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12-1-1995 Herald of Holiness Volume 84 Number 12 (1995) Wesley D. Tracy (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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WESLEY . TRACY This will keep my friend pondering on every bed of affliction, every hos­ long enough for us to get to the park­ pital bed, every homebound pallet, ing lot. But by then he will be back to every stretcher in a bombed-out city. a “Yes, but” line. I’ll give him a mod­ Emmanuel is with us even on the est proposal. “My friend, instead of sickbed. He is not off in some celes­ worrying about the lack of spiritual tial control room, running the ma­ depth that you think the prayer re­ chinery. He is cradled in human quests reveal, why don’t you make it hearts and minds and bodies. He is a point to pray every day this week with us, and we couldn’t shake Him for Cedric, Louise, Martha Ann, and off if we wanted to. Jesus is right the man who is having tests done.” there with the sick, those who cope I’ll make it easy for him by sug­ with the pain, the fear, the panic of gesting that he make a prayer out of staring death in the face. And I will “Uncle Cedric’s bad back is acting Psalm 41:3 (nkjv): “Lord . . . say to my young friend, “He is wait­ up again.” “Pray for Louise, she has a strengthen him on his bed of illness ing for you to show your compassion touch of the flu.” . . . sustain him on his sickbed.” He by showing up in the sickroom.” It’s prayer request time again. “Re­ will soon find that he will be praying How awful to be sick and alone at member Martha Ann, she hasn’t been for more than health. You can’t eat Christmas. “How nice to know,” I feeling good—missed church last just one potato chip, and you can’t will say to my friend, “that every Sunday.” “Pastor, pray for my dad. pray for just one aspect of a person’s card, every flower, every package of He’s going to the hospital for tests.” well-being. You pray for the bad homemade Christmas candy that we I catch the eye of a young theologi­ back, but soon you are praying for the deliver to the Cedrics and Martha cal student. He has that “Here we go person’s spiritual welfare, marriage, Anns of the world is also a gift to, again” look on his face. I know what family, or job. for, and in the name of, our Lord and he is thinking and what he is going to Next I will challenge my young Savior.” say to me after the service. “Don’t friend to recall how much time Jesus The benediction. I move toward the our people have any spiritual things gave to the sick. I will refer him to aisle to meet my young friend. I have to request prayer for? I mean, with all Matthew chapters 4 and 8, where we my answers ready. But he doesn’t ask the sin, all the spiritual needs out see Jesus healing there, they always request prayer for crowds of sick people. someone with a backache or the flu.” Then I shall point out He has asked me that before, so to him that since Jesus I’ve been thinking about it. So after was so interested in the church I’ll tell him that maybe health sick, maybe he should matters dominate prayer requests be­ temporarily abandon Alone and sick at Christmas— cause illness is one experience that his formulating of we all share. As Longfellow wrote, theological constructs does it have to be this way? Thy fate is the common fate of all, and philosophical hy­ Into each life some rain must fall. potheses long enough That won't satisfy him, so I’m go­ to visit the sick folks ing to add this. Christians seem to in­ for whom prayer was stinctively know that any illness may requested. very well be tinged with the prowling I’ll remind him that Jesus said that me anything. He doesn't even look at presence of the last enemy—death. one of the things we will be exam­ me. He walks right past me and hooks After all, one of these days a disease ined on at the Judgment is whether or up with the single young nurse that of some sort—stroke, cancer, dia­ not we visited the sick. Jesus himself has just started attending our church. betes—will put nearly all of us in the so closely identified with the sick that H orm ones, I groan. These young peo­ obituaries. And such diseases may He says to visit the sick is to visit Je­ ple— now who is going to visit all start as a backache, a chest pain, a sus himself (Matthew 25:36,40). these sick folks? Huh? Well, I’m really cold. No wonder that believers often Christ’s name is Emmanuel, G od busy this time of year. No room in the get a whiff of the evil one when sick­ with us. That means that no sickroom inn just now . . . But You have heard ness comes calling. is a private room. Jesus himself lies that before, haven’t You?

D e c e m b e r 1995 1 Contents

DECEMBER 1995 VOLUME 84, NO. 12

FEATURES

8 Olivia’s Story MARJORIE BLAKE 10 The Question That Changed Her Life Forever GENE VAN NOTE 20 A Different Kind of Gift List JANICE LEMKE 22 The Dark Side of the Nativity RYAN AHLGRIM 26 Who of Us Dare Join in Mary’s Song? EDWIN F. REMPEL 28 Straw in the Crib NIKI ANDERSON 37 The Erosion of Heterosexuality CHARLES W. SOCARIDES 40 Guilty—with an Explanation JOHN W. DALLY POETRY

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The Christmas Gift, m a r i l y n h o c h h e i s e r

I’ll Make Room, j a c q u e l i n d . H o l l a n d

Come, O Christmas Star, j e a n h o g a n d u d l e y

The Coming, i o a n n e l o n g

Room to Celebrate, s a n d y m a y l e CONTINUING COLUMNS 10 3 General Superintendent’s Viewpoint, iames h. diehl 6 Into the Word, roger l. hahn

29 W hen You Pray, e . d e e f r e e b o r n 31 Over 60, c. ellen w atts

46 Observer at Large, i o h n c. b o w l i n g

Inside Back Cover In a Woman’s Voice, ianice duce DEPARTMENTS

1 Editor’s Choice, w e s l e y d . t r a c y 4 The Readers Write

14-18, 42-44 News, m a r k g r a h a m , b r y a n m e r r i l l 30 Evangelists’ Slates 32 Annual Index

34-35 The Nazarene Family, b r y a n m e r r i l l 40 36 The Question Box

47 Marked Copy, m a r k g r a h a m COVER PHOTO: 48 Late News, m a r k g r a h a m , b r y a n m e r r i l l H. Armstrong Roberts 5£ S VIEWPOINT

z = = = ▲▲▲▲▲▲ If I Could Be Anywhere, I Would Not Be Here

by James H. Diehl

arlier this year, I was very im­ In every assignment I've had, there If I could be anywhere pressed with a poem written by were times I would think, say, and even I would not be here. Jeff Liles, a recent Southern pray, "If I could be anywhere— I would But I am here. Nazarene University graduate not be here.” There were those mo­ So I will bring where I want to be and now a schoolteacher in the ments when I strongly wanted to fly to where I am. greater Oklahoma City area. away. To drive away. To slip away. To Let me share it with you today. sneak away. Or— to pray, "Please, Je­ That’s the secret! Change the situation E sus, come now and rapture all of us where you are. Improve it. Make a sanc­ If I Could Be Anywhere away!” I have an idea those feelings of tified difference. Stop the “If Only” I Would Not Be Here mine are common to everyone reading game and start following the words of If I could be anywhere this article. Jesus to “give . .. a cup of water to drink I would not be here. It is so easy for all of us living in the in My name” (Mark 9:41. n k j v ). Just a I would be where everyone was nice late 1990s in the midst of pressures of cup of water. Just an invitation for a and kind to each other. every kind and description, to play the lonely person to sit with you. Just a short 1 would be where nobody threw stones "If Only” game. note or letter to one who is suffering. and nobody cried. Just a $10 bill pressed into the hand of one who is out of a job. Just a phone call. If I could be anywhere Just a cup of water given in Jesus’ name. I would not be here. Sure, you can do it! Every day of I would be where no one was lonely your life you can do it. And so can I. and everyone had at least three C h a n g e t h e s it u a t io n It’s the essence of what being Christian friends. is all about. I would be where no one would laugh If all of us would only stop our com­ when I made a mistake. WHERE YOU ARE. plaining and truly start believing the And no one comes in last, statement “then this is where I need to And everyone gets a prize just for IMPROVE IT. be." we could purposefully and posi­ trying. tively change our world for the better. We would be salt and light in a decay­ If I could be anywhere ing and dark world. We would be Chris­ I would not be here. tians in both heart and actions. But I am here. Jesus could have said the same thing So I will bring where I want to be to “If I could be anywhere I would not be where I am. here.” But He was here. He chose to stay, He chose to go all the way to the Cross, 1 will find one that makes a mistake If only I lived somewhere else. He chose to make an eternal difference in and encourage him to keep trying. If only I had been offered that job— that this sin-cursed world. He wants to live to­ I will look for the lonely church—that position. day through you and me. He wants us to and say, "Can I sit with you?” If only I had married someone else. stop wishing we were somewhere else I will look for tears of hurt and sadness If only that hurtful thing had not hap­ and sincerely believe “then this is where I and offer my towel of peace and joy. pened to me. need to be." And now is I will search for the heartless If only I had graduated. the time God intended and give them part of mine. If only that “break” had gone my way. for me to be here. Then, If only 1 had been bom beautiful. in the Spirit of Jesus So. if I bring where I want to be If only. If only. If only. Christ, “I will bring to where I am, where I want to be to then this is where I need to he. Liles has captured it for us: where I am." ^

D e c e m b e r 1995 3 The Readers Write

cally different. The choice to forgive is just the beginning of a spiritual journey. It is no spiritual shortcut. Persons choosing the path of forgiveness do not avoid the pain of suffering; instead, they choose to cooperate with God in a healing, liberating way of grace. It is a process rich in learning to lean heavily upon the Everlasting Arms as one comes to his or her wits’ end. One learns both courage and long-suffering. One learns to be both ut­ terly honest and gentle with oneself and others. Along the way, in God's unique variety and timing, grace breaks through in restoring ways. Weigelt is right: forgiveness is the best choice for hurting peo­ ple . . . to forgive as a grace-full journey, not . . . a quick-fix straightjacket. John Hay Jr. Indianapolis. Ind. Orangewood Nurses A few months back, the newly organized parish nurse pro­ Perfectly Clear gram at the Orangewood Church was reported in the H erald. I The staff of the Herald of Holiness did a great job with my ar­ want to report to you that this ministry is a great blessing to all. ticle “The Case for Adoption” in the August 1995 issue. 1 thank They are truly angels of mercy. 1 hope that all of our churches you. will take this program as a must. However, I feel one correction should be made. As printed, Barbara Sage, a missionary as well as a registered nurse . . . the article said, “Sometimes during the [adoption] process, a has traveled around the world in missionary endeavors for our guardian ad litem will be appointed by the state in which the church through the years, but now says she feels more like a mother lives.” My original statement was, “Sometime during the missionary than ever because the need in America is so great. process . . . ” God is blessing her important ministry right here in Phoenix. To make the idea perfectly clear, I should have said, "At some The spiritual tone of the parish nurse visits are so very special. time . . .” or “Always . . .” or “Sooner or later during the process Our thanks goes to Rev. Marion McKellips and Orangewood . . .” My apologies to everyone involved. Church. We are indeed blessed by these Christian nurses who The problem of finding just the right words to express an idea consider this their ministry. plagues all writers and editors daily. It’s probably the main Verna Ratford cause of our gray hair. I’ve got plenty! I expect Wesley Tracy Phoenix, Ariz. does too! I’ve already been told of someone who was excited about Forgiveness, the Best Choice what she read in regard to private adoption and is acting on the I appreciated Morris Weigelt’s article in a recent H erald o f information we presented. Praise the Lord! It confirms to us that H oliness issue lauding the glory of forgiveness as a radical alter­ our efforts aren’t in vain. native in a world in which revenge and bitterness seem to Priscilla Raue reign. . . . Merrillville, Ind. Even as we encourage the choice to forgive, we should con­ template the specter of “cheap forgiveness" that is often mistak­ A doption enly proclaimed . . . by the church. “Just forgive and forget” I especially want to commend you on your recent issue on remedies prevent both the victims of real emotional, physical, adoption. We have a young friend that needs to make some deci­ and spiritual abuse as well as the perpetrators of these intended sions about her problem within the next few months. The article or unwitting offenses from ever experiencing forgiveness as covered options for her and her family. grace. Marjorie Burch Like saying “Just do it,” cheap forgiveness reverts back to a Winchester, Va. work of the flesh that can never heal. Of course a person should forgive and forget. Of course one can utter the words “I forgive” A Neglected Angle on Adoption under the pressure of his or her own or the community of faith’s I read with great interest the August issue of the Herald of Ho­ expectations. After all, they are told, “It’s the Christian thing to liness, which featured adoption. With media attention focusing do.” But all these efforts are the stuff of works righteousness. on children being returned to birth families and the growing They leave perpetrators unchallenged (even uninformed) and number of couples with infertility problems, this is a topic we victims trying to do what is impossible on their own—forgive. have all considered recently. Victims are thus crippled not only by the harm initially suffered However, 1 do not feel you gave an accurate description of the but also by their own inability to produce within themselves adoption problem, and certainly you focused primarily on the what they are told they “should” do. needs of only one side of the adoption triangle, the adoptive par­ Whenever pastors and church leaders reduce the process of ents. While I recognize the despair of those attempting to build a forgiveness to a three-point “Just do it” sermon or leave the im­ family, they are not the reason we have adoption. Adoption is pression that the burden of forgiveness lies solely on the effort for children who need homes (even healthy white infants), not of the victim, they convey a cheap, works-based forgiveness. for those who are unable to conceive a child. This mistakes the beginning of the process for the end. In doing Our churches have a number of families who are living their so— either unwittingly or intentionally—the church and the lives in secrecy, shame, and guilt because they or perhaps their world are cheated, the gospel’s deeper resources are left un­ son or daughter placed a child for adoption. As an adoption pro­ tapped, and those pursuing forgiveness are set on a “try harder” fessional and clinical social worker, I have witnessed the after- treadmill. math of losing a child to adoption. It is not as Steve Lovem stat­ Forgiveness approached and experienced as grace is dramati­ ed a “ministry to young women.” These individuals are

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Foundations of the Faith in Philippians strong enough for any and every circum­ stance "through the One who strength­ ens” him. It is not clear whether he was thinking of Christ or of God the Father, but that difference does not change the The Limits of way we experience God’s grace as we live out this promise. The Greek word translated "through" in the phrase "through the One who Human Ability strengthens me” can be understood in two ways. Most interpreters take it to suggesting that Christ gave him the abil­ mean “by means of." The grace of God ity to do anything that entered his mind. is the means by which we are made ca­ Rather, Paul was confident that whatev­ pable of facing any circumstance. How­ er experiences came his way in life, he ever, the word can also mean "in." This, would be capable of facing them. The too, presents a beautiful truth. It is only best translation would be. "I am strong as we abide in Christ and He in us that enough for,” or "I am capable of han­ we are made strong enough for every dling . . . ” circumstance of life. Christ is both the The expression translated "all things" Agent who empowers us and the atmos­ is also easily misunderstood, especially phere in which we live as He strength­ Roger L. Hahn is professor of New when combined with the “1 can do" ens us. Testament at Nazarene Theological translation. Paul had no intention of Philippians 4:13 is not a guarantee Seminary. teaching that he could draw square cir­ that I can live to be 150 years old nor a cles or walk on water. Verse 12 defines promise that I can accomplish foolish or what he meant by “all things.” There the impossible tasks. It is a promise that I am strong enough for all these circum­ apostle states, “I know both how to there is nothing in life that God and I stances by means of the One who em­ humble myself and how to have abun­ cannot handle. What Paul had learned powers me (Philippians 4:13).* dance. In each and every circumstance, 1 was to let God handle it rather than try­ have mastered the secret of being satis­ ing to accomplish matters in his own M e d ic a l researchers, sports record fied and of being hungry, of having strength. We will do well when we learn watchers, and science fiction authors de­ abundance and of experiencing need." the same. vote considerable time and money to the Whether prosperity or poverty, whether For further study: (I) Study Mark fascinating subject of human limits. in health or in harm's way, Paul was 10:35-45. How appropriate was the re­ Most of us ordinary people are also in­ confident. He knew God terested in the subject, though our inter­ would give him the ability est tends to be more pragmatic. “How to stay focused on the di­ little sleep can I survive on?” and vine plan rather than on his "When will this meeting ever end?” are personal circumstances. It is only as we abide in Christ our down-to-earth expressions of inter­ However, Paul also un­ est in the limits of human ability. derstood that this ability to and He in us that we are made Philippians 4:13 in the King James cope with any circumstance strong enough for every rendering, "I can do all things through in life was not his ability. It Christ which strengtheneth me,” has would come at the moment circumstance of life. long been a favorite verse for many of need as a grace gift from Christians. Unfortunately, the translation God himself. The Greek text “I can do all things” can be taken as a of the final phrase of verse literal and all-encompassing promise 13 offers several fascinating insights. sponse of James and John. "We are without regard to Paul's context as he First, we must note that the modern able.” in verse 39? What criticism came first wrote the text. Properly understood, versions do not include the word their way because of their arrogance ? Philippians 4:13 provides a bright "Christ” as the old King James Version (2) Study 2 Corinthians 11:23-29for a promise from God but does not encour­ did. The discovery of thousands of list of circumstances Paul had already age foolish decisions. Greek manuscripts of the New Testa­ faced. What circumstances from your The traditional translation “1 can do" ment in the years after the translation of life would you add to his list? (3) Think emphasizes performance. Recent studies the King James Version shows clearly of something— either pleasant or painful in the semantics of Greek words show that the earliest copies of Philippians do — that you know you will soon face. Ask that this was not the meaning of the not contain the word "Christ” in verse the Lord to give you grace to respond to word Paul used. His word speaks of be­ 13. It was added by a scribe copying the those circumstances according to His ing healthy enough or strong enough to text who wanted to make the meaning will. face whatever came his way. He was not crystal clear. Paul wrote that he was ‘Scripture quotations are the author’s own translation.

6 H r.r a i d o r H o l i n e s s H. F. Reynolds typing in the wilderness

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WORLD MISSION LITERATURE QUALIfKS AS A 1 0 % SPECIAL IN TH t CHURCH O f THf NAZARfNf OLIVIA’S STORY by Marjorie Blake

n 1992, I was 22, unwed, the time of my abortion, my par­ personal loss because 1 d o n ’t unemployed, and pregnant. ents were active in the pro-life know my child. But the greater Both the baby’s father and I movement and would have had loss is that you don’t know my were caught up in the non­ options filled with love and hope child or any of the children we’ve sense of our times. We were — but I shut them out. Reconciling lost through abortion. from good Christian fami­ with my family was one of the Thousands upon thousands of lies, but we had learned more important, yet painful, parts women who have had abortions from all our outside “teachers” of to the healing process. I was also need help to be whole again. But Ithink and live for ourselves. So, fortunate because I found concern it is even more important that ef­ talking with our “outmoded” fam­ and support among pro-life Chris­ forts to counter proabortion senti­ ilies was out of the question. tian people. They cared enough ments and policies continue at all Like many other young women about me to help me. levels— local communities and today, I was, as the state, local, and nation­ song says, “looking for al governments— so love in all the wrong that no woman will places.” So when the ever feel pressured to baby’s father, feeling A b o r t io n h a s abort her child. Efforts the pressure of un­ to tell people about the wanted responsibility, MANY VICTIMS humanity of the un­ urged abortion as our born and the evil of “out,” I was alone in abortion must contin­ not wanting to do this. ue. Services for wom­ To m ake a long and en experiencing crisis oft-told story short, after weeks of That, then, is the history of my pregnancies must be made readily pressure and tension and the aid of abortion. But I really want to talk available and expanded, and these the local Planned Parenthood about hope, not history. must be well publicized so that agency, I caved in. Somehow I There is a great need to be women can find the help that is convinced myself it couldn't be whole again after abortion. A there. And our laws and public that bad. If having the abortion woman has cast aside her life-giv­ policies must be changed so that would keep my boyfriend in my ing capacity and often has a hard the lives of all— including our un­ life, I would do this awful thing. time believing that her own life born children— will once again On February 27, 1992, in the still has merit or purpose. I knew enjoy the full protection of the beginning of my fourth month, I that part of feeling whole again law. had a suction aspiration abortion meant returning to my church and Working together, we can solve — alone. My boyfriend did not go rededicating my life to Christ. As the problem. There are no limits in with me. the mystery of God’s love unfold­ life, only in death. Each child con­ The abortion experience was ed, I recovered a special peace. ceived is hope and joy and love worse than I’d imagined, and the That sense of peace has brought asking only for a chance despite months that followed were dark me real joy and new hope for the the odds. and desperate as my boyfriend and future. We, also, must wait for mar­ I lived out our mortally wounded Much is made today of abor­ riage. We find “love in all the affair. Both of us were suffering tion’s second victim— the mother. wrong places” if we date a person from what is now referred to in But abortion has many victims. who is not committed to Christian professional circles as “postabor­ The child, the mother, the father, values. Living by God’s Word is tion syndrome.” Three months lat­ grandparents, aunts, uncles, sib­ the way. er, we separated. lings— all are at a loss when abor­ Marjorie Blake is a pro-life counselor in Saddest of all, perhaps, is that at tion is chosen. For myself, there is Gaithersburg, Maryland. ^

8 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s

THE QUESTION THAT CHANGED HER LIFE FOREVER The story of one woman's crusade to help the people of Estonia

by Gene Van Note

rom the street, Oleviste As the men’s choir sang a Terry, a retired geriatric nurse, (OH-luh-VIS-tuh) farewell hymn to Joyce, the pastor asked to be included on a 200- Church in Tallinn (TAH- said to her, “We don’t sing farewell member evangelistic team. Partic­ lin), Estonia, doesn’t hymns very often; we save them ipants paid their own way for the look impressive. Which for special people. We didn’t even privilege of spending one week is no surprise when you sing farewell to Billy Graham.” passing out salvation tracts on the know its history. The Why would the largest evangel­ streets of the former Soviet Union. 750-year-old building clearlyical re­ church in Tallinn, Estonia, Joyce was one of five people se­ veals the aches and pains of aging sing farewell to a 72-year-old lected to go to Estonia. Why? She Fcomplicated by savage neglect nurse when they didn’t extend that doesn’t know. At that time, she during the 50 years the Soviets oc­ honor to Billy Graham? didn’t even know where Estonia cupied Estonia. It all began in 1992 when Joyce was on the map. Nor did the church seem busy that special Sunday morning in August 1994. There were none of the normal signs of activity we look for in a vigorous church. Six cars were parked out front. Just six. But inside the Oleviste Church, more than 1,000 people stood as a 35-voice male choir sang and Pas­ tor Ulo (OOH-loo) escorted a nurse from Concord, California, to the platform. Her name is Joyce Terry, and thereby hangs a tale of Christian adventure matched by few young people. And Joyce is 72 years of age. During the service, the choir sang several hymns in Joyce’s hon­ ’M h . or. At the close, to use her words, “Pastor Ulo called me up to the % *<*#»* vB f , front and said all these nice things [about mej. Then he pointed to the edge of the platform.” That was a signal for Pastor Ulo’s mother to join them on the platform with a bouquet of mums she had grown in her garden. To get to worship that morning, she and her mums had to ride the train for more than 30 min­ utes and then walk from the train station to the church. “When 1 saw her, I cried," Joyce said, “because I went to Es­ tonia to help older people.”

10 H e r a l d o f H o l in f ;ss And so it was that in the provi­ dence of God, Joyce stood on the sidewalk in Tallinn, Estonia, handing out tracts. On the second day, Joyce met a young lady who wanted to prac­ tice her English by talking with an American. Learning that Joyce is a nurse, she asked, “Would you like to see one of our hospitals?” That question changed Joyce Terry’s life forever. Joyce’s burden for Estonia be­ gan with a visit to a ward for old people. The Communists discarded everyone who was no longer pro­ ductive. The elderly, of no value to the worker state, were warehoused Before Joyce came, the elderly patients were all but abandoned. They seldom got out of in dreary conditions. Rarely did bed, never exercised, and never socialized. Joyce soon had them up and exercising, singing, and playing games. they leave their beds. They were bathed once every 10 days and never wore anything but gray paja­ Joyce does not have any wealthy Joyce Returns to Estonia mas and bathrobes. Only occasion­ friends or know any influential Loaded down with a few per­ ally did the disinterested attendants people. Nor did she have contacts sonal items, lots of medical sup­ wash the patients’ drab clothing with hospital supply houses or plies, and special “gifts” for the and change their bed linens. pharmaceutical companies. So she elderly, Joyce Terry returned to Joyce went away from the hos­ began her crusade with her friends Estonia in August 1993. The air­ pital horrified by what she had at the Concord Church of the lines responded by allowing her to seen. But what could one woman Nazarene where she is a member. take far more boxes and bags than in her 70s do? A few days later, Her enthusiasm and burden invad­ normally allotted. she returned to her home in Cali­ ed every conversation. She told Pastor Ulo met her at the airport fornia, nearly half a world away them again and again about the and took her to the place where measured by distance, but light- tremendous opportunities and she would room and board. For years away in terms of privilege overwhelming needs in Estonia. $5.50 a night, she could sleep on and opportunity. They began to catch her enthusi­ the couch in his brother-in-law’s Joyce Launches a Crusade asm and provided prayer support front room and share meals with and financial assistance. Joyce knew she would return to the family. Estonia. And she would not go She took her passion for the el­ Joyce attached herself to the empty-handed. But first, she had derly in Estonia with her every­ Hooldushaigle (HOOL-doo- to find out if she was welcome. A where she went. She begged her SHAY-gul) geriatric hospital in letter to Pastor Ulo, whom she had doctors to give all the damaged Tallinn. While teaching nurses met on her short trip, answered packages of nonprescription medi­ about care for the elderly, she that question. The Oleviste cine they didn’t plan to use. In worked directly with the old peo­ Church would be thrilled to help turn, they talked with drug sales­ ple. She washed and combed the her when she returned. In fact, men who visited them, who talked ladies’ hair, tying it back with they had already arranged a place to their supervisors. Soon stacks bright ribbons. Those men’s ties for her room and board. of medical supplies were piling up made colorful belts for the drab in Joyce’s mobile home. gray robes. She insisted that bar­ You need to know a bit more Joyce began making the rounds bers be brought in to cut the m en’s about Joyce. As a single adult, she of thrift stores, buying slightly hair. And she got everybody out is totally responsible for herself, used stuffed animals for 69 cents. of bed, not only to change the living on the retirement she earned She washed them, tied bright new bedclothes but also so they could as a nurse. bows around their necks, and listen to classical music. added them to the growing pile in Before long, the sparkle re­ her home. Nerf balls, beach balls, turned to their eyes. One of the cosmetics, cassettes of classical ladies jumped up and began to Nazarene nurse Joyce Terry brought new music, even men's ties were added dance one of the Estonian folk life, new love, and new toys to the children’s hospital. to the stack. dances. Joyce threw a Nerf ball at

D e c e m b e r 1995 11 The Republic of Estonia stonia is located in 8/2% of the population. learned the hard way un­ tion. Wages are low and Enortheastern Europe. Estonian tribes, called der Soviet occupation to opportunities limited. Russia is up against its Ests, were mentioned by be reserved and noncom­ Lutheranism is the tradi­ eastern border, with the Roman historian Taci­ mittal. They face major tional Estonian religion, Latvia on the south. The tus in the 1 st century a . d . problems rebuilding a providing a solid base for Baltic Sea is on the west, In modem times, Sweden country with limited nat­ Christianity in the post- with the Gulf of Finland ruled Estonia until 1721, ural resources complicat­ Soviet era. □ forming the northern when it was ceded to Rus­ ed by considerable infla­ Source: Encarta Multimedia Encyclopedia coast. The country is the sia. The Estonians gained smallest of the former So­ their freedom in the revo­ viet Union republics, with lution of 1917. The Sovi­ an area of about 17,400 ets dropped all claims to square miles. A recent Estonia in 1920. visitor to Estonia re­ Estonia was invaded by marked that it looked a lot Germany in June 1941. like Indiana with a lot of The Soviets returned in lakes. Tallinn (TAH-lin), September 1944 and re­ the capital and largest city, mained until their depar­ is the country’s major ture on August 31, 1994. port. Estonia declared its in­ Approximately a mil­ dependence from the So­ lion and a half people live viet Union in the late in Estonia, of whom 62% 1980s and, along with its are Estonians. Russians Baltic neighbors Latvia form the largest minority and Lithuania, was admit­ with 30% of the total pop­ ted into the United Na­ ulation. Before the forced tions in September 1991. annexation in 1940, Rus­ Estonians are a proud, sians comprised only patient people who

one of the men, only to see it bounce off his chest. She threw the ball again. And again. Before long, the men were catching and throwing it around the circle. Soon they were using their canes to play hockey in the halls with Nerf balls. The medical staff, captivated by what happened, said, “You’re treating the patients as if they’re your old friends.” Joyce planned to stay two months— but couldn’t leave with so much left to be done. She added a month, then was forced to return home because she ran out of money. Joyce convinced her dentist, Dr. Dan Howlett, to donate a term of service. Here Terry and Howlett (far right) are pictured with (left to right): Dr. Heljut Kapral, president, Estonian Joyce’s Second Crusade Christian Physicians; Dr. Erdel Sorok, director of dentists; and Dr. Lillian Edesi-Neub, No sooner was Joyce back in dentist and translator. her mobile home than she longed to return to Estonia. So she launched a second crusade. Since she was experienced, things went more quickly this time.

12 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s John Moore, pastor of the Con­ returned to Tallinn. Back to the could help them find ways to face cord, California, Church of the couch in the front room and the the future. Not long after returning Nazarene, said that Joyce Terry is a traditional Estonian food. But also home, Joyce was introduced to member of one of the “house back to the people she loved. Oh, Ron Lema, who used to sing in churches” in their congregation. by the way, she took money from gay bars in San Francisco. Ron These house churches meet twice a her retirement account to pay all was diagnosed as HIV-positive in month and are involved in lay min­ her expenses related to her trips to 1988, a factor that led to his con­ istry and pastoral care for each oth­ Estonia. version. Ron's testimony has been er. The house church Joyce is a part We’ve run out of time and translated into Russian and dis­ of adopted Estonia as their project. space. There's no room to review tributed throughout the former So­ "They have been so enthusiastic how she trained Estonian doctors viet Union. Through Pastor Ulo, and involved," Pastor Moore said, and nurses in elder care. We don’t Ron will be given 90 minutes at “that it has encouraged other house have opportunity to tell of her suc­ churches to take on projects. cessful campaign to get morphine this secular conference to talk Through the deep involvement of tablets for terminal cancer patients about AIDS and the difference the house church, the entire church or medicines for dying children. Christ has made in his life. Con­ has contributed money, medical Or the launching of a sex educa­ ferees will come from Sweden, and dental supplies, and clothing. tion program for the 300 young Norway, and the Baltic countries. She has revitalized our church." people that are a part of the youth Joyce opened that door too. Joyce's dentist, Dr. Dan How- group in the Oleviste Church. Or After six months in Estonia, lett, also became a captive to her about Joyce's personal evange­ Joyce turned her ministry of com­ appeal. Dr. Dan, as he prefers to lism. A multicolored “gospel passion over to a couple from be called, later said, “Every time I bracelet” served as a conversation Sweden who had come to Estonia starter, enabling her to tell people took my hands out of her mouth, as medical missionaries. “I had to about the Jesus she loved and who she told me about Estonia. And come home and go back to work then she would ask, ‘What are you wanted their love as well. to earn some money," she said going to do about it?'" He decided But we must take time to talk without complaint. he had to become a part of this about the AIDS conference to be mission of caring. The impact of held soon in Tallinn. During her The next time you’re tempted to his trip to Estonia can be seen in final weeks in Estonia, Joyce be­ ask, “What can one person do?’’ the sidebar "To the Newspapers in gan working with some Russians remember the Baltic nation of Es­ the United States." who have AIDS. One of their last tonia and a 72-year-old retired A few months later, Joyce Terry requests was for someone who nurse named Joyce Terry. ^

To the Newspapers in the United States

As Joyce Terry left the they have done to many changed. First the minds We want too say our final service in the Ole­ people and with it to Es­ of the people. This I was sincere thanks too these viste Church in Tallinn, tonia as special. To come studying from Joyce and people for their personal Estonia, Lillian Edesi- by oneself to the place, Dr. Howlett. I think that sacrifices for Estonia in Neuh. an Estonian den­ to love midst strange na­ many people were word and deeds and to tist, pressed this note in­ tion and culture, to ac­ touched by the love and all the kind people in to her hand. At the top, custom to a different sympathy of Joyce— how their homeland for the she had written, "To the way of living, and to she cared for old people practical help you have Newspapers in the Unit­ give from oneself the who are already thrown sent us. We know it’s a ed States." Here is the best— this is kind of sac­ to the edge of society. big contribution of very full text o f Dr. Edesi- rifice that was a lesson Dr. Howlett showed many people. I give over Neuh's message, just as to me from these people. with his own example also the gratitude of the she wrote it to the people The medical system in how to care for a patient, Society of Estonian in America: Estonia was influenced what to do in order the Christian Physicians (in­ for 50 years by the Soviet patient can feel himself cluding dentists). t was a real joy for way of organizing and confident and conve­ May God bless you all many, many Estonians throwing away [people] nient. It was a great and make you much Ito meet Joyce Terry, her that has led to a crisis. A amount of knowledge he good. □ son. and Dr. Daniel human being was forgot­ teached practically to —Lillian Edesi-Neub, Howlett. We favour what ten. Much needed to be Estonian dentists. dentist

1)1 C l MB! K 1995 13 News BY MARK GRAHAM and BRYAN MERRILL

Cork to Coordinate General Assembly Weber Changes Posts Mark Cork has been hoo Productions of Olathe, Kans. In ad­ Steve Weber. 49, has named local arrange­ dition to other projects, Cork's compa­ been elected Steward­ ments coordinator for ny has several production assignments ship/Planned Giving the 24th General As­ with the Church Growth division, in­ director, according to sembly in San Antonio, cluding PALCON, the most recent Jack Stone, general Tex., June 18-28, 1997, Evangelism Conference, and the Inter­ secretary. Weber was according to Jack mediate Church Initiative. nominated by General Stone, general secre­ Prior to moving to the Kansas City T reasurer/Headquar- tary. He will begin the assignment in area, Cork served as minister of music ters Financial Officer early 1996. at Tempe, Ariz., New Hope Communi­ Robert Foster, approved by the Finance Cork served in the same assignment ty Church. Cork also has held positions Department of the General Board, and for the 1993 General Assembly in Indi­ with Point Loma Nazarene College and elected by the Board of General Super­ anapolis. Currently, Cork owns Bally­ NYI Ministries. intendents in a ballot announced Oct. 5. Weber, who had served as director of mission strategy for the World Mission Spaulding Elected to Book Committee Division, began the new assignment Oct. 15. Henry Spaulding, 43, ing served at Eastern Nazarene College "Having Steve Weber working in ar­ has been elected to the for 10 years. During this time, he was eas of Stewardship and Planned Giving Nazarene Book Com­ professor of religion, chairman of the di­ will bring a new dimension of coordi­ mittee, according to vision of religion and philosophy, and nation to our overall emphasis on the Jack Stone, general sec­ associate academic dean of graduate and stewardship of living,” said Foster. retary. The action was professional studies. "We need to develop a coordinated taken by the General Spaulding is an alumnus of Trevecca strategy for the next century." Board in a mail ballot (B.A.), Nazarene Theological Seminary w The Board of General Superinten­ announced Aug. 11. (M.Div.), and Florida State University dents has approved a restructure of the Spaulding assumed his new assign­ (Ph.D.). Stewardship and Planned Giving re­ ment at the last book committee meeting, He served as chairman of the Doc­ sponsibilities, according to Foster. Sept. 28. He fills the position left by trine of the Church Commission prior These changes include: (1) the respon­ H. Ray Dunning, who retired in April. to the 1993 General Assembly and sibilities of Stewardship and Planned Spaulding began a new assignment has delivered papers at a number of de­ Giving are combined: (2) the Steward­ this fall as professor of theology and phi­ nominational conferences. He was one ship/Planned Giving director is respon­ losophy at Trevecca Nazarene College. of the speakers at this summer’s sible for the development and adminis­ He had served as senior pastor of Wood- PALCONs and is the author of Untan­ tration of a strategic plan for facilitating bridge, Va„ Church since 1992. gling the Sexual Revolution (Beacon the coordination and fulfillment of Prior to going to Woodbridge, Spauld­ Hill Press of Kansas City, 1989). stewardship activities of the Church of the Nazarene and other specific ap­ proved supporting entities; and (3) the Youth Challenged to Serve fund-raising responsibilities of Naza­ Nazarene churches around the world NYI Ministries provided a resource rene Compassionate Ministries are re­ recently challenged young people to packet to local churches in the U.S. and assigned from the Church Growth and consider a lifetime commitment to min­ Canada. Additional packets were sent World Mission divisions to Steward­ istry as a part of Youth Mission Com­ to General NYI and NWMS council ship/Planned Giving under the supervi­ mitment Day Two. The denomination- members. World Mission regional di­ sion of the Stewardship/Planned Giving wide event, cosponsored by Nazarene rectors and coordinators, and English- director. Youth International and Nazarene speaking districts in World Mission ar­ Weber has served the World Mission World Mission Society, was scheduled eas. Division for 25 years as both a missionary for Oct. 15. Churches reported that hundreds of and in various staff positions with division "The theme, ‘God's Call: Deal With young people responded to a call to directors, beginning with E. S. Phillips in It,’ was chosen to challenge young peo­ ministry and mission, according to 1969. Prior to being assigned to Haiti, ple to give themselves away by work­ Poole. NYI Ministries sent these re­ Weber served as pastor of the San Pedro, ing in His harvest field,” said Kyle sponses to appropriate general church Calif., Church from 1972 to 1975. Poole, of NYI Ministries. “Youth Mis­ leaders for personal responses. Holding a bachelor’s degree in eco­ sion Commitment Day, which was first Get Ready, Get Set, Go! A Teen’s nomics from California State Universi­ held four years ago, is designed to give Guide to the Great Commission, a fol­ ty, Long Beach, Weber has graduate youth leaders the opportunity to create low-up resource tool by Chris Wiley, is degrees from Nazarene Theological a setting where teens can hear and obey available from Nazarene Publishing Seminary, California School of Theolo­ God's challenge.” House. gy, and Fuller Theological Seminary.

14 H k r a l d o f H o l in f s s General NYI Elects New President TNC to Become University The Board of Trustees of Trevecca Bruce Oldham, 39, Ala., First; Gallatin, Tenn.; and Au­ Nazarene College has voted to change director of admissions gusta, Ga. the name of the institution to Trevecca and recruitm ent at Oldham had served as general NYI Nazarene University, according to Mount Vernon Naza­ secretary since 1993. He was the chairman Charles Davis. The action, rene College, has southeastern U.S.A. regional represen­ which was announced in a chapel ser­ been elected general tative to the General NYI Council NYI president by the vice Oct. 18, becomes effective at a from 1985 to 1991. He served as an convocation planned for Mar. 19, 1996. General NYI Council. NYI Ministries editor and program di­ He assumes the post immediately. The name change was prompted in a rector from 1979 to 1983. recommendation by the school's Strate­ "Bruce Oldham brings to this as­ A 1978 graduate of Trevecca signment a wealth of knowledge about gic Planning Committee. The change is Nazarene College, Oldham earned an NYI and its mission, constitution, and intended to establish a label that will M.A. at TNC in 1989. He has done ad­ youth ministry at all levels of the more accurately and clearly reflect the ditional graduate work at Nazarene church," said Fred Fullerton, NYI institution's current programs, accord­ Theological Seminary and the Univer­ Ministries director. “He will give out­ ing to TNC spokesperson Jan Great­ sity of Alabama, Birmingham. standing leadership in these months house. leading to the 1997 General NYI Con­ Oldham has written numerous mag­ '“ University' more accurately de­ vention. He has the full support of the azine articles, as well as the book How fines Trevecca in relationship with oth­ council and NYI Ministries staff.” to Organize and Lead NYI on Your er schools in Nashville and middle Ten­ Oldham has served at MVNC since D istrict (NPH, 1992). He and his wife, nessee,” said Steve Pusey, TNC vice 1992. Prior to this, he was youth and Peggy, have two children, Scott and president for academic affairs. "Bel­ college pastor at Nashville, Tenn., Lyndsey. mont, David Lipscomb, Cumberland, First Church for four years. Other Oldham succeeds Jim Williams, and Fisk are all labeled 'universities.' youth ministry assignments include: who resigned as general NYI president While Trevecca ranks third in enroll­ Winter Haven. Fla.; Birmingham, in September. ment among these schools, TNC's graduate and adult programs are the largest." Pastor Participates in Catholic Study Of the 482 degrees granted by TNC Randall Wells, senior of 'eyes’ to evaluate the Catholic influ­ last year, 191 were masters'. This year, pastor of Miami, Fla., ence on higher education; I pastor a TNC had a 12.2 percent increase in to­ Central Church of the church that is 70 percent non-Cau­ tal enrollment, with a 50 percent in­ Nazarene, was the only casian." crease in freshmen enrollment. Protestant involved in Wells said the survey found that the In other business, the trustees voted the development of a Association of Catholic Colleges and to create a new entrance and perimeter major survey of Cath­ Universities (ACCU) is 22 percent di­ enclosure to the campus. The project, olic colleges and uni­ verse in its student population— the with an estimated cost of $1.1 million, versities. The 14-month survey, “Di­ highest of any other consortium of col­ is scheduled for completion by Nov. versity Within America's Catholic leges and universities. The study sought 1996. Colleges and Universities: Efforts and to provide a biblical foundation for di­ The construction will create a cam­ Uinkages to Catholic Identity, Institu­ versity, acceptance, justice, and equality. pus entrance at 333 Murfreesboro tional Mission, and Leadership,” was Findings indicated that Catholic Road. TNC already owns the properties funded by a grant from the Ford Foun­ identity does help foster diversity in affected by the plan. dation. The findings were presented in student groups; however, there is little The TNC Board of Trustees also St. Paul. Minn., in August at a sympo­ diversity within faculty, staff, and ad­ elected new officers. D. Moody Gunter, sium that was attended by the presi­ ministrative roles. The ethnic parity, North Florida District superintendent, dents and deans of more than 200 U.S. therefore, is lopsided. Findings also re­ was elected chairman. Wendell Nixon Catholic institutions of higher educa­ vealed that the ownership of diversity of Columbia, S.C., was elected vice tion. initiatives by the college or university chairman. Lois Hood of Columbus, "It may seem unusual to have a president is crucial for expedient and Miss., was elected secretary. Nazarene (Protestant, Evangelical, Ho­ long-term effectiveness. Without the liness) pastor as a member of a group support of presidents, diversity efforts studying Catholic higher education,” occur at an insignificant pace, if at all. Nazarene News by E-mail said Wells. He said he was asked to Wells is a graduate of Mount Vernon [email protected] participate for several reasons. “I am Nazarene College and holds an M.Div. completing my Ph.D. dissertation at a from Nazarene Theological Seminary. Nazarene Telenews Catholic university; as a pastor of a He is a Ph.D. candidate at Barry Uni­ 816-333-8270 Nazarene church. I bring a different set versity in Miami.

D e c e m b e r 19 9 5 15 Alaska— Leader in Missions PI and NWMS Launch Literature Program The Alaska District has In an effort to meet the growing needs Mission program. The Literature Devel­ paid its General Budget of Nazarene ministries around the opment Fund produces and distributes in full for 44 consecu­ globe, the World Mission Literature books and periodicals. The Special Proj­ tive years, according to program has been launched, according ects Fund provides a means for persons Kenneth Spicer, district to Ray Hendrix, Publications Interna­ or organizations to underwrite the cost tional (PI) director. The new ministry is of specific books or materials. Books superintendent. This a collaborative project in Mission redirects represents payment in of PI and the Nazarene used English-lan­ full every year the dis­ World Mission Society guage books in good trict has existed, ac­ (NWMS). condition to Nazarene cording to Nazarene Archives and the "This added empha­ Bible schools and col­ general treasurer’s office. sis of ministry through leges in world m is­ The district has also paid its Pensions the printed page will sion areas. and Benefits Budget in full since it be­ assist missionaries and “Requests for Holi­ gan, according to Spicer. There are on­ national leaders in ad­ ness books come dai­ vancing the work of ly two years that the Alaska District has ly to the Church of the church,” said Hendrix. "Resources the Nazarene,” said Hendrix. “The de­ not paid its educational budget in full. will provide for the follow-up of new mand for this type of material, however, “We are quite excited and pleased by converts as well as training for pastors far exceeds the current resources.” the level of commitment on the part of and laity in the distinctive holiness Publications International currently our people,” said Spicer. “It is more gospel message.” serves 65 language groups within the than just tradition. It reflects the deep World Mission Literature was inau­ 110 world areas where the Church of level of commitment across our district gurated with three initial projects: the the Nazarene is located. World Mission for World Missions.” Literature Development Fund, the Spe­ Literature is an approved Ten Percent The district sponsors two month-long cial Projects Fund, and the Books in Special program. mission tours each year, according to Spicer. Each organized church is visit­ ed by a missionary in both the fall and Evangelism Spotlighted Evangelists Remember the spring. It is a program that was well The 38th Evangelism established before Spicer began his Retired Ministers Banquet, representing tenure in 1990. Career evangelists 19 churches and 4 de­ “Information and personal contact Boyce and Catherine nominations, attracted Pierce of Danville, are always important in generating and 162 persons to Kansas III., left a testamen­ maintaining interest,” said Spicer. “I City, Mo., First Church tary gift of more than am sure the tours make a difference.” Aug. 31. The gathering $125,000 to support In addition, the district sponsors a was cosponsored by retired ministers, ac­ Work and Witness team of 15 to 20 Shaver Nazarene Theological cording to Roger members each year. Recent missions Seminary, cooperating Alexander. Planned churches, and the Chic Shaver Center included trips to Samoa and New Giving trust adviser. The recently settled for Evangelism. Zealand. The district is already making estate named Pensions and Benefits USA During the evening, plans for a trip in 1996 to Belize. “This as the sole beneficiary. 15 persons shared about “Gifts like this are greatly appreciat­ also helps to generate and keep interest their decisions to follow ed in today’s difficult economic envi­ up,” said the superintendent. Christ. Among those lis­ ronment,” said Don Walter, Pensions Spicer also gives credit for the dis­ tening were students, and Benefits director. trict’s giving record to the District pastors, and laypersons The Pierces' wills were established NWMS Council, led by former mis­ about to begin a 14- 11 years ago, according to Alexander. sionary Chris Grube, who now pastors week evangelism train- The documents designated the proceeds the church in Juneau. Carriker ing class;. from the sale of their retirement home I realized that I was “If we came to missionary conven­ and all other assets to be used by Pen­ still clinging to the throne of my life,” sions and Benefits USA. tion and were even 25 percent short | on said Bruce Carriker, a-major in the Na­ As itinerant evangelists, the Pierces General Budget], I don’t think they tional Guard, who was raised as a had never owned a home until they re­ would go home without it being paid in Nazarene. "Surrender is such a repug­ tired in 1980, according to their surviv­ full,” said Spicer. “The people are very nant word to a military man. Christ is ing granddaughter, Joy Perry. Rev. interested in missions and General not the dictator of my life, He’s my Pierce died in 1988. Mrs. Pierce passed Budget.” Commander in Chief.” away last October.

16 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s New “Single” Pension Plan Goes into Effect Jan. 1,1996 The Nazarene Single Defined Contri­ 3 percent of salary contribution from Plan or General Church Pension Plan bution Pension Plan for U.S. Nazarene the employee, and a 3 percent matching provisions. However, for participants ministers serving local congregations contribution from' the employer could under the "Basic" Pension Plan, the and districts, and for general headquar­ yield an annual contribution approxi­ amount of the monthly pension check ters employees, will go into effect on mating 9 percent of salary. will be higher because of an increase in January 1, 1996. Under IRS guidelines, all salary re­ the base formula from $7.50 to $9.00 The Board of Pensions and Benefits duction and salary addition contribu­ per month per year of service. This in­ USA took action to approve imple­ tions must be submitted by the employ­ crease will be reflected in January 1996 menting legislation for the defined con­ er on the employee's behalf. The 3 pension checks. A modified consumer tribution plan in their October meeting. percent APS contribution from the price index (CPI) factor was also used Concurring action had been taken pre­ P&B Fund will be directed to “Option to calculate a benefit increase for some viously by the USA National Board, B” accounts. However, the employee General Church Pension Plan retirees the Board of General Superintendents, and employer contributions may be di­ who retired prior to 1994. and the executive committee of the rected to the "Option B" account or to 3. Those who expect to begin quali­ General Board. other Nazarene TSA investment op­ fying service for pension credit on or The Nazarene Single Defined Con­ tions according to local agreements be­ after January 1, 1996, will be solely un­ tribution Pension Plan will replace the tween the employee and employer. Ap­ der the provisions of the new Nazarene “Basic” Pension Plan and the General propriate forms for these transactions Single Defined Contribution Pension Church Pension Plan. It will utilize the are available from the pensions office. Plan. They will have the potential to existing Nazarene TSA Plan with its build a greater retirement fund based “Option B” accounts. upon more control over and more re­ DURING 1995, an individual TSA sponsibility for their own retirement "Option B” account was funded from account. Pensions and Benefits Fund income for “Basic” Pension Base AT THE BEGINNING of the new every U.S. pastor, eligible associate, plan, and for some time to come, there full-time evangelist, and district super­ Formula to Increase will be persons who began their quali­ intendent. That is, $150 was placed in fying service for pension credit under individual TSA Option B accounts for one of the old plans but on January I. every person earning a year of service 1996, will switch over automatically to credit under the “Basic” Pension Plan. the new plan. In addition, up to $200 per account was TRANSITION from the old plans to Starting then, annual contributions available to match dollar-for-dollar any the new Single Defined Contribution equal to 3 percent APS will be made to such participant's own or church con­ Pension Plan will affect different par­ individual TSA "Option B” accounts, tribution for 1995. ticipants in various ways. Here is an funded either by the P&B Fund, as in BEGINNING IN 1996, an amount overview of three possibilities: the case of pastors, or agency opera­ equal to 3 percent of the Average Pas­ 1. Those whose qualifying service tional funds, as in the case of Head­ tor's (cash) Salary (APS) reported for for pension credit started accruing be­ quarters employees. all U.S. Nazarene pastors will be con­ fore January 1, 1996, are assured that THE P&B FUND will remain vital. tributed to “Option B" accounts for all the retirement benefit they receive un­ It will be a key source of retirement active, eligible participants from P&B der the new plan will not be less than it funding, since it will be the source of Fund receipts or from agency funds, would have been under the “Basic” the 3 percent APS funding for all eligi­ depending upon the participant's em­ Pension Plan or General Church Pen­ ble ministers’ accounts. It will continue ployer. The new plan is a defined con­ sion Plan in which they previously par­ to pay for any benefits already tribution plan in which the level of re­ ticipated. If the new plan has not yet promised under the former "Basic” tirement income is determined by the produced sufficient income to match Pension Plan. The P&B Fund also will amount accrued in the individual’s ac­ the retirement promised under the for­ continue to be the only funding source count at the time of retirement. mer pension plan, the retiree will re­ for such benefits as Basic Group Tenn IN ADDITION to the base contribu­ ceive enough from the previous plan to Life Insurance and Benevolence pay­ tion from P&B Fund receipts for local make up the difference. In time, the ments to qualifying ministers. church and district-employed ministers, new plan has the potential to produce a The P&B Fund is so important for individual employees will be encour­ greater retirement income than the “Ba­ these benefit plans that the 3 percent aged to make additional contributions sic" Pension Plan or the General APS contribution from the fund will be to their retirement accounts through Church Pension Plan would have pro­ increased by 10 percent for ministers salary reduction agreements with their vided. on those districts that pay 100 percent employers. Employers in turn will be 2. Those persons who are retired al­ of their P&B Fund the previous year. encouraged to match the employee's ready, or who will retire before January All local churches and districts should contribution. For example, the base 3 1, 1996, will continue to receive bene­ still strive to pay 100 percent of their percent of APS from the P&B Fund, a fits under the current “Basic" Pension assigned P&B Fund amount each year.

D e c e m b e r 1995 17 CONTINUING LAY TRAINING PLNC Organizing Compassionate Ministry Center DENOMINATIONAL Point Loma Nazarene College is in Nearly 300 PLNC students partici­ STUDY the process of establishing the first pated in one of the 23 different com­ college-sponsored compassionate passionate ministry opportunities dur­ February—March 1996 ministry center and institute, accord­ ing the past school year. In addition, ing to Rosco Williamson, director of international ministry teams used win­ LoveWorks Center for Compassionate ter and summer breaks to extend com­ Ministry in San Diego. The center passion to Albania, Brazil, Israel/Jor­ plans to join the Nazarene network of dan, Russia, Sicily, South Africa, and church-spon­ Venezuela. sored nonprofit LoveW orks WHAT organizations is in the p ro ­ supported and cess of locating IS THE organized by a site for the N CM , U .S ./ center in an un- SECRET Canada. derprivi leged “The world neighborhood is longing for a near the cam­ OF new generation pus. The site of men and wo­ will be used for VICTORIOUS LIVING? men committed staff offices, to serving the community * ld ie Cycle of Victorious Living Lord by meet­ PLNC students, who volunteered their winter break, courses, and an touches a responsive chord ing people’s to­ join in leading worship with peers in Sao Paulo, educational re­ tal needs, both Brazil. source center. with the simple, life-trans­ physical and A health clinic forming message of Psalm 37: spiritual,” said Williamson. “This cen­ to operate in cooperation with the God has made provision for ter is a small but important step in that PLNC nursing program is also being direction.” considered. abundant living through the The purpose of the LoveWorks Cen­ The center is also seeking to estab­ fully yielded heart. ter is to increase opportunities for ser­ lish the LoveWorks Institute to facili­ It is time for us to discover vice, provide resources, and intention­ tate short-term group mission projects ally equip people to be involved in to San Diego, Mexico, Native Ameri­ the secret of the transcendent compassionate care experiences, ac­ can sites, and other areas. grace of God, which enables us cording to Williamson. The center is “We believe this type of ministry to live above the turmoil and the culmination of compassionate min­ changes lives,” said Williamson, “not istry programs that have developed on only in the people we minister to but changes of these days in victo­ the campus over the past decade. also in the lives of those who give.” rious and holy living. By Earl and Hazel Lee. I UNITED STATES Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation ,3 PuMcmoNam. h*

18 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s NAZARENE HIGHER EDUCATION OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY!

The Church of the Nazarene, from its inception, has been committed to higher ed­ ucation. The church provides the college/university with students, administrative and faculty leadership, and financial and spiritual support. The college/university edu­ cates the church’s youth and many of the church’s adults, guides them toward spiritu­ al maturity, enriches the church, and sends out into the world thinking, loving ser­ vants of Christ. The church college/university, while not a local congregation, is an integral part of the church; it is an expression of the church. — 1993-97 Nazarene M anual The International Board of Education invites those who are preparing to teach in a Nazarene college, university, or seminary to submit a current vita, which will be made available to the undergraduate and graduate institutions of the church. Listed below are known needs for the 1996-97 academic year. Since all needs cannot be an­ ticipated, other openings may occur in teaching, administrative, or staff roles. Naza­ rene colleges are equal opportunity employers. Analytic or Inorganic Chemistry English Art Fine Arts, Chair of Division Early Childhood Center Director Graduate Education: Education: Guidance and Counseling Curriculum Development Pupil Personnel Services Director of Teacher Education Marine Biology or Ecology Educational Psychology Mathematics Education G eneral Music Theory Math and Science Background New Testament Multiple Subject Nursing Philosophy of Education Philosophy Reading Specialist Psychology Special Education Spanish For further information please contact: Dr. Jerry D. Lambert, Education Commissioner International Board of Education Church of the Nazarene “To begin with, I take back everything I said 6401 The Paseo in the early service.” Kansas City, MO 64131 816-333-7000, ext. 2226

Maturity Has Its Advantages . . . Plan to attend one of our unique NIROGA events- designed especially and only for mature adults.

NIROGA is a retreat program sponsored by Nazarene Adult Ministries. Its goals are to provide a setting for spiritual renewal, social enrichment, personal and ministry growth, and relaxation for adults 55 and above. Our retreat program features special services, interesting workshops, crafts, and tour options. Spring 1996 NIROGAS n Lalte Yale, Florida—February 26—March 1,1996 Retreat Director: Marge Jantz-Owens FALL 1996 NIROGAS Featuring: John Hay, Thurl and Mary Kay Mann. Earl Templeman Glorieta, New Mexico Deep in central Florida, near Orlando, lie the secluded campgrounds of Lake Yale. The inviting September 9-14,1996 climate and peacef ul lake setting make this a welcome retreat from the harsh winter of the north lands. Schroon Lake, New York ”1 Branson, Missouri—May 6-10.1996 September23-27,1996 Retreat Director: Marge Jantz-Owens Featuring: TaJmadge Johnson, V. H. lewis St. Simons Island, Georgia Set in the heart of the rolling Ozark mountains, Branson is noted for its music talent from November 4-8, 1996 (Rescheduled) around the country. The inspiring Christ of the Ozarks and the world famous Passion Play are within easy distance of this quaint town. For detailed informational brochures about ~I Colorado Springs, Colorado—linw 10-14,1996 our spring NiROGAs, check the appropri­ Retreat Director: Randy Cloud ate box(es), clip this ad, and mail to: Featuring: Leon Wyss.Tirn Stearman, Jim Hamilton, Ilirarn Sanders, Brent Wyss NIROGA At the base of majestic Pikes Peak lies Colorado Springs and the historic Antlers Doubletree Nazarene International Center, Hotel, minutes from the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy, and old Colorado City. 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, M0 64131

D e c e m b e r 199 5 19 rying to find the right gift for people on our list can be a hectic affair. We don't want to offend friends and relatives who have been generous to us. so we trek from store to store at the mall. A But somewhere in our search for the perfect present, we lose the meaning of Christmas. God redefined generosity that first Christmas by His gift to us. Jesus came for those without means to pay. Different Remembering God’s charity toward us, perhaps it’s time to adjust our own gift lists. Though we needn’t ig­ nore special friends and family members, we can look be­ yond our own circle to include those who could especially Kind of benefit from kindness this Christmas. Here are some pos­ sibilities: 1. Invite a foreign student or refugee family for din­ ner. Most foreigners would cherish an invitation to an American home. If you don’t know any internationals, Gift List contact a community program offering English as a sec­ by Janice Lemke ond language or the foreign student office of your local university or college. Some churches also have outreach programs to internationals. to keep their babies need baby clothes and other items for Howard and Daphine have opened their home to inter­ the little one. national students for many years. “We enjoy it and think Sara lost the support of her family and her boyfriend af­ it’s a good way to show hospitality to strangers,” they say. ter she got pregnant and decided not to have an abortion. “The friendships we have made with foreign students With no other place to live, she found acceptance at a broaden our horizons and help our children understand home for expectant mothers. This Christmas, she misses other cultures.” her family but wants to give her baby the chance to grow 2. Purchase a gift for a child in a needy family. Some up. communities sponsor “Trees of Joy” where Christmas 5. Spread some cheer at a nursing home or hospital. trees are adorned with tags requesting a gift for a needy Christmas can be an especially lonely time for those con­ child. Those taking a tag purchase and wrap a gift for the fined to nursing home or hospital care. Organize a group child described. This might be that child’s only Christmas from your church to sing some carols, or enlist the help of present. Prison Fellowship sponsors a similar “Angel a friend to give out nonbreakable ornaments and smiles Tree” program for the local children of prisoners. from room to room. Because her own children are still pursuing studies or After three years, Edna has adjusted to life at the nurs­ building their careers, Mildred doesn’t have any grand­ ing home. Though family members visit occasionally, she children to pamper. In­ misses being able to at­ stead, she participates in tend church and commu­ the “Tree of Joy” pro­ nity activities. "It's so gram. “ 1 get so much nice when young people pleasure buying clothes W e c a n l o o k b e y o n d o u r o w n circle come and sing at Christ­ and toys for little peo­ mastime," she says. ple,” she says. TO INCLUDE THOSE WHO COULD ESPECIALLY “The songs bring back 3. Offer your ser­ good memories of vices to an elderly per­ BENEFIT FROM KINDNESS THIS CHRISTMAS. Christmas long ago. It son. Older people often breaks the monotony— don’t need “things" as gives me something new much as they could use to think about." some practical help. 6. Contribute food Ida can’t eat Christmas sweets and believes knick- or gifts to the local rescue mission. The mission can use knacks only serve as “dust catchers.” With her failing extra food items for a Christmas dinner to serve the home­ health, however, she could use some help around the less. Buy a turkey or ham or bake some pies to share. You house. Her walks need shoveling in the winter. She would may instead wish to give some practical gifts such as appreciate a coupon good for summer lawn mowing or work gloves, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, or dispos­ other yard work. able razors. 4. Show God's love to an expectant mother. Homes One church provides a box every December where peo­ for unwed mothers offer accommodations and support to ple can contribute canned food or gift items for the mis­ girls who choose against the easier route of abortion. sion. Some years, the women’s group has made quilts out Make an expectant mother feel special with jewelry, a of scrap cloth for bunk beds at the mission. Christian music tape, or maternity clothes. Girls planning 7. Support an underprivileged child. While most

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American children have an abundance of toys, children in pie next door. “While they cooked, I just sat and read to the many countries go without basic necessities. Compassion kids. Then they baby-sat so I could get some shopping International, World Vision, and other organizations give done.” you and your family the opportunity to provide monthly 10. Adopt a family in a homeless shelter. When fami­ support to a child living in poverty. They will send you a lies have little or no income, there's simply not enough photo and information about the child. money for gifts for the children. Extra food or items such The Nelson family now supports two children through­ as hats, gloves, and simple toys can bring a lot of joy to a out the year. Their own two kids look forward to getting family. Or you may wish to consider residents in shelter letters from their overseas pen pals and enjoy assembling homes for youth, battered women, or the handicapped. Christmas care packages. Beth, now a caseworker at an emergency shelter, says 8. Help fill or deliver food baskets for needy fami­ she was once on the receiving end and knows how special lies. Many churches and some community agencies such it is to be remembered at Christmastime. “Just knowing as the Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul put together that people care matters a whole lot.” food baskets containing chicken or turkey, along with canned food and other nonperishable food items. You can These suggestions may inspire some ideas of your own. share your holiday bounty with a family that can’t afford Or, after glancing through the list above, perhaps you can any extras. If your church doesn’t have a food basket pro­ only gasp, “How in the world am I supposed to take care gram. consider starting one! of all the poor and needy and all my relatives too?” You When Carl volunteered to help deliver food baskets to find the list only adds to the pressure of the season. needy families, he didn’t expect to gain so much in return. God knows the limitations on your time and resources. “People were so appreciative,” he said. He treasures the Even Jesus couldn’t go everywhere, didn’t help everyone. experience as the highlight of his Christmas. If Christmas brings you more headaches than serenity, 9. Offer to baby-sit or deliver a meal to a family perhaps it’s time to reevaluate. Think about whose birth­ with young children. day it is. Ask Him how you should celebrate this year. ^ Many young mothers could use extra help during the busy Christmas season. Shopping for Christmas gifts is nearly impossible when accompanied by young children. There are many worthy organizations that can help you to Your offer to baby-sit for the evening would ease the load. reach out to those who are in need. We especially recom­ As a single mom with three young children. Darlene mend Nazarene Child Sponsorship or Nazarene Compas­ struggles to meet financial needs on a low-paying job. She sionate Ministries. For more information, write them at feels guilty she can’t spend more time with her children, but 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, or phone 816- also needs time for her own errands. She says one of the 333-7000. nicest gifts she received was a dinner invitation by the cou-

D e c e m b e r 1995 21 The Dark Side of the Nativity

by Ryan Ahlgrim

very Nativity One is tempted to scene I know ask, “Why didn’t God leaves out save the innocent chil­ part of the dren? God protected Je­ Christmas sus by warning Joseph story. Sure, in a dream to escape. they all have Why not the other chil­ Mary and Joseph, and it dren? Did they have to wouldn’t be a Nativity die so Jesus could scene without Baby Je­ live?” Such questions sus lying in a manger. cannot be answered. And most manger They will forever twist scenes include a stable, in our conscience. some animals, shep­ But Matthew tells us herds, and three wise about the soldiers, not men. A few even have to blame God, but to re­ an angel and a star. veal a crucial truth. The But there is still Christmas story cannot something missing from be the Christmas story all these Nativity without bloodshed. For scenes. Soldiers. Sol­ M atthew , a N ativity diers on their way to scene sh o u ld have sol­ Bethlehem to kill every diers in it, with swords baby boy two years of drawn. age and under. Matthew knows any­ Why are they not in­ thing powerful enough cluded in our Nativity to do tremendous good scenes? Why is this im­ in this world is going to portant part of the story provoke tremendous always left out? evil. Goodness, truth, We want a Christmas and healing change story that includes only things profoundly. But the pretty, the warm, the © Providence Lithograph Company, Courtesy S.P.C.K. that which is selfish, joyous, and the charm­ that which gains from ing. But the Gospel of Matthew us to accept. The slaughter of the the sick status quo, does not want insists that we include in the innocents is a piece that does not change and will do nearly any­ Christmas story something we fit, a part of the story that thing to stop it. would prefer to forget— that Je­ Matthew should not have record­ sus’ birth is also the occasion of ed. We naturally recoil at the he irony is, goodness some­ the death of innocent children. thought of the joyous good news times brings out the worst in This is the dark side of the being marred by bloodshed and T us. Good news is always a Christmas story, and it is hard for brutal paranoia. threat to someone or some part of

22 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s ly. But, from another perspective, Herod appears quite reasonable. When Herod became king of Judea, the country was suffering from crop failure, heavy taxation, and a devastating civil war. Herod changed all that. Through the C h r is t m a s is n o t skillful use of political power, he PROFILE imposed order. He brought an end JUST JOYFUL NEWS. to the civil war, he provided jobs for the people, he rebuilt the coun­ try, and he provided food to the starving. Because of his political ties to the Romans, he was able to win special privileges for Judea — such as tax relief and military us, and self-serving sickness will exemption. do its utmost to stop what is good. And Herod's crowning achieve­ The slaughter of innocent chil­ ment was to build (with expendi­ NAME: dren at the birth of a Savior is not tures coming out of his own pock­ unique. It also happened long be­ et) the most magnificent Temple Don W. Dunnington fore to the H ebrew slaves in to the God of Israel that the world EDUCATION: Egypt. As their numbers in­ had ever seen. B.A., Olivet Nazarene University creased, the pharaoh feared the Put yourself in Herod’s shoes. M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary Hebrews might change the status You have worked very long and D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity quo of slavery. So he eventually very hard to bring a measure of School ordered that every male Hebrew peace and prosperity to your coun­ Postgraduate studies, Vanderbilt Uni­ baby be drowned in the Nile. One try. Then one day, while you are versity baby escaped—Moses, who sitting on your throne, you hear CURRENT MINISTRY ASSIGNMENT: would later lead the Hebrews out that a rival king has recently been of Egypt. born in Bethlehem. Vice President for Academic Af­ fairs, Southern Nazarene University Just as Moses freed the He­ A rival king? That is very bad brews from the pharaohs, so Jesus news. In all likelihood, that means PREVIOUS MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS: frees us from the Herods of this another civil war and an end to Pastor, Chicago and Indianapolis world. Jesus is pitted against all peace and prosperity. Chaplain; Professor of Preaching those forces of fear and immaturi­ A thought comes into your Ministry; Chair, Department of ty that want to hold on to an un­ mind: “Would it not be more rea­ Religion and Philosophy, Trevec- just and painful system. Jesus is sonable to kill one baby king than ca Nazarene College pitted against all those Herods to have all that upheaval and suf­ ON MINISTRY: who are paranoid and abuse their fering? Bethlehem is small, with a My sense of calling to full-time Chris­ power. In fact, Jesus came to save total of perhaps a mere dozen ba­ even the Herods. He came to save tian service emerged during my col­ by boys. Is it not better for a lege years. NTS helped me to see the us from ourselves. dozen to die rather than thousands scope and breadth of that calling and in a civil war?” cultivated in me a love for learning and he problem is, Herod can be And so we see a chilling fact— service, along with a strong desire for quite difficult to identify— brutal, self-serving evil can wear a continued growth as a follower of especially the Herod that re­ reasonable face and respectable Christ. The influence of faculty and col­ T leagues from NTS has played a posi­ sides in ourselves. One might robes. This is what Matthew think Herod’s presence would be wants us to know. Christmas is not tive role in my efforts to serve Christ and the church. obvious—just look for brutality, just joyful news. It announces the hatred, lying, and murder. But beginning of a tremendous strug­ sometimes Herod looks very rea­ gle between light and darkness, To invest in the lives of those called into sonable. risky goodness and reasonable ministry in the Church of the Nazarene, please contact: Development Office, 1700 Take, for instance, the historical evil. The soldiers are coming to­ E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131 Herod, Herod the Great. Yes, he ward the town, and their swords (816-333-6254; FAX: 816-333-6271). was cruel and brutal, even mur­ are drawn. NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY dering members of his own fami­ Reprinted by permission from the Gospel Herald. *

D e c e m b e r 19 9 5 23 The Christinas Gift Everywhere is He whose eyes are candles: I discern Him clearly this season—

His presence permeates the cold, drawing me close to Him.

bestowing joy to the bell I ring in front of the market for people whose hunger pierces their lives.

I have known Him almost three years now; His patience blooms inside of me, turning to charity:

Warm banks of fire part my lips as I say “God bless you” to all who pass by,

believing that He will, whether they say “Amen” or not.

— Marilyn Hochheiser

I’ll Make Room This Christmas, Lord, I promise You win. There’ll be room for You in the heart of my inn. 1 First, let me finish this Christmas baking: Our choir’s cantata is still in the making. \ Then I’ll have to complete all my shopping, Clean the house, do all the mopping.

After the kids and I have trimmed the tree. Somehow I know there’ll be time forme.

I’m sure then I'll be able to fit You in. I'll find room for You in the heart of my inn.

—Jacquelin D. Holland

24 Come, 0 Christmas Star The Coming Come back again, bright holy Star, God promised the Messiah. And show our seeking world the Way. And people waited Shine, shine 011 us. not from afar And people doubted. But in the little things of day: They thought God had forgotten O11 marketplace or city street, Or they had misunderstood. Send out the splendor of God's love, Then Joy burst forth And where His faithful children meet In the birth of a boy Rain down His glory from above. Born of Love, of God. 0 Star divine and heaven bright. And Jesus walked Reveal the sacred manger Birth, And taught and healed And lead us to the Christ child’s light And loved— then died To fill with joy all hearts 011 earth. for all. —Jean Hogan Dudley God promised Love’s return. And people wait I And people doubt. They think God has forgotten Or they have misunderstood.

But Joy will burst forth! Messiah will return! And the Promise birthed That Christmas Day Will reign Immanuel for all! —Joanne Long

Room to Celebrate Nothing, Lord, is right, it seems. “He is missing.” “They have gone.” Death, relocation has hacked A gaping wound in celebration. Past tradition crumbled, We gather in a strange home And receive gifts from those we barely know.

“So in that first Christmas, child, Family was left behind. No kind smiles of recognition— Victims, it might seem, of ill-timed fate. Their Son's birth acknowledged by strangers, No home, no loved ones, no table— Do not fret.

You celebrate in the circumstance Of the first Christmas. Ponder it in your heart, And give Him room.”

H. Armstrong Roberts — Sandy Mayle

25 Who of Us Dare Join by Edwin

omeone once said that in the old days on the because she knew that God had remembered to be farm, babies were born and welcomed much merciful. like newborn animals: another addition to the The women’s song lives on in a more personal ver­ flock for the benefit of the enterprise. Today, sion sung by the infertile Hannah, whose life had however, parents welcome each child almost turned into a daily ordeal of taunting and ridicule as if he or she were the Messiah. At least we from the rival wife, Peninnah. What do you do when grandparents do! Children or grandchildren your worst enemy is in your own household? represent hope and the prospect of continuity andA word of reassurance and blessing from the priest blessing. Eli lifts Hannah’s shroud of misery, and she sings: SMary, pregnant with Spirit-generated life, received “My heart exults in the L o r d . . . My mouth derides direct word from the angel Gabriel that her child my enemies . . . Talk no more so very proudly . . . The would be “the Son of the Most bows of the mighty are broken . . . High” (Luke 1:32, n r s v ) . Her Child Those who were full have hired would bring blessing to herself and themselves out for bread . . . He a transformed social order for her M a r y ’S is a so n g raises up the poor from the dust" (1 people. The Child within her was a Samuel 2:1, 3-5, 8, n r s v ) . sign that God was “waking up” to OF THE OPPRESSED, It was the lowly, distressed one remember mercy. who sang this song, while Penin­ So her soul magnified the Lord THE SUFFERING, THE ABUSED. nah’s taunting voice was silenced. with joyful and disturbing song. BUT IT CAN ALSO BE God had remembered to be merci­ Her song was not the gentle “Silent ful. Hannah was blessed; Peninnah Night”; it was, rather, a prophetic A SONG FOR THE PROUD, was judged. declaration of revolution. The ancient theme of the What do you hear in her song? THE POWERFUL, AND women’s song again burst from the Do you hear what I hear? Who sings heart of humble Mary, who carried this song, and why? Who does not THE RICH. GOD’S MERCY IS within her womb the Hope of all sing it? Where did she learn it, and WIDE ENOUGH FOR BOTH. the oppressed and insignificant peo­ what does it have to do with us? ple of the world: “For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his he women’s song. Mary's song servant. . . . From now on all gener­ is a women’s song. We first ations will call me blessed . . . The hear its central theme when the prophet Miriam Mighty One has done great things for me . . . His mer­ took tambourine in hand and, together with the other cy is for those who fear him from generation to gener­ Israelite women, danced and sang: “Sing to the L o r d , ation. . . . He has scattered the proud . . . brought for he has triumphed gloriously; horse and rider he down the powerful . . . lifted up the lowly; he has has thrown into the sea” (Exodus 15:21, n r s v ). filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich The riders of the horses and their leader, Pharaoh, away empty” (Luke 1:48-53, n rs v , italics added). did not sing— unless perhaps they moaned a mournful We know Herod and the religious leaders did not lament. Miriam knew God had remembered to be join in this song with Mary. Instead, with fearful merciful. Pharaoh knew he had been judged. hearts, they plotted the death of this One about whom A more vicious version of the women’s song burst Mary sang. But for Mary, God had remembered mer­ forth from the lips of prophetess Deborah when, to­ cy. It was time to sing. gether with Barak, she celebrated the violent death of Sisera, an enemy army general: “Hear, O kings; give ho sings this song? Someone has said that ear, O princes; to the L o r d I will sing . . . So perish all there is no single passage of Scripture more your enemies, O L o rd ! But may your friends be like W frequently set to music than Mary’s song. Yet the sun as it rises in its might” (Judges 5:3, 31, n rs v ). only a few of us have ever sung it. We teach our chil­ Again, the women’s song was that of an underdog dren to sing the peaceful lullaby “Away in a Manger,” who had suddenly been delivered from fearful op­ while they seldom, if ever, hear the disturbing song of pression. Sisera’s soldiers did not sing. Deborah sang Mary.

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Perhaps we don’t sing it because we know the bit­ Join with all the “lowly ones” of the world in a ing edge of the lyrics applies to us— self-promoting, mighty chorus celebrating the hope that, because of powerful, and rich. Why would we sing about our the birth of Jesus, they need be victims no longer. own demise? Sing with Mary, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and Who, then, would want to sing this song? Could it my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked be our song as well? with favor on the lowliness of his servant” (Luke It is a song for the Zairean woman who every 1:47-48, n rs v ) . morning travels by bus to the wholesale vegetable Today, God’s mercy is wide enough to invite the market. To get there, she must first pay the conductor, proud, powerful, and rich to sing this song as well. then bribe the driver, and then pay soldiers who stop How? When the Spirit of Christ touches our souls as the bus and demand money from the passengers, Jesus touched the soul of Zacchaeus, we find our­ so m e tim e s selves gen­ as often as tly brought 1 0 tim es in dow n from one trip. the precari­ The Zaire­ ous perches an w om an of our over- longs for the extended d ay w h e n e g o s , o u r h e r so u l love of pow­ could m ag ­ er, and our nify the Lord pursuit of for mercy re- riches. m em b ered . When And so it is transformed for all the by the pres­ w om en and ence of Je­ children in sus, Zaccha­ her circum- eus offered stances to turn his around the own w orld world. upside down The song and return Jim Kersten, Media International , . • , , is sung by all his ill-gotten those w om ­ gain to those en and children who have been abused by their hus­ whom he defrauded. Now Zacchaeus, too, is free to bands, fathers, uncles, and grandfathers. Only in recent sing Mary’s song, for salvation has come to his house years has the pain of these women found voice in as well. He, too, is now blessed and favored as a “son Mary’s song. Many men are not singing Mary’s song. of Abraham” (Luke 19:9, n rs v ). Some are moaning laments of confusion and distress. I can hear him singing all the way to the Temple, Has the day come when God has remembered mercy “My soul magnifies the Lord, for He has released me for the abused ones, and the dominant ones feel the bit­ from the prison of my own making— from the bond­ ing edge of judgment? age of self-seeking promotion, from needing to domi­ nate, and from the deceptive allure of wealth. My nvitation to sing. Today, the Spirit of the Lord in­ spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” vites women to sing Mary’s song with freedom Is the Spirit nudging you to sing with Zacchaeus I and hope. Join with Mary, Hannah, Deborah, and and Mary? Has God remembered His mercy for you? Miriam in singing about the Lord’s liberation from What needs to happen in your life so this can become oppression and suffering. Feel with Mary the joy of your song? being favored by the Lord and being called blessed. Reprinted by permission from the Gospel Herald. H i

D e c e m b e r 1995 27 Straw in the Crib

by Niki Anderson

We used the creche to teach the children the meaning of serving Christ through serving one another.

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ook. Mom, a little lamb," exclaimed my son after "Yeah, Mom, but I'm doing it so 1 can put straw in the unpacking the small figure from our Nativity set. crib." “1 hope I find Baby Jesus next.” One day when 1 asked J. J. to carry his backpack to his “Mom, I found Joseph,” announced my daugh­ bedroom, Jodie quickly offered to take it for him. After­ ter as she unfolded the crumpled tissue encasing ward, she ran to the creche and laid a piece of straw in the the figure of the humble man. Last Christmas I be­ crib. gan a tradition, using the creche to teach the chil­ J. J. objected the day I called his sister to help him clean dren the meaning of serving Christ through serving one an­ the toy room. “No, Mom, I’m picking up by myself so I can other. put straw in the crib.” “Let’s wait until Christmas Eve to put Jesus in the One night Jodie voluntarily turned off the lights I left on manger,” I suggested. “We'll pretend we’re waiting for Je­ in my writing room. Pleased with herself, she said, “Now I sus to be bom,” 1 explained. can put straw in Jesus’ crib." “That’s a good idea. Mom. Let’s put Him in the manger right before we open the presents,” said my daughter. Preparing the bed of the Christ child brought lots of We took a handful of straw from the Nativity crib and goodwill to our household. The children began to under­ placed it outside the creche. “While we’re waiting for Jesus’ stand that their kindness to one another was an expression birth, we’ll prepare the manger for Him by doing good of their love for Jesus. deeds. Anyone who does a kind deed for someone in the On Christmas Eve, we placed the figure of infant Jesus in family will be given the privilege of putting a piece of straw a well-prepared manger. Though the creche now lies con­ in Jesus’ crib,” 1 told the children. cealed in its box on a shelf until next Christmas, the chil­ The idea caught on with enthusiasm. I noticed the chil­ dren are still serving one another. A few days ago, J. J. dren helping each other without the usual grumbling. proudly told me that he put his sister’s scooter in the shed. Before supper one evening, I called Jodie to set the table. “I put straw in the crib, didn’t I. Mom?” he asked. Moments later, my son was busy doing his sister’s chore. Indeed, what we do for one another, we are doing for the “J. J., isn't it Jodie’s turn to set the table?” Lord. ^

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istry duties, but my pace seemed in­ compatible with the need. In the middle of my 21 days, I re­ A Response to ceived a call from a discouraged friend. God seemed far away, and life’s pressures were more than my friend could handle. We talked about Waiting spending time in silence. It’s odd that even though I had no “answers” for utes. Frequently, those minutes came the moment, both of us recognized at the cost of making a phone call, the value of silence. We ended our cleaning house, or planning a lesson. conversation with hope. And I have to admit that I was not On the 21st day, I knelt quietly by successful in finding the time every my bed. I had begun to focus on the day. Sometimes I took time on my character of God. "What is God lunch hour, sometimes early in the like?” I asked myself. morning, sometimes late at night, but Spontaneously, I found myself say­ most days yielded up their 21 min­ ing, “Lord, You are faithful.” utes. Once I had a little practice, the The needs of our children's min­ E. Dee Freeborn teaches spiritual forma­ time passed quickly, and when the oc­ istry are not all met. But the last two tion at Nazarene Theological Seminary. casion allowed, my 21 minutes weeks have brought steady progress. stretched longer. Several times, the Between a combination of regulars "interruption" of silence changed my and substitutes, it looks like we will course, and I never returned to the be staffed for children's Sunday pressing activity that had seemed so School as the fall quarter begins next P r e v io u s l y , I i n v it e d readers to essential before. week. share their experiences with waiting Many of my phone calls were left Best of all, I feel more rested. before God 21 minutes a day for 21 unmade until what should have been There’s less panic to my pace. I days. The following is one such letter too late. There were unfilled Sunday learned to trust less in my abilities from a woman in Washington: School classes for the fall quarter. and to leave time and place for the This is August. It’s not wise to recruit Lordship of Christ in my life. But of $ ^ $ teachers a week before classes start. course the real challenge lies ahead. Dear Dr. Freeborn: Instead of calling, I spent 21 minutes, Will I make the discipline of silence Thank you for the recommendation 45 minutes, an hour in si­ that I spend 21 minutes in silence for lence. 21 days. The idea came to me at just My soul rested. Some the right time. of that time I spent in In recent months, I have been scur­ conversation with the rying around, trying to keep up with a Lord. “Father, we need The “interruption” of silence demanding job, my husband and two people to minister to our changed my course, and I never teenagers, and volunteer duties as children.” But I left the children's ministries director in my matter there. These were returned. church. 1 had grown increasingly dis­ supposed to be 21 min­ couraged with leading children’s min­ utes of silence, not 21 istries. It seems there are lots of kids, minutes of fussing. but few volunteers to teach them. Still, the need contin­ Spending most of my discretionary ued, and many of my efforts to find an ongoing pattern of my life? I pray time in phone calls, lesson prepara­ volunteers failed. I grew fearful and for the grace to make it so. tion. and committee meetings ap­ one day told the Lord, “It seems like With gratitude. peared to be getting me nowhere. 1 You have called me to service but are didn't know what to do next. not faithful to support me in the call." Then came the Herald of Holiness, Most days, the Lord’s word to me This is just one of many wonderful and your suggestion to “do nothing.” came slowly into focus. “You can’t responses 1 have received from per­ It seemed radical. Even lazy. But the lead by talent or discipline. These sons completing the 21 days of wait­ phrase “Don’t just do something, things are valuable as tools in My ing. As more of you complete this ex­ stand there” caught my heart. I decid­ hands. I will lead you.” ercise, please continue writing to me ed to try it. And so I waited and rested. 1 took to report your experience. I'll be I found it hard to take the 21 min­ slow, steady steps to fulfill my min­ waiting!

D e c e m b e r 1995 29 Evangelists’ Suites

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ABBOTT, DAN: Myrtle Point, OR, Dec. 8-10 (First), 18; El Dorado, AR, 19; Tyler, TX (First), 21; Nobel, OK, 24-28; Jacksonville, FL (North), 31— Feb. 4 28-31 BOOMER, ERIC J.: Clyde, OH, Dec. 3-8 STRICKLAND, DICK: Baytown, TX (First), Dec. 6-10; Indianapo­ BOQUIST, DOUG AND DEBBIE: Bethany, OK (First), Dec. 1-3 LOMAN, LANE: Crowley, LA (First), Dec. 3-6; Indianapolis, IN. lis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; Medway, OH (Bethel Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; Bedford, IN, Jan. 7-10'; Oke- Community), 14-17; Homestead, FL, 14-17; Newport, OR, 21- BRISCOE, JOHN: Concerts in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois, chobee, FL, 14-17; Huntington, WV (First), 21-24; Lakeland, 24 Dec. 3-10; Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13 FL 28-31' STROUD, GLENDON D.: Pahokee, FL, Jan. 2-7 BROWN, ROGER N.: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, Dec. McMAHON, MICK AND HELEN—VICTORY MINISTRIES: Indi­ ULMET, BILL: Simpsonville, SC (Cornerstone), Dec. 3-6; Man- 11-13; Hernando, FL, 31; Lakeland, FL (Fort Meade), Jan. 16- anapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; Port Arthur, TX teno,IL, 27-29 21; Lakeland, FL (Central), 23-28; Plant City, FL (Wagoner (Grace), Jan. 5-7; Port Arthur, TX (First), 10-14; Texas City, Memorial), 30— Feb. 4 TX, 19-21; Conroe, TX, 28 WELLS, LINARD: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, Dec. 11- 13 BURKHALTER, PAT AND DONNA: Post, TX, Dec. 1-10 MANLEY, STEPHEN: Salem, OR (South), Dec. 6-10 WOMACK, PAUL W.: Belton, MO, Jan. 14-18; Fulton, MO (Heart­ CANFIELD, DAVE-EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES: Irvine, KY MILLHUFF, CHUCK: Fremont, NE, Dec. 6-10; Vienna, VA, 31'; land), 21-24; Lebanon, MO, 24— Feb. 4 (Waco), Dec. 3-6 Jacksonville, FL (University Boulevard), Jan. 7-9; North Florida WRIGHT, E. GUY AND LIL: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gather­ COVINGTON, NATHAN: Oakes, ND, Dec. 6-10; Albertville. AL District Zone Indoor Camp, 10-14; Lincoln, NE (First), 28; ing, Dec. 11-13; Brunswick, GA (Bethel), Jan. 5-14 (First), Jan. 10-14; Shreveport, LA (First), 17-21 Junction City, KS (First), 31— Feb. 4 YOUNG, TIM: Munster, IN (Fairmeadow Community), Dec. 3-6; In­ DALE, TOM: Payette, ID, Dec. 17 A; Boise, ID (Five Mile), 17 P; MILLS, CARLTON-SECOND TOUCH EVANGELISM MIN­ dianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; Lincoln. CA, Jan. Coolidge, AZ (Valley Community), 31 ISTRIES: Fort Walton Beach, FL, Dec. 1-3; Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, Dec. 11-14; Charleston, WV (Elk River), 7-10; Davis, CA, 12-14; Vacaville, CA, 16-21; Creswell. OR. DIEHL, ROBBIE AND DEBORAH: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Jan. 7-10; Charleston, WV (Calvary), 11-14; Apple Valley, CA, 28— Feb. 1 Gathering, Dec. 11-13; West Palm Beach, FL, Jan. 18-28' ‘ Denotes Non-Nazarene Church 17-21; Bonifay, FL, 24-28 FADER, WES AND MARY: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, MONCK, JIM: Corning, CA, Dec. 1-3; Barbados, Jan. 6-14 Dec. 11-13; Grand Junction, CO (First), 16-20; Tipp City, OH, Jan. 6-10; Park Hills, KY (Covington First), Indoor Camp, 16- OYLER, CALVIN AND VIRGINIA: Laketon, IN, Dec. 5-10* 21; West Memphis, AR, 27-31 PALMER, MIKE G: Cape Girardeau, MO, Dec. 3-6; Florissant, MO HANCOCK, TIM: Garden City, KS, Dec. 3-6 (St. Louis Trinity), 10; Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; New Castle, IN (First), Zone Indoor Camp, Jan. 16-21; HILL, BEN E.: Northwestern Illinois District Pulpit Supply, Dec. 1- Burlington, IA (First), 28-31 31 YOU COULD BE... PARK, TOM AND BECKY: Taylorville, IL (First), Dec. 3 P; Eureka. JUNEMAN, JOHN AND TRINA: Albuquerque, NM, Nazarene IL, 3 A; Watseka, IL (First), 10 A; Kankakee, IL (Eastridge), 10 Bible College, Dec. 4-5 and 11-12 and 18-19; Nashville, TN, . . . feeding a hungry child P; Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; Marshall, IL, Jan. 3-7; Albuquerque, NM, 8-9 and 15; Caldwell, ID (Canyon 17 A; Champaign, IL (Westside), 17 P: Carl Junction, MO, 24 Hill), 17-21; Albuquerque, NM, Nazarene Bible College, 22-23 . .. wrapping a blanket A; Topeka, KS (Oakland), 31 A; Topeka, KS (First), 31 P; and 29; Coal Valley, IL, Quad City Zone Revival, 30— Feb. 4 Olathe, KS (Westside), Jan. 7 A; Lawrence, KS (First), 7 P; around a hurricane victim KEENA, EARL E.: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, Dec. Chickasha, OK (First), 14-17; Lawton, OK (First), 19-21; 11-14 Jonesboro, AR (Forest Home), 28-31 . . . giving hope to a LAXSON, WALLY AND GINGER: Joplin, MO (First), Dec. 6-10; PERDUE, NELSON S.: Harrison, OH, Dec. 6-10; Midwest City, Apache Junction, AZ (East Valley), 13-17 OK (First), Jan. 2-7; West Chester, PA, 10-14; Sanford, FL homeless family! (First), 17-21; Tyler, TX (Lakeview), 24-28 LECKRONE, LARRY AND TAMLA: St. Croix Falls, Wl (Calvary), S o cv&at one you utuitiuy p v t . . . Dec. 2-6; Albion, Ml. 8-10; Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gather­ PETTIT, ELAINE C.: Texarkana, TX (Cathedral Heights), Dec. 3- ing, 11-13; Monroeville, IN ,13 P 10; Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, 11-13; Corunna, Ml, 14-17; Lansing, Ml (First), Jan. 7-10; Vicksburg, Ml, Prayer LEE, BRAD AND LORI: Collinsville, IL (First), Dec. 3 A; Granite Seminar, 13-14; Conneaut, OK (Kellogsville), 21-24; Little City, IL (First), 3 P; Springfield, IL (First), 6; Decatur, IL, 7'; Rock, AR (Rose Hill), 28-31 Freeport, IL, 9-10; Bethalto, IL, 16-17; Peoria, IL (Golden Acres), 17; Bedford, IN (Davis Memorial), Jan. 6-9; Canton, IL POWERS, E. CARL—PROCLAMATION MINISTRIES, INC.: Indi­ (Maples Mill), 14-17; Huntlngburg, IN, 26-28 anapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, Dec. 11-13; Durant, OK (First), Jan. 12-16 LEIDY, ARNOLD: El Paso, TX (Montwood), Dec. 10 A; Terrell, TX, Jan. 10; Florien, LA (Cenchrea), 11; Fort Oglethorpe, GA (Bat­ ROSE, WAYNE: Globe, AZ, Dec. 5-10; Indianapolis, IN, Evange­ tlefield Parkway), 14 P; Bloomingdale, GA, 19; Kingsland, GA list Gathering, 11-13; Ridgefield, WA, Jan. 30— Feb. 4 (Kings Bay), 21 A; Jacksonville, FL (North), 21 P; Merritt Island, RUNYAN, DAVID: Albania, Dec. 4-10. FL (Community), 25; Live Oak, FL, 28 A; White Springs, FL (Suwanee River). 28 P SHERWOOD, SCOTT: Hastings, NE, Dec. 1-3; Lake Jackson, TX, Jan. 12-14; Oskaloosa, IA, Capital City Zone Youth Revival, LEWIS, JOHN-WHITE DOVE MINISTRIES: Ponca City, OK 23-28; Chariton, IA, 31— Feb. 4 816-333-7000 (First), Dec. 3 A; Blackwell, OK (First), 3 P; Greenville, TX (Pe- Ext. 2508 niel), 7 P; Greenville, TX (First), 17 A; Kenneth City, FL (St. SMITH, MICKEY G.: North Vernon, IN, Jan. 10-14; Orangeburg, Petersburg), 31 A; Lakeland, FL (Lake Gibson), 31 P; Orlando, SC (First), 21-24 FL (Colonial), Jan. 7; Clearwater, FL (First), 7 P; Orlando, FL SMITH, DUANE: Indianapolis, IN, Evangelist Gathering, Dec. 11- Nazarene Compassionate Ministries 6401 The Paseo• Kansas City*M issouri 64131 (Union Park), 14; McComb, MS (First), 17; Vicksburg, MS 13; Macon, GA (Trinity), 17-21; Lakeland, FL (Lake Gibson),

30 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s Over 6 0

Yes, Virgil, There You tear apart a car’s motor and see what makes a knocking sound, but there is a mystery covering spiritual matters that not the best Is a Savior mechanic, nor even the combined efforts of all the most learned psy­ C. ELLEN WATTS Yes, Virgil, there is a Savior chologists, psychiatrists, and false named Jesus. Because He lives, teachers who ever lived, can rip we can know the certainty of asunder. Only through childlike peace and joy and unconditional faith in the only begotten Son of love and can live productive lives God, who came to us as a Babe in filled with goodness and purpose a manger, can we see beyond the and beauty. Minus a Savior, our veil that was torn in two when He world would be a sorry place in died on the Cross so that you, Vir­ which to live. Worse even than gil, and I might glimpse the awe­

C. Ellen Watts is a freelance writer living having no Virgils. There would be some miracle of His resurrection in N am pa, Idaho. no one in whom to have faith, no and one day be recipient to all the songs in the night, no reason to glory He has stored in heaven for pray, no hope. The Christmas sea­ us. Ah, Virgil, in all the world son might still be filled with trees there is nothing else that is real and tinsel, but there would be no and abiding. Dear Editor: sense of wonder or of awe. The No Savior? Thank God! He I am 60 years old. Some of my Light of the World would be ex­ lives, and He lives forever. A bil­ retired friends tell me that Christ­ tinguished. lion years from now, Virgil, yes, mas is a crock of ancient Palestin­ Not believe in the Savior! You ten thousand times ten trillion ian baloney, that while Jesus may might as well not believe in the In­ years from now, though this world well have been born in a cow sta­ ternet. You might hire private de­ pass away, He will reign forever ble. a God who can change lives tectives to infiltrate churches and and continue to make human does not exist. My old Christian shadow all those who call them­ hearts glad.* daddy says, “If you see it in selves Christians, but the Herald of Holiness, it’s so." even if you never once Please, sir, deliver me no guff: caught a single glimpse is there a Savior? of the Savior, what Virgil O' Hankerin' would that prove? No­ In Sun City Somewhere body sees our Savior in Not believe in the Savior! a body these days, but You might as well not V i r g i l , y o u r c r o n i e s are wrong. that is no sign there is believe in the Internet. They have been brainwashed by no Savior. His presence the selfishness of a me-centered in a life is the most real ' ,V>.‘ | flli 1 age. They only believe what they thing in the world, and ______see on the evening news. They that is something nei­ think that nothing exists save that ther you nor I can see. Did you A note to readers: Since it is which they’ve dreamed up on ever see your voice float over a highly unlikely that either the Vir­ their own. Closed minds, Virgil, thousand miles as you talked with gil you know or his cronies sub­ be they sheltered by hair or mere a friend on your phone? Of course scribe to the Herald, why not pass skin, tend to shrink. In this mixed- not, but that’s no proof that your this issue along or give a gift sub­ up world, such people are but voice was not there. Nobody can scription for Christmas ? monkeys in their intellect as com­ conceive or imagine all the won­ Better yet, tell them the Good pared with all God has planned for ders God has wrought in this News yourself. them, as measured by the minds of world and through the lives of 'Thanks to Francis P. Church and his “most famous editorial ever written" in response to a question asked in 1897 by a lit­ those who are quick to seek Truth. committed men and women. tle girl named Virginia.

D e c e m b e r 1995 31 Annual I ndex January through December 1995

FEATURES Nazarene Youth Dig Deep for Outreach to China Sept., p. 25 Ah, Judas Mario Michelle Schalesky, Apr., p. 40 New Christian Man, The ...... Steve Rabey, Feb., p. 30 Antioch, Los Angeles, and No F e a r ...... Jim Williams, Sept., p. 3 T o m o rro w ...... Dr. Roger E. Bowman, Oct., p. 16 No Skates in the Bleachers...... Larry Belew, Apr., p. 16 Break a Vase Scott Ostendorf Sr., Nov., p. 8 NTS—A Golden Anniversary ...... Gordon Wetinore, Jan., p. 37 Breckenridge V: Consultation on Clergy Preparation ...Oct., p. 32 N Y C ’ 9 5 Guest Artists ...... Sept., p. 7 Case for Adoption, T he ...... Priscilla Raue, Aug.. p. 16 N Y C ’ 9 5 Special Speakers ...... Sept., p. 6 Casinos: Not the Answer...... Elizabeth Paul, July, p. 20 Olivia’s Story ...... Marjorie Blake, Dec., p. 8 C eleb ratio n o f the One Bedraggled Daisy ...... Mario M. Schalesky, June, p. 27 Almost Known, The ...... Gene Van Note, June. p. 36 Open to God’s Call...... Hiram Sanders, Oct., p. 36 Challenge for the Future ...... Donald D. Owens, Jan., p. 39 Parent of Kids; Child of G od ...... Brenda Nixon, June, p. 20 Charge from the Past...... J. B. Chapman, Jan., p. 38 Parish Nursing ...... Barbara Sage, July, p. 8 Chestnut Ridge— A Ministry Phineas Bresee: His Life and Legacy ...... Stan Ingersol, Oct.. p. 30 for M inisters ...... Mark Graham, June, p. 10 Practicing Holiness Paul M. Bassett, Jan., p. 28 Choosing Partners ...... Doris Littrell, Apr., p. 38 Promise Keepers Helped ...... David McDonald, Feb., p. 34 Christian McCarthyism ...... Philip Yancey, Mar., p. 7 Purity Is for God’s People...... Tom Floyd, Sept., p. 37 Church for All People, A ...... Ron Benefiel, Oct., p. 12 Question That Changed Daniel Smiley, Native American Her Life F'orever, T he ...... Gene Van Note, Dec., p. 10 Preacher-in-the-Making ...... Eli Thome, Apr., p. 36 Raising the Level of Worship Randy T. Hodges, Nov., p. 16 Dark Side of the Nativity, T h e ...... Ryan Ahlgrim, Dec., p. 22 Renewed Vision for Marriage, A ...... J. Paul Turner, Feb., p. 28 Different Kind of Gift List, A ...... Janice Lemke, Dec., p. 20 Restriction Becomes Opportunity James L. Snyder, June, p. 38 Don Bird: Lobbying for the Rock Music: Why Do Teens Listen? ...... A1 Menconi. Sept.. p. 30 Good Life Jeanette D. Gardner, July, p. 32 S e le n a ...... Marcia Alice Mitchell, Aug., p. 24 Donna Fletcher Crow: Serving Others in the Valley of the Sun Sept., p. 16 Woman with a Vision ...... Jeanette D. Gardner, Jan., p. 8 Sing to Him a New Song ...... Michael Cork, Nov., p. 23 Effective FJvangelism: Sometimes God Says Yes Susan Bates, Aug., p. 20 M agnifying the L o rd ...... Lyle Pointer, June, p. 8 Spiritual Mentoring: Electronic Evangelism ...... Mark Metcalfe, May, p. 12 The Gentle Counsel...... Beverly D. Self, Mar., p. 21 Equipping Seminars Sept., p. 18 Sponsoring a Child ... Erosion of Heterosexuality, The ...Charles W. Socarides, Dec., p. 37 A Powerful Partnership ...... Caroline Wight, Aug., p. 28 FJveryday Evangelism Mike Barton, Apr., p. 14 S p o n so rs’ FJye View o f N Y C , T h e Sept., p. 19 F’aces of Los Angeles First Spotlight on Stewardship Aug., p. 30 Church, The Glen Van Dyne, Oct., p. 22 Straw in the Crib ...... Niki Anderson, Dec., p. 28 Feminist, Feminine, or Female?...... Rebecca Laird, Mar.. p. 16 Stress and the Superwoman ...... Kathleen Jane Fulks, Mar., p. 28 F ine A rt o f G ood F ath erin g , T h e ...... V ictor M. Parachin, Feb., p. 32 Sunday Morning at Los Angeles F'orgive Us O ur F’athers ...... Gene Van Note, Feb., p. 26 First Church ...... Glen Van Dyne, Oct., p. 20 Gary Sivewright: A Heart for Youth ...... Sept., p. 4 Take Me Out to the Ball Game? ...... Tim White, July, p. 22 (Jetting Connected— Telling the Story, Christians and Computers ...... Mark Graham, May, p. 8 Renewing the Vision ...... David R. Hudson, Apr., p. 7 Glimpses from NYC Sept., p. 26 Thank You for Mv Life ...... Lonni Collins Pratt, Nov., p. 28 God Wants to Forgive Who? G. D. Austin, Aug., p. 40 These Things I Believe...... Jerry D. Lambert, Apr., p. 34 Good Stuff They Said Sept., p. 14 “Till Death Do Us Part”: The Hidden Secret of Guilty—with an FJxplanation...... John W. Dally, Dec., p. 40 Marital Violence Karen S. Schwartz, Mar., p. 32 Hopeless in the City Kathleen Jane Fulks, Mar., p. 28 To the Springs— How Dare You, Mom! Rob Songer, May, p. 36 a n d B e y o n d ...... Fred Shepard and Gene Van Note, Oct., p. 34 How Much Religion Is Enough? Edwin H. Felter, Nov., p. 36 Turning on the Light...... Timothy B. Pusey, Apr., p. 10 I Forgive You, M other...... Robert Bruce, May, p. 37 Welcome to the G allery ...... Nikki Wilson, Apr.. p. 37 I ’d L ike to W itness, What Happened to Me at NYC Sept., p. 22 B u t ...... Lyle Pointer and Nina Beegle, Apr., p. 12 What Men Need Most...... C. Neil Strait, Feb., p. 16 Jesus, Just Another God? Patricia A. Gray, July, p. 36 What We Learned About W orship Roland Feltmate, Nov., p. 18 Kingdom ... on the Line ...... Joyce Williams, Apr., p. 8 Whatever Happened to the Old Songs? Chip Ricks, Nov., p. 22 Lead the W ay ...... Fred Fullerton, Sept., p. 1 Where America W orships? ...... July, p. 24 Lifetime Marriage: God’s Ideal...... Gwen Rice Clark, Nov., p. 32 Who of Us Dare Join in Living in the Spirit...... Ken Bible, May, p. 32 Mary’s Song? ...... Edwin F. Rempel, Dec., p. 26 Living the M ission ...... Kimberley Berry Jones, Apr., p. 35 Why (iod (Jives Parents to Children J. K. Warrick, May, p. 16 Look Back, A Oct., p. 28 W ords of Faith ...... Rob L. Staples. Jan., p. 2 1 Look Back at NYC, A ...... Steve Babbitt, Sept., p. 10 Your Child Can Be a W inner...... M arion F. Ash, June, p. 24 Losers, W eepers...... Jon Johnston, July, p. 26 PERSONAL EXPERIENCE FEATURE Male Basher’s Checklist Feb., p. 20 Of Life and Losses, Trees and Crosses Susan Bates, May, p. 38 Masculine Journey: Adam to Zaken, The Mark Graham, Feb., p. 18 POETRY Modesty and the Modern Christmas (Jift, The ...... Marilyn Hochheiser, Dec., p. 24 Christian Woman Marylea Monroe, Mar., p. 24 Color It FJaster...... Dorothy Purdy, Apr., p. 33 M other’s Day at Central City Come, O Christmas S tar ...... Jean Hogan Dudley, Dec., p. 24 Church of the Nazarene Glen Van Dyne, Oct., p. 26 Coming, The ...... Joanne Long, Dec., p. 24 Myth of the Teenage Werewolf, The ...... Tom Lytle, Sept., p. 8 D oxologv...... Dorothy Purdy, Nov., p. 38

32 H e r a l d o r H o l i n e s s Empty Tomb, The ...... Mario Michelle Schalesky, Apr., p. 33 Friend in High Places, A ...... John C. Bowling, May, p. 46 G a r d e n s ...... Darlene Saunders, Apr., p. 32 God Made Visible ...... John C. Bowling, Dec., p. 46 I'll Make Room ...... Jacquelin D. Holland, Dec., p. 24 I’ve Fallen Down, but 1 Can Get Up....John C. Bowling, Mar., p. 46 In the Midst Nancy Spiegelberg, Nov., p. 17 Learn a Life of Love John C. Bowling, Aug., p. 46 Light in the Trees ...... Eula Lindsey Maurice, July, p. 7 Left Holding the Boat...... John C. Bowling, June, p. 46 Long Look, T he ...... Ruth Glover, July, p. 12 Rat Race or Eagle’s Wings...... John C. Bowling, Feb.. p. 46 Room to Celebrate ...... Sandy Mayle, Dec., p. 24 Seeing Jesus John C. Bowling, Sept., p. 38 Simon the Cyrene ...... Gary B. Swanson, Apr.. p. 32 Tending the Fire John C. Bowling, Nov., p. 46 T h o u g h t, A ...... Mario Michelle Schalesky. Nov.. p. 30 Over 60 CONTINUING COLUMNS February Focus...... C. Ellen Watts, Feb., p. 8 The Family Album From Temple to Treadmill...... C. Ellen Watts, Jan., p. 13 Hero W orship ...... Jerry and Lynda Cohagan, Oct., p. 38 Mouse Motivation ...... C. Ellen Watts, July, p. 19 Holy Ground ...... Jerry and Lynda Cohagan, July, p. 41 Poetic Play-off...... C. Ellen Watts, Apr., p. 6 My Best Friend Jerry and Lynda Cohagan, Nov., p. 15 Remedial Remedies C. Ellen Watts, May, p. 19 My Brother’s (or Sister’s) Salt Scoop C. Ellen Watts, Aug., p. 37 Keeper? Jerry and Lynda Cohagan, Mar., p. 37 Velveteen Dads C. Ellen Watts, June, p. 33 You Call That a Story? ...... Jerry and Lynda Cohagan, May, p. 6 Waste Paper ...... C. Ellen Watts, Nov.. p. 5 General Superintendent's Viewpoint Yes, Virgil, There Is a Savior...... C. Ellen Watts, Dec., p. 31 Adoption: God’s Idea ...... Jerald D. Johnson, Aug., p. 3 Rhythms of the Spirit Affirming Our Youth as Between the Routine and They Share Jesus C hrist ...... John A. Knight, Sept., p. 12 the Sublime...... Morris A. Weigelt, Sept., p. 34 Attempting Great Expectations...... Donald D. Owens, May, p. 4 God Dwells in Darkness? ...... Morris A. Weigelt, Mar., p. 5 Christ Is Risen ...... William J. Prince, Apr., p. 2 Grace-Graffiti...... Morris A. Weigelt, Jan., p. 4 Founding Purpose, The ...... William J. Prince, Oct., p. 1 Serious About Sin??? ...... Morris A. Weigelt, Nov., p. 45 Future Church ...... Paul G. Cunningham, July, p. 1 To Forgive or Not to Forgive!...... Morris A. Weigelt, July, p. 13 God, Give Us Balance ...... James H. Diehl, June, p. 2 Where Gratitude and Grace Meet Morris A. Weigelt, May, p. 28 If I Could Be Anywhere, When You Pray I W ould N ot Be H e r e ...... James H. Diehl, Dec., p. 3 I Hate W aiting!...... E. Dee Freeborn, Aug., p. 45 Military Personnel Appreciation Day, Living with the Lord’s Prayer— “Lest We Forget” Donald D. Owens, Nov., p. 2 P a rt 4 ...... E. Dee Freeborn, Feb., p. 45 Servant Leaders John A Knight, Mar., p. 2 Living with the Lord’s Prayer— What Will We Be Like Then? Jerald D. Johnson, Feb., p. 4 P a rt 5 ...... E. Dee Freeborn, Apr., p. 25 Why NTS Is Im portant to All of Us Paul G. Cunningham, Jan., p. 2 Living with the Lord’s Prayer— In a Woman s Voice P a rt 6 ...... E. Dec Freeborn, June, p. 29 Angels All Around ...... Rebecca Laird, May, p. 25 Response to Waiting, A ...... E. Dee Freeborn, Dec., p. 29 Building Monuments— Building Lives Janet Lanham, Apr., p. 42 DEPARTMENTS Clear Purpose, A ...... Rebecca Laird, Feb., p. 38 Editor's Choice C onfessions o f the And Now ... Here's Johnny!...... Wesley D. Tracy, May, p. 2 Real Tooth Fairy Anne Raudscpp Hardy, Mar., p. 9 How Thick Is Your Thumb? ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Mar., p. 1 Distinctively Us...... Rebecca Laird, Aug., p. 11 I ’ll B e t...... Wesley D. Tracy, July, p. 2 Friends Count...... Janet Smith Williams, Jan., p. 19 Men Are Back ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Feb., p. 2 Gifts from (iod ...... Chip Ricks, June, p. 7 Psst! Want to Hear Something About Good Shepherd Makes Your Pastor? ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Sept., p. 40 Me Lie Down, The Anne Raudsepp Hardy, Oct., p. 11 Shelf Life of Words, T he ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Apr., p. 4 Gossip, the Sin No One Commits Janice Duce, Dec., cover 3 Standing True When the H igh H o p es...... Judith A. Schwanz, July, p. 6 Pressure Is On ...... Wesley D. Tracy, June, p. 1 Penny for the Picture, A ...... Rebecca Laird, Nov., p. 35 Three Starts—No Finishes...... Wesley D. Tracy, Aug., p Into the Word Trash or Treasure? ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Oct., p How Do We Affirm a Negative Apostle? Roger L. Hahn, Feb., p. 9 Trout Complex ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Jan., p. Limits of Human Ability, T he ...... Roger L. Hahn, Dec., p. 6 Uncle Cedric, Louise, and Emmanuel ...Wesley D. Tracy, Dec., p. 1 M o ral In v e s tin g ...... Roger L. Hahn, Aug., p. 12 You Never Know ...... Wesley D. Tracy, Nov., p. 48 On Having and Being Models...... Roger L. Hahn, Jan., p. 20 Marked Copy Powerful Peace of (iod. T he ...... Roger L. Hahn, July, p. 4 Can You Say “Antinomian”? ...... Mark Graham, June, p. 47 Prayer: Paul’s Prescription for W orry ...Roger L. Hahn, June, p. 42 Last Things First ...... Mark Graham, May, p. 47 S ecret o f C o n ten tm en t, T h e ...... Roger L. Hahn, Nov., p. 4 Make a W ish ...... Mark Graham, Apr., p. 47 W hat Are You Willing to Risk? ...... Roger L. Hahn, Apr., p. 1 Oldie, But a Goodie, A n ...... Mark Graham, Nov., p. 47 Where Do You Get Your Clues? ...... Roger L. Hahn, Mar., p. 15 On Dreams and Their Value ...... Mark Graham, Dec., p. 47 Why Ask W hy? ...... Roger L. Hahn, May, p. 30 Purple-Headed Christians ...... Mark Graham, Feb., p. 47 Nazarene Roots S h in e ...... Mark Graham, Sept., p. 39 In the Shadow of Sam Jones ...... Stan Ingersol, May, p. 5 So, How’s Your Garden? ...... Mark Graham, Mar., p. 47 Mattie Mallory for the Children Stan Ingersol, Aug., p. 35 To Adopt or Not to Adopt...... Mark Graham, Aug., p. 47 Observer at Large Wanna Bet? Mark Graham, July, p. 47 You Got a Problem? ...... Mark Graham, Jan., p. 47 Avoiding "Jonah” Thinking ...... John C. Bowling, Jan., p. 46 You're What? Mark Graham, Oct., p. 47 Century of Service, A ...... John C. Bowling, Oct., p. 46 Clean Living and a Fast Outfield John C. Bowling, July, p. 46 SPECIAL REPORT Dress for Success...... John C. Bowling, Apr., p. 46 Oklahoma City Bombing ...... Aug., p. 4

D e c e m b e r 1995 33 Chaplain to South Africa 20 Years in Charleston Frans Hendrik Koe- kem oer has been ap­ pointed as the first Nazarene chaplain to the South Africa Po­ lice (SAP). In the posi­ tion, he also will serve as a liaison between the SAP and the Church of the Nazarene. The SAP began appointing chap­ lains in 1952, but the program has been dominated by ministers from Re­ Teacher on Call in P.R. formed churches, according to Koeke- Earlier this year, Charles and Lou moer. A nn E llis (a b o ve) celebrated their “Having served in the SAP previ­ 20th year in the pastorate of Charles­ ously for 12 years, 1 had tried since ton, W.Va., Calvary Church. A special 1988 to get an open door for the ap­ day of celebration ended a year of spe­ pointment of a Nazarene minister as cial recognition of the achievement in chaplain,” said Koekemoer. “Success ministry and service. only came in 1994 with my own ap­ Among the symbols of appreciation pointment.” was a love gift of $3,500 to help fund Koekemoer currently serves as a 10-day trip to the Holy Land. The chaplain to Central Johannesburg. Ellises are alumni of ONU and NTS.

Myrna Ortiz, Sunday School superin­ that there was no substitute teacher to tendent at Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, cover her primary class. She was at­ Calvary Church, was recently honored tending a family reunion. for outstanding service. Recognition Ortiz left her family early Sunday was given by Regional Director John morning to make the two-hour drive Smee (far left) and General Superin­ back to Rio Piedras. After the services, tendent James H. Diehl. she returned to her family to finish va­ While on vacation, Ortiz learned cation.

The 1995 New England District ordinand class (I. to r.): District Super­ intendent Kenneth Mills, Rev. G. Robert Wells, Rev. Michael and Mary Ann Rolan, Rev. Paul and Elaine Prince, Rev. Raymond and Su­ The 1995 Chicago Central District ordinand class (I. to r., front): san Grezel, Rev. Matthew and Margaret Kettler, Rev. Thomas and General Superintendent William J. Prince, Rev. and Mrs. Rickey Kristen Long, Rev. John and Gail Cocio, Rev. Lisa Morrison, Rev. Burgard, Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Osborn, and District Superinten­ Donald and Rachel Silva, Rev. Telford Drigo, and General Superinten­ dent E. Keith Bottles; (back) Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wright and dent William J. Prince. Rev. and Mrs. Craig S. Keen.

34 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s Students Behind Walls Growth Minister Appointed Nazarene on State Board Sergio Franco has Nazarene Deacon C. been appointed facil­ Joe Saunders was re­ itator of growth min­ cently appointed to a istries on the Los An­ three-year term on the geles District, accord­ Ohio Counselor and ing to District Superin­ Social Workers Board tendent Roger Bow­ by Governor George man. The position is Voinovich. He will an expansion of the serve on the Counseling Professional former Hispanic ministries assignment Standards Committee of the board, recently vacated by Carlos Sol after which regulates the practice of coun­ eight years of service. seling statewide. Franco recently served for five Students from the Oklahoma State years as senior pastor of Templo Cris- Saunders is administrative consul­ University Nazarene Student Center tiano De Tuxtla on the Mexico South tant to the Ohio Counseling Associ­ (above) joined forces with Southern District. During that time, the church ation. He teaches part time at Ohio Nazarene University students for an led the region by receiving 327 new University and has operated a private evangelistic outreach to Joseph Harp members, according to Bowman. practice since 1982. He also serves as Correctional Facility, Lexington, Okla. Franco is the author of several books worship leader at Logan, Ohio, Students met inmates on the prison and holds the Ph.D. degree. Church of the Nazarene. yard, passing out tracts and inviting people to the evening chapel service. The inmates responded with a standing-room-only crowd. Ten per­ Lanman Library Dedicated sons responded to the invitation to ac­ cept Christ. The Walter E. Lanman Library was re­ The OSU Nazarene Student Center cently dedicated at Pinelow Park on holds monthly services at the facility. the Northwest District. The library will They also maintain a pen pal program be a place for pastors to study while on to inmates and purchase Christmas retreat at the district center. gifts for inmates’ children. The library includes Lanman’s Last year, SNU students began sup­ books, desk, and several personal me­ porting the prison ministry. More than mentos. Several members of Lanman's Lanman served as superintendent of 100 students from OSU and SNU have family (right) were on hand for the the Northwest District for 11 years. He participated in the joint project. dedication. died at the age of 66 in 1990.

I The 1995 Los Angeles District ordinand class (I. to r.): District Su­ perintendent Roger E. Bowman, Rev. Ron and Rhonda Johnson, Rev. Daniel and Elizabeth Elliott, Rev. Charles and Lenora The 1995 Northwestern Ohio District ordinand class (I. to r.):Gen­ Grooms, Rev. Monique St. Aimie, Rev. Charles and Lily Lin, Rev. eral Superintendent and Mrs. William J. Prince, Rev. and Mrs. James and Julie Morwood, Rev. Augustine and Esther Koh, and Randall J. Kiger, Rev. and Mrs. Darrell L. Dunigan, District Super­ General Superintendent James H. Diehl. intendent and Mrs. J. E. Shankel.

D e c k m b k r 1995 35 THE QUESTION BOX

CONDUCTED BY WESLEY D. TRACY, Editor

fears that under torture he will betray army was going to rape captive women, A loved one of mine took his his country. suicide was a “chaste" response. own life. Since suicide is a sin, does But whatever the circumstances, Our M a n u a l contains no specific this mean that he is eternally lost? “Suicide is a man’s [person's] attempt teaching on suicide, nor does the Bible to give a final human meaning to a life have a specific rule against suicide. which has become humanly meaning­ However, “Thou shalt not kill" surely In the end, only God can answer less” (E thics, 167). includes self-murder. The Bible records your question. Every suicide is tragic, One of the reasons that the Christian six suicides, each one quite different and every case has its own unique de­ faith regards suicide as wrong is because from the others. The only New Testa­ tails. Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer it has the taint of self-justification to it. ment suicide was Judas. The Old Testa­ wrote, “Since suicide is an act of soli­ Often the suicide victim is “offering” his ment records the self-inflicted deaths of tude, the ultimate decisive motives al­ life as a sort of sacrifice for his failures, King Saul and his armor bearer, Zimri, most always remain hidden” (E th ic s, mistakes, and sins. That is an effort to Ahithophel, and some label Samson's 170). Even when we think the reason is save oneself. Bonhoeffer calls it the “ex­ death as suicide. obvious, the real reason may still be piation for a life that has failed” (Ethics, So what about the eternal destiny of the concealed. 167). He adds, “A man who takes his person who takes his own life? Bonhoef­ Persons exercise their God-given own life incurs guilt solely towards God, fer raises a question that is particularly in­ freedom to end their lives for various the . . . Master of his life. It is because teresting if the victim was a believer: reasons. What Bonhoeffer calls purely there is a living God that suicide is “But who would venture to say that personal reasons include wounded hon­ wrongful as a sin of lack of faith” (168). God’s grace and mercy cannot embrace or, lost love, financial ruin, and gam­ When the cares, failures, tragedies, and sustain even a man’s failure to resist bling debts. Another example is the and griefs of life assail a person, any­ this hardest of all temptations?” (172). case of a man who, when the National one may very well begin to doubt that The Beacon Dictionary of Theology Lottery recently started up in England, life has meaning. At that time of temp­ offers this counsel: “Judgment upon the bought a ticket with the same numbers tation, only the grace of God that con­ suicide must be left entirely with God. every day for the first 19 days. On the tinues to enable one to live in the con­ He alone sees the motivation and inten­ 20th day, he forgot to buy his ticket. sciousness of His redemptive love tions. He alone sees the degree of sanity His numbers came in, and he killed sustains us. possessed at the time of the action, there­ himself in grief. The Stoics and Epicureans thought fore the moral responsibility" (505). Bonhoeffer sees a difference between suicide a noble exit from life. Hinduism Who can know the terror, the loneli­ that kind of suicide and when a person and Buddhism tolerate suicide as a cog ness, the despair of a person who takes who has an incurable disease takes his in the wheel of Karma and reincarnation his or her own life? Only God. One own life to save his family from the fi­ (Beacon Dictionary of Theology, 505). thing you do know about your loved one nancial and psychological ruin that his For a time, the Early Church fathers who took his own life—that is that he is care would bring, or one in which a deemed suicide honorable in certain sit­ in the hands of a God who loved him prisoner commits suicide because he uations. For example, if an invading enough to die for him.

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36 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s THE EROSION OF HETEROSEXUALITY Psychiatry Falters, America Sleeps

by Charles W. Socarides

significant portion of tices. In reality, it created injus­ stitution— alongside heterosexual­ society holds the belief tices for the homosexual and his ity as a prevailing norm of behav­ that homosexuality is a family, as it belied the truth and ior. The motivating force behind normal form of sexual prevented the homosexual from this movement was the wish to behavior different seeking and receiving help. At the protect the homosexual against in­ from, but equal justices and persecution. to, that of het­ This could have been legit­ erosexuality. Many reli­ imately effected by the de- giousA leaders, public offi­ cials, educators, social and mental health agencies— including those at the high­ est level of government, T h e h o m o s e x u a l departments of psychiatry MOVEMENT HAS and psychology, and men­ tal health clinics— have ACCOMPLISHED WHAT been taken in by a w ide­ EVERY OTHER SOCIETY spread sexual egalitarian­ WOULD HAVE TREMBLED TO ism and by accusations of being undemocratic or TAMPER WITH: A REVISION prejudiced if they do not OF THE BASIC CODE AND accept certain assertions that are thrust upon them, CONCEPT OF LIFE AND as if they were deprived of BIOLOGY, THAT MEN AND all intellectual capacity to WOMEN NORMALLY MATE judge and reason. This revolutionary change WITH THOSE OF THE in our sexual mores and cus­ OPPOSITE SEX AND NOT toms has been ushered in by a single act of considerable WITH EACH OTHER. consequence: the removal of homosexuality from the cat­ egory of aberrancy by the American Psychiatric Asso­ ciation in 1973. It is, further­ superstock man(j for equal rights for more, a fateful consequence the homosexual, a demand of our disregard for established social, group, and community lev­ arising from the humanitarian phi­ psychoanalytic knowledge of hu­ el, it proved to be the opening losophy so deeply embedded in man sexual behavior. phase of a two-phase sexual radi- our humanistic science. Instead, This act was naively perceived calization, the second phase being the false step of removing homo­ by many psychiatrists as the “sim­ the raising of homosexuality to sexuality from our manual was ple” elimination of a scientific di­ the level of an alternative lifestyle substituted. This amounted to a agnosis in order to correct injus­ — an acceptable psychosexual in- full approval of homosexuality

D e c e m b e r 1995 37 and an encouragement to aberran­ identity disturbance is bound to in­ identity is preferable to another. cy by those who should have crease, and more true homosexual Those persons who already have a known better, both in the scientific deviations result as parents distort homosexual problem are discour­ sense and in the sense of the social the maleness or femaleness of their aged from finding their way out of consequences of such removal. To infants and children. self-destructive fantasy— discour­ many American psychiatrists, this Currently, homosexuals who are aged from learning to accept action remains a chilling reminder in therapy have developed tremen­ themselves as male or female, dis­ that if scientific principles are not dous resistance, which retards couraged from following those of­ fought for, they can be lost— a their progress, while others are ten painful but necessary courses disillusioning warning that unless dissuaded even from seeking ap­ that allow people to function as we make no exceptions to science, propriate help. Other medical spe­ reasonable and participating indi­ we are subject to the snares of po­ cialists, such as pediatricians and viduals in a cooperating society. litical factionalism and to the internists, are baffled by psychia­ After all, homosexuality cannot propagation of untruths to an un­ try’s folly. Residents in psychiatry create a society or keep one going suspecting and uninformed public, have very little interest in going for very long. It operates against to the rest of the medical profes­ the cohesive elements of soci­ sion, and to the behavioral sci­ ety. The sexes are driven in ences. opposite directions, and no The devastating clinical fallout from this decision was yet to fol­ low. Those who would prefer to retain homosexuality as a valid di­ agnosis have been essentially si­ W h il e HOMOSEXUALS lenced in lectures, meetings, and publications; a silencing that orig­ CAN AND SHOULD BE inates both within our association PROTECTED BY ALL THE and from other sources as well. Political parties and religious LAWS OF SOCIETY, leaders have been utilized to rein­ force this silence. The press has HOMOSEXUALITY SHOULD been influenced in addition to the NOT BE ENCOURAGED. electronic media. Television and movies promote homosexuality as an alternative lifestyle and censor movies that might show homosex­ uality as a disorder. Homosexual sex education has entered our schools and colleges. Pro-gay ac­ Supers,ock S O C i e t y C iU 1 I o I 1 8 e n d l i r e w h e n tivists— homosexual or otherwise either the child is neglected or — portray their way of life as nor­ the sexes war with each other. mal and as “American as apple into an area of psychiatric re­ Those who reinforce the disinte­ pie,” while intimidating those search where they will be at­ grating elements in our society with different views. In essence, tacked, belittled, demeaned, and will get no thanks from future this movement has accomplished where their knowledge of sexual generations. what every other society, with rare development will cease to grow. Individuals who adamantly in­ exceptions, would have trembled Above all, however, it is the indi­ sist that homosexuality is an alter­ to tamper with: a revision of the vidual homosexual wishing to native lifestyle have not been basic code and concept of life and change who suffers the most. stopped by appeals to tradition, biology, that men and women nor­ Young men and women with enlightened self-interest, or even mally mate with those of the op­ relatively minor sexual fears are the established findings of psy­ posite sex and not with each other. led with equanimity by some psy­ choanalysis. Threats about what The psychiatric nonsense and so­ chiatrists and nonmedical coun­ would happen to society do not cial recklessness bring with it many selors into a self-despising pattern have much effect— no one consid­ individual tragedies, as men and and lifestyle. Adolescents, nearly ers himself society’s guardian. Av­ women who no longer appreciate all of whom experience some de­ erage citizens say they don’t quite their own appropriate sexual roles gree of uncertainty as to sexual know what these social interests create confusion in the very young identity, are discouraged from as­ are, and after all, aren’t personal for generations to come. Gender- suming that one form of gender decisions about sex a private mat-

38 H k r a l d o f H o l i n e s s ter? The answer to that question, se place one in an enviable posi­ forces is the knowledge that het­ contrary to popular opinion, is no. tion. erosexuality has self-evident, Psychoanalysis reveals that sex­ Some prohomosexual propo­ adaptive value. The human person ual behavior is not an arbitrary set nents within the behavioral sci­ is not only a sexual animal but al­ of rules set down by no-one- ences state that mental illness is so a care-bonding, group-bonding, knows-who, for purposes that no simply a product of social defini­ and child-rearing animal. The one understands. Our sexual pat­ tion, and that sexual behavior con­ male-female design is taught to terns are a product of our biologi­ sidered normal in one society may the child from birth and culturally cal past, a result of humanity’s be deviant in another. Examina­ ingrained through the marital or­ collective experience in its long tion of the facts shows that this is der. The male-female design is biological and social develop­ not true of all illness and all be­ thus perpetually maintained, and it ment. They make possible the co­ havior. Some behaviors are uni­ is only overwhelming fear or false operative coexistence of human versally deviant and every society pride and misdirected individual beings with one another. At the in­ considers them destructive. Incest, enterprise that can disturb or di­ dividual level, these patterns cre­ rape, and psychopathic (apparent­ vert it. ate a balance between the de­ ly unmotivated) violence are con­ All of this is enough to “make mands of sexual instinct and the sidered taboo in all societies. So is the angels weep.” 1 borrow the external realities surrounding each predominant or exclusive homo- phrase from one of William of us. Not all cultures survive— Shakespeare’s bitter comedies, the majority have not— and an­ M easure fo r M easure. One of my thropologists tell us that serious patients brought the quote to my Haws in sexual codes and institu­ tions have undoubtedly played a significant role in many a culture’s demise. When masses of people H omosexuality c a n n o t think similarly about long-stand­ ing customs, their collective be­ CREATE A SOCIETY OR KEEP havior will, in the last analysis, ONE GOING FOR VERY LONG. have a profound impact on the whole of society. Scientists, psychologists, psy­ chiatrists, political leaders, public officials, and others with vested attention some time ago, as he interests ransack literature for bits Superstock himself mused about his condi­ of fact and theory that can be tion. (He is a homosexual and a pieced together into a prohomo­ distinguished scholar, but he is sexual or bisexual concept of na­ sexuality or even bisexuality. learning about the dynamic forces ture, humanity, and society. Some While homosexuals can and behind his homosexuality and individuals say that homosexuals should be protected by all the laws how to gain control of them.) are healthy, society is sick, and of society, homosexuality should Here's the entire quote: that science should cure society. not be encouraged. But man. proud man, Others raise false or outdated sci­ The forces allied against hetero­ Dress'd in a little brief authori­ entific issues to do battle with tra­ sexuality are formidable and unre­ ty* ditional values. lenting. Charges of being “unde­ Most ignorant of what he's most Many of our values could use mocratic,” “cruel and inhuman,” a ssu r’d, some change, but polemical pseu­ or “irresponsible, homophobic, His glassy essence, like an an­ doscience and genetics without and prejudiced,” are leveled at gry ape, corroboration is not the way. No those who would question the nor­ Plays such fantastic tricks be­ society has accepted preferential mality of homosexuality. These fore high heaven homosexuality. Nowhere is homo­ accusations are then reinforced by As make the angels weep. sexuality, or so-called bisexuality, the media and motion pictures, a desired end in itself. Nowhere and render the ordinary citizen Charles W. Socarides, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at Albert Einstein do parents say, “ It’s all the same who disapproves of such practices College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical to me if my child is heterosexual (as well as faint-hearted members Center in New York. He is president of or homosexual.” Nowhere are ho­ of the psychiatric and psychologi­ the National Association for Research mosexuals more than a small mi­ cal professions) mute before their and Therapy of Homosexuality. This arti­ nority at the present time. onslaught. cle first appeared in the Washington Nowhere does homosexuality per The counteraction for such Times. tq

D e c i-im bf.r 1995 39 GUILTY—WITH AN EXPLANATION

by John W. Dally, pastor Faith Church of the Nazarene Burbank, California

e were late. My son’s soccer game there was just enough room for our tiny station wag- started at 8 a . m . We had 10 minutes to on. We pulled in, jumped out, and ran across the field,

get there, and the playing field was arriving just in time. W across town. As we arrived, we were After the game was over, we slowly strolled back faced with the common problem of to the car. As 1 looked up, I could see something on finding parking. I went by a back park- the windshield. It was a parking ticket. I looked it 40 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s ing lot where I saw a number of cars, over and read that I was cited for two infractions. The “Could there be room for one more at the end?” I first was parking in a no parking zone. I looked thought. I pulled in, and sure enough, way at the end, around, and sure enough, at the end of the parking lot was a sign prohibiting parking on my side of the lot. As I walked up the aisle, I looked across the court­ The second infraction was for parking in a red zone. I room to see the reaction of the girl who told me I was walked around to the front of the car, and lo and be­ wasting my time. Her mouth was hanging open with a hold, there was enough red sticking out from the car look of astonishment on her face. As I was leaving I'd parked next to to extend halfway under my car. 1 the courtroom, I recalled a statement of Jesus’ I had was busted. The worst part of the ticket was the fine. read so many times. “Your sins are forgiven. Go and As I added them up. they came to $40! Then and sin no more.” there, I decided to see if I could get it reduced. I I learned an important lesson that day about for­ would go to traffic court. giveness. First, you cannot receive forgiveness unless Traffic court was a real experience. As I stood out­ you ask. Had I not gone to stand before the judge, I side at 6 a . m ., people began to gather. They talked would have paid $40 not knowing that forgiveness about why they were there. Some had parking fines was available. How many times do we fail to receive like mine; others had moving violations, but the most the forgiveness that God has for us because we do not interesting thing was the attitudes of the people. One believe that He will forgive us? particularly bitter girl was convinced the “cops” gave Second, 1 learned that to be forgiven, we must con­ out tickets just to pay for their pensions. She told us fess. This was something I had preached and taught, all that if the police had their way, they would be the but itbecame real to me when I stood before that only ones with guns so they judge. It was senseless to lie could harass poor, innocent about it. I was parked illegally. people like herself. After I confessed my guilt, the As the conversations contin­ judge was then free to forgive. ued, she turned to me and asked J u s t pay t h e f in e First John 1:9 says, “If we con­ why I was there. I told her fess our sins, he is faithful and about the parking ticket and just, and will forgive our sins how I hoped to get it reduced if and cleanse us from all unright­ not forgiven. "Were you parked AND FORGET IT. YOU eousness” ( r s v ). illegally?” she asked. “Yes, I Finally, I learned something guess 1 was.” “Then why are about forgiving. No one stood you here? You were wrong, up and offered to pay my fine. weren't you? Just pay the fine No one stepped in and said, and forget it. You w o n ’t find WON’T FIND ANY “I’ll pay that.” If that had hap­ any mercy here.” pened, there would have been Finally the doors opened, and no forgiveness, and the fine we went in to our assigned would have stood. This is the courtrooms. The judge gave in­ MERCY HERE.” misunderstanding we often structions, explaining that if we have concerning the work of Je­ were found guilty, we might sus Christ. If He died to pay our have to pay even more than the penalty, then there was no for­ ticket called for. I began to giveness, and God was only wonder if I had made a big mis­ paid off. But we can see from take. the Old Testament that the Case after case went by. Traf­ Lamb that represented Jesus fic school, fines, and suspended licenses seemed to be was not there to be punished for the nation, it was a the order of the day. Finally, my name was called. I sacrificial offering. It was a covenant act, as was the got up, walked down the aisle, and stopped in front of sacrifice when Abraham was brought into covenant the bench. I had never stood before a judge before, relationship with God. We find real forgiveness when and I was frightened. The judge asked, “How do you we come to God in confession because Jesus, by His plead?” “Guilty with an explanation,” I replied. sacrificial gift, brought us into a new covenant where “What's your explanation?” he replied. “To tell you forgiveness flows like the waters of the Mississippi. the truth. Your Honor, when I entered the lot, there I never knew on that day when I was running late were so many cars I didn't notice the signs, and the for soccer that I was about to learn a lesson with an curb was obscured by the car.” The judge looked at eternal application. It is a lesson 1 will share with oth­ the day and time of the ticket. “A Saturday, at 8 a . m .? ers when they ask me how God can forgive us when What were you doing there?” “I was taking my son to we are guilty of transgressing His law. I wonder what­ his soccer game.” “That’s chicken,” said the judge. “1 ever became of that girl who was so bitter. Did she waive the fine. Keep a better lookout for those curbs.” ever find peace? As long as she is convinced that With a pounding of his gavel, I turned away, free of there is no mercy, she will never find it. As for me, I any penalties. live . . . forgiven.

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Deaths Sept. 23. Survivors: parents, A. G. and FOR THE RECORD Albia, Iowa Delilah Priest: brother, Jett: sister, Debbie DAVID L. McKNIGHT, from Ritchie, W.Va., REV. HUGH Z. BARTON, 94, Norman, Skinner. Moving Ministers to Gwynn’s Island, Va. Okla., July 26. Survivors: wife, Ida; son, MARY ALMA PULTS, 91, Visalia, Calif., C. EDWARD ALBERT, from Harington, Del., ROBERT C. McLELLAN, from Peterbor­ Bruce; daughter, Jeannette; brother, Sept. 9. Survivors: daughters, Glennis Her- to Nanty Glo, Pa. ough (Ont.) Parkhill Community, to Gilbert; sisters, Rena Powell, Ruth Crow, schede, Juanita Blackwood, retired mis­ ERIC ATNIP, to pastor, Lodi, Mo. Shelbourn (Ont.) Grace Velma Roberts. sionary Norma Storey; brothers, Garland HERBERT BERKLEY, from student, HAROLD MATHENY, from Mansfield, Ark., VIRGINIA ROSE BENEDICT, 69, former and Charles Dollar; eight grandchildren; Nazarene Bible College, to pastor, Cedar to Montgomery (Ala.) Capital City missionary to South Africa and Mozam­ nine great-grandchildren: four great-great- Springs, Okla. BRIAN MEDLEY, from associate, Kansas bique, Hastings, Mich., Aug. 30. Survivors; grandchildren. ROBERT S. BLACK, from Suwannee River, City (Mo.) Saint Paul’s, to associate, brothers, Charles and Edward Benedict; REV. DON SCARLETT SR., 82, Newton Fla., to Gaylord, Kans. Portland (Oreg.) First sister, Shirley Lawhead; several nieces and Falls, Ohio, evangelist and pastor of nearly JOHN BOWLBY, from Farnam, Nebr., to JOHN A. MEHAFFEY, from Griggsvile, III.. nephews. 60 years, Sept. 27. Survivors: sons, Rev. Malden (Mo.) First to New Martinsville, W.Va. KENNETH R. BENNETT, 83, DeLand, Don Jr., John, Bob, Paul, Jim; daughters, CECIL W. BROWN, from student to pastor, JOSEPH A. METZLER, to Romney, W.Va. Fla., Sept. 26. Survivors: sons, James, Ruth Hammersley, Doris Winn, Deloris Durango, Colo. JAMES L. MINER, from pastor, Dumas, Charles, John; daughters, Geraldine, Mary Camp, Becky Scarlett; 26 grandchildren; 36 JIM T. CARNELL, from associate, Fort Ann; seven grandchildren; six great-grand­ Tex., to general-assigned, Kansas City great-grandchildren; 2 half-brothers; 4 Worth (Tex.) River Oaks, to pastor, Gra­ JOHN A. MOHLER, from Evansville (Ind.) children. half-sisters. ham , Tex. LANNY EUGENE BOBO. 48, Shelbyville, Grace, to Swayzee. Ind. LOIS STILES, 82, Sarasota, Fla., Aug. STEVEN D. CECIL, from Bridgewater (Va.) Tenn., Aug. 25. Survivors: wife, Sandra; JAMES I. MOORE, from Lodi, Mo., to 12. Survivors: husband, Harold; sons, Spring Creek, to Rolla (Mo.) First parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bobo Sr.; Panama, Okla. John Denby, George Denby, Stephen Den- DANIEL W. COLE, from Aztec, N.Mex., to daughter, Mary-Margaret; brothers, James, PAUL NAEVE, from Eldorado, Okla., to by, Harold Stiles; daughter, Susan Baird; Berne (Ind.) Mount Hope Albert; sisters, Floy Baker, Carolyn Moore, Bowie, Tex. brother, Robert Dingier; sister, Georgene DANNY DAVIS, to pastor, Colorado Connie Miller, Nancy Elmore. DARIN D. NOSSETT, to Evansville (Ind.) Parsons; 13 grandchildren; 10 great­ Springs (Colo.) Black Forest OAKLEY COX, father-in-law of Akron Eastview Community grandchildren. DARYL DENSFORD, from student, Naza­ District Superintendent Marion W. Barber, WALTER PARKER, from Ashland, Tenn., to TONY L. STORMENT, 71, Fresno, Calif. rene Bible College, to pastor, Rome, Miamisburg, Ohio, Sept. 26. Survivors: Maple Shade, Ark. Survivors: wife, Edna; son, Thomas. NY. wife, Eva; sons, Morris, Jimmie; daughter, JOHNNY L. PRICE, from student, Nazarene JASON WALKER, 23, Tulare, Calif., Sept. MARK DIEMER, from student, Nazarene Ann Barber. Bible College, to pastor, Orangeburg 12. Survivors: parents, Jeff Walker and Bible College, to pastor, Columbia (Mo.) WELDON E. DANIELS, 87, Olton, Tex., (S.C.) Southwest Terrace Priscilla Provencio; two sisters; one brother. First July 18. Survivors: wife, Florence; daugh­ TRACY S. RAY, from general-assigned, ARTHUR B. WRIGHT, 91, Caldwell, Ida­ ALFRED E. EDDY, to Fort Valley, Ga. ters, Caroly McJunkin, Evelyn Cope. Kansas City, to pastor, New Bedford ho, Sept. 4. Survivors: wife, Audra; sons, IRWIN F. EDWARDS, from Kansas City MARJORIE EITHOL PEEL DANNER, Lau- (Mass.) First Kansas City District Superintendent Keith (Mo.) Bethel Glen, to Cozad, Nebr. rinburg, N.C., Oct. 1. Survivors: husband, M. TODD RAYNES, from Handley (W.Va.) Wright, Philip; daughter, Geraldine Perkins; Elmer; brother, Lee Peel; sister, Esther Al­ ROGER L. GOFF, from Evansville (Ind.) South, to Griffin (Ga.) First several grandchildren and great-grandchil­ Eastview Community, to Newburg (Ind.) lan; 4 stepchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; RICHARD L. RICKEY, from missionary to dren. 26 stepgreat-grandchildren. Eagles Way pastor, Yuma (Ariz.) Grace KENNETH NEEL DODGE, 41, El So- ENEAS GONZALEZ, from Irving (Tex.) MARLENE K. SCHRAM, from Brown Deer brante, Calif., Sept. 4. Survivors: son, Births Maranta, to Bethany (Okla.) Spanish (Wis.) New Life, to Holyoke, Colo. LESTER P. GRIMM, from associate, Homer Christopher; parents, Kenneth and Lucia to TONY and RENAE (KNOWLES) De- DALE SHELTON, from Freetown, Ind., to City, Pa., to pastor, Indiana, Pa. Dodge; brothers, Dennis, Jonathan; sister, PINA, Kansas City, Mo., a girl, Jazanee Re- Jeffersonville (Ind.) First JOHN J. HANCOCK SR., from evangelism Melissa Bingham. nae Knowles DePina, Aug. 8. WELDON J. SHUMAN, from Kimberly, Ida­ to pastor, Clearwater (Fla.) Central REV. LOWELL P. DRAKE, 78, Shelton. Adopted to KENNETH and KATHLEEN ho, to Fairbanks (Alaska) First VERNON HATTON, to Osceola, Ark. Wash., pastor of 40 years, Aug. 26. Sur­ ELLIS, Aurora, Colo., a girl, Heidi Kathleen, DAVID M. SPAITE, from Tehachapi, Calif., PAUL HAZELTON, from Uhrichsville, Ohio, vivors: wife, Ella; sons, Lowell, Claude; age 6 'A, Sept. 28. to Manteca (Calif.) East to Aberdeen (S.Dak.) First daughters, Sybil Bryant, Lowella Mussal; to MICHAEL and REVA (MEISER) HER- SAMUEL A. STONE III, from Huron Shores, JOHN L. HICKMAN, to Perryville (Ark.) Im­ sisters, Virginia Hicks, Calley Morrison, ROLD, Selinsgrove, Pa., a girl, Brianna M ich., to R oseville, III. m anuel Harriet Charles-Evans; 10 grandchilldren; 6 TERRY A. THOMPSON, from Crow Apple­ Marie, Sept. 13. EUGENE A. HILL JR., to pastor, Pittsburgh great-grandchildren. to DAN and AMY (MERTZ) STEWART, gate, Oreg., to Anchorage (Alaska) Jewel (Pa.) North Hill JARED GARDNER, 20, Willard, Ohio, Ashburn, Va„ a girl, Allison Nicole, Dec. 21. Lake LARSON L. HILTZ, from Nanty Glo, Pa., to Sept. 23. Survivors: parents, Dale and Es­ LESTER W. TURNER, from associate, Grove City, Pa. ther Gardner; brothers, Brian, Brad, Clay, Alexandria, Ind., to pastor, Albany, Ind. ERNIE HOCKETT, from associate, Kansas Cory, Paul. Marriages ROBERT W. WARREN, from student, City (Mo.) Central to pastor, Bismarck FLORENCE ELEANOR (ROBINSON) GLENDA JANE FELTMAN and CHRISTO­ Nazarene Theological Seminary, to pas­ (N.Dak.) First GERLACH, 98, sister of the late Louise PHER RAY SMITH, Sept. 30 at Selins­ tor, Charleston, Mo. WILLIAM HOUCK, from Wichita (Kans.) Robinson Chapman, Spokane, Wash., Aug. grove, Pa. LOWELL D. WELKER, from Parkway, Mo., 30. Survivors: daughter, Patricia; four Olivet, to education, Trevecca Nazarene ANGELA TROUTMAN and MARK RAK­ to Palouse, Wash. granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren. College ER, Aug. 26 at Selinsgrove, Pa. DOUG YATES, from Beaumont (Tex.) Cor­ REV. WILLIAM EMORY GRIFFIN, 57, ELTON HUGHES, to Pickens Chapel, Ark. CANDY LYNN WOMER and MARK nerstone, to Pampa, Tex. Marion, Ind., Sept. 15. Survivors: wife, WADE SWINEFORD, Sept. 23 at Selins­ JOHN HUNDLEY, from Ashburn, Ga., to Ruth; son, Phillip; daughters, Ruth grove. Pa. Brunswick (Ga.) First Announcements Lochary, Karen Griffin; parents, Marion and P AU LE. INGRAM , to Dana, III. Bessie Griffin Sr.; brothers, Marion Jr., JOHN H. KASPARIE, to Paradise, Kans. GREAT BEND (KANS.) FIRST CHURCH Earl, David, Paul; three grandchildren. Anniversaries BRUCE J. KELLOGG, to pastor, Herington, will celebrate its 70th anniversary Mar. 24. JAMES E. (ED) HOLMAN, 69, Shawnee, REV. WELDON and DORIS BULL, Brant­ Kans. Former members and friends are urged Kans., July 26. Survivors: wife, Gerry; son, ford, Ont., celebrated their 50th anniver­ STEVEN K. KING, from Buffalo, Kans., to to attend. For more information, contact Jeff; daughter, Beth Nelson; nine grand­ sary Sept. 15. Their children hosted an Danville (Ark.) Grace Chapel 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, KS 67530 children. open house Aug. 19. CHESTER L. KNEIR, from Duncan (Okla.) (316-793-6139). REV. PARKER JEWELL (PAT) MOORE, REV. BILL and MIKKI DEVER, Pahokee, Oak Avenue, to Parkway, Mo. 83, Boise, Idaho, Aug. 3. Survivors: wife, Fla., celebrated their 50th anniversary Sept. DAVID E. KOPKA, from Indiana, Pa., to Recommendations Norma; daughter, Shelby Drake; three 17 by renewing their vows. Southern Flori­ Clearfield, Pa. grandchildren. da District Superintendent Byron Schort- ROBERT C. LARIMORE, from student, The following have been recommended MELVIN HOYT KEITH, 71, Inyokern, inghouse officiated. The Devers have three Nazarene Theological Seminary, to pas- by their respective district superintendents: Calif., Sept. 11. Survivors: wife, Vivian; children, six grandchildren, and one great­ ' tor, DuBois (Pa.) Emmanuel DAVID and CAROL ERICKSON, family son, Kevin; daughters, Andrea Keith, Melis­ grandchild. MARK E. LEHMAN, from Grandview, renewal and marriage enrichment, P.O. sa Bayhan, Valerie Keith; two grandchil­ MR. and MRS. EARL FRANKS, Whitney Wash., to Sutter Creek, Calif. Box 1346, Brentwood, TN 37024-1346 dren. Tex., celebrated their 70th anniversary JOHN LIGHTSEY, from Smithfield, Va., to (615-371-0601), by J. Dennis Johnson, MILTON L. LARSEN, 86, Fargo, N.Dak., Sept. 13. Bentonville, Ark. Tennessee District. June 16. Survivors: wife, Evelyn Pearl: REV. and MRS. JACK LOWE celebrated STEVEN R. LONGLEY, from associate. MALCOLM R. SCHOENER, evangelist, sons, Melvin, Samuel; daughters, Esther their 50th anniversary Oct. 28 by renew­ Overland Park, Kans., to pastor, Castle P.O. Box 29129, Columbus, OH 43229 Potter, Eunice Metzdorf. ing their vows and with a reception given Rock, Colo. (614-847-1176), by Clarence C. Hildreth, JUDY PRIEST, 22, Columbus; Ohio, by their children. DAVID McGAFFEY, from student to pastor, Maine District.

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Clinton Seeks Evangelical Support In his first meeting at the White House gage Clinton in direct dialogue. since becoming president of the Na­ “I shared without compromise tional Association of NAE’s concern over Evangelicals, Don the Clinton adminis­ Argue told U.S. Pres­ tration’s positions on Point Loma ident Bill Clinton homosexuality and that Evangelicals are abortion,” said Ar­ Nazarene seeking a nonpartisan gue. “I sensed the voice to speak to is­ president’s genuine sues of biblical im­ College interest in the agenda portance. Argue was of the Evangelical has opened the search for invited to pray and community. deliver opening re­ faculty in the following areas: "I see this meeting marks at a breakfast as a bridge to future meeting for religious President Bill Clinton (left) engages NAE Biology Ecology leaders hosted by the President Don Argue in dialogue about dialogue. We have no Chem istry Analytical president and vice biblical issues. delusions, however. Inorganic president. The Evangelical vote Education Educational While seated at the president’s table. is being sought for the coming elec­ Psychology Argue had several opportunities to en­ tion.” Philosophy Reading Curriculum Wesleyan Church Responds to “Men Only” Policy Administration The Task Force on Women in Ministry what kind of impact a few women Graduate Education of The Wesleyan Church has scheduled would have on a gathering expected to Guidance and a meeting for women ministers pre- include 70,000 clergymen. Thus, in the Counseling ceeding the “National Clergy Confer­ interest of good stewardship we will of­ Pupil Personnel ence” sponsored by Promise Keepers fer Wesleyan clergywomen who make Services Feb. 13-15, 1996. The Atlanta, Ga., the trip to Atlanta for the preconference H istory Asia Pacific Rim meeting was prompted by the revela­ session the chance to participate in an tion that Promise Keepers was openly additional meeting designed for prayer Music Theory discouraging female clergy from regis­ and encouragement in ministry.” Computer tering for the national conference. All Wesleyan clergy attending the Musicology “At this point. Promise Keepers is Atlanta conference are gathering a day R eligion Biblical Studies aware that they may not legally exclude early to meet with their general super­ New Testament female clergy members,” said the task intendents. Female ministers will hold These openings result from force in a letter to Wesleyan women in additional meetings as a one-day retreat increased student enrollment ministry. “However, it is questionable prior to the main conference. and anticipated faculty retirements. Candidates with terminal degrees (completed or Retired Bishop Charged with Heresy nearly completed) in any of The second heresy trial of a bishop in ordination vows,” said Bishop Terence these areas should send a letter the history of the Episcopal Church Kelshaw in a column quoted by the describing their interest in the USA will begin next month when Wal­ Episcopal News Service. “The |com- college and the position along plaintJ is not about homosexuality. Nei­ ter Righter faces charges of ordaining a with a current curriculum vitae noncelebate homosexual. The retired ther is it about rights. It is about Epis­ to: assistant bishop in the Diocese of copal anarchy.” Newark, N.J., was accused by 10 bish­ The heresy charge prompted Rector Dr. Patrick Allen ops of violating church doctrine when Tracy Lind of Paterson, N.J., to publi- Vice President he ordained Barry Stopfel in 1990. cally announce her lesbianism. for Academic Affairs The case will be heard by a nine- “I decided that I cannot allow Bishop Point Loma Nazarene College member Court for the Trial of a Bishop Righter or my friend Barry Stopfel to 3900 Lomaland Drive in Chicago Jan. 3-5, 1996. stand alone,” said Lind. "I am coming “He acted contrary to the church’s out because the gospel demands it for San Diego, CA 92106 teaching, and by so doing violated his the sake of justice.”

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a darkness few would ever know. She could not see; she could not hear. Then Anne Sullivan began her labor of love and taught Helen to speak with her hands. Helen Keller called it “the birth of her soul.” Until then, Helen had never heard the name of Jesus, much less His sto­ ry. And yet, when Anne Sullivan was God Made Visible able to lovingly communicate to her deaf and blind friend, Helen said of “The earth was formless and empty,” Jesus: “I always knew that He was nonexistent—just “darkness” (v. 2). there, I just didn't know His name." Into that void came the voice (the Her darkness had given way to the spoken word) of God saying, “Let Light. there be light” (v. 3). In that moment, John 1:18 says, “No one has ever God wrought physical light. seen God, but God the One and Only, John’s Christmas story tells of God who is at the Father’s side, has made speaking once more, this time not just him known,” and 1 John 4:12 de­ in a spoken word, but in a living clares, “No one has ever seen God: Word, a flesh-and-blood Word. And but if we love each other, God lives John C. Bowling is president of Olivet this “Word" once more brings light to in us and his love is made complete Nazarene University. the darkness. John 1:9 declares: “The in us.” true light that gives light to every These two verses begin with the man was coming into the world.” same seven words, "No one has ever seen God, but . . .” The Gospel says T h e r e a r e t w o a p p r o a c h e s to the Into our own night comes the light: that God was invisible, but Jesus re­ Christmas story in the Gospels. Into our personal night, vealed Him, making the invisible vis­ Matthew and Luke give us the human our spiritual night, ible. The First Epistle of John says particulars of this divine drama. From our moral night, that this miracle of making God visi­ them we leam of a child bride, a night of depression, ble can continue. How? “No one has young stepfather, an unexpected night of nondirection— ever seen God, but if we love each pregnancy. into our darkened world comes other, God lives in us and his love is These Gospels tell of the trip to THE LIGHT! made complete in us" (4:12, empha­ Bethlehem, the crowded inn, the birth sis mine). in a manger, the shepherds, the song John uses wonderfully of the angels, the star, the visiting symbolic language to magi, and the fury of Herod. speak of these wonders But John, writing several years af­ beyond expression. Jesus ter Matthew and Luke, focuses not so is the Word; “In him was much on the what of what happened, life, and that life was the God spoke a living, breathing, but the w hy of what happened. light of men” (v. 4); and human word into the darkness of In the Christmas story from the that light “was coming in­ Fourth Gospel, one finds neither to the world” (v. 9). humanity. shepherds nor angels, for John is Here we have the story writing to an audience who, by and of an invisible God be­ large, know the story; they have read coming visible, of the un­ or heard the Gospels of Matthew and seen, seen. “The Word be­ Luke. There is no need to retell that came flesh and made his dwelling Prayer: O God. our compassionate story; so he writes from a different among us. We have seen his glory, Creator, in the darkness we see the viewpoint. In doing so, he begins by the glory of the One and Only, who light and find in it comfort and confi­ saying, “In the beginning was the came from the Father, full of grace dence and cause for celebration, for Word [Jesus Christ], and the Word and truth” (v. 14). the darkness cannot overcome it. May was with God, and the Word was God spoke a Word— a living, we rejoice to nourish this light in our­ God” (1:1).* breathing, human Word, into the selves. in other people, and in the This first sentence of the Christmas darkness of humanity. And that Word world for the sake o f Him in whom it story, according to John, intentionally (Jesus himself) pushed back the was born and shines forever, even Je­ echoes the first chapter of the Book night. This Christmas carol is one of sus Christ, the Word. Amen. of Genesis, which declares, “In the illumination. 'All Scripture quotations are from the New International Ver­ beginning God created . . .” (v. 1). Helen Keller lived her entire life in sion of the Bible. Hh

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Editor, Wesley D. Tracy On Dreams and Their Value

Managing Editor, Mark Graham h, the halcyon days of our youth. We dence in humanity would never fail, our could run forever and not grow marriage would be solid as a rock, our kids Administrative Secretary weary. We could eat 10,000 calories would never rebel, our church would never Carolyn S. Hampton a day and burn them off by that let us down, our love for God would see us evening.A We could stay up all night and be through the few and far between crises. renewed with a couple hours of sleep. Director Then, one day we look around and real­ Division of Communications As kids, we had great visions of what we ize that our mental pictures never quite de­ Michael R. Estep would do with our lives. We would be ac­ veloped the way we imagined they would. complished doctors, lawyers, engineers, Some of our dreams did pan out, but many firemen, writers, artists, en­ didn't. Perhaps our mar­ General Superintendents tertainers, teachers, or farm­ riages fell apart, or our kids Jerald D. Johnson ers. We would find a cure Sometimes our aren't quite the charmers John A. Knight for cancer or, like Perry we thought they’d be. William J. Prince Mason, wring confessions mental pictures Our homes are apart­ Donald D. Owens out of sweaty culprits in a ments rather than show- James H. Diehl courtroom. don’t develop places, and our churches Paul G. Cunningham We would be successful and pastors aren’t quite homemakers, husbands, quite the way perfect. wives, and fathers. Our Instead of doctors or Bible quotations in this issue: brains played videos of we expected. lawyers, we're clerks in of­ Unidentified quotations are from KJV. Quotations what was to be. We could fices. Instead of sitting from the following translations are used by permis­ sion: see us and our doting spous­ around the table with loved es in La-Z-Boys around a blazing fireplace, ones at Thanksgiving, we’re grabbing chili- (NIV) From the Holy Bible, New International chatting with our loving kids, sipping eheesedogs at the Quik-Mart. Version• (NIV®). Copyright © 1973,1978.1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of eggnog while bouncing towheaded grand­ Our faith in God is still there, but our Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. children on our knees. faith in humanity isn't what it once was. Our homes would be two-story Cape We have been ripped off. cut off, torn (NKJV) From the New King James Version, copy­ right © 1979.1980,1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. Cods with white picket fences (front and down, slapped around, put down, and (at back). Our grass would be emeralds, flecked times) knocked to the ground. (NRSV) From the New Revised Standard Version of with pastel roses and saffron daffodils. Dreams are wonderful things. Pity the the Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Chris­ Neighbors would be there for us whenever tian Education of the National Council ot the person who no longer has them. But we err Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. we needed them—ready to lend a hand, loan when we put too much stock in them and a tool, or take care of our kids on a mo­ measure our worth by them. God doesn't (RSV) From the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of ment's notice. expect us to find our value in fancy homes, the Bible, copyright 1946,1952,1971 by the Divi­ sion of Christian Education ot the National Council Our churches would be beautiful build­ beautiful churches, or cultured kids. He ex­ of the Churches of Christ in the USA. ings with 30-foot windows and steeples that pects us to find rest for our souls in Him. brushed the clouds. 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Quake Affects Nazarenes Nees Calls for Reconciliation At least 120 Nazarenes are who had just been converted Tom Nees, the public justice issues that homeless in the wake of a to the Lord. Her house was multicultural captured the attention of the massive earthquake affecting completely destroyed. Every­ ministries nation, no other event in re­ 13 states in central and west­ thing was in the midst of de­ coordinator cent history has so polarized ern Mexico Oct. 9, according struction. Eight families lost for the Church whites and African Ameri­ to Jorge Cordova, national virtually everything they of the Naz­ cans. Compassionate Ministries had." arene, called "The ministry of reconcili­ coordinator. More than half of the for reconcili­ ation is more important now The earthquake, measur­ 6,000 residents of Melaque, ation in the than ever. Believers from all ing 7.6 on the Richter scale, Jalisco, were displaced by wake of the verdict in the racial and cultural communi­ is blamed for at least 39 the quake, according to Cor­ O. J. Simpson trial Oct. 3. ties must join together in a Nees emphasized the broader faith community to deaths, more than 1,000 in­ dova. The state of Colima al­ Church's need to act respon­ provide healing from the sep­ juries, and massive property so received much damage. sibly to the tensions in soci­ aration and hostility this trial damage. The tremor’s epi­ Other affected areas include: ety revealed by the trial. has uncovered and pro­ center was located near the Aguascalientes, Guerrero, “The conclusion of the duced.” Pacific Coast town of Man­ Manzanillo, Mexico City, year-long O. J. Simpson trial Simpson was acquitted of zanillo, 250 miles west of Michoacan, Nayarit. Puebla, revealed not only tragedy for charges of homicide and re­ Mexico City. Sinaloa, Sonora, Torreon, three American families— the leased after being jailed for “The roads, bridges, and and Zacatecas. Simpsons, the Browns, and more than a year. Industry houses are destroyed,” said Public buildings, such as the Goldmans— but it laid analysts announced that the Manual Zavala, pastor of the schools and hospitals, sus­ bare the racial tensions that telecast of the verdict may Melaque Church. "One thing tained the most damage in continue to plague American have been the most watched that really hurt my heart was the region, according to Cor­ society,” said Nees. TV event ever, surpassing to see the damage to the dova. Many roads were “From the beginning of the the first moon landing and house of one of our sisters closed because of the quake. trial, public opinion divided coverage of the Kennedy as­ along racial lines. Beyond sassination.

MVNC Students Killed in Auto Accident

Two Mount Vernon Naz­ 162 near Willard. Ohio. A Hurricanes Strike U.S./Caribbean arene College students highway patrol spokesper­ At least 10 Nazarene families $20,000 damage to Nazarene were killed and two others son said a northbound pas­ were displaced and several church properties, according injured in a two-vehicle ac­ senger van veered left of churches damaged as Hurri­ to D. Moody Gunter. North cident early Saturday, Sept. center and struck Hetzler's cane Opal struck the Florida Florida District superinten­ 23. Jared Gardner, 20, a car (a 1989 Ford Taurus) panhandle Oct. 4. The storm dent. He said property dam­ sophomore from Willard, head-on. There were three is blam ed for at least 17 age from this type of storm is Ohio, and Judy Priest, 22, a passengers in the van. One deaths and $2 billion in prop­ usually not covered under sophomore from Colum­ of them, a woman, was erty damage in the southeast­ normal insurance policies. bus, were killed. killed. ern United States. Rebuilding efforts for six Four families in the Port churches affected by hurri­ Kevin Miller, 20, a Funeral services for Judy St. Joe Church reported as canes in the Caribbean Re­ freshman from Upper San­ Priest were held Sept. 26 in much as two feet of water in gion continued through the dusky, Ohio, was airlifted Columbus. Services for their homes from the storm fall. to Cleveland Metro Med­ Gardner were held Sept. 26 surge, according to ical Center. Another stu­ in Willard. A memorial ser­ Ron Gilbert, Naza­ dent, Reginald Hetzler, 20. vice for the students was rene Disaster Re­ a sophomore from Elyria, held Sept. 27 at MVNC. sponse coordinator Ohio, was admitted to a Priest is survived by her for the North Florida hospital in Elyria. Hetzler parents, A. G. and Delilah District. Another six underwent leg surgery. Priest; a sister. Debbie families in the Destin Miller suffered from bro­ Skinner; and a brother, and Mexico Beach ar- ken bones in his face and a Jeff. . eas were unable to re­ hairline fracture in his hip. Gardner is survived by turn to their homes to The accident occurred at his parents. Dale and Esther evaluate the damage about 1 a . m . on Ohio Gardner; and brothers. Bri­ for a while after the The parsonage roof of Saint Croix Central Highway 99, one mile an, Brad, Clay. Cory, and storm. Church lays on the ground in the wake of south of Ohio Highway Paul. Preliminary esti­ several hurricanes affecting the mates suggest at least Caribbean Region and the southern U.S.

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One Commits out wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down” ( n i v ). another HIV test and made public Gossip not only hides itself well the negative test results, but to no but also is very appealing. As avail. People simply chose to be­ Proverbs 18:8 says: “The words of lieve a concerned friend or relative a gossip are like choice morsels; instead. they go down to a man’s inmost Few sins disguise themselves as parts” ( n iv ). I know I have been well as gossip. That’s because tempted to greedily gobble informa­ there’s such a fine line between tion about what others say about me right and wrong in our talk. There because of fear. (What do they real­ are times when we may be doing ly think about me?) I also lean to­ Janice Duce is assistant pa stor at First right when we share information in ward wanting to get the real inside Church of the Nazarene, Monroe, Michi­ order to help or protect others. We scoop, which can lead to devouring gan certainly want a child to tell us if information about others. (Who are another child is doing something they really?) This hurts us because harmful or dangerous. But there are it creates the habit of learning about also situations when talking about others secondhand rather than by “T a t t l e t a l e , t a t t l e t a l e , sitting on someone only appears to be the building firsthand authentic rela­ a fence, / Trying to make a dollar right thing to do. I believe that an tionships. outta fifteen cents." inside look may reveal that there is I am still working on understand­ Tattling. It doesn't seem harmful another motive clouding our better ing and applying biblical principles at times, so why do we disdain it so judgment. regarding spreading and listening to much? A wise friend who is also a 1 believe that sometimes we share gossip. On my refrigerator next to children's educator once gave me gossip in an effort to be some insight on discouraging child­ in control by “fixing” hood tattling that I've never forgot­ people and things around ten. She said that tattling should be us. I might be tempted to discouraged because it is a childish “fix” the interpersonal Sometimes we wrongly justify form of gossip. relationships of those As adults, we sometimes find around me by always be­ gossip as a means of fixing ourselves tempted to “tattle.” After ing “in the know” about relationships or problems in all, what harm is there in passing on how others “really feel” to others a concern we may have and be compelled to pass the church. about someone else? Dr. Jeffrey on the information. But Messenger of Adrian, Michigan, regardless of how noble could tell you what harm it can do. this may seem, Proverbs Messenger, a dermatologist, is giv­ 16:28b warns: “A gossip separates my phone are these words from ing up and moving his practice else­ close friends” ( n i v ). In the same Proverbs 10:19: “When words are where because of 18 months of ru­ way, I may feel that I need to “fix” many, sin is not absent, but he who mors that he tested positive for the my church by participating in the holds his tongue is wise” ( n i v ). I AIDS virus. Messenger’s test re­ good ole grapevine, dubbed more know from personal experience that sults were negative for HIV, but the recently by a friend of mine as the we can be made aware of the mo­ simple rumor that he tested positive “NazNet.” But again, the wisdom in tives seeking to rule us and can re­ was all it took to cause him prob­ Proverbs 26:20 would caution ceive wisdom about the conse­ lems. He sent letters and copies of against fixing people problems in quences of our words. If we are his test results to patients. He went the church by doing such things as fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit on a local radio talk show to collecting personal opinions and re­ of truth and walking in His power counter the hearsay. He even took peating the words of others: “With­ daily, we can avoid gossip. ^ Insight, Inspiration, & Information

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