Underlines mine) faith. Maybe such decisions are not agon Oregon Yearly Meeting who iater succumbed to wounds received o f F r i e n d s C h u r c h from a beating in the cause of Truth. He had Having beenon boththe giving and receiv izing and uncertain for you, but for me, a philosopher trained in "reasoned inquiry" looked straight into the face of the political ing end of spiritual counsel and correction 1 r / / r A W Z / r t w / M m i 3uly. 1965 minister redemptive grace. Certainly such OYM FRIENDS YOUTH FIELD SECRETARY REPORTS DISCERNMENT continued gifts which we may receive are not for the aggrandizement of the self, though they may revelation the Holy Spirit shows us God's make use of natural capacities, but rather particular will in a concrete situation, thus for the edification of the Church. The gift making applicable the outward, Biblical rule of "discernings" you will notice, falls Into of faith. Our forebears shed their blood for that group of gifts dealing with active dis- this and other testimonies, and I for one am cipleship, the group between the intellectual not about to relegate the gifts of the Holy and emotional gifts. This group includes Spirit to the apostles only, save perchance "faith," "healing," "miracles," "prophecy," for extraordinary faith as typified by George and "discernment." Mueller (which is precisely the interpreta In the general sense all mature Christians tion appearing in one evangelical commen possess discernment to enable them to know tary). t h e fi t n e s s o f g i f t s a n d t h e i r p r o p e r u s e . Friends Youth.., Around the World We need not labor this point, but move on But in the specific sense, it appears the New B y C h u c k M y l a n d e r to a second consideration. Paul writes in Testament church teaches special gifts of 1 Corinthians 2:12 "Now we have received discernment whereby persons may determine can carry you beyond your greatest quite stable leadership, and some not the spirit of the worid, but the Spirit iT dreams! How do I know? It's happen- w h e t h e r c l a i m s f o r s p i r i t - l e d a c t i v i t y a r e ^ ed to me I It is happening now in Friends really fervent work being done. which is from God, that we might under g e n u i n e o r s p u r i o u s . I s u b m i t t h i s i s a n "I'll be appreciating your prayers for stand the gifts bestowed on us by God." (RSV) important gift for cleansing the church of Youth I me. These are rich days for me." quackery and charlatans. There are cases This I call general discernment, open to We are convinced that people need Jesus Ron reports he has been busy interview aii Christians who have received the baptism in which "faith" missions support opportun Christ more thananjrthing else in this world. ists or personality-cultists by the giving of ing national youth leaders, fellowshipping with the Spirit and walk in his power. It is Since youth comprise our area of ministry, with the missionaries and speaking to var the guilible. But such is not true of all men we mean that youth anywhere need our Sav what we sometimes superficially refer to as ious youth groups. In addition he has been of active faith. There are cases of healing iour. The concern for youth abroad in for "sanctifiedcommon sense." Judgment under visiting mission schools and national church the dominion of the Spirit. This ability to campaigns which yield much propaganda but eign countries is fresh, but not new. But services. make judgments in the light of spiritual per no real results; but such is not true of all having our own Friends Youth traveling to claims for healing. True prophets there are If all goes as scheduled presently, Ron ceptions comes by working at it, marking the foreign countries specifically to minister to will serve in Peru until after the Sunday of mature Christian, accordir^ to the writer of as well as false prophets. In the current youth stands as a new opening for us. July 4. Then he will return to Bolivia (he the Hebrews: "But solid food is for the ma awakening of the Church to the power and life of the Spirit, discernment is needed. A S o m e t i m e s I m a r v e l a s I t h i n k a b o u t R o n went to Juli, Peru by way of La Paz, Boli ture, for those who have their faculties Woolman endowed beyond his abilities natural Stansell serving in Guatemala, Bolivia and via). He leaves Bolivia on August 13. In trained by practice to distinguish good from and acquired, with a capacity for speaking Peru; Lonny Fendall serving in Africa and Bolivia we have heard of special 2-day youth evil." (RSV) around the world; Jamie Sandoz serving in the truth with love and in the power of the camps to be held in each of the five Quarter The King James version renders "distin Holy Spirit is needed on the problems of Nepal all at the same time. We never im ly Meetings. Especially pray for Ron in re guish" as "discern." The verse with either church and state, race relations, tongues- agined that the Lord would open such doors lation to this tremendous opportunity. of opportunity. But I shouldn't feel shocked. infinitive contains implications for moral de speaking, missions and problems of mor cision. God has not provided us with a neat Did not our Mighty God promise, 'T)elight Lonny Fendall has been spending a year of ality. catalog of all the particular goods and bads, thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give study in Ghana, Africa under a Rotary scho with an easy index for rapidly determining Just as all non-rational expression of thee the desires of thine heart." (Psalm 37:4). larship. During vacations he has been active in Christian work. Now upon completion of divine will. The Bible gives us basic pre spiritual ecstasy (such as the current em How are our foreign Youth Ambassadors his studies Lonny is engaged in six weeks of cepts, true enough, to prevent confusing our phasis on tongues-speaking) to be meaning doing? According to their own testimony travel and ministry in many mission fields opinion with divine will; but choice is so in ful must be given rational interpretation, terwoven with emotion, knowledge, and will, according to Paul's instruction to the Cor . . . w o n d e r f u l . around the world. He is under appointment as a foreign youth ambassador at large. and complicated with a spectrum of options inthian church, so it would appear that all Ron Stansell has just completed the first in many cases, that to make concrete de claims to Spirit-led activity must be subject leg of his journey—Guatemala. At the time Lonny would also appreciate your prayers. cisions is often difficult. But God reinfor to authentication by the Holy Spirit who con of this writing he should be in Peru. By the He wrote us his schedule. The dates given ces andapplies his Written Word by his Holy firms his gifts to those who can guide the time you read this, he will be visiting and are the dates he leaves the country named. church amid conflicting claims. ^irit to prevent us from misreading his ministering in Bolivia. From Guatemala June 9 Accra, Ghana will, just as he has preserved his Written Roman Catholicism sought to safeguard Ron wrote, 11 Leopoldville, Congo Word to protect us from mis-leadings by a the gifts of the Holy Spirit by a line of priest 19 Bujumbura, Burundi false spirit. 'In many ways, Guatemala is cer ly descent, institutionally guarded. Evan tainly quite an advanced field I would 28 Nairobi, Kenya The third consideration has to do with the gelicals since Tertullian have protested all say. All of the believers that I have July 1 Cairo, Egypt special gift of discernment, or more pre institutionalizing of the Holy Spirit, recog met exhibit a fine loving spirit with 5 Jerusalem, Israel cisely, of "discernings," as listed by Paul nizing that the gift has priority over the of real devotion and concern for the 8 Teheran, Iran fice. Like Luther, our consciences must be 10 Delhi, India in his detailing of the grace gifts of the Holy L o r d ' s w o r k . Spirit (1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14). These bound to the Word of God, but it is as the 11 Calcutta, India gifts are chariamatic endowments, not of Hoiy Spirit reveals them to us that the Scrip- "My conclusions about the Guatemala 12 Bangkok, Thailand fices, through which the Holy Spirit may (Continued on page 23) work: continued great opportunities, (Continued on next page) Zke Northwest Jriend God's desire is that all men might have How can laws, marches, and projects, YOUTH continued peace, and since there is only one source of which deal with man's external existence, peace, Jesus Christ, then men can never be the answer? Isn't there more to man's 15 Manila, Philippines have peace unless they have Him. 1 Tim dilemma than the changing of his environ 16 Hong Kong othy 2:4 . .who will have all men to be ment, and the legislating of more rules and 21 Taipei, Formosa saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the regulations? 23 Tokyo, Japan truth." What should the Church be doing then? 23 Honolulu, Hawaii 24 Arrive, Portland, 6:00 a. m. There will be only talk of peace among First, if what Jesus said was true, that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that 24 Leave, Portland, 3:00 p. m. PEACE: nations, as long as the source of Peace is for National Friends Youth Leadership Con left out of the conversation. Any program He came that mankind might have life more for peace that is proposed from a basis of abundantly, then shouldn't the Church's ma ference. From idealism, is simply a proposal for disaster. jor objective be to exhibit this Life to the Lonny reports that he is convinced that Whence Without a definite planfor the transformation world. Secondly, shouldn't her message be although our methods must be adapted to of a man's thought processes, and the con judgment on human schemes which leave out foreign cultures, youth work can be tremen Cometh? tinual sustaining of that transformation, dis the Peacemaker, and are cheap substitutes dously effective in other countries. About cord and disintegration of human relations geared for political gains ? Thirdly, shouldn't his schedule Lonny writes, By Fred Newkirk i s i n e v i t a b l e . her message be a proclamation of what is Pastor, Vancouver First Friends Church the right source of Peace, Jesus Christ in "At first glance it looks like a gruel PEACE is a PERSON, not a cause to be ing 6 weeks, but I'vetried to set it up bandied about in public on placards and the life? Fourthly, shouldn't her message be the proclamation in everyday terms about according to- my major purposes— leaflets. Peace is the result of Him in the issue with Evangelical Quakers today? God's willingness to supply every good thing, i. e., to visit Friends work, to learn /S THE concern for peace still a relevant life, and the doing of His commandments. about youth work, and to learn what Where does the Friends Church stand on Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit if His commandments are obeyed, irregard- ever I can about the countries I pass this issue, and what is the Church's attitude is love, joy, PEACE. . John 14:15 'Ti l e s s o f l o c a t i o n o n H i s e a r t h ? toward marches, banners, and sit-ins? through." ye love me, keep my commandments." Man In conclusion, God's economy and program cannot be a peacemaker, or attempt to live is not geared to any nation's pocketbook. Jamie Sandoz left Portland on June 15, to God's Word commands men everywhere to peaceably with his neighbor until he has the God's program for peace is not limited or spend his two years of Alternative Service seek peace and not give up the pursuit until in Kathmandu, Nepal. En route he will be they have found it. Psalm 34:14 b . . only source of peace. advanced, hindered or promoted by marches, seek peace, and pursue it." This peace is sit-ins, or lay-downs. God's people do not visiting in Hawaii, Japan, Formosa, Hong a mental state of mind, which is free from Mankind's peace is not determined by what have time to rant and rail, lament or wail, Kong, the Philippines, and India before ar the attitudes of distrust and quest for power, surrounds him on the outside of his shell. judge or yell about these things. God's riving in Nepal. Although not a Youth Am and is the result of a person meeting certain Just because a man has enough food in his people are too busy doing the Will of their bassador, Jamie will have the privilege of eternal unchanging conditions. This peace stomach, an adequate shelter over his head, Father which is in heaven, enjoying His fel serving the Lord for two full years in the and clothes on his back, does not mean he lowship, and the benefits of His good things United Mission hospital as a medical tech is a personal acquisition, that no one else can give to another individual. John 14:27 will be happy, contented and peaceful. He has supplied. They are also too busy nologist. Before Jamie left, he reported proclaiming His program for peace to a that it is against the law for a person to "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give Since God has ordained the office of the •warring world, which is the presence of the change his religion in Nepal. But I heard unto you: not as the world giveth, give I un prophet in the Church, shouldn't this be the him say something to the effect that, to you. Let not your heart be troubled, voice of judgment of the Church to the world, Peacemaker, Jesus Christ. • neither let it be afraid." by her prophets. The peace of the world "They can't stop you from living a The individual must meet the conditions will never be determined by how much money Christian life and being a witness for is spent on slum clearance, food distribu Christ. Andthroughthe hospital they prescribed by God in His Word, then he has EDITORIAL are seeit^ some amazing results." the privilege of continuing to act on the prin tion, clothing dispersed, or hospitals built. ciples, if he desires the benefits of peace in It appears that this period of man's existence Christians and in their reports said some These three youth are serving the Lord h i s l i f e . has developed an obsession with the belief Christians had a curious way of meeting only now in foreign countries on special assign that if man can just improve his environ on Sundays. It was concluded this was quite Paul put it this way. Philippians 4:9 mental conditions, then men's hearts will be ments. Who knows what the Lord has in the 'Those things, which ye have both learned, impractical of course, and the missionary future for Friends Youth. Our foreign Youth changed automatically to contentment. There decided they were probably right, under the and received, and heard, and seen in me, is no peace because too many people are Ambassador program is only in its second and the God of peace shall be with you." Only circumstances. year. The PAX (for C.O. 's abroad) and ill-fed, inadequately sheltered, poorly The spokesman for this group and for the Teacher Abroad programs are new for God can bring peace and harmony into a life, dressed and diseased in body. and He expects the one in whom He dwells, three young men has the name of Meliton Friends this year. to do, to live, to act upon His principles But look around you. Are your well-fed, Mollesaca. It was gratifying to get a letter from him a few days ago stating he is now So let us pray. Jesus said, "The harvest daily. If man meets God's conditions, he super-shaped, super powered, super clothed the Director of Education for the entire Na truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; will have peace. neighbors living in peace with themselves tional Friends Church of Bolivia. His reports Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, F o r P a u l t h i s m e a n t p r e s e n t i n g h i s b o d y and their neighbors? The evidence is over that he will send forth labourers into his are in this issue on pages 12 and 13. a living sacrifice to God, giving his life to whelming to the contrary. External cir harvest." the establishing of the Church, and the cumstances and things have little to do with I am wondering how often he gets back Pray for these three young men serving preaching of the Word of God to a pagan a person's state of mind. Material abun home these days—and if he can make it on a b r o a d ! P r a y f o r m o r e ! W h o k n o w s w h a t world. Because he did these things, he had dance has not brought satisfaction to a vast F r i d a y s ? ^ God will do? He may use you! • the Peacemaker inside. majority of Americans. —J. L. W. Zhe J^orthwest Jrtend guty. 1965 W H E N T H E R E I S N O P E A C E Dean Gregory B y L o n n y F e n d a l l Makes Progress Youth Ambassador at Large, Ghana, Africa Toward Recovery RECENTLY an international conference after hearing me speak in meeting, "Do you was held in Ghana with the familiar Quakers in Oregon have anything in common B y C l y n t o n C r i s m a n theme of solidarity against "imperial with us besides the peace stand?" I indi Dean Gregory is making very satisfactory ism" and "neocolonialism" and the further cated my sincere desire that we did, but had progress since his heart attack suffered May ing of world peace. Apparently the conven occasion subsequently to doubt it. 3 0 . T h e d o c t o r r e l e a s e d h i m f r o m t h e ers assumed that peace could only be real When evangelicals hear liberal Quakers hospital June 25, which, incidentally, was his ized as the "imperialist" Western countries birthday. Since arriving home he has been are defeated or subjugated. Formulas for proclaiming their peace convictions (and confined to the house until about July 12, at little else), we perhaps want to react by ton peace are frequently heard today as global which time he was allowed to go outside and tensions continue to threaten any sort of ing down this aspect of our heritage to avoid to take short automobile rides. He reports identification with them. Surely this cannot that he can feel his strength returning day by lasting security. be defended as long as we continue to agree As I began worshipping with the group of that Scriptural teaching and the Quaker con day. He is enjoying doing some reading which he has not had much time to do in re Quakers here in Ghana, a Friend here asked sensus join in counselling against participa cent years; however, the doctor has limited t i o n i n w a r e f f o r t s . Jamie Sandoz him to lighter reading material. In the process of registering for Selective Since all of us know that hospitalization How to Get Rid Service I encountered a question on one of the Arrives in Nepal can mount upto considerable expense in both forms which asked me to specify those fac hospital and doctor bills, it was felt that op of tors which had directed me to object to par T h e f o l l o w i n g l e t t e r w a s r e c e i v e d b y t h e portunity should be given for any who would ticipation in military service. It was not headquarters office on July 15: like to send a gift to do so. This gift would An Undesirable Preacher very easily answered. I had no doubt but "We are delighted to have Jamie Sandoz be an expression of our appreciation for the that my decision made on my knees and be with us. He arrived here on June 30. work of Dean Gregory as our superintendent, fore God's Word was the right one for me, for the past 14 years—much of this time with "Not long ago, a well-meaning group of "Enclosed is a picture of him at the micro but only with difficulty was I able to point to an inadequate salary. The money will be laymen came from a neighboring church to certain influencing factors. I remembered scope at the laboratory of the United Mis used first to help in his expenses incurred see me. They wanted me to advise them on sion Medical Center in Shanta Bhawan, Kath- one sermon preached on the Friends peace by the heart attack. Then it is hoped there some convenient, impressionable, painless mandu. (See picture above). method of getting rid of their pastor. I'm doctrine and perhaps a pamphlet or two. will be sufficient left to provide for some afraid I was not much help to them, for at the Since that time I have been glad to see more " A s y o u k n o w, h e i s d o i n g h i s a l t e r n a t e kind of vacation during the latter part of his time I had not had the occasion to give the material written, but I believe the need still service here as a medical technologist and recuperation. In fact, the doctor has asked matter serious thought. But sincethenl have remains to present the doctrine to young peo will be in charge of our medical laboratory. that he not be in town during our Yearly pondered the matter a great deal, and next ple in a meaningful way. We believe that he will not only help us to Meeting sessions. time anyone comes to me to get advice on While none of the "Quaker distinctives" upgrade this department and make our medi Many of you have already heard of this the subject, I'll be ready for them: should be stressed in a way that eclipses the cal services more efficient but will also make concern through a letter sent out to the pas a real spiritual contribution in our com "1. Look him straight in the eye while basic Christian doctrines we share with other tors by Charles S. Ball, minister of the New- munity. he's preaching, and say 'amen' once in a churches, neither should any sort of pres berg Church. while, and he'll preach himself to death in a sure, ecumenical or otherwise, bring us to "We want to thank you on behalf of the To expedite the collection of this fund, the few weeks. shelve this teaching. What is needed is not United Mission for sending him to us. a "hard sell" campaign, but a straightfor Yearly Meeting executive council suggested "2. Pat him on the back and brag on his that individuals and churches should send ward presentation of the principal factors "May the Lord bless you all richly." good points, and he'll probably work himself their contributions to the Newberg Church to death. which have led Quakers through the centuries Sincerely yours in Him, treasurer, Hubert Thornburg, Newberg "3. Start paying him a living wage. Many to hold this conviction. This must come at W. E. De Vol, M. D. Friends Church, 307 S. College St., New a time when the young people are confronted preachers have gone on starvation wages so United Mission to Nepal berg, Oregon, 97132. long, that they'll eat enough to kill them if with the issue, and should be so presented they get the chance! that they will individually think through the "4. Re-dedicate your own life to Christ, problem and prayerfully reach a decision. ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY Now you may (quickly and easily) learn what George Fox and ask the preacher to give you a job to do, The work of the Board of Peace and Ser and early Friends believed and taught concerning: divine preferably some lost person you could win vice and local peace committees will have revelation, the Scriptures, the Light Within, sin, redemption. A Little Apology Christian warship, the Ministry, baptism, the Communion, to Christ, and he'll die of heart failure. meaning as individual Christians do their "5. Get the church to unite in prayer for part in sharing this belief with others. Thus predestination, eternal security, amusements, war and peace. the preacher, and he'll soon become so ef may our influence in a world ridden with ru (The Gist of Barclay's) fective that some larger church will take him mors of war be even more effective than Price $1.95 B Y C H A R L E S M . K E L L Y off your hands." issuing proclamations, conducting demon Order from the Barclay Press. 600 East Third Street, Newberg, Oregon 97132 —Selected— strations, or holding peace conferences. • 10 Zhe /\brt/m'est driaid ^uly. 1965 // Christian Education in our Boiivian Friends Church By Meiliton Moilesaca Inauguration of INELA school, "Jorge Fox." at Batallas exists to offer religious education with spe The following two articles were written by evangelical, schools that are authorized by George Fox cific training given in accord with the doc Meiliton Moilesaca, Director of Schools of the government but functioning under the trines of our church as well as the regular the Bolivian Friends Church, June 14, 1965. direction of the National Friends Church Cooperative School normal courses. and staffed with Christian professors. They were translated by Jack L. Willcuts. The purpose of the school as defined on At this moment we have 24 such schools -Y f WEDNESDAY, April 21, 1965 in the lo- the opening day is to educate boys and girls National Church functioning in five provinces (counties) in LJ/ cality of Batallas was the day of the as Christian ladies and gentlemen; to give the State of La Paz, Bolivia: In Los Andes official inauguration of the new Pri them balanced instruction in religion, mor Province, 12 schools, in Manco Kapac Pro mary Cooperative School of the Bolivian ality, intellectual development and to bene Plans New Schools vince, Nor Yungas Province and Sud Yungas Friends Church named after the founder of fit the physical and social development of Province four schools each and in Ingavi our Church, George Fox. Present for this character and whatever capacities they Province, one school. These existing occasion were Director of Schools, Meiliton may have. This school is important to the under the help of our Omnipotent God, s c h o o l s a r e f o r b o t h b o y s a n d g i r l s b u t t h e y Moilesaca, missionary Ralph Chapman and future of the Friends Church which greatly rHEis National again embarking Friends onChurch an enlarged in Bolivia, ven are limited to the first four grades only. a representative of the State School system, needs men who are spiritual and whose Each school is self-supporting under our ture of faith to sow the Seed of the Word of delegates from all of our schools and many lives reflect Christ within. God. This effort is aimed at the develop organization and taught by our own teach h e a d s o f f a m i l i e s f r o m o u r c h u r c h e s a t ers. According to the Sacred Scriptures par ment of the Christian life, not only of our Batallas, Yaurichambl, Karhuiza, Cullu- ents are obliged to educate their children adults, but of future generations, the men There is also one school at the First cachi and others. as best they can, notice Proverbs 22:6. and women of tomorrow, through proper Friends Church of La Paz which extends Professor Eduardo Mamani (a graduate of So a major objective of the George Fox Christian training and education. With this through the fifth grade with six instructors the Helen Cammack Memorial Bible School) goal in mind, we consider it a fundamental Friends School is to train youngsters in the including a teacher of Christian Religion was named as director of the George Fox fdth and sixth grade level beyond the abil need to establish more schools to assist of the La Paz Church. Friends school which began that day with ities of the community schools. At this with the Christian Education of the chil point the students are ready to learn: dren that they grow into complete ladies and 43 students, 40 boys and three girls rang We believe the religious education is the a. To know Jesus Christ as the Crea gentlemen as select types of people accord ing in ages from 13 to 17 years. Sixty per most important aspect of the work of the cent of these students come from Friends ing to God's plan. National Church because it is upon this that tor, Saviour, King and as our constant homes, the others are from the community . Friend; Beyond the institutional churches of our the future of the Friends Church in Bolivia b. To learn how to evangelize other field, we must have organized schools in the d e p e n d s a s w e l l a s t h e s t a b i l i t y o f o u r n a This school is recognized by the Bolivian country and towns that are specifically tion and all humanity. • government and with their approval it (Continued on next page) 12 Zhc yorthurst Jrietui July. 1965 J3 V Memorial Service Held for Gervos A. Corey DV/IbI V Irt continued N H A R e c o m m e n d s Gervas A. Carey, well-known to Friends Later he taught in the Friends University children as well as adults; for service in several yearly meetings and a Biblical School for 13 years following his c. To comprehend adequately the Bible Federation of former president of George Fox College, graduation from Princeton Theological and the doctrines of the Friends; died in Newberg July 9, 1965, just a few Seminary. d. To acquire a personal experience of Holiness Churches days short of his eighty-second birthday. real salvation; A memorial service was held at the Newberg In 1927 he came to Oregon Yearly Meet e. To prepare for Christian leadership Friends Church, Sunday afternoon, July 11. ing where he served as pastor of Friends in family life of the future for Evangelical DETROIT, Mich. —The National Holiness churches in Newberg and in Seattle, was pre Association recommended at its recent annual homes. Gervas Carey was born in Indiana, July siding clerk of the yearly meeting, an in convention the federation of holiness churches structor at George Fox College and the col This being the religious purpose of George 20, 1883. His father was a farmer and his of the Wesleyan-Arminian persuasion. lege's president for three years. Fox Friends School, we now list the educa mother, a Quaker minister. Like many The recommendation read: 'Inasmuch as other young people, he had a hard time be tional goals of the school: In the spring of 1952 he and his wife agreed it is apparent that there is an evident desire coming established in his Christian exper that the time for his retirement had come. a. Develop the potential capacities of each among churchmen of the Wesleyan-Arminian ience, but during Billy Sunday's tabernacle They sold their lovely home in Dundee Hills student intellectually, physically and morally persuasion to increase the tempo of coopera meetings in Fairmont, Indiana, in the spring and went to Hawaii in June to be near their and prepare him for life with a basic and tion in fellowship, formal denominational of 1902 he fully yielded his life to the Lord daughter, Elizabeth. After his wife passed complete foundation in reading, history, enterprises, and church federation consul under the conviction that to do so meant that away, he finally decided to dispose of their mathematics and philosophy. tations. . . we therefore recommend: that he should enter the ministry. home and return to Newberg where he en b. Form a proper Christian conscience the leadership of the churches and inter He graduated from Fairmont Academy in tered Friendsview Manor in 1964. and patriotic loyalties. denominational movements now in the NHA 1900. To fulfill the call to the ministry he c. Establish our youth in the National be invited as soon as circumstances warrant Gervas Carey lived a full and useful life as entered Cleveland Bible Institute in the fall Friends Church of Bolivia that it remain in a conference to explore the possibilities of husband, father, pastor, teacher and friend. of 1902 and completed a two-year course. We are confident that he is now happy in his strong and growing. church federation." Then he pastored Friends churches of Ona- d. Prepare the students for the next step promotion to a fuller and higher service in the presence of his Lord and Redeemer. His in our educational program which will be a According to the recommendation, explo way. Long Lake and Traverse City in Michi gan. It was at Long Lake that he met Amy influence on others through his life will live Bible College or other advanced studies open ratory conversations have been initiated by denominational leaders, bishops and general Gitchel who became his wife. After six on. to those completing elementary education. superintendents of the Free Methodist, Pil years in Michigan he felt a strong urge to e. This school will be open for all stu continue his education and was led to enter Among those participating in the memorial grim Holiness, Wesleyan Methodist and service were two long-time associates in dents of our field who have satisfactorily United Missionary churches in a meeting held Friends University from which he graduated. finished the community schools. Inasmuch the ministry, Carl Miller and Fredric Car i n D e c e m b e r 1 9 6 4 . as the State does not now permit community ter. Charles Ball, Milo C. Ross and Levi schools to attempt training beyond the fourth Several denominations which are members Colleges Announce Merger Pennington as well as some members of the grade, the cooperative school becomes nec of the association, the report said, are "con The merger of Azusa College and Los congregation participated in the memorial. Sheldon Louthan was soloist with Janet Lyda e s s a r y t o m a i n t a i n o u r s c h o o l s y s t e m a s templating, encouraging and in some cases Angeles Pacific College has been jointly an Evangelicals. exploring the possibility of actual organic nounced by Dr. George L. Ford, President as organist. Interment was in Wichita, Kan union." of Los Angeles Pacific College, and Dr. sas, where graveside services were held. • Over this entire project we are asking Cornelius P. Haggard, President of Azusa God's blessing and help for we believe it is The union would, said the recommendation, (EDITOR'S NOTE: It is not the usual policy of this maga College. The school is to be known as Azusa zine to publish lengthy obituaries; however, because of the His will that the work of the Friends Nation clarify the image of the holiness movement close proximity of his passing to our publication day, his wide al Church in Bolivia be advanced. The de in America, enhance and expedite their work Pacific College and will continue on the pre circle of friends and working associates within our constitu sire and prayer of the Director of Schools and ministry. sent Azusa campus in Azusa, California. ency and the fact we had room in this issue, we felt it of general interest to publish Gervas Carey's obituary condensed is for Divine guidance and to be taught by the Recommendation was made that a commit Azusa College, founded in 1899, has for a from that given by Charles Ball at the memorial service.) precious Holy Spirit in this great task. I tee be designated by the Board of Administra number of years been jointly sponsored by the pledge to cooperate to the best of my ability tion of the National Holiness Association "to Evangelical Methodist Church, Missionary with the Christian leaders of our church, pursue, promote, and accomplish the pur Church Association, The Salvation Army, Tie; hiit issue of the 'Hbrliwe'sl with the Friends Mission and with each fam pose of these recommendations." United Missionary Church and the Wesleyan ie ^ed. Sjiee Methodist Church. Los Angeles Pacific Col ily and student in attempting to realize the The proposed committee would be em lege was founded in 1903 by ministers and vd Ai^st/ ^Qause of the longef goals just outlined. powered to call, program and finance con Jesus Christ is my Saviour. Amen. # ferences on the subject. « laymen of the Free Methodist Church and is lap ietweea lisiies, we ■ a|M6ezed i® one of the five senior colleges of the denomi some late news a®d pictures right at nation. Administrators, professors and stu press tiflie lot tMs,. the My issue. Ladies, attend the Oregon Yearly Meeting dents from the Friends church have partici Tie deadllhes for tie Se;i^er®ber is pated in the life of both colleges throughout sue are the same as pr evious mouths » WMU BANQUET, AUGUST 16, 6:30 P.M. their history. Church News to the ffiaaaflHf editor by August 15; regular features and at the NEW Newberg High School Dining Room articles to the editor by August 15. Thsuk you f Tifer Northwest ?rieMil LISTEN! LITTLE QUAKERS B y M a r i e H a i n e s oorM.utt ^ERRY," Aunt Millie shouted, *What is that terrible noise in the yard?" ta Jerry J XM-Ii.dropped vvwu,OX*ac. his book and XJJLO ran outside. XVXULL His wao dog Mutt lldVilig was dhaving WUllVXCXXUX a wonderful LXXll^. time. Xi*- ^ was * 0 7 9 chasing Q the P h hens a c i n f T all over o i l the 4 yard, . U ^ pulling l l f out i . feathers j ? and j . i scaring i them a Uhalf « to death. "Mutt, Mutt," he called sharply. Aunt Millie had run out too. She picked up a stick and SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON QUARTERLY MEETtNG"^ started beating the dog. Mutt came running and jumped on Jerry. 'Wasn't that fun?" he seemed to say. CHERRY GROVE, Lloyd Melhorn, pastor his topic for the evening. H From June 6-20, Coop Aunt Millie did not think it was fun. "Jerry," she said angrily, "You'll have to get rid of er Beaty and family from Selling, Oklahoma, were We were privileged to have Roscoe Knight with us present to hold a revival meeting at Rosemere. Mutt. I can't have that big ugly brute killing my hens." on the evening of May 18, to show his excellent There were several weekly cottage prayer meetings "But Aunt Millie, Mutt never saw hens before. Just give him time and I know I can teach slides and to tell us of the work on the mission field. in preparation for this. An added feature to every him to leave them alone." ? During the evening service on May 23, the summer service was Cooper's little pal, "Wimpy", a mon "No. This is the third time he has scared them. I'm going to call Ed Grubbs to come pick camping program was featured, with color slides key. This puppet was also used in a Youth Crusade him up," Aunt Millie closed the kitchen door with a bang. taken at Twin Rocks last summer, as well as movies from June 14-18 in the forenoon. A time of prayer taken over the past years being shown. Camping and Bible study was held each morning of the meet Sorrowfully, Jerry rubbed Mutt's head. How he wished mother were here. She knew how was also featured in opening assembly June 13. ing. H Our eighth blue ribbon came by having a 33% mother was in the sanitarium and Jerry and Mutt were staying with TTwelve Junior High boys attended a camp-out May gain over a year ago. HOn Sunday, May 23, during Aunt Millie. He couldn't even go see mother and tell her his troubles. Then, he remembered. 28-29. IIEighteen Senior Highers went on an over the FY hour two students from GFC, Bob Goodman You can always tell your troubles to the Lord," mother had always told him. night trip to Grace Haven Lodge May 28-29. IT Even and David Gault, spoke of and presented pictures of ing service was dismissed the night of High School hospital work they had been doing in Pakistan. wouldK be without - fi f ' ^Mutt. h e"Please w a sJesus, w i tlet h ome u tkeep m oMutt t h somehow." e r a n d h o w l o n e l y h e Baccalaureate so that all could attend. Mr. Mel This was very interesting, as reported by some of horn was the speaker. HThe VBSwas a big success the elders who were invited to listen in. ^ter toat, he felt better. "Let's go for a walk. Mutt," he said, this year, as there was a 50% gain in attendance over —Eunice Coats, reporter fi. T ^ yellow light and the whole world seemed still. Not a leaf moved on last year, and there were 14 children who made de cisions for Christ. II The FY held a record party at VANCOUVER, Fred Newkirk, pastor All notice. He was too upset about Mutt. They walked on and on. the home of the Barkers on June 12. HA committee ttio Lnc Wh® Tk louder and stronger until it was a roar over the has been appointed by the monthly meetingto investi Genevieve Lindgren presented the program at the S got up w5h difffcJlty^'"^ woods, a gust of wind knocked Jerry flat to the ground. gate various possibilities of solving our crowded May meeting of the WMU at the home of Dorothy building conditions. Also, the monthly meeting de Andersen. A most interesting tape recording and shouted above the wind. It blew stronger and stronger. cided to set aside 5% of the monthly church receipts Jerry crawled on his hands and knees. group of slides was used to present the work of Dick to go into a building fund. and Helen Cadd inthe Philippines. HThe Friendship Aurth^MUH'T" kitchen door had blown off. "Aunt Millie, — Marjorie Rengo, reporting class met on Sunday afternoon May 16, at the Dick Johnson home and heard an interesting talk on, and was s^ieS " answered. Mutt crowded close. He knew Jerry ROSEMERE, Edwin Cammack, pastor saw items brought back from the Mediterranean area by Dr. and Mrs. Brougher. HThe Homebuilders vax^*^^ ^The hen^hn^ w"' Branches were strewn over the Our pastors, Edwin and Marie Cammack, were class met at the church Fireside Room on May 21, layinglavine on the oJthptrl^nH ground. Big drops ^ of rain .4 had smashed started falling. and the walls were able to take in the Ministers Conference in Califor for games and enjoyed a pizza supper at candle lit nia, May 10-13. HWe are glad to report a good tables. HThe William Penn Club held its annual Aunt MUlie!"^ how Mutt knew how to find him when he hid so he said, "Mutt, go find missionary convention from May 19-23. Those "Ladies Night" and treated their wives to dinner at taking part as speakers were Rev. Tom Dunbar, the Holland and very interesting and beautiful slides ^^^h his nose to the ground. He ran all around the home on furlough from Honduras, and Lester Moore, of wild flowers of the Northwest were shown. HWe Northwest Director of WGM and Roscoe Knight, on are looking forward to our summer program. Jon cSrX'lv then started barking, furloughfrom the field in Bolivia and Peru. H Allen Newkirk, our Youth Ambassador, will be with us to verv Lili T^rr^o 1 Stass and boards. Sure enoughthere lay Aunt Millie Hadley was speaker May 28 at a SS teachers meet present weekly youth night activities. told his story. racedto the roadand stopped a man who was driving past. Jerry ing, choosing "Qualifications of a Good Teacher" as —Ruth Johnson, reporting the house and went for a doctor. PUGET SOUND QUARTERLY MEETING Jerry told her ''"t for a big bump on her head. "Mutt found you," FRIENDS MEMORIAL, Oscar Brown, pastor a pie social May 22. Proceeds are to go towards a 7errv wanfedlo'^^!,"'® "fe." large projector screen. H A farewell social was held "That man giveMutt away now will you?" but he was afraid to say it. Ken Beck has been chosen as one of the PSQM re for the Jim DeLapps who are moving to Oregon. presentatives to Youth Leadership Conference to be H Union service with Holly Park was held at our dog he evTr sawdollars for Mutt," Aunt Millie said. "He thinks he is the smartest held in Colorado. HTwo hundred forty five were in church with Charles Morgan bringing the message. "You didn't—" Jerry stammered. attendance to hear the GFC choir concert May 16. HAll graduates were honored in services and a gift "Of course not. I just told him he was your dog and not for sale." HClynton Crisman spoke at our annual Stewardship- was presented to each. Congratulations to Judy ® J r hugged Aunt Millie. Then he said softly, 'Thank you dear Jesus for Loyalty dinner. H Our WMU ladies attended the Brandt, recipient of the Heacock Scholarship and to Spring Rally at Holly Park church. May Nordyke Ken Williams who received the PSQM Scholarship. saving Mutt and for saving Aunt Millie." • was thespecial speaker. HThe Junior FY sponsored H Thirty six of our people attended Gateway to Camp- 'd Zhe J^orthwest Jricnd 3uiy. ms 17 ing at Wauna Mer June 11-12. Oscar Brown gave theKingCounty Holiness Association meeting June 8. SPRAGUE RIVER, Evert Tuning, pastor cognition. H Our church was in charge of one of the the campfire devotional. If We are pleased to wel If Our union service with Memorial meeting was held services at the Union Gospel Mission in May. Frank come Nancy Forsythe, GFC student from California i n t h e i r c h u r c h M a y 3 0 . O u r p a s t o r b r o u g h t t h e Esther Gulley of World Gospel Mission was with ViTaris brought the message. Three men from who will be our Youth Ambassador for the summer. message. If The delayed wedding reception for Bill us the evening of April 27, showing slides and tell Silverton furnished special music and gave testi Nancy will be working in the City Parks program, and Ruth Harp was held in our church basement June ing of her work among the Mexican people. If The monies. H Our Quaker Men's breakfast at the Tim and assisting in the work of our church. 6. If The Puget Sound Quarterly Meeting WMU Spring Kingsmen Quartet from GFC was with us the week ber Topper was enjoyed by all. If Rev. Dick York, end of May 7, 8 and 9. A Youth Rally was held on —Dorothy Groves, reporting Rally was held in our church May 18. May Nor- formerly a missionary to Korea, spoke on personal NORTHEAST TACOMA, Fred Baker, pastor dyke and Ruth Brown were special speakers. Dinner Friday evening with several young people from evangelism May 16 at our evening service. HMay was served at noon for 60 ladies. ^ Our QM Mini neighboring communities also attending. A banquet was given for our young people and the quartet on 23, Rev. Harley F. Bailey, Oregon representative We were happy that our pastor and his wife were sters Fellowship Supper was held in the Memorial of the Bible Meditation League was our guest speak able to attend the Ministerial Conference held at church basement June 7. If We are glad to welcome Saturday evening. On Sunday morning Dave Clark er. His topic was 'The Importance of Getting the Clear Lake, California, May 10-13. If A number of Richard and Janet Gologram and family in our ser brought a very stirring message. Many of our young Word of God to all People." One way is to get free vices. They are from East Goshen meeting in Ohio. people went forward, for an altar service. If Two of our ladies attended theWMU Spring Rally which was our young people have graduated from high school tracts and literature to all evangelical missionaries. held at Holly Park Friends Church Tuesday, May He is employed in Seattlefor the summer. If We will —Bea Adams, reporting miss the Rod Dalgardno family as they are moving thle spring. Congratulations to Leland Young who 18. !f Our FY held a bake sale on May 15 and made graduated from Bonanza and Joyce Mclntyre who approximately $27 to pay toward the $75 pledge they to the Olympic Peninsula. Rod will be teaching in ROSEDALE, Harold Beck, pastor made to send representatives to the National Friends the Port Angeles public schools. graduated from Greenleaf Academy and will be at — Ethel Cowgill, reporting tending GFC this fall. If A welcome home to Doug Conference this summer in Colorado. They also Thirty women attended the annual WMU banquet Mclntyre who also attended school at Greenleaf. held at the Timber Topper, May 28. Guest speaker pledged $25 to help the Everett young people's group Hour pastors are on a two weeks vacation to Arizona attain their goal. If On May 30, during our evening AGNEW, May Wallace, pastor and Texas. If Larry Houston and Jack Hamilton was Mr. McLean who is with Child Evangelism. HA service the film, 'Walk The Tight Rope "was shown. from Medford were with us for services June 13, in good number attended the Quarterly Meeting WMU If Our assistant pastor, Howard Harmon, was our VBS for the Juniors and young people was held o u r p a s t o r ' s a b s e n c e . Rally held at Highland Church in Salem May 20. speaker for both services on Sunday, June 6, in the early in June. The Primary VBS began June 21, — P o l l y C h i l d s , r e p o r t i n g H Graduating from high school are Carol MUlikon absence of our pastor and his wife who were attend with the program on June 25 for the entire VBS. and Mary Ann Doran. HA group from Rosedale was If Our pastor and Jean Clark spent the weekend in ing the various college sessions at GFC. MEDFORD, Jack L. Willcuts, pastor in charge of the service at the Union Gospel Mission —Donna Knutson, reporting Oregon to attend training sessions for pastors and recently. youth ambassadors. Leroy and Elva Neifert from On May 30, the evening service was dismissed HOLLY PARK, Charles Morgan, pastor Everett filled the pulpit on June 13 in their absence. allowing Friends to attend Baccalaureate. At least SILVERTON, Charlotte Macy, pastor TWe are pleased to have James Libby with us this sixteen of our young people graduated this year. In the late afternoon of May 16, a Progressive summer as youth ambassador. He will be staying HOn Memorial Day we had an excursion to Fir Our pastors attended the Ministerial Conference Dinner was served to our youth together with the with the Elmer Gallaway family. If We are thankful Point. Those who went enjoyed a picnic and the in Clear Lake, California, and enjoyed a few days young people from four neighboring churches. In to see our adult attendance increasing in SS and grounds were readied for camp. If The Spring Mis vacation visiting friends and relatives in the Los each church their pastor gave a summary of their church. The Spirit of the Lord has been felt in all sionary Rally (WMU) for southern Oregon was held Angeles area. One of the highlights was a visit with worship service. Around 100 young people attend o f o u r s e r v i c e s . this year in Talent. Our three WMU groups were ed. ^ Our pastor brought the afternoon message at Joy Ridderhof of Gospel Recordings. H On June 1, — M a r y Ly n c h , r e p o r t i n g represented and the women found May Nordyke's excavation was started on the basement of the new talk very interesting. HVBS has been a busy time. Christian Education addition. A potluck Kick-Off Registration reached 315. There were nearly sixty dinner was held preceeding prayer meeting on Wed SALEM QUARTERLY MEETING workers who are to be commended for their faithful nesday night. We also dedicated the 96 place setting ness. If The summer Softball teams are active and of Ironstone china recently purchased by the church. ASHLAND, Harold Antrim, pastor evaluate our SS. If Under the direction of Gladys winning some games. HWe were happy to welcome Mr. Ed Bennett is foreman for our building project. Cook and Thelma Rose the children have completed Howard Macy as our Youth Ambassador and our The work of digging the basement was slowed down Our SS received a blue ribbon in April and a red a study of the Queries. They studied a Query for ribbon in May with an 8% gain in attendance over the college students home for the summer. If The Betty because huge rocks were encountered which required the first few minutes of each Sunday evening ser Comfort WMU installed officers for the coming year same month a year ago. If The speaker system to vice and a gift was presented to those who com dynamiting. HThis year, due to our building pro the mothers' room was installed and is now in oper with Joan Logan president. gram, we had camp-outs as a substitute for VBS. pleted the course. ation. — Esther Hays, reporting The Junior High 3-day camp-out was at Sea Crest Village, near Waldport, June 8-10. A 3-day camp- SOUTH SALEM, John Fankhauser, pastor EUGENE, Walter and Gladys Cook, pastors PRINGLE, Paul Baker, pastor out for Juniors was held June 14-16 at Campbell's Camp on Drift Creek, near Silverton. A one-day On May 23, the GFC acapella choir sang at South We are thankful for the miracle we have witnessed Our Mother and Daughter banquet had its usual Primary camp was held June 18. Harold Clark, Salem Friends. We greatly enjoyed the concert. good crowd. Maxine Ball of Newberg was the fea our Youth Ambassador, was evangelist at these by the recovery of our pastor, Walter Cook, from a Dr. Milo C. Ross spoke in the morning service that heart attack he suffered during back surgery. Wal tured speaker. The topic was "A God of Wonders." camps. These camp-outs were a time of fun and Sunday on Christian education. If A class for college- If Faithful, church attending mothers were recog ter was dismissed from the hospital May 28, just in spiritual deepening in the lives of the many who at age young people has recently been formed. It is nized at the morning service on Mother's Day. One tended. HWe are thankful for God's providence that time to celebrate his and Mrs. Cook's thirty seventh taught by Rollie Hartley. IIA farewell fellowship is missed only two Sundays atSS in five years, andthe brought "Scotty" Clark our way and look forward wedding anniversary on May 29. It was the quietest to be held for the Frank Haskins family. We have other missed two in four years. Also the mother to his ministry among us. — Minnie Engeman, reporting but best ever, they report. Mr. Cook is progress greatly appreciated their presence with us for the that came from the furtherest distance received re ing more rapidly after this surgery than the pre past few years. They have served in several capa vious one but is not able to be in services yet. If Our cities. We wish them well at Rosedale. HOur pas thanks go to the following guest speakers who have tors participated in June at a missionary con BOISE VALLEY QUARTERLY MEETING taken part of the increased pastoral load from Mrs. dedication service for all the VBS workers on Sun Cook; Kenneth Eichenberger, Dean Gregory, Cal vention at Sherwood Church. 1fOnJunel3, Dr. Wil- BOISE, Dale Field, pastor vin Gregory, Charles Beals, Charles My lander, Ger mer Brown represented the NAE and spoke and day, June 6. The theme of the school this year trude Hibbs, Eugene Hibbs, Roscoe Knight, and showed pictures of that work. HThe combined men Sharon Ehler, a sophomore at GFC, has been was, "Discovering with Christ." Tina Knight pre and ladies' class of South Salem drove to Tigard to assigned to our church as Youth Ambassador for sented something for the worship hour each morn Ken Martin, director the Eugene YFC. II June 18 the home of Gerry and Elizabeth Edwards for a so the summer. We are praying that the Lord will use ing. Approximately 85 students attended with 21 marked the completion of a successful VBS. HThe cial time on the afternoon of June 13. If Outings to her as she works with us. H Three of the young workers. A picnic was held on Friday at noon and trustees have been meeting with Don Lindgren to the beach have been enjoyed by the junior high and people who have been chosen to attend Friends Youth Friday evening the parents were invited to attend the plan a badly-needed expansion program. IIAt our senior high schoolers recently. If On June 20 May Leadership Conference this summer had charge of Bible School program. They also were given the request ClyntonCrismanand Charles Beals met with and Homer Nordyke showed the pictures taken on our evening service on May 30. Bill Adams from opportunity to view the workbooks and the hand the Education Committee and department heads to their tour of the mission field this spring. Melba brought the message. HThere was a special craft that the children did during the week. This Zhe J^orthwest friend Suly. 1965 was a week of blessing for the children as well as Rick Rami, arrived June 13 in time for evening ser sent. Our African girls, Jannette Mukkwana and coe Knight was the speaker. Charles Ball spoke to the workers. vices. He has no employment at present but several Margaret Erastus spoke to the ladies. IF Bacca the graduating class at commencement, June 1, in — Margaret Peterson, reporting prospects are being explored. laureate was held at the church Sunday evening, the gym. —Beverly Smith, reporting May 30, for Greenleaf Academy graduates. Ros- — Mrs. Harold Hodson, reporting WHITNEY, Randall Emry, pastor MERIDIAN, Dorwin Smith, pastor Several women from our two missionary unions INLAND QUARTERLY MEETING attended the banquet. May 11. We all received a Dorwin and Marita Smith went to Newberg for HAYDEN LAKE, Wayne Plersall, pastor and financial support as we trust to have a new par blessing as May Nordyke spoke to us. IT A potluck board meeting and tobring Marionand Charles home sonage soon. dinner was held following the service, May 16, for from college. Charles returned to Newberg after a the purpose of helping select teenagers for training We had our second VBS of the year for grades — Mrs. Ralph Kellogg, reporting short visit at home. IF May 8, our FY put on a pot one through eight May 31 through June 11. We were sponsored by the new Evangelical Friends Alliance. luck dinner and took an offering to help send Annette IF On Mother's Day each mother received a little book privileged to have Elsie Gherke and Bernice Mar- QUINCY, Donald Lamm, pastor Beeson to the Conference in Colorado this summer. of Bible verses. Also honored were the oldest and dock assisting and their contributions were a real IF The Mark Jerome family entertained the church asset with many children responding to the altar call. SS contest. Fishers of Men, was a high point youngest mothers. IF Our pastor and wife attended with a hobo party at their home. The admission was the Minister's Conference in California in early We also enjoyed their ministry through songs and during May. Licenses were issued on opening day to bring a 10? glass which could be purchased at a devotionals in several of our meetings. IF Our even with trout swimming ahead of the bass. A SS picnic May. "Foster homes" were provided for their four dime store in Meridian. We now have 57 newglasses children. TThe senior FY had a barbecue at the ing service June 13 was brought by Bob Goodman is planned for June 26. IFEilene Brown has been for our kitchen. We also want to thank the Boise Ince home. May 21. IF The Come Double SS class and Dwight Tizzard who showed inspiring and in chosen to represent Inland Quarter at Friends Lead Valley Quarterly Meeting WMU for the nice gifts we held a potluck dinner, June 4, at the Roger Wyatt teresting films of Pakistan and Hong Kong. IF Kent ership Conference. Our FY group organized a received at our kitchen and nursery shower. IF Our Thornburg is our Youth Ambassador for the summer. bake sale netting $60 to help with her expenses. home, honoring Bill and Myrlene Rourke who have church is approaching completion and we are con moved to Newberg where Bill will continue his Ladies of the WMU gave a travel shower in her hon schooling. The church honored them with a dinner, stantly praising the Lord for. our progress. EAST WENATCHEE, Robert Morrill, pastor or. IF Ruth Brown was guest of honor at WMU on June 6, and presented them with a money tree. —Kay Newell, reporting June 3. The theme: missionary travel. Nine lad T Promotion of the FY was held Sunday evening, June During June we used the "Unified Service." We ies attended, presenting Ruth with a box of dried 6. The same evening Mr. Robert Hoag of the Idaho NAMPA, William Meehan, pastor are pleased to have completed six months (consecu soups for the camper. TFRecently twelve high school Alcohol and Narcotics Education Foundation present Another year has ended. We averaged 118 for the tively) for the blue ribbon attendance. IF We appre girls attended a supper and "Hair Styling Party" at ciated having Barbara Morrill home from GFC. the parsonage with SS teacher, Nancy Lamm. Ro ed a film and spoke on the danger of alcohol and nar year—a 5% increaseover the previous year. IF Mar cotics. 1FVBS was held June7 through June 18, with ita Cammack, a junior at GFC and native of Salem, Philip Morrill came for a short visit as he is Youth berta Grigg, licensed beautician, was speaker for Tina Knight as evangelist the first week. It was well Ambassador at the Sherwood Church during vaca the eveningo IF Our pastor delivered Quincy High Oregon, is with us for the summer as our Youth tion. IF Our VBS is to be held June 21-25. IF Our SchooUs baccalaureate address, 'The Challenge of attended and the program was held Friday evening, Ambassador. IF With 67 enrolled and 21 staff work June 18. ^Roscoe Knight spoke in special services ers we enjoyed a very profitable VBS. A Friday latest interest is purchasing property adjoining our Open Doors" on June 6. About 600 attended. church. We appreciate an interest in your prayers —Nancy Lamm, reporting Friday, June 11 and the Sunday services, June 13. evening program was followed by refreshments and His messages and slides were very inspiring, "open house" allowing parents to see accomplish IF Considerable damage was done in the church to the ments of their children and to meet the teachers, pews, floor and other furniture with fire extenguish- f The choir from our pastor's alma mater, Azusa NEWBERG QUARTERLY MEETING ers by unknown persons on the night of June 4. A College Chorale, presented us a varied and in CHEHALEM CENTER, Robert Fiscus, pastor General Education Committee. We enjoyed his pre big thanks is given to those who spent most of Satur spiring program. The chorale is composed of sentation of Christian Education and also the special day cleaning up the mess, f Our teen ambassador, trios, quartets and soloists who work together. A boat ride on the Columbia river was recently song he sang. Following the service we had a fellow enjoyed by several children of our Girls' and Boys' ship dinner in honor of the young people from the GREENLEAF QUARTERLY MEETING clubs. IF Bob Gilmore, missionary to Guatemala college who have helped us this winter. In the and now teaching at GFC, was guest speaker on evening service Roger Dejmol who spent two sum ONTARIO, Calvin Wilkins, pastor visit to the Holy Land. It has been 11 years since Wednesday evening, June 16. He showed pictures mers in Ecuador and Colombia with the Forrest their last trip. 1FA SS workshop was held at the of the work in Guatemala and brought special music. Zander family showed pictures of the base there. VBS was held in June with about 35 children en church June 10 for teachers, officers and assis ^ Our pastor was director and evangelist for VBS at rolled in four classes. We praise the Lord for the We were happy to have Margaret Zander and daugh tants. IF Sharon Martin won the Heacock scholar the NE Tacoma Friends church June 21-25. During ter Anita with us while Forrest attended conferences way He has worked to make this VBS possible. his absence guest speakers were Denver Headrick, IF "Nonconformity" was the charge leveled at Chris ship to GFC. IF The Quaker Youth team of Green in Oklahoma. He later joined them at the home of leaf QM was present at the evening services June Dick Hendricks and Nick and Alice Maurer. IFRos- her mother, Anna Morgan and brother James, for a tians by the forces of evil in a courtroom trial when the Senior FY had charge of the Sunday evening ser 13. Each one spoke of the coming National Friends coe Knight met with us on June 24 and showed pic brief visit. On their last Sunday here, Forrest Youth Leadership Conference to be held at Quaker tures of the mission work in Peru. had the morning service and reported the good pro vice May 30. Dan McCracken and Joe LeBaron were lawyers for the defense and prosecution, re Ridge, Colorado near Colorado Springs. After this gress they are making at the new base. A fellow conference the group plans to attend the National NEWBERG, Charles Ball, pastor ship dinner was enjoyed at the church following the spectively. Those found guilty of the charge were service. Anna Morgan accompanied the Zanders to sentenced to eternal life. Evangelical Friends Conference in Haviland, Kan. —Rosella Moon, reporting Charles Ball was speaker at the Newberg High Iowa where they will attend a family reunion. IF Sun CALDWELL, Nathan Pier son, pastor School Baccalaureate Service held at Renne Junior day evening. May 31, the young people had charge of GREENLEAF, Kenneth Pitts, pastor High Auditorium on May 23. IFRoy Clark of Havi the service. Special music was furnished by Howard We held our fellowship dinner June 13 in the fam land, Kansas, was speaker at the GFC Baccalau and Maurice Macy. Maurice showed pictures and ily room after morning worship. Special recogni VBS was held June 7-11 with Mr. and Mrs. Will reate held in our church on June 6. told of his work on a Teen Team in the Orient with tion was given to those whose birthdays came in Ap- iam Smith and two daughters of Boise, who are with — Margaret Weesner, reporting the high school and university students. The talk ril May and June. Several guests from out of Child Evangelism Fellowship, directing the school. was very interesting. IF We were pleased to have Three hundred thirty boys and girls from four years SPRINGBROOK, Marion Clarkson, pastor Lisle Hubbard and wife, Bertha, with us recently. Alda Clarkson WMUswmx "^^'"bersof went to Emmett the Caldwell June 17 forand a old to junior high were enrolled. IF A good SS staff Lisle came to attend the fiftieth anniversary of his picnic with the Emmett Friends ladles, t Members meeting was held May 20 with members of the Our FY group enjoyed a full day Saturday, May graduating class from GFC. of the Quaker Men from Greenleaf QM held their Future Teachers Training class as special guests. 22, with their sponsors Elvin and Marie Mills. They June 14 meeting at our church. IT Four were re A teaching film was presented. IFCalvin and Lela ate breakfast at the Mills home at 5:00 a. m. After TIGARD, Orville Winters, pastor ceived Into membership In the June monthly meet Hull who are pastors at Everett, Washington, told of breakfast they drove to Madras where they had re the Lord's blessing in their work on Sunday evening. freshments at Dwaine Williams home. Dwaine has Clynton Crisman met with our Christian Education ing. U August and Rose Koch are on a tour of his Committee to evaluate our SS. Much help was homeland In Germany, which will also Include a May 30. IF The Ruth Brown WMU met with Elsie been our choir director this year. Sunday May 23, Hockett for a breakfast meeting June 3 with 18 pre- we had Kenneth Williams as our speaker for the gained, and he then spoke later in the week to the Zhe J^orthwest Jriend 3uly. 1965 entire SS staff. group met at the home of Mere WEST CHEHALEM, M. Gene Hockett, pastor dith Hester for a farewell party in her honor. She Vital Statistics was presented with a gift of gold plated bandage During the week of June 7-11, VBS was held for scissors and a pen light from the church. The pas the grades 1-6 and 26 were in attendance. HJune MARRIAGES tor and his wife attended her graduation ceremonies 6, a dinner was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sam at the Oregon Medical School. IT Don Liridgren is Stone who have been in our congregation for many JOHNSON-MORSE. —Roy Johnson and Cheryl Morse now drawing working plans for our new additional years and who are moving to Gresham. That even SS unit. ITThe Friends Youth had a going away were united in marriage at Portland First Friends ing special recognition was given to the graduates on June 8. party for Greg Potter. He will be leaving June 19 from high school and college. Each college student STEVENS-BOON.—George Stevens and Marjory for the summer in Europe. IT Our WMU has order who has attended here this year told of his plans for Boon were married at the Chapel of the Hills on ed drapes for the church social hall. the summer. May 22. ALMOND-JAMES. —JohnAlmondand Sharon James 'ior 'calil S3'!B>43-3'4 lor" were united in marriage June 12, at Lynwood Friends PORTLAND QUARTERLY MEETING Church in Portland. FIRST FRIENDS, Gerald Dillon, pastor eis, Gilbert and Willett families who are leaving BROWN-ROSS. —David Brown and Nancy Ross were our community. T Graduation was an important married at Newberg Friends Church on June 7, with David Cammack, Junior at GFC, has been named Milo Ross and Charles Ball officiating. t i m e f o r a n u m b e r o f o u r m e m b e r s . P e t e r S n o w :tt" jMoimatioiti, .ani as Youth Ambassador for the summer. IT June 13 received a Master of Education degree from Port MAURER-HAMPTON. —Nicholas Maurer and Mary there was a baby dedication, three families dedicated land State; Rozann Palmer received her degree from Alice Hampton were married June 8, at Newberg a total of five children. IT Homecoming Sunday was Seattle Pacific and will teach in Gresham next year; Friends Church with Gordon St. George officiating. June 13 with Charles Heals bringing the message. BLOODGOOD-GULLEY.—Charles Bloodgood and •apptea a^.f a|1$t {v.fp'M) Faye Corlett completed her course at Portland State, 'tra: pople'S' We were pleased to have so many Friends with us. and one high school and eleven eighth graders re Linda Gulley were married at Newberg Friends on for $1.00 each, Qtder fpurffo^l' Friends were entertained in homes of the members ceived diplomas. IT VBS was held June 14-18 with an June 12. for dinner with an informal hour of fellowship held enrollment of 121. NORDYKE-BUTLER. —Darrell F. Nordyke and Ju at 5:00 at the church. Merrill Coffin and his wife dith Ann Butler were married June 12, at Granada were present at the 5:00 meeting as the only past Heights Friends Church in La Mirada, California. pastors present then. IT Marie Haines was with us PARKROSE, Herbert Sargent, pastor A reception was held for them June 27, at South for VBS which continued through June 25. S a l e m F r i e n d s C h u r c h . DISCERNMENT continued On May 14, Parkrose Friends had an outdoor REPP-BEESON. —Clinton Repp and Nancy Beeson Bar-B-Que to honor the "red team" on their recent were united in marriage June 18, in the Meridian HILLSBORO, Russel Stands, pastor tures lay upon us the burden of a particular victory in the SS contest. About 65 people were in F r i e n d s C h u r c h . attendance—the "blue team" who lost the contest PUTNAM-SCHOLFIELD.—Bob Putnam and Linda c h o i c e o r a c t i o n . Both Robert Geyer and Esther Gulley have brought did all the work, but a wonderful time was had by their missionary messages to our people recently. Scholfield were married at the Whitney Friends ITThe John Hays family has bought a commercial everyone. ^We are alsovery gladto welcome Wil- Church June 5, with Randall Emry officiating. HOW IS DISCERNMENT RECOVERED? fishing boat and will spend the summer fishing. lard Mendenhall as our assistant pastor. He was HOUSTON-ARMSTRONG. — Larry Houston and Janet among the first who started the work here about 20 In my judgment the gift of discernment will TThe WMU had a "Bon Voyage" shower for Edna Armstrong were married at the Bible Baptist Church, be recovered in greater measure as we ex Peck as she is going to tour Europe this summer years ago and so we count it a real privilege to have Astoria, Oregon, June 26. him here with us now. We also welcome his wife, with her daughter Marjorie, and husband, who is TENSEN-KING. —Robert Tensen and Shirley King pect the church to be the body of Christ and stationed in Germany. IT Three of our young people Phyllis and their children, Paul and Mary Ellen. were married at Vancouver First Friends Church, possessing his gifts. Perhaps the current graduated from high school this year. La Vonne June 20. Walter King and Rev. Fred Newkirk of tongues-speaking phenomena indicate need Miller from Hillsboro, who will take special train SECOND FRIENDS, Lyle Love, pastor ficiated to "desire earnestly the higher gifts," for ing this fall; Lura Yates from Forest Grove, receiv when the gift of prophecy is in evidence, dis ed a scholarship in music to Cascade; and Robert Lyle and Betty,Love attended the Ministers' Con BIRTHS cernment will accompany it. We are now in Newell from Forest Grove with high honors and a ference in California. ITWe were happy to have a full four-year tuition scholarship to Harvard. The OGLEVIE. —To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Oglevie of a position, I believe, to recognize that na Missionary Conference with Roscoe Knight as our tural capacities and supernatural endowments SS gave each of the graduates the book 'They Found speaker. He challenged us anew with his messages, Denver, Colorado, a daughter, Debra Sue, born the Secret." IT Jack Cadd received his Master's de reports and pictures of our work in Bolivia and May 14. need not be competitive, but complementary. gree this June. IT Mary Lou Peck will continue her Peru. We were also happy to have Jamie Sandoz with SOUTHARD. —To Fred and Betty Southard, Port The present "existentialist awakening" des nurses training this summer; Sharon Ehler is going us one night of the Conference to give his testimony land, a daughter, Kristi Diane, born May 24. pite some bizarre accompaniments is free to Boise, Idaho, as Youth Ambassador; Marilyn and his concerns as he is to leave soon for Nepal. BLODGETT. —ToDwaineandAlyce Blodgett, Port ing men from preoccupation with rational or Richey is going to Anchorage, Alaska to teach next On Sunday following the morning worship service land, a son, Jeffrey Scott, born May 28. scientific formulas for understanding. The RUSSELL. —To Mr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Russell, year; John and Patsy Jones and Shelly are going to there was a fellowship dinner held at the church church might well seize upon this opportunity Soldatnaon the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska where John where there were 55 in attendance. ITWe were a son, Michael Allen, born May 29, Salem. will teach next year; Wanda Stands leaves for Wash MAGEE. —To Jerry and Connie Magee, Vancouver, to appeal to the life of spirit, instead of be happy to have Dr. Titus Frazee of the Oregon Coun ington, D. C. on June 20 for a month's training for cil of Alcoholic Problems speak to us during the a daughter, Lisa Lynnette, born May 23. rating the wierd behavior of those on the overseas government work in the Far East opening exercises of SS. f Terrell Repp, our music LAIR. —To Allen and Iverna Lair, Nampa, a daugh lunatic fringe of this revolution in thought. and choir director presented an excellent musical ter, Karla Kay, born March 30. Furthermore, in the breakdown of "Chris program during a recent Sunday evening service. MINER. —To Kent and Rosalie Miner, Nampa, a LYNWOOD, Howard E. Harmon, pastor daughter. Amy Roxanne, born May 18. tendom" as equated with Western civilization The program consisted of musical selections by the PRICE.—To Harry and Kay Price, Nampa, a and culture, the church is driven out from orchestra, choir, quartet, trio and solos. IT Paul Lynwood landergarten graduation was held the and Trudy Lund presented pictures and gave a mes daughter, Melanie Eileen, born July 4. the protective custody of culture and forced evening of May 27 with a class of 41 pupils the to find its life—and gifts—in the Holy Spirit. largest number to graduate from this school ' IT A sage on Haiti to the youth and in a Sunday evening DEATHS musical program the evening of May 23 was areatlv service. ITWe were happy to receive four into active As Quakers we ought to be in the forefront membership in our church. IT Some improvement HENSHAW. —Gertrude Henshaw passed away June of a movement for the true recovery of gifts, appreciated by all who attended. A Singspiration has been made on the parsonage as the youth re for young people from churches of this area follow 12, at Portland. and among these gifts stands that of discern cently painted the front porch and other interested CAREY. —Gervas A. Carey, former clerk of Ore ed the program. IT A time of fellowship followed ment, a sort of gyroscope to keep the ship of the evening service of May 30, honoring the Meir- members have installed new screens for most of gon Yearly Meeting and former president of George the rooms. Fox College, passed away July 9, at Newberg. Zion steady and moving toward ports of call# Zhe J^orthwest Jriend Suly. ms N E W S O F O Y M F R I E N D S Y O U T H Friends Youth to Leave for Leadership Conference The 28 teenagers listed below are scheduled to Second Friends; Jean Dillon, First Friends; Bill Pruitt, Piedmont. leave Boise, Idaho by chartered bus July 23 for a PUGHT SOUND QUARTER: Ken Beck, Seattle Memorial;Marcia Hadlock, Holly Park; Dennis Martin, Mckinley Ave. SALEM challenging 14-day trip which wiil take them over QUARTER: Joyce Nordyke, South Salem; Dale Lingenfelter, Sil- several thousand miles to attend two major confer verton; Stuart Willcuts, Medford; Andrea Roberts, Medford; ences. For these high school sophomores, juniors, SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON QUARTER: Lola Jean Roberts, and seniors were selectedto representtheir respec Vancouver; Andrea Bales, Rose Valley; Dave Crosse, Cherry Grove. tive quarterly meetings at the first National Friends Youth Leadership Conference, which is sponsored by the Evangelical Friends Alliance at Quaker Ridge EENAGERS across our nation are saying today, camp near Colorado Springs, Colorado. r "If we're going to find out what life is all about, The youth conference, which will involve approx we're going- to have to go out and iive R to the i m a t e l y 1 5 0 t e e n a g e r s f r o m t h e f o u r E FA y e a r l y hilt." meetings, wiil attempt to provide compact, acceie- But these teenagers rated training and challenge to mature spiritual Devotional have missed the boat leadership. The four-day conference wiil conclude quite a ways back. And Corner July 28, when the teenagers will travel to Haviland, just a brief contact with Kansas to attend the triennial conference of the As their lonely lives as they sociation of Evangelical Friends. The bus will then s e a r c h f o r " l i f e " i n d i return to Boise. cates they are again prov The five adults chosento accompany Oregon Year ing 1 Timothy 5:6, "But ly Meeting teens are Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mylander , shethatlivethin pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Arensmeier, and Jon Bishop. By Barbara Baker is dead while she liveth." BOISE QUARTER; Bill Adams, Melba; Annette Beeson, Meri Let'stake a look at the dian; Dave Wilhite, Stat. GREENLEAF QUARTER: Don Beebe, facts about this living and dying business—the facts Homedale; Eugene Tish. Greenleaf; Pamela VanDerhoff. Home- as stated Irrevocably in God's Word. Christ said, dale; Pat Martin. INLAND QUARTER: Diane Brown, Spokane; Connie Cuff, Haydcn Lake; Eileen Brown, Quincy; Carol Noon, in John's Gospel, "A grain of wheat remains a soli Entiat. NEWBERG QUARTER: Tim Baker, Newberg; Marian tary grain unless it falls into the ground and dies; Hawkins, Chehalem Center; Nancy Moyer, Newberg; Daryl Will but if it dies, it bears a rich harvest." And Paul, iams , Newberg. PORTLAND QUARTER: Charlene Campbell, in the epistle to the Galatians: "I have been cruci fied with Christ: and 1 myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the real life 1 now have within this body is a result of my trusting in the Son flight 29 1 of God." LEAVES l:4 5 So what does allthismean? Arethese just mean ingless paradoxes meant to confuse the Christian? SAN fRANtlStO Rather, this all boils down to a vital Christian truth: 'If you want to really live, you have to really die. There's just no two ways about it—we're lOSANGElES e i t h e r l i v i n g o u r o w n l i f e , o r w e o u r s e l v e s h a v e died and allowed Christ to live His perfect life through and in us. And we have the assurance of Romans 6:8 that through this death we find Life: "And if we were dead men with him we can believe that we shall also be men newly alive with him." So choose: If you would die, live for yourself; if Ron Siansell pauses in the Portland Airport just before leaving June 8 for Guatemala and South America. The 1965 Foreign Youth Ambassador will youwould live, die to yourself. And remember, it's spend two months visiting OYM Missions in Bolivia and Peru. a matter of life or death, now and forever. T^liC Northwest Jtiotd Entered as second class matter at Newberg, Oregon 600 basi Third Sireei Newberg, Oregon 97132 PROGRAM OREGON YEARLY MEETING AUGUST of 17-22 F R I E N D S C H U R C H 1965 In session at Newberg, Oregon 12a YEARLY MEETING PROGRAM MEALS Meals for the entire week available at the College dining hall at following rates: $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY child under twelve. Special rates of $5.00 are available for: 1) pastors August 17, 1965 August 19, 1965 August 21, 1965 and wives, 2) pastors' children aged 8-16 (Pastors' children under 8, no 8:00 am Meeting of all Boards 8:00 am Devotional Hour 8:00 am Devotional Hour charge), 3) representatives from a dis- 10:15 am Opening session of Yearly 9:15 am Presentation of business 9:15 am Presentation of business tance of 150 miles or more. Rates for Meeting 10:15 am Board of Moral Action 10:45 am Memorial Hour individual meals are: Tuesday through Keynote address by Acting 10:45 am Greenleaf Academy 11:00 am Announcements Saturday, breakfast—45c, lunch—75c GUEST SPEAKER Superintendent, Clynton Cris- 11:00 am Announcements 11:15 am Inspirational Hour, message by mon 11:15 am Inspirational Hour, Message Dr. Milo Ross dj^nner—$175c, lunch—$1.25, .00; Sunday, evening breakfast- meal — For the 1965 Yearly Meeting sessions, 11:00 am Presentation of business by Dr. Milo Ross 1 1 : 4 5 a m N o o n h o u r " o n e o f o u r o w n " h a s b e e n s e l e c t e d t o 11:45 am Announcements 1 1 : 4 5 a m N o o n H o u r 1:00 pm Meeting of representatives minister in the inspirational and evan 1:15 pm Meeting of Ministry and 1:00 pm Meeting of Representatives Meeting of Parsonage Women gelistic services— Milo C. Ross, presi- Oversight body Committee on Ministry 2:30 pm Presentation of business dentof George Fox College. But although 2:30 pm Meeting of Representatives 2:30 pm Presentation of business 4:00 pm Announcements ROOMS he is "one of us," his ministry reaches for Committee on Ministry 3:15 pm Board of General Education 6:30 pm Friends Youth Banquet and beyond Oregon Yearly Meeting through 3:30 pm WMU Business Meeting 3:45 pm National Association of Evan Rally numerous speaking engagements across arJ®^ College dormitory rooms Meeting of all Boards gelicals 7:00 pm Evangelistic Service ?On? PENNINGTON HALL America, his travels and his participation 7:00 pm Combined Choir Practice 4:00 pm American Bible Society presen- ^ nly adults and young people oae in national organizations. 7:30 pm Evangelistic Service 4:15 pm Meeting of Boards Perhaps few in Oregon Yearly Meeting Dr. Milo Ross, speaker W M U B u s i n e s s m e e t i n g are better qualified than Milo Ross to 7:30 pm Evangelistic service - minister to the cross-section of our mem of Missions in charge bership. He has pastured small and large churches, was minister of The Quaker Hour for seven years, has been a pioneer Cdllqi d^' ^ "cur'i^ in our church extension movement, and WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY theirheir own L bedding, rooms towels must and furnish pillows. has been a leader in Christian Endeavor. His most widely-recognized acheivement Families or individuals wishing to se- August 18, 1965 August 22, 1965 is his leadership of George Fox College August 20, 1965 sh,N I ."^^"^""riiodations in dormitories since he assumed the presidency in 1954. 6:30 am Quaker Men's breakfast and 6:30 am Ministerial Association 8:00 am Devotional Hour must It i" '""^■^'"'tions. Individuals The Lord's blessing and miracle-working business meeting 9:30 am Sunday School oriJ arrangements for hove been evident during these post 11 fast meeting 8:00 am Devotional Hour 8:00 am Devotional Hour 10:30 am Worship Hour, message by years as He has worked through this chosen 9:15 am Treasurer's report followed by Dr. Milo Ross t^ORFOR PRIVATE SaTC HOMES. EE ACCEPTED vessel . May we pray for the effective 9:15 am Presentation of business presentation of business 10:30 am Board of Stewardship report- 2:30 pm Ministerial Recognition Service, ministry of the Holy Spirit through Milo 10:15 am Board of Publication report Ross during Yearly Meeting, 1965. 11:00 am Announcements Ministry and Oversight in 10:45 am Western Evangelical Seminary charge wisTi.°'^^ 09e or older and Music for the 1965 sessions will be in 11:15 am Inspirational Hour, meSS^Se L . work in the dining hall with 11:00 am Announcements by Dr. Milo Ross 2:45 pm Mass Rally, Board of Missions rd as remuneration, please send in charge of Herschel Thornburg. His unique 11:15 am in charge musical evangelism continues to bless our Inspirational Hour, 11:45 am Noon hour EEND ALL RESERVA- churches and other denominations. Message by Dr. Milo Ross 1:00 pm Meeting of Representof 6:30 pm Friends Youth meeting nONS AND REQUESTS to Edna Wil- 11:45 am Noon Hour Committee on Ministry 7:30 pm Evening service, George Fox lams, George Fox College, Newberg, 1:00 pm Meeting of Representatives 2:30 pm Presentation of business College in charge Oregon, Telephone 538-2101. Committee on Ministry 3:00 pm Meeting of Ministry and "Over Pre-Yearly Meeting 2:30 pm Board of Peace and Service sight body 3:00 pm Presentation of business 4:00 pm WMU business meeting Note: The Executive Council will meet MONDAY 4:00 pm WMU busi ness meeting 7:00 pm Junior F.Y. Scripture each morning at 8:00 am Wednesday Friends Church Extension Foun rization Contest through Saturday. dation Corporation meeting August 16, 1965 7:30 pm Evangelistic Service, of Quaker Benevolent Society Christian Education in ^ Free nursery care for pre-school chiId- 2:00 pm Executive Council Meeting meeting ren will be available at the church 6:30 pm WMU Banquet (Newberg High 7:30 pm Evangelistic Service, Board of Evangelism in charge during the morning, afternoon and School cafeteria) evening sessions of Yearly Meeting. Quaker Men's Banquet 12b 12c Carefully remove this program YOUTH ACTIVITIES from your Northwest Friend "•Witness...TO win our world" and bring to the sessions of MONDAY, August 16 1:15 pm Feature Hour: Around-the- Yearly Meeting. 4:00 pm Registration World Report 2:00 pm Recreation TUESDAY, August 17 3:30 pm Exec. Meets 6:30 am Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Choir Practice 8:00 am Registration 7:30 pm Evening Service 9:15 am Business Meet! rig 9:30 pm Hawaiian Party 10:15 am Keynote Address 1 1:15 am Person to Persor-> Witnessing FRIDAY, August 20 12:00 Lunch Cape Lookout Beach Day 1:15 pm Feature Hour: l^ational 6:30 am Prayer Meeting Friends Youth i-eodership 8:00 am Leave for Beach (Devo Conference tions on buses) 2:00 pm Recreation 1 0 : 3 0 a m A r r i v a l 3:30 pm Yearly Meetins F.Y. Exec. 10:45 am Person to Person Witnessing Meets 11:30 am Organized Recreation 6:30 pm Choir practice 12:00 Lunch 7:30 pm Evening Service 1:00 pm Free Time 9:30 pm Film, "Sunday 'Pn The 2:30 pm Leave for home Range" (color) 5:00 pm Arrive home 6:30 pm Choir practice WEDNESDAY, August 18 7:30 pm Evening Service 6:30 am Prayer Meeting 9:30 pm Film, "No Time to Wait" 8:00 am Devotional Houf (color) 9:15 am How to Study V'pur Bible 10:15 am Person to Person Witnessing SATURDAY, August 21 11:15 am Inspirational Hcpur 6:30 am Prayer Meeting 12:00 Lunch 8:00 am Devotional Hour 1:15 pm Feature Hour: Sputh America 9:15 am Introduction 1965-66 Pro Report gram 2:00 pm Recreation Election of Officers 3:30 pm Exec. Meets 10:15 am Person to Person Witnessing 6:30 pm Choir practice 11:15 am Inspirational Hour 7:30 pm Evening Service 12:00 Lunch 9:30 pm Watermelon feet;l & Sing- 1:15 pm Community Survey 3:30 pm Experience Sharing spiration 4:30 pm Free time (Exec. Meets) 6:30 pm Banquet THURSDAY, August 19 6:30 am Prayer Meeting SUNDAY, August 22 8:00 am Devotions 8:00 am Devotional Hour JUNIOR 9:15 am Attend Yearly A^eeting 9:30 am Sunday School Sessions 10:30 am Worship Hour YEARLY 10:15 am Person to Person vVitnessing 2:30 pm Missions Rally 11:15 am Inspirational Ho^pr 6:30 pm Friends Youth 12:00 Lunch MEETING 7:30 pm Evening Service The Yearly Meeting invi t-^s uH youth to attend any of the Yearly Meeting sessions. JuniorYearly Meeting meets again this year from 9:00a.m. to noon YOUTH ACCOMMODATIONS for chi Idren ages 4 through thesixth grade. There will be a VBS type Plan A — Friends Youth, package Plan—Tuesday through Saturday nights—$15.00 program along with classes, busi (Includes Pen, ^fngton Hall 5 nights, Tuesday through Sotuiday and meal ness meetings and worship. A ticket forall ^JcJys of Yearly Meeting . Extra nights in Pennington Hal I, special highlight this year will be Monday or Sij J,clay, will be charged at the individual rates of $1 -50 per a choir composed of the primary night). and junior age youth. Interme Plan B Individual Ro^-^s diates (7th and 8th graders) will Meal ticket- $10.00 be included in the Friends Youth Pennington |.^<3ll - $1 .50 per night activities. * Minthoro h~jc>" ~ -750 per night (girls only) *AI I fel lows wi 11 be staying { ri Pennington Hal I. Less expensive accommodations are not available. 12d