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New Bedford Standard-imieb muii Recipient of the New Bedford (Mass.) lunior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award, Rev. Edward J. Hales is here displaying the plaque. With him are, left to right, James Sylvia, program chairman; Attorney Paul J. McCawley, JCC president, and Roy Mason, co-chairman. Story on page 10. Considering the Cross Visiting for Jesus' Sake Editorial: Founders Week 1958 made a deep impression on his audience, "Glorify God. mil men." he admonished. Big names and flashy pro- IV7HAT would Edgren have thought about this?" rnotioH are nut nearly as important as we think they * The question was pul to me by a young pastoi dur­ are. Essential is the presence of God. Be still and ing a '' t inie-out " in the exciting basketball game Thurs­ know I lim. Poi the note of (rue worship is ton often day afternoon of Pouaders Week at Bethel. missing in today s evangelicaiism: Almost like a shol Eor the baskel fame his own en­ Another missing hole is that of joy. came the re- _ thusiastic answer: "I think he would have been minder from Dr. Curtis Akenson of Minneapolis' First thrilled." Baptist Church. A feeling of exhaustion has become Why not.' Dr. John Alexis Edgren, with bis sympa­ an occupational hazard for the minister, he said. But thetic understanding of youth, could very well have Jesus < 'hrist offers that fullness of joy. that inner tran- been thrilled at that friendly eontesl between North­ quility and calm delight which makes His burden light. western College and Bethel College. Afternoon workshops dealt with practical techniques £ Founder Edgren would have been thrilled as lie re­ in evangelism. Rev. Arthur Christiansen, director of alized that the buys on Bethel's team represented a church extension in the California Conference, gave (iOO-member studenl body provided an excellent educa­ some practical hints on personal work and "evangeliz­ tion in the school be started in 1871 and which through ing new communities." Dr. Richard Curtis of Belhci all its changes and expansions has remained true to the College, in a noun address on "The Evangelist I). L. Fundamentals of Faith he cherished. Moody." gave a vivid portrayal of outstanding evan­ Edgren would have been thrilled at seeing thai the gelism through a God-used man in another day. Week limed to coincide with his birthday was a grow­ Another Bethel professor, Dr. Robert Smith, in his ing institution, attracting hundreds of ministers with message on "The Goal of Evangelism," pointed out their wives and scores of church members to the Bethel that this goal is threefold: Christ's work for me. justi­ campus for a few days of midyear inspiration. The fication; in me. sancl i I'icatinn. and with me. glorifica­ actual registration of visitors (about 750) topped that tion, eternal fellowship with Him. of last year by mure Ihan 100. At Monday night's his­ Two guest speakers, Dr. William Fitch of Toronto torical banquet more than 830 persons heard the ad­ and Dr. Paul Rees of Minneapolis, gave hea.researching dress by Dr. Virgil A. Olson and witnessed the hon­ presentations on the Holy Spirit, without whom there oring of two retiring Bethel professors—Miss Esther can be no true evangelism. Sabel and Kev. Swan A. Engwall. ,The Wednesday Beautiful, well-chosen special music by Bethel taleul night crowd was estimated at 1.300. Willi standing and others added appreciably to the rich sessions. The «. room only at limes in former years, the college chapel 1958 Bethel Founders Week was not only the largest now proved altogether too small even for the morning bul one of the best. Untold blessings, to the glory of sessions. All the meetings, excepl the workshops and (tod, will overflow into many of our churches from it. the early prayer hour, were in I he spacious Field House. Bethel Founders Week approaches the propor­ tions of an annual assembly of the Conference. The Founder would have thrilled at the program offered and the satisfying manner in which it was pre­ sented. Various aspects of "Evangelism for Today" *Sto were discussed by men who gave much fur mind and heart. In many gripping moments those in attendance Official Organ of the BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICA must have felt that just this—"evangelism for today" VOL. XLVllI NO 9 —involves a contest that demands our best, our all. For Published every Monday by the Baptist Conference Press, B76U we wrestle not against f'Jesh and blood when we champ­ N. Ashland Ave., Chicago 26, Illinois. Tel. LOngbeach 1-3740. Entered as second class, matter Sept. 3, 1940, at the post office ion the cause of Christ. Through fumbling and slow­ of Chicago under the act of March 3, 1879. Accepted for mail­ ing under the acts Of October 3, 1917, and February 28, 1926. - ness, precious opportunities are being Just in t he contest • for souls. But there are. ways to win. MARTIN ERIKSON .'. Editor During my two days at Founders Week 1 heard ESTHER LARSON Assistant Editor CAROLYN DAHLQUIST Assistant to the Editor emphasized several essentials for effective evangelism. GUSTAV E. 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V 2 (184) THE STAN0ARD WHAT IS ITS BIBLICAL MEANING? CONSIDERING THE CROSS

By CECIL M. LINDBLOM Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mora, Minn.

Christ hath redeemed us from ly upon parchments of vellum or of the curse of the law, being made papyrus, messages born out of this a curse for us: for it is written, venture of God to the scene of hu­ Cursed is everyone that hangeth man activity. on a tree. The psychologist has sought to de­ Galatians 3:13 termine human behavior in the light of the cross; the sociologist has HE cross of Jesus Christ is an sought to explain social movements T integral part of the message of in the light of its truth; the phil­ Christianity. It is impossible to osopher has sought to plumb its consider Christianity without giving depths and climb its heights; the serious consideration to the cross. theologian has sought to understand Although the death of Christ is both its mystery and its simplicity, much more than an exhibit of love, and the musician has tried to put there is no denying that on the the essence of its message to words Judean hillside some nearly two and music. thousand years ago we have an ex­ pression of divine love, which calls It has attracted and held the at­ for the whole response of every be­ tention of the best minds and also liever in Jesus Christ. There at a that of some of the smallest and given point of time in human his­ meanest. Because of the eternal qual­ tory the Son of God gave evidence ity of its message this shall continue to be true throughout all of time. through His sacrificial substitution­ which brought a heavy shadow over ary death, of a spiritual love which There is an enchantment about the its light. Today it burns more bright­ cross. we have not yet fully fathomed as a ly than ever. Men of erudition and Christian church at this vantage learning, as well as the lowly un­ The Intent of the Cross point of time in the twentieth cen­ trained man, revels in its truth and To properly consider the cross we tury. penetrating message. must view it from a Biblical per­ It is in what He has done even There has grown around the cross spective. As we do this we see that more than in what we see Him doing a sort of false halo and many people ledemption is the underlying tone every day that we have positive evi­ think of the cross as some garnished, of the message of the cross. It was dence of His love. From one point glittering piece of metal to be fas­ sc in the mind of Christ, "Even as of view, reconciliation is something tened to a lapel or worn on a chain the Son of man came not to be which has been wrought, not some­ around the neck or arm. It is much ministered unto, but to minister and thing which is to be accomplished. more than this! It is a profoundly to give his life a ransom for many." The very core of reconciliation is theological expression in the econ­ Matthew 20:28. Peter, the fisherman depicted for us in the cross venture omy of God's redemption program. transformed into a theologian puts of Jesus Christ. It is in its theological setting that it this way in I Peter 2:24, "Who his we see its brightness shining. own self bare our sins in his own The Irridescence of the Cross body on the tree, that, we, being The cross has sent its brilliant hue The Intrigue of the Cross dead to sins, should live unto right­ down through the corridors of time. Scholars have been attracted to eousness: by whose stripes ye were It has left its own peculiar trail of the cross for generation upon gen­ healed." light. It has been the reason for eration. Book upon book has been This is the true intent of the cross. hope to rise in human hearts the written. There has been much con­ Jesus Christ experienced it in our world over. The glory of its love-light demning material. There has been behalf! has reached and penetrated the most much commendable material. Print­ An illustration which has its set­ sinful heart. ing presses since their invention ting in the South during the days of The light of its radiance has never have been kept busy putting out slavery graphically portrays what been completely darkened through­ books which directly or indirectly ought to be the result of the reali­ out all the last two thousand years, relate to the theme of the cross. zation of the intent of the cross. although history reveals that there And prior to the printing press men has been some rather cloudy weather in cloistered units penned laborious­ (Continued on page 23)

MARCH 3, 1958 (195) LETTERS Ihh V/eek With The Book

FAMILY TIE Readings Thursday. March 6 Matthew 16:6-12 Thank You and Good-by Monday, March 3, • Matthew 15:21-31 Fndav- March 7 Matthew 16:11-20 To the Editor: Tuesday. March 4 • Matthew 15:32-39 Saturday, March 8 Matthew 16:21-28 It is liai'd to realize that out furlough Wednesday. Ma.ch 5 • Matthew 16:1-5 Sunday. March 9 Matthew 17:1-13 lias come and gone. We arrived home just before Christmas, 1956, so we have been fortunate in being able to spend two Christmases with friends and loved ones. Excursions in the New Testament Traveling out east and west, north and south I have been privileged to I'.v ETHEL RUFF visit a large number of our churches, also two summer youth camps, and Bethel. During this furlough I have N song or singsong, some of us, at 4:0.'. How opposite is the New Testa­ spoken 229 times in 152 churches or I one time or another, learned to ment—ending as it does with a ben­ other meeting places. It has been a joy recite the books of the Bible—all 60 ediction (Revelation 22:21). In the to meet again a host of old friends, and to matte a lot of new ones. Many have of them. Some even had these coup­ Old Testament, on the mount called promised to give and pray more faith­ lets of the Old and New Testament Sinai it was just a Voice that the fully for foreign missions, while scores served with their pabulum: people heard amid thunderings, of young people have promised their lightnings and shrouded black clouds lives for God's service abroad. The New is in the Old contained, that hung like doom over them. "We have been the recipients of so While the Old is in the New ex­ much love and kindness in all our •Thou shalt . . . Thou shalt . . . Thou churches and in the homes where we plained, or shalt not . . ." was as impersonal have been privileged to be guests. We as it was terrifying. By contrast in The New is in the Old concealed, have been blessed through you. Our the New Testament on the mount Headquarters staff and the Mission While the Old is in the New re­ called the Horns of Hattin, the God- Board have been most helpful. For all vealed, or these mercies we first thank God, then man in a setting of sunshine, and each and all of you. We will remember The New is enfolded in the Old, flowers, talked as friend to friend to pray for you and we trust that you with the people that had gathered also will unceasingly make mention of And the Old is unfolded in the us before the Throne of Grace. New. on the grassy slopes, prefacing this When we sail from San Francisco, "Sermon on the Mount" with the we carry back to Japan memories of a In the Old Testament we have the beatitudes or "blessed are ye." pleasant furlough. Thank you for every­ sad spectacle of man leaving God The first recorded miracle in the thing and good-by. and venturing forth on his own; the Old Testament is the turning of Yours in His Service, sadder spectacle of Satan deceiving Sten and Alice Lindberg water into blood—a sign of death: man, and drawing him into judg­ in the New Testament the first mir­ • Our esteemed missionaries, the ment; and the saddest spectacle of acle is the changing of water into Lindtaergs, sailed from San Francisco all, to see man the victim of sin, wine—a sign of life. The first ques­ on S/S Old Colony Mariner Febru­ pain, sorrow and death. tion in the Old Testament is God ary 18. They were scheduled to ar­ seeking after man: "Adam, where rive in Japan March 2. 1 he first book of the Old Testament art thou?" while in the New Testa­ ends with a coffin (Genesis 50:26), ment man is questing after God. .V Blessing and the last book of the Old Testa­ "Where is He?" To the Editor: ment ends with a curse (Malachi (Continued on page 21) I like to express my appreciation for the very fine spiritual articles being Grotheim, missionaries at Tuxpan. carried. The Standard is a real blessing. Pray This Week . . . J. M. Landes Veracruz, Mexico. MONDAY—for Ken and Lee Chris- Davenport, Iowa FRIDAY—that Holy Spirit soul-win­ topherson, rnissionaries at LaColonia ning power may be upon the band of Church Appreciates Lasaro Cardenas, Michoacan, Mex. believers in Ambo. They are actively To the Editor: TUESDAY — for Harold Lidbom of witnessing and teaching the Word. At our annual meeting the congrega­ Bethel icith all the problems of ad­ tion voted to send you a letter of thanks ministering the business of the SATURDAY—about the ministry of for The Standard which has proven to school. the Benevolent Fund and for all aged be such a blessing to so many of us. We also appreciate the space you have WEDNESDAY—for the new Baptist servants of the Lord. They need our given our news items from time to Church in Cebu Island, P. I. In a encouragement. time. city where there are scores of thou­ SUNDAY—on behalf of sections in May God continue to bless the niin- sands in the darkness of Romanism, South America where thousands are lutry of The Standard. the church needs to glow with purity First Baptist Church still unevangelized, pray that toe may Mrs. William North, Clerk and zeal. clearly and obediently follow God's Kingsburg, Calif. THURSDAY — for Cory and Vemu leading.

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day presentation: "Because spiritual unity requires visible expressions thousands of Conference Baptists across America and Canada will view in their local churches a visual pres­ entation of the divine task to which our seven departmental boards are committed." Write today for the free, filmstrip "Doors, Doors Everywhere!" The ex­ cellent visual and audio content of this professional production will pro­ Home Missions Secretary Turnwall, Trustee Secretary Tapper and Editor vide a rewarding change of pace for Erikson speak for their co-workers in urging your support of UMC Sunday. your evening service. Encourage your minister to present Conference aims in the morning worship service. Many congregations have responded with heartening enthusiasm to these sug­ gestions for UMC Sunday, March 16. May we count on your support as Here's Last Gail for well? You will be repaid spiritually. And as a result the Baptist General Con­ ference will be able to measure up Big Conference Sunday to its high calling around the world.

Once again, through the pages of itself for 62,000 members in a real­ THE STANDARD, Conference represen­ istic and inspiring way. In Case You've tatives have entered your home. Their Plans for this day have been going purpose: to share achievements and on for many months. But intensive Forgotten . . . to present a need. preparations made at headquarters Through the printed word they are are to no avail without your cooper­ here are the areas of Confer­ able to keep you up-to-date on Con­ ation. Unless you show "Doors, Doors. ence activity represented by ference progress. They have made Everywhere!", unless your pastor UMC: you a co-worker with them on the shares in dramatizing the Confer­ Foreign Missions mission field, in the classroom, at ence for his members, your church Home Missions the young people's retreat. will not become familiar with the Publications But as co-worker you have re­ work of the fellowship of which it sponsibilities as well. Your represen­ is a part, Bible School and Youth tatives depend on prayer support, But UMC Sunday is important for Men's Work and they must have financial back­ another reason. It represents a need. Women's Work ing for all their ventures. Ours is Without spiritual and financial sup­ Bethel United Mission for Christ. port many Conference projects will These departments will gladly As you know, this particular UMC never be completed. It is hoped that, supply you with names of work­ appeal is confined to a limited pe­ the emphasis of this day will awak­ ers and definite prayer re­ riod while work of the Conference en a feeling of responsibility in our quests. They depend on your goes on the year round. That is why churches, guaranteeing Conference intercession. we stress UMC Sunday on March 16, progress through 100 per cent back­ For if you are to share wholeheart­ ing. And, equally, they must have edly in your denomination's program, "This year we must do better" has your financial support. As a its. activities cannot be unfamiliar. become a slogan for UMC, 1958. We member of the Baptist General Conference, in one of 475 This makes UMC Sunday very im­ know that the 1957 Mission failed to churches, you are shareholder portant to each of us. On this day. realize all its aims. We cannot afford in a big business for God. through sermon and filmstrips, the to lag this year. Baptist General Conference will Trustee Secretary William C. Tap­ come into 'y-our church, personalizing per says concerning the UMC Sun-

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Vancouver— Canada's Week of March 9

George and Leola Spyker Gateway to the Pacific Uruapan, Mlchoacan, Mexico Gordon Hanstad By HAROLD HOWARD Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Conference Evangelist

Vancouver, the third city of Can­ great percentage of the decisions them for making life's important ada, is located in a setting of sea were made by teen-agers. decisions, and also fit them for fu­ and mountain, making it one of the Thirdly, our churches are moving ture training. VBI seeks to offer most beautiful cities in Canada. Here ahead under energetic leadership such a program and it will provide is one of the world's largest and with a soul-winning program that is a Conference-sponsored school for finest harbors with 98 miles of water­ most inspiring. All the pastors re­ those who desire to attend a Bible front; a regular port of call for quest our prayers as they seek to institute. We are grateful to God for nearly fifty deep-sea lines. An ideal meet the challenge of a great and Mr. Gager, the teaching staff, pas­ average temperature of 47.5 degrees growing city. tors and others who are contributing and a summer average in the low unselfishly of their time to the In­ My fourth impression has to do 70's make it attractive for year- stitute program. with the Vancouver Bible Institute. round living. LeRoy Gager, principal of the school, The many decisions for Christ dur­ The city covers an area of 44 graciously invited me to bring three ing this past month took place in square miles in which there are 116 messages on "Evangelism" during children's meetings, homes, churches, parks, totaling 2,850 acres. The con­ the chapel hour. I had the privilege Bible school rallies, and united ral­ struction of a new main library, of speaking to most of the students lies with 10 churches cooperating. civic auditorium, post-office, bridges, during the week. One cannot help Those making decisions include a tunnel, and many commercial and sensing the deep spiritual atmos­ son of an atheist, a Sunday school industrial buildings indicate a fast- phere that prevails here. teacher, professional men, mothers, growing and progressive city. The These young people have, like the teen-agers, and many other boys and snow-covered peaks of the moun­ apostles, left various vocations to girls. We express our thanks to Rev. tains on the north shore make a learn about Christ. The student body Ed Nelson who handled much of the magnificent back-drop for this "gate­ includes former nurses, draftsmen, arranging of the meetings and to all way to the Pacific." secretaries, a project engineer, a of our Conference pastors in Van­ couver. Here is an open door for the Gos­ sheet metal worker and I.B.M. oper­ pel message. Just as the Apostle Paul ators. It is an international group was challenged by the great cities v/ith students from Hungary, Hol­ of his day, so the servant of Christ land, Japan, England, Germany, Pastor Comments on today senses the opportunities in Canada, Czechslovakia, and the Unit­ God's Invasion Army these great centers of education and ed States. Only one motive has industry. In the last few years, six brought them to VBI: to know the "Tonight we, as a church, heard churches have affiliated with our Word of God. the testimony for baptism of a man Conference. Beyond this, there are I believe VBI is destined to render about 40 years of age, who accepted many new areas where churches are a great service to our Conference Christ as his Savior last August when desperately needed. in the years to come. First, it will visited by Guy Wixstrom of GIA and While in Vancouver for over four provide needed spiritual man-power a lay member of our church. It was weeks of evangelistic meetings, sev­ and leadership for missionary work a time of real joy. eral things made an impression on in Vancouver and surrounding areas. "We have never had any kind of my mind. First, the city appears to Secondly, in my years of evangel­ evangelistic endeavor that has yield­ be ripe for the Gospel message. It ism, I have met many young people ed such rich spiritual return as did was our privilege to see over 50 first- who asked advice concerning the the Army campaign last August. We time decisions for Christ and more Bible school they should attend. feel that a return visit this fall than 50 youth dedicating themselves They were interested in one or two could be even more effective due to to the Lord. years of good Bible training. Many the many prospects that exist as a Second was the depth of spiritual­ of these planned later to enroll in result of last year's ministry. It is ity in many of our young people. college to become firmly grounded in my conviction that we could double Night after night found a great the Word of God. the number of local lay visitors to number of youth in our meetings. A They believed this would prepare work with the team this year."

6 (198) THE STANDARD Foreign Missions The Hand and The Puzzle By GEORGE AND NANCY CHALMERS Cebu Island, The Philippines Rev and Mrs. George Chalmers

As we sat on the front porch the Then late March and early April September and October fit into other morning helping the boys put found us wondering if some of the place smoothly with God granting together one of the puzzles from puzzle pieces had been mislaid. We Nancy a swift recovery and very their Christmas box we thought, were in the long wait for the visa— slight interruption in language study. "How much like a picture puzzle waiting for each day's mail and won­ Late October found George on a the last year has been." dering how to plan. It was the hot survey trip with Roy Nelson to Leyte, season in the Philippines and the where he saw many towns without We had been appointed to the government offices there were on Gospel witness and heard the call Philippines, but before us lay the half day schedules. "There will be a from a pastor, "Come over and help scrambled pieces of the puzzle of the delay," they wrote us from the field. us." year to come, waiting for a Hand to "Do not be discouraged," they told fit them all together. God provided November's piece was full of just us from the Chicago office. How well the Hand, and began skillfully put­ plain study and drill, plus a thrill we remember those wonderful letters ting the pieces in their proper places. when we were able to understand a of encouragement from Rev. Lloyd We stood by, unable to see the final thought or two from the sermons at Dahlquist, who was acting for Mr. scene, but knowing that as each part our church in Cebu City. Just before Wilcox in his absence. We felt more fitted into its place the picture would Thanksgiving George had the oppor­ than ever before that many, many emerge. tunity to preach a series of evangel­ prayers were going up for us to the istic sermons at the Protestant Boys' The first piece was laid down in Throne of Grace. God gave us peace High School here in Cebu City. January—the application for our visa that this picture of His would be And now the picture of the year to the Philippines. The month was complete in His time and according is complete with December and our full of taking passport and family to His will. continuation of language study. pictures, securing police clearance (necessary to enter the Philippines!), In May the cable arrived, VISA Throughout this whole picture, filling out blanks, having photostatic GRANTED! Another piece was in its which is clear to us now, is a deep copies made, etc. place. Sailing arrangements were background of thankfulness to God completed, a good-by visit made to for everything. We are especially When this piece of the puzzle was George's parents in Oregon. We thankful for the opportunity to see in place we breathed a sigh of relief. sailed on May 24 from San Francisco. the work in Tuburan, Catmon, and But with February another piece was Bogo; also for the chance in each June 11—another piece — the ar­ before us. It was the trip from our place to preach through an inter­ rival in Manila. Met by Marv Lind- home in Oregon to the ordination preter. The Lord has permitted us stedt, we went by plane to Cebu—the and commissioning service at Oak also to watch the growth of the place of our work for the Lord. The Hill Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Cebu City church since the evangel­ banana trees were there, the coconut a chance to say good-by to dear and istic campaign last spring, through palms, the clumsy carabaos, the beg­ praying friends there, and an oppor­ its organization into a church, the gars, and the scores and scores of tunity to bid farewell to Nancy's building of its chapel and its par­ people who had not heard the story family. It is not easy to say good-by sonage, and the calling of the pastor. we have come to tell. to elderly parents. Rejoice with us for God is good. In March there was still more to June and July found us settling add—the visitation to Conference in our new home and beginning our churches in Elk River, Minn.; Dalton, language lessons. How much strength Note: This imaginative report will be Mich.; and Denver, Colo. How wel­ the dear Lord gave us—for then we included in Read and Rejoice, the come we felt as we gave our testi­ were beginning to wonder where the kit of 1957 annual reports of our monies and told of our desires and piece was with the new little baby foreign missionaries. Ready April 1, call. We traveled in the new Inter­ in it. Early on August 18 we found it can be ordered for $.50 from the national Travelall, obtained for us that piece to be a little boy, healthy Board of Foreign Missions, Baptist at the last minute and destined to and sweet and named James Peter General Conference, 5750 N. Ashland go with us to the Philippines. Chalmers. Ave., Chicago 26, 111.

MARCH 3, 1953 (199) — Bible Sc school membership assembled in the auditorium, a brief report can be Whal to do abouL ihc made by the superintendent, and with the singing of the opening \ hymn, those who absolutely cannot I KM) I pemaih for worship may be excused; After-Sun day- • Sixth, perhaps the school hour can be extended by five minutes, allowing only a five minute interval Exodus between services. • Seventh, a unified service in small­ By DEAN A. DALTON er churches, combining the Sunday school and morning worship i divided One "grand collision" would occur When the opening period of the time for teaching and worship), can some Sunday morning if the crowd Sunday school session is carefully promote a closer relationship be­ of Sunday school pupils leaving the planned for guided "training-in-wor- tween the two. building were to collide with the ship" experiences, the hearts of the crowd of church people who are pupils will be prepared for purpose­ • Eighth, schedule the church buses just arriving for the worship service. ful study of the Bible lesson. When to take the pupils home AFTER the Some studies show that 75 per cent the teacher makes the Bible lesson morning worship and not before. of the Sunday school membership live during the class session, and ® Ninth, pastors can plan the morn­ does not remain for worship. directly relates the lesson truths to ing worship with special provision To me there are three primary the needs of the pupils, the Sunday for participation by children and reasons for the "After-Sunday School school membership, will be encour­ youth as well as adults. Exodus." aged to attend the worship services of the church. • Tenth, projects can be conducted within the Sunday school that will T. Failure to Understand the Status help build understanding about the of the Sunday School III. The "Psychology of Closing" Has Been Overemphasized church, and help relate the pupil to Intolerable is the situation where it: visits to the auditorium to under­ A pupil should leave Sunday school we find "two churches" in the same stand how it is used, supervised feeling that he has participated in building on Sunday morning. The observations in a worship service, the study of the Word of God. He Sunday school is ONE of the enter­ visits by the pastor to the Sunday fhould feel the desire to go into the prises of the church, devoted to ONE school, explanation of the ordinances sanctuary and enjoy those corporate of the phases of the local church's and phraseology used in the worship experiences of worship, and to hear ministry. It is the educational arm service. of the church, dedicated to the the Word preached. Certainly in teaching of the Word of God. those churches where "closing ex­ • Eleventh, with teachers and staff ercises" are practiced, this need is members setting the example by Since the God-given work of the not being met. 'staying for church" pupils will be Sunday school is a Scriptural teach­ influenced and the church service ing ministry, its program, organiza­ IV. What Can We Do About It? will be given its rightful respect. tion, and administration must be • First, the pastor and the Sunday within the framework of the local How about it? What is the goal school staff can do positive teaching church. Every officer and worker for your Sunday school in the at­ from the pulpit and in the class should be working with church ap­ tendance of your pupils at the wor­ about the scriptural basis for the proval. Every Sunday school worker ship service of your church? Sunday school ministry. should be "church-centered" in his Baptist Outlook loyalty. • Second, the organization and ad­ With proper status, the Sunday ministration of the Sunday school school gains prestige. When it is in should be within the pattern of the its rightful place, the pupils can local church structure. Beat the more clearly see their relationship • Third, the programming of the Affer-Sunday-School to the total program of the church, Sunday school hour can carry a including attendance at the worship teaching emphasis, avoiding dupli­ Exodus services. cation of the experiences that should be shared in the worship services. by usmg the II. A Lack of Teaching Emphasis in the Program of the Sunday School • Fourth, the Baptist six-point rec­ Conference-wide ord system offers a strong incentive The Sunday school should never be in grading, which is based in part "STAY FOR CHURCH" a substitute for the worship services on attendance in worship. of the church. It is not a "little Loyalty Campaign church service." It is organized and • Fifth, a "transition service" can supported to teach the Bible. This is be used between the Sunday school April 13- May 18 its distinctive ministry. and worship hours. With the Sunday

S .. (200) THE STANDARD Bethel College & Seminary great leaders in church history: Jus­ tin the Martyr, Balthasar Hubmaier. and Adoniram Judson In addition to the special emphasis week in March centered around "The College Chapel Services Deeper Life" with Rev. J. Thiirlow Yaxley of Chicago as the featured speaker, we are also looking forward to a series by Dr. J. Sidlow Baxter Recently, a new transfer student chapel, special series of messages of Edinburgh, Scotland, in April, and on our campus testified concerning have been run in order to give more by Dr. Anton Pearson of our Sem­ the privilege she now had of attend­ emphasis to a particular theme. In inary in May on the Minor Prophets. ing a school where time was set October, we were privileged to have Evidences of blessing still linger apart each day for a period of united Major W. Ian Thomas, general direc­ irom the messages of Rev. Wilbur worship to God. Such is the experi­ tor of the Capernwray Missionary Nelson of the "Morning Chapel Hour," ence of thousands of young people Fellowship, N. Lanes, England, bring Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Carlson, mis­ across the country who choose Chris­ three messages relating the Christian sionaries to Ethiopia, "Campus Cru­ tian colleges and universities in order life to the wilderness wanderings of sade" Christian athletes, as well as that they may not only be educated the children of Israel, Beginning in faculty members and other friends in the arts and sciences but may also November and running consecutively who have participated in these hours. have the opportunity for Christian for ten Tuesday morning sessions, Occasionally, time has been given for fellowship and instruction. Twin Cities Conference pastors were prayer and testimony meetings, and In the midst of a busy morning invited to Bethel to deal with each we are grateful to God for the reports schedule—full of classes and various of the Ten Commandments under of salvation and consecration on the assignments—it is a refreshing ex­ the general theme—"Ten Rules for part of the students that have come perience to "come apart and rest Living." This proved to be a practical forth at these public gatherings. and needy emphasis for our day. awhile" as one lifts heart and voice It is our practice not to announce in praise to God. This is the purpose Dr. Robert Smith of our college what the chapel program will be for of the Bethel chapel hour each day faculty dealt with the subject of any particular day. We would rather in the College and Seminary. Christian companionship during sev­ have our students come with the In the College, the planning for eral chapel sessions, and Mrs. Smith purpose of worshiping God and not these services rests with faculiy provided appropriate musical selec­ because of some special speaker. We members on the Convocation, Chapel tions in keeping with this theme. are, therefore, glad for the voluntary and Commencement Activities Com­ "Dr. Bob" answered many problems desire, the inner compulsion of the mittee who, together with the presi­ which were sent him by the students Holy Spirit which brings us together dent, seek to provide a program in this important area. Another series at Bethel each day. We wish it were which will meet the spiritual needs of special blessing was presented by possible for you to share some of of the entire student body. One phase Dr. Virgil Olson of our Seminary on these experiences with us! of the program, the Monday sessions, is left entirely in the hands of the students under the auspices of the Religious Council to afford an op­ portunity for the development of leadership and responsibility on the Introducing- part of the students. Their aims have been to present the activities of various campus organizations— W. ROBERT SMITH, TH.D. The Religious Council, Foreign Mis­ sions Fellowship, Student Senate, etc. Professor of Philosophy, Chairman of the —and also to bring in Twin Cities Department of Philosophy, Bethel College. organizations which are interested in "Dr. Bob," as he is affectionately known, enlisting the help of our students in received his B.A, from Muskingum College, Christian service projects. his B.D. from Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary and his Th.D. from Southern Bap­ Usually, on Friday of each week tist Theological Seminary. Before coming to the College and Seminary meets to­ Bethel in 1951, Dr. Bob was the head of the gether for worship in the Fieldhouse. department of philosophy at Dubuque Uni­ Recently, two seminary presidents versity for six years, while Mrs. Smith served were with us for these combined as a member of the music faculty there. Then- sessions. Dr. Vernon Grounds of oldest daughter, Roberta, 19, is a sophomore Conservative Baptist Seminary, Den­ at Bethel, and Robert, 16, Karl, 13, Mark, 11, ver, and Dr. Edward J. Carnell of and Elizabeth. 9, constitute the rest of this Fuller Seminary, Pasadena. happy family. At various times in the College atARCH 3, 1958 (201) Our Churches Forward Enlarging Opportunities for Pastor with Of Elim Church, New Bedford, Mass. Christ (Picture on Cover page) An honor that is enlarging the manager of The Standard-Times in NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED opportunities of his ministry came making the presentation. as a pleasant surprise recently to Mr. Lewin spoke particularly of (Recent baptisms are recorded in this column. Other members received come by letter of Rev. Edward J. Hales, pastor of Elim Pastor Hale's crusade against comic transfer or on confession of faith, all having been previously immersed.) Baptist Church, New Bedford, Mass. books and the teen-age idolatry of At the annual award banquet of the Elvis Presley. He also mentioned the Burlington, Iowa, Woodlawn. Wel­ New Bedford Junior Chamber of growth of the Elim church, the new comed five new members February Commerce he received the JCC Dis­ educational building acquired, and 16, four by baptism. S. D. Ricker, tinguished Service Award for 1957. It the radio program "Songs for the pastor. was given for "outstanding commun­ Heart" conducted under Pastor Hales' Chicago, III., Northwest. Received ity service through loyal, faithful leadership. four new members February 2. Lloyd and unselfish efforts." In accepting the award, Pastor W. Dahlquist, pastor. "This award is the culmination of Hales gave God the glory. "Anything Deer River, Minn., Jessie Lake. the cumulative effort he has exert­ that has been done, has been ac­ Three new members received recent­ ed during his four years here," said complished by the guidance and help ly, two by baptism. E. Gordon Lar­ Charles J. Lewin, editor and general of God," he said. He also commend­ son, pastor. ed the Elim church: "A preacher is Los Angeles, Calif., Baldwin Hills. persons baptized and welcomed to only as good as his people will help Added five to membership February membership recently. Walter E. Jul­ him to be." 2, three by baptism. Sidney A. Hatch, ien, pastor. The membership of Elim Baptist pastor. Winnipeg, Man., Grant Memorial. is now the highest in the 58-year Sioux Falls, S. D., Central. Ten Welcomed thirteen new members history of the church. In a little new members welcomed February 2, February 10, three by baptism. G. E. more than two years this 171-mem­ two by baptism. Maurice A. Wess­ Splinter, pastor. ber congregation has given $29,427.74 man, pastor. Baptisms recorded this week— 17. for its building fund over and above its regular giving. The budget adopt­ Wilmington, Dela., Grace. Three Baptisms recorded this year—497. ed for 1958 is the largest in the church's history. The Thursday evening radio broad­ Village Baptist Church in Indiana cast has now been discontinued. Due to change in station policy, the church is able instead to broadcast Gains Recognition February 7 the last half of its Sunday evening A council was called to the Lake covenant. Nineteen charter members service. "This is the only evangelical 'Ullage (Ind.) School February 7, at of the church gave testimony to broadcast now going out on Sunday i-30 p.m., to consider the propriety their conversion experience and sub­ evening over WNBH," comments the OJ recognizing the Village Baptist sequent baptism. There are 22 char­ award-winning New Bedford pastor. Church as a regular and independent ter members in all. Baptist church. Council action recognized the Vil­ Twenty-four delegates were as­ lage Baptist Church as a regular and Precious Faith sembled from Frankfort, Riverdale, independent Baptist church. Faith is precious because it is the Homewood, Markham, Chicago Application has been made by the channel by which precious things Heights, and Chicago churches— church for affiliation with the Mid­ flow unto our hearts. Suppose a city Elim, Grace and Roseland Temple. west Baptist Conference, and sub­ under siege is dependent upon one Also, Milton Bloom, Rev. Victor Sher- sequently with the Baptist General pipe alone for its water supply. The ling, and Rev. Robert Klingberg were Conference. preciousness of that pipe is not seated as delegates. The program included a message measured by the price it would fetch Rev. Henry B. Nelson of Immanuel by Rev. William Gustafson of the if it were put up for auction, but by Baptist Church of Chicago Heights Roseland Temple, Chicago. Rev. what flows through it, and without was elected moderator and Rev. Don­ James Smith of Homewood brought which death and defeat would come. ald Coddington of Riverdale, clerk. the charge to the church, and And my faith is the channel 'by Council business included the read­ Rev. Victor Sherling, Midwest Con­ which the water of life comes spark­ ing of excerpts from the church ference director of missions, ex­ ling into my soul. It is the opening minutes calling for the council, read­ tended a welcome to the fellowship of the door "That the King of Glory ing of the church's history, its of like regular and independent Bap­ may come in." constitution, by-laws, and church tist churches. —Noah Webster

10 C202) THE STANDARD A time of social fellowship with refreshments was enjoyed at the Bridgeport Tempi Daughter close of the service. A significant feature of the social hour was the table setting of a miniature church Church Organized at Trumbull complete with lawn, walks, trees, and sign, prepared by Mrs Herbert Weils The Baptist Temple of Bridgeport, Comments Pastor Lnndh: conn., was the setting ior the serv­ ice of organization for the Long Hill "We give thanks and all glory to Baptist Church of Trumbull, Conn., God for all that led to this momen­ Thursday, January 30. A deep aware­ tous occasion. We thank Him for the ness of the presence and approval vision of Pastor Samuelson which of God marked this history-making was later shared by members living event, presided over by the Long Hill in Trumbull. We are also thankful Baptist pastor. Rev. Maurice C. for the Board of Deacons of the Lundh. Baptist Temple, and especially the Extension Committee composed of A newly organized choir under the Mr. Clifford Pearson, chairman; direction of Mrs. Lundh fittingly Bruce Hull, secretary; Everet John­ sang, "My Wonderful Lord," after son and Pastor Samuelson, which ® which Bruce Hull read an inspiring laid the groundwork for the estab­ account of the history of the work. lishment of the work. We are grate­ Those present were reminded that it ful to all who have been and are was through the vision of Rev. S. sharing in the work. We are aware Willard Samuelson and members of of the problems that confront us, the Baptist Temple residing in but we have placed our utmost con­ Trumbull that this work was begun fidence in our Great God. as an extension project on April 28, 1957, after a canvass of the com­ "Trumbull, with its 17,000 inhabi­ munity. Rev. William Berry, then Rev. Maurice C Lundh tants, is one of the fastest growing the youth pastor at the Baptist towns in Connecticut, and Long Hill Temple, served as the first pastor remain steadfast in doctrine, fellow­ Baptist Church is the only Baptist until his resignation in September ship, communion, and prayer to the church in the town. We are meeting end that they might see souls come m to accept the call of the Conference temporarily in a modern and spa­ church in Babbitt,, Minn. The pres­ to Christ. cious school, but look forward to the ent pastor, formerly of Middlebury, The members of the new church day when we can erect our own Conn., came in mid-October. joined hands during the singing of house of worship. Pray with us that "Blest be the Tie that Binds," fol­ we might be enabled to fulfill His Following the singing of "In the lowing which Pastor Lundh pro­ wishes in reaching this community Hollow of His Hand" by Pastor and nounced the benediction. for Christ." Mrs. Lundh the impressive act of organization took place. Mr. Hull was appointed temporary clerk and *' treasurer to act until permanent Youth on the March in Brooklyn officers can be elected at a later meeting. Several weeks prior to the Youth marched on in Dean Street meeting copies of the Affirmation day's party for those young at heart Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., during of Faith adopted by the Baptist was an inspiration. Youth Week. The Boys Club func­ General Conference in 1951 had tioned vigorously on Monday. Tues- On Sunday morning the commun­ been distributed to ali prospective *day marked youth visitation followed ion service was followed by an evan­ members as the basis of organiza- on Thursday by the feting of Mr. gelistic appeal by Rev. Floyd Anker­ * tion. As a copy of this Affirmation and Mrs. Joseph W. Nordstrom on berg and a young associate from was placed before the assembly, 27 the occasion of their 25th wedding New Jersey's Youth for Christ. Also stepped forward and prayerfully anniversary, reports Robert W. Fer- at this service a new church bulle­ signed their names to it, after randis. tin board was dedicated—a gift pre­ which they unitedly read a declara­ sented in loving memory of Mrs. Many auspicious remarks were tion of faith. Missionary Sten Lind- Ruth G. Peterson by her devoted directed to this happy pair who berg led most impressively in the family,- Wilbur G. Peterson, Mrs. have unitedly and devotedly served prayer of dedication. Florence Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. the Dean Street congregation. Mr. Clifford Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Nordstrom has been vice chairman Following the singing of C. Geo. Hartley B. Peterson. Ericson's "Church Dedication of the church for many years, served Hymn," Pastor Samuelson brought on the deacon board and officiated Climaxing Youth Week, the young the charge to the new church. as a teacher in the Bible school. people's society, Miss Brenda Ander­ i Basing his remarks on the account On Friday the Girls Missionary son, president, planned the evening of the first church described in Acts Guild met for devotional discussion, meeting February 2, providing the 2, he effectively challenged all to ping-pong and refreshments, Satur­ opening service and special music.

MARCH 3, 19CJ8 (203) 11 ' Wooddale Baptist Stewardship Campaign

By Peter D. Unruh Pastor, Wooddale Baptist Church Minneapolis, Minn.

OODDALE Baptist Church is one's interest following his invest­ given. For others it implied increas­ W located in south Minneapolis, ment coupled with Matthew 6:21, ing the present gift of even the tithe Minn., in the area known as the "Where your treasure is there will and the offering to an additional village of Richfield. The church was your heart be also," kept ringing in tithe or more. The postponement of organized in 1949 with 29 members the minds of our folk. It became house expansion, the giving up of a and has a present membership of apparent to the majority that giving new car purchase, the down payment 185. The community is typically su­ had been out of the abundance on a home, forsaking new home fur­ burban . . . young married couples, rather than sacrificial. nishings . . . were all indicated as children in abundance, average an­ The thorough training of approx­ sacrifices in the hearts of others. nual income around $4,000. The imately one-tenth of the membsr- The progress of the campaign was Wooddale membership is character­ ship as callers, by the professional reported at each regular church istic of such environment. campaign director, prepared them meeting, but the amount of individ­ for tactfully approaching potential ual pledges was never announced, The contemporary problem facing pledgers with the question: "What though illustrations of the spirit of many of our Conference churches— size of a pledge in your situation sacrifice were brought to the atten­ the expansion of facilities—was a indicates a sacrifice?" For some this tion of the church family by the recent matter of concern with our involved pledging a nominal amount campaign chairman, a member of church family. Increasing the struc­ where nothing had previously been the local church. ture anticipates additional funds and securing them or not becomes the deciding factor in building. r ollowing considerable prayer, the WORE THAN TITHING services of a professional fund rais­ ing organization were secured. The particular firm selected among the Less-than-two-hundred-member Wooddale Baptist Church in many investigated, was employed for Minneapolis set a goal of $45,000 for a recent building-fund two primary reasons: (1) its past reputation of successful fund raising drive. Small wonder that a jubilant congregation gratefully sang, campaigns, (2) its approach, pro­ the doxology when it was made known that the over-and-above cedure, and tactics in soliciting funds. effort had brought nearly $77,000. For several families in the The organization proposed a goal of $45,000 to be raised in a three- young church this meant more than giving a tenth to the Lord. year pledge period. This was stipu­ lated as an amount over and above At your editor's.request, the energetic Wooddale Baptist pastor all present giving. Each wage-earn­ tells the story. His account of a well-planned campaign, sac^- ing individual, regardless of age was considered a giving unit. Upon this rificial stewardship, increased attendance and discovered lead­ basis Wooddale Baptist and its friend ership talents should bring encouragement to many pastors and families provided 114 potential pros­ pective pledgers. churches. The month's campaign carried the theme of sacrifice. The thought of

12 (204) THE STANDARD 1 he climax of the Stewardship Campaign occured at the conclusion of the four weeks solicitation. When the final results of the campaign were announced, a deacon arose and requested the singing of the doxol­ ogy. This was sung with enthusiasm of spirit and gratitude of heart to Visiting God for allowing us to exceed the minimum goal of $45,000, and realize $76,650 in pledges. The over-all church income for For 1956 was $21,000 or an average gift of $117 per member. The results of the campaign were already evident as the 1957 statistics showed an in­ Jesus' come of $31,000 or approximately $172 per member. Our prayerful con­ cern is that the 1958 income may near the $50,000 figure as our cam­ paign follow-up committees together Sake By John A. Kramer with our membership of less than Pastor, Maynard Baptist Church 200 continue to prove ourselves good stewards of those things God has Maynard, Minn. blessed us with. The material blessings however v/ere secondary. The interest in the work of Christ at Wooddale has "Pure religion and undefiled THE FAITHFUL before God and the Father is mounted. Six weeks following the Obedience to Christ's command campaign we began two identical this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to brings a therapeutic value to both morning services. Attendance in each keep himself unspotted from the parties. For that reason there is of the other services has grown in world." James 1:27. nothing as healthful to the soul as like proportion. The campaign de­ obedience. The cancer of hypocrisy veloped leadership which we were AVE we lost the art of visitation? is cut out. We become doers of the unaware of. Problems totally unre­ H Where is our deep concern over Word and not hearers only, and our lated to the campaign were uncov­ the downfalien and the neglected? service makes us better Christians ered and dealt with. Believers are Why is it that we build up the big than before. There is no other way being taught systematic giving. Tes­ things and forget the little things? to be happy in Jesus than to trust timonies speak of prevailing unity Jesus elevated this ministry. "In as and obey. and love. Such results can not be much as ye have done it unto one measured in monetary figures. of the least of these my brethren, Then again such work will cause ye have done it unto me" (Matthew us to develop in maturity, it will A fee of $2,600 was paid to Burrill 25:40). broaden our sympathy and under­ Incorporated of Kansas City, Mo., standing of others, and best of all it for their masterful direction of the THE NEEDY will bring forth genuine love for campaign. This amount, which did others as they are. The blessing that not include expenses, was a stipulat­ The hospital is a lonely place comes within us is the motivating ed charge for a four-week campaign when no one calls. Perhaps you have force that will send us forth again and was not considered on a per­ felt the sting of neglect at some time and again. The needs of others will centage basis—a factor that proved or another. Many about us feel that thus become our great concern. psychologically beneficial. Costwise, way continually! They want to know we considered the campaign very what is going on. They want to be a Rise up to go beyond the call of reasonable. part of the group. They sense a deep duty in writing cards and letters or need for love, recognition, and fel­ in phoning and going to visit. This The most vital factor in the pro­ lowship; such a lack is more easily will erase the stigma of neglect gram I feel is the director. Our's sensed than met. Nothing, not even which is worse than a slap in the was a born-again believer who had books, radio, and newspapers, can face. Hearts that were once burning found fellowship with Jesus Christ take the place of personal chats and with anguish will stir again in warm through a Billy Graham rally. The problem sharing in direct conversa­ response under the soothing balm fellowship with this brother was rich tion. This is one reason why our of friendly interest, genuine love, and educational. Lord places this admonition in His and deliberate ministration on your As a pastor I believe the month Word as a prompter that we might part and mine. Decide now to take of our Stewardship Campaign will be faithful to hungry hearts about this responsibility upon yourself that go down among the most thrilling us: the shut-ins, the broken-hearted, Jesus may find you faithful when experiences in the ministry. and the lonely. He comes.

MARCH 3, 1958 (205) 13 Conference Districts there was a frame house on the MIDWEST property. This has been carefully renovated and remodeled under the direction of the trustees. In the crown Point, Indiana service of dedication fceys were From meeting in an area no larger turned over to the Christian Educa­ than a two-car garage with 28 peo­ tion Committee of the Elim Church ple to 210 on Sunday morning is a for a beginning program of boys and healthy growth in the otherwise girls clubs. There was a marked slow-moving town of Crown Point. teeling of rejoicing and dedication of prayer for this new venture Ind., for a period of 4V2 years. throughout the dedicatory service. Needless to say there has been a Victor E. Sherling, director of Mis­ lot of toil, prayer and concern by sions for the Midwest Conference, many to make this possible. All brought the message of the after­ glory goes to God who has granted noon. grace, vision and wisdom, The surrounding community is Up to December 1957 there were open to every type of service that two Baptist churches on opposite the Elim church will find it possible corners where Anderson and Court to render. The growth of the area streets intersect. When the thought has been awaiting someone to step of calling a pastor to Grace church CHARLES JOHNSON in and take advantage of the open i conference affiliate) was a serious First Baptist, Crown Point, Ind. door or Gospel witness. subject of prayer, another issue What the future holds God alone came to the members of the two B.D. degree last spring. Mrs. John­ knows. Knowing the Elim Church, churches—how about merging. This son is also a graduate from Wheaton. has now been accomplished so that we are confident that as God leads in place of 36 members in Calvary We are confident of the Lord's they shall be ready to follow his and 98 members in Grace there are blessing upon them in their labors direction. We congratulate the Elim now 134 members in First Baptist. of love for Him in Crown Point, Ind. Church, Rev, Howard Carlson and his co-workers in this venture. We Instead of 100 in one Sunday school Lake Village, Indiana and 125 in the other there are now shall be much in prayer for a clear 225 present on an average Sunday February 7, 1958, was a very win- manifestation of God's will in the morning. tery day, but the atmosphere of the progress of coming days. meeting of recognition of the Village Both buildings shall be retained Baptist Church was warm and heart VICTOR E. SHERLING and completed (both were in a moving. Director of Missions building program) for worship aud­ itorium and educational unit. This work was begun several years ago by a Mr. Miller from Edgewater We would like to present to our Baptist Church of Chicago. It has readers the present pastor, Rev. For Elim Baptist Church in Rock­ been recognized in the community Charles Johnson. Together with his ford, 111., the past year was one of as a Bible church. A small house wife Madelyn and their children the best in the history of the church, was purchased and with gradual Charlyn, Steven and Nanette, we are reports the pastor, Rev. Dean Neme- growth it became evident that larger sure he will have many reasons to cek. Attendance at both the morning quarters were needed. They have rejoice as the Lord leads on in this worship service and the Sunday now moved to the school gym for ministry. school has increased. Also during the services. year an award certificate was re­ Pastor Johnson came to Calvary ceived by the Sunday school for an Church in interim a year ago. Last Rev. R. Kenyon Haring is the pas­ increase of 26 per cent during the June he moved on the field full time. tor. He has been there for the past six-week Come Along Campaign. In the merger, he was asked to stay three years. on as full time pastor. No one could Further details of the recognition The 40th anniversary of the found­ visit a service in First Baptist and service appear on page 10 where the ing of Elim Baptist was also observed fail to sense his deep devotion to clerk of the council reports the ac­ during the year. Rev. Albin Appel­ the Lord, his concern for fellowmen tivities of the recognition service. quist and Rev. Victor Sherling, for­ and his love for the Word of God. mer pastors, spoke at this celebra­ Elim, Chicago Saved at the age of nine, Pastor tion. In 1957 eleven new members Johnson is not a stranger to God's Dedication services were held Sun­ were received into the church bring­ guidance. Being confident of God's day afternoon, February 9, for the ing the total membership to 132. will he entered Wheaton College, Friendship Center Extension Build­ Total receipts for church and or­ majored in sociology, was graduated ing at 108 and Crawford in Chicago. ganizations were $12,692.95; dis­ and moved over to Winona Lake, This is the site of the future plan­ bursements $12,402.97, of which Ind., for his seminary work at Grace ning of the Elim Church. $2,094.64 were for missions and be­ Seminary where he received his When the site was purchased nevolences.

14 (206) THE STANDARD NO OTHER REFERENCE BIBLE Fragmentary Thoughts on has the outstanding features of Honoring God's Word NAVE'S STXJD1T

PON returning home from church, without seeing his own name in the BIBLE It lists all references for U where God's Word had been de­ text. each theme in one place clared, I fell to reflecting on modes —at the bottom of page; Perhaps the Word of God is kept analyzes the entire Bible; of honoring the Word of God. The 8.000 topics and sub­ at a distance; it is remote rather topics. Genuine Morocco following is the course which my than immediate. It is enough to leather, hand grained. At your lined to edges, thin India thoughts took. own a copy; one need not read it. Christian paper. Over 1,800 pages. "A prophet is not without honor It is sometimes said that it is pleas­ bookstore $25 MOODY King James Version except in his own country and among ant to consider God's Word; and PRESS his own kin and in his own house." pleasant it surely is, especially as CHICAGO 10 In making this perceptive observa­ long as one considers it at such a safe distance. On the other hand, tion our Lord, being a true prophet, though so widely sold, is so little one might become very distressed was thinking less of His own person read. and more of His prophetic message, if he read it closely; I once heard i.e. of the Word of God. The Word of a man who acquired a very great But can a man really honor God's of God was not without honor except burden indeed from reading in this Word as long as, in one way or an­ in Nazareth. book. other, he avoids the admission that the message is addressed to him? Christendom is the "home country" Perhaps the Word of God is read Paraphrase of a parable: What do of the Word of God. It was within selectively. Perhaps it is said that you think? There were once two men. Christendom that the canon was certain passages do not apply to The first heard the words, "Repay determined, the text-recension es­ this "dispensation," or that certain no one evil for evil." Although he tablished, the documents preserved, injunctions (the severe ones) are not failed to say, "It is the Word of God." the meaning expounded and the doc­ intended for us, since God knows yet he took the message with a great trine extolled. Is it now the case that we are weak (being only hu­ deal of seriousness and began to that Christendom, which knows the man) and cannot satisfy such de­ pattern his life after this rule. The Word of God in this intimate fash­ mands. second also heard the words, "Repay ion, has come to regard the Word of Perhaps the Word of God is read no one evil for evil." He said, "It is God in the way in which the Nazar- pedantically, as if the scholarly and God's Word," but he did not do it. enes regarded Christ? "The Word of impersonal examination of the doc­ Which of the two honored God's God is not without honor except in trine were more important than its Word? —Christendom ? " personal appropriation. Christendom The Word of God is revered, though Christendom, of course, has it to certainly wants to know what the it is not read; it is admired, though its credit that it at least professes Word of God teaches, but this know­ it is not obeyed. to honor the Word of God. Still we ledge usually produces only new all know that there is often a dif­ books and discussions about the Philoneus Dialecticus ference between profession and per­ Word of God; seldom does it lead formance. Hence in spite of this to sack-cloth and ashes. Perhaps it profession we might still have some is because it is read in this way that doubts about the way in which the the Word of God is thought by so Word of God is honored in Chris­ many people to be dull and hard to tendom. read. Unless one is a pedant he will NEXT WEEK not find it exciting to read the Word * My Conversion, an unusual of God pedantically. JL erhaps reading the Word of God testimony by J. W. Reid- is a formality rather than a vital ling, a policeman who after experience; it is the "proper thing" Z erhaps the Word of God is thought his remarkable conversion at a certain point in the church to have a magical power. Purely united with a Conference service (e.g., at the beginning of the spiritual religion is evidently a rare sermon, which thereafter says noth­ achievement. Popular religion seems church in California. ing at all about the text), at the to need a little superstition; it seems close of dinner, at bed-time, on sol­ to require formalities, images, ob­ * Thank God for Death, pro­ emn occasions. The Word of God is jects, even priests, on which atten­ vocative views on a vital commonly read without excitement. tion and devotion are centered. So subject by Dr. S. L. Mor­ Perhaps the Word of God is un­ perhaps the Word of God is regarded gan, Sr., a retired Southern as such an object, to which reverence derstood abstractly rather than con­ Baptist minister. cretely. Its declaration is interpreted is given without consideration of its and contemplated, rather than ap­ meaning. Perhaps this is the expla­ plied. One can read the Word of God nation of the fact that the Bible,

MARCH 3, 1958 (207) 15 Chaplain Walter R. Anderson is now senior Protestant chaplain for American troops in Wiesbaden, Ger­ ®in$ P^k many. With him are five other chap­ lains to carry on the work at four In This We Glory- 5tations; two air bases, a iarge hos­ God torbid that I should IN pital and a huge housing area lit­ glory, save in the pross of our is the main preacher in the 600 Lord Jesus Christ, by whom capacity chapel with two Sunday the world is crucified unto me, morning services. An assistant chap- and I unto the world. BRIEF Iain is overseeing the religious edu­ Galatians 6:14 cation program for 1,200 children. Tape recordings of sermons by "It's a real challenge and I pray the Conference ministers, past and pres­ Lord to undertake for me," writes "The Old Testament and My Faith ent, constitute valuable historical Major Anderson who will furnish Today" is the theme of a series of material. The Historical Committee some interesting details of his vital meetings at Calvary Baptist Church, of the General Conference would ministry among "our boys" in an Evanston, 111., with Dr. Charles Pfeif- appreciate donations of such record­ illustrated article to be published fer, professor in Old Testament and ings. Of special worth would be re­ soon in THE STANDARD. Hebrew at Moody Bible Institute. cordings of messages given at the * * * Scheduled to start with the regular Centennial in St. Paul 1952. Such Rev. Floyd Bergfalk, pastor of services on Sunday, March 2, the gifts can be sent to the archivist of Broadway Baptist Church in Spo­ series will continue on Wednesday the Conference, Rev. David Guston, kane, Wash., was recently elected evenings, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, and 1480 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul 1, Minn. president of Spokane School of the conclude with the Sunday morning Bible. This school is a project of the and evening services on March 30. The parsonage of First Baptist local chapter of the National Asso­ Church in Forest City, Iowa, was ciation of Evangelicals. It provides enriched February 10 by the arrival courses of study in Teacher Train­ At Tabernacle Baptist Church in of Corwin Delmar. Rejoicing with ing and Bible Training with sessions Middlebury, Conn., Rev. Kenneth G. Rev. and Mrs. Delmar Dahl were in the fall and the spring. Richard is now the regular pastor. their other children, Craig, 4, and * * # Previously he served the church as Carla, 2. "To God be the Glory, Great Things interim pastor since last October * * # He Hath Done" was the title of an Jonathan David is the happy com­ artistically designed report book with While Cross spiral binding, distributed at the bination of names given to a son (Continued from page 181 born to Rev. and Mrs. A. Alexander recent annual meeting of First Bap­ Lambert of Immanuel Baptist Church tist Church in Cambridge, Minn. Fi­ Columbia—Mrs. T. R. Harris, 1901 N. in Minot, N.D., February 1. The nancial receipts for all causes totaled 47th St., Seattle 3„ Wash. mother, Edith Lovegren Lambert, was $37,992.13. Twenty new members were Dakota—Mrs. Delbert Gause. Mont­ graduated from Bethel College in received. The membership is now 364. rose, S.D. 1950; the father, in 1951. Mark and Projects for the new year include a Florida—Mrs. Allen Wangerin, 153 S. Faith are the Lamberts' other chil­ new parsonage. After an eight-year Oxalis Drive, Orlando, Fla. dren. successful pastorate, Rev. Robert E. Iowa—Mrs. George Ohsberg, Thomp­ * * * Norstrom left Cambridge recently son, Iowa to assume his new duties as director Lower Michigan—Mrs. Otto Peterson. Those who have been praying for of religious education for the Mid­ Box 69, Sawyer, Mich. Mark Peterson, son of Rev. and Mrs. west Baptist Conference. Upper Michigan—Mrs. Harry Snyder. Wilbur G. Peterson of First Baptist * * * 722 West A. St., Iron Mountain, Church in Alcester, S.D., will be glad "Attendance at the services was Mich. to learn that Mark's health is im­ good," writes Rev. George L. Asp in Mid-Atlantic—Mrs. H. M. Chcllberg. proving. There is even a possibility his first annual report to Bethel 71 Stonecre.st Drive, Bristol, Conn. that the disease has been checked. Baptist Church of Kerkhoven, Minn. Middle-East—Mrs. Don Alkema, Al- * * • "Especially I ani grateful for the kema Nursing Home, 135 Illinois Victorious Life meetings with interest noted in the Sunday school. Ave., Youngstown, Ohio Evangelist Hubert M i t c h e 11 are A goal for this year is better at­ Mid-West—Mrs. Harold Ericsson, 520 scheduled for March 9 through 16 tendance at evening services and on Oak Knolls Ave., Rockl'ord, 111, at Bethel Baptist Church, 919 N. La- prayer meeting nights." During the Minnesota—Mrs. Alfred Hogland, Rt. vergne in Chicago. Since his return year the pastor's study has been 2, Long Prairie, Minn. i rum missionary service in China remodeled and a heater was pur­ Neio England—Mrs. Joseph B. Gatie, and in India Mr. Mitchell has work­ chased for it. The church is hoping 49 Laurel St., Fairhaven, Mass. ed with Billy Graham Evangelistic that a new organ will soon be a Platte Valley -Mrs. Thad Armour, Crusade. He is also associated with reality. A memorial gift recently Cairo, Neb. the Chicago Christian Business brought the fund within $300 of its Wisconsin—Mrs. Leslie Annett, Box Men's group. Meetings will begin goal. February 27 and 28 are dates 595, Frederic, Wis. each evening at 7:30, Monday for Leadership Training classes with California—Mrs. Ernest O. Peterson, through Friday and Sundays at 7:00 Rev, Lee Kingsley, 885 Avenue 329, Kingsburg, Calif.

16 iu? THE STANDARD NO OTHER REFERENCE BIBLE Fragmentary Thoughts on has the outstanding features of Honoring Gods Word NAVE'S STXTDY

PON returning home from church, without seeing his own name in the BIBLE It lists all references for U where God's Word had been de­ text. each theme in one place clared, I fell to reflecting on modes —at the hottoro of page; Perhaps the Word of God is kept analyzes the entire Bible; of honoring the Word of God. The at a distance; it is remote rather 8,000 topics and sub­ following is the course which my topics. Genuine Morocco than immediate. It is enough to leather, hand grained. thoughts took. At your lined to edges, thin India own a copy; one need not read it. Christian paper. Over 1,800 pages, "A prophet is not without honor It is sometimes said that it is pleas­ bookitora $25 MOODY King James Version except in his own country and among ant to consider God's Word; and PRESS his own kin and in his own house." pleasant it surely is, especially as CHICAGO 10 In making this perceptive observa­ long as one considers it at such a tion our Lord, being a true prophet, safe distance. On the other hand, though so widely sold, is so little was thinking less of His own person one might become very distressed read. and more of His prophetic message, if he read it closely; I once heard i.e. of the Word of God. The Word of a man who acquired a very great But can a man really honor God's of God was not without honor except burden indeed from reading in this Word as long as, in one way or an­ in Nazareth. book. other, he avoids the admission that the message is addressed to him? Christendom is the "home country" Perhaps the Word of God is read Paraphrase of a parable: What do of the Word of God. It was within selectively. Perhaps it is said that you think? There were once two men. Christendom that the canon was certain passages do not apply to The first heard the words, "Repay determined, the text-recension es­ this "dispensation," or that certain no one evil for evil." Although he tablished, the documents preserved, injunctions (the severe ones) are not failed to say, "It is the Word of God." the meaning expounded and the doc­ intended for us, since God knows yet he took the message with a great trine extolled. Is it now the case that we are weak (being only hu­ deal of seriousness and began to that Christendom, which knows the man) and cannot satisfy such de­ pattern his life after this rule. The Word of God in this intimate fash­ mands. second also heard the words, "Repay ion, has come to regard the Word of no one evil for evil." He said, "It is God in the way in which the Nazar- Perhaps the Word of God is read God's Word," but he did not do it. enes regarded Christ? "The Word of pedantically, as if the scholarly and Which of the two honored God's God is not without honor except in impersonal examination of the doc­ Word? —Christendom ? " trine were more important than its personal appropriation. Christendom The Word of God is revered, though Christendom, of course, has it to certainly wants to know what the it is not read; it is admired, though its credit that it at least professes Word of God teaches, but this know­ it is not obeyed. to honor the Word of God. Still we ledge usually produces only new all know that there is often a dif­ books and discussions about the Philoneus Dialecticus ference between profession and per­ Word of God; seldom does it lead formance. Hence in spite of this to sack-cloth and ashes. Perhaps it profession we might still have some is because it is read in this way that doubts about the way in which the the Word of God is thought by so Word of God is honored in Chris­ many people to be dull and hard to tendom. read. Unless one is a pedant he will NEXT WEEK not find it exciting to read the Word * My Conversion, an unusual of God pedantically. r erhaps reading the Word of God testimony by J. W. Reid- is a formality rather than a vital ling, a policeman who after experience; it is the "proper thing" JT erhaps the Word of God is thought his remarkable conversion at a certain point in the church to have a magical power. Purely united with a Conference service (e.g., at the beginning of the spiritual religion is evidently a rare sermon, which thereafter says noth­ achievement. Popular religion seems church in California. ing at all about the text), at the to need a little superstition; it seems close of dinner, at bed-time, on sol­ to require formalities, images, ob­ + Thank God for Death, pro­ emn occasions. The Word of God is jects, even priests, on which atten­ vocative views on a vital commonly read without excitement. tion and devotion are centered. So subject by Dr. S. L. Mor­ Perhaps the Word of God is un­ perhaps the Word of God is regarded gan, Sr., a retired Southern as such an object, to which reverence derstood abstractly rather than con­ Baptist minister. cretely. Its declaration is interpreted is given without consideration of its and contemplated, rather than ap­ meaning. Perhaps this is the expla­ plied. One can read the Word of God nation of the fact that the Bible,

MARCH 3, 1958 (2071 15 Chaplain Walter R. Anderson is now senior Protestant chaplain for NEWS American troops in Wiesbaden, Ger­ ffiljta Peek many. With him are five other chap­ lains to carry on the work at four In This We Glory stations; two air bases, a iarge hos­ Gcd torbid thai I should IN pital and a huge housing area He glory, save in the cross of our is the main preacher in the 600 Lord Jesus Christ, by whom capacity chapel with two Sunday the world is crucified unto me, morning services. An assistant chap­ and I unto the world. BRIEF lain is overseeing the religious edu­ Galatians 6:14 cation program for 1,200 children. Tape recordings of sermons by 'It's a real challenge and I pray the Conference ministers, past and pres­ Lord to undertake for me," writes "The Old Testament and My Faith ent, constitute valuable historical Major Anderson who will furnish material. The Historical Committee Today" is the theme of a series of some interesting details of his vital meetings at Calvary Baptist Church, of the General Conference would ministry among "our boys" in an appreciate donations of such record­ Evanston, 111., with Dr. Charles Pfeif- illustrated article to be published fer, professor in Old Testament and ings. Of special worth would be re­ soon in THE STANDARD. cordings of messages given at the Hebrew at Moody Bible Institute. * * * Scheduled to start with the regular Centennial in St. Paul 1952. Such Rev. Floyd Bergfalk, pastor of gifts can be sent to the archivist of services on Sunday, March 2, the Broadway Baptist Church in Spo­ series will continue on Wednesday the Conference, Rev. David Guston, kane, Wash., was recently elected 1480 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul 1, Minn. evenings, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, and president of Spokane School of the ;onclude with the Sunday morning Bible. This school is a project of the and evening services on March 30. The parsonage of First Baptist local chapter of the National Asso­ Church in Forest City, Iowa, was ciation of Evangelicals. It provides enriched February 10 by the arrival courses of study in Teacher Train­ At Tabernacle Baptist Church in of Corwin Delmar. Rejoicing with ing and Bible Training with sessions Middlebury, Conn., Rev. Kenneth G. Rev. and Mrs. Delmar Dahl were in the fall and the spring. Richard is now the regular pastor. their other children, Craig, 4, and Previously he served the church as Carla, 2. "To God be the Glory, Great Things interim pastor since last October * * * He Hath Done" was the title of an Jonathan David is the happy com­ artistically designed report book with While Cross spiral binding, distributed at the bination of names given to a son (Continued from page 181 born to Rev. and Mrs. A. Alexander recent annual meeting of First Bap­ Lambert of Immanuel Baptist Church tist Church in Cambridge, Minn. Fi­ Columbia—Mrs. T. R. Harris, 1901 N. in Minot, N.D., February 1. The nancial receipts for all causes totaled 47th St., Seattle 3„ Wash. mother, Edith Lovegren Lambert, was $37,992.13. Twenty new members were Dakota—Mrs. Delbert Ganse, Mont­ graduated from Bethel College in received. The membership is now 364. rose, S.D. 1950; the father, in 1951. Mark and Projects for the new year include a Florida—Mrs. Allen Wangerin, 153 S. Faith are the Lamberts' other chil­ new parsonage. After an eight-year Oxalis Drive, Orlando, Fla. dren. successful pastorate, Rev. Robert E. Ioiva—Mrs. George Ohsberg, Thomp­ * * * Norstrom left Cambridge recently son, Iowa to assume his new duties as director Lower Michigan—Mrs. Otto Peterson. Those who have been praying for of religious education for the Mid­ Box 69, Sawyer, Mich. Mark Peterson, son of Rev. and Mrs. west Baptist Conference. Upper Michigan—Mrs. Harry Snyder. Wilbur G. Peterson of First Baptist * * * 722 West A. St., Iron Mountain. Church in Alcester, S.D., will be glad "Attendance at the services was Mich. to learn that Mark's health is im­ good," writes Rev. George L. Asp in Mid-Atlantic—Mrs. H. M. Chcllberg, proving. There is even a possibility his first annual report to Bethel 71 Stonecre.st Drive, Bristol, Conn. that the disease has been checked. Baptist Church of Kerkhoven, Minn. Middle-East—Mrs. Don Alkema, Al- * # * "Especially I am grateful for the kema Nursing Home, 135 Illinois Victorious Life meetings with interest noted in the Sunday school. Ave.. Youngstown, Ohio Evangelist Hubert Mitchell are A goal for this year is better at­ Mid-West—Mrs. Harold Ericsson, 520 scheduled lor March 9 through 16 tendance at evening services and on Oak Knolls Ave., Rockl'ord, 111. at Bethel Baptist Church, 919 N. La- prayer meeting nights." During the Minnesota- Mrs,. Alfred Hogland, Rt. vergne in Chicago. Since his return year the pastor's study has been 2, Long Prairie, Minn. from missionary service in China remodeled and a heater was pur­ Neio England—Mrs. Joseph B. Gatie. and in India Mr. Mitchell has work­ chased for it. The church is hoping 49 Laurel St., Fairhaven, Mass. ed with Billy Graham Evangelistic that a new organ will soon be a Platte Valley —Mrs. Thad Armour. Crusade. He is also associated with reality. A memorial gift recently Cairo, Neb. the Chicago Christian Business brought the fund within $300 of its Wisconsin—Mrs. Leslie Annett, Box Men's group. Meetings will begin goal. February 27 and 28 are dates 595, Frederic, Wis. each evening at 7:30, Monday for Leadership Training classes with California—Mrs. Ernest O. Peterson. through Friday and Sundays at 7:00 Rev. Lee Kingsley. 885 Avenue 329, Kingsburg, Calif.

ie :C':, THE STANDARD NEW ADDRESS Rev. Lucius Butler, 3119 Oi-Kashi- macho, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The March Rally of the Midwest *76c StwaU a£ *7ime District of the Women's Missionary Union of the Midwest Baptist Con­ Sitting by the seashore one day, I picked up a handful of ference wiii be held March 15 at sand and let it flow slowly through my fingers Sand is iifce Temple Baptist Church, 530 8th Si. time, I thought as each tiny grain escaped and mingled with \ Rockford, 111. The meeting will begin the millions of others. Instinctively I clutched some of it, almost at 10 a.m. with prayer time. Lunch­ wishing it were time. But»I could never so stay the time of God. eon will be served at 12:30 p.m., price What am I doing about the sands of time which are slipping $1.00. The speaker will be Mrs. An- through my fingers moment by moment? _ drew Nelson, returned missionary to the Philippines. Special music pro- Granting some infrequent, last minute salvations such as ;. vided by the Temple Church. GMG that of the thief on the cross, a continued spurning of God's girls will present their work in the opportune "nows" is more likely to precipitate one into a "now" * afternoon and project chairmen will that is too late. This was true of obstinate unbelievers like Paine, make reports. Voltaire and the Bible's "certain rich man." * * * Don't let your "nows" be too late! If you are not already a Rev. Clarence D. Anderson was Christian, God is graciously touching you with His sands of given a surprise birthday gift by his passing time. He would have you to regard and rightly use your congregation at Stanchfield (Minn.i "nows." He's given His Son that you may experience the "now" Baptist Church on January 22. In of repentance, of forgiveness, of justification. He says: "Behold, his expression of appreciation the now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." pastor writes, "It's wonderful to be If you've taken advantage of that "now" and have accepted pastor of people who are so thought- Christ, are you also capitalizing on the follow-ups? Now, ac­ V ful and generous." ft ifr 4 cording to the Word, is the time for Christians to put off such carnalities as anger, to yield their wills to God, to magnify their A $20,000 renovation program at Christ, to labor for, and with, Him. Riverview Baptist Church in McKees- port, Pa., is nearing its completion. Paul, after his conversion used profitably each of his "nows," Included in the project were pointing and when he came to the end of them he testified, "I am now of exterior brick, construction of ready." Are you now ready? If, like Paul, you've rightly handled - lighted cross, pulpit furniture, car­ the "nows" of your life, you'll never need to fear the "now" of peting of the auditorium, adding of your death. two new rooms in the basement, The Elim Challenger, Chicago putting in acoustic ceiling, and tiling of "loor. Dedication was held Febru- , ary 16 when several persons also re- dedicated themselves unto the Lord. ORDINATIONS Rev. A. W. Erickson, Rev. Gordon Rev. Robert A. Featherstone is pastor Sandau, Rev. Harvey Espeland, Rev. of the church. Thomas Albright Rawlin Johnson, Rev. Winston Sher- * * * At Temple Baptist Church, Chi­ wick, Rev. J. Stanley Rendahl, a Dr. Daniel Nystrom, Lutheran cago, 111., January 31, 1958. Moder­ pastors quartet: Wilbur Peterson. minister, will speak at the united ator, Rev. S. Bruce Fleming; clerk. Gus Tillman, Clifford Rowe and .-»' Swedish radio service over WGES, Rev. E. James Schubring. Ordination David Schwartz, and a duet, Mrs. Chicago, Sunday, March 9 at 8 a.m. sermon by Rev. William Gustafson. Edwin Lundgren and Leroy Olson. Other parts by Dr. Don Anderson, Rev. Credo Erickson, pastor of the SPECIAL MEETINGS Rev. Lloyd W. Dahlquist, Rev. C. Geo. ordaining church, pronounced the Rev. Ralph Gade Ericson, Rev. William J. Krutza and benediction. March 4-16, Pioneer Avenue Bap­ Rev. Robert W. Teague. Rev. Thomas Kugene Linn tist Church, Puyallup, Wash. Albright, a member of the ordaining Rev. Robert E. McKinney church, is a graduate of Moody Bible At Ridgeview Baptist Church, March 18-23, Bethel Baptist Church, Institute Technical Course. He an­ Davenport, Iowa, February 10, 1958. Kerkhoven, Minn. ticipates a foreign assignment this Moderator, Rev. Arthur Westerhoff; March 25-30, First Baptist Church. summer to Bolivia, South America. clerk, Rev. Roger L. Hedberg. Or­ Grand Marais, Minn. dination sermon by Dr. Robert D. April 1-6, First Baptist Church. Credo D. Erickson Culver; ordination prayer by Rev. Two Harbors, Minn. At Kulm Baptist Church, Kulm, Fred T. Miller. Other parts by Rev. April 8-20, Salem Baptist Church, N.D., January 30, 958. Moderator, Russell Baustian, Rev. Victor O. Ashland, Wis. Rev. Wesley Lindbl om; clerk, Rev. Erickson, Perry O. Hedberg, Rev. April 29-May 4, Evangel Baptist David M. Schwartz, Ordination ser- George A. Magnuson, Rev. Harry Church. Youngstown, Ohio mon by Rev, Oscar R. Gunnerfeldt; Menzies, and Rev. Donald G. Peter­ Evangelist Ronald Dalzell ordination prayer by Rev. W. R. Dan- son. Rev. Eugene Linn has served as pastor of the ordaining church since March 11-16, Lake Norden Baptist ielson. Other parts by Rev. Oliver ,Tulv 1, 1957. Church, Lake Norden, S.D. Omanson, Rev, C, Walter Bunger,

MARCH 3. 1958 (209) n For and About Women

WHITE CROSS

By EVA TAPPER

The National White Cross Com­ mittee wishes to extend to all Conference women greetings in Jesus' Our GMG wonderful name. Surely we are priv­ ileged to have come to know Him. no church. Bethel reports that a Knowing Him we desire to serve number of girls have started to come Him and in what better way can GMG at Bethel Baptist Church in to Sunday school as a result of GMG. we do this than through the White Joliet, 111., was started in May 1956. Last year all the girls met together. Cross program, in providing the tools It has proven to be a rich blessing In June the decision was made to with which our foreign missionaries to the girls who come each week and continue throughout the summer. can bring the Gospel to those in to counselors who plan the program. The schedule included a regular lands where the Word of God does Thirty-five Junior and sixteen Jun­ meeting one week and a social time not abound. ior High and Senior girls are enrolled the following week for the two- The committee is busy at least one in the two groups which meet Mon­ month period. Some of the "Specials" day each month unpacking the quota day evenings. Average attendance of held during this time were a barbe­ parcels sent by the local women's the two groups combined is thirty. cue, weiner roast, ice cream social, missionary societies. Of the fifty-one girls who belong to swim party and watermelon hike. We are grateful for the response Bethel's GMG, twenty-five are at- By the time fall came, there was from our women in contributing tenders of other churches or go to no need to begin a fall program like supplies for our hospitals and schools, most groups must do. The girls had as well as monies needed for ship­ sponding so willingly to this appeal been coming all summer—so they ping and for the Tezpur Hospital we were able to send a check in the just kept coming! The only differ­ linen fund. The opening of the new amount of $800 to our hospital in ence, they brought more friends. wing of the Tezpur Hospital made it Tezpur last December. Counselors and girls were happy that necessary to ask for an additional Several new missionary societies they had grown to the place where three hundred dollars for the fund. are coming into our fellowship each they must become two groups. Jun­ Because Conference women are re- year and for their benefit we are iors meet with counselors: Mrs. Ells­ printing the list of State and Dis­ worth Peterson, Mrs. Roy Miller, Mrs. trict Chairmen. Please contact your Thomas Haver, and Mrs. Harley Pe­ More Love chairman if you have not received tersen and Mrs. Helen Dalton. Jun­ a quota. The 1958-59 quotas will be ior Highs and Seniors meet with Mrs. Didn't you find it a rich experience, out by September 1. You should reg­ Fred Richter and Miss Carol Miller. to meditate on the verses dealing ister your society with your chair­ Perhaps it will not be long before with "love" that we learned during man early. the two older groups will be dividing. February? There are so many won­ derful verses on this subject, let us Your '57-'58 quota should be sent Well-planned meetings include the concentrate on a few more of them in to 5750 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago opening ritual, a business meeting for this month. Remember that of 26, 111., by May 1. Fifty cents per led by GMG officers and members, pound for over-seas shipping should special activities including hand­ the three great virtues of the Chris­ accompany the quota. Checks should craft projects and games, songs and tian life, love is the one that "never be made out to Board of Women's studies. Members are earning awards faileth" and is "the greatest" of Work designated White Cross and in the Award Program, participating them all. sent to same address. in missionary education projects and Alaska—Mrs. Harlow Peterson, Box giving, and are interested in the 1372, Spenard, Alaska Reading Program. Feasting on God's Word Canada (Alberta!—Miss Helen John­ The young ladies Deborah Class ROMANS 5:8. But God com- son, Route 1, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, at Bethel has taken over the project mendeth his love toward us, Canada of being Prayer Partners to GMGers. in that, while we were yet (Central)—Mrs. E. Sundmark1, Box All the folk at Bethel are thanking sinners, Christ died for us. 248, Erickson, Manitoba, Canada God for each life which is helped (Continued on page 16) through the GMG program.

18 (210) THE STANDARD For and About Men years that he accepted or rejected the things he had learned from in­ fancy. He sensed instinctively adult attitudes toward himself. He dis­ There Is a Lad Here cerned the genuine and detected insincerity, and all too often he dis­ What's Your Church Doing For Him? covered that to be a "Christian" meant something dreadfully dull. By LLOYD D. MATTSON He admired Joshua and Daniel, he suffered shipwreck with Paul. He took his place beside Stephen and The problem with most men is The merits and objections of the gladly shared his torment. He sin^ that they too soon forget what it's various clubs have been discussed in cerely welcomed the Savior into a like to be a boy. The urgency and the columns of THE STANDARD, along heart he acknowledged to be dread­ dignity of adult life press in with with reports of club activity from fully sinful. demands that block man's ability to many churches. There are valid rea­ But the men of the church often recapture the magic of boyhood years. sons why one or another of the failed to impress. Sermons were tol­ Life's dimensions become hard and existing organizations may not fit erated as earthy ore bearing occa­ fixed with no allowance for the won­ every situation, but the cry most sional story-gems. Long prayers sent derful flexibility of man's spirit. Pity often heard is: we have no leader­ him scurrying to the hymn book to the man so poverty stricken that ship. No program, however well plan­ do research on the number of o's in the glitter of gold outshines the glory ned and tested, can exist without The Old Rugged Cross. But a preach­ of sunset over a wooded hill. "Get­ men to lead. er or pray-er . . . across a campfire, ting ahead" may become a god as sharing real adventure, teaching him surely and as fatally as the calf at Some men defend their inactivity secrets of wood-lore, reached him. the foot of Sinai. in this area on the ground that there is no genuine need. They claim that So did the deacon with hammer in Too many dads, deacons, pastors the Sunday Bible school, youth hand helping build a wren house. and church men in general will see groups, summer camps, VBS and And their voices took on authority. themselves in the above description. similar activities provide adequately The man who remembers these Some will smile tolerantly and man­ for the boy's needs. But such argu­ things knows how worthwhile it is fully plunge the deeper into "ma­ ment betrays how easily and far we for men who love the Lord Jesus turity," proud of a budding ulcer. drift from a recalling of the realities to be close to boys in things boys Others, swept helplessly by a tide of of life as they appear to a lad. enjoy. Didn't Jesus say, "Ye are the circumstance, feel too weak to alter Club work appeals primarily to light of the world . . ."? Sometimes their course. It is hoped there will boys from about eight to fourteen. boys need the light up close that be a few in each church who can These are years of adventure, ima­ they might better see the truth of still pause now and then for a deep gination, discovery, "gang-spirit," the Word. breath of freedom, carrying a rare idealism and above all, hero-worship. fragrance from earlier years. It is The balding, paunchy deacon might Adults may be amused at the chang­ these few who can help the lads we momentarily lose the victory as an ing moods of boys, but to the man have here. autumn rain trickles down his neck, who remembers, these years were all but to the boys sharing the fall important. There is a neglected ministry to camp-out . . . he's the greatest man these boys. The majority of our Con­ He recalls that it was during these in the world. And he's a Christian. ference churches have no boys' club program. How many hundred's of boys attending these churches must look elsewhere for boy-centered ac­ tivity? When Saints Go Churches with boys' clubs report / \ profitable experiences. Good pro­ grams are not difficult to find. Dur­ Marching ing the past fifteen years the Chris­ Memoirs by Ethel Ruff « tian Service Brigade has emerged as perhaps the leading inter-church With engaging wit and warmth, a remarkable woman here Christian boys' club. The Awana recounts experiences from childhood to the present, a story movement, found chiefly in the Chi­ as iascinatiag as prize-winning fiction. cago area, has a loyal following. Sky $3.50 Pilots with a strong missionary em­ Order today from phasis, appeals to many churches. Boy Scouts serves several groups, BAPTIST CONFERENCE PRESS and others sponsor clubs of various S75Q N. Ashland Ave.. Chicago 26, 111. programs and contents.

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Tracts Free # A CONFERENCE Baptist in Ashland, Wis., has authored two tracts which are being offered free in any quan­ tity which can be used without waste. One is a salvation tract, "He's Got Your Number," with striking illustra­ tions and a direct Gospel appeal. The other, "I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life," with the head of Christ on the front cover, deals with the danger of using, dispensing and brewing strong liquor. Even this tract ends on the Good-news note, ex­ tending to sinners the invitation to come and reason with the Lord, who will abundantly pardon. The tracts In his church study Rev. Milton Satterberg dictates daily one-minute can be obtained by addressing re­ messages which bring comfort and guidance to hundreds of needy people. quests to Salem Baptist Church, Ashland, Wis. • THIS IS about the biggest thing ments after the recording has been that has ever happened to me," made someone calls, and thus it goes writes Rev. Milton Satterberg of on day and night with a testimony Seven CBS Presentations Grace Baptist Church in Worcester, for Christ. • THE PUBLIC Affairs Department Mass., about his telephone ministry. "I have had several inquiries from of CBS News is presenting a series "All of a sudden I find myself min­ those who have listened, and letters of one-hour symposium-discussions istering to about 500 people or more of appreciation come in to my of­ en vital issues, televized from New a day! No need to wait for an Easter fice," reports the Worcester pastor. York City certain Sundays at 5 p.m. congregation here!" "Many, many, Catholic friends listen EST. Beginning was made February The electronic equipment that daily to the Gospel, one of whom it 23 with a discussion on "Education makes this ministry possible is in­ has been my privilege to deal with for What?" The next program, sched­ stalled by the Bell Telephone sys­ personally about her soul. 'Behold, I uled for March 16, is titled "The Role tem, and consists of a special tele­ have set before thee an open door,' of the Scientist in America's Future." phone line and a recording and Jesus said, and this is one of the The aim is to provide viewers and answering instrument. Each day most effectual doors He has ever listeners with a comprehensive ap­ Pastor Satterberg records a one- seen fit to open to me for the proach to the great challenges facing minute message, and invariably mo­ spreading of His Gospel." .the Free World. reads, "READ SOVIET LITERA­ Red Literature Offensive TURE." Dr. Holsinger added. "We inspected THE VERDUGO HOME • COMMUNISM is effectively wag­ news stands, book stores, and wherever ing a literature offensive in break­ literature was being sold, and discovered FOR THE AGED books on communism very forcefully ing down the encrusted fortifications Los Angeles, Calliorma displayed. We questioned dealers and of century-old ideas in the land of they informed us that Soviet literature Has positions open for India," so stated Dr. Paul Holsinger was their best seller. The only other Superintendent and Matron of Santa Barbara, Calif., in a recent type of literature that was competitive report of his visit to India. In New to the Soviet propaganda was American- Management ability essential printed Western pulp magazines. The Delhi, he noted a huge sign resting people are Interpreting America through Contact: on top of a tall building, situated American life of a century ago, and of MR. DARREL FULBRIGHT on one of the main thoroughfares, lurid stories of corruption and blood­ encouraging the people to "READ shed. We found very Inferior Christian 1032 South Gladys Literature, and very little that in any­ SOVIET BOOKS." In Calcutta a sim­ San Gabriel, Calif way would confute Communism." ilar sign leading from the airport FENS

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In the New Testament, besides the four Gospels, there are 23 other books all of which were written in the first century. An interesting fact about these books and especially the epis­ tles written by Paul, is that when we bring them together, their scattered allusions to the Life of Christ make a complete bare outline of this life Steel reinforced concrete walls of auditorium held in place by —as a sort of Gospel outside the braces until end walls and steel girders are erected (this part of Gospels: * work will be completed in 10 days) basement under platform and The birth of Jesus under the law cement floor already completed. Seating capacity 1,200 plus Nursery iGalatians 4:4): His lineage, of the and Cradle Roll facilities and rest rooms. seed of David < Romans 1:1-4); His public ministry, with its limitations YOU CAN HELP! to the Jews (Romans 15:8); His hu­ We need this building now! Your purchase of our bonds will enable miliation (II Corinthians 8:9); His us to complete it on schedule . . . June 1! According to our present band of disciples (I Corinthians rate of growth, we should increase our Elementary School enroll­ 15:5); the miracles wrought by His ment: our Sunday school attendance and our church membership iisciples (II Corinthians 12:12); the* to three times their present size by the end of this year. We can authority of Jesus' teachings (I Cor­ do this, if we have the necessary financing to complete our buildings. inthians 7:10; compare I Corinthi­ ans 7:25); the character of Jesus as God Is Answering Prayer the ideal of wisdom, truth, self sac­ Our second Educational Building is almost completed and we are rifice, gentleness and love (I Corin­ making progress every week. Souls are being saved and our Tuesday thians 1:30); Romans 9:1; 15:1-3; evening Visitation is averaging over 100 in attendance. But there II Corinthians 10:1; Galations 2:20); are multitudes to be won in this the greatest mission field in the details of the Last Supper (I Cor­ America. Why not invest your money so that you will receive 5% inthians 11:23-25); the betrayal (I interest now and compound spiritual interest throughout eternity? Corinthians 11:23); the attitude of the rulers (I Corinthians 2:8); the % * "* "'• ' crucifixion (II Corinthians 13:4); the burial and resurrection (I Corinthi­ I ans 15:4); and the appearance to the disciples after the resurrection (I Corinthians 15:5-8). Thus by reading again the four Gospels, and the "Gospel outside the Gospels," another beatitude or "Blessed are ye" will be ours!

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MAKCH 3. 1958 (2J31 21 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, Cortland St. and Fairfield Ave. 47. Tol. AL. 2-3333.—Millard J. Erickson, CHURCH DIRECTORY past6r, 1909 N. Fairfield 47. Tel. DI. 2-0833. (Tbese paid advertisements make only GRACE. 7848 S. Normal Ave. 20. Tel VI. 6-2029. a partial list of Conference churches.) —James E. Fryar, pastor, 100S5 S. Albany Ave., Evergreen Park. Tel. GArden 4-1762. CALIFORNIA KILDARE AVENUE, Kildare and Beldea Aves. CHIiORIN BURBANK. FAITH, 2821 W. Burbank Boulevard. 39. Tel. SP. 2-6257.—Donald A. Dye, pastor Tel. TH. 2-577B.—Lloyd W. Campbell, pastor, 4248 W. Belden Ave. Tel. SP. 2-6257. 626 N. Niagara. Tel. TH 6-7161. NORTHWEST, Peterson and Francisco Aves. 45. GARDEN GROVE, NUTWOOD STREET, 12291 Tel. ROgers Park 1-1012.—Lloyd W. Dahlquist, Dollars Go To Work Nut-wood St. Tel. LEhign 9-0127.—Glenn E. pastor, 6039 N. Franciscu 45. Tel. BR. 4-0040. Solum, pastor, 10602 Dallas Drive, Anaheim. SALEM, 9900 S. Clairemont. Tel. BEverly 8-3633. Tel. PRospect 4-5593. —S. Bruce Fleming, pastor, 10317 S. Fairfield One Sunday morning some pen­ KINGSBURG, FIRST, 1753 Draper St. Tel. Twin- Ave. 43. Tel. CEdarcrest 3-7289. oaks 7-3310.—Roger E. Youngquist, pastor, SOUTH SHORE. Coles Ave. and Cheltenham nies, nickels, dimes, quarters and 1530 Winter Street. Tel. Twinoaks 7-2380. PI. 49. Tel. RE. 4-0097.—Donald E. Anderson, dollars dropped into a collection LAKEWOOD, FIRST, 5336 Arbor Road. Tel. HAr- pastor, 1731 E. 84th PI. Tel. RE 1-6831. rison 5-6409.—Harold S. Carlson, pastor, 4143 TEMPLE, 107th St. and Emerald Ave. Tel. PU. plate. They nudged one another Greenbrier Road. Tel. HArrison 5-9623. 5-2345.—William A. Gustafson, pastor, 10726 happily and whispered, "Aren't you LONG BEACH, DELTA AVENUE, 1401 W. Ward- S. Emerald Ave. Tel. PU. 5-2345. low Ro-rd. Tel. GA 7-3759. CHICAGO HEIGHTS. IMMANUEL, 1445 Chicago glad we've come to church? There LOS ANGELES, BALDWIN HILLS, 4700 W. Santa Road. Tel. SKyline 5-1659.—Henry Nelson, Barbara Ave. S. Tel. AX. 4-3200.—Sidney A. pastor, 1441 Chicaao Road. Tel. SKyline 5-4633. are lots of ways to help here." Hatch, nastor, 5321 Maymont Dr., 43. Tel. EVANSTON, CALVARY, Elmwood Avenue and AX. 1-6055. Lake St.—E. James Schubring, pastor, 1431 Some of the coins marched up to LOS ANGELES, ELEVENTH STREET, 11th and Elmwood Ave. Tel. UNiversity 4-1248. the pulpit to help the pastor and a Bixel Sts. 15. Tel. HI. 9-3572.—Gordon E. GALESBURG, BETHEL. 1196 North Academy St. Johnson, pastor, 3525 Muscatel Circle, Rose- at Fremont. Tel. 9-1736.—Donald G. Peterson, few of those said, "We'll put some mead, Calif. pastor, 1170 N. Academy St. Tel. 9-1986. OAKLAND. LAKESIDE. 3rd Ave. at E. 15th St. HINSDALE, Fuller at Oak. Tel. FAculty 3-1023. gas in his car so he can visit folks Tel. HIgate 4-4990.—Oriel L. Hansen, pastor, —Arthur Freeburg, pastor, 711 N. County that can't come to church." 780 Prospect Ave. 10. Line ?->ad. PASADENA, BETHEL, 128 So. Oak Knoll Ave.— HOMEWOOD. 183rd St. and Governor's High­ "We're going to help the choir get Henry Lord, pastor, 1475 Grand Oaks Ave. way. Tel. SYcamore 8-9856.—James M. Smith, RESEDA, FIRST, Sherman Way and Yolando pastor, 1207 Olive Road. TeJ. SYcamore 8-3647. the new music they want for East­ Ave. Tel. Dlcnens 3-1783.—Ned H Holmgren JOLIET. BETHEL, Jackson and Herkimer Sts.- pastor. 19046 Friar St Charles W. Ferguson, pastor, 1608 Mayfield er," warbled a quartet of bills and SAN DIEGO, CLAIREMONT, 2610 Galveston St. Ave. Tel. 3-1420. they added, "and if some of the rest Tel. BR. 6-1922.— Roy E. McGrath, pastor, MONMOUTH, IMMANUEL. 409 So. First Street. 3241 Geronimo St. Tel. BR. 62457 -Victor O. Erickson, pastor, 330 N. 5th St. of you will come along we'll get some SAN DIEGO, COLLEGE AVENUE, 4647 College Tel. 1226. Ave. 15. Tel. IU. 2-7222.— Mile, L. Nixon, pas­ ROCKFORD, TEMPLE. 5th Ave. at 8th St. Tel. more Gospel Hymnals so there'll be tor. 6106 Arosa St. 15. 2-4233.—Harold L. Christenson, pastor, 106 enough of them to go around." SAN FRANCISCO. TEMPLE. 3355 - 19th Avenue. Paris Ave. Tel. 3-6604. Tel. LOmbard 6-4000.—Magnus G. Berglund, SKOKIE, SKOKIE VALLEY, Sharp Corner School. Down in the furnace room an­ pastor. Tel lUniper 7-0824. Sl-okie Hwy at Gross Point Rd. (Wed. meet­ SAN JOSE, WILLOW GLEN, 1292 Minnesota ings at 8600 Niles Center Rd.)—Arthur E. H other group of coins helped to keep Ave. 25. Tel. CY. 3-3612.—Stanley Geo L. Barber, oastor, 8838 Luna Ave., Morton Grove. lohnson, pastor, 1370 Cherry Ave. Tel. CY. Tel. OR' 3-6880. the fire going and clean the church. 5-4975. WAUKEGAN, IMMANUEL, 1016 Grand Ave. TeL SPRING VALLEY. CASA DE ORO, 9978 Campo DElta 6-0989.—Walter O. Olson, pastor, 32 N. "We're going to Baptist Conference Road 3Vz miles from San Diego City limits. Chapel. Tel. ONtario 2-4857. Press to order a new supply of quar­ Tel. HO. 9-3196.—Ernest M. Anderson, pastor, IOWA terlies, Search; Storymate and Today 3963 El Canto Drive. CEDAR RAPIDS, EDGEWOOD, Cor. E Ave. and TURLOCK, CALVARY, Locust and Columbia. Edgewood Rd. N.W.—Fred T. Miller, pastor, for Sunday school," shouted an­ Tel. 4-4624.—Axel A. Anderson, pastor, 613 431 - 19th St. N.W. Tel. EMpire 4-4935. Hiah Street. Tel. 4-7288. DAVENPORT. GRANDVIEW, Judson and Locust other group as they hopped in an WHITTIER, BETHANY. 10252 Mills Avenue. Tel. Sts—George A. Magnuson, pastor, 1804 E. envelope and started on their way. OX. 6-3315.—Wayne I. Wessner, pastor, 11103 Locust St. Tel. 2-2244. Chadsey Drive. Tel. OX. 6-7826. DES MOINES. UNION PARK. E. 9th and Arthur. Some of the money went to new CANADA —Clayton E Bolinder, pastor, 743 Arthur Ave. WINNIPEG. MAN., GRANT MEMORIAL, 261 Tel. AM. 6-7582. little churches that were just be­ Colony St. Tel. SPruce 2-7208.—G. E Splinter, SIOUX CITY. CENTRAL. 10th and Virginia Sts. Tel. 8-4841.—R. P. Bronleewe, pastor, 1811 ginning. Some went to help in Indian pastor, 858 Garfield St. Tel. SU. 3-5007. Court. St. work in Northern Minnesota. Some COLORADO MASSACHUSETTS went by plane to Alaska and wrote DENVER, IMMANUEL, East 4th Avenue and BOSTON. CALVARY. 286 Ashmont St.. Dorches­ Garfield.- Robert I. Wells, pastor, 909 Adams ter, (near Ashmont Subway Sta.) Tel. TAlbot back, "We're so thrilled to be helping St. 6. David G. Brostrom, ass't. pastor. 1705 5-7832.—George S. McNeill, pastor, 1044 Brook Hanover, Aurora. Road, Milton. Tel. CUnningham 6-3460. in the three churches up here. There BROCKTON, TRINITY, 848 S. Main Street. Tel. are lots of people to reach. More CONNECTICUT 1850.—Carl L. Holmberi,, pastor, 116 Hillberg BRIDGEPORT. TEMPLE. 360 Colorado Ave. Tel. Ave. Tel. 8-3476. dollars could come here to work. ED. 3-8716.—S. Willard Samuelson, pastor, 101 NEW BEDFORD, ELIM, 205 Middle St. Tel. WY. Elmwood Place. Tel. FO. 7-6711. 3-4196.—Edward J. Hales, pastor, 69 Ocean Glad the Dads of the Conference are HARTFORD, BETHEL. Broad and Russ Streets. St. Tel. WY. 4-3657. interested in Alaska missions." Tel. CHapel 6-6927.—Frank C. Zaqunis, pas­ NORWOOD. EVANGELICAL BAPTIST, corner tor, 74 Allendale Road. Tel. CHapel 9-0973. Walpole and Berwick.—Philip N. Backstrom, Some of the money went far away pastor, 234 Walpole St. Tel. NOrwood 7-2905. DELAWARE SHARON, EVANGELICAL BAPTIST, temporarily across the sea to help in mission WILMINGTON. GRACE. Vandever Ave. and meeting at Town Hal!.—C. Alan Olsson, pas­ Church St. Tel. OL. 6-2253.—Walter E. Julian, tor, 1021 Washington St., Canton, Mass. Tel. hospitals and schools for brown skin­ pastor, 2900 Broom St. Tel. PO. 4-0549. • CAnton 6-1251. ned people. They sent the message FLORIDA WORCESTER, BELMONT STREET, (Corner Foun­ AZALEA PARK. ORLANDO. Grace, Lake Un­ tain St.). Tel. PLeasant 3-7989.—Oscar B. back, "We can't understand what derbill Road at Capehart Drive.—John D. Anderson, pastor, 11 Ruthven Ave. these folks say but we're happy to Lundberg, paetor, 3500 Finch Ave., Orlando, WORCESTER, GRACE, Sterling and Harlan Sts. Tel. 4-4497. —Milton J. G. Satterberg, pastor, 26 lorsberg be here helping our faithful mis­ ILLINOIS St. Tel. PL. 7-0215. sionaries," and that was the word Chicago MICHIGAN ADDISON STREET. 1242 Addison St. 13. Tel. WE. CADILLAC, TEMPLE HILL, East Bremen and that came from Assam, Japan, the 5-2357.—Aymond W. Anderson, pastor, 7001 North Simons Sts. Tel. PRos. 5-9094.—Vern A. Philippines, Ethiopia and South N. Monon 30. Tel. SP. 4-2980. Wessman, pastor, 415 E. Nelson St. Tel. PRos. BETHEL, 919 N. Lavergne Ave. 51. Tel. ES. 5-5313. America. 8-1960.—James E. Rentz, pastor, 3131 N. Na- DETROIT, (East Side). CHANDLER PARK DRIVE toma Ave. 34. Tel. BE. 7-2177. BAPTIST. 17300 Chandler Park Drive at Guil­ Another little company of bills CENTRAL AVENUE, Central Ave. and Iowa St. ford. Tel. TU. 4-1685.—Bert C. Orman, pastor, 51. Tel. MA. 6-8575.—Gordon G. Johnson, pas­ 5784 Hereford. Tel. TU. 5-6060. went to THE STANDARD office to pay tor, 1136 Edmer Ave., Oak Park. Tel. EU. DETROIT. ELIM, 19333 Lahser Road 19. Tel. for STANDARD subscriptions and while 6-3927. KE. 3-7253.—Severin Y. Bernas, pastor, 21440 EDGEWATER. Hollywood and Glenwood Ave». Cambridae Ave. 19. they were there they said, "Look, 40.Tel. LO. 1-5410.—D. Thurlow Yaxley, pas­ MUSKEGON, DALTON, Holton (M-20) and Bard here's a story about us for boys and tor, 5142 Jarlath Ave., Skokie. Tel. OR. 4- Roads.—James Selander, pastor, 3751 Holton 2720. Road. girls," and they chuckled happily ELIM, 73rd and Greenwood Ave. 19. Tel. MI. MUSKEGON, LAKESIDE, Denmark St. and Miner 3-0042.—Howard Carlson, pastor, 8347 Rhodes Ave. Tel. 5-1104.—Gordon H. Anderson, pas­ in the work they were sent to do. Ave. Tel. HU. 8-1560. tor, 2129 Miner Ave. Tel. 5-1184.

22 (214) THE STANDARD Considering the Cross CLASSIFIED ^Directory of the (Continued from page 3) ADVERTISEMENTS BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE We find ourselves in New Orleans 35 cents a line, minimum charge 70 OF AMERICA on the day of auction—the day when cents. Copy is due on Thursday. 11 days Letters relative to missionary matters preceding date al issue. and all contributions designated for mis­ husbands and wives were separated sionary purposes should be addressed to never to see each other again and RECORDING BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE children were held tight for that last William C. Tapper "THE LIVELINESS OP CHRIST" and loving embrace. The auctioneer with Exec. Secretary, Board of Trustees "HE GIVETH MORE GRACE," re­ William Turnwall hammer in hand stands at the desk. cording by Floyd Bergfalk, 78 RPM. Secretary of Home Missions A beautiful dark-skinned girl mounts Vocal and Organ. ?1.05 pftts 25 cents John A. Wilcox the stand and looks out over the postage charge. Order direct W2US Secretary of Foreign Missions Euclid. Spokane 17, Wash. Lawrence F. Swanson sea of faces seeking someone who Secretary of Bible School has real pity for her plight. Two RETREAT SPOT and Youth Work coarse-appearing men begin to bid, 5750 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago 2G, 111. but just then a fine distinguished LOOKING FOR the right spot for your Tel. LOngbeach 1-3740 retreat? Call Harvey Russell. FTJlton All correspondence relating to and con­ gentleman sees the girl's heavenward 5-8785 (Blue Island). tributions for our educational work look and observes the movements of should be addressed to her lips and is moved by the pathos experience paid the price of our re­ BETHEL COLLEGE AND SEMINARY of the situation. He begins to bid demption. This is the core of the Carl H. Lundquist, President HSU N. Snelling Ave St. Paul 1, Minn. amid the scowls and angry under­ cross' message and it is this which tones of the two men. He bids high, brings hope to the human breast. then higher—high above the so- Shout it out! Christ has paid re­ called market value. demption's price. Edgar Funeral Homes The hammer falls and the girl is 4821 N. Damen, Chicago purchased. The fine gentleman then LOngbeach 1-2(116 sends a small boy for the blacksmith 1107 W. 79 St., Chicago to unshackle the girl, who then is RAdeUffe 3-0876 free. To the girl this fine cultured gentleman says, "I have bought you. I like to look off out my window and paid a great price, you are free, go quote this, very slowly. I can see it all. home." She stands there a moment and it seems to cheer me. I have more "over there" than here, and I say: in mute silence and then cries so 5304 N. CLARK STREET that every ear can hear her, "He "The grave can hold no victory redemmed me, he redeemed me—I Gustaf Larson & Co. And death can hold no_ sting will serve him all my life." It is Formerly of 29 E. Madison St. For those who love the name of — Telephone LOngbeach 1-7619 — Christ this that we want every ear to hear. And crown Him Lord and King." Jesus Christ has through the cross CHICAGO 40, ILL. Z.B.

MINNESOTA ST. PAUL. BETHANY, Territorial and Seal St. 4. OREGON CAMBRIDGE. FIRST, S. Main and Third AT.. —Walfred W lohnson, pastor, 560 Cromwell PORTLAND TEMPLE. 7th Ave. N.E. and Clacka­ "LE. Tel. 13R. Robert E. Norstrom, paste mas St. Tel. BElmont 6 4953,—Ellis £. Eklal, CHISHOLM, FIRST, 321 Second Street N.W.— ST. PAUL. CENTRAL. Roy St. and Shield* AT». pastor Orville Johnson, pastor. Tel. CLearwater 4.—Warren Magnuson, pastor, 748 Cottage 13. PENNSYLVANIA 4-3552. RT. PAUL. PAYNE AVENUE, Payne and Sh»* WARREN, CALVARY, Redwood and Center St». DULUTH, BETHANY, 59th Ave. W and Ramsey Aves. I. Tel. PR S-S930.—J. Leonard Carroll, Tel, 1681.—Paul Obinger, pastor, 3 Verbeck St. Tel. MArket 4-1130.—William T. Horn, pastor, 1167 Jessie St Tel. PR 1-2.750. St. Tei. 957. pastor, 92.2 N. 57th Ave. West. Tel. MArket TWO HARBORS. FIRST, 712 Third Ave.—Hugh SOUTH DAKOTA 4-3449. A Cowan, pastor, 712 Third Ave. Tel. 961-R, SIOUX FALLS. CENTRAL, Eighth St, al Sprinu DULUTH. BETHEL, lltb Ave, E. and 4th 'it. Tel. VIRGINIA. FIRST. 405 So. Fourth Ave. Tel. Ave.--Maurice A. Wessman, pastor, 1901 Pen- RAodoH 81798,—Tel. study RAndoii i-4701. 691-W-—Everett C. Wolfe, pastor. da) Lane. Tel, 24222. -Ray Ashmun, pastor, 318 No, ilth Aye. E. MONTANA WASHINGTON Tel. RAndolf 4-3010. GREAT FALLS. GRACE, Corner 2nd AT*, and BELLINGHAM. CHAMPION STREET. !08 E. Cham­ DULUTH, TEMPLE, 22nd Ave. W. and 3rd Si, 7th St. No.—Bert D. Gilbert, pastor, 115 7th pion. Tel. 6082.—Clifford M. Dickau. pastor, Tel. RAndoii 2-4141.—lames L. Masor pas­ St. N. 308 W. Illinois. Tel. 2202. tor, 403 N. 22 Ave. W. Tel. RAndolph 7-3563. NEW JERSEY SEATTLE, BALLARD. W. 63rd and 20th AYS MINNEAPOLIS. BETHEL, 24th St. and 28th Ave. MONTCLAIR. BETHEL. 13 Trinity Place. Tel. N.W.—Kenneth L. Miles, M.A., Th.D., paatoi So.—Clarence O. Larson, pastor, 2332- -31st Pilgrim 4-3066—David Virkler, pastor, 9 Trin­ 8030-21st Ave. N.W., Seattle 7, Wash. Ave. S. 6. Tel. PArker 1-3451. ity Place. SEATTLE, CENTRAL, Cor. Pine and Ninth Sts. MINNEAPOLIS. BETHLEHEM, 13th Ave, S. and WEST ORANGE. PLEASANTDALE, 700 Pleasant —Ralph M. Gade, pastor, 2407 Harvard Ave 8th St. 4. Tel. FEderal 8-7$53.—Eric N. Lind­ Valley Way. Tel. REdwood 1-4647.—James B. N. 9. holm, pastor, 3500 Park Ave. 7. Tel. TAvlor SEATTLE, DUNLAP, Rainier Ave. at Cloverdale. 3-2266 Rehnberg, pastor, 710 pleasant Valley Way. Tel. REdwood 1-4044. —Gordon Vance Johnson, pastor, 8449 Rainier MINNEAPOLIS. BROOKLYN CENTER, 59th and Ave. 8. Tel. LAnder 2676. Humboldt Ave. No. Tel. JUniper 8-4869.—John NEW YORK SEATTLE, ELIM. N. 46tb and Sunnyside ATe. 3. L. Breitholtz, pastor, 6026 Girard Ave. N. Tel. BROOKLYN, DEAN STREET. 515 Dean St. Tel- Tel. ME. 4354.—Morse G. Archer; pastor, 4226 JUniper 8-4117. NEvins 8-4579,—H. Kenneth Nelson, pastor, Sunnyside Ave. 3. Tel. ME. 8(143. MINNEAPOLIS, EDGEWiTER, Chicago Ave. at 1223 East 34th St., Brooklyn 10, N. Y. Tel. TACOMA, CENTRAL. S. Eleventh and Grant. 55th St. 7 Franklin O. Nelson, pastor, 5511 DEwey 8-6299; Tel. MArket 7-8518.—Bror. O. Lundgren, pastor, Chicago Ave. S 17. JAMESTOWN, CHANDLER STREET, 123 Chandler 933 S. Ainsworth Ave. 6. Tel, MAiket 7-0555. MINNEAPOLIS ELIM- 685 - 13th Avenue N.E. 13, St. Tel. 33-331.—Clifford E. Anderson, pastor. WISCONSIN Tel. STerling 9-3591.—Emmett V, Johnson, pas­ 165 Hazeltine Ave. Tel 68-361. ASHLAND. SALEM. 7ib St and 2nd Ave. E.­ tor, 2933 Benjamin St. N.E. 18. Tel. STerling NEW YORK. TRINITY. 250 E. 61st St. Tel. Richard C. Sleiter, pastor, 720 Ellis Ave, 1-3666. TEmploton 8.8844.—H. C. Wingblade, D.D., KENOSHA, TABERNACLE, 63rd St. and 24!h Ave. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEHAHA, 41st Ave. So. and pastor. —J. Gordon Piatt, pastor, 7540 - 25th Ave. East 42nd St. 6. Tel. PArkway 4-6000.—Harvey SCHENECTADY, CENTRAL. 9 Swan St. Tel. OLympic 7-5884. Hill, pastor, 4410 - 42nd Ave. So. 6. Tel. Dickens 6-8220.—Leslie J. Nelson, pastor, 123 MILWAUKEE, BELOIT ROAD, 8339 W. Beloh PArkway 9-2875. Haigh Avenue 4. Tel. EXpress 3-7100. Road, V. K. Stoneberg, pastor, J"19 West MINNEAPOLIS, OLIVET, Abbott and Oakdole OHIO Beloit Road. Tel. Lincoln I 5482. Ave, N. (one block west ol traffic circle). - CLEVELAND. BETHEL, 2708 Noble Roed 21, SUPERIOR, OGDEN AVENUE TEMPLE, Ogdes Maurice C Lawson, pastor, 3205 Abbott Ave. Tel, EV. 1-5501.—Reynold Bohleeft, pastor, 4987 at 20th,—Elmer E. Fischer, pastor, 1710 M N. 22. Edsal Drive 24. Tel. EV. 2-4974. 20th St. Tel. EXport 4-6002

MARCH 1958 '215) 23 'NO! DON'T BUILD YOUR CHURCH!'

This must be the answer to 16 Conference Churches which have applied for loans unless our people respond immediately with investments of $150,000.

* Certificates issued for one to five years in amounts of $100, $250. $500. $1,000 and $5,000

* Interest computed from date of receipt and paid semi-annually July 1 and January 1 at 4% a year

* Inquiries invited from individuals and churches

For detailed information write NOW to

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