THE HOLINESS OF JESUS by General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe

OSES stated it like this— “I am the Lord your been raised up to tell this good news of Christian holi­ God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, be­ ness to our world. M cause I am holy” (Leviticus 11:44, NIV). Oswald Chambers was an eloquent advocate of this Peter said it in these words— . . just as he who truth. He believed that justification and entire sanctifica­ called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: tion made one holy in heart and life— both inwardly and Be holy, because I am holy ” (1 Peter 1:15-16, NIV). outwardly. But he had great concern that this holiness should be genuinely Christian. He wrote: God wants His children to be like Him— like Father, There is an advocacy of holiness which was like sons and daughters. In the Old Testament that in­ never born at Calvary— it is the resuscitation of the volved obeying His laws. But even more, it meant Pharisaic spirit dressed in the garb of Pentecost— demonstrating His love. In Deuteronomy, chapter 6, Mo­ an insufferable superiority. The Spirit of God must ses exhorts Israel to keep all the commands, decrees, have a deep indignation at the preaching of holiness and laws that God had given them. But he goes on to that is not the holiness of Jesus. The holiness of urge them to “love the Lord your God with all your heart Jesus is the most humble thing on earth (God's and with all your soul and with all your strength” (v. 5, Workmanship; Christian Literature Crusade, 22). NIV). Centuries later Christ would identify this as the We need to give attention to this truth. Moral laws first and greatest commandment of all. Legal obser­ must be obeyed. Christ said that if we love Him, we will vances were all secondary to love. keep His commandments. But the modern holiness With the passing of time it became increasingly ap­ movement must exercise caution that its concern about parent that men and women could not live holy lives. His ethical standards does not result in the “insufferable su­ chosen people continually broke the law, especially the periority" of Pharisaism. Then, too, the current emphasis one that declared, “You shall have no other gods before upon self-esteem can pose a problem. Certainly, there is me” (Deuteronomy 5:7, NIV). They fell in love with pagan a proper sense of Christian self-worth. We are children gods and even worshiped idols made of wood and of the King. But St. Paul sets the final standard of holy stone. Something drastic had to be done! living in Philippians, chapter 2. Here he exhorts us to And God did it. He sent His only Son into the world to imitate Christ’s humility: make people holy. Paul testifies that “Christ . . . loved Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify but in humility consider others better than your­ and cleanse it . . . that he might present it to himself a selves ... Your attitude should be the same as that glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such of Christ Jesus: thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” Who . . . made himself nothing, taking the very (Ephesians 5:25-27, italics added). The Church of the nature of a servant... (vv. 3, 5-7, NIV). Nazarene and other Wesleyan denominations have This is true Christian holiness! □ Unforgiveness takes many shapes and colors. It o f­ ten begins as ill-will, but it soon turns into resentment. Then bitterness takes root and grows (Hebrews 12:15). These destructive agents release their poison, and it Do Yourself spreads like gangrene. Now, who might the person be on the other end of your unforgiveness? It could be a parent or your spouse a Eavor- (or former spouse). Perhaps it’s a one-time best friend. It may even be a pastor. For some of us it could even be God— whom we blame for our condition— that we will not forgive. Unforgiveness is a festering disease. It forms a FORGIVE buildup of coagulated “bad blood” between us and oth­ by A. BRENT COBB ers. It blocks the flow of friendship or of Christian fellowship. It weakens and paralyzes. I f unforgiveness is not decisively dealt with, it will disable (and possibly ’L L N E V E R FORGIVE H IM for what he did! I destroy) our horizontal relationships. And it will do hope he burns in hell for it,” shouts a seething, the same in the vertical dimension— our relationship hate-infested woman. Her insides churn and burn like I with the Lord. a boiling cauldron. Can God forgive her? Or is unforgiveness the one An apt illustration of this is seen in the medical unforgivable sin? Certainly Jesus stated a principle realm. I’m thinking of arterial blockages of the blood strongly and clearly when He said, “But if you do not flow to the human heart. In the sphere of the spirit the forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your obstruction usually comes about gradually. Ill-will in­ sins” (Matthew 6:15, N IV ). Again we read, .. if you creases; bitterness builds up. The pace accelerates. R e­ hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your sentment rushes in, and our spiritual arteries become Father in heaven may forgive you your sins” (Mark clogged. Then the flow of divine grace slows as it is 11:25, N IV ). restricted by accumulated unforgiveness. Such a person’s spiritual life— his very survival— is A. BRENT COBB pastors the First Church of the Nazarene jeopardized. It’s not that God can’t forgive. Rather in Sacramento, California. there is a psychological/emotional/spiritual barrier to our acceptance of divine forgiveness. And it was cre­ ated by our own unforgiveness. This spiritual heart disorder can become life- threatening to the point that only Spirit-performed bypass surgery can save the sufferer and give him a whole new lease on life. I know— I’ve had the surgery, and it was a complete success. If there is unforgiveness in your life, do yourself a favor— forgive. Don’t let those arteries become further clogged by bad thoughts, resentment, and bitterness. If surgery is indicated, submit to the scalpel of the Holy Spirit. But, also be careful following surgery. Let your tears of confession and the blood of Jesus con­ tinually cleanse your heart and spiritual arteries from all unforgiveness. When a brother has wronged you, and you need to be reconciled, re­ member the words of Jesus: “ I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (M at­ thew 18:18, N IV). Does this mean that our un­ forgiveness will bind us in our horizontal and vertical rela­ tionships? That by our un­ forgiveness we are literally binding ourselves and others? If so, then our forgiveness will loose us from the shackles that bind. Forgiveness sets us free. So, do yourself a favor— Forgive! □

RISING HOPE MARCH 15, 1985 3 fJERALD

1HOLINESS ~ Bible Quotations in this issue: I W. E. McCUMBER, Editor in Chief Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quotations from the following translations IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor are used by permission: MABEL ADAMSON, Editorial Assistant (NIV) From The Holy Bible, New International Version, copyright © 1978, by New York International Bible Society.

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IN THIS ISSUE THE HOLINESS OF JESUS ...... 2 NEW METHOD FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS...... 12 General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe Gordon Chilvers DO YOURSELF A FAVOR— FORGIVE...... 3 “BECAUSE YOU GAVE ...” ...... 13 A. Brent Cobb Stewardship—Now and Forever Robert D. Hempel LETTERS...... 4 WHEN MARY PRAYS...... 14 AN OPEN LETTER FROM A CHURCH SECRETARY .... 5 Marsha Hamilton M ary Acres I AM THE DOOR...... 15 HOW TO LOOK ON THE HARVEST...... 6 Poem William David Gebbv Raymond W. Hurn FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH ...... 15 MORE THAN A C O P Y ...... 7 Book Brief Donna Fillmore and Robert D. Troutman, editors Poem Alice Hansche Mortenson THE EDITOR’S STANDPOINT...... 16 ANOTHER CHICK HAS LEFT THE N E S T ...... 8 W. E. M cCum ber D. W. Hildie BY ALL MEANS...... 18 NAZARENE ROOTS: Age No Barrier to Grace Loraine M. Granger AMONG THE OUTSIDERS AND SINNERS...... 9 IN THE NEWS ...... 20 “TELL THEM FOR ME” ...... 10 NEWS OF RELIGION...... 30 John C. Oster ANSWER CORNER...... 31 SPIRITUALLY PROUD? RIDICULOUS!...... 11 LATE N E W S ...... 35 Dellora West

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SYMPATHY APPRECIATED Christian friends has been mag­ this “sword” that hangs over our The writings in the Herald of Holi­ nificent. Praise the Lord! heads, threatening incineration of ness are inspiring and illuminating Mrs. J. Marvin Harrison the whole planet, is it not time for an and, in my opinion, the publication is San Antonio, Texas updating of our reflections on WAR better than ever. AND PEACE? Can we get six more Lois Blanchard Eades’ article “ROOTS” COMMENDED statements from our church leaders (Aug. 1), “I Don’t Know What to Say,” I wish to commend the Herald of for these very crucial times in which is marvelous. I am sure it was helpful Holiness for printing the six excel­ we live today? What was good 20 to to many people. Even pastors lent statements by church leaders 60 years ago is not good enough for sometimes do not know what to say on “WAR AND PEACE” (Nov. 15). today. It is not even relevant. to a brokenhearted, grieving individ­ This provides a good cross section Bob Mitchell ual. When our daughter, Esther of opinions. I do not believe it was Joshua Tree, California Long, died recently, the comforting intended as establishing any church letters, cards, telephone calls, etc., policy, but merely to provide some PREACH ON BAPTISM! from caring friends were very helpful food for thought, which it did very I have been in the Church of the and greatly appreciated. Even worse well. Nazarene for 10 years and have yet than comments that caused pain It is interesting to note, however, to hear a sermon on the topic of were “friends” who ignored the fact, that the dates of these six state­ water baptism. Baptism is a sacred as though the loved one had not ments extended from 1921 to 1964, symbol of death to self and resur­ died. Seemingly they are saying, “I the latest being over 20 years ago. rection to new life in Christ, which is did not care for your loved one, and In these last 20 years, we have the heart of Christian theology. It is I do not have sympathy for you.” had such an escalation of human- acknowledged by the church as a God has given us abundant grace race-destroying weapons as has sacrament, but is largely ignored in and inner strength. The support of never before been seen. In view of teaching and practice. In addition to (C ontinued on page 18) HERALD OF HOLINESS " . n g w n o per.

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y favorite pictu re of Christ is the one recorded inM John 4 of Christ visiting with a Samaritan woman. Samaritans HARVEST were a mixed-blood people. Cul­ turally, Samaritans were a world away from Jews. In Jerusalem and Judea, Christ had been received with cold disbelief and even hos­ tility among His own kind, but in Samaria they opened up to Him with warmth and enthusiasm. They begged Him to stay and explain the gospel, which He did for two ex­ citing days, gathering in a mighty harvest. Here is what happened as pre­ lude to this great harvest in Sa­ maria. While the disciples shopped for food in the village, Christ vis­ ited with the Samaritan woman at the village well. When she gave Him a drink, He said, “ If you knew ... who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water” (John 4:10, N IV ). She was amazed. She said, “ You have noth­ ing to draw with and the well is deep” (v. 11, NIV). Then Jesus ex­ plained the thirstiness of those who depend on the physical compared with the reality in the “well of wa­ ter” that springs up inside a person who experiences newness of life in Christ Jesus. She went away trans­ formed. The disciples were anxious to eat, and Jesus slowed the process by just sitting there on the well curb. They begged Him to come and “eat.” His reply was, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about” (v. 32, N IV ). And then He said something that may have sounded strange in this setting. He spoke a colloquialism of theirs about pro­ crastination, “Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the har­ Three Lions, Inc vest’?” (v. 35, NIV). They hadn’t even mentioned that have to do with being hungry me everything I ever did. Could this crops! And what in the world did and eating a belated meal? Christ be the Christ?” (v. 29, N IV ). Jesus’ may have shaded His eyes a bit to emphasis was “open your eyes”— RAYMOND W. HURN is director of get a clearer picture of that woman the harvest is great . . . it is ripe. Church Extension Ministries at Interna­ approaching. She led a large crowd The peacefulness of this quiet tional Headquarters of the Church of up the little hill and called out to picnic scene was immediately dis­ the Nazarene in Kansas City, Missouri. them, “ Come, see a man who told rupted with the beat of hasty feet

HERALD OF HOLINESS stirring up the dust as questioners Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and greatest magnitude here. The crowded all about the well, in ­ other Southeast Asian places. United States is ranked near the quiring about that "living water.” For many years, it seemed only a top in population size of all Black The Samaritans, despised by the few were interested in native Amer­ nations and Spanish nations. Flood Jews, now pled for a -Jew to remain icans, the North American Indians. tides of immigrants from Taiwan with them. The hostility and cold­ Last year, 90 percent of the re­ and Hong Kong are coming, in the ness of His own Jewish people was quests for Work and Witness teams largest numbers allowed by our in stark contrast to this unlikely that came to Church Extension in­ government, to escape what they group of people of a different lan­ volved requests to help in Work and believe will be communist rule. Pa­ guage and culture. They had Witness with North American In­ cific Islanders, Africans, and M edi­ opened up their hearts and minds dians. terranean peoples constantly ar­ to Christ. In the early 1970s, we rather gin­ rive, as do refugees from a variety Christ told His disciples, as the gerly offered a few urban ethnic of world areas. The Asians are one crowd surged up the hill, that they conferences. We were clumsy in our of the fastest growing of the ethnic were not “looking” with intensity efforts and most local churches felt populations. and determination to possess the unequipped and lacking in knowl­ We can no longer hide behind our harvest. edge to do anything about the great missionary dollars, missionary Christ, by example, has shown us ethnic harvest. In 1985, we have prayers, and missionary reading the way to cross the cultural and dozens of churches with multi­ books about faraway places. We do racial barriers. The climactic inter­ ethnic congregations. Often each need to work in faraway fields! We actions that led to two days of evan­ ethnic group will have a full-time must not give up on our world en­ gelism and discipling were preceded pastor, and there is great cooper­ terprise to reach the nations of the by sincere questioning. The Samar­ ation between Anglo-Nazarenes earth, but what about the nations itan woman saw that Christ must and new ethnic congregations. at our very doorstep? They are be a prophet and exclaimed, “ Our Sometimes four or five ethnic con­ more often than not “open” and fathers worshiped on this moun­ gregations meet in an individual winnable. It is time that we fulfill tain, but you -lews claim that the church. The list of mult i-congrega- the great commission of Christ to place where we must worship is in tional churches across Canada and preach the gospel to "every cre­ Jerusalem" (v. 20, N IV ). This Old the United States sounds like a roll ation." Testament idea of the church being call of many prominent, and some A compelling reason, then, for a place, a temple, a geographical en­ lesser known, churches. planting new works in extension ef­ tity, was deeply embedded in her In Texas. Arizona, California, forts includes the rationale that the mind even as it is embedded in our Florida, and New Mexico, there are harvest all around us is great, it is minds today. Christ declared to her whole cities where white Anglo ripe; people are winnable, fulfill­ that the time had come when wor­ populations are in the minority to ment of the Great Commission may shiping “the Father” would be done large Spanish populations. What be at hand in our generation. “As neither on that holy mountain, nor will we do wit h a harvest so great as long as it is day, we must do the even in Jerusalem. The true be­ this'.’ The compelling reason for ex­ work of him who sent me. Night is lievers, He said, "will worship the tension of local churches into new coming, when no one can work” Father in spirit and in truth . . . works must begin with biblical and (John 9:4, N IV ). “. . . let your light they are the kind of worshipers the spiritual reasons. shine before men, that they may see Father seeks. God is spirit, and his -John reported that when -Jesus your good deeds and praise your Fa- worshipers must worship in spirit came to the disciples, after the Cru­ ther in heaven” (Matthew 5:16, and in truth" (vv. 23-24, N IV ). Wor­ cifixion and Resurrection, they N IV). □ ship was not confined to specific were safely locked awav behind im­ places, races, languages, or physical penetrable barriers. He said to accommodations. them, '"As the Father has sent me, I More than a Copy Decades ago, in many o f our am sending you.’ And with that he churches, we didn’t want to “ look” breathed on them and said, ‘R e­ Jesus within me at all. We saw the people who ceive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive wants me to be looked or spoke differently or lived anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if more than a copy a different socioeconomic life-style you do not forgive them, they are than us. But we hardly dared to not forgiven’” (John 20:21-23, of someone I see; look intently or to reach out. In NIV). but a loving example, 1970, we did not have any organized Two thousand years ago no hu­ pure within, Korean Nazarene churches in the man mind could possibly have con­ and outwardly reflecting United States. Today there are 33, ceived that the nations of the world the image of Him! plus several church-type missions. would virtually be laid on the door­ Nazarenes never sent mission­ step of a great developed nation —ALICE HANSCHE aries to Southeast Asia, hut today such as the United States. The phe­ MORTENSON almost 100 of our churches are nomenon is not peculiar to the Racine, Wisconsin deeply involved with refugees from United States but is realized in the

MARCH 15, 1985 7 Another Chick Has Left the NEST by D. W. HILDIE

D W. Hildie HE ALASKA DISTRICT, a Home Missions all of this, and now, nearly 50 years later, with 22 project of the Church of the Nazarene, severed churches established, the Alaska District has become T the financial ties with which it had been partially sup­sufficiently strong as to take on the responsibility for ported by the general church at its district assembly paying their way without the help of the general last June. church. The first church to have been established in Alaska To those who are unfamiliar with the Alaskan situ­ was carved out by Rev. R. G. Fitz in 1936. Dr. Fitz had ation, this may seem to be a somewhat routine devel­ been a missionary to China, and when it was impos­ opment, but Alaska cannot be judged by the standards sible for him to return there, he felt called to begin a we use to measure similar activities in North American church in Alaska and settled in Fairbanks. The story of areas. In the first place, Alaska is separated from “the those early days of pioneering is one of heroism and lower 48 states” by 2,100 miles of road to Seattle, sheer grit as Dr. Fitz and his family battled the long, which is the nearest U.S. city. When a church brings a dark Arctic winters that could see the thermometer pastor to Alaska from anywhere in the United States, falling as low as 70 degrees below zero. But God was in both the pastor and his home furnishings will likely travel over the famous “Alcan” highway, which was D. W. HILDIE is a commissioned evangelist in the Church of constructed by the U.S. Army in the early days of the Nazarene. He makes his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. World War II and winds its way through the Canadian

HERALD OF HOLINESS provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon to be held at our church in Sitka, the Fairbanks dele­ Territory. While much of the road is now paved, much gation traveled overland almost 900 miles to arrive at of that pavement is in such poor condition that one Haines, Alaska, from which they took a ship on the could almost wish for “the good old days” when most of so-called Marine Highway, and were on the water over­ the road was topped with gravel. While the gravel could night and most of the next day. Several of the Alaska either by dusty or muddy depending on the weather, it churches are accessible only by water or by airplane, could at least by made somewhat smoother by the oc­ and each of these modes of travel is very costly. casional travel of a road-grader. While not a part of the high cost of operating a district in Alaska, it should be observed that Alaskan To those who are accustomed to travel costs in the pastors and their wives need almost to be a breed apart U.S., the cost of travel on the Alcan will seem hor­ from other pastors. First of all they must be able to rendous! Gasoline will cost between two and three dol­ cope with loneliness, for with the exception of the lars a gallon, and at one point on the road a hamburger churches located near Anchorage or Fairbanks, they deluxe (the deluxe part being a small serving of cole may not see another Nazarene pastor between district slaw) costs $8.25 plus beverage! In the days when the assemblies. They must be the sort who are not closely Alaska churches were partially supported by Home tied to relatives living in “the lower 48.” A pastor or his Missions money from Kansas City, a substantial por­ wife who is accustomed to frequent visits with parents tion of the moving expenses of both incoming and and family will come to realize that they are nearly as outgoing pastors was paid by the general church. Now remote from “home” as though they were serving as a the Alaska churches must assume moving expenses missionary at some portion of the globe remote from just as their brethren to the South. Here again is a the U.S.A. substantial difference, for the charges claimed by pro­ Pastors serving churches in Alaska’s interior must fessional movers—who would probably have a payload be able to cope with long winter nights and much- only one way—resemble the national debt, and the below-zero cold. In many cases they will be ministering cost of hiring a U-Haul truck is vastly more than would to a transient population who, about the time they be expected of a similar move elsewhere. All of these have become spiritually established and have begun to expenses will now be paid by the Alaska church to help with the church program, will announce that they which the pastor is moving. are transferring elsewhere—a situation that surely The costs for operating a district are far more than does breed discouragement. But in spite of all the dis­ would be expected in other parts of the church, es­ advantages, Alaska is a thrilling new frontier in our pecially in the United States, for travel to and from church, and the courage of the little group of people various district functions within the state is very who are now undertaking such a staggering load must costly. Several years ago when a district assembly was be a challenge to the rest of us. □

NAZARENE and reporter. But what the matter? Churches came forth that are standing as lighthouses today.” “Some friends in Guide Rock, Nebraska, asked us ROOTS to give a meeting in February of 1919. While the preachers and some of their members did all they could against the meeting, the outsiders and sinners stood by us and made it hot for the preachers, sere­ nading them occasionally at night by singing some of the good revival songs before their homes. A real break came when a member of another church, AMONG THE whose tongue wagged too much and caused much OUTSIDERS trouble in the town, came to the altar several nights The Ludwigs, from a re­ and finally, after having gone to a number of people in AND SINNERS vival poster, 1918. town and confessed her sins and made things right, “We have entered new fields and started revivals prayed through to shouting victory and took the where we were not wanted. We have slept in meeting. This sister’s conversion made a great im­ churches; have eaten lunches where we had no pression on the whole town, and at the end of the dishes to eat from and no stove to cook on. Many eight weeks we organized a good church with were saved and we were enabled to establish new around 30 members and gave them a pastor.” [From churches that are, to this day, lifting the banner of Minnie Ludwig, His Guiding Hand, and from The­ holiness high. odore Ludwig, letter to E. J. Flemming, 1933.] “While Mr. Ludwig was district superintendent and Theodore and Minnie Ludwig served almost 45 I was district evangelist, I entered more than one field years in evangelism, home missions, and in the dis­ all alone. The first part of the meetings before others trict superintendency. The story of their rough-hewn, got interested, I was preacher, song leader, and pi­ passionate ministry resembles that of many early anist. I had to do all of my own praying, singing, and evangelists/home missionaries. □ shouting, as well as serving as janitor, sign painter, STEVE COOLEY, Director of Archives

MARCH 15, 1985 by JOHN C. OSTER most probably will, win others to the Lord Jesus Christ as 99 time goes on. At this very moment we are engaged in the awesome pro­ Tlrem for Me cess of giving birth to the fu­ ture, and it is well for us to listen carefully to the thun­ dering hoofbeats of approach­ ing truth carrying those words of challenge we shall not escape: “Tell Them for Me.” The first message of the mighty four is “Tell . . .” The Church of Jesus Christ came into existence with a charter mandate to “ Go and tell . . . ” Jesus said, “ Go into all the world and preach the good new s” (M a rk 16:15, N IV ). He also said, “ There­ fore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have com­ manded you” (Matthew 28: 19-20, N IV ). The most basic expression of God himself is linked to telling. John 1:1 says, “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (NIV). And later, “The Word became flesh and lived for a while among us” (v. 14, N IV ). Jesus himself became incarnate as EVER IN T H E H ISTO R Y of human language God’s means for telling us about himself. have four words been loaded with greater sig­ God created man with a direct communication link N nificance than the four power-packed words selectedto as God’s own environment, and made him a partner in the theme for the 1985 Easter Offering—“Tell Them His creative work on earth. From man’s body God for Me.” formed a companion that he called “ ishshah,” which The painful fact is that unless we “Tell Them for literally means “she-man” or woman, according to Me,” they most certainly will not be told. We can reject Adam Clarke’s commentary. The two were equal in the command, but we cannot reject the consequences. essential nature, being formed one from the other ac­ Living persons on earth will die untold unless we tell cording to a design that was to make them partners in them. the procreation of others like unto themselves. The simple laws of life demand that if we are going These two had a good thing going. They were well to tell them, we should tell them now. Each day, some matched to each other and they had a direct communi­ die. But that is not the most compelling reason to act cation link to the God who made them. The Bible says quickly. The most compelling reason to act now is the God even came into their habitat and walked with multiplication value of the future. A dollar given now them in the evening while they discussed their day. will be worth many times that 10 years from now, not God was pleased with the way things were and pro­ only because of changes in monetary value but also nounced it “good.” because of the work that dollar will do over the 10-year At that moment, it was possible that Adam and Eve period. could have continued forever in this beautiful rela­ In the same way, a soul saved in 1985 may, and tionship. All heaven must have looked down on this earthly paradise and marveled at what God had done. JOHN C. OSTER is a free-lance writer residing in Olathe, In time, Adam and Eve would have realized the natural Kansas. fruit of their relationship and children would have

HERALD OF HOLINESS been born into Eden’s perfect home. It would be inter­ esting to see what perfect children they would have been, but that is something we shall never know. As we all know now, Satan tempted the two earth­ lings to disobey God. God knew this was going to hap­ pen. It didn’t have to happen, but it did happen. God, being true to His own nature, let it happen. As the result a deadly disease called sin was introduced into paradise and turned it into a nursery farm for hell. Now the “telling” became even more urgent. God PROUD? sent His only Son to give His life as an atonement for sin and provide the remedy that alone could save humanity—one and all— from a devil’s hell. RIDICULOUS! That is what we are to "tell” — the good news that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but by DELLORA WEST have eternal life” (John 3:16, N IV ). We are to “Tell Them for Me.” ould the pastor's rem arks When Jesus gave this command, it was a big job. about being spiritually proud possibly There may well have been half a billion people alive on beG given credence? Despite his gentle tone, the impact was incredible! Could this subtle evil earth, but He did not want a single one to perish un­ have crept unawares into our ranks, particu­ told, and so He said, "Go ye into all the world” and tell larly among those of us mature Christians who them. have served God long and well? Today there are over 4 billion people on planet earth. As I slowly recovered from shocked in­ Jesus says, “Tell them . ..” Not half of them, not three- credulity, I reluctantly and sadly faced the un­ fourths of them, just "tell them.” He is not willing that palatable fact that his remarks did indeed con- any should perish. tain more than an element of truth. In a Boston Globe article, Robert S. McNamara, Immediately I asked myself some soul-search­ president of the World Bank until his retirement in ing questions: 1981, says, “Short of nuclear war itself, population Have I been scrupulously careful to lift up growth is the gravest issue that the world faces over the Jesus instead of myself? decade ahead. The t hreat of unmanageable population Do I seek man’s approbation more than pressure is very much like the threat of nuclear war. God’s? Both can and will have catastrophic consequences. If Could I be overly concerned about receiving we do not act, the problem will be solved by famine, proper recognition for my modest accom­ riot, insurrection, war.” Some solution! plishments? Many population therorists now believe that world Do I harbor hidden personal or professional population will reach 6 billion early in the 2000s— a jealousies? rapidly approaching watershed in human history. Can I sincerely rejoice when someone suc­ When world population reaches 6 billion, Jesus will ceeds where I have not done as well? Can I experience genuine admiration for be telling us, "Tell Them for Me.” someone more talented than I? Unless we reach a significant number of the present Am I willing to serve in remote areas that 4 billion people, there will be nowhere near enough of command little or no attention? us to reach 6 billion less than 20 years from now. We Has my long record of dedicated service need all the help we can get. caused me to relax with satisfaction and Jesus did not have to depend on you and me. He adopt the attitude: “ I’ve served my time— could have called 10,000 angels and instructed them to now let the younger ones take over” ? “Tell Them for Me.” But He didn’t. My goals and ambitions must never super­ Jesus was wise. When He chose to place His trust in sede biblical principles of personal, business, Christians like you and me to tell the world, He knew and professional relationships. I must also that with His help we could do it. We can do it; what guard diligently against a “holier-than-thou” remains to be seen is if we will do it. attitude, remembering that self-confidence is Jesus did what we could not do for ourselves— He a precarious balance between self-effacement died to atone for our sins. Now He asks very simply and carnal pride. that we do what He cannot do for himself—“Tell If I am to be an effective soul-winner, I must Them for Me.” love others, serve humbly in whatever area I Easter 1985 is a pivotal time in human history. We can, and witness boldly with a noticeable ab­ could tip the scales of history by acting now and not sence of “me.” □ later with a great Easter Offering for World Evangeli­ DELLORA WEST is a free-lance writer and a zation. A miraculous outpouring of giving will thrust member of the Oklahoma City Lakeview Park us toward the future joyfully proclaiming the gospel of Church. Jesus Christ for all the world to hear! “Tell Them for Me . . .” Yes, Jesus, I will! □

MARCH 15, 1985 NEW METHOD FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS by GORDON CHILVERS

OW C AN W E K E E P our up had this headline: “President ident and all who exercise authority personal devotions vital? I Reagan Has to Make Crucial Deci­ in business and politics every­ Hgot an unexpected answer to sion.” this How far-reaching can be the where. question when I visited my friend results that flow from a vital deci­ Another headline told me: “Air- Harry. He showed me into the room sion that he makes! He is the most crash: All Feared Dead.” How often where earlier he had had his per­ influential person in the world of people are ushered from this world sonal devotions. I noticed his Bible international politics. His deci­ into eternity without a moment’s and newspaper were together and sions can affect the lives of almost notice! What sorrow lies beyond expressed some surprise. He re­ all the people on earth at any time. that announcement! In this in­ plied, “ I use my newspaper to get Indeed the people of succeeding stance no names were given, be­ subjects for praying.” generations could be helped or hurt cause the victims did not include This seemed strange to me at by a president’s decision made 20 any well-known personalities. first. Did not the newspapers con­ years earlier. Though unknown to a large circle, tain information and pictures that To make the best decisions, he these people were all related to were more likely to inflame pas­ must want to make them and have someone. Children would never see sions than to provide a guide for the wisdom to know what they are. their father or mother on earth praying? Yes, but they contained Then he must have the courage to again. Husband and wife had met more than that. do what he knows he ought to do. here for the last time. I decided to try it. I took a subject I was reminded of God’s com­ What tremendous pain this from the newspaper and got God’s mand that we should pray for those crash caused to those who were comments on the item from the Bi­ who are in authority (1 Timothy many miles away from it! What ble. 2:1-2). This would include the pres­ could I pray for them? This idea has a basis in Christian As I considered this sorrow, I re­ experience. The outstanding membered that our Father is “the Charles H. Spurgeon wrote, “ I have God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians read the newspaper during the last 1:3). I asked Him that He might three months in order that I might comfort the people bereaved find illustrations of the teaching of through this accident in a way that our Heavenly Father’s Word.” John would bring them maximum spiri­ Newton, author of “Amazing tual and physical benefits. Grace,” said, “ I read the newspa­ This newspaper also contained pers in order that I may see how my the shocking headline: "Teenage Heavenly Father governs the uni­ Girl Killed in Disco.” verse.” The killer was also a The first paper I picked teenager. Why should one GORDON CHILVERS is teenager kill a free-lance writer from another? Norwich, England. S u r e ly at

John N White

HERALD OF HOLINESS that age life is enjoyable! Whatever that suffering may end and that- Learned to Read.” Various agencies the immediate reason for the mur­ God’s people may have the oppor­ are teaching people to read. Many der, the paper did not divulge it; tunity to promote their spiritual people whose ancestors never read back of it was hatred. growth (1 Timothy 2:2). a word in their own languages can Hatred has sprung up in many One newspaper’s headline now read fluently. The burning people’s hearts. It must be re­ pointed out: “ No Room for Con­ question is: What are they reading? strained, for it is the road to mur­ science in 40 Countries.” I was Communism is always alert to take der. Instead we need love, the fruit shocked when I read that people advantage of such situations. Com­ who live in about half of the coun­ of the Spirit that comes to us when munists will supply well-printed at­ we open up our lives to Him and tries in the world do not enjoy full tractive pieces of literature at low follow His leading. liberty. We sometimes restrict the cost. The effect of their success When I picked up another paper, curtailment of religious liberty to could be devastating. one headline shrieked: “ Intense Russia and other Eastern Euro­ Fighting in Lebanon.” Some of the pean countries. In Albania it is a We want them to read Christian people who live there are Chris­ criminal offense to possess a Bible. literature. I prayed that God would tians. These include missionaries Other countries, such as Afghan­ raise up translators who would give at work in the area where hundreds istan, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, and the people an accurate translation of people were killed in this battle. Turkey, impose severe restrictions of the Bible, or parts of it, in the True, God can protect His people on Christian worship. native language. I also asked God to from all physical harm. Yet He does Consider what loss of Christian move people to give essential funds not always decide to do it. freedom means. We can thank God for this work and for the printing of What should we pray for this- for what He has granted to us. Christian literature. country and its people? A t this mo­ Then we can ask that He would When I took up the idea of link­ ment, evil people are conceiving grant success to all who are work­ ing the Bible and the newspaper for wicked plans o f aggression. We ing for freedom among oppressed praying, I soon became enthusiastic could pray that God would frustrate people. We can also pray that for it. At first it may seem as their malicious purposes. We can Christians will be brave yet tactful strange to you as it did to me. Soon also ask God that peace might come in their witness. you will find that it helps to solve soon to that country and a fair Another newspaper headline an­ the problem of keeping your pray­ solution reached. Peace is desirable nounced: “Millions of People Have ing vital and up to date. □ Stewardship—Now and Forever by ROBERT D. HEMPEL OROTHY RODEFFER grew up in a preacher’s As Dorothy had never married, she had been giving home. Her parents, Rev. and Mrs. I. E Rodeffer, serious thought to her stewardship responsibilities af­ Dhad given their lives to the rigorous work of hometer death. She wanted to be assured that her somewhat missions. Their commitment to the Savior was con­ modest assets would continue to serve the Lord when tagious, and Dorothy has always been deeply involved she no longer needed them. in the life of the church. A t one time, she worked for A revocable trust was established and her home, the Nazarene Radio League with Dr. T. W. Willingham, stocks, life insurance, and instruments at the local Rev. Stanley Whitcanack, and Dr. Russell V. DeLong, bank were all assigned to the trust. If the need arises, before moving to Cheyenne, Wyo., to care for her aging Dorothy can revoke it in part or in total. If not, her parents, who were in semiretirement there. local church will receive a share and Rocky Mountain After her parents died in the late 1970s, Dorothy District home missions— a special love of her preacher continued to serve the Lord with time, talent, and father— will be blessed. World Mission, a lifelong con­ money! Whether it was playing the piano, teaching a cern of Dorothy’s heart, will also reap from the estate Sunday School class, or just showing some special love of this handmaiden of the Lord. She lives on today, for the parsonage family, her commitment never wa­ excited to know that her house is “ in order,” however vered. suddenly she may be summoned home. In the fall of 1982, her pastor, Rev. Stanley D. Au­ Dorothy’s story is duplicated hundreds of times ev­ brey, told me that Dorothy wished to speak with a ery year—with bequests to our colleges, our seminary, representative from our Life Income office. It was my our Bible college, and many other special areas of min­ privilege to visit with her not long afterwards. istry, all through the office of Life Income Gifts Ser­ vices. This information was submitted by Life Income Services of The budget for Life Income Gifts Services is par­ the Division of Finance, which is directed by Robert D. tially accounted for through your giving toward the Hempel. General Budget. The exciting stories of Dorothy Rod­ effer, “the Browns, the Joneses, the Smiths”— and Because their commitment of their assets to Kingdom work— are made possible because you gave! Thank you for YOU GAVE..." your faithfulness. □

MARCH 15, 1985 door to the guest room. From with­ in, I heard sounds of agony— a low groan that swelled as if she were carrying a great burden for which her heart was breaking. Realizing I was practically eaves­ dropping, I retreated into the fam­ ily room once more. Mary was still praying, and the way she prayed told me that God was still listening! I felt a little twinge of conviction as my heart seemed to whisper those same words that Jesus had spoken to Martha: “Mary hath chosen that good part . . (Luke 10:42). Even­ tually, Mary came out of her prayer closet, and we visited for a while. All day the sounds of her groaning and agonizing in prayer haunted me. It was clear that God was trying to tell me something. The next day started the same way. When I passed M ary’s door I could hear “Yes . .. yes, Lord . . . ” I kept going. The conventions started. The meetings were long but fruitful. We stayed over for evening camp meet­ ing service. As we started out for supper Mary said, “ I’ll not be tak­ ing supper out this evening. You folks go ahead, and I’ll see you later. I’m going to try to get a nap.” Then she made her way into the dark sanctuary and found a quiet pew in the back, under the balcony. I looked for Mary, the first thing, When t upon our return. I searched the sancturary to see if she was still napping. I walked up and down the aisles looking for her. As I ap­ proached the dark corner under the M ary Prays balcony, there came a sound from -the back pew. It was God’s child, by MARSHA HAMILTON our guest and travel with us to and pouring her heart out for the com­ from conventions, district assem­ ing service. I backed away quietly Y FRIEND, MARY, is over bly, and camp meeting services. and left the sanctuary. i 80 years old. She has been She came a couple of days early. Mary sat with us that night and Ma Christian for over 60 years. The The morning after her arrival I got every now and then I would see her time she has spent with God and in up early, dressed, and waited for out of the corner of my eye. Her His service has put a “ shine” on Mary to come in for tea, so we could eyes were closed and I thought she her. The Lord shines in her life with talk. She didn’t come out right was sleeping, but her lips were mov­ a radiance that warms my heart. A away, so I decided to talk to the ing just a little. She was praying couple of years ago God showed me Lord about some things. Ten min­ again. a valuable lesson. He used Mary to utes later I tiptoed past her door to Night after night Mary kept her do it, although she didn’t know it. listen for some sign that she was rendezvous with God on the back She visited with us for a week, up. I heard her praying. Softly, from pew, in that dark corner under the and it was good to have her in our behind the closed door,- came a balcony. home again. We looked forward to pleading sound. God, in His wisdom, was allowing her visits. We had invited her to be I went back into the family room me to see Mary’s prayer life close and waited. No sign of Mary. After up. I don’t know what she prayed, MARSHA HAMILTON is the wife of eating a piece of toast and drinking but I have a good idea what some of the pastor o f the Cartersville, Georgia, coffee, I tiptoed back down the hall­ the subjects were. Church of the Nazarene. way and lingered near the closed God did some business that

14 HERALD OF HOLINESS week. The altar was lined most nights, and one night we had no preaching because the Holy Spirit used the song service to convict and move hearts of the congregation. I AM THE DOOR...John 10:9 The altar service that night was at Our Lord told Moses: "On the fourteenth day least two hours long. There were Of the first month, you needs must take a lamb — many victories. Before the Saturday night ser­ Young; male, and spotless— and, come evening, slay vice started, I was standing in the The guiltless and apply the blood to jamb aisle of the sanctuary, laughing and And lintel of your door; and it will be talking with friends. Mary had gone to freshen up. When she came That when I pass in judgment through the land, back I introduced her to my friends. That blood-stained door shall be a sign to Me As the service began we found a That you should live.” And so, friend, understand: place to sit. I assumed Mary would sit with us, but she smiled and said, Our lives sprang from the fact of God's Lamb slain “I already have a friend to sit with, When God looked down and marked our Door's red stain. and 1 have a spot picked out toward —WILLIAM DAVID GEBBY the back. I’ll see you after the ser­ Indianapolis, Indiana vice.” I was happy that Mary was with friends, although a little dis­ appointed that she wouldn’t be sit­ ting with me that night. someone. Then I knew. She was one of the disciples, I declared, As the service began, trying to be praying. Her friend was God. I won­ “Lord, teach us to pray .. .” inconspicuous, I turned around to dered how many others were plead­ I’m still working on my prayer spot Mary in the crowd. When I ing for our needs there that night. If life and devotion to the Lord. As for saw her she was by herself, head the congregation was depending on Mary, she’s still holding the church bowed, hand propped in front of her me we would, at best, have a good up in prayer and still agonizing over mouth. I felt sorry for her because time of fellowship. the lost. her friends didn’t show up. I God helped me that night. All God showed me a “prayer war­ thought, “Poor Mary, sitting all week I thought of myself as Martha rior” in action. I want to be more alone.” Just then her hand dropped instead of Marsha. I eagerly opened like Mary and less like Martha, be­ away from her face, and I could see my Bible and searched for the cause when Mary prays, God lis­ her lips moving, as if talking to scripture, Luke 11:1. Along with tens. □

ter half of grade six to understand what is being Book Drief taught.” In other words, you have to be alm ost a sev­ enth grader. Ask any sixth grader how he feels about FOUNDATIONS that. It’s a preteen activity, not baby stuff. OF FAITH The other side of that coin is the all-around benefit A Catechism for in pulling sixth graders out of children’s church the Children in Grade Six last quarter of each year. Fifth graders will especially appreciate their vacating the top rung of the ladder. *•*** Secondly, entrance into teen years is a vulnerable time. Curious and questioning, sixth graders are ready for the stabilizing answers given in this course per­ taining to the beliefs of their own church. Catechism DONNA FILLMORE and makes all the pieces of the puzzle— facts learned about ROBERT D. TROUTMAN the Bible and church in childhood years— fall into editors place. Fun learning activities have not been excluded. As a ’VE BEEN ASKED to introduce you to the new matter of fact, I’m excited about the course, and I’d catechism course, which is not a book, but a re­ rather teach it than write about it. The editors have Isource packet with leader’s guide, children’s packet, done a super job, and the course has tremendous po­ and completion certificates. tential as an after-school class in a home, a Saturday All kinds of good reasons can be found for starting morning session with the pastor, or as suggested, a Foundations of Faith classes each spring or summer in special class during the children’s church for “the big your church. First of all, this is a "grown-up study”— a kids.” □ challenging 13-week course for sixth graders based on — Evelyn A. Stenbock our Articles of Faith. According to the editors, “ It will Leader’s Resource Packet contains Leader’s Guide. be difficult for children younger than those in the lat­ 64 pages. 8 V2" x 11". To order see page 23.

MARCH 15, 1985 t o i x d t o f g STANDPOINT

PALMS AND CROSSES

Palm Sunday approaches. I think anyone who has ly religious and strongly conservative men of His faithfully proclaimed the gospel and expounded the time— the Pharisees. They kept their rules and per­ Scriptures gains a particular appreciation for Palm formed their rituals with diligence, but they could hate, Sunday. Jesus was acclaimed but not accepted. He was oppose, slander, and kill with equal passion. These cheered but His message went unheeded. When the extreme right-wingers were as arrogant and cruel as shouting died down and the crowd disappeared, the any ultra left-wingers. W hat’s new? Cross was waiting. In an early pastorate, upon our arrival, one of the One of the major frustrations of the preaching minis­ members couldn’t do enough for us. She waved palms try is the people who laud your efforts, sometimes with vigor. But the first time my ministry clashed with gushy with compliments, but do not believe and obey her will-to-power, the sparks flew and the powder kegs the truth you declare. They will commend your ser­ exploded. Shouting turned to pouting, back patting to mons, like pouring honey on hotcakes, but they will back stabbing. Compliments gave way to slander. All not seriously follow the Christ you preach. the while she professed spiritual eminence in the con­ Often their praise and support lasts only until you gregation. cross them. When truth bares their sin, unmasks their Palm Sunday—the day crowds shouted and Jesus idols, challenges their comfort, or contradicts their no­ sobbed. Palm Sunday— the day branches waved and a tions, they can turn suddenly and savagely upon the cross was fashioned. Palm Sunday— the day of shallow bearer of truth. Hosannas can swiftly change to shouts acclaim, prelude to a lonely anguish. Ah, yes, I under­ o f “Crucify him.” stand Palm Sunday. Our Lord’s worst enemies were found among the deep­ But Easter Sunday was on the horizon!

THE COM FORT OF FRIENDS

Death had raided our family before, so when Mother God for the resurrection. It reminds us that passing died I expected people to respond as they did. Most of time does something better than heal our heartaches; what friends said was true and good, supportive and elapsed time brings us closer to our ultimate triumph encouraging. Especially helpful were those who re­ over death and to a glorious reunion with those who minded me of certain relevant promises from the Bi­ lived and died trusting in Christ. ble. Death looks so final when a casket is closed and low­ One or two said foolish things, foolish for what they ered into a grave. But the finality of death is a myth implied about God and for what they asserted about and a lie. Jesus Christ is coming. The dead will be death. But these were also friends speaking, so I lis­ raised. The Lord’s people will serve Him forever with­ tened without resentment as well as without agree­ out sin, pain, death, or sorrow— forever! That is the ment. I knew their intentions were kind, so I rejected sustaining hope created by the resurrection of Christ, their words in my mind but I hugged their intended which is the pledge of our resurrection. Good-bye is comfort to my heart. After all, my grief does not license only “till we meet again.” me to be insensitive toward well-meaning people. My personal experience of grief has served to reinforce Among the choicest things said to me was a brief re­ what I have long known, that friendships make a man mark on a card from dear friends Jim and Dorothy truly wealthy. More than I can say, I appreciate the Hamilton. After assurances of prayer, they added, friends who rallied to me when death came for Mother. “Thank God for Christian mothers— and for the resur­ God has blessed me abundantly, and His blessings rection!” have come through human channels. I am deeply and Yes, thank God for Christian mothers. They bequeath eternally indebted to people for their numberless kind­ to us the priceless legacy of good memories. And thank nesses. □

16 HERALD OF HOLINESS Some folks have to poll their in-group before they take any steps ordered by the Lord. To be unpopular is anathema to the fainthearted.

CRIPPLING RESERVATIONS

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "Our Father . . . thy ments? How ridiculous— unless we are serious about will be done." Sometimes when I read that, I think of putting God first, Augustine, great preacher and theologian of the fourth “Thy will be done” — unless it requires my money! century. He confessed that his conversion was delayed Surely a man is exempt from tithing who has unpaid because he prayed with reservations: “ Lord, make me bills. Surely we can’t be expected to spend $5.00 on a clean—but not yet!” That is how some have reacted to H erald subscription just because we joyfully spend the blunt petition in prayer that Jesus taught. $50.00 for football tickets. Surely we can’t be responsi­ “Thy will be done” — unless it crosses my will! How ble for starving people when we need expensive reduc­ eager we can be to have our own ways. We clamor for ing equipment for our homes. the recognition of our rights, our desires, our plans. How disastrous it would be if God loved us so litt le that “Thy will be done” — unless it offends my friends! How He consented to our whims, impulses, and selfish de­ many are more concerned about pleasing their friends mands. If His will be done, our wills must submit, but than obeying the I>ord! Bondage to human opinion and that surrender is our true liberation. inordinate desire for acceptance with one’s peer group are often snares for the soul. Some folks have to poll “Thy will be done"— unless it interrupts my plans! We their in-group before they take any steps ordered by want God to schedule His demands upon us at times the Lord. To be unpopular is anathema to the faint­ that do not keep us from fulfilling our own scheduled hearted. activities. Visit for the church on a night when the home team is playing? Go to church on a Friday night Reservations will drain us of spiritual life and rob us of during revival meeting instead of shopping for grocer­ victory. We must learn to pray, “Thv will be done— at ies? Give priority to devotional life over social engage­ any cost.” □

A GRACIOUS CHALLENGER

What do others think of us? Few of them ever say, and assignment until tonight. Veteran missionary to India, few of us dare to ask. If we knew, we would discover Jean Darling, spoke to our morning congregation. She that our guesses are often wrong. is a gracious lady.” On Sunday, February J, Jean Darling visited our Kan­ That was my strongest impression, her graciousness. I sas City First Church. She talked to the Sunday School used the term in its biblical sense, the beauty that class to which Doris and I belong. In the course of her comes to expression in kindness. Her compassion for remarks, she recalled speaking on “missionary day” of the poor and hurting of India quickened my own con­ a camp meeting where I was preaching. She had re­ cern for others. turned to North America from India, and one thing She still affects me that way. Going home from church, overwhelmed her, the enormous contrast between our I said to Doris, "Jean Darling is a great woman.” Not affluence and their poverty. great in the world’s shallow concept of greatness— “All I talked about was poverty,” she said. Then she famous, wealthy, successful in exploiting situations for disclosed a surprising reaction, surprising to me at one’s own advantage— but great in strength of char­ least. She had become embarrassed, fearing that I acter, nobility of purpose, and devotion to good. would think of her as overly emotional and unduly So her fears were groundless, her embarrassment sentimental in her message. needless. But what if I had thought her maudlin? My As we conversed later I assured her that 1 got no such opinion would not be worth a nickel stacked beside her impression at the time. Later, at home, I w'ondered just love, concern, and service as Christ’s missionary. I how I had felt about her at the camp meeting. So I thank God for all who share her spirit and task. They checked my Journal entry for Saturday, July 26, 1980. make me want to be a better servant of Christ and It began: “Today was ‘missionary day’ and I had no others. □

MARCH 15, 1985 17 C^~-&/£/C 4 y c ^ (Continued from page 4) Trust must be in God, not in tech­ tions will inevitably be won over is to its spiritual significance, baptism nological advances or political phi­ strip humanity of the power of has the psychological impact of in­ losophies. What a delight that Mr. choice that is given by God, which creasing commitment to Christ and Stone calls for positive action, be­ can result in pleasant or tragic con­ to the body of believers. I implore lieves Jesus meant what He said sequences. pastors to give careful study to the about turning the other cheek, and Granted, nuclear buildup cannot meaning of baptism and begin to calls us to be Christians, first of all. be the most desirable solution. Yet teach and inspire their congrega­ Jackson Thomas how many of our choices permit us tions to deeper commitment to San Antonio, Texas the luxury of a clear-cut answer? Mr. Christ through sermons on this Stone’s position is a valid Christian topic, which was so important to the “REALISM” CHALLENGED choice, yet not necessarily the best New Testament Church. In response to Bryan Stone’s arti­ one, and certainly not the only one. Joseph E. Kennell cle (“Christian Realism,” Nov. 1) it Edward J. Gorham Bowling Green, Ohio should be noted that while Chris­ Washington, New Jersey tians must not have their views dic­ “REALISM” APPROVED tated by society, a call for deterrence ONE READER’S METHOD In light of apparent continuing does not have to be less than Chris­ I don’t have much time to read, so support of nationalistic interpreta­ tian. I appreciate McCumber's short and tions of God and history; it is reason­ We are saddened and concerned to the point writing. My pet peeve is able to praise Bryan Stone’s “Chris­ that there is an arms race at all. I for a two-page article that could’ve tian Realism.” If there can be no one reject the repulsive "Arma­ been said in one paragraph, and big positive approach of “enemies” for geddon theology” proposed (and words I have to translate into every­ the Christian, then indeed we do in­ later denied) by several conservative day language. sist on negating Jesus’ positive, evangelicals. But a case can be First read; the letters to the editor. passive approaches to evil actions made for a thoughtful Christian call Second: The Answer Corner (I do by evil men. for a strong defense. love a bit of controversy from The power of weaponry did not While believing in the power of time to time). prevail at Jericho, against Midian, or God’s unconditional love, it is not un­ Third: News of Religion because deliver Samaria and Jerusalem from christian to recognize and deal with it’s right across the page. evil, but God-raised Assyrians. Our systematic evil. Fourth: The Editor’s Standpoint. enemy is Satan and he is delivered The idea that “unconditional love Then I go back and start all over up. The “sword of the Lord” would conquers all hatred and war” denies from the beginning. I do appreciate lead the prevailing church into the a major theological premise: the free the efforts of all concerned. very gates of hell; and so are we will of humankind. To assert, as Mr. LaMaye Smith called. Stone has, that people and institu­ Okanogan, Washington AGE NO BARRIER TO GRACE by LORAINE M. GRANGER UNT VIVIAN was 77 and Uncle Wilbur 79. played it many, many times, and they became hungry They had been married 60 years but had never to know the Lord. A attended church and did not know the Lord. AuntIn April of 1983, Pastor Jerry Street took a Naza- Vivian’s younger brother, Kermit Boyce, a minister in renes In Action team to their home and a bridge was the Church of the Nazarene, had died in the spring of begun. Again in September, Pastor Street went to 1982 and now there was no one to share the message of Aunt Vivian and Uncle Wilbur’s home with an NIA salvation faith with them. team. This time the gospel was presented and Aunt Aunt Vivian’s brother had preached his last sermon Vivian opened her heart and accepted Jesus as her on Mother’s Day in 1982, just a few days before he Savior. The next day Pastor Street went back to do the drowned in a boating accident. In this sermon, which Basic Bible Study No. 1, and while doing the Bible he had taped, he told how he had found the Lord and study the gospel was presented again. Uncle Wilbur gave a glorious testimony of his faith. I took Aunt opened his heart to Jesus. Vivian a tape of his sermon. She and Uncle Wilbur The following week, Pastor Street took Teri John­ son, a young mother from our church, to be their spiri­ LORAINE M. GRANGER is NWMS president at Central tual parent and to continue the Bible studies with Church of the Nazarene in Flint, Michigan. them. They are growing spiritually, love Teri, and ea­ gerly await her visit each week. In an impressive Sun­ day evening service on November 13, 1983, Pastor A l­ "ByAIL MIAMI... len Dace baptized Aunt Vivian and Uncle Wilbur and they joined the Church of the Nazarene. Isn’t God Save Some" good! □

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Others attaining 100 percent or more: West Texas, Maine, Southeast Oklahoma, Alaska, Ne­ braska, and Wisconsin. Superintendents of districts attaining 100 percent or more of the goals will be presented certificates at their district assembly by the presiding general superintendent. They are:

Gene Fuller J. E. Shankel Wendell O. Paris Roger Wegner James Diehl J. Ted Holstein West Texas Maine Southeast Oklahoma Alaska Nebraska Wisconsin

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BOARD OF PENSIONS RECEIVES ANNUAL REPORT Dr. Dean Wessels, administrator of the Board of Pensions and director of Pensions and Benefits Services, re­ brated the start of the new mission cently gave his 29th annual report to center. members of the Board of Pensions. PEOPIE($)0 Bresee Center Berkeley is the new The following highlights for the year AND PLAC ES^ name for an old church started in 1897 1984 were included in his report: by Dr. P. F. Bresee, founder of the 1. The number of people served by Church of the Nazarene. the “ Basic” Pension Program was GOLDEN GATE MINISTRIES The Berkeley church, once a “ center 2,571, a 5 percent annual increase. OPENS NEW MISSION CENTER of holy fire,” had a dwindling mem­ Pensions paid totaled $3.7 million, a bership caused by radical changes in monthly average o f $308,014. In addi­ January 6, the third anniversary of the Berkeley scene. September 1984, tion to the regular pension, a special Golden Gate Community, a new minis­ the church was to be closed. But hope 13th-month bonus check was issued to try branch was officially opened at was rekindled by the decision of Dis­ all members of the pension roll. The 2304 McKinley, Berkeley. Northern trict Superintendent Kinzler to make additional amount totaled $311,380, California District Superintendent the Berkeley church part of Golden making a grand total of pensions paid Clarence Kinzler, Pastor/Director M i­ Gate Ministries network of urban mis­ for 1984 over $4 million. chael Christensen, actor D. Paul sion projects sponsored by the Church 2. During the year, 154 individuals Thomas, and a full congregation cele- of the Nazarene. or families were granted benevolence Bresee Center Berkeley, after intial assistance. funding, renovation, and equipping, 3. The denominational average for has a threefold ministry and purpose: (1) a worship center for a growing ur­ ban congregation with a campus minis­ try; (2) a neighborhood mission center addressing immediate needs, particu­ larly those of the 31.3 percent lower in­ IT’SMTIME come single mothers who live within four square blocks o f the facility; and TO START (3) district training center to equip pas­ PLANNING tors and laity for ministry through zone meetings, workshops, seminars, and multimedia presentations. Doug Pictured (1. to r.) are Becky Laird, and Anne Hardy have been assigned to board member, and Michael’s fiance, pastor the mission. and Michael Christensen, pastor/ Golden Gate Ministries, which oper­ director of Golden Gate Ministries, at ates Bresee Center Berkeley and the fellowship time following at the center. Oak Street House in San Francisco, is

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payment o f the Pensions and Benefits Medical claims paid in 1984 totaled man of the Outreach Committee, read Fund during the 1983-84 assembly year $2,648,509 and dental claims paid to­ a letter to Walt from the manager of was 91.82 percent. This was the highest taled $33,185. the publishing house, commending him denominational average since the Dr. Wessels reported that 1984 was a for his initiative for the original idea 1979-80 assembly year. Nine districts year of growth and progress toward the and for his consistent support in cele­ paid 100 percent or more o f their fund board’s twin goals of "Serving Those brating this day. amount and a total o f 72 districts out Who Serve Throughout Their Minis­ A second letter from the manager of the 81 U.S. and Canadian districts try” with insurance programs and in­ addressed to Dr. Millard Reed, Nash­ participating last year paid 90 percent formational resources and “Honoring ville First Church pastor, was also read or more of their assembly year fund the Trust" of the retired ministers and by Paul Eby. It recognized his untiring amount. widows of ministers who have placed efforts in behalf of the church as chair­ 4. Contributions into the Nazarene their faith in the church and in a God man of the Reorganization Committee Supplemental Retirement Program who would provide for their retirement and as a member o f the General Board.' (TSA, IRA, and KEOGH) totaled more needs. □ A beautiful pen and pencil set was than $4.5 million for the year, which presented to both men, and Walt was more than a 13 percent increase quipped, “These are write-nice.” □ over the total contributions for 1983. NPH DAY CELEBRATED During the year, over 400 new enrollees Sunday, January 6, was Nazarene joined the program. Publishing House Day. Walt Moore, a 5. Over 10,000 Nazarene ministers, member of the publishing house Cor­ church-employed laymen, and families porate Board, suggested several years were covered under the Group Term ago that the first Sunday in January be Life Insurance programs. Total cov­ set aside each year for the purpose of erage volume (including the A D & D emphasizing the printing arm of the rider) exceeded $308 million. Life in­ church. The idea was approved by the surance claims actually paid totaled Board of General Superintendents and $583,125. the General Board. 6. In just a year and a half, the Naza­ This year, Nashville First Church, rene Health and Hospitalization Pro­ publisher o f the Nazarene Weekly, edi­ gram (N H H P ) enrolled 32 o f the U.S. ted by Walt Moore, featured some in­ districts (over 42 percent) and two teresting pictures and comments about church agencies. At year’s end, over NPH and its personnel. On NPH Sun­ Pictured (1. to r.) are: Paul Eby, Millard 2,000 church employees were covered. day at First Church, Paul Eby, chair­ Reed, and Walt Moore.

MARCH 15, 1985 The Calling undergoes final editing. Pictured (I. to r.) are editor Fred Pad­ dock of Paddock Video, Kansas City; executive producer Dave Anderson of Media Services at Nazarene headquar­ ters; and D. Paul Thomas, president of The new Mount Erie, 111., church was dedicated October 7. District Superinten­ Victory Films, which produced the film. dent John Hancock was the special speaker. Pastor Terry Horn and Rev. Earl Marvel, the first pastor, also participated in the service. The building was com­ pleted at a cost of $150,000. FILM ON THE WORK OF THE WINANS TO BE RELEASED AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY A film based on the missionary work of Roger and Esther Carson Winans to Peru has been completed and will be premiered at the NWMS Convention at General Assembly. T itled The Calling, the film is a docudrama chronicling the work of these pioneer Nazarene missionaries who carried the gospel to the head­ hunting Aguaruna Indians. Based on the writings of Esther Car­ son Winans, the film was shot on lo­ cation on the coast of Peru and in the Amazon where the actual story took place. The film is sponsored by the World Mission Division and will be available for release in July 1985 through the Nazarene Publishing House. □ —NN Recently the senior adult Sunday School class of the Cincinnati Clifton Avenue Church made it possible for five young people from Ethiopia to call home to their mother. Pictured (1. to r.) are Nancy Parks (class member), Tshai Leggesse, Yeshi Leggesse, Joe Leggesse, Pastor Richard L. Fisher, Dewey Moore (assistant NEWS OF teacher), Rahel Leggesse, and Hannah Leggesse. Mabell Fenton is the class teacher. The young people are students at God’s Bible School and College and attend the Clifton Avenue Church. EVANGELISM IB

SPIRIT OF REVIVAL CONTINUES AT MICHIGAN CHURCH The evangelist came armed with an overhead projector, the Word of God, and a willingness to mix with the peo­ ple. The result, according to Pastor Jerry Ulrich of the Cadillac, Mich., church was a “ real gully washer” o f a revival last spring with results that continue to be felt. Since that spring revival with Rev. Udell Moss as evangelist, a fall revival has been held with Rev. Robert Fort­ ner, bringing a fresh spirit of renewal Bucyrus, Ohio, First Church recently presented Mel, Mary, and Meredith Felts and lifting the congregation, according (center) with a check for $3,954 to begin their missionary assignment in Swazi­ to the pastor. land, South Africa. Also pictured are Pastor and Mrs. M elvin L. Thompson (r.); Ira Cadillac, Mich., is a city of 10,000 Pound (extrem e r.), associate; and the Missionary Council. population with 34 churches. O f these,

22 HERALD OF HOLINESS only 2, one being the Church o f the Nazarene, are growing. “The Church of the Nazarene has become the talk of the town,” the pastor said. Pastor Ulrich promoted the revivals especially in the midweek prayer meet­ ing service. Special messages and spe­ cial session o f prayer preceded each re­ vival. During the spring revival six persons were saved; of these, three have moved from the community and three con­ tinue active in the church. Ten persons professed sanctification during the “ intense, spiritual atm o­ sphere that permeated the meetings.” A remodeling project at the church during the time o f the spring revival Mid-America Nazarene College ministerial students recently toured the Nazarene provided opportunity for the evangelist Publishing House as a part of their church indoctrination. Dr. Richard Spindle is to work with the people and get to the faculty sponsor. know them better. The fall revival was of a different December 9-12, 1984. Kinderhaus is a of six regional accrediting bodies in the character, but no less blessed by God. preschool for three-, four-, and five- United States. More than 11,000 mem­ “Rev. Fortner sensed just where the year-old children and serves as a labo­ ber public and private universities, col­ people were,” says Rev. Ulrich, “and be­ ratory school for college students ma­ leges, junior colleges, occupational in­ gan from there bringing a special min­ joring in early childhood education. Its stitutions, secondary schools, middle istry of renewal.” □ director is Susan Johnson-Miller, and schools, and elementary schools enroll the program is administered by the De­ approximately 5 million students. □ partment of Education and Psychol­ ogy, Dr. Tom Rosebrough, chairman. OUR COLLEGES AND The college was also granted a 10-year extension of accreditation by ANNOUNCEMENT SEMINARIES @ the Commission on Colleges and Uni­ Jacksonville, N.C., Faith Church will versities. contact relatives or friends of yours who are serving at Camp Lejeune. Through accreditation, school staff Camp Lejeune is the largest Marine TNC AND TREVECCA and faculty members know conditions KINDERHAUS ACCREDITED Base on the East Coast of the U.S.A. for teaching meet certain minimum Faith Church is four miles from the The Southern Association of Col­ standards and that efforts are con­ main gate, and its congregation is leges and Schools, through its Commis­ tinuously made to improve these condi­ largely made up of servicemen and sion on Elementary Schools, has tions. Regional standards require ade­ their families. awarded continuing accreditation to quate faculties and facilities and their Contact Pastor William M. Mack, Trevecca Kinderhaus, Trevecca Naza­ effective use. 1240 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, rene College, by action taken during Founded in 1895, the Southern Asso­ NC 28540. the Association’s 89th Annual M eeting ciation of Colleges and Schools is one

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MARCH 15, 1985 23 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS AFRICA CAPE VERDE— Gilberto Evora, Caixa Postal 96, Praia, Republic of Cape Verde, West Africa MALAWI CENTRAL— R B Kalitera, P.O. Box 1036, Lilongwe, Malawi MALAWI SOUTH— L D om oya, P.O. Box 136, Zomba, Malawi MOQAMBIQUE LIMPOPO— Elias Mucasse, c/o Mr Bill Moon, P.O. Box 14, Manzini, Swaziland MOQAMBIQUE MAPUTO— Solomon Made (same as above) MOQAMBIQUE MANJACAZE— Benjamin Langa (same as above) MOQAMBIQUE MAVENGANE— Mario Matsinhe (same as above) MOQAMBIQUE TETE— Marcelino Rupia (same as above) NIGERIA— John Udoh, PO. Box 228, Etinan, Cross River State, Nigeria KNTEC6ST SUNMY-Mag 26 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, EUROPEAN— Even Jerry Jennings, PO. Box 48, Florida 1710 Trans­ vaal, Republic of South Africa for Pentecost—a significant anniversary Sunday REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, WESTERN to present music emphasizing the experience of 1 CAPE— L. B. Smith, P.O. Box 74, Athlone 7760, Republic of South Africa SOUTHERN AFRICA— NORTH, BLOUBERG— D Mokebe, Private Bag 7412, Pietersburg, 0700 BY MY SPIRIT North Transvaal, Republic of South Africa Music and scripture on the mission and SOUTHERN AFRICA— NORTH, BOPHUTHA- TSWANA-EAST— Wilton C. Maenetja, PO. Box ministry of the Holy Spirit. Thirteen 32, 0100 Mabopane, Republic of Bophuthatswa- songs compiled by R. W. Stringfield and na (Southern Africa) arranged by Tom Keene include “Cleanse SOUTHERN AFRICA— NORTH, EASTERN— R. M. Rebese, P.O. Box 15, Acornhoek, 1360 East Trans­ Me," “ Ye Shall Be Witnesses.” Approxi­ vaal, Republic of South Africa mately 30 minutes. SOUTHERN AFRICA— NORTH, NORTHEAST— Wilson Makhubela, P.O. Box 160, Letaba 0870, BAMB-348 Choral Book'...... $ 3 .5 0 Republic of South Africa BAL-7084 Stereo Album $8.98 SOUTHERN AFRICA— NORTH, SESHEGO— D. BAL-7084C Book/Album ...... $ 1 1 .4 5 Mokebe (Interim), Private Bag 7412, Pietersburg, 0700 North Transvaal, Republic of South Africa SOUTHERN AFRICA— SOUTH, KWA ZULU — LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Samuel Ndhlovu, P.O. Box 1042, Pietermaritzburg Fifteen well-known hymns for choir with 3200, Republic of South Africa SOUTHERN AFRICA— SOUTH, SOUTHEASTERN narration and congregation involvement — Frank Mncina, RO. Box 199, Carolina 1185 celebrates the wonder and power of Pen­ Transvaal, Republic of South Africa tecost. Includes “ Holy Spirit, Be My SOUTHERN AFRICA— SOUTH, SOUTHWEST­ ERN— Jim Smith (Interim), P.O. Box 70, Mondeor Guide,” “Fill My Cup, Lord.” Approxi­ 2110, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa mately 40 minutes. SWAZILAND NORTH— Solomon Magagula, PO Box 832, Manzini, Swaziland BAMB-409 Choral Book' $3.50 SWAZILAND SOUTH— Samuel Dlamini, PO Box BAL-7153 Stereo Album $8.98 141, Nhlangano, Swaziland BAL-7153C Book/Album $ 11.45 TRANS SOUTH AFRICA EASTERN CAPE — Joshua Hamilton, PO. Box 8109, Schauderville, * Inform ation on Accompaniment Tapes available upon request. 6060 Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa TRANS SOUTH AFRICA NATAL— Michael Porthen, P.O. Box 14019, Austerville 4005, Republic of South Africa TRANS SOUTH AFRICA NORTHERN— Peter Wag­ Octavo Arrangements (SATB) also suitable for Pentecost Sunday . ner, 128 Ashburton St., Riverlea 2093, Republic of South Africa BAAN-2568 COME, HOLY SPIRIT BAAT-1155 SPIRIT OF GOD, DESCEND, ZAMBIA SOUTH— N icholas C hirw a, P.O Box BAAN-2528 HEIRS TO THE KINGDOM, Kirk Atkinson/Linn 320137, Woodlands, Lusaka, Zambia BAAN-2419 HOLY SPIRIT, BE MY GUIDE BAAT-1017 YE SHALL BE WITNESSES, Kirk ZIMBABWE— Paul Mukome, P.O. Box St 154, (SSATB), Cope/Mickelson Southerton, Harare, Zimbabwe BAAN-1145 LET THY MANTLE FALL ON ME (SSATB), Hawkins/Mickelson Each, 6 0 C ASIAN REGION BAAT-1135 0 BLESSED HOLY SPIRIT, Fettke Add 5% for handling and postage INDIA NORTH, EASTERN MAHARASHTRA'— S T. BAAT-1080 RISE UP, 0 CHURCH, Skillings Prices subject to change without notice. Gaikwad, (Near) Jubilee Park, Aurangabad, 431 001 Maharashtra, India INDIA NORTH, WESTERN MAHARASHTRA*— Order Your Music M. V. Ingle, Nasori Nabhowani, 24 Divyanagar, NOTE: Choir leaders wishing examination copies should NOW request them RIGHT AWAY so arrangements most suited Wanowrie, Pune 411 040, Maharashtra, India to your choir can be ordered in ample time for rehearsals. JAPAN— Shinobu Dohi, Osaka Church of the Naza­ For This When making your selections you will want to plan for rene, 1-11-16 Dogashiba, Tennoji-Ku, Osaka-shi both morning and evening services. 543, Japan Special Sunday KOREA CENTRAL— K/m-Nam-Shik, 101-37 Taepyong-Dong Songnam City, Kyonggi-Do, 130-14, Korea NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE • P.O. Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 KOREA EAST— Pae Whan-Ho, 101-206 Chu Gong Apt., Tangu-Dong, Wanju City, Kwan Won Do, 220 Korea

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arene, 4510 Ave. Q, Lubbock, TX 79412-3491. JAMES CROTHERS from associate, St. Louis Fer­ Host pastor: Jerome Hancock. General Superin­ guson, to associate, Richfield (Otisville, Mich.) FOR"” "'“ S tendent: Dr Charles H. Strickland. HAROLD R. DIXON to associate, Argillite, Ky. NEW YORK— April 26-27. Lakeland Church of the STAN R, ELLINGSON to Richmond (New Richmond, Nazarene, 52 Cooper Rd„ Denville, NJ 07834. Ohio) THE RECORD J Host Pastor: Kenneth Kern. General Superinten­ DENNIS D. FREY from associate, Sterling (III.) First, dent: Dr Jerald D. Johnson. to Champaign (III.) First OREGON PACIFIC— April 26-27. First Church of the WAYNE C. HENNEN from Monroeville, Pa., to Edin- DISTRICT ASSEMBLY Nazarene, 1500 Market St. N.E., P.O. Box 7075, boro (Pa.) Hillcrest Salem, OR 97303. Host Pastor: H. B. London. Jr MERLIN E. HUNTER to Sacramento (Calif.) Cordova INFORMATION General Superintendent: Dr William M. Great­ RAYMOND JONES from Hill Top (Shelbyville, Tenn.) ALABAMA SOUTH— April 17-18. First Church of the house. to Warren Chapel (Decherd, Tenn.) Nazarene, 1101 Honeysuckle Rd„ Dothan, AL CHARLES D. KNIGHT from Elizabethton, Tenn., to 36301. Host Pastor: John Powell. General Super­ NAZARENE CAMP MEETINGS Lebanon (Tenn.) First intendent: Dr Orville W. Jenkins. GLEN B. McMILLAN from associate, Utica (Ohio) ALASKA— May 24 and 25 evenings, 26 all day WESTERN LATIN AMERICAN— April 17-18. Boyle Hillside, to Syracuse, Ohio Church of the Nazarene, 229 Beluga Ave., Sol- Heights Church of the Nazarene, 213 S. Breed WILLIAM E. MONEY, SR., from Nady (Tichnor, Ark.) dotna, AK 99669. Special worker: Dr Charles H. Ave„ Los Angeles, CA 90033. Host Pastor: Abel 0. to Jonesboro (Ark.) Rogers Chapel Strickland, general superintendent. Roger J. Weg- Curup. General Superintendent: Dr Eugene L. BOB S. RICHBURG from Stamps (Ark.) Community ner, district superintendent. Stowe. to associate, Texarkana (Ark.) First KANSAS CITY— May 28— June 2. College Church CENTRAL LATIN AMERICAN— April 18-19. Iglesia RONALD W, RICHMOND from Monroe, Mich., to Hot of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, KS Central del Nazareno, 1418 W. Woodlawn Ave„ Springs (Ark.) Lockhaven 66062. Special workers: Stephen Manley, San Antonio, TX 78228. Host Pastor: Mario San­ JOHN RUZICH from Mattoon (III.) First to Winchester, speaker: Bob and Becky Gray, musicians. Milton chez. General Superintendent: Dr. Charles H. Ind. B Parrish, district superintendent. Strickland. LOREN E. SCHAFFER from Columbus (Ohio) Bel­ CENTRAL CALIFORNIA— April 19-20. Church of lows Avenue to Columbus (Miss.) First the Nazarene, 765 W. Henderson, Porterville, CA MOVING MINISTERS SCOTT M. SCUTT from associate, Texarkana (Ark.) 93257. Host Pastor: Harold Stickney. General Su­ DENNIS A. BRENNER from Saginaw (Mich.) First to First, to Camden. Ark. perintendent: Dr V. H. Lewis. Lansing (Mich.) First LARRY H. SOUTH from Malden (Mo.) First to Mena, NORTHWEST— April 19-20. First Church of the RONALD G. BUDD from Covington, Ind., to Wat- Ark, Nazarene, 700 N. 40th Ave., Yakima, WA 98908. seka, III. SAMUEL H. SOUTHERLAND from associate, Jack­ Host Pastor: Ronald Gilliland, General Superinten­ EARNEST H. CARTER from Lebanon (Tenn.) First to sonville (Fla.) Central, to Jacksonville (Fla.) Grace dent: Dr William M. Greathouse. Havelock, N.C. PAUL C. TUBBS from Redkey, Ind., to Berne. Ind LOUISIANA— April 24-25. Huntington Park Church STEVE CHUNN from Malvern, Ark., to Crossett RICHARD C. WAGNER from Barberton (Ohio) of the Nazarene, 6825 Pines Rd„ Shreveport, LA (Ark.) Parkway Mount Summit to Jacksonville (Fla.) Lem Turner 71129. Host Pastor: L. Wayne Quinn. General Su­ ROBERT T. COLLINS to Allen Park, Mich. Road perintendent: Dr Eugene L. Stowe. NORMAN R. COX from Monterey, Tenn., to Eliza- RUSSELL A, WALBORN from associate, Benton WEST TEXAS— April 25-26. First Church of the Naz­ bethton, Tenn. (Ark.) First, to Malvern, Ark.

HERALD OF HOLINESS CLINTON L. WASSON from Orland, Ind., to Redkey, pastors, and members are urged to attend the all-day Pastor Marion Holloway, (618) 687-1045: Lee Ann Ind. services, beginning at 9:45 a.m. We will have dinner Schulze, (618) 687-4639; or the church, (618) LARRY J. WEBB from El Sobrante New Hope (El on the grounds. For further information, contact Rev. 684-2624. Sobrante, Calif.) to Penasquitos (San Diego, Calif.) Wayne D. Strang, P.O. Box 243, Muldrow, OK 74958, Announcements should reach us three months DANIEL D. WESTVEER from Brookfield, III., to Chi­ or call 918-427-6258. prior to the date of the event announced. cago Heights, III. The Enterprise, Oreg., church will celebrate its JAMES E. WOLFORD from Berne, Ind., to Mon­ 70th anniversary April 24-28 with Dr. Warren and roeville, Ind. RECOMMENDATIONS Lillian Rogers as special speakers and singers, cli­ REV. E. GUY WRIGHT, presently pastoring at maxing on Sunday, April 28, with all-day activities. All Glasgow, W.Va., has announced plans to enter the MOVING MISSIONARIES former pastors, members, and friends are invited to evangelistic field in September of 1985. Brother REV. THOMAS and ELENOR AINSCOUGH, Argen­ attend or send greetings. Contact Rev. John Flowers, Wright is a dynamic and forceful preacher and has tina, retired. Home address: 14 Tir Capell, Llay, P.O. Box 40, Enterprise, OR 97828. had some good revivals and camp meetings in recent North Wrexham, CLWYD 1112— OLP, Great Bri­ The El Paso, III., church will celebrate its 50th years while pastoring. He has also previously served tain anniversary on May 19,1985. The church was organ­ in the evangelistic field, has done home mission REV JOHN and AMY BUBBICO, Zambia, Field ad­ ized on June 30, 1935. after beginning as a mission work, and has been instrumental in helping to start dress: P.O. Box 31766, Lusaka, Zambia work in 1934. Dr. Floyd Pounds, district superinten­ several Nazarene churches. I recommend Brother MR. DAVID and CAROLITA FRALEY. France. Fur­ dent, will be the special speaker Pastor Marion L. Wright, fully assured that his ministry will be both a lough address: c/o Paul Orjala, 11412 Minor Dr., Dodson and the people invite all former pastors and blessing and a challenge wherever he is called. Con­ Kansas City, MO 64114 members to attend the celebration. For further infor­ tact him at 117 Third Ave., Glasgow, WV 25086; (304) REV. RONNIE and DIANNA GILBERT Southern Af­ mation, contact First Church of the Nazarene, 282 W. 595-1763.— C. Harold Smith, Wes! Virginia South rica, South, Field address: P.O. Box 103, Aman- Main, El Paso, IL 61738 district superintendent. zimtoti, 4125, Republic of South Africa REV. TED and MIMA HUGHES, Chile, Field address: Tyler, Tex., First Church will celebrate its 60th I am happy to recom m end REV. LOREN W. Casilla 123, Correo 30, Santiago, Chile anniversary Sunday, May 19. All former pastors, GOULD, who is entering the field of evangelism. He REV. M ERLIN and A L IC E H U N T E R , Is ra e l, members, and friends are invited to the occasion. For has been a successful pastor in some strong Resigned— New Permanent Address: 9808 Culp, further information, contact the church at 3700 Old churches and has had several years of experience in Sacramento, CA 95827 Bullard Rd„ Tyler, TX 75701. evangelism. He is a strong doctrinal preacher and REV. JAKOB and GEZINA KANIS, Southern Africa, exponent of the message of holiness. Contact him at The Murphysboro, III., church will celebrate its North, Furlough address: 5456 Skyline Dr., Roe- 5928 Oetjen Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502.— Reeford L. 65th anniversary May 24-27. The celebration will land Park, KS 66205 Chaney, Virginia district superintendent. begin Friday evening with a praise service and will MRS. CAROLYN MYATT, India, Furlough address: continue through Monday evening with a fellowship REV. RICHARD A. FRANK plans to enter the field c/o Mrs. Marion Beatty, 19 W. M cNutt St., Hous­ picnic as the closing activity. Various activities will be of evangelism this summer and is now preparing his ton, PA 15342 held throughout the entire weekend. All former mem­ slate. He has served well as pastor and evangelist REV. DOUG and ELAINE PERKINS, Paraguay, Fur­ bers and friends are invited to attend. For an informa­ and is a very effective soul winner. I am happy to lough address: c/o R. W. Finkbeiner, 1020 W. tion packet, contact the church: Church of the Naza­ recommend him. Contact him at 1438 John Marshall Clark, Connell, WA 99326 rene, P.O. Box 905, Murphysboro, IL 62966. Or call Hwy., Box 1353, Front Royal, VA 22630; (703) MISS CATHERINE PICKETT, North American Indian, retired, Home address: Rio Bravo Mobile Home Park, No. 44, 2718 Rio Bravo S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87105 REV. JOSEPH and CAROL TECHAU, Papua New Guinea, Furlough address: Olivet Nazarene Col­ lege, Mary Scott House, Box 398, Burk St., Bour- bonnais, IL 60914 If you never REV. MARK and REGINA TIPTON, Southern Africa, South, Field address: P.O. Box 103, Amanzimtoti, 4125, Republic of South Africa MISS MARY WALLACE, Chile, Field address: Casilla planned for 123, Correo 30, Santiago, Chile inflation... ANNOUNCEMENT The Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army, you may be ready for a creative alternative has undertaken an important research project studying ministry in the army during the Vietnam conflict (1960-75). This research will result in a published book, written by Chaplain (Col) Henry A htDQEZDTLf GIFT ANNUITY Ackermann. • It allows you to Please send any information about Life Income Gifts Services In C anada: make a gift to your chaplain ministry during the Vietnam Church of the Nazarene Church of the Nazarene church. 6401 The Paseo Executive Board involvement that may be historically Kansas City, MO 64131 Box 30080, Station B significant. Such should include chap­ • It provides you Attn: Robert D. 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Evangelists may be reached through Evangelism Ministries' toll-free number, 800-821-2154. B K W S OF RELIGION VITAL STATISTICS DEATHS REV. WALTER M. BAKER, 87, Jan. 27, Salisbury, Md. Survivors: son Donald M.; 3 granddaughters; 10 NFD SAYS VOLKSWAGEN IS LEADING SPONSOR OF SEX, VIOLENCE, great-grandchildren; several great-great-grand- PROFANITY ON TELEVISION. Volkswagen is the leading sponsor of sex, children; 1 brother; 1 sister Ministry: Pennsylvania violence, and profanity on prime-time network television, according to the and Maryland. most recent Monitoring Report of the National Federation for Decency. HERBERT A. BLACK, 66, Jan. 18, Butler, Mo. Survivors: wife Esker; daughter Josephine Scha- The report showed that each 30-second commercial run by Volkswagen peler; two granddaughters; one brother; two half helped sponsor more than 24 incidents of violence, sex, and profanity. brothers; one sister; one half sister. In addition to Volkswagen, Bic Pen, Mennen, Apple Computer, Carter MRS. VESTA M. (WATSON) COLESTOCK, 61, Wallace, Burlington Industries, Hardee's Food Systems, Commodore Inter­ Dec. 27, Galion, Ohio. Survivors: husband Willis; daughters Mrs. Art (Mary Jane) O'Leary and Mrs. national, Chrysler, and American Airlines were cited by NFD as top spon­ Jack (Marna) Beatty; three grandchildren; her sors of sex, violence, and profanity. mother; three sisters. Sponsors with the lowest sex, violence, and profanity combined CLARA G. COTTON, 85, Feb. 1, Cushing, Okla. scores included ITT, IBM, State Farm Insurance, and Tandy Corporation. Survivors: husband Leslie E.; sons Cecil, Archie, and Rev. Earl; daughter Olive (Mrs. Melvin) Brookshire; The report also indicated that 85 percent of prime-time TV's allusions 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. to sexual intercourse occur between unmarried people. During the Sep­ JOHNNIE DUMONT DART, Jan. 13, Nowata, Okla. tember 9 to December 1, 1984, monitoring period the networks aired an Survivors: wife Mildred; daughter Ronda Nell Locke; average of 9.87 violent acts, 9.37 sexual incidents, and 9.04 instances of three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter CELIA E. EDWARDS, Oct. 29, El Sobrante, Calif. profanity per hour. Survivors: husband Dorian; son Wayne; four grand­ CBS’s Mike Hammer series was cited as the program with the highest children; four great-grandchildren; two sisters. content of sex, violence, and profanity, at 30.73 incidents per hour. CBS VEDA G. FECHNER, 83, Jan. 17, Shattuck, Okla. led the networks in the use of profanity, NBC had the most violence, and Interment: Higgins, Tex. Survivors: husband Robert; sons Eugene, Dean, Rev. John C., and Buddy; ABC had more suggestive scenes than its sister networks. □ daughters Charlotte, Delores, Wanda, Veda Mae, and Elizabeth; 39 grandchildren; 38 great-grand­ children; 3 sisters. REV. HOMER GILBERT, 86, Feb. 2, Bethany, Okla. CHRISTIAN TV AIRTIME DOUBLED IN HOLLAND. Broadcast airtime on Survivors: wife Julia; son William; daughter Christine the Netherlands' only television system will be doubled for the govern­ DeBoard; five grandchildren; four sisters. Ministry: ment-sanctioned Christian television company Evangelische Omroep Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma. (EO), according to a report by the World Evangelical Fellowship. REV. JAMES HOWARD LYONS of Whitewater, W is„ 61, Jan. 18, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Interment: Under the Netherlands rules for allocating airtime to special interest Whitewater, Wis. Survivors: wife Lois (Michels); groups, EO will now receive more than twice as much time as previously daughter Donna; one brother; three sisters. Ministry: allotted. The Dutch government granted EO a "B status” because its Illinois and Wisconsin. contributing membership exceeds the 300,000 level. □ DONNA LUND PARKER, 21, Jan. 8, Houston, Tex. Survivors: husband Randy: her parents; two sisters; a grandmother MRS. ANDY B. (OLLIE GRAY) SHIPP, 88, Jan. 12, Rotan, Tex. Survivors: daughters Margaret Hankins, “WHO IS A JEW” LAW DRAWS CRITICISM FROM U.S. JEWS. Proposed Laverne Young, and Frances Morgan: sons J. D.. Bill, changes to the Jewish Law of Return have drawn fire from the American Joe, and A. V.; 21 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchil­ Jewish Committee, as well as from Israel’s Labour party. The proposed dren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. changes, called the “Who is a Jew” law, would define a Jew by Halacha FLORENCE H. HENDLEY SUITS, 48, Jan. 10, Asheville, N.C. Interment: Fletcher, N.C. Survivors: (religious law), rejecting foreign converts, many foreign Jews, children of husband Herschel; daughter Cynthia Ann; son Gre­ mixed marriages, and many others who consider themselves Jews. gory William; one brother; three sisters. The proposal has drawn criticism from the American Jewish Commit­ MARVIN T. WALL, 81, Jan. 15, South Gate, Calif. tee. Dr. David M. Gordis, executive vice president, said, “The American Survivors: wife Vera; two brothers; three sisters. Jewish Committee rejects, strongly and unequivocally, the determined effort of a small minority in Israel to decide for all of world Jewry who is a Jew. “What is not in question is the right of Orthodox Jews to feel as they do and preach what they wish,” he continued. “At issue is the propriety of the State of Israel's becoming the disenfranchizer of non-Orthodox Jews and Judaism. This is not simply an internal Israeli concern. It is a matter affecting all of world Jewry.” Labour-affiliated members of Israel’s Knesset are expected to vote against the “Who is a Jew" law if brought to Knesset in its present form. □

March 24 RUSSIAN CHURCH BUILDS NEW BUILDING IN TASHKENT. Christians “While He Was Yet Young” associated with the registered church in Tashkent are now worshiping in a March 31 new church building. Nearly 40,000 Christians in the West joined believers “Our Responsibility to Scripture” in Tashkent in prayer for the project, according to the Slavic Gospel Asso­ ciation. April 7 Churches in the Soviet Union generally have great difficulty obtaining “Why the Bloody Cross permission for even minor remodeling on existing facilities. Constructing a and Empty Tomb” new building is made difficult by rules requiring such facilities to be located by W. E. McCumber, speaker away from schools, military installations, and party organizations so they do not “bother citizens.” □

HERALD OF HOLINESS MAUDIE B. WILSON, 75, Nov. 6, Bethany, Okla. to JEFF AND NEBBI (SPENCER) HAYDEN, Den­ to DAVID AND RENEE (SANFORD) WILL­ Survivors: husband Rev. Clarence H.; sons Clarence ver, Colo., a girl, Kelsey Elizabeth, Jan. 24 OUGHBY, Washington, D.C., a girl, Heather Marie, S., Rev Haskell, and Rev David; daughters Lucy to ED AND BARB LEWIS, La Mesa, Calif., a boy, Nov. 20 Collins, Ruth Akin, and Barbara Luton; 14 grand­ Bradley David, Jan. 26 MARRIAGES children; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. to ROSS AND CHERYL LOUGHEED, Hoguiam, FAYE PAINTER FISHBURN and REV. EARL L. Wash., twin boys, Ryan Andrew and Christopher SPROWLS at Zelienople, Pa., Dec. 14 BIRTHS Joel, Oct. 12 LAURIE MUNI NA and DAVID KILPATRICK at Col­ to JOHN AND SANDRA (CAMPBELL) BACK, to RODNEY LEE AND LOUANN (QUILLIAM) lege Park, M d„ Dec. 28 Danville, Ky., a boy, Bryan Christopher, June 8 NIKKEL, Rialto, Calif., a boy, Benjamin Lee, Jan. 26 JANICE KILPATRICK and DAVID CRABILL at Col­ to MICHAEL AND GWEN (BALLIETT) BENSON, to NORMAN AND JANET (SIMMONS) PATRICK, lege Park, M d„ Dec. 29 Denver, Colo., a girl, Emily Jean, Oct. 15 Tuscaloosa, Ala., a boy, Brandon Joel, Dec. 17 to GEOFFREY AND TERESA (MORGAN) to RANDY AND LORETTA (CRAIG) CLOUD, SCHOLZ, Marion, Ohio, a girl, Mallory Morgan, DIRECTORIES Olathe, Kans., a boy, Adam Paul, Dec. 12 Jan. 24 BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS— to RANDY AND CINDY (LECKI) EHRLICH, Clin­ to DON AND DEBRA (STEVENSON) SLOAN, Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. ton, Miss., a girl, Jennifer Nicole, Jan. 11 Lake City Fla., a girl, Dyanna Jessica, Nov. 29 Jerald D. Johnson, Chairman; Charles H. Strickland, to DENNIS ANDMYRNAENDERS, Arnold, Mo., a to MIKE AND JACKIE (RAKES) SMITH, Atlanta, Vice-Chairman; William M. Greathouse, Secretary; girl, Hanna Ashleigh, Jan. 26 Ga., a boy, Steven Michael, Jan. 12 Orville W. Jenkins, V. H. Lewis, Eugene L. Stowe

C o n d u c te d pect, there are proponents of both concepts of by W . E. "plenary inspiration” to be found among us. M c C u m b e r, Remember that those who insist upon absolutely E d ito r errorless Scripture are talking about autographs, We welcome questions on biblical and doctrinal matters. The the originals, the writing done by lawgivers (such editor is not able to send replies to questions not selected for as Moses), prophets (such as Isaiah), wise men publication. Address: ANSWER CORNER, Herald of Holiness, (such as Solomon), and apostles (such as Peter). 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, No reputable scholar believes that any extant copy of Scripture, or any present translation of Would you please explain what “plenary inspira­ Scripture is completely free from error. Since we tion” means as stated in the Manual, article 4. don’t have the originals to examine, total in­ I have read what Exploring the Old Testament errancy is a logical deducation, not a demonstra­ says, have listened to a professor at ENC, and ble phenomenon. In other words, total inerrancy cannot grasp what the word plenary means in can be assumed, affirmed, argued, but not conjunction with inspiration. Funk and Wagnall’s proved— it is a statement o f faith. Dictionary states that plenary means “full in all That’s important to remember, lest you think respects or requisites.” scholars on one or the other side of this issue are Is what we, the Church of the Nazarene, believe merely being stubborn and refusing to admit about the Bible the same as most other Chris­ plain facts. It’s also important to remember that tian churches? If not, is the word plenary the the gospel is, “ Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ thing that makes what we believe different from and you will be saved”— not “believe this or that what others believe? interpretation of divine inspiration and you will I would like a definition that will be simple be saved.” In discussing this matter we are not enough for me to understand— fully— that I may discussing who is a Christian, but how Christians be able to explain it to other people. disagree on the doctrine o f plenary inspiration. Probably you want the editor to come down per­ My dictionary agrees substantially with yours, sonally on one side or the other. Gladly. I believe defining p le n a ry as “ full, complete, absolute.” If that if we could possess the a utogra ph s o f Scrip­ that is what the creed-makers had in mind, arti­ ture and all the information necessary to check cle IV means the Bible is fully, completely, abso­ the facticity and accuracy of their statements, lutely inspired by God. and the wisdom adequate to interpret that evi­ But the crux o f your question, I suspect, is not dence without confusion, we would find them to what p le n a ry means but what inspiration means. be free from error in what they affirm. But— if I To go a bit further, I think you are really asking, discovered otherwise, it would not defeat me spir­ does “plenary inspiration” equal “total in­ itually for a moment, for I have already found errancy"? out, in personal experience, that when I trust the Among evangelical Christians, Nazarenes in­ Bible’s witness to Jesus Christ, He saves me from cluded, the answers are yes and no. Some theolo­ sin, makes me at peace with God, and assures me gians have argued that divine inspiration guaran­ of life eternal. This, I believe, fulfills the p u rp ose tees the truthfulness and infallibility of all that o f inspiration and shows the p ro d u c t of inspira­ Scripture affirms, whether a particular statement tion to be clothed with infallible authority to is theological, historical, or scientific. Others con­ achieve its purpose. tend that inspiration guarantees the theological Paul said, “All scripture is inspired of God." But content of Scripture to be infallible and inerrant, he is referring, not to originals (autographs), but but not necessarily those statements having to do to copies of Scripture that were available to Tim ­ with history or science. othy from childhood (see 2 Tim othy 3:15-17). Our article of faith contains the words “inerrant- The Bible on my desk, or in the church’s pulpit, ly revealing the will of God concerning us in all or in your handbag is "inspired.” It is not error­ things necessary to our salvation.” This clause is less, but it will infallibly achieve its purpose when beguilingly ambiguous. It does not commit us for the Holy Spirit uses it to convict o f sin and draw or against total inerrancy, and, as one would ex­ to Christ, making possible our salvation. (□

MARCH 15, 1985 DENOMINATIONAL AND DISTRICT ASSEMBLY YEAR 1983-84 PAYMENT RECORD 1983-84 LISTING BY PERCENTAGE The shaded spaces indicate each year the district paid 90 percent or more of its Pensions and Benefits Fund.

k Western Latin American' 110.78 Alabama South 91.01 * M aine 106.68 Northeast Oklahoma 90.94 DISTRICT 1981 1982 1983 1 1984 P ercent ★ Sacramento 104.51 Southwestern Ohio 90.88 ★ Alaska 100.89 Virginia 90.86 MMM A la ba m a 1 N /A N/A Alabama North 90.85 ★ Hawaii Pacific* 100.05 Alabama North N/A L N /A N/A 90 85 ★ South Carolina 100.01 Northwest 90.72 Alabama South ■ 7 / 1 m m S J E M a a a a 91 01 DISTRICT South Arkansas 90.61 Alaska 100 8 9 * k Canada Pacific 100.00 Arizona 91 27 ★ Canada Quebec' 100.00 Central California 90.49 m a m Canada Atlantic' 93 96 Philadelphia 90.46 k D allas 100.00 Canada Central m a m a m m 86 74 Minnesota 90.43 Canada Pacific 100 0 0 * Northeastern Indiana 95.95 Wisconsin 90.37 Canada Quebec’ 100 0 0 * 92 36 New Mexico 95.80 Mississippi 90.36 C a n c d a West m h m MM m a m Central California 90 49 Northwest Indiana 95.38 North Carolina 9 0 3 2 Central Florida 90 00 RECORD New England 95.25 Georgia 90.29 Central Latin American’ HMIM m a m 39 35 Southwest Oklahoma 95.05 Southeast Oklahoma 90.29 C entral Ohio ■ M M H ~ ' 91 16 90 00 Nebraska 95.02 West Texas 90.26 Chicago Central C olo ra do 90 00 West Virginia North 90.22 East Tennessee 95.00 Dakota 80 65 for Southern California 95.00 Missouri 90.15 Dallas 100 0 0 * Washington 94.20 Kentucky 90.13 Eastern Kentucky 91 23 ■ M 66 34 Canada Atlantic* 93.96 Upstate New York 90.11 Eastern latm American’ m a m payment of the Eastern M ichiqan 91 25 Houston 93.83 Rocky Mountain 90.06 East Tennessee 95 00 Los Angeles 93.80 Northwestern Illinois 90.03 G eorgia 90 29 Pensions and Benefits New York 93.67 North American Indian* 90.02 Hawaii P a cific' 100 0 5 * Kansas 93.22 Akron 90.00 Houston 93 83 Illinois 91 68 Fund Central Florida Kansas City 93 12 90.00 Indianapolis 91 93 North Florida 92.55 Chicago Central 90.00 Intermountain 90 00 Tennessee 9242 Colorado 90 00 lowa 90 00 Northern California 92.39 Intermountain 90.00 Joplin m a m 85 08 Kansas 93 22 Canada West 92.36 Iowa 90.00 Kansas City 93 12 North Central Ohio 92.30 Northwest Oklahoma 90.00 Kentucky a ^ a m 90 13 North Arkansas 92.26 Northwestern Ohio 90.00 Los Angeles 93 80 1984 D istrict Record Summary 78 64 Indianapolis 91.93 Washington Pacific 90.00 Louisiana ■■MB Pensions and Benefits Fund Mam e 106 6 8 * Southern Florida 91.77 Canada Central 86.74 M ichigan ■ ■ ^ ^ m a 91 24 Illinois 91.68 Joplin 85.08 Minnesota I M M M 90 43 Southwest Indiana 91.67 San Antonio 8 4 0 5 Mississippi 90 36 Pittsburgh 91 37 West Virginia South 81.96 Missouri 90 15 Nebraska 95 02 Arizona 91.27 Dakota 80.65 New England ■ ■ ■ ■ 95 25 Eastern Michigan 91 25 Louisiana 78.64 New M exico 95 80 Michigan 91.24 Oregon Pacific 75.77 New York 93 67 Eastern Kentucky 91.23 Eastern Latin American* 66 34 North American Indian' 90 02 North Arkansas 92 26 Central Ohio 91.16 Central Latin American* 39.35 North Carolina 90 32 North C entral Ohio 92 30 North Florida 92 55 Northeast Oklahoma 90 94 Northeastern Indiana 9595 Northern California u r n 92 39 DENOMINATIONAL AVERAGE 91.82 Northwest 90 72 Northwest Indiana 95 38 Northwest Oklahoma 90 00 Northwestern Illinois M M I M M M i 90 03 Annual premiums for Basic Group Term Life Insurance for Northwestern Ohio ^ a 90 00 enrolled ministers are paid by Pensions and Benefits Services. Oregon Pacific MM m a m 75 77 Philadelphia s i E a r n : 90 46 Coverage for enrolled ordained ministers is $1,500. Cov­ Pittsburgh m m m a m M M M I ■ M i 91 37 Rocky Mountain ■ H b m b m ■ M MMMI 90 06 erage for enrolled district-licensed ministers is $1,000. In­ Sacram ento ■ H M M M ■ B M 104 5 ’ * creased coverage is automatic to all enrolled ministers for the San Antonio ■ M m 1 M B 84 05 South Arkansas MMM 9061 1984-85 assembly year if your district paid 90 percent or South Carolina m n 1 0 0 0 ^ * Southeast Oklahoma ■ ■ M W 90 29 more of its official Pensions and Benefits Fund for the Southern California MMM 95 00 1983-84 assembly year. Southern Florida M M 91 77 Southwest Indiana ■ M i i B M B i 91 67 Southwest Oklahoma M M 95 05 Southwestern Ohio 90 88 “Double Coverage” is awarded your district if it paid 90 per­ Tennessee 92 42 cent or more of its Fund. “Triple Coverage” is awarded your Upstate New York MMM 90 1 1 Virginia M M M i MM 90 86 district if it paid 95 percent or more of its Fund. “Double- Washington MMM 94 20 Washington Pacific ■ M M B M 90 00 Double Coverage" is awarded your district if it paid 100 per­ West Texas MMM » 90 26 cent or more of its Fund. (Maximum coverage for enrolled West Virginia N/AN/A West Virginia North N /A 1 N /A ' 90 22 ministers age 70 and over remains $3,000.) All coverages West Virginia South N/A 7 N/A N/A 81 96 Western Latm A m erican ' ■ ■ i 110 7 8 * include an additional amount in case of accidental death. Pen­ Wisconsin II 90 37 Pensions and Benefits Services sions and Benefits Services is able to offer this valuable cov­ DENOMINATIONAL 6401 The Paseo erage through the continued faithfulness and cooperation of AVERAGE 91 76 9 0 6 7 90 11 91 82 Kansas City, MO 64131 local congregations, pastors, and districts. United States Average 91 76 90 81 90 18 9181 Canadian Average 92 07 84 97 87 35 92 09

'designates Mission Districts “HONORING THE TRUST” ACHIEVED BY NINE 100% DISTRICTS

You can be happy that you are part of a caring church that feels the importance of meeting the needs of its retired servants of Christ. As your local church pays its Pen­ sions and Benefits Fund in full, it is “HON­ ORING THE TRUST” of those who have placed their faith in the future of the church REV. ROGER J. WEGNER and in a God who would provide. You are the J. E. SHANKEL Superintendent church today. You are their future and the Alaska District Maine District means of God’s provision. For the 1983-84 assembly year, 9 districts paid 100 percent or more o f their P & B Fund. The district superintendents (pic­ tured) and their pastors and churches are to be congratulated for “HONORING THE T R U S T .” The importance of such an achievement is highlighted by the following facts. REV. CHARLES MUXWORTHY The number of pensioners now exceeds REV. WALTER M. HUBBARD Superintendent Superintendent 2,500 and the amount paid each m onth is Canada Pacific District Sacramento District approaching one-third million dollars. No General Budget monies are allocated for this. Full payment of the P & B Fund by your local church is essential! Each pension is determined by years of full-time service. Since churches did not start participating in the “Basic” Pension Fund until 1971, and since thousands of years of service credit were earned before REV. HARRY A. RICH DR that, 100 percent participation is vita l to D. MOODY GUNTER Superintendent Superintendent Canada Quebec District provide adequate reserves for the past years South Carolina District of service! The Board of Pensions must exercise wise stewardship not on funds “hoped for” but on funds “actually received.” The payment of the pension is both a moral and a legal obli­ gation to which the church has committed herself. Such a responsibility calls for the commitment of local church funds.

Support your local church board in REV. RAYMOND LOPEZ Superintendent “HONORING THE TRUST” and pray for Superintendent Dallas District full support of the P & B Fund as it reaches Western Latin American out to meet the needs of current pensioners District and of those who are trusting for a future pension.

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REV. DARRELL TEARE “Serving those who Serve’ PENSIONS AND BENEFITS SERVICES 6401 The Paseo Superintendent an d Kansas City, MO 64131 Hawaii Pacific District “Honoring the Trust" (816) 333-7000 EARL LEE BECOMES VIDEONET HOST PASTOR “I to step into your life as a friend ...as a brother...as a fellowservant.

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Return to: Pastoral Ministries • Nazarene Headquarters • 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131 RVICE • NAZARENE NEWS SERVICE • NAZ/^ f L A t f c his home, February 12. He was taken to vice February 3 at his home church in a nearby hospital in Riverside, Calif. Orange, Calif. Initially, he suffered some paralysis The morning worship service in­ of his left arm and leg, but he is report­ cluded special greetings on behalf of edly improving and says he plans to at­ the International Church of the Naza­ tend the General Assembly this sum- rene, presented by Dr. Mark R. Moore, Education Services secretary. The Dr. Finch served as superintendent morning message was delivered by Dr. of the Kansas, New York, and Colorado Robert H. Scott, superintendent of the districts and was president of Bethany Southern California District. and Pasadena colleges. □ Rev. Galloway completed his work at —NN Texas Holiness College in Peniel, Tex., in 1909. That same year he taught at HOUSING FOR ASSEMBLY Texas Holiness College, Missouri Holi­ ALMOST HALF BOOKED ness College, Kansas Nazarene College At least 45 percent o f the rooms set in Hutchinson, Kans., and Central aside for the 1985 General Assembly in Nazarene College in Hamlin, Tex. Anaheim have been booked, according From 1919 to 1930, he taught at Ol­ to Rev. Paul Thornhill, local arrange­ ivet Nazarene College. This assign­ ments coordinator. ment was followed by a period at Naza­ Many of the hotels/motels in the im­ rene College at Red Deer, Alta., Canada mediate vicinity of the Anaheim Con­ from 1931 until 1942. vention Center are already full, but During this time he also served a housing is still available at locations in number o f churches as pastor, applying proximity to the center. the information he taught in his classes Requests for housing may be made to in a practical way. Nazarene Housing In 1941 Rev. Galloway and his family KINLAW SPEAKS AT Box 4270 settled in Orange, Calif., where he ac­ LEADERS’ CONFERENCE Anaheim, CA 92803 cepted a teaching position at Pasadena Dr. Dennis Kinlaw, president emer­ Housing forms were included in the College. itus of Asbury College, was the special December 15, 1984, Herald of Holiness Both Rev. Galloway and his wife, speaker at the annual Nazarene Lead­ and are also available from the General Anna, have served as Sunday School ers’ Conference, February 20-22, in Assembly Office in the General Secre­ teachers at Orange Church of the Naz­ Kansas City. This year’s conference tary’s Office at Nazarene Headquar­ arene, with Mrs. Galloway serving as was held at the recently opened Vista ters. □ missionary president for many years. International Hotel in downtown Kan­ —NN The special service at his home sas City. church included the dedication of Dr. Kinlaw delivered two messages EAST TENNESSEE D.S. “Galloway Hall,” a recent remodeling to the group, which included general DOING WELL FOLLOWING project funded by pledges from friends superintendents, district superinten­ CANCER SURGERY and members of the congregation. The dents, college presidents, regional di­ Rev. Doyle C. Smith, service was followed with a birthday rectors, division directors, and other superintendent of the dinner. ministry directors at headquarters. East Tennessee District, “My goal has been to reach 100 Special papers were delivered by dis­ has resumed his duties years, so I can attend General Assem­ trict superintendents Dr. D. Moody following surgery to re­ bly which will be held in California this Gunter of South Carolina and Dr. move a malignant tumor, year,” said Rev. Galloway. “But since Robert H. Scott of Southern Califor­ January 11. His doctor I’m almost there, I’d like to live 6 more nia. Sessions were also held for the says he is confident that the malig­ years. I became a Christian when I was wives o f those attending. nancy has not spread. 6 years old, so if I could live to be 106, During the Thursday night session, Rev. Smith will undergo a routine I will have been a Christian 100 years; Dr. Kinlaw presented the denomina­ check once a quarter for five years, I’d like that!” □ — NN tion with a limited edition bronze along with some other periodic tests, statue o f pioneer holiness evangelist but no radiation or chemotherapy Francis Asbury. Dr. Kinlaw said he was treatments are necessary. presenting the bronze to the Church of He says he is grateful for the way the Nazarene in appreciation of its God brought him through this trial and Wesleyan heritage in the spirit of As­ for the prayers and support given him bury. from fellow Christians throughout the Dr. Charles H. Strickland, general denomination. □ superintendent, accepted the statue on —NN behalf o f the denomination. □ —NN RETIRED NAZARENE Rev. J. B. Galloway is surrounded by EDUCATOR HONORED ON well-wishers on his 100th birthday. DR. FINCH SUFFERS STROKE 100TH BIRTHDAY Shown (I. to r.) are: Dr. Robert H. Scott, Dr. Mark R. Moore, Rev. Fletcher Gal­ Dr. O. J. Finch, 84, former pastor, Retired Nazarene elder and longtime loway (J. B.’s brother), Rev. Galloway, evangelist, district superintendent, and educator, Rev. John Burritt (J. B.) Gal­ and Rev. Charles W. Smith (Rev. Gal­ college president, suffered a stroke at loway, was honored with a special ser­ loway’s pastor).

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