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Vol. XLIII No. 5

OREGON TING of FRIENDS CHURCH

in session at

Newberg, Oregon AUGUST 13-18, 1963

I.Yearly Meetlllg Speaker Make Arrangements -Editorial SUPERINTENDENT'S For Yearly Meeting Now! CORNER Yearly Meeting time is almost here. Re ports and messages are being prepared. The Entertainment Committee of Newberg Quar terly Meeting is making plans for your com Let Nothing Move You By Dean Gregory fort and convenience and want you to feel wel come. Your cooperation in making arrange EARLY MEETING, 1963. Will it be the m e n t s f o r y o u r s t a y i n N e w b e r g w i l l h e l p i n this. Please note the following items: INDING up one of the most marvelous explanations of the resurrection greatest yet or will we take it as just ever given, the apostle Paul swings his attention momentarily to those another page in our year's calendar? • Necessary charges are listed with the y w of us who are not exactly candidates for heaven yet and says, "And so The program sounds interesting as 1 hear Yearly Meeting program. (Elsewhere in this . . .stand firm! Let nothing move you as you busy yo u r s e Iv e s in the issue. ) the plans being made. Charles Ball, pastor Lord's work. Be sure that nothing you do for him is ever lost or wasted." at East Whittier meeting in California, has • Every person is to furnish his own bedding. (1 Cor. 15:58, Phillips) been chosen as guest minister and evangelist • Those planning to bring trailer homes, for this great week. He is well known to The more familiar version has it—"be unmoveable, stedfast. . .al please send in for a reservation of area. Friends across America, and to us of Oregon ways abounding"! How can you be unmoveable and abounding at the same • Persons not having transportation please time? Can one be settled and striving simultaneously? Yearly Meeting. He has served effectively a s p a s t o r a n d e d u c a t o r. H e w a s p r e s i d e n t indicate in your reservation letter. There is an old saying that goes, "the measure of a man is determined of Friends Bible College in Haviland, Kan • Send all reservations to Mary Sandoz, by what it takes to disturb him." Christian maturity is also measured by how settled one is in his faith and faithfulness to the Lord. For the Chris sas, then professor at Friends University George Fox College, Newberg, Oregon. in Wichita, Kansas, and then president of tian, some things should be "unmoveably" settled: his love for the Lord William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. • Stop at Pennington Hall on arrival to lo and the church, his prayer life habits, his Bible study and worship prac cate rooms previously reserved. Charles Ball was in Newberg in February tices, his giving and service responses, his church attendance and his re • Stop at the church during regular sessions gard for careful cultivation of the fruit of the Spirit—these are things that of this year, speaking at George Fox Col should need no re-doing in the realm of decision. These are settled. lege for the Pastor's Short Course. Many for room assignments and at Pennington in of us felt that the entire Yearly Meeting evenings. But the accomplishment of these matters, once settled in the mind, re should have the opportunity to hear him and • High school or older young people are need quire considerable striving for completion. One's love for the Lord should nowthiswill be possible during Yearly Meet ed for dining hall and kitchen help. Board abound more and more. Your prayer life is a growing experience or it ing sessions, August 13-18. a n d r o o m a r e f u r n i s h e d f o r t h i s h e l p . becomes dead. Bible study and worship, giving and service and church attendance mean a day by day, and week by week application. Like a 1 was impressedas 1 observed the number mountain stream that moves rapidly, so must one move forward in Chris of laymen who were in attendance at the T H E N O R T H W E S T F R I E N D tian living. But this stream also must settle into proper channels before Roclty Mountain Yearly Meeting in June. My Published monthly, except August, by Oregon Yearly Meet its movement is clear and swift. Our service is in the channels of conse wife, Kathleen, and 1 were invited to attend ing of Friends Church, at Newberg, Oregon. Copy dead cration and dedication to the Lord. their Yearly Meeting where 1 brought the line: Hegularand special features, sent tothe Editor, 15th of each month; church and Northwest news, sent to the "Ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." Here is serenity messages during the sessions. Inquiring as to how these working men could get away Managing Editor, 20th of each month. that keeps one from getting rattled and confused. We are not striving to serve the church, but striving to serve the Lord through the church, and to attend Yearly Meeting, 1 was told that this Subscription Price $2.00 per year in advance was part of their vacation time, and they were there is a great difference. We strive not to please people, but to please T H E S T A F F the Lord and He is not hard to please if we are settled in our basic rela delighted with the privilege. This young J a c k L . W i l l c u t s E d i t o r Yearly Meeting shows real development and 467 DeBarr Avenue, Medford, Oregon tionship with Him. "lam come not to condemn. . . but to seek and to Harlow Ankeny Managing Editor save. . ." This is a fine deterrent to discouragement. We never feel un promise, and Friends there need our prayers 600 E. Third St., Newberg, Oregon and interest. Anna Simonson .... Christian Endeavor Society Editor necessary with the Lord. George Fox College, Newberg, Oregon As Yearly Meeting sessions draw near, let us not be moved from being Yearly Meeting is a great experience. busy in the Lord's work. Those who plan part of their vacation time to You just can'tget the enthusiasm and the keen YEARLY MEETING BOARD OF PUBLICATION concern for the work unless you do attend. attend are surely fulfilling this admonition. Let us not be "weary in well Joseph Reece President doing", but find the joy in this confused world by following the old Quaker Earl Barker Vice President Why not plan now to be in attendance for instruction of "settling down" in the Spirit. « Herman H. Macy Secretary Oregon Yearly Meeting, Newberg, Oregon, Harvey Campbell, Robert Armstrong, George Moore August 13-18? • Jack L. Willcuts, Dean Gregory . . . Members ex-officio

Address all subscriptions, contributions and changes of add ress to the Managing Editor. The complete program for 1963 Oregon Address all checks and money orders payable to the Barclay Yearly Meeting is inserted in the center of this magazine. It may be removed easily Press, 600 E. Third, Newberg, Oregon for your reference. Second class permit authorized at Newberg, Oregon Zhe jyortkwest yriend- fjuly. 1963 ful concert of music. While there you are of ordinances) we would be near the left: refreshed; tiredness is gone. What happen R x F " U n p r o g r a m m e d " F r i e n d s v i s - ed? You changed techniques. During the ulize "Programmed" Friends near the right: day you were active doing something to your R X F . I t i s t h e c o n v i c t i o n o f m a n y o f world. At evening you became receptive to u s t h a t F r i e n d s w o r s h i p a t i t s b e t t e r n o r m another world. The world of symphony and would be near the center: R x F. We The JWoming fflorihip ^troice song did something to you. feel that trends to the left, or the right, would still be near the center, not at either Similarly worship is a re-creative ex By Kenneth Pitts extreme. Worship among Friends must be perience. Perhaps they are the same stren with dignity; but dignity is not necessarily uous days. Then comes the worship time formalism. You change techniques from active service the Apostle Paul concluded, . .to to your world and become receptive to the True worship, though having some form /NwhomHIS prayer be gloryfor the in theEphesian church believers by'Christ spiritual world of the living God. True and structure, must be Spirit-filled and Jesus. . (Ephesians 3:21) That is the worship is not passive, but responsive re Spirit-led in order to bear the climate of free imiversal and ultimate purpose of a meeting ception. For as with music, the measure dom and spontaneity. This constitutes spi for worship—to glorify God in the church. you enter into its harmonious moods deter ritual climate. That is atmosphere. At Kenneth Pitts, pastor of mosphere is important. You cannot grow P R O B L E M S T O S U R M O U N T Greenleaf Friends in Idaho, mines the measure you receive, so with wor gave this address at the ship. The measure you participate in its flowers, win ball games, or produce fruit Ministers Conference in without atmosphere. Friends meetings will There will always be problems to surmount Pendleton, Oregon, privileges of grace determines the bless in achieving the highest purpose of worship. April, 1963 ings you receive from the fullness of Christ. not realize the four purposes of worship One problem comes from the fact that in this (listed previously) without warm spiritual P A T T E R N S O F W O R S H I P mid-twentieth century our society has moved climate. It is up to the people to produce it; into the "spectator age". We have become Maurice A. Creasey, writing on "Quaker if it doesn't come from the worshipping people, professional watchers with minds in neutral ism in Christian Worship" observes two ele it won't be there. But it is up to the pastor a n d e m o t i o n s i n o v e r d r i v e . T h i s h a s m a d e ments in the patterns of worship. The his its impact upon the services of the church. tory of the New Testament and primitive problems. Friends' concept of worship is a c h u r c h r e v e a l s t h e p a t t e r n s o f f o r m a n d Every pastor faces the question, "Are my direct approach to God through the Spirit. Next Issue; September people spectators or participators ? " Spec structure, and of freedom and spontaneity. tator worship is passive. It can produce It is neither a ritualistic form nor psycholo With the process of time, form and structure llie Northwest Friend has not pub gical appeal. professional critics—cold and cynical. Ad (ritualism) completely displaced freedom and lished an August issue and will con justing to this, pastors find themselves under T H E P U R P O S E S O F W O R S H I P spontaneity. In the Reformation, indepen tinue this plan. Church hews reporters pressure to create programs that have super dents, ranters, and others revolted against and others are advised that next issue appeal. It seems more necessary for songs When one discovers the central purpose f o r m c o m p l e t e l y a n d a d v a n c e d f r e e d o m a n d wili appear in Septemtier. Also, for to scintillate than to inspire, for sermons and function of worship he has taken a major spontaneity to provide expression of a more better coordination of printing sche to console than to convict, and for the ser step in surmounting the problems. "The spiritual worship. Among these who did so dules at Barclay Press, deadlines for vice to tranquilize rather than evangelize. central purpose," writes Wayne Allman, "is were Quakers. He concludes that abandon all material^church news, regular This is a problem that faces Protestantism to experience the presence of God in the ment of freedom and spontaniety impoverished and feature articles, will be set back in general. midst of the people." Around this central the life of the church. Also that unrestrict to the 15th of the month precettii^ is- core other purposes are suggested as follows: ed expression led to confusion and deteriora More specifically concerning Quakers, 1. Communication with God. This is fellow tion in so-called revelations, prophesyings , Keith Sarver, superintendent of California COmments, si^gestions and criti ship. ". . . and truly our fellowship is with tongues, etc., as seen in emotionally domi Yearly Meeting, has declared, "The manner the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ." nated groups. cism of our c hu r c h paper are wel of worship among Friends today is so far re 1 J o h n 1 : 3 . comed. It IS cmr hope that ^e North moved from the worship of early Friends 2. Presentation to God. This is expres Although he feels Quakers erred in exclud west Friend can have a helpful naiai- that they would not recognize it as worship sion. To Him we offer our love, adoration, ing all form and structure, he writes this stry through the insptoational and in the Spirit at all. Let's all grab a song and dedication. "Oh for a thousand tongues tribute, "The Quakers found what they sought. news sharing pages sent to homes of book and turn to number fifty-four. Every to sing my great Redeemer's praise. . ." They found it in the reality of the Holy Spirit's Friends of the Northwest. All ar body smile and look happy now! And the 3. Identification with Christ. Howard E. leading." ticles, features or concerns a r e to Lord lets us get by with this. Many of our Kershner, editor of Christian Economics, be sent to t h e editor. Jack L. Will- practices are what early Friends would have writes of creative worship, "Men tend to be Just what is and should be the useage of cuts, 467 DeBarr, Medford, Oregon. called, 'Creaturely activity'. We cannot be come like that which is the chief interest of form and structure and of freedom and spon All subscriptions, address changes and church news material should be gin anew the ways of first generation Qua their loves. . . to become transformed into taneity among evangelical Friends today? kers, but we can recognize that only worship the image of that which they treasure in The following diagrams will help visualize sent to the managing editor, Harlow that is inspired and directed by the Holy their hearts." Keith Sarver adds, "The cen the answer: R^ F To the right of the Ankeny, 600 E. Third, Newberg, Spirit is actually Christian worship." tral purpose of worship is the reproduction graph is form (ritualism) toward which pro Oregon. Remember, all material testantism is rapidly moving. To the left, Should reach the editors not later Wa3nie A11 man, superintendent of Iowa of Christ within the human life." than the 15th of the month preceding Yearly Meeting, observes, "Keeping worship 4. Reception from God. This is a change radicalism (unrestricted freedom) which vital is a challenge to every generation of of technique. An illustration will explain: characterizes emotional groups and c ults. publication. Christians." Friends ministers stand in a Yo u r d a y h a s b e e n s t r e n u o u s . A t n i g h t , Where on the graph are Quakers? Many . -^3. L. W. — unique position of advantage to cope with thes e though spent and weary, you attend a beauti- protestant folk think (because of our disuse 4 VAe J^ortkwest friend 3uly, 1963 to induce it. In this he must have the leader Commonly known hymns include, "Holy, ship of the Holy Spirit and responsive follow Holy, Holy", "God Is A Spirit", "O Worship This is the last of on article of two parts ing of the congregation as participating wor The King", etc. Gospel hymns and devo published in the NORTHWEST FRIEND FRIENDS shipers. tional songs are those in which man sings to as presented by Milo Ross, president of God of his spiritual experiences, hungers, Geoige Fox College, to the Oregon T H E P L A N O F T H E S E R V I C E adoration and love. Examples are "Great Is Yearly Meeting Ministers Conference at and Pendleton, Oregon, April, 1963 By Milo C. Ross The measure in which our meetings for Thy Faithfulness"; "Majestic Sweetness", worship survive the "spectator age" and sur 'Xjuide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah". These mount "creaturely activity" depends on ef carry deep atmosphere of worship, warmth our fective planning. Stupidity, lack of pre and communion. The gospel song has two paredness, and indifference to purpose are groups. They are man-centered. First, the fault of Quakers. Too many times we go are those in which man sings to man of his PEACE TESTIMONY TODAY to church without a prayed-through. Spirit- experiences and spiritual sensations. Ex led plan. Some of us have gone to meeting amples: "Amazing Grace", "He Keeps Me IT THE same time, as we are forced into Our subject has been blown up to more to find the procedure somewhat like the fol Singing", "The Cross Is Not Greater Than than war. One day long ago there could have lowing: At about five minutes past the hour H i s G r a c e " , e t c . T h e y e x p r e s s e x u l t a n t ^.^r our a reconsiderationpeace position, orthere re-evaluation never was of a the pastor claps his hands, raises his voice been heroics in war. There must have been praises and bear the atmosphere of freedom time in the history of the world when it is bravery and strength and dexterity and valor . above the commotion, and announces, "It's and spontaneity. In the second group are easier to prove the immorality of human time to begin. Do we have a pianist, who'll Men were spent in what they believed to be preaching and exhortation songs. Man sings genocide as today. According to a telecast great causes. I have read a very convincing play? Oh yes, you can, come on, won't you? toman urging to action, "Launch Out", within the last month, I heard that it is esti Who'll lead? Well, we'll sing anyway. Does thesis which set out to prove our moral de "Bring Them In", "Rescue The Perishing" mated that 80,000,000 Americans would die c l e n s i o n i n t h e o r d e r o f t h e r e a s o n s f o r w a r s . someone have a number? Two songs are and some invitation hymns. Of course many in the first week of an atomic war. The The writer claimed that there was more merit sui^. The announcements are preached. songs feature more than one of these ele American nation has entrusted its welfare, in fighting for the Holy Grail than for the Free Then a call for another song—it may be, ments. "How Great Thou Art" is a hymn, safety, and future to imprudent, fallible men "The Fight Is On"—and volunteer prayers World, and the last thousand years or so can gospel hymn, and gospel song all in one. and to those who have sanctioned their de be studied in a steady deterioration of aims are sought. Which songs should be selected for morn moralized plans. Under the guise of a cal and goals in warfare from the highly ideal This is not a plea for formality, but for ing worship? Only anthem and stately hy culated risk, our nuclear strategists have istic holy wars on down to mere power strug prayerful preparation for a spiritual exper mns? Dr. C.J. Riney, head of music at prepared to bring p n a calculated catastro gles, desire for place in the sun, and econo ience—worship. Many pastors spend much Friends University advised pastors, "Any phe. At s o m e unpredictable moment their mic and material gains. They gave them time in prayer seeking the purpose of God worship service may need songs of each sick fantasies may become unspeakable re selves to feats of patriotism and daring. His for the meeting. This praying is also a type, for each has a spiritual function. The alities. tory allows that even the wrath of m e n has process of visualizing the service in advance. quality and mood of the music in the song is been brought to praise Him, andgood, even, Again, in the words of Lewis Mumford: has come out of men's struggles for free Each song, each part of the worship hour: v e r y i m p o r t a n t . "There are no words to describe the magni dom and self-determination. But we are not prayer, testimony, offering, announcements, P R O C E D U R E O F T H E M E E T I N G tude of such insolence in thought or the mag meditation worship—all are tested to discern nitude of criminality involved in carrying it talking of the same now. It is the moral the mind of the Lord, then fit in place to breakdown prophesied by Henry Adams a That which i s suggested here is directed (atomic warfare) out. Those who believe that achieve a rising impetus of inspiration and toward the element of freedom and spontan half century ago. "Most Americans do not any country has the right to make such a de realize that a change has taken place, or spiritual power in worship. Nevertheless eity for the purpose of achieving spiritual cision share the madness of Captain Ahab in the plan must remain flexible and subject to warmth and participation. At the very out worse, that it makes any difference. They the final directions of the Lord at the time of M o b y D i c k . F o r t h e m R u s s i a i s t h e W h i t e set, the prelude should bear a spiritual mes Whale that must be hunted down and grappled have no consciousness of either the magni the actual progress of worship. Don't be sage. The call to worship generally should with. Like Ahab in that mad pursuit, they tude of their collective s i n or the fact that, afraid to change as the Spirit constrains to blend with the musical message. These are will listen to no reminders of love, home, by their silence, they have individually con do so. doned it. It is pr ec is e ly as if the Secre the first communication with the worshipers . family obligation; in order to kill the object The call should be warm in heart, direct, of their fear and hate they are ready to throw tary of Agriculture had licensed the sale of Music is a very vital part; it provides ex human flesh as a war time emergency mea purposeful and brief. away the sextant and compass that might give pression and molds the atmosphere. Music The element of surprise may often prove them back their moral direction, and in the sure and people had taken to cannibalism is not an end in itself—to make it so tends w h e n t h e w a r w a s o v e r a s a c l e v e r d o d g e to be the key to fresh inspiration. Wayne end they will sink their own ship and drown to formalism. In this God deserves our best for lowering the cost of living—a mere ex Allman wrote, 'Tt is absolutely imperative their crew. To such unbalanced men, t o gifts, our best preparation, and attention. tension of everyday butchery. Many of our It is imperative for the organist to be on for acongregation to receive a shock of such demoralized efforts, to such dehuman freshness quite often." Examples are here ized purposes, our government has entrust professed religious and moral leaders have time with appropriate prelude. The choris steadily shrunk from touching this subject; ter and choir, likewise, are expected of God listed: (Do these unannounc ed, but pre ed, in an easily conceivable extremity, our arranged) As choir enters, remain stand lives. Even an accident, these men have or, if they have done so, they have naively to meet the same standards. equated mass extermination with war and ing while the organist gives chord, then sing confessed, might p r o d u c e the dire results Songs for the worship service may be " Tu r n y o u r e y e s u p o n J e s u s — e t c . " T h i s c a n have too often given their blessing to it, for they have planned, and more than once has reasons just as specious as those our govern divided into three general classifications. be varied effectively by use of soloist on one almost done so. To accept their plans and m e n t h a s u s e d . 1. Anthems and hymns. 2. Gospel hymns. verse (after the chorus) while the choir hums, ensuing decisions, we have deliberately 3. Gospel songs. Anthem and hymns are then all sing chorus. Then would be a good anesthetized the normal feelings, emotions , "It is in relation to this gigantic moral God-centered. In them man sings to God of time for the pastor to pray. Use the organ- anxieties, and hopes that could alone bring collapse that our present devotion to nuclear His power, works, attributes and glories. (Continued on page 11) u s t o o u r s e n s e s . " weapons and their equally dehumanized bac- Zke J^orthwest Jricnd 3uly. 1963 terlal and chemical counterparts must be A rule-of-thumb which I have followed, into the civic and national life, through the gauged. When we abandoned the basic moral and which was brought out in a devotional use of our franchise, participation in poli Confierence restraints against random killing and mass p e r i o d b y a n o t h e r m i n i s t e r , i s t h a t a s m u c h tics, civic betterment, and good causes. extermination, we enlarged the destructive as possible we should not regulate our lives, Our first allegiance is to Christ and the n o r a c c e p t o u r g a i n s a n d p r o fi t s f r o m t h e c a p a c i t i e s o f o u r n u c l e a r w e a p o n s . " A n d church, and in such areas as worship, evan what is more, we are proud of what we are war system. I suggest that our people should gelism, and missions; but no man is an Is Inter-Yearly M.eeting be challenged to accept this position in much doing! I don't go along with much which Lord land, and our posture in public affairs will Russell has to say or do, but he is correct the same way as we challenge them to try to bring to bear an even greater witness for the Cooperation in saying that "there can be no victory if we turn down jobs which involve Sunday work. glory of Christ. The permeation of society are all dead!" It is most difficult today to draw a sharp by people of goodwill, integrity, honor, and line because of our interlocking and complex many years there has been a yearning What I have said up until now has been virtue is one of the great aims of the Chris society, but even so, I believe that the Lord tian church. ^ among evangelical Friends for a closer designed to more or less set the stage. I w i l l h o n o r u s a n d o u r p e o p l e . A s a n i l l u bond of fellowship and cooperative ac do not consider that I have yet come to grips We should attack the causes of war. We stration of this principle, the investment tion with others of like faith and like mind. believe that the greatest and primary cause with our present problems in regard to our committee of George Fox College, in all its The conferences of evangelical Friends, con peace testimony. I have said, though, that is sin, and its resultant eminations in human ducted each three years over the past 16 we do have a Biblical basis for our testimony, years of operation, has made it a rule to stay lives and society; for instance, lust for pow years, have been a savoring influence among but we simply must admit that while the world away, as much as we can control, -from in v e s t m e n t s t h e m a j o r p r o fi t s o f w h i c h c o m e er, greed, economic injustices, and diaboli Friends, but have not provided the solid ba races on toward its insane Armegeddon, war cal idealogies. Therefore, it behooves us to from war-related manufacture, tobacco, sis for joint action which many desire. itself and mass genocide appear to be more and the liquor industry. Sometimes, because actively wage a battle with all our power acceptable, reasonable, and popular. of the complexities, a person can voice a against sin in every form. In such activi Ohio, Kansas, Rocky Mountain and Oregon ties, we not only help to" bring salvation to What am I to do? What do we tell our Yearly Meetings have had a great deal of fel protest, even though not carrying it so far human hearts, but we also serve our com as to bring discredit to the cause of Christ lowship, but, being independent and unaffili people? What is a conservative Christian's munity and nation the better by reducing the place in our complex world? How do we on what may be a personal conscience, or ated groups, there has been little opportunity causes for temptation, by increasing the in for any extensive united action. cidence of good, and helping to produce a cli A proposal to establish a groundwork for mate conducive to equity, prosperity, and a working relationship among these yearly goodwill. Every effort on our part to cut I advance the idea that a Christian and his commitments down on delinquency and crime, alcoholism, meetings has been approved by three yearly to the teachings of Christ is in the some position about meetings and will be presented to the fourth legalized gambling, and kindred evils will t h i s s u m m e r . T h i s p r o v i d e s f o r a C o o r d i peace and war as in other social and moral issues. He put our nation into the position where we can nating Council, made up of the four General cannot expect to change the entire world system. He is pray for divine protection. to be the light of the world. He is to be the salt. 'As Superintendents, with the possible addition much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.' As one goes back through the promises of of one other member to be appointed from the Old Testament relating to the theocracy each yearly meeting. of Israel, one is made to appreciate that pro tection from enemies came only in obedience The four representative yearly meeting to the laws and precepts of God, and atten superintendents, meeting in Colorado in June live with one foot in Heaven, but also one on private interpretation. Some have asked for dance upon His Holy days and feasts. How of this year, have set up plans for a repre earth? assignments in industries where one's work can our beloved America, hell-bent, sur sentative conference on further cooperation will be as far removed from the direct war to meet in Haviland, Kansas, September 11- I a d v a n c e t h e i d e a t h a t a C h r i s t i a n a n d h i s feited with its own pleasures, wracked with 13, 1963. This conference will cover the commitments to the teachings of Christ is in program as possible. I am thinking in this flagrant disregard to the laws of God, being regard of a keen young physicist, with strong fields of Church Extension, Missions, Youth the same position about peace and war as in consumed with its own passions, ever have convictions, a member of our Albuquerque and Publications, which represent only a other social and moral issues. He cannot the temerity to meekly call on Almighty God? meeting, who has been in great demand by How can we expect Him to put a wall around segment of the total concern of the four year expect to change the entire world system. the AEC. He asked, and was granted, a ly meetings, but cover areas of immediate He is to be the light o f the world. He is to us? Have we not broken our treaties, ex position at Los Animas in medical research. and urgent need. be the salt. "As much as lieth in you, live ploited other nations, bartered our friends During World War U, I was granted the relief o f f t o o u r e n e m i e s ? The nature of this study conference makes peaceably with all men." Society about him from War Bond quotas. Some have voiced it advisable to limit the registration to one will continue to be carnal, selfish, material t h e i r p r o t e s t o n t h e i r t a x r e t u r n s . istic. War will continue to be the ultimate I believe that the measure of our peace in person from each of the named departments from each yearly meeting, along with the sanction of international law. While he is not While these individual positions may ap the world is in direct ratio to the good of the to accommodate himself to the evil and natural pear small, indeed, and the total effect almost minority, to our good causes, to our mis Coordinating Council members, and yearly pressures about him, he cannot expect for nil, I believe that the voice of dissent should sionary activities, to whatever righteousness meeting assistant superintendents. more than a limited success in his efforts to never be quieted. We, as a minority group, that can be found. Thus, a thousand dollars It is hoped that out of this conference will make the world better. While he continues must never allow the juggernaut of thermo for missions is worthmorethan a millionfor come definite proposals which will goto each to be a member of a minority, the known nuclear destruction to roll over us, or our a cannon. One foreign student, taught a cor of the four yearly meetings for action. If a limitations may help to protect him from nation, if possible. rect philosophy of life and with an appreciation program for united action can be prepared frustrations. His personal witness and fi Many have s hunned the use of the term for America in one of our Christian colleges and approved by each of the four yearly meet delity to truth are not to be gauged by iin- "conscientious objector" because it is so may mean more to the cause of international ings, the way will then be cleared for a for- mediate or ultimate success, as far as this negative. Another position to be taken by us peace than all of our later machinations of warci looking long-range plan of cooperative and our people is to actively project ourselves mortal life is concerned. (Continued on page 15) service for the Lord. • Zke J^artkwcst ?riatd Dean Gregory Speaks at The M.orning orship (Continued from page 6) 'SANCTIFY THEM'• W H A T ,,,,,,,, H A P P E N E D Rocky Mt. Yearly Meeting ist and/or choir for more than formal duties . (From Rocky Mt. Yearly Meeting Public Relations Committee) Let the choir sing (un-announced except by We are not on the losing side; the Church organ chord) familiar worship hymns in By EARL P. BARKER Vice President, Cascade College AT PENTECOST? will triumph, and all the people of the world which variations of solo, duet, etc., serve will be brought to the feet of Jesus Christ. the purpose of lending fresh beauty and ac With words like these, Oregon Yearly centing the message of it. Usually o n e or Tenth in a series to appear in the life of the Christian from its very be two verses most effectively achieve the pur each month this year Meeting Superintendent Dean Gregory chal ginning. lenged Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting to pose. An un-announced solo, "Be Still My Soul," "Nearer Still Nearer", "O Master Let On the other hand, we find the Lord Jesus shed pessimism and think big. "After all, OW if any man have not the Spirit of the Church belongs to Christ; it isn't ours," Me Walk With Thee", etc., leads naturally saying to his born-again disciples after His to heart-searching, communion, adoration Christ, he is none of his" (Romans 8:9). resurrection, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost" he said, "and therefore it is indestructible." The "Spirit of Christ," of course, means in the quiet time. This is most effective (John 20:22). Peter, telling about the Gen There is no doubt the sessions at Quaker the Spirit of God or the Holy Spirit. This when soloist is unseen—perhaps in balcony tile Pentecost (Acts 15:8), says, "And God, Ridge Camp (near Woodland Park, Colorado) or just outside the choir loft door, left ajar. emphatic statement of St. Paul's, then, gives whichknoweth the hearts, barethem witness , June 20-23, brought new inspiration and vi rise to a question: Are only those who have These suggest areas of possibility with mini giving them the Holy Ghost, even as He did sion to Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting. mum preparation. It requires imagination, been filled with the Spirit, the wholly sancti unto us." At the time of this outpouring (Acts fied, His? The answer is to be found only "Church extension is the lifeline of church cooperation of pastor and music personel, 10:47) Peter referred to the Gentile house and discernment. in the Bible, not in human conjecture. hold as having "received the Holy Ghost as growth." Superintendent Gregory said. 'We must have new churches." J e s u s t o l d N i c o d e m u s ( J o h n 3 : 5 - 8 ) t h a t well as we." In verse 45 he says that "on the PARTICIPATION AND EXPRESSION the infant Christian has been "born of the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the He said many of us are like Mos es, and we say to God, "Lord, we're so little; look The Holy Spirit bestows spiritual gifts for Spirit." Paul says in the same chapter (Ro H o l y G h o s t . " what some other church is doing." use in blessing the whole body of worshipers . mans 8:14), "as many as are led by the Spirit Here seems to be the crux of the matter: This has been a rich experience among of God, they are the sons of God." In the next All Christians "have the Spirit" fulfilling His "Let us hope that 1963 is the last time we Friends; it must not be lost. verse he says, "ye have received the Spirit various offices in relation to their new birth, refer to Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting as Testimony is a spiritual experience. It of adoption." Another statement of the their guidance, their Christian unity in one little," he said. Apostle is this (1 Corinthians 12:13), "For by needs prayerful, prepared approach. How body; for those who love Him and keep His While Dean Gregory's power-packed mes one Spirit are we all baptized into one body commandments (John 14:15-17) the Saviour often this is carelessly handled! One song, . . . and have all been made to drink into has a special "gift of the Spirit" (Luke 11:13) sages provided spiritual food, the business then another, and at verse two the leader one Spirit." These texts should be sufficient i n r e a d i n e s s f o r t h o s e w h o a s k . A s o u r proceeded smoothly under the guidance of chirps out, 'Who has a testimony?" Per to show that the Holy Spirit of God, tender C o m f o r t e r H e i s t o a b i d e f o r e v e r , a s w e Clyde Jacobson, pastor of the Pleasant Val haps at sometime or other when the atmos and gracious, has a large and essential part continue to walk in obedience and love. % ley Church at Benkelman, Nebraska. Clyde phere was right and the Lord was in it, this was renamed presiding clerk for next year's technique proved a blessing. But generally assembly. Walter P. Lee was retained as it has been worked to embarassing failure. general superintendent and David Leach re The pastor is responsible to guide the ser TRANQUILIZERS mains as youth director. vice to a positive approach, remedying this By Grace James Christian and non-Christian alike, too often Among new board chairmen chosen were: "rutualism". crumple under the load of the uncertain pre Board of Evangelism, Joseph Watkins, pas THE PASTOR AND HIS MESSAGE and old, from babes to the aged, medi sent and darker future. The whole world tor of the Las Animas, Colo., Friends rHIScal is the skill day gives of out tranquilizers. tension easing Young pell craves tranquilizers, something to quiet the Church; and Board of Missions, Olen R. El It is God's plan for the sermon to be the ets to relieve inner pressures, undermining i n n e r t r e m b l i n g . lis, pastor of the Grand Junction, Colo. , high water mark of the worship hour. Scott Friends Church. Willard Krieger of Wheat Clark declared, 'Withall the values of other mind and body. And God has the answer alway—for every Ridge, Colo., was kept as treasurer with phases of the church, the sermon heads the This is a day of new things, knowledge is a g e . A s k H i m i n t h e m o r n i n g f o r H i s t r a n Gerald W. Davis of Englewood, Colo., fin list." In this we aren't thinking so much of increased in the earth, advance made in the quilizer for the day. He has an abundance ancial secretary. pulpit proficiency as we are of the man with for every need. his depth of devotion, vision, and burning study of the total man, new knowledge con A five-year development program for "Peace I leave with you. MY peace give heart. Unlike professional clergy with sea cerning the interwoven effect of mind over Quaker Ridge Camp, drawn up by the Quaker body, and body over mind. I unto you," was Jesus' gift to His disciples sonal addresses and cultured lectures, the the night He was to be crucified. "Learn of Ridge Board, was approved after enthusias But the Great Physician has given out Quaker pastor's sermon, when at its best, t i c d i s c u s s i o n . is an earnest flow of warm spiritual truth. tranquilizers since the beginning of man. Me, and ye shall find rest," that inner quiet Adam felt the peace of His Presence in their ness, that outer storms cannot shake. These This year's assembly was the best attend It is a sacrifice to God—a Christian exper are handles, God's tranquilizers to grasp ed ever with the largest crowd present Satur ience in itself. The words will be forgotten evening walks together. "For in H i s Pre sence is fullness of joy." Jacob's inner tur quickly throughout the day as needed. day evening, June 22, for the Quaker Youth and the outline may not stand out in bold moil was stilled in the desert by the vision As faith in the physician is helpful to a banquet and rally. An overflow audience saw structure, but the spirit, the glow, and inti the Christian film, "The Tony Fontaine and presence of God in the night. Our inner quick recovery so faith in words of the Great macy of the Lord in the minister's heart will burn in his sermon leaving an indelible im defenses seemingly crumble under the daily Physician are a prerequisite to wholeness of Story," and a number of decisions for Christ shock of family and world tense situations . spirit and mind and body. • were made by young people after the showing# print upon the souls of those who listen. • 11 1963 10 Zhe J^artkwest friend what speaks of peace. Peace is a plea What do We MISSIONS BOARD APPOINTS rHEREsant isn't sounding a church word across andean America be used butquite fluently across the tables of the United Na tions. But Friends are not satisfied with F r i e n d s B e l i e v e TWO TO VISIT BOLIVIA, PERU only academic discussions. We believe all At the request of our missionaries on our the task of the President of the Board and the war to be unscriptural and at variance with fields in Bolivia and Peru, the Board of Mis General Superintendent. It is felt that they the teachings of Jesus Christ. And, believ Regarding War? s i o n s h a s a p p o i n t e d t w o p e r s o n s f r o m t h e are the two persons who can best represent ing this, at what point do we feel it is a sin home base to visit the fields. the Board of Missions and Oregon Yearly to be lacking in conformity with the spirit of B y L . M e r l e G r e e n For more than a year this has been earn Meeting in this capacity. Accordingly the Christ and His commands and teachings? Executive Council was asked to release the As an added emphasis to the articles on peace as published in e s t l y r e q u e s t e d b y o u r w o r k e r s o n t h e s e Jesus, in speaking to a group stressing one this magazine the last three months, we present this article fields, who express the feeling that such a Superintendent for this task and Clare Will- point of scripture to the neglect of another , by L, Nferle Green, president. Board of Peace and Service of cuts and Dean Gregory have been commis tlie Oregon Yearly Meeting of Friends Church visit is very much needed by them and by the said, "This ought ye to have done and not to national believers. The purposes include sioned. As requested, they are making plans have left the other undone." for the journey to be made early in the fall. surveying conditions and counselling with and The prayers of interested Friends are re Under the definement of sin we must re dual's preference? The various deviations encouraging the missionaries, the National cognize that s i n is not only the violation of from a clear-cut stand as found in some of Friends Church in Bolivia and the groups quested for God's leading and blessing to be divine law, but a violation of God's holy our Friends Meetings, we believe, has weak u p o n t h e m a n d t h e i r m i n i s t r y. which are being gathered in Peru. character. In Matthew's gospel we have the ened Friends convictions, and make of the In considering who should be sent, the Glen Rinard words of Jesus, "But I say unto you, love Scriptures something one might accept or Board is united in feeling that this is properly for the Mission Board your enemies, bless them that curse you, do reject a c c or di ng to his conscience. Our good to them that hate you and pray for them government has been considerate of the in that despitefully use you; That ye may be the dividual who, becaus e of his convictions , children of your Father which is in heaven." has objected to performing military service , Can any one participate in war and at the same and therefore has offered him an alternative , time have no enemy ? Can he engage in war that of doing two years of Civilian Work. and be loving, blessing, doing goodand pray Our point is, that theSelective Service offers ing for those he is fighting? Do we agree the alternative of Military Duty or Civilian withGeorge Fox and believe what he said was Work which has no part in military promo the truth when he addressed Charles II in tion. Can Friends now lightly dismiss this these words, "We utterly deny all outward choice as a matter of mere personal pre missionary moments wars and strife, and fightings with outward ference and thus cheapen this government weapons, for any end, or under any pretense recognized position? Another observation / whatever; and this is our testimony to the across our Yearly Meeting reveals an apolo whole world. The Spirit of Christ by which getic attitude as to our position on peace and we are guided is not changeable, so as once our disagreement with militarism. To be to command us from a thing as evil, and apologetic is to acknowledge an error or fail B y P h y l l i s C a m m a c k again move us unto it; and we do certainly ure, or a mistake. When we yield our con know and so testify to the world, that the victions and compromise our beliefs, we Spirit of Christ, which leads us unto all truth, have no other position left but that of the will never move us to fight and war against apologia. that the little people of the U.S. A. can be touched by the Lord to accept Him. We are any man with outward weapons, neither for This is a deep concern that we of Oregon rHEREmadeis no awareperson that too thesesmall littleto come ones hearto the HisLord. call.Vacation It remindsBible School missionariestime reminds on furloughus the kingdom of Christ nor for the kingdoms that the little humble people all over the world, though primitive, poor, and perhaps unin Yearly Meeting do not let our vision and con o f t h i s w o r l d . . . " victions in the area of our peace stand become telligent, can open their heart's door and stretch out their hands to the Son of God. He takes b l u r r e d . M a y t h i s d o c t r i n e o f o u r c h u r c h t h e i r h a n d a n d e n t e r s t h e i r h e a r t . A term used by Friends in considering ever remain distinctive. • I suppose Braulio is about as humble as you can get. He's a little apologetic fellow with these issues is the description, "Conscien flat feet and a bad breath. There's Julio Choque, a quiet, unassuming fellow who is afraid to tious Objector." The Board of Peace and call an idea his own. There's Pedro Aguilar who grins most of the time, rubbing his hands Service observes that various Friends inter together in embarrassment as he assents to everything you say. I don't know of many smaller pret this position differently: it may mean people than these. Yet Jesus has made them His temple. His Spirit gives them joy and peace. doing "alternate service" or civilian work, an iiLixitatiaa He listens to their little unimportant prayers. His presence makes them strong and great in or it may mean entering the Armed Forces time of affliction. u n d e r p r o t e s t , w i t h r e s e r v a t i o n s o r w i t h The Timber Friends Church, Timber, There was Secundino, a misshapen hunchback, an orphan, who had had no love while he other motives. But does the Bible teaching Oregon, will be celebrating its Tenth Anni grew up through a miserable childhood. Jesus lightened his dark life, gave him love and to which we hold permit such varieties of in versary in a special service to be held Sun care. In a time of stress and pressure, Secundino quietly shut his Saviour out of his life terpretation as Friends now permit? Does day August 11, 1963, at 2:30 p. m. A pot again. And the Son of God took this mandate from that little humble man. the Bible teach that an individual has the luck dinner will follow the morning worship The same God Who made the stars and set them in their courses made the mouse. His choice between war and peace? Does the service. All are invited to come and fel majesty is made plain by His attention to the infinitesimal detail, even the smallest concern Friends Discipline read that war can be ac lowship with Timber Friends on this special of the smallest people. No thing, no person is too small for Him. • cepted or rejected according to the indivi- day. 12 Zhe i^orthwest ?r'md ^uly. 1963 13 PROGRAM

OREGON

YEARLY MEETING AUGUST

of 13-18,

F R I E N D S C H U R C H 1963

In session at

Newberg, Oregon YOUTH ACTIVITIES

MONDAY, August 12 The Sponsor's Role in C.E. 4:00 pm Registration 4:15 pm Scripture Memorization Contest TUESDAY, August 13 9:30 pm Funspiration 9:00 am Registration 9:15 am Highlights of Yearly Mtg. FRIDAY, August 15 9 : 3 0 a m H o w To — E x c e l i n M u s i c 8 : 4 5 a m L e a v e f o r c o a s t 1:15 pm Youth and the Friends 10:30 am Organized games Church—Dean Gregory 12:00 Lunch 1:45 pm Business Meeting 1:00 pm How To—Build the C .E . 2:30 pm Tennis Tourney Prayer Meeting 9:30 pm Welcome Party 1:20 pm Parties That Profit 1:45 pm Devotional Service WEDNESDAY, August 13 5:30 pm Arrive Home 8:45 am How To — Succeed in Bible 9:30 pm Film Quizzing 9:30 am Highlights of Church Boards SATURDAY, August 16 1:15 pm Publicity Pointers 8:45 am How To—Study the Bible 2:00 pm Recreation 9:15 am Business Meeting 9:30 pm Film 1:15 pm You a Teen Missionary 2:00 pm The Future of the Friends THURSDAY, August 14 Church 8:45 am How To—Win a Photography 6:30 pm Banquet Contest Junior Rally 9:30 am Youth View the Mission Field SUNDAY, August 17 1:15 pm Preparing for the C.E. 6:30 pm Rally Harvest 9:30 pm Singspiration

JUNIOR YEARLY MEETING The JuniorYearly Meeting will be under thedirection of June Kenworthy. Junior Yearly Meeting meets each morning from 9:00 to noon for children of kindergarten age through 8th grade. The intermediates will have a special C.E. session from 11:30 to 12 noon each day. There will be classes, business meetings and worship.

ACCOMMODATIONS

MEALS Meals for the entire week available at the Collegedining hall at following rates: $10.00 peradult and $5.00 per child under 12. Special ratesof $5.00 are avail- able for: 1) pastors and wives, 2) pastors' children aged 8-16 (Pastor's children under 8, no charge), 3) representatives from a distance of 150 miles or more . Rotes for individual meals are: Tuesday through Saturday, breakfast-45c, lunch- 75c, dinner-$l .00; Sunday, breakfast-75c, lunch-$1.25, evening meal-75c.

ROOMS Rates for the College dormitory rooms are as follows: PENNINGTON HALL (Only adults permitted) -$1.50 per bed (single) per night OTHER DORMITORIES (Families welcome) - Special family rates; 75c per bed (single) per night. Those securing Col lege dormitory rooms must furnish their own bedding. Families or individuals wishing to secure accommodations in private homes are re quested to register at the Friends Church upon your arrival at Yearly Meeting in order to clear your reservation and to facilitate transportation arrangements. Please contact Mrs. Mary Sandoz, George Fox College, for details concerning any of the above accommodations. ttew* .. Friends and Our line in employment in industry which produces components, or missiles, or auxiliary de vices to very sophisticated apparatus used GREENLEAF ACADEMY in IDAHO Peace Testlmeny Teday in war-related research? Should I take jobs (Continued from page 9) in the civilian end of war-related agencies? Commencement exercises, Friday May 13, to teach in the public school system of Can closed-door diplomacy. One native lad, As a corollary to the idea of discussion marked the close of the 1962-1963 school yon County. brought to Christ in a mission church, may groups, I broached earlier in the paper the year. A class of 23 seniors received their Miss Margaret Cammack, of Ontario, change the entire course of history in that subject of the United Nations and its concept diplomas from the president of the board, Oregon, a Home Economics major from Cecil Binford, after a program in which and other lands. One boy or girl, takenfrom of policing the world. While I am not a pro George Fox College, has accepted the posi a blighted neighborhood and a broken home to members of the class, members of the board, tion to head this department. • phet, or the son of a prophet, I think that this and faculty members took part. Dr. George a summer camp, may change the life of a subject is the most profound one, other than Moore from George Fox College delivered great city. A thousand people at prayer may the Biblical interpretation itself, which we the address. protect a nation better than a dozen battle as moderns will be facing. Within its folds ships. lie such important considerations as patrio S c h o l a r s h i p s f o r s c h o l a s t i c e x c e l l e n c e tism and our allegiance to our nation, the were awarded to five members of the class . But simply being a Christian is not the answer. Simply hiding out and doing nothing sovereignty of nations, the moral rectitude The scholarships came from George Fox and province of the UN, and the differences , will not produce the end result which brings College of Newberg, and the Northwest Naza- if any, between the actions, say of G-men in peace on earth. Simply hoping against rene College of Nampa, Idaho. Those sen and soldiers, under an international com iors who took part in the American College hope that radio-active fallout does not blow mand. I think that we cannot escape the across Oregon will not usher in the brave Testing Program rated exceptionally high. implications of these issues. There are a This testing is given to high school seniors , new world. Let us be 'those who make for number of well-placed Americans, among who wish to take it, in thousands of high peace." There are thousands of born-again them Herbert Hoover, who has long dis believers on Christ whose social consciences schools in the United States. This makes sented from active participation in the sup are not lightened to any great degree. Simply possible comparison between areas and (From CHURCH NEWS SERVICE) port of the UN so long as it includes the com schools to determine what calibre work is coming to Christ for salvation and turning munist bloc. There is a strategy being as A college professor who was an eye-wit awayfromsome worldly habits does not make being done by individual students. Average signed to certain top carrier men in the State ness to the race riots last fall at the Univer a person a full-fledged pacifist. It is the task percentile rating for the group was 81. For Department to develop alliances other than the the layman—this score means that of all sen sity of Mississippi urged American Chris of the church, and the pastor primarily, to lead people into higher and broader concepts UN, and admitting only the so-called free iors in the U. S. to take the test 80 out of 100 tians to support efforts to help Negroes gain world. fell below our average. their civil rights. He said that the ending of testimony, grace, and consistency; and to of segregation in this country would be a cooperate with the enlightenment of the Holy I earnestly advise that we do not become Mr. Arthold Latham, pastor, missionary, strong blow against communism^nce e Spirit to effect these developments in Chris and school teacher has been called to serve Reds only support civil rights matters for tian character. party to various radical movements. I do a s n e w p r i n c i p a l . M r. L a t h a m i s a m a n o f the momentary advantage it will be not know which is worse—too far to the left wide experience and comes toGreenleaf from In these remaining minutes, may I advo o r t o o f a r t o t h e r i g h t . S o m e o f u s h a v e Indianola, Iowa. He is taking graduate work This view was expressed here by Dr. cate some procedures for us as pastors: disassociated ourselves from the Service at Drake University this summer. He ex Russel Maatman, an associate professor of Let us admit that people tend to believe what Committee and Friends National Committee pects to begin work here the first part of chemistry at the campus of "Ole Miss" at they are told. What is preached has a likeli for alleged leftist orientation and activities, August. Oxford, Mississippi, in an article in the May hood of acceptance. Were we not to believe and have not allowed our names to be used. issue of His magazine. This publication is such a thesis, why instruct our children, Heads of departments for the coming year At the same time, the Birchers and others, the official voice of the Inter-Varsity Chris why have schools, why read, why communi while wavir^ the flag of patriotism, are include three from this year's staff. Mrs . tian Fellowship and is geared to its college cate? It becomes incumbent upon all of us Anna Mills will continue as head of the Com thought by some to be fronts for communist student readers. to do more than deliver a peace sermon once activities. Disarmament is a noble goal. mercial department. Kenneth Kellum will a y e a r . Both Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy continue in the Industrial Arts and assume As an eyewitness of the riots resulting the position as coach in the athletic program. from the enrollment of Negro James Mere /Another method of advancing the peace have made public statements advocating it. Mrs. Esther Hardinger will headthe depart dith the professor denied the official univer cause is through the distribution of literature. Many of us have grave doubts as to the wis dom of unilateral disarmament, but certain ment of English. Mrs. Hardinger directed sity explanation which said that the federal Yet another method is by discussion groups . the music department last year and did an marshals started the riot. He said that this It is my opinion that too much of our thinking ly Christians and Quakers should do all in our power to give support to reasonable excellent piece of work with the choir and clash was the result of many years of racial along these lines is limited to a pure white- methods being advocated by our leaders to smaller groups. hatred and that Christians who should have and-blackstatement of a Bible verse. I think spoken out against it were silent. "This is it will do us well to consider, even among take off the backs of t h e world the gigantic Mr. Roger Taylor, formerly of North burden of armaments. Justice William O. west Nazarene College professor of music true," he said, "because most of these people our young adults and the solid people of our don't wholeheartedly accept the Christian meetings, such questions as: What are my Douglas has written in "The Rule of Law in and languages will serve in these depart World Affairs": ments. John Ehrlich, a science and mathe teaching of compassion for the lowly." beliefs relating to the use of atomic weapons matics major from Friends University, by our nation? What position should be taken "The arrival of disarmament and the end Declaring his own position. Dr. Maatman of war would not of course mean the advent of Wichita, Kansas, has been secured for those concerning unilateral or multilateral dis stated, "I teach chemistry, but that doesn't armament? Is foreign aid a good program? peace in the sense that there would be a dis departments. He will also assist Coach Kel abolish my responsibility to teach morals lum. Mrs. Ehrlich is a teacher and excepts Should I j o i n the Peace Corps ? Should I appearance of conflict. Great antagonisms a l s o . " • participate in CD? Where should I draw the would persist. Disputes would continue, na- 14 Zhe Northwest Jrieud 15 tionals would press their claims for justice. LISTEN! LITTLE QUAKERS Clash and conflict are present in every cona- By Marie Haines munity. We have in truth the sturdy roots Two books of special interest to young people of a rule of law, including a few of the pro are reviewed tnls month by Genette McNichols, cedures which human ingenuity has devmed Head Librarian at George Fox College. for resolving disputes, including conciliation THE CRYING HEART, by Clara Bemcie Miller (Herald Press, and mediation, arbitration, administrative Scottsdale. Pa., 1962, 293pp. $3.50) settlement, and judicial determination. The The daily routine of living for the Yoder "JtctiA 'P>Uettd4^ rule of law is versatile and creative. It can household, an Amish family, is described devise new remedies to fit international needs within these pages. The author intends to as thev may arise. The rule of law has at show that high points in the young teenagers , 1 LEG looked up and down the street and sighed. He was very lonesome. A group of boys such as the first date, love and marriage, long list bLome indispensable for men as laughing and talking together came around the corner. They carried lunch sacks and w^l as for nations. It is our only alternative struggle for money, and bouts with con ^ swimming suits. How he wished they would invite him to go along! But they turned a to mass destruction." science tend to be the same with these people corner and were lost to sight. He had just started dejectedly back toward the house when he a s w i t h o t h e r s . Let it be known that a true Quaker here in heard a "Hi". the United States is a patriotic citizen. The Although all of the members of the family "Aren't you the new boy who was in our Sunday school class Sunday?" a freckled face boy fact is sometimes lost in the maze of counter- did not agree with the Amish interpretation, Alec's age asked. oressures, fear or embarrassment. What yet hovering and underlying each was a com "Yes, and you're- you're-". Alec fumbled for the name. ever dealings I have had with feder^ attor plete faith in God. The Yoders recognized 'T'm Tom Waits," Tom laughed. "I thought I recognized you as we walked past. A bunch neys, the selective service, the FBI, and the struggle was personal and at times ques of kids are going for a picnic and a swim. Wouldn't you like to go along?" other agencies have all been established by tioned the attitudes of 'their fathers" in the "I'll ask mother. Come on in," Alec said eagerly. my testimony to the fact that the American church. Alec's mother smiled. "If you go to Sunday school, I'm sure Alec will be in good company, freedoms as we know them are basically Life "on the outside" seems cumbersome Tom. I'll fix a lunch while you get your swim trunks. Alec." Quaker freedoms, with the Bill of Rights and complicated after reading this book, yet Alec gave his mother a squeeze as he went past. "The Lord did find me some friends." coming on down from the Charter of Pennsyl "life on the inside" too, is difficult. Regard "Don't forget son, in your anxiety to have friends that you have a Friend that you must not vania, and Philadelphia being the seat of the less of how one tries, there is always a time, betray," his mother cautioned. Continental Congress. even for the Amish, when telephones and 'T don't know these boys too well," Tom explained as they hurried along. "Jim and Bill are in our grade at school. They seem like jolly fellows but they don't go to Sunday school. What are the best means to inculcate automobiles are necessary. I was trying to think of something to do when they came along this morning." these Ideas and standards into the thinking of BUCKWHEAT SUMMER, byRuthUnrau (Herald Press, Scottdale , "I was pretty lonesome myself," Alec acknowledged with a grin. our youth? I believe that the entire educa Pa., 1962, 143 pp. $2. 75) The other boys were already in the water when Tom and Alec arrived. They splashed and tional process, or processes, shouldbeused. N e a r l y e v e r y g i r l f r o m e i g h t t o t w e l v e swam until they were tired. Alec thought he never had had so much fun! There is perhaps no greater means than the can readily identify herself with Mary Mar "We call ourselves the 'Jolly Seven'," Jim explained. "I don't see why we couldn't be the teachii^s shared in the Christian hoine. Let tin, the ten-year old girl who recounts the ' J o l l y N i n e ' j u s t a s w e l l . " us put clever and acceptable teaching aids s u m m e r a c t i v i t i e s o n h e r I n d i a n a f a r m h o m e . into the hands of our young families. Let us "Just a good baseball team," Bill laughed. "How about a game?" watch the type and incidence of violent plays Although sometimes it is difficult to distin Once or twice Alec winced at some of the language the boys used. "But that doesn't mean on TV, and the type of literature read by our guish between her dreams and reality, yet, I have to talk that way," he argued with himself. the book shows rather clearly the mind of a Alec was bubbling with happiness when he came home. "They are a swell bunch of fellows , children, their toys, their games. Aloi^ very young woman. There were moments Mom. And tonight, Tom and I are to be initiated into the 'Jolly Seven' only now there will be with these ideas, let us supply our Sunday when she felt unappreciated by the adults of s chool teachers with more than a tract or nine." two. Playlets along the line of peace wit her world; there were complications of hail The "Jolly Seven" had a clubhouse in Jim's yard. They had the boys eat cold spaghetti ness—Friends and the Indians, etc. —this storms, misunderstandings with immigrant blindfolded, slide down a greased pole, and bob for apples. It was all good fun until Jim said neighbors; money troubles, yet all of these seriously, "There is one more test. Everyone in this club has to snitch something to belong. type of thing is very effective and acceptable. and others are somehow solved. This very Our churches must counteract the militarism You, Alec, go over to Mr. Tilmans and bring a chicken from his pen and Tom, get some simple biographical story will be enjoyed by of much of our society. c h e r r i e s f r o m h i s t r e e s . " With the conflicting idealogies of our day, girls in the age group mentioned above, Alec and Tom looked at each other. "You - you mean steal a chicken?" Alec stammered. and the great divergence of opinion, even however, young men in the same age bracket "Just snitch." Jim laughed. "He'll never miss one. You're not afraid are you?" w i l l d o u b t l e s s c o n s i d e r t h e b o o k r a t h e r " d u l l among Christian leaders and people, may The other boys closed around. Alec thought of what his mother hadsaid about Jesus. Why- our final refuge be in the Bible and in the r e a d i n g . " # why did this have to happen when he was having such a good time?" spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. He it was "I can't do it fellows," he said turning away. "I'm a Christian. . . and Mr. Tilman worked Who, when He was reviled, answered not you. But if there is a willingness to follow for his chickens. They are his. I can't—" again. His kingdom was not of this world. the lowly Nazarene, I b e 1 i e v e that He will "All right. All right, preacher," Jim jeered. "I guess we can't use you in our club. How He asked His followers not to fight with car instruct us in the way to go. He will unravel about you Tom? Are you chicken too?" nal weapons. He admonished us to love our the tangled skein of our lives and allegiances . Alec didn't wait to hear Tom's answer. He started home. enemies and to return good for evil. As He If we wish to live clean and unspotted from "Wait up. Wait up." Tom caught up with Alec. "I'm afraid I might have done as the boys was in the world, so are we to be. There the world, and be consistently pacific, I am said if it hadn't been for you. Alec." are many issues involved in our citizenship, confident that He will illuminate our path. Alec's face lighted. "We can have fun together Tom. My Dad will help us build a house I both in heaven and on earth. There are He will take us by the hand and point the way know." That night. Alec prayed, "Thank you Lord for standing by and giving me a real friend." • complexities too much for me, and perhaps at the crossroad. # 16 Zke J^ortkwcst Jriend ^uly. 1963 17 CHURCH NEWS

by the children who attended VBS. Parade and dedi elected as our new SS superintendent. Opening cation of workers preceded the school. H Each exercises are being presented by a different class father was given a tiny, goldplated cross for a lapel each Sunday. Several have included early Quaker A M O N G T H E C H U R C H E S pin, on Father's Day. customs of worship. H We are encouraged to learn — Margaret Peterson, reporting of the imminent arrival of some new families to Meridian and to our church. Melba—Paul L. Cammack, pastor —Kay Newell, reporting Marlin Witt brought the messages of June 2, in Whitney—Randall Emry, pastor Newberg Quarterly Meeting the absence of the vacationing pastors. H We were privileged to have Robert Ralphs, our Quarterly We have just completed VBS for children with an Meeting Superintendent, in our morning service June average attendance of 40. II We are having an adult Chehalem Center—Robert Fiscus, pastor Calvin brought the challenging morning message on 9. He spoke on "Evangelism in the Home Church." BibleSchool with our pastor teaching the adult course "Soul Winning". Uln the absence of our pastors, who H Three of our young people graduated from high and Anna Fountain teaching the junior high and high A community census was held Sunday, June 16, were teaching VBS at Highland Friends Church in school. They were Sharon Peck, Clinton Cotnerand school groups. U The CE Promotion Service was held to find the unchurched people of our community. Ron Linhart. Ron graduated with honors. H New the evening of June 9. Preceding the promotion IT A wedding shower was given for Dick Hendricks Salem, Walter King brought the evening message, June 16. officers were installed at the WMU meeting on June service, Charlotte Cammack spoke in regard to the and Mary SchofstoII Wednesday evening. May 26, — Myrtle King, reporting 6. various summer camps this summer. H Arnold Lee a f t e r p r a y e r m e e t i n g , i l A S S a n d V B S Wo r k s h o p of Star, spoke on "Our Peace Testimony Today" in was held Monday evening, June 10. We had an en Sherwood—Gordon St.George, pastor Meridian—Dorwin Smith, pastor a recent service. H Our Softball team recently won couraging time together planning for our VBS. H We the first league game they played. H We welcomed are happy to have Janet Johnson and Joyce Klutsen- Our pastor and wife, Dorwin and Marita Smith, New members of our church were welcomed by a our Teen Ambassador, Margaret Church, in the ser beker working in our church as Teen Ambassadors . went to Newberg Memorial Day week end where pot luck picnic on Sunday May 26. Four affiliate and vices June 16. We are indeed privileged to be able Dorwin attended the college board meeting. Robert IF Our church hosted the city-wide singspiration on six active members were welcomed. H Good atten to have another Teen Ambassador this year, f Plans June 16. II Our pastor served as director and evan Ralphs preached during his absence. H Jane Hoskins dance from Sherwood and other churches helped to are being made to have a Missionary Conference in was elected president of our young peoples group. gelist for VBS at Maplewood Friends Church in Port make the work day at Twin Rocks camp a success . our church some time this fall. land, June 17-21. % A tour of the Yearly Meeting building and the Bar C. E. sponsors Jack and Kay Newell, report a group — Beverly Smith, reporting of 10 active members. H Buela Marks has been —Imy Arndt, reporting clay Press was enjoyed by the Mary Thomas WMU on June 13, after which they conducted their business Newberg—Glen Rinard, pastor meeting in the conference room. H Several VBS staff VBS was held during the week of June 3-7 with meetings have been held to plan for our school July Portland Quarterly Meeting morning and afternoon sessions. Gertrude Ankeny 29-August 4. H Each Monday night a time of fun and was director and Marie Haines was chapel speaker . fellowship is had by some class or department of the U GFC Baccalaureate was held in our church on June church at the Emerald Pool in Tualatin. 2. John Astleford, missionary to Central America, —Shir.'ey Hackworth, reporting Lynwood—Howard E. Harmon, pastor Celia Pelin, who has been living with the Dwight was the speaker. II Eugene Coffin was speaker at Macy's and attending the Culver High School on the Dorene Dover and Cherie Posthumaof Multnomah our Sunday evening service on June 2. V The Teen Springbrook—Edwin Clarkson, pastor Student Exchange Program. V We held our annual School of the Bible, helped in the nursery and pri church picnic at the Cove State Park on June 16. Ambassadors were guests of our church on June 9 . On Mother's Day the young women's missionary Their Send-Off Rally was on Sunday afternoon with mary church the past year. H Walter King, of Twin II VBS for grades 1-8 was held June 10-14, with a to group gave a tea at Minthorn Hall in the afternoon Rocks, revealed plans for the summer camping on tal of 92 enrolled and an average attendance of 73 . Clynton Crisman bringing the message. H Walter for mothers and daughters. The theme was the Rose Sunday evening, June 2. II Graduation exercises for The Bible School, directed by Donna Cloud, held its King presented the story of Twin Rocks Conferences Parade. Those taking part ranged in age from two 28 children of the Lynwood Kindergarten was held on Sunday evening, June 9. H Four active members months to grandmothers. Marie Haines was the at the church, Monday evening, June 3. Bethlin closing program Friday night with the boys and girls and six associate members were received in June. presentations and handwork display. The VBS mis speaker and Judi Nolta was in charge. We were Harmon and Mary Meireis were the teachers. II Our II The Elizabeth Fry WMU met June 20. Marjorie sionary offering of $20.57 will be used to print Gos happy to receive an offering of approximately $550 V B S w a s d i v i d e d i n t o t w o p a r t s t h i s s u m m e r : P r e Crisman conducted the installation of officers. The for missionary equipment for Bolivia. H Dorwin school was held June 10-14 with an average atten pel literature for the Aymara Indians in Peru and Bolivia. Friendship WMU met with Ellen Martin conducting and Marita Smith, who were here for the college dance of 50 with Janet Snow, superintendent; 1st the installation of officers. board meeting, attended the evening church service — Margaret Weesner, reporting through 8, from 17-28, average attendance of 50 . Second Friends—Lyle Love, pastor and Dorwin told of their call to Meridian. H Dan and Mary Meireis was in charge of the whole program. JudiNoita and JuliAnn are moving to Svensen where Nehalem— Bernice Mardock & Elsie Gehrke, pastors II David Cammack, recent graduate of GFC, is our Terrell Repp, a former member at Second Dan wili be pastor. II Sunday evening, June 16, the Teen Ambassador, working with the youth of our Friends, recently presented his 15 voice choir from Senior CE'ers spent May 29 camping over night young people held a fagot meeting. Lonny Fendall church dur ing the summer. Swimming, hiking, Carver Community Church. II We appreciated Dean returning to Twin Rocks the next day for work day. of West Chehalem, brought the message. At the baseball, and church activities will be part of the Gregory's inspiring message and visual aids on the Mrs. Charles Brown and Mr. John Wood accompanied close of the message each one who gave a testimony program. II Officers of the WMU were installed at United Budget in a Sunday evening service. HA them. II WMU was organized May 23, with 9 women stood by the fireplace and threw his fagot in the fire. the Harmon home June 11 by EthelynShattuck. Elea timely message was given by Dr. Titus A. Frazee present for the first meeting. H The Calvin Wilkins II The WMU met June 20, with Phyllis Cammack as nor Frazier is president. H An all-night camping of the Oregon Council on Alcohol Problems. II We family was with us for the morning service June 16. speaker. excursion June 14, was held for 7th and 8th grade have begun construction on t h e church and are now —Stella Hubbard, reporting girls. H Nineteen members took part in the May 30 holding services in the Educational Unit until it is workday at the Twin Rocks grounds. H Beverly completed. Improvements are being made on the Boise Valley Quarterly Meeting Shiflett, student at Multnomah School of the Bible, mothers' room, basement, foyer and the entrances. will have charge of the primary church during the HAn all-church party and program was given in Boise—Dale Field, pastor congratulated the following graduates: Joan Rice summer. Dwight Foster, student at Bob Jones Uni honor of all grade school and high school graduates. from the College of Idaho; Howard Mylander from versity is working with the Intermediate age young "School Days" was the theme with sack lunches for The Greenleaf Academy choir gave a sacred con Boise Junior College; Karen Roberts from Greenleaf cert during the morning worship service May 19 . people. refreshments. II Zenas Perisho has accepted the Academy; Bonita Holton and Jeannie Harris from A fellowship luncheon was held following the service. pastorate of our outpost. Timber, and will move Borah High School. II Charles Mylander w i 11 be Metolius—Richard Cossel, pastor there in September. V Our church i s participating II The Senior CE group had charge of the evening serving as assistant pastor of the Medford Friends in the Teen Ambassador program this summer with service on May 19. This service was in the form The Intermediate SS class went to Kah-nee-ta church this summer under the Teen Ambassador Sue Hoffman of N a m p a, Idaho, our Ambassador. of a singspiration. H The church choir had a picnic Hot Springs for a swimming party on May 24. 11 On program. II VBS had an average attendance of 65. Following the Sunday evening service a get-acquainted in the Julia Davis Park Friday evening May 24. V We June 9, our church bid farewell and best wishes to A program was presented Friday evening, June 14, p a r t y w a s h e l d t o w e l c o m e h e r .

18 Viie i^orthwcst Jriend ^Uly. J963 19 CHURCH NEWS CHURCH NEWS our pastor brought the message each day. The clos Talent—A. Clark Smith, pastor ing program was Friday evening. The boys and girls The following people have been in our services for Inland Quarterly Meeting took an offering each day and raised $27 to buy special speaking times. Dean and Kathleen Greg gramaphones for the mission field in Bolivia and East Wenatchee—Robert Morrill, pastor Peru. On Saturday morning the children enjoyed a ory, Lonny Fendall, Frank Haskins and Jack Will- Spokane—Floyd Dunlap, pastor cuts. IT Dr. Roddy of the Oregon Alcoholic Education We just closed a week of VBS with the best regu picnic on the church grounds. IF The ladies of the Association spoke in a morning service. IFDr.Roddy WMU gave a luncheon to raise money for Venetian lar attendance. IF The church had a fellowship din Many lives were enriched and many young peo gave us some rather startling statistics about the ner June 12. IF Philip Morrill is serving as Teen ple found Christ as their Saviour as Herschel Thorn- blinds for two class rooms. The women also enjoyed an outing to Garibaldi. IF Five Rosedale girls gradu drinking problems of the nation and Oregon. IF Carl Ambassador at Eugene Friends Church this summer. burg and James Raymond shared their ministry with Swanson made and presented the young people of the —Mrs. Ralph Kellogg, reporting us the end of May. We were sorry the meetings ated from high school this June. They are Marita SS with anew bicycle rack. ^ Eleven people from had to be discontinued when Mr. Thornburg took sick Cammack, Virginia Moody, Beverly Filbs, Leona Talent joined with those from Medford, Ashland and Filbs and Sharon Doran. Entiat—Stanley Perisho, pastor during the week. IF We just finished our VBS session this year under the direction of Marlene Watson. Eugene for a work day at Fir Point on Memorial Day. A sacred accordion concert was held at our church Approximately 73 persons (including teachers and Sunday evening. May 19. One young member of our pupils from preschool to the 6th grade) attended. church, Russel Griffith, is a member of the band. ^ A tea was given by the high school SS class in Puget Sound Quarterly Meeting IF WMU met on May 23. IF Our pastor, Stanley Peri honor of the graduating seniors after one of the Sun sho, preached the Baccalaureate sermon for our high day evening services. IF We will be experiencing a Agnew—May Wallace, pastor Others completing school work were Shirley Pierce, school graduating class on the evening of May 26. pastoral change near the end of August as our pastor who graduated from GFC, and Jerry Pierce who IF Lila Franklin had charge of the evening service on May Wallace drove to Oregon for our Teen Am Floyd Dunlap, leaves to serve at the Northwest bassador Kent Thornburg. He is employed on a farm finished his work at the University of Washington. June 9, presenting the work of the Christian Educa Christian high school as superintendent and princi He will be teaching in the Seattle school system this tion committee by showing some films. On June 12, across from the church. We pray for blessings on pal. As the Lord wills, our new pastor will be and for him. IF Jean Clark graduated from Western fall. IF Miss Sinclair, teacher of ourSS class for the prayer meeting night, J. Barley Adams presented Clare Willcuts. handicapped, has enrolled at Seattle Pacific College the work of the Board of Evangelism. Washington at Bellingham on June 14, and will teach —Jeanie Johnson, reporting 2nd grade at Sequim in the fall. ^Leta Hockett for the summer sessions. She will be taking courses —Bertha B. Jones, reporting in Christian Education. Donna Tesberg is attend brought the message during SS on June 16 and Beth Hockett the message and slides on missions for our ing Everett Junior college summer sessions. IF VBS church service. We truly enjoyed their messages was held June 10 through 14. Thirty-one children Salem Quarterly Meeting in Scripture and song. ^ Our VBS began June 17 with attended. A program was held on June 16. Medford—Jack L. Willcuts, pastor 25 enrolled. through the eighth grade. Many of the boys and Holly Park—Charles Morgan, pastor More than 60 were present at Fir Point, Memorial girls accepted Christ as their Saviour. All the Friends Memorial—Paul Goins, pastor children participated in a closing program on Fri Clynton Crisman met with our Executive Council Day, for work day. IF We are very happy to welcome On May 24, we held our annual Stewardship Ban June 3, to help them evaluate the work of the church. Chuck Mylanderas our assistant pastor for the sum day evening with songs, verses, Bible lessons and IF VBS began June 17 with a good attendance. Yvonne mer. His first task was w o r k i n g with the Junior handicraft. IF On Father's Day we paid special tri quet. f Our pastor recently attended the Bible and bute to the fathers who have been most faithful in Missionary Conference held at the Firs. ^ Clyn- Kirkland and Lois Jones are co-directors. A dedi High Department in VBS. IF An open house was held tonCr is man spoke and showed pictures of the Yearly cation service for VBS workers was held the evening June 9, for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellis*s 50th wed attendance this past year. Gene Mulkey and Fred Meeting program and outreach on his last visit to before and a film was shown. IF Stanley Kuntz had ding anniversary. IF The big news from Medford in Jarvill missed only two of all the services of the church and SS. They each received a plaque of "The us. IF A reception was held at the Woodward home the Sunday evening service recently. He gave his June was VBS. Total enrollment was around 320 testimony of how he was saved in our church when the with 279 as highest attendance. There were 53 Praying Hands." for newly weds Dick and Mary Hendricks. ^ We are — Minnie Engeman, reporting pleased to welcome Carolyn Hampton to our church World Vision Quartet was here. He felt the call to teachers and helpers. Frank Haskins was special under the Teen Ambassador program. IF A special preach and has moved to Lumas, Washington, where VBS speaker and conducted an evening Bible study. F a t h e r ' s D a y p r o g r a m w a s h e l d u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n he will be a pastor and attend school preparing for ^ Those graduating this spring were Joyce Roberts South Salem—John G. Fankhauser, pastor the ministry. IF Leta Hockett of Greenleaf, Idaho, and Linda Corey from Crater High School; Rob Hite of Bob and Joanne Barrett and the high school SS The South Salem meeting has postponed plans to class. ^Our graduates were honored during a and her sister Beth Hockett of Newberg, Oregon, andDarlene Chitwood from Medford; Lary Smith add on to the building as the Holy Spirit directs. A stopped to see our church property. They were on from the University of Nevada; Dan No It a and Ken Sunday evening service. prolonged business meeting in June considered this —Dorothy Groves, reporting their vacation visiting new churches of the yearly Kumasawa from GFC; Don Chase from Southern action and our responsibility to our missionaries on meeting. IF Both WMU's e 1 e c t e d new officers for Oregon College in Ashland. Deane Roberts received the field. We are wanting the Lord's will with re Everett—Leroy Neifert, pastor the c o m i n g year. Each retained the same presi his Master's degree at SOC. Joyce Roberts was in gard to our budget and other business obligations dent. IF The CE will meet each Thursday evening the top 5% of her class. Several graduated from and our congregation is waiting on Him in prayer. The Public Morals committee sponsored a ser for the summer meetings. They have a variety of the 8th grade. Andrea Roberts received the honors IF Gary Macy gave an interesting account in the June vice in which Ernest H. Hood, District Represen activities plannedfor their programs. IF The Junior tative for the Alcohol Problems Association, was trophy from the 8th g r a d e in Central Point. Judy 17, evening worship service, explaining of his work boys and Junior High boys of the SS organized a soft Roberts graduated from high school in Terehan, Iran. this coming summer as chaplain of Boy Scout camp our guest speaker. IF WMU met May 29 honoring b a l l t e a m . T h e y p l a n t o p l a y o t h e r t e a m s o f t h e —Avadna Bos hears, reporting for about 1600 campers. IF Marie Haines installed two who were celebrating birthdays. fWelcome Quarterly Meeting. ^ The SS Executive Committee visitors in our service on June 2 were Mr. and Mrs . the officers of Maranatha WMU on June 18. She plans "Higher Standards "for the coming year. Each Silverton—Charlotte Macy, pastor gave a thrilling account of how God used her sister, Walter Lee, their son and his family, and Betty teacher "A Call to Serve for One Year" in which The Silverton Friends VBS float won second prize Julia Pearson and her husband as missionaries in Champeaux. S The Junior High and High School they agree to attend workers conference, follow-up in the annual Pet Parade in Silverton on May 25 . our pioneer work in Bolivia. IF Frances Pickett was young people enjoyed a picnic and work day at Quaker on absentees, attend monthly workers conferences It also won first prize for the largest number of in charge of prayer meeting while our pastors were Cove on Memorial Day. ^ Mark Burr is. Donna Tes- and teacher training classes. IF The Beatrice Frits- vacationing for a week. Frank Haskins brought the berg, and Ruth Neifert, who graduated from high chle WMU purchased dark blinds for the basement participants. IF We w e r e pleased to honor several school this June, were honored at a Coffee Hour fol graduates in our church. The two high school grad morning and evening messages one Sunday while our w i n d o w s i n o r d e r t o s h o w fi l m s . uates received New Testaments and the four eighth pastor was ill with the flu. IF Honors went to Jack lowing the morning worship services on June 2. —M. Ethel Cowgill, reporting Hansen as the youngest (and newest) father and to They were presented with gifts from the church. graders received devotional books. Mike Jarvill and Jim Lingenfelter both plan to attend GFC in the Harlie Smalley as the not-too-old father who hap fall. IF Fifteen from our church helped out on the pened to be the oldest one present on Father's Day. S.W. Washington Quarterly Meeting workday at Twin Rocks. IF The blessing of the Lord Rosedale—Harold Beck, pastor Cherry Grove—Lloyd Melhorn, pastor was evident in our Bible School June 3-14. The pins and bars were presented to several adults and theme this year was "Traveling God's Highway." DVBS was held June 10-14. Average attendance Two families traveled to Twin Rocks for the annual children on June 2. IF VBS was well attended by Total enrollment was 90 with classes for age 4 was 58. Many sought spiritual help at the altar as work-day on Memorial Day. IF Perfect attendance children between the ages of four years and the third Zkc J^orthwest friend CHURCH NEWS CHURCH NEWS Installation of officers grade. Average attendance was thirty children each 18, at Irene Haisch's home, Homedale—Irwin Alger, pastor WEAVER. —To Curt and Sandra Weaver, a son, day, and a staff of ten workers. It was held the was done by Connie Magee. Ruth Johnson had the Michael Scott, born May 31, in Medford. week of June 9. Boutonnieres were presented to devotions. Several attended graduation exercises at Green SHIP MAN. — To Delbert and Margaret Shipman, leaf Academy. Included in the graduating class was each father on Father's Day, June 17. H The last Salem, a daughter, Irene Mildred, born June 9. Miriam Alger. H On May 26, our visiting minister session of our Teacher Training program was held Forest Home—Clayton Brown, pastor HANSEN. —To Jack and Florence Hansen, Salem, was Rev. G. Byron Dashler from Nashville, Tenn. June 19. Films were shown dealing with preparing Oregon, a daughter, Diane Joy, born June 14. a lesson, and testing ourselves to find the results of Our three high school graduates received lovely He is director of World Wide Prayer Life Movement. RUSSELL.—To Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Russell, a New Testaments from the SS on May 26. The gradu In the evening service a special youth candle lighting our teaching. We hope to see some spiritual fruits son, Kenneth Harold, born June 9. from these meetings, which have been held once a ates were Serena Anderson, Dale Smith and Lorie service was held for the promotion of the junior high MAXWELL. —To Milo and Carolyn Maxwell, a son, month since early last fall, with Mr. Melhorn as Barnes. ^ VBS was held June 10-14. H Our pas CE*ers. The message on youth work was given by Brian Delmar, born May 23. leader. ^ Bob Carter has returned home from Gua- tors, Clayton and Louella Brown, from Friendsview the pastor. H A short dedication service for the WEBER. —To Jim and Thirza (Burris) Weber, Eve workers of the VBS, June 3-7, was held during a tamala where he has been helping on a mission sta Manor, spent a week in our parsonage to help with rett, a son, Bruce Edward, born June 5. tion and going to school for the past year. We are the VBS. Peggy Cadd and Patsy Jones came from morning service. Darlene Thomas was director of MAGEE.—To Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Magee, Van the Hillsboro church to assist. The program was the Bible School. A large group attended VBS. A sorry to report he has since been hospitalized for couver, Wash., a daughter, Tamara Ann, born hepatitis, but is now home to recuperate. H We given the evening of June 14. program was held June 7. H Fifty metal folding June 6. were glad to welcome David Sonntag home from chairs have been purchased by the Friendship Circle TYCKSEN. —To Earl and Annie (Longstroth) Tyck- Biola f o r a two week's vacation. He has now re Rose Valley—George Bales, pastor for use of the church. H The Quarterly Meeting of turned to California to work with the American SS the Quaker Men was held in our church the afternoon sen, La Junta, Colorado, a daughter, Lynette Faye, On May 18 and 19, 40 junior high students and born June 21. Union. of June 9. H June 23 was "Round up Sunday" for the sponsors took their annual outing at Twin Rocks —Marjorie Rengo, reporting annual payment for the church loan. Money was also VOTH. —To Elver and Barbara Jean Voth, a son, Conference grounds. A good time was enjoyed by turned in from the Calf Project. H A pre-camp rally Virgil Julian, born May 26 at Corvallis, Oreg. all. The group were visitors at the Nehalem Friends and social evening at Givens Hot Springs was held BARNES. —To Larry and Karen Barnes, Vancou Church Sunday morning. H Rural Life Sunday was Vancouver—Fred Newkirk, pastor recently. About 12 Friends churches participated. ver, Washington, a son, Richard Dean, born June 15. May 26. At this time, those youngsters in the local HA special youth banquet, sponsored by the Friend 4-H took part in the Sunday morning worship hour. Monday, May 27, was Ladies' Night for the Wil ship Circle was given for the graduates. There were l i a m P e n n C l u b . T h e y t o o k t h e l a d i e s o u t t o d i n H Work in the basement is rapidly being completed. 31 young people and 3 adults in attendance. ner. II The boys and young men are playing mush H The high school class had a "Progressive Dinner" ball in the church league. H The Friendship Class on June 8. H The 8th grade and 12th grade gradu BROWN—William S. Brown passed away on April met at the Lindgren home. We saw slides of the ates were honored in the morning worship hour on Vital Statistics 27 at Meridian, Idaho. Funeral services were held Forts in British Columbia. H The men have been June 9. Gifts were presented to thos e graduating at the Robison Chapel of the Chimes with Dale Field at that time. There w e r e a total of 27. II R o s e officiating. busy on Saturdays working on the new church. The MARRIAGES foundation is in. The studding is going up. H VBS Valley WMU met at the home of Ethel Curry for a HOFFNELL.—William B. Hoffnell, a member of was heldfrom June 17-21 with an average attendance potluck picnic on June 6. The Florene Nordyke Un WYATT-MOON. —Roger Wyatt and Carolyn Moon Highland Avenue Friends Monthly Meeting, passed of 77 students and 28 teachers. A contest was held ion met that evening. The program was the installa were united in marriage at the Whitney Friends away June 27. in the primary and junior departments and the win tion of officers for the coming church year. H Clyn- Church June 28. ners went swimming at Jantzen Beach pool. A pro ton Crisman was in our Sunday morning services GERE-SCOTT. —LaryGere and Waynelle Scott were gram was held the last night. H The WMU met June showing pictures and presenting the United Budget. united in marriage May 25, at the East Wenatchee —Sharon Lemmons, reporting F r i e n d s C h u r c h . SPECIAL NOTICES CHURCH-STANDS.—Robert Church and Darlene Stands were married at the Tigard Friends Church, CHURCH PEWS. Twenty, fourteen feet Greenleaf Quarterly Meeting June 14. long, $15.00 each. Contact W. E. Sprit^-^ PAE-GLASS. —Myung Tok (Tom) Pae and Barbara er, Trustee, South Salem Friends Church, Jean Glass were married at the Friends Mission Caldwell—Nathan B. Pierson, pastor Salem, Oregon. Phone 364-8349. Chapel, Rough Rock, Arizona, June 16. Two of our young people, Judi Birch and Linda Greenleaf—Kenneth Pitts, pastor BROUGHER-MITCHELL. —Gordon Brougher, son Davenport, have graduated from Greenleaf Academy, Glenn Kochand Forrest Holmes, GFC board mem of Dr. and Mrs. John C. Brougher, was united in and Beth Baker graduated from GFC. H Wednesday bers, presented news and needs of the college at the marriage June 22, to Judy Mitchell, of Seattle. The FOR SALE: 37 acre farm (31 acres under evening Allen Cole from Emmett, was with us for church prayer meeting May 22. H Dr. George Moore, wedding was held in the Seattle Greenlake Methodist cultivation in walnuts and filberts). Ranch the prayer meeting service telling of the problems Church with Fred Newkirk officiating. of GFC, spoke for the Greenleaf Academy commence style home 9 years old. View properly* and challenges of the new work at Emmett. H Ro ment exercises, held in the gymnasium May 31. KLASSEN-EICHENBERGER. —Kenneth KLassen and rot Mountain, Sherwood area. $19,000. Call bert Robertson attended our Sunday morning ser Linda Davenport, Caldwell, was valedictorian. Susan Eichenberger were united in marriage June 14, Sherwood, JA 7-3403 or write Ftoute 2, J^x vice, June 9, presenting the work of the Gideons. Stanley Holton, Greenleaf, and Dorothy Braun, at the First Friends Church in Portland. Gerald M-15, Sherwood, Oregon, c/p Mr. Shaffner . HThe Quaker Hill Counselor's Retreat was held at Caldwell, were co-salutatorians. H DVBS was held Dillon and Nick Hull officiated. If any one in Oregon Yearly Meeting Caldwell Friends Church, June 13. HA Summer June 3-7 with an enrollment of 123, and an average WORLEY-PRUITT.—Dennis Worley and Marian churches could come up with a buy er with Bible Club, meeting each Wednesday afternoon, has attendance of 105. There were thirty teachers and Pruitt of Parkrose Friends Church, were united in whom the owner would m ake finaJ transaG> started for all the boys and girls of our church. The assistants involved during the week. The final pro marriage June 15, at the Piedmont Friends Church. tions, $1000 would then be donated to club is under the direction of Mrs. Nathan Pierson. gram was given in the morning service June 9. HA Peter Fertello and Milo Ross officiated. R o c k s C o n f e r e n c e , IF Our VBS has been set for the first week in August. chorale group of singers fromNampa, Caldwell, and NOWELL-ARNDT. —Virgil Nowell and Twila Arndt H Sunday evening, June 16, the Quaker Choral brought Greenleaf, directed by Roger Taylor of Nampa, sang were united in marriage at t h e Tularosa Nazarene us several special numbers. This singing group several numbers at the evening service June 9. Church July 14, at Tularosa, New Mexico. Rev. consists of a number of singers from nearby Quaker H WMU observed a family night June 13, with a ham churches and several from our own church. Roger Terry Connally, brother-in-law of the bride, offi HOUSE FOR RENT, 3 bedroPms, unfurn burger fry at the home of John and Deva Tish. ciated. ished, near Second Frien

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to It's Summer Camp time in Oregon Yearly Meeting and that means, among other tilings, fun in the -A.nn-u.a,l ^Vteeting water! Here are Twcen Campers at Twin Rocks at this summer's camp. A full schedule of activities is slated for the week of Yearly Meeting, August 13-18. Chuck Mylander, chairman of the planning committee for Yearly Meet ing youth functions, has announced that a variety of Three Quaker Youth Leaders classes, social features, and special activities will all be designed for training youth in their individual To Visit Colorado Camp lives, 0. E. work, and church knowledge. High in the Rocky Mountains, in view of lofty Three types of classes will be held each day. Pike's Peak, is Quaker Ridge—campground of Rocky "How To" classes will give training in music, pho Mountain Yearly Meeting. This will be the desti tography, Bible study, etc. C. E. classes will give nation of a group of young people from Oregon Year insight onmethods of publicity, parties, and general ly Meeting late this month. Next year a s imilar methods. Classes on church training will provide group will be hosted at Twin Rocks Youth Camp. orientation into the purpose of church boards, mis sion effort, and Friends cooperation. C. E. busi This camp exchange program was begun two years ness meetings will witness the election of new of ago with a group going to Quaker Meadow in the ficers and approval of the new budget and mission Sierra Nevadas of California. The purpose is to ary budget. Important discussion will concern the exchange ideas and inspiration while drawing to proposed name change from Christian Endeavor to gether the youth organizations of the various Friends F r i e n d s Y o u t h . Yearly Meetings.

Ample social functions provide a wholesome ba Taking part in the camp July 29 through August 2, lance to the program. Afternoons will provide time will be C. E. President Lonny Fendall and Vice- for a tennis tournament, swimming, and hiking. president Ron Stansell. Also in the group will be Each evening after the close of the evangelistic ser Ron Gregory, representing George Fox College. vice fellowship times will include films, games, and refreshments. The annual banquet combines a good time with a challenge spiritually and to the new year of C. E. work. By Anna Simonson Sunday evening the week will be climaxed with the mass rally to which all youth are invited. Many are Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. expected for these activities who are unable to attend J a m e s 4 : 8 all week. It seems like we often want God to c o m e to us Meals and housing are available at George Fox without us making the first step toward Him. We College. Reservations should be sent to Mrs. Mary want Him to draw nigh to us and then we will draw Sandoz and requests sent for opportunities to earn nigh to Him. This verse tells us to draw nigh to the meals by working in the college dining hall. Him first and then He will draw nigh to us. He is Meals are $10 for the week while youth housing is there waiting for us and all we have to do is take $. 75 per night. the first step in faith.

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