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Herald of Holiness Volume 63 Number 13 (1974)

W. T. Purkiser (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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f you keep the Sabbath holy, not thou shalt not do any work . . (Exodus I having your own fun and business on 20:8- 10). that day, but enjoying the Sabbath and Scriptural evidence is clear that Jesus speaking of it with delight as the Lord’s believed in keeping the Sabbath as a holy day, and honoring the Lord in what sacred day set apart to honor His Father. you do, not following your own desires One of the Master’s earliest activities re­ and pleasure . . . then the Lord will be corded in Mark's Gospel was “On the your delight, and I will see to it that you sabbath day he entered into the syna­ ride high, and get your full share of the gogue” (Mark 1:21). When His enemies blessings I promised to Jacob, your fa­ criticized Him for picking corn to eat on th e r” (Isaiah 58:13-14, The Living Bible). the Sabbath, He set the record straight that “the sabbath was made for man. . . . With so many stores open and so much professional sport taking place on Sun­ Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath” (Mark 2:27-28). One of the day, these words sound very old-fash­ first ways in which His disciples acknowl­ ioned. And they really are. They're even edged His lordship was in setting aside older than Isaiah . . . and Jacob . . . and the first day of the week (His resurrection even Moses. They’re as old as the world day) as the Christian Sabbath. itself. Christ’s twentieth-century disciples After the activities of the six days of have this same opportunity to witness to creation God himself took a day their faith by observing Sunday as the off— . . and he rested on the seventh Lord’s Day. Two biblical principles set day from all his w ork.... And God blessed the pattern for Sabbath keeping. the seventh day, and sanctified it” (Gen­ 1) Positively— ". . . enjoying the Sab­ esis 2:2-3). bath ... as the Lord’s holy day, and hon­ And there is no evidence that He ever oring the Lord in what you do.” changed His mind about this special day. 2) Negatively—". . . not having your When He gave the timeless Ten Com­ own fun and business on that day . . . not mandments to His people, He spoke of following your own desires and pleasure.” Sabbath observance in no uncertain At home or on vacation let us carefully terms: “Remember the sabbath day, to and consistently keep the Sabbath holy, keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, that we may receive the full share of di­ and do all thy work: but the seventh day vine blessing promised to those who is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it make the Lord’s Day a different day. □ God of creation does not relinquish His power to help and to restore, when He gives freedom to man. Thus, after the Fall, comes the plan of redemption, with atonement privileges, which saves a man from sin and keeps him from sin­ UJHQ'S ning. The promise for deliverance can be rea­ soned another way. Would Christ’s death on the Cross be only a deterrent to sin? It would hardly be logical that Christ would die only to stem the flow and problem of sin. BEHIflD There is, yet, another way to look at the promise of God. The value of the promise is in the nature of God. And when you study the na­ ture of God you realize that His promise of deliverance from sin, the resources for holy THE living, would not be too much for a God like this to provide. The nature of God is best realized through His attributes or His nature and PRODUCT? characteristics. These are: 1. Self-sufficiency hen an advertisement offers a 2. Eternity product with outstanding prom­ 3. Immutability (unchanging) ise and grand design, we are 4. Omnipresence prone to ask, “ W ho’s behind the 5. Omnipotence (all-powerful) W product?” 6. Omniscience (all-knowledge) The gospel offers an outstanding promise for life and a grand design for living. And all of When you add these attributes of God, you this is backed with the authority and power of come up with a God who could promise and God. provide resources for holy living. The gospel promise is that man can be A verse in the Old Testament asks: “ Who saved from sin and from sinning. You see in is like unto thee . . . glorious in holiness?” (Exo­ scripture a saving God and a keeping God. One dus 15:11). The word used here for “ holiness” is without the other is unreasonable. “ brilliance.” It is a reminder of the ability of This is a promise backed with scripture. God to plan and to provide a redemption, an “ And she will bear a Son; and you shall call his atonement, that empowers man to live a holy name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people life and equips him to meet life with victorious from their sins” (Matthew 1:21, NASB). “ Be­ resources. hold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin Who’s behind the promise? God. It is He of the world!” (John 1:29, NASB). “ Christ . . . who promises and who provides the resources suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he for holy living. He is a God who hates sin but might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18). “He loves the sinner. [Christ] gave himself for us, that he might A doctor who sees a child who has swal­ redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto lowed poison does not prescribe a pain-killer. himself a peculiar people [a people for His own Rather, he administers a remedy that will drive possession]” (Titus 2:14). the poison from the child and bring healing and Other verses support the promise. “ Where­ recovery. God has done this for us, through the fore he is able also to save them to the utter­ death of His Son and the ministry of the Holy most that come unto God by him” (Hebrews 7: Spirit. 25). 1 John 1:7 speaks of cleansing from sin. The Great Physician of the soul is behind Romans 6:6 refers to our deliverance through the promise for deliverance from sin. It is a Christ “ that our body of sin might be done promise we can trust. □ away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin” (NASB). The gospel promise for deliverance from By C. Neil Strait sin can also be reasoned in this manner. 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W. T . P U R K IS E R , Editor in Chief JUNE NIGHT JACK M. SCHARN, Office Editor The crimson glow of setting sun Contributing Editors: Had long since left the western sky, V. H. LEWIS EUGENE L. STOWE GEORGE COULTER ORVILLE W. JENKINS But scarce had twilight changed to dark EDWARD LAWLOR CHARLES H. STRICKLAND Ere shone the silver moon on high, General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene And deep within the forest shade Was heard the night bird's lonely cry.

'Twas June—the night was clear and fair. IN THIS ISSUE O'erhead a balmy southern breeze Made music through the verdant trees, ARTICLES And carried upon its mighty tide, Like sweetest incense, far and wide, ON SABBATH KEEPIN G ...... 2 The scent of roses rare. General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe WHO’S BEHIND THE PRODUCT?...... 3 The night seemed filled with heavenly peace, God’s guarantee C. Neil Strait And blessings that would never cease JUNE N IG H T ...... 4 To lift men's souls to loftier heights, Poem Charles S. Adams Where, with the stars, the lesser lights Are made to shine more brightly still FAMILY PRAYER...... 4 Poem M. R. Edman 'Til lost at last in God's great will, From baser things have found release. □ KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE CHURCH...... 5 Where to look for the church Edward F. Cox By Charles S. Adams WORLD YOUTH CONFERENCE—SWITZERLAND ... 6 St. Marys, Ohio An international experience Paul Miller ALCOHOL AD D IC TIO N ...... 8 Answer to a major drug problem Dr. Oswald Hoffmann TRUE SPIRITUALITY...... 9 Pen points Richard Lee Fisher FAMILY PRAYER HER HEART S A W ...... 10 Music memoette Ovella Satre Shafer O Thou who came from realms above, A SHOCKING QUESTION— Yet had a lowly birth; A SATISFYING ANSWER ...... 12 Who felt the warmth of parents' love Review of personality traits D. R. Peterman And human ties on earth, DEEP AND HONEST RELATIONSHIPS...... 13 Our hearts well up in praise to Thee Becoming mature Lyle P. Flinner For giving us our family. RADIANT RETIREMENT...... 14 Influence Wil M. Spaite O Thou whose sacrifice sublime Taught men that they should give WHERE HE SHALL SEND M E ...... 15 Pen points Aleta Harris Themselves, their talents, and their time That other men might live, HOW TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT: O ur gratitude goes out to Thee Thoughts from Romans 8 ...... 16 Helps to holy living Russell Metcalfe For guidance for our family. PSALMS, PROVERBS, AND OTHER THINGS ...... 17 O Thou who set the worlds in space, A Christian woman's world Aarlie J. Hull Yet notes the sparrow's fall; EDITORIALS 18 Who holds the planets in their place, W. T. Purkiser Yet hears our faintest call, In confidence ive leave with Thee STANDING FEATURES The future of our family. □ NEWS OF R ELIG IO N ...... 30 ANSWER CORNER...... 31 M. R. Edman BY ALL M E A N S ...... 34 Kansas City Beware of Dogs R. E. Maner

Bible quotations in this issue: F ro m The Living Bible, copyright © 1971, Tyndale House Publish­ Volume 63, Number 13 JUNE 19,1974 Whole Number 3157 ers, Wheaton, III. Used by permission. (TLB) HERALD OF HOLINESS, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. 64131. Published biweekly (every other Wednesday) by the Nazarene Publishing House, M. A. Lunn, Manager, 2923 Troost Ave., F ro m th e New American Standard Bible, copyright ©The Lockman Kansas City, Mo. 64109. Editorial Office at 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. 64131. Subscrip­ Foundation, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971. (NASB) tion price, $3.50 per year in advance. Second-class postage paid at Kansas City, Mo. Address F ro m The New Testament in Modern English, copyright © by J. B. correspondence concerning subscriptions to: Nazarene Publishing House, P.O. Box 527, Kansas Phillips. 1958. Used by permission of the Macmillan Co. (Phillips) City, Mo. 64141. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please send new address and old. enclosing a recent address label if possible. Allow six weeks for change. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned F rom th e Today's English Version ot the New Testament. C o p y ­ unless accompanied by postage. Opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the authors, right ©American Bible Society, 1966. (TEV) and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Church of the Nazarene. F ro m th e New International Version, copyright © 1973 by the Cover photo: Pictures of Switzerland courtesy Pr,nted in u s * New York Bible Society International. Used by permission. (NIV) By Edward F. Cox Nashville

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eep in touch with the church? It Someone saw it helping a young man pull­ really is not all that easy. One thing ing his trailer home away from rising water to is that we have moved around quite higher ground. ______a bit. A fleeting look caught it smiling happily Where is the church? If you asked that in over a little pair of black shoes it had just the twenties, the answer would have been, “ On bought for a girl on the bus route. Tennessee Avenue.” And if you asked it in the It was seen packing up amplifiers and mi­ forties it would have been “ Forty-ninth and crophones for a Saturday night concert. Alabama.” And if you asked it in the sixties it A quick little peek discovered it telling a would have been “ 332 54th Avenue North.” And woman the way to know Jesus as Saviour right if you ask it in the seventies it might be “ 332, then and there in her home. 326, 324 54th Ave. North and 5343 Charlotte One last look saw it comforting a friend Avenue.” whose husband had suddenly died. Keep in touch with the church? It really is not a matter of address. Oh, you will find it on Keep in touch with the church? It really is Sunday at these addresses and sometimes dur­ not always that visible. Sometimes it is sick and ing the week. The buildings will be there when­ shut in. Sometimes it is old and tired. Some­ ever you come, and perhaps someone will an­ times it hasn’t much money, and prices keep swer the phone if you call. But you may not going up. And then back there in the lonely find the church. It may have gone off to work. room, on the sleepless pillow, in the middle of Keep in touch with the church? It really trouble, the church prays and holds on. Only may take some moving about. You might have God sees, but He is looking and He knows where to go to school, or climb a pole. You might have the church is. to enter an office or ride in a police car. You Keep in touch with the church? Well, I might go to a store or a hospital or a factory or a must do that. There are not many things in this building under construction to find our church. world that last very long. Here we have no en­ Keep in touch with the church? It really during city, but we look for one to come. might take some looking about for the church Someway, I feel that such a city, such a on the move. society will be a lot like the church. So in the It was seen doing voluntary work in a hos­ midst of change I think I see something on pital and visiting a nursing home. which I can depend. I want to keep in touch. □

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UJOfiLD UOUTH COnFEREnCE- suurrzEPLnnD By Paul Miller Kansas City

* I * hey are there right now. One thou- G ir l f r o m D a k o t a : Yeah, it’s where my 1 sand Nazarene teens and youth lead- hope is right now. Boy, am I nervous! 9 ers are in Fiesch, Switzerland, for a ..A .. week of international experiences— The landings in Zurich and Geneva were not the least of which will be worshiping and sights to behold. As planeloads of teens and fellowshiping with counterparts from around leaders disembarked from their six- or seven- the world. hour flights into the bright Alpine sun, the Airports in North America, Mexico, Cen­ smiling faces of Swissair and General NYPS tral America, Europe, the Orient, and num­ Council member hosts immediately put every­ bers of other world areas have been the setting one at ease. for send-offs of Switzerland-bound young peo­ As kids bid Auf Wiedersehen (in Zurich) ple. and Au revoir (in Geneva) to plane attendants, The bright blue-and-white flight they were welcomed by uniformed bus drivers, bags became familiar Nazarene iden­ provided by Furka-Oberalp Railway, and trans­ tification to flight crews who earlier ported to the local train station (der Bahnhof this week transported the first 1,000 in Zurich and la gare in Geneva). Since the World Youth Conference delegates to 1,000 delegates were coming in shifts over two Swissair Gateway cities: Montreal, days, about 250 scrambled aboard the finest Chicago, Boston, and New York. trains in all of Europe and were electrically From these four cities DC-lOs and whisked away to Fiesch, the lovely Swiss village 747s jetted across the Atlantic filled to in the Goms Valley on the Rhone River. capacity with Nazarenes. Friendly The first week of World Youth Conference stewardesses were clued in to the whys activities are just now getting under way as you and wheres of these super passenger read this. It’s a bit early to report reactions and loads. Conversations ran something high points. But our faith is as high as Mount like this: Eggishorn that towers over the valley. Our anticipation is as soaring as the famed S t e w a r d e s s : Are all of you to­ Matterhorn that many of our conferees will gether? visit this week. Our planning has been as ex­ G ir l f r o m G e o r g ia : Yes, we all tensive as the Rhone River that tumbles by the are on our way to Fiesch, Switzerland. Holiday Youth Center on its way across Swit­ S t e w a r d e s s : What in the world is zerland, and through France, and out to the going on in that little village? Mediterranean Sea. B o y f r o m M e x ic o : A Nazarene In planning for this event, the general World Youth Conference. Our church Youth Department, under the leadership of is sponsoring it at the Holiday Youth Executive Secretary Melvin McCullough, has Center. prayerfully developed a program and roster B o y f r o m A r iz o n a : Yeah, there’ll of participants who need your prayerful sup­ be 1,000 this week and another 1,000 port. next week. Perhaps all of this can be summed up in the S t e w a r d e s s : Say, what’s that yellow but­ words of Tim Miller, the 15-year-old who lives ton on your jacket? at my house: “Well, we’ve gone through a lot to G ir l f r o m T e n n e s s e e : It’s a “ Jesus the get to Switzerland. I’ve done my best. Now, Hope” theme button. I’m counting on Jesus to take over.” We are, S t e w a r d e s s : Whose theme is that? too. □ B o y f r o m C a n a d a : It’s the theme of all of Next issue: The World Youth Conference story continues in us. the July 3 issue. I have seen that same thing happen to alco­ holics, a real change of personality, a new di­ rection in life, conquering the thing that debilitates and destroys. It happens, not through adding a little religion, but by a gen­ § uine turning around, a facing up to the problem, and a real faith to set out on a new road. I am persuaded that without the help of God’s Holy Spirit people do not really face up to themselves. Jesus Christ said that the Spirit of God would convict people of sin. Therefore, al­ P B well-known magazine in the United States coholism should be looked upon by the alco­ I J states: “America’s major drug problem is holic as a moral evil in his own life for which he | | not with marijuana, amphetamines, or himself is personally responsible. heroin: it is with alcohol. There are at least In the United States there are 200,000 new nine million alcoholics in the United States—an cases of alcoholism every year. One-third of all estimate thought by many to be very conserva­ suicides are alcohol-related. Of nearly one- tive.” third of all cases handled in child-guidance In St. John’s Gospel, chapter 4, we are told centers, studies show that one or both parents a great story about a long conversation that are involved with chronic alcoholism. The time lost from work, the damage to property, and welfare costs for alcoholics totaled over $15 billion last year. It is about time that all of us began to think deeply about this problem and do something about it. ALCOHOL Most Americans think of an alcoholic as a red-nosed, homeless, irredeemable tramp who spends most of his time staggering from one ADDICTIOn skid-row bar to another. That stereotype does not fit reality. About 95 percent of the world’s By Dr. Oswald Hoffmann alcoholics are fairly typical residents in small towns, suburbs, and big cities—not much dif­ Jesus Christ had with a woman to whom other ferent, if you look at them, from what you people in the community were not talking. You might call the typical church member. can read that conversation for yourself. It is a No matter how low or degraded an alcoholic very human and very interesting story. The may become, I am convinced that it is possible Lord Jesus Christ talked to her as the Man He for him to build a new and vital life, all of it was, God’s Man, chosen by God to be His Man centered in Jesus Christ. He is the One who can for all men everywhere. help. Of course, He has to be seen as He really In reading the story from beginning to end is. He is a man like us; tempted as we are, yet you see a great change coming over that woman. going through everything on our behalf, victori­ First of all, He told her everything that ever ous over everything, including sin and death. she did. She was very much impressed. She He died for us, and He has been raised from the went back to town and said to the men dead for us. He conquered death for us that we might live. of the town: “ This man told me everything that His death was not a meaningless event. It ever I did. Is he possibly the Messiah?” was God acting in Jesus Christ, to reconcile us The people of the town saw the great to himself. God forgives, for that is the way His change that came over this woman and many reconciliation works. In His forgiveness for the went out to see Him. past is the promise of a new life for tomorrow, In two days they had something else to say and that is exactly what an alcoholic needs, for­ to Him. They said they now believed, not be­ giveness and promise. cause the woman told them, but because they One thing I have noticed about alcoholics had seen Him themselves. They knew that He who have found help in Christ. They know was the Son of God and the Saviour of the what those people were talking about when on world. that day at the well they called Jesus Christ the

HERALD OF HOLINESS Saviour of the world. A lot of people do not feel we have this promise from Him. Faith in Him is they need a Saviour, but an alcoholic knows life. “ I am come that they might have life, and how empty life can be. He knows what it is to that they might have it more abundantly” have a Saviour, and what it means to be saved (John 10:10). That is not just being religious; it —to be saved from yourself, and to be saved is a real experience. It is a real salvation; and it from the power of darkness and of evil, and to is in Jesus Christ, and He is real and living. receive the gift of salvation and a new life. This It is the water of life, as He called it. Any­ transformation takes place by the power of body who drinks that, He said, will not be God, who raised Jesus Christ from the dead. thirsty anymore. “ But whosoever drinketh of Jesus Christ said to the woman at the well the water that I shall give him shall never that He was thirsty, but it was really the woman thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall who was thirsty. Today people must be mighty be in him a well of water springing up into ever­ thirsty for something they do not have; other­ lasting life” (John 4:14). It will be in him a well wise they would not always be acting as if ev­ of water springing up into life eternal. erything depended upon a drink or a whiff of For anybody who has made a mess of his drugs. life, for all whose lives are in need even though I am not going to offer some pious thought nobody may know it, and for sinners everywhere to satisfy that thirst. I will simply point to the looking for salvation, Jesus Christ has the an­ One who said to the woman, “If thou knewest swer for you. the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, It just could be that He is speaking to you Give me to drink, thou wouldest have asked of today. Do not cut Him off, my friend. He does him, and he would have given thee living water” have something for you, something truly great, (John 4:10). This He could say because through something you need and that you can have— His death He brought life. “ He was wounded for He is the Saviour of the world. □ for our transgressions, he was bruised for our in­ iquities . . . and with his stripes we are healed” Reprinted by permission: © The International Lutheran (Isaiah 53:5). It takes faith to believe that, but Laymen’s League. Sponsor of “The Lutheran Hour.”

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TRUE SPIRITUALITY j> True spirituality is not found in the recital of some Lord and His work. creed, or in the perfect performance of some ritual, Jesus Christ is the determining factor that makes but in the acceptance of Jesus Chfist as one’s per­ the real difference. With Him, all things are pos­ sonal Lord and Saviour. sible; without Him, nothing is worthwhile. Lives cen­ When a person surrenders to the Lord, his entire tered in Jesus Christ are love-centered instead of life is changed. According to the Bible, he is a dif­ self-centered. ferent person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reads, “Therefore f Really, it is rather simple! We make it entirely too if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old complicated. Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that things are passed away; behold, all things are be­ labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” come new.” (Matthew 11:28). Again, He said, “ I am come that Devotion tq the cause of Jesus Christ and sincere they might have life, and that they might have it love for Him are the tiirect result of an encounter more abundantly” (John 10:10). with Christ. Christ becomes number one, the driv­ Jesus said He came, not to destroy men's lives, ing force in tfie new Christian life. The blessed Holy but to save them. He stands ready to hear your Spirit comes to direct, bless, counsel, instruct, prayer of repentance now. Call upon Him today! □ teach, and assist the child of God in his newfound venture of faith. Wholehearted devotion to the Sav­ iour is no longer a task—it comes freely out of this By Richard Lee Fisher newly regenerated heart of overflowing love for the Kurtz, Ind.

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o this day, 59 years after her death, questions or read aloud to the questing grand­ the Christian world is amazed that daughter. frail, blind Fanny J. Crosby could In 12 months in her early teens, Fanny have written more than 8,000 hymns. learned by memory the four Gospels of the New There is scarcely a hymnal printed today thatTestament, as well as most of the first four T books of the Old Testament. She had a pro­ does not include at least several of her well­ loved numbers. digious memory that never failed. To think that Mrs. Frances Jane Van Al- It seems almost unbelievable to realize that styne, better known by her maiden name, did she composed as many as 40 poems at once not write a single hymn until past 40 is also very without having any of them written down for surprising. She belongs in the records of the her until all were completed. renowned, although her humility would not It was her grandmother who explained have wanted to claim this. Christ’s saving grace to the girl with the seeing Being blinded at the age of six because of a heart. Years later she wrote these lines as a mistake made in the treatment of an eye in­ tribute: flammation did not discourage Fanny or make her discontented. She was determined from There are forms that flit before me, childhood not to waste her life in regrets. There are tones I yet recall; The years from Miss Crosby’s birth in 1820 But the voice of gentle Grandma to her death at 95 in 1915 were eventful in I remember best of all. America’s history. There were several wars In her loving arms she held me, fought in her lifetime. The steam engine, the And beneath her patient care Atlantic cable, the sewing machine, the tele­ I was borne away to dreamland graph and telephone, the typewriter, the X ray, In her dear old rocking chair. the automobile, the airplane, and countless other inventions were made during these years. The family had moved from New York to Fanny lived with her family in a small New Connecticut, and Fanny seemed to enjoy that York community and frolicked with children state just as much. She wrote about nature: her own age. Fearlessly she climbed trees and “The laughing and sighing of the wind, the rode horseback. Her place of refuge if she fell sobbing of the storm, the rippling of the water, or was hurt was in her grandmother’s arms, on the artillery of the thunder—all impressed me her grandmother’s lap in the old rocking chair. more than I can tell.” Her prayer each evening was, “Dear Lord, At last Fanny’s prayers were to be an­ please show me how I can learn like other chil­ swered. When she was 14, her mother an­ dren.” nounced that she would be sent to a school for Fanny realized she would have to “ see with the blind just opening in New York City. Al­ her heart.” Here again the Lord used her grand­ though it meant leaving home and living in the mother, who was never too busy to answer newly founded institution, Fanny rejoiced in

10 HERALD OF HOLINESS this chance for free instruction and education. It was through the minister of the Dutch So it was that Fanny Crosby became a pupil Reformed church in New York City, Rev. Peter there for 8 years and remained as a teacher for Stryker, that Fanny met William B. Bradbury, 15 more. a well-known composer. Pastor Stryker gave The superintendent, Dr. John D. Russ, was her a letter of introduction, since he knew Mr. a real benefactor to the blind, having invented Bradbury was needing someone to write hymn the phonetic alphabet and methods of printing poems. Mr. Bradbury proposed that Fanny sub­ raised letters. Fanny proved to be an apt stu­ mit a hymn to him that week—which she did. dent. She was accustomed to remembering From that time on Fanny Crosby knew she what she heard. Her amazing memory delighted had found her lifework. Her first hymn to at­ her teachers. She kept her hands busy knitting tract worldwide attention was “ Pass Me Not, 0 as she listened, and contributed many pairs of Gentle Saviour,” for which William H. Doane socks for the growing family at the institute. wrote the music, as he did for so many of her There was one area in which Fanny did not numbers. excel. That was arithmetic. With her mind full Biglow and Main claimed to have pub­ of rhymes, she did not give her full attention to lished nearly 6,000 of her over 8,000 hymns. the hated subject. She undoubtedly had the most different pen One of her duties as a student was to con­ names—200 in all—so that her real name would duct visitors through the school Once after not monopolize a hymnal. escorting an inquisitive lady throu^ the build­ There are 20 hymns by Fanny Crosby in ings, the visitor requested to see the students our new hymnal, Worship in Song, besides the as they ate, and inquired with concern, “ How aforementioned one. They are: “ To God Be the do they find the way to their mouths?” Glory,” “ Close to Thee,” “ He Hideth My Soul,” Fanny responded jokingly: “ Send out and “ Unsearchable Riches,” “ I Am Thine, O Lord,” get me a piece of cake and I shall show you!” “Praise Him! Praise Him!” “Give Me Jesus,” Miss Crosby learned to play both organ and “ Near the Cross,” “ Will Jesus Find Us Watch­ piano well. ing?” “ Pass Me Not,” “ Jesus Is Calling,” “ My Among the notables who visited the school Saviour First of All,” “Saved by Grace,” “To for the blind and with whom she became de­ the Work,” “Rescue the Perishing,” “Re­ voted friends were: White House men Polk, deemed,” “ Blessed Assurance,” “ Saviour, More Tyler, and Van Buren; statesman Henry Clay; than Life,” “All the Way My Saviour Leads,” poet William Cullen Bryant; Norwegian violin­ and “Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” ist Ole Bull. Truly the hymns of Fanny J. Crosby are as Perhaps the most interesting friendship immortal in Christian hymnody as the greatest she enjoyed during her school days was with works of any poets. As we sing these hymns, let 17-year-old Grover Cleveland, employed as sec­ us remember with appreciation the long useful retary. When not busy in his office he wrote though handicapped lady with the seeing heart down her poems as dictated to him. He encour­ who really “ saw splendidly in the sunshine of aged her ambition for creative writing. God’s love.” This friendship was renewed in later years Frances Ridley Havergal, herself a noted after he became president of the United States. English hymn writer, wrote these lines of trib­ Jenny Lind, “ The Swedish Nightingale,” ute to her. They were treasured by Fanny until really thrilled the youthful poetess by her con­ her death: cert at the school, and Fanny wrote a poem for Miss Lind. Sweet blind singer over the sea Speaking of “ Women’s Lib”—would you Tuneful and jubilant, how can it be believe it?— Fanny Crosby was the first woman That the songs of gladness, which float to address a joint session of Congress! In 1843, so far, she used this means to interest congressmen in As if they fell from an evening star, establishing schools for the blind throughout Are the notes of one who may never see? the states. How can she sing in the dark like this? One would expect a vivid, talented, warm, What is her fountain of light and bliss? active young lady to be attractive to seeking Her heart can see, her heart can see! young bachelors. The inevitable happened. Well may she sing so joyously! When the teacher Miss Crosby met a young For the King himself, in His tender blind man, a talented musician named Alex­ grace, ander Van Alstyne, who came to visit and later Hath shown her the brightness of His to teach, a romance ensued. They were mar­ face! □ ried in 1858 and enjoyed 44 years of happy mat­ rimony. Her husband insisted that his wife’s name, Fanny J. Crosby, already beloved by many thousands, remain on her works as pre­ „ By Ovella Satre Shafer viously. Arkansas City, Kans.

JU N E 1 9, 1 37 -4 hard to be in step with their fellowman. Those persons who are connected to the negative pole of spirituality are described in Galatians 5:19-21. They have become involved in one or more different types of sins: SENSUAL SINS. Paul lists four in this group: “Adultery” (immoral sexual act with married persons); “ fornication” (unlawful sex­ ual act with an unmarried person); “ unclean­ ASHOCKine ness” (sexual impurity); and “ lasciviousness” (wantonness). RELIGIOUS SINS. Only two are listed: “Idolatry” and “witchcraft.” “Witchcraft” is translated from the Greek word pharmakia, QUEsnon- meaning “ spiritism” or “ drug use.” TEMPERAMENTAL SINS. “Hatred . . . strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders.” OUTWARD SINS. “Drunkenness” and a “revellings” (wild parties). smtspuine Paul warns that all of the above sins are devastating: “They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God” (v. 24). The person who engages in these sins destroys his flflSUJER own character, his spiritual life, as well as his hope of life eternal. There are others who are connected to the positive pole of spiritual living. The Holy Spirit By D. R. Peterman has been allowed to weed out the destructive Santa Cruz, Calif. elements of life and to plant the “ fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22-25). This Spirit-filled life radiates in three di­ rections, according to Paul: toward God, toward men, and toward oneself. TOWARD GOD there is the cluster of “love, joy, peace,” and “faith.” “Love” is more than words; it is works. It is more than senti­ he question came from nowhere, and mentality; it is the personification of 1 Co­ shocked like an unexpected jolt of rinthians 13. The early Quakers requested electricity. “ Who enjoys being around parliament to allow them to replace prisoners you?” who were dying in putrid dungeons. That is love THow easily I could have answered that in action. question if it had been worded a little dif­ “ Joy” deserves a place next to love. It is the ferently. “ Whom do you enjoy being around?” joy that bubbles up from all the grace of God in That is easy to answer. I like to be around peo­ our possession, undimmed by tribulation. ple who are happy, positive, intellectual, opti­ “ Peace” is the gift given by our blessed mistic, and exciting. Christ. It includes harmonious relationships But “Who enjoys being around me?” Am I with others as well as with God. the kind of person who reflects happiness and “ Faith” (translated elsewhere as “ faithful­ wholesomeness of character? Do I see the bright ness” ) is our steadfast loyalty to God and His side, or am I the kind of person who can always kingdom. see the weaknesses and limitations of every pos­ The second cluster is TO W A R D MEN. It is sibility? Do my children enjoy being around composed of “ longsuffering, gentleness, good­ me? Does my wife? Do my friends? ness.” After lengthy and serious consideration, “ Longsuffering” (as it suggests) is the mixed generously with prayer and scripture, I ability to suffer long. It refuses to retaliate for finally concluded that what I am as a person is any wrong from another. vitally related to my relationship with God. “Gentleness” has been aptly defined as Those who are out of step with God often find it “ sweet reasonableness.”

12 HERALD OF HOLINESS “ Goodness” is the basic uprightness of soul “ Temperance” is the last to be mentioned that abhors evil. It is the desire to do good and by Paul, and is to be interpreted as the Spirit- to be good. endowed ability to govern oneself. God does not TOWARD ONESELF, the last of the clus­ remove our natural appetites, eradicate our ters, finds only two qualities, but very impor­ drives, nor cut off our tongues. Rather, He gives tant ones. us the power to govern them. “ Meekness” is a heart maintained in utter This is the kind of person I like to be surrender to God. It is not weakness! It is not around, and the kind of person I want to be, by being motionless, static, or irresponsible. W. E. the grace of God. If I am sanctified wholly, Vine says that it is “ a temper of spirit in which Spirit-filled, exuding perfect love, then I need we accept God’s dealings with us as good, with­ not worry about the answer to the question out disputing or resisting.” “Who enjoys being around you?” □

BECOMING MATURE:

By Lyle P. Flinner Bethany, Okla.

DEEP AND HONEST RELATIONSHIPS

Central idea: Our relationships with people and deeper but also more honest. This certainly has with God should be both deep and honest. been much more threatening to each of us. We are so used to pretending—to wearing masks—to cov­ ering up—that others do not always know the real One of the negative aspects of our culture is “ me.” superficiality in relationships. We “greet and go” or In a sense I have lost my integrity by pretending to "meet and move.” Our mobility changes our neigh­ be something or someone I am not. Sometimes my borhoods and our churches. Even when we “ stay otherworldliness has blocked others out. Perhaps if put” we are tempted not to get intimately involved I could lower my mask and share my own weak­ in the lives of others. nesses and identify with the person needing help, A mark of maturity is the forming of deeper and my relationship would be more honest. more honest relationships with people. Persons What is true of our human relationships is infi­ everywhere cry out for this kind of response. Per­ nitely more true of our relationship with God. Here haps it is not an audible cry but rather a subtle again Christian maturity calls for deeper and more longing for someone who really cares and really honest personal relationships. appreciates. Persons who rub shoulders with the Far too many Christians live for too long on the multitudes are still lonely in the recesses of their immediate thrill that occurred when they were saved own lives. and sanctified—as though these experiences were Even psychologists call for deeper personal rela­ ends in themselves. The mature Christian views tionships. But certainly the Christian response is a conversion as a beginning. He is now freed to “ be­ loving outreach to the lonely everywhere—even the come” according to God’s plan. His relationships active people in our own church. “Bear ye one an­ grow deeper as he actualizes the gifts and poten­ other's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” tialities which have always been inherent in his (Galatians 6:2). “ Pray one for another” (James 5:16). life. □ Christianity has always called for intimate and caring involvement in the lives of others. Point to Ponder: How close and honest am I with But the relationships called for should not only be others and with God?

JUNE 19. 1074 When I think of those who have influenced my life the most, I think not of the great but of the good. —John Knox

ALICE CANTRELL Rnom m RETiREm EfiT

he rhythmic patter of raindrops added often the first to phone the pastor when some­ to the monotony of a Monday morn­ one was ill. Usually she had already visited the ing. The lady of the house had been sick person herself. confined to her bed. She had become I can still hear her crisp, cheerful voice. A Tdepressed—for she was not getting well. typical phone call went something like this: A knock at the door interrupted her gloomy “Pastor, this is Mrs. Cantrell. I don’t want to thoughts. A pleasant voice called out, “ Good take much of your time. I just wanted to let you morning.” know that Mary Jones is in the hospital. Good­ The visitor, Alice Cantrell, was slender, bye.” five feet tall, with silver gray hair. Briskly she Every pastor loved her, depended upon her. entered the room carrying a bouquet of pink How I miss this little lady! She never did any­ gladiolus. thing halfway. She believed any job for Jesus was worth doing right. Her kind of positive atti­ “Don’t get up out of bed,” she cheerfully tude and desire to serve others always did advised. “ I know where to find a vase.” something for me! After placing the powers in water, Mrs. Over the years, she sent out thousands of Cantrell sat down for a visit. She offered a word sympathy and get-well cards. To her, mission­ of prayer, excused herself, and was gone. Her aries were more than Nazarene numbers. Every friendliness and the flowers left a fragrance. It visiting missionary became her special friend, was no longer “ blue Monday” for this shut-in. was added to her prayer list, and many received personal letters from her across the years. KINDNESS WAS HER MINISTRY Alice Cantrell was born in Nashville, A RAMBLER, NOT A ROCKING CHAIR Tenn., in the year 1889. After moving to the At about age 75, she had cancer. Doctors state of Oklahoma, she married and raised a gave her only a few days to live. But the Lord family. In 1930 she brought her four daughters had a better idea. He healed! Some people and four sons to Porterville, Calif. For the past might have retired to the rocking chair after 42 years, until her passing in November, 1972, such an illness. Not Alice Cantrell! she was a remarkable blessing to her congrega­ One day she asked the Lord, “ What can a tion and community. 75-year-old still do for You?” In her late fifties, she felt a call to bring God seemed to reply, “ Look around.” boys and girls to Sunday school. Her Sunday She noticed the beautiful flowers that driving became a bus route. Those children who adorned the sanctuary, then went to waste after rode in her car knew one thing about Mrs. Sunday. So every Monday morning she divided Cantrell, they could depend on her to be there. the large floral arrangements into 10 or 12 Half of the fun was just talking with her. She smaller bouquets. Her Rambler car that had would pick them up, teach a Sunday school previously been used as a bus to haul kids now class, take them to worship, then return them became a florist’s delivery truck. She and a home. friend would make the Monday rounds of the Unofficially she was an assistant pastor, convalescent hospitals, visiting the shut-ins.

1 4 HERALD OF HOLINESS HAVING THE TIME OF HER LIFE she would graciously thank them, and then add: She was alive all of her years. She had a “ I remember how they did their best to serve spring in her step and a sparkle in her eyes. God in the smaller places. Now they are serving As she visited in a rest home one day, she Him in larger responsibilities. Do remember came into the room of a woman who was con­ to pray for them.” tinually complaining. The patient was one of Christ loved all kinds of people and she those whom you dare not ask, “ How are you?” did too. She was equally at home conversing unless you have a lot of time. The woman grum­ with a college president, a farm laborer, or a bled about her aches and pains and started to suffering shut-in. Her service for others was not elaborate on her old age. one of feverish activity. God was in her “ going.” Mrs. Cantrell became a little impatient God went with her. In the midst of her busyness, and asked: “How old are you, anyway?” she had a way of putting people at ease. She The woman moaned, “I’m eiiighty-one enjoyed what she was doing for Jesus. yearrrs olid.” Alice Cantrell’s influence continues beyond Quick as a wink, Mrs. Cantrell replied, her death. A tape ministry in her memory began “ Well, I’m eighty-two and I’m having the time this year. Morning worship services at the Por­ of my life!” terville (Calif.) church will be taped on cas­ settes. Callers will visit shut-ins each week A MOTHER’S INFLUENCE —desiring to continue the ministry of this ener­ If ever a mother had reason to be proud of getic little lady. the accomplishments of her children, it was Alice Cantrell. No woman in the history of our PRAYER: Father, it’s amazing . .. that someone can denomination has ever had two daughters mar­ go on to heaven and yet I still feel like she is here. Her life keeps on inspiring. People like this remind me ried to general superintendents—Mrs. Orville that Your will can continue to be an adventure. When W. Jenkins and Mrs. Eugene L. Stowe. Another I am tempted to gripe instead of being grateful, help daughter is the wife of Dr. Ponder Gilliland, me to look around and see someone who needs Your pastoring one of our denomination’s largest love through my caring. Amen. □ churches. The youngest daughter, Terry, was very close to her as a nurse in the final months of her life. One of her sons, Rev. Grady Cantrell, is district superintendent (Idaho-Oregon Dis­ By Wil M. Spaite trict). The other sons—Jack, of Idaho; and Porterville, Calif. Eugene, in California— are laymen serving in their churches. She was never one to boast about the high Photo by Lusk Studios positions held by her family. When people would compliment her on their attainments,

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WHERE HE SHALL SEND ME

It was one of those beautiful Colorado summer next gentle breeze would carry it. mornings. The sun seemed to illuminate each grain How marvelous! How wonderful to let God catch of sand and threw radiating beams in every direc­ the folds of my life and carry me gracefully on my tion. journey! Joyfully letting Him decide which direction The air, clear and pure, silently flooded the sun­ I shall glide, I’ll whisper of His love to those I chance shiny morning as the wind gently gave Itself to push to pass. the warmth of the sun into every fiber of the glorious What care I where He shall send me? He is always dawn. there—softly, tenderly blowing me where I am A lone, crumpled paper scooted along the ground, needed most. □ the folds catching the warm breaths of God and, having no power to change direction, took the ride By Aleta Harris quite gracefully, not seeming to care where the Colorado Springs

JUNE 19, 1974 15 And if, in all honesty, you have to admit that you are doing a lot of thinking about more things, or more money, or more personal plea­ sure—or more of anything that will disappear HOWTO in a hundred years or less—then you have a big opportunity to take a giant step forward in your walk with God! Ask the Spirit to help you monitor your own mind! Deliberately deny to gadgets and numbers the priority that belongs to people! Your family, your neighbors, your own person­ u rn in ality is worth more to God than things!

“PUT IT” TO YOUR BODY Verses 12 and 13 tell us that walking in the Spirit means self-discipline. Sin and guilt are THEThoughts SPIRIT: from Romans 8 God’s problem, and we are to take them to Him in confession, consecration, and faith. But dis­ By Russell Metcalfe , Edison, N.J. cipline is OUR responsibility! There is no short­ cut to mastery of our humanity apart from daily discipline and obedience! God will help us in o you ever think about how to walk? this matter! Probably nothing that you do is But this is one rare occasion where God more automatic. You haven’t given a helps those who are willing to help themselves. moment’s thought this entire day Usually in the body of Christ we should not so Dabout how to walk, up until now—now havemuch pray for God to “help us” as to “ make you? us” or to “guide us” or “ work through us” — and But you practiced long and hard to get as actually let us help Him! After all, what we good at walking as you are today! Swaying, should be doing is His work! halting, reaching out to Daddy—falling, knees skinned more than once! LEAN HARD ON THE SPIRIT Then, all too soon, running, darting— A third aid to effective walking in the Spirit danger unknown, never thought of. Running a is to lean hard on the Holy Spirit (verses 26-27)! few places where walking might be more fitting He is utterly dependable! And so we can trust and proper. Like church aisles, and across Him with the truth about ourselves. Rather streets. than be ashamed of our weaknesses, and hide But now, finally, an unconscious thing. them, we should include them in our commit­ Only occasionally of itself a delight—walking! ment! Getting from here to there! It isn’t hard to give our self-adjudged Romans 8 begins with the term “ walk . . . strengths to God proudly for His acceptance after the Spirit” to describe the Spirit-domi- and blessing. But God wants us all! Warts and nated life. all! And then— if we are called upon to-serve in There is a depth of insight here if we will an area where we feel particularly weak—we meditate on the dynamics of walking. Not only, can step out boldly! now, where we want to go—but how we are go­ Especially in the area of prayer! It helps as ing to get there. And of course, energy crisis or we venture onto holy ground to realize that we not, we’ll all have to walk! couldn’t have a better Teacher, Helper—Prayer Toddlers, athletes, slightly-over-the-hill— Partner! however we think of ourselves, we still have to walk! And walking in the Spirit is not all auto­ WALK TALL, CHILD OF GOD matic. Finally—almost an unconscious thing! There are ways we can apply our sanctified More thought now of “ where” than “ how.” And intelligence so that we can become more and yet more than occasionally a sheer delight in more efficient in our walking in the Spirit. Just just walking (verses 14-17)! Bondage and re­ this exercise of seriously thinking about the strictive legalism replaced by welling family “ how” can be a profitable beginning. pride, there are times we wouldn’t thank an angel to drop down from heaven and tell us the PUT YOUR MIND TO IT facts of Life! Because walking in the Spirit— Verses 5 and 6 make it plain that we must we KNOW! □ “ mind . . . the things of the Spirit.” Sneak up on yourself when you are relaxing—reading what you really enjoy—watching the TV that really appeals—dreaming the daydream that most often occurs— and you will see what is lielpslo holy living really on your mind.

16 HERALD OF HOLINESS assured His children. Interestingly, Psalms is the national hymn- book of Israel. The Hebrew name for the book is “Praise,” or the “Book of Praises.” I love the psalms. I love the God who reaches out of its words and envelops me* with com­ fort and inspiration. Proverbs provides rules for righteous living. It portrays a system for conducting life. Every relationship in life is mentioned in the Book of Proverbs—our duty to God, our duty to our i neighbors, the duty of parents and children, and our obligations as citizens. Miss Mears suggests that as you read the Book of Proverbs you put “Christ” in place By Aarlie J. Hull, Centralia, Wash. of “wisdom” in the verses. (See 1 Corinthians 1:30.) , “The wise give heed to the commands of God and obey them,” reminds Henrietta A Mears. “The foolish ignore God’s will.” Proverbs clearly divides men into two cate­ gories—the wise and the foolish. <.!i™ .... G Here's part of Mrs. Bertha Dobbs’s recent letter to me: “I am a senior citizen, 84 years old. I have been active in our church since the W o r l d ’ twenties. I taught a large Sunday school class for 30 years and served as chairman of our missionary chapter since 1951. “ It’s hard to give up all your church activities because of age and illness. I was meditating upon this thought last fall and my eyes fell on the scripture ‘They shall still bring forth fruit in PSALMS, PROVERBS old age’ (Psalm 92:14). “I wondered how. I’ve been sick so much. AND OTHER THINGS But I feel the Lord is helping me. “ I want to get this little book on Proverbs and “For a number of years,” says Billy Graham, Ecclesiastes [Wisdom for Modern Man, from “I have made it a practice to read five psalms the American Bible Society] into the hands of and one chapter of Proverbs a day. The the youth of America. ... I am wondering if you psalms teach us how to get along with God, could help get it before the Herald of Holiness and the proverbs teach us how to get along readers.” with our fellowmen. Mrs. Dobbs went on to say that the books “Reading this much in each book regularly can be ordered for 10 cents from the American takes me through them once a month. You Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, N.Y. cannot imagine the blessing this encounter 10023. with the Scriptures has been in my life. . . .” The discipline of reading Psalms and Prov­ If you’re ever involved in bridal or baby erbs every day has had significant impact on showers, you’ll appreciate Novella Isom’s A many lives. Show er o f Games. It is a compilation of several Henrietta Mears in her study book, W hat the years’ accumulation of Novella’s involvement B ib le Is A ll A bout, says that Psalm 29:2 is the in shower games. key verse of the book. “Give unto the Lord Now that I have this handy little book, I may the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord even volunteer to be the program chairman for in the beauty of holiness.” our next shower at church. (Control yourselves, It is every man’s book. When we are in deep shower committee.) need or utter despair there is a psalm which expresses exactly how we feel. When our I******************************** hearts are brimming with joy and gratitude, Mealtime suggestion from Proverbs: “Better there is a psalm about that, too. to eat a dry crust of bread with peace of mind God’s mercy and forgiveness are proclaimed than have a banquet in a house full of trouble” to sinners. His guidance and protection are (Proverbs 17:1, TEV). □

JUNE 19, 1 974 By W . T. PURKISER

A Question ment, or inadvertent failures to achieve absolute perfection. That Will Not Die A s in every question of this Some questions about the Christian life seem kind, the issue is not “ What saith Robert Brins- to live on through the years. When they are mead?” or “ What saith Martin Luther?” or even thrown out the front door, they crawl back “ What saith John Wesley?” The issue is “ What through the kitchen window. saith the Lord?” Some of these perennial “ problems” are really The very first chapter in the New Testament phonies. They concern matters that are not im­ begins the answer. The angel’s word to Joseph portant or items that are really questions of per­ about the virgin-born Saviour was, “ He shall sonal taste. save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). But there are some questions that touch the The original Greek is very emphatic: apo, “ away very nerve of faith and Christian assurance. from,” “forth from”—never “in,” “with,” or They come—again and again—because human “ among” —their sins. nature always seeks a way to eat its cake and Twice Jesus spoke the word to those He keep it, too. touched: “ Sin no more” (John 5:14; 8:11). This One of the latter is the definition of sin. We are is not, “Make no more mistakes; never err in confidently told that sinning is any measure of judgment; don’t be human.” It is simple and failure to reach the perfection of God, that “ com ­ unqualified: “ Sin no more” ! Everything in the ing short of God’s glory” is sin. context indicates that Christ expected to be The conclusion is obvious. If sin is any lapse obeyed. from absolute perfection, then who is there who Jesus also said, “ Whosoever committeth sin is does not sin, as the Westminst er Confession puts the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not it, “ in word, thought, and deed” every day? in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If So we hear would-be teachers say, “ We are all the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be sinners—sinners and saints at the same time.” free indeed” (John 8:34-36). Justification becomes a whitewash of man’s cor­ In light of this, our Lord’s words about obedi­ rupted and sinful nature, and salvation turns ence take on new meaning. “ Not every one that into perpetual forgiveness for perpetual sinning. saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the “ I sin and repent every day,” one “ Christian” kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of told me. I could not deny his testimony about my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). sin; I had to express the strongest doubt that he It is but little short of blasphemy to declare that had any idea whatsoever what New Testament God’s will is for His people to “ sin every day in repentance is all about. word, thought, and deed.” It would be easy to wave the whole matter aside “ If ye love me, keep my commandments,” said as just a quibble about words if the word in ques­ Jesus (John 14:15), or as more recent translations tion were not so basic to understanding New give it, “ If you love me, you will keep my com­ Testament Christianity. mandments.” The test of love is not license to Any theory that uses the same word to describe sin but obedience to Christ’s commands. both a forgotten promise and a broken promise is What the Gospels teach, Paul emphasizes. nothing but hopeless confusion. A statement of Never must his statement, “ All have sinned, and error made in belief that it is true is as far from come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), be a lie as noon is from midnight. But both “come rewritten to read, “ All Christians are continually short of the glory of God.” sinning.” The whole issue boils down to the fact that For the sins of the past, there is free justifica­ Bible terms should be used biblically, not philo­ tion—complete forgiveness (Romans 3:24). For sophically. Nowhere does the New Testament use life beyond the new birth, there is abounding the word sin to describe mistakes, errors of judg­ grace (Romans 5:20), and the wonder of a new

18 HERALD OF HOLINESS Make no mistake: our humanity is heir to a thousand infirmities; we are exposed to temptation, liable to mistakes and errors of judgment, falling short of absolute perfection in a multitude of ways. But nowhere does the Bible count this as sin. Only theologians do that.

creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). take hope from the backslider, but do clearly Paul knows nothing of a Christianity that lacks show that sin treads the Son of God underfoot, power to change both heart and life. “ While we counts the Blood of the covenant an unholy thing, were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans and does despite to the Spirit of grace (verses 5:8); and to argue that “ we who are saved are 27-30). still sinners” is to make the cross of Christ power­ • Those who “cannot cease from sin,” says less to redeem. 2 Peter 2:14, are reprobate and “ shall receive the reward of unrighteousness.” • “ Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth T h e evidence piles up. Just to also the law: for sin is the transgression of the read it ought to make clear that the New Testa­ law” (1 John 3:4)—not some philosophical law of ment gives no basis for defining sin as failure or absolute perfection, but the word of God’s spe­ shortcoming whether known or unknown, volun­ cific commandments (1 John 2:3-4). tary or involuntary: • “Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: • “ Shall we continue in sin, that grace may whosoever sinneth [Greek, ‘goes on sinning’ ] hath abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead not seen him, neither known him” (1 John 3:6). to sin, live any longer therein?” (Romans 6:1-2). • “ He that committeth sin is of the devil; for • “ What then? shall we sin, because we are the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he unto righteousness?” (Romans 6:15-16). is born of God” (1 John 3:8-9)—where “ cannot” • “ Being then made free from sin, ye became does not mean “ not able to sin” but “ able not to the servants of righteousness. . . . But now being sin,” just as a truthful person cannot lie or an made free from sin, and become servants to God, honest person cannot steal. ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end • “ We know that whosoever is born of God sin­ everlasting life” (Romans 6:18, 22). neth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth • “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not” Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and (1 John 5:18). death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for N„t all questions of doctrine sin, condemned sin in the flesh: that the righ­ have the immediate, practical consequences as teousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who does the concept of sin. For if we blur the dis­ walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” tinction between unknown and involuntary hu­ (Romans 8:2-4). man frailties on the one hand and willful trans­ • “ But if, while we seek to be justified by gressions of God’s law on the other—as would be Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is the case if we call them all “ sin” —we open the therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. door to stark evil and constant defeat. For if I build again the things which I destroyed, Bishop Stephen Neill, who could hardly be I make myself a transgressor” (Galatians 2:17- accused of being sectarian in his position at this 18). point, has clearly spelled out the issue: • “ Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for “ The achievement of Christian people will cer­ some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this tainly not be higher than the ideal that is set to your shame” (1 Corinthians 15:34). before them. If this is the picture of the Christian • “ For if we sin wilfully after that we have life (‘committing daily the same old sins without received the knowledge of the truth, there re- end;’ ‘we sin daily in words and deeds, by com ­ maineth no more sacrifice for sins” (Hebrews mission and omission’—Luther, Larger Cate­ 10:26). This verse and others in its context do not chism) that is being set forth, if the message

JUNE 19, 1974 19 concerns only a deliverance from the wrath of ance for acts of sin in the Christian life, He does God, and not a Deliverer who can set us free here make provision for such acts if they occur. 1 John and now from the power and dominion of sin, 2:1-2 expresses both of these truths clearly: “ My why in the world should anyone ever come to little children, these things write I unto you, that church?” ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advo­ To make all human imperfection sin is in effect cate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: to make nothing sin. Even worse, it is to make and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for nonsense of everything the New Testament says ours only, but also for the sins of the whole about sin. world.” When we exalt the grace of God in saving from Here is a demand for complete honesty. No the power as well as the penalty of sin, it does not cover-up can be tolerated. No rationalization is mean that we do not see ourselves as heirs to a allowed. But forgiveness is assured and aliena­ thousand infirmities, subject to a myriad of temp­ tion avoided when such sin is brought immedi­ tations, needing always to be aware of the warn­ ately to the throne of grace. Let none presume on ing, “ Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth the mercy of God; but let none despair of mercy. take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12). Make no mistake: our humanity is heir to a Nor does it ignore the struggles of an awakened thousand infirmities; we are exposed to tempta­ but as yet unregenerate person described in Ro­ tion, liable to mistakes and errors of judgment, mans 7:14-25, or the inner warfare of the carnal falling short of absolute perfection in a multitude Christian with a rebellious “ flesh” nature (1 Co­ of ways. But nowhere does the Bible count this as rinthians 3:1-3; Galatians 5:17) and the persis­ sin. Only theologians do that. tence of original sin in an unsanctified heart We’ll probably never completely lay the ques­ (1 John 1:8). tion of sin this side of glory. To be taught that What it does is to accept the deliverance God Christians “ sin every day in word, thought, and provides through Jesus Christ, our Lord (Romans deed” is too comforting to self-indulgent hu­ 7:24—8:9); the crucifixion of the “ flesh” nature manity. by the indwelling Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24); and What we need to do is go back to the Scrip­ the cleansing “ from all sin” and “ all unrighteous­ tures as the Basis of doctrine and assure our ness” promised in 1 John 1:7 and 9. minds in the truth the New Testament gives To say it again: While God makes no allow­ about the question that will not die. □

NEW STAFF IN THE Eddy Hall, founder Eddy will continue his education DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH and president of Quiz while assuming the new staff posi­ Rev. Melvin McCullough, exec­ Specialties, a non­ tion. □ utive secretary of the Department profit organization of Youth, has announced that producing Bible quiz NEW “CONQUEST” EDITOR Mickey Cox and Eddy Hall will be materials for several Rev. Dan Ketchum, associate assuming new assignments in the evangelical denomi­ pastor at Shawnee Church of the Department of Youth. nations, joined the Nazarene, Shawnee, Kans., has Mickey Cox, who Youth Department been appointed director of youth has been an editorial staff June 1. ministries and editor assistant working on In 1970, Hall was the outstanding of Conquest by Rev. assignments in the Nazarene quizzer in the Interna­ Melvin McCullough, Department of Church tional Bible Quiz at International Department of Youth Schools and the De­ Institute at Estes Park, Colo. He executive secretary. partment of Youth for graduated this past May from Beth­ Ketchum will also the past two and one- any Nazarene College. become editor of To­ half years, will be­ During the past four years, Hall tal Youth Program come an assistant editor full time has developed a variety of quizzing Service, the depart­ in the Department of Youth, ef­ helps and equipment. This will now ment’s leadership subscription ser­ fective July 1. be produced by the Nazarene Pub­ vice. Cox has been giving editorial as­ lishing House and marketed as He will assume his new assign­ sistance with TYPS (Total Youth Quiz Specialties by Beacon Hill ment effective June 15. Program Service), the Youth De­ Press. Ketchum served from 1969 to partment’s leaders’ resource pack­ Hall will assume the responsibil­ 1972 on the staff of Fairview Church et. He will continue editorial work ity for the junior and teen quizzing of the Nazarene, Nampa, Ida., as with TYPS and will give editorial materials for the Church of the minister of youth and music. For assistance with Conquest and will Nazarene. Eddy and Melody Kas- the past two years he has served in have other responsibilities in the telle will be married July 9, and will a similar capacity at Shawnee, general area of youth ministries. be moving to Kansas City, where Kans., a Kansas City suburb.

5 0 HERALD OF HOLINESS A graduate of Northwest Naza- Turner will assume his new as­ rene College in 1972, Ketchum will signment July 1. As director of T ow a rd a D e e p e r ^ ^ ^ f also be responsible for the depart­ young adult ministries, he will edit ment’s youth paperback-book min­ Young Adult Discussion Outlines Understanding istry and liaison with local church and coordinate the secular campus o f the V DOCTRINE youth ministers. ministry for the denomination. His Ketchum will be completing his job profile will also include office and EXPERIEN CE final year at Nazarene Theological management for the Department of OF HOLINESS Seminary. Youth. Dan’s wife, Carol (nee Smith), is Paul; his wife, Marilyn; and also a graduate of Northwest Naza­ daughter, Karen, will continue their SANCTIFICATION: rene College and serves as a secre­ residence in Kansas City. Mrs. THE BIG tary in the General Treasurer’s Turner is employed in the General QUESTION office. □ Secretary’s office. □ FOR YOUTH J. PAUL TURNER—NEW DIRECTOR OF YOUNG PAUL MILLER TO NEW By Paul Martin ADULT MINISTRIES K.C. ASSIGNMENT Rev. J. Paul Turner, editor of se­ Effective July 1, Paul Miller, nior high curriculum in the Depart­ who for 12 years has been editor of Conquest and editor of ETC. for “. . . dedicated to the proposi­ ment of Church Schools for the past tion that the ‘Now Generation’ five years, has been the past 3 years, will can keep clean in a dirty appointed by Melvin become director world." McCullough, execu­ of media design Dr. Eugene L. Stowe tive secretary of the and production for General Superintendent Department of Youth, the Communications as director of young Commission. A "tell it like it is,” simplified adult ministries. Miller has distin­ explanation of this important Turner will also be guished himself in Bible doctrine in the Church editor of ETC., the several areas of youth of the Nazarene. This discus­ monthly Nazarene young adult ministry. Well over 60,000 Naza­ sion takes a look at entire magazine. rene teens each year have read his sanctification both as a crisis A graduate of Bethany Nazarene words in Conquest. Scores of ju­ experience and as a daily way College, Turner served as minister nior high and high school kids of life. In his final chapter, of youth at Oklahoma City Lake- have responded to his summer Paul Martin answers questions view Park, and Wichita, Kans., camp messages. And it was because most frequently asked him by First. He was ordained in 1968. of his influence that Teen Bible today’s teens. Quizzing has experienced such phe­ As senior high editor, Turner has 43 pages Paper 50c been responsible for Senior High nomenal success. Insights, Senior High Teacher, and Among his more recent contribu­ Take time TODAY to Senior High Teaching Resources tions is the development of ETC., u rite f o r y o u r c o p y with a total accumulative annual the magazine for Nazarene young NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE circulation of around 55,000. He adults. Post Office Box 527 has also originated and edited Miller also pioneered the Youth Kansas City, Missouri 64141 Department’s efforts at secular TYPS (Total Youth Program Ser­ 1974— A YEAR OF campus ministries. vice), the Youth Department’s HOLINESS EVANGELISM youth leaders’ resource packet. His new assignment with the Commission will involve media re­ search plus communication and media workshops on the local DR. AND MRS. KENNETH RICE TO EUROPE THE DEPARTMENT OF PENSIONS church and district level as well as \ n i ) h / v e \ \ > i i :m t on college campuses. Leaving from the New York Ken­ Miller will also do extensive nedy Airport, Dr. Rice, executive “BASIC” PENSION script writing for radio, television, secretary, Department of Church Inaugurate/ in 1971, the “Basic” and films (both 16- and 35-mm.). Schools, accompanied Pension wan has been >a tremen­ He will supervise the Media Re­ by Mrs. (Betty) Rice, dous astet to the retired Vninister. source Center at Nazarene World began an intensive Based yon his number of years of Headquarters. itinerary. The Rices service in the Church of the\Naza- rene/a retired minister may now re­ A native of California, he is the visited Glasgow, Scot­ ceive up la t iao per menW j n author of several books for teens land; Belfast, Ireland; addition to his social security bene- and young adults. Manchester, England; fits and any other retirement in- Miller is a graduate of Pasadena Amsterdam, Holland; Dr. Kenneth comV The program has succeeded (now Point Loma) College, Califor­ Zurich, Switzerland; Rlce so wall that benefits increased a nia, with a bachelor of arts degree. Genoa and Rome, Italy; and Sicily. total of'BO percent within thr^e years He received a master’s degree at Dr. Rice spoke at a church after the program went inn opera­ Berkeley Divinity School and took schools convention in Ireland, and tion! We \elieve that, as/a church, graduate work at the University of taught a special course on “ Chris­ we should fake care of our ministers tian Education Administration” at even beyonil their days of active California. service, andMhe “Eusic" Pension Paul and his wife, Aletha; his the British Isles Nazarene College. program is helping do just that. son, Tim ; and daughter, Lisa, will While on the Continent at the Eu­ continue to reside in the greater ropean Nazarene Bible College, he Kansas City area. □ taught a course and brought the

JUNE 19, 1974 commencement address. May 23 CONFERENCE IN COLOMBIA for differing opinions, and enthu­ at the Sunday school workers' ON THEOLOGICAL siasm. m eeting in Germ any and the EXTENSION EDUCATION Between conference sessions, Dr. American retreat at ENBC, Mrs. Jerald Johnson met with a smaller Rice conducted workshops on On April 17 and 18, a conference committee to discuss the opening “ Creative Teaching with Children was held in Bogota. Colombia, for of work in Colombia, using Latin and Youth. " Nazarene educational leaders and American personnel, finances, and The Rices returned home June 6. district representatives from Cen­ promotion. □ tral and South America. Also rep­ The committee recommended to resented were Puerto Rico. Haiti, the full conference that May 1, and Trinidad. 1974, to April 30, 1975, be declared Dr. Jerald Johnson, executive the “ Year of Colombia.” secretary, Department of World That May 1 to October 30, 1974, Missions; Dr. E. S. Mann, execu­ be termed the “ Period of Announce­ NEW tive secretary, Department of Edu­ ment," when the project would be cation; Dr. H. T. Reza, executive publicized throughout Latin Amer­ KEYBOARD director. Latin Division; and Dr. ica. Sergio Franco, book editor. Latin That November 1. 1974, to April BOOKS Division, attended from Kansas 30, 1975, be called the “ Period of City. Anticipation," when offerings with these outstanding new collections Dr. Sergio Franco presented the would be taken in cash and produce two main position papers of the in every Latin American church, to conference. Following an in-depth underwrite the new work. discussion of the program of “ Theo­ That the pastor and wife who C row n logical Education by Extension,” will be the leaders of the Colombian H im there was unanimous agreement work be chosen by November. w ith that the church must develop a That May 1, 1975, be named the M any unified program for extension edu­ cation, to be used on all districts “ Day of Action,” when the chosen Crowns that have this work. leaders are to be in Colombia ready Thirty-four representatives at­ to begin the Church of the Naza- tended, with all Latin countries rene's first Colombian church. except Brazil included in the ros­ The conference received their ter. recommendations with overwhelm­ Piano/organ duets arranged by Billy Sessions were coordinated by Dr. ing enthusiasm. Plans were im­ Graham musicians, John Innes and Bill H. T. Reza and were marked by a mediately made to launch the Fasig. The book includes "Come, Thou spirit of openness, mutual respect Almighty King," "Jesus, I My Cross “ Year of Colombia.” Have Taken," and three others. 60 pages. MB-342 $2.50 L-212 HOSANNA (C o m p a n io n L.P. A lb u m ) $4.98

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For a Fu ll Range o f S a cred M usic* R ely o n (~ The committee on opening new district in Colombia (left to right): Rev. Daniel Medina, Honduras; Rev. Victor Gonzales, Nicaragua; Rev. Guillermo Danne- man, Guatemala; Rev. Alejandro Medina, district superintendent, Argentina; Music Division of the Rev. Angel Hernandez, Puerto Rico; Rev. Baltazar Rubio, Peru; Dr. NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE Esperidion Julca, district superintendent, Peru; Rev. Francisco Paxi, district Box 527. Kansas City. Missouri 64141 superintendent, Bolivia. “Catalog available upon request. NEW YORK AND SOUTH intendent of the New York District, Florida, with Dr. A. Milton Smith AFRICA LEAD THE WAY IN reports that with the organization as district superintendent, has NEW CHURCHES of the North Arlington, N.J., Trin­ passed its fair-share goal of six by ity Church of the Nazarene on April organizing seven new churches. New York and South Africa lead 28, the district has organized nine New York District Superinten­ the denomination in achieving the new churches since the beginning of dent Jack White offers an interest­ assigned quadrennial goal of orga­ 1972. ing commentary on the effect of nizing 400 new churches. Fair-share goal for the New York new churches on the district. With the 1972-76 quadrennium District was four new churches. At the district assembly in May, just over half completed, both have Fair-share goal for mission dis­ Rev. White reported the district doubled their fair share of the de­ tricts was two new churches. had gained 208 in membership. Of nominational goal. Dr. Bruce Taylor, district super­ this number, 111 new members Samoa, two; Virginia, five; and intendent of the European South were accounted for by the three Florida, seven; have all attained African District, reports that his new churches organized during the their fair-share goals. district has doubled that number assembly year. To arrive at the fair-share for­ with four new churches. Total giving on the New York mula, each district was placed in Samoa, where Rev. Conley Hen­ District also showed a marked in­ one of six groups, according to total derson is district superintendent, crease, according to Rev. White, go­ monies raised. is the only other mission district to ing from $799,000 to $910,000 with Each group was then assigned a have met the fair-share goal of two $12,000 increase in 10 percent giv­ basic number as the fair share for by mid-quadrennium. ing. Their total giving in 1968 was each district in the group to organ­ Virginia, where Rev. Gene Fuller $555,562. □ ize. is district superintendent, has met Rev. Jack White, district super­ its quadrennial goal of five; and —Department of Home Missions

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Taft St., Danielson, HAMILTON, MARK. (R) 1901 Main St., Vin­ field, Ohio 45503 Conn. 06239 cennes, Ind. 47591 (full-time, Sept. 1) CRANDALL, V. E. & MRS. (C) Indian Lake Naza­ ♦ HAPPINESS SINGERS. (C) C/o NPH* ♦ ANDREWS, GEORGE. (C) Box 821. Conway, rene Camp, R. 2, Vicksburg, Mich. 49097 Ark. 72032 HARROLD, JOHN W. (C) 409 14th St., Rochelle, ♦CRANE, BILLY D. (C) 1803 Pearcy Ave.. Park­ III. 61068 ARMSTRONG. C. R. (C) 320 Elm Rd., Lakeland, ersburg, W.Va. 26101 ♦ HEASLEY, JIMMY & FERN. (C) c/o NPH* Fla. 33801 ♦CREWS, HERMAN F. & Mrs. (C) c/o NPH* HEGSTROM, H. E. (C) c/o NPH* ♦ BABCOCK, KENNETH E. & MILDRED. (C) Box CULBERTSON, BERNIE. (C) 100 N.E. 8th PI., HENDERSON, DEE. (C) Box 525, Islamorada, 66. Wilmington, N.Y. 12977 Hermiston, Ore. 97838 Fla. 33036 • BAILEY, CLARENCE & THELMA. (C) 1197 DARNELL, H. E. (C) P.O. Box 929, Vivian. La. HENDERSON, DONALD, EVANGELISTIC ASSO­ W Arch St.. Portland. Ind. 47371 71082 CIATION. (C) Box 338, Fern Park, Fla. 32730 BAILEY. CLAYTON D. (C) 440 Bentley, Lapeer, ♦ DAVIDSON, CHARLES. (C) 541 Gibson, Fre­ HIGHER GROUND. (C) P.O. Box 40139, Nash­ Mich 48446 mont, Ohio 43420 ville, Tenn. 37204 BAILEY. JAMES A. (C) R. 2, Box 532. Indianapo­ DAVIS, HAROLD L. (R) Box 5123, Newport News, HOECKLE, WESLEY W. (C) Vaky St.. Corpus lis, Ind. 46234 Va. 23595 (full-time) Christi, Tex. 78404. • BAKER. RICHARD C. (C) 3506 Dolphin Dr.. DAWS, LEONARD. (R) E. 303 Grandview Rd., HOLCOMB, T. E. (C) 9226 Monterrey, Houston, Charleston, W.Va. 25306 Lebanon, Ohio 45036 (full-time) BATTIN, BUFORD. (C) 3015 47th St.. Lubbock, Tex. 77028 HOLLEY, C. D. (C) 529 Jessop, Lansing. Mich. Tex. 79413 ♦ DeFRANK, JOSEPH. (C) Box 342, Barberton, BEALS, PRESCOTT. (R) 717 E. Alder. Walla Ohio 44203 48910 Walla. Wash. 99362 (full-time) ♦ DENNIS, LASTON & RUTH. (C) 1733 E. Ter­ HOLLOWAY, WARREN O. (C) 445 W Lincoln BECKETT, C. FRANK. (C) P.O. Box 254, Roland, race, Indianapolis, Ind. 46203 Way, Lisbon, Ohio 44432 HOOT, W. W. (C) Box 438, Morgantown, W.Va. Okla. 74954 ♦ DEWARE, STANLEY. (R) 4300 Crossen Dr., Or­ ♦ BELL, JAMES & JEAN. (C) c/0 NPH* lando. Fla. 32807 (full-time) 26505 HOOTS, BOB. (C) Adair Ave., Columbia, Ky. ♦ BENDER EVANGELISTIC PARTY, JAMES U. DISHON, MELVIN. (C) R. 15, Bowling Green, Ky. 42728 (C) Box 1326, Riverview, Fla. 33569 42101 ♦ HOPKINS, BOB & LINDA. (C) R. 2, Box 719, ♦ BERTOLETS, THE MUSICAL (FRED & GRACE). ♦ DIXON, GEORGE & CHARLOTTE. (C) Evange­ Indianapolis, Ind. 46231 (C) c /o NPH* lists and Singers, c/o NPH* HUBARTT, LEONARD. (C) 902 St. Felix Dr.. BEYER, HENRY T. (C) R. 2. Box 198, Pearl River, DODSON, WILBUR T. (C) 1201 Peach Ave., El Hungtington, Ind. 46750 La. 70452 Cajon, Calif. 92021 HUNDLEY, EDWARD J. (R) 732 Drummond Ct., ♦ BIRD, LANCE G. (C) Box 144, Rochester. Vt. DUNCAN, PAT. (C) R. 3, Box 109, Waverly, Ohio Columbus, Ohio 43214 (full-time) 05767 45690 HYSONG, RALPH L. (C) Box 224, Clarion, Pa. BISHOP. ROBERT E. (C) 812 N Main St., Lima. ♦ DUNMIRE, RALPH & JOANN. (C) 202 Garwood 16214 Ohio 45801 Dr., Nashville, Tenn. 37211 IDE, CHARLES D. (C) 1794 52nd St., S.E.. Grand DUNN, D. R. (C) Box 732, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 ♦ BLUE, DAVID— ETC. (C) C/O NPH* Rapids, Mich. 49508 DUNNINGTON, DON. (R) 1009 E. Prairie, Olathe, BOGGS. W. E. (C) C/O NPH* INGLAND, WILMA JEAN. (C) 322 Meadow Ave.. Kans. 66061 ♦ BOHI, JAMES T. (C) 409 Lindenwood, Olathe. Charleroi, Pa. 15022 DURHAM. L. P. (JACK). (C) 2415 E. Park Row, Kans. 66061 ♦ IRW IN, ED. (C) 7459 Davis Mill Cr., Harrison, Apt. 104, Arlington, Tex. 76010 ♦ BOHI, R. W. (C) 4310 N. Asbury, Apt. N. Beth­ Tenn. 37341 any. Okla 73008 ♦DUTTON, BARRY & TAVIA. (R) 1925 Willow ISENBERG, DONALD. (C) Chalk Artist & Evan­ BOLLING, C. GLENN. (C) c/o NPH* Dr., Olathe, Kans. 66061 (full-time) gelist, 240 E. Grand St., Bourbannais, III. 60914 ♦ BOND, GARY C. (C) Box 157, Orland Park. III. ELLINGSON, R. LEE. (R) 4401 N. Peniel Ave., ♦JANTZ, CALVIN & MARJORIE. (C) C/O NPH* 60462 Bethany, Okla. 73008 (full-time) JAYMES, RICHARD W. (C) 321 E. High Ave., BONE, LAWRENCE H. (C) 1339 Parkside Dr., ELLWANGER, C. W ILLIAM . (C) 2020 W. 81st, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 West Covina, Calif. 91792 Leawood, Kans. 66206 JETER, H. LESLIE. (C) 1309 N. Elizabeth. Fer­ ♦ BOWERS, ESTEL JOE & LUCILLE. (C) 701 ELSTON, C. L. (C) 4228 S. Center Dr., R. 4. guson, Mo. 63135 N. Buchanan St.. Little Rock, Ark. 72205 Howell, Mich, 48843 JONES, CLAUDE W. (C) R.F.D. 4. Box 42, Bel BOWMAN, RUSSELL. (C) 1695 Audrey Rd., EMSLEY, ROBERT. (C) Bible Expositor, c/o Air, Md. 21014 Columbus, Ohio 43224 NPH* JONES, FRED D. (R) 675 Harding PI. (D-11), ♦ BRAND. WILLIS H. & MARGARET. (C) Box 332. ESTEP, OPAL CRUM. (R) 4227 Rickenbacker Nashville, Tenn. 37211 (full-time) Ft. Wayne Ind. 46801 Ave., Apt. 610, Columbus. Ohio 43213 (full­ KALDENBERG, R. T. (R) 56649 Golden Bee, •BROOKS. RICHARD. (C) 780 Armour Rd., Bour- time) Yucca Valley, Calif. 92284 (full-time) bonnais, III. 60914 ESTERLINE, JOHN W. (C) 460iy2 Joanne, Ba­ KEALIHER, DAVID. (C) 316 Dufur, Nampa, Ida. BROWN, CARL M. (R) 414 Gates Rd., Goodletts- kersfield, Calif. 93309 83651 ville, Tenn. 37087 (full-time) EVERMAN, WAYNE. (R) Box 66C, Stanton, Ky. ♦ BROWN, CURTIS R. (C) 814 N. Third St., Read­ ♦KENNEDY, CHUCK. (C) 5765 Glasgow, Syl- 40380 (full-time) ing. Pa. 19601 vania, Ohio 43560 FELTER, JASON H. (C) c/o NPH* BROWN, ELBERT. (C) R. 2, Hillsboro, Tenn. KENNEDY, GORDON L. (C) 405 W. Benton St., ♦ FILES, GLORIA, & ADAMS, DOROTHY. (C) 37342 Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 2031 Freeman Ave., Bellmore, N.Y. 11710 ♦ BROWN, LINDA K. (C) 3975 Rockfield Dr., ♦KLEVEN, ORVILLE H. (C) 1241 Knollwood Rd., FINE, LARRY. (R) c/o Mid-America Nazarene Dayton, Ohio 45430 46K, Seal Beach, Calif. 90740 College, Olathe, Kans. 66061 ♦ BROWN, ROGER N. (C) Box 724, Kankakee, III. KLINE, DAVID K. (C) 31 Davidson Rd., Box- 60901 ♦ FINGER. MAURICE & NAOMI. (C) 122 Char­ borough, Mass. 01719 BUONGIORNO, D. J. (C) 4119 Goldenrod Dr.. lotte Rd., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092 KLINGER, ORVILLE G. (C) R. 3, Box 115, Read­ Colorado Springs. Colo. 80907 FINKBEINER, A. J. (C) c/o NPH* ing, Pa. 19606 BURTON, CLAUD L. (C) 1033 Prairie Creek Rd., FISHER, VEARL. (R) (See Martin-Fisher Evan­ KOHR, CHARLES A. (C) R. 2, Box 298, Brook- Dallas. Tex. 75217 gelism .) ville, Pa. 15825 ♦ BYERS. CHARLES F. & MILDRED. (C) 1656 ♦ FISHER, WILLIAM. (C) c/o NPH* LAMAR, C. M. (C) R. 1, Maquoketa. la. 52060 Valley St., N.W , Cedar Rapids, la. 52405 FLORENCE, ERNEST E. (C) 1021 Elm St., Ripley. LAMBERT, MARSHALL & MRS. (C) 264 E. Caven CANFIELD, R. H. (C) C/o NPH* O hio 45167 St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46225

<( > Commissioned (R) Registered i Preacher O Song Evangelist • Song Evangelist P 4 HERALD OF HOLINESS *\azarene Publishing House. Box 597, Kansas Citu, Mo. 84!4i. LANIER, JOHN H. (C) Poplar St., Junction City. •O LIV E R , RICHARD G. (C) 6328 Iroquois Dr.. ♦SLATER. GLENN & VERA (C) 320 S 22nd St Ohio 43748 North Little Rock. Ark. 72116 Independence, Kans. 67301 LASSELL, RAY. (C) R. 2, Box 55. Brownsburg, OVERTON, WM. D. (C) Evangelist & Chalk Artist, SMITH, CHARLES HASTINGS. (C) Box 1463. Ind. 46112 798 Lake Ave., Woodbury Heights, N.J. 08097 Bartlesville. Okla 74003 ♦ LAW, DICK & LUCILLE. (C) Box 481. Bethany, ♦OYLER, CALVIN G. (C) 605 S. Hydraulic. SMITH, HOWARD M. (C) R. 1. Box 87-B. Jack­ Okla. 73008 W ichita. Kans. 67211 sonville. Ark. 72076 •LAXSON, WALLY & GINGER. (C) R. 3. Athens. PALMER, JAMES E. (C) 802 Stewart Dr.. New ♦SMITH, OTTIS E.. JR.. & MARGUERITE (C) Ala. 35611 Castle, Ind. 47362 60 Grant St.. Tidioute. Pa 16351 •LECKRO NE, LARRY D. (C) 1308 Highgrove, •PARR, PAUL G., & THE SONGMASTERS. (C) •SMITHS. SINGING. (C) 205 Drayton St Wmns- Grandview, Mo. 64030 Box 855. Decatur, III. 62525 boro, S.C. 39180 ♦LEICHTY SINGERS. (C) 753 S. Wildwood, ♦ PASSMORE EVANGELISTIC PARTY. THE A A ♦SNELLGROVE. H. G. (C) 1906 Keystone Ave Kankakee. III. 60901 (C) C/o NPH* Albany. Ga. 31705 LEONARD. JAMES C. & FLORICE. (C) 223 Jeffer­ PECK, W. A. (C) R. 2. Box 65A. Malden. Mo SNOW. DONALD E. (C) 53 Bayhs. S W . Grand son St., Marion, Ohio 43302 63863 Rapids. Mich 49507 LESTER, FRED R. (C) Box 396, White Oak. Tex. PERDUE, NELSON. (R) Box 205, Pioneer, Ohio ♦SPARKS. ASA & MRS. (C) 91 Lester Ave 75693 43554 (full-time) Nashville. Tenn. 37210 LIDDELL, P. L. (C) 3530 W. Allen Rd.. Howell. PFEIFER, DON. (C) Waverly. Ohio 45690 STAFFORD. DANIEL. (C) Box 11. Bethany. Mich. 48843 PHILLIPS. GENE E. (C) R. 2. Griggsville. III. Okla. 73008 LIGHTNER, JOE. (C) 4335 Raven PI.. Spring­ 62340 ♦STARK. EDDIE G. & MARGARET (C) 6906 field, Mo. 65804 ♦PIERCE. BOYCE & CATHERINE. (C) R 4, Dan­ N.W. 36th, Bethany, Okla. 73008 ♦ LINDER, LLOYD P. (C) 1121 Maple Row, Elk­ ville. III. 61832 STARNES. SAM L. (C) 448 S. Prairie. Bradley, ill hart, Ind. 46514 ♦ POOLE, JOHN WESLEY & MRS. (C) R 5, Leigh­ 60915 LINEMAN, HAZEL FRALEY. (C) 10 S. Third St.. ton Rd.. Augusta. Me. 04330 STEPHENS. KEN. (C) 731 Lakeside Dr.. Duncan­ Bradford. Pa. 16701 ♦ POWELL, CURTICE L. (C) 2010 London Dr.. ville. Tex. 75116 LONG, WILMER A. (R) 926 Franklin St.. Johns­ Mansfield. Ohio 44905 ♦STOCKER. W. G. (C) 1421 14th A ve . N W . town, Pa. 15901 POWELL. FRANK. (C) P.O. Box 222, Oskaloosa. Rochester. Minn. 55901 •LUSH, RON & MYRTLEBEL. (C) c/0 NPH* la. 52577 STONE GOSPEL SINGING FAMILY. (R) R 2. LYONS, JAMES H. (C) 1011 W. Shaw Ct., No. 1. PRESSLER, IRVEN. (C) 411 S. Michigan Ave., Box 386, Spooner. Wis. 54801 Whitewater, Wis. 53190 Bradley. III. 60915 STRICKLAND. RICHARD L. (C) 4723 Cullen Ave MacALLEN, LAWRENCE J. & MARY. (C) Artist & PRICE, JACK L. (C) Box 284, Corning. Ark. 72422 Springfield, Ohio 45503 Evangelist, 41808 W. Rambler Ave.. Elyria. ♦ PRICE. JOHN. (C) (Van Buren. Ark.) c/o NPH* SWANSON. ROBERT L. (C) Box 274. Bethany. Ohio 44035 •QUALLS. PAUL M. (C) 5441 Lake Jessamine Okla. 73008 MACK, WILLIAM M. (C) R. 2. Union City, Mich. Dr., Orlando. Fla. 32809 SWEARENGEN. JOHN W. (C) 210 Munroe St.. 49094 ♦ RAKER, W. C. & MARY. (C) Box 106, Lewis- Bourbonnais, III. 60914 M ADISON, G. H. (C) 508 Shelby Ave.. Nashville. town, III. 61542 TAYLOR. EMMETT E. (C) C /O NPH* Tenn. 37206 RAYCROFT. R. N. (C) c/o NPH* TAYLOR. ROBERT W. (C) 4501 Croftsh.re Dr.. MANLEY, STEPHEN. (C) 1778 S. 350 E.. Marion. REEDY. J. C. (C) 449 Bresee Ave . Bourbonnais. Dayton. Ohio 45440 Ind. 40952 III. 60914 TEASDALE. ELLIS L. (C) 3205 Pleasantwood Ct M ANN IN G. C. M. (C) Box N, Maysville. Ky 41056 •RICHARDS. LARRY & PHYLLIS (COULTER). N.. Elkhart. Ind. 46514 MARTIN, DICK. (See Martin-Fisher Evan.) (R) 2479 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Ind. THOMAS. FRED. (C) c/o NPH* MARTIN, PAUL. (C) c/0 NPH* 46203 THOMAS, J. MELTON. (C) C /O NPH* ♦ MARTIN-FISHER EVANGELISM. (C) c/0 NPH* RIST. LEONARD O. (C) 3544 Brookgrove Dr.. THOMPSON. GENEVIEVE. (C) Prophecy. Craig. MAYO. CLIFFORD. (C) 516 Madison. Lubbock. Grove City. Ohio 43123 Mo. 64437 Tex. 79403 ROBERTSON, JAMES H. (C) 2014 Green Apple •THOMPSON, L. DEAN. (C) 314 S. Summit, McCLUNG. J. B. (R) R. 1, Box 77B, Sugar Grove. Ln., Arlington. Tex. 76014 Girard, Kans. 66743 Ohio 43155 McCLURE, DARL. (C) R. 3. Box 500, Kenwood ROBINSON, LINDA. (C) See Higher Ground. TOEPFER, PAUL. (C) Box 146. Petersburg. Tex 79250 Plaza, Bryan, Ohio 43506 ♦ ROBISON, ROBERT. & WIFE. (C) Heaters. TOMPKINS. JOE LEE & MRS. (C) Box 297. McCOY, LAWRENCE W. (R) 3419 2nd Ave., W.Va. 26627 Council Bluffs, la. 51501 (full-time) RODGERS, CLYDE B. (R) 505 Lester Ave.. Nash­ McCrory. Ark. 72101 M cCu l l o u g h , f o r r e s t . (C) c/o nph* ville. Tenn. 37210 (full-time) TUCKER. RALPH. JR. (C) C/o NPH* MCDONALD, G. RAY. (R) 321 Curran, Brook- ROTHWELL. MEL-THOMAS. (R) 2108 Alexander UNDERWOOD. G. F. & MRS. (R) 150 Shadylane haven. Miss. 39601 (full-time) Ln., Bethany, Okla. 73008 Circle Ct.. Warren. Ohio 44483 (full-time) McDOWELL, DORIS. (R) 16 Brookes Ave.. Gaith­ RUSHING. KEN & EDNA. (R) 3621 N.W. 97th VANDERBUSH. HENRY AND RHONDA (C) ersburg. Md. 20760 St., Miami. Fla. 33147 Bushnell. S.D 57011 McGUFFEY, J. W. (C) 4715 Ponderosa. Tyler. RUTHERFORD. STEPHEN. (R) Box 204. La VANDERPOOL, WILFORD N. (C) 1188 Kottinger Tex. 75701 Vergne, Tenn. 37086 (full-time) Dr., Pleasanton, Calif. 94566 M cKINNEY. ROY T. (C) 2319 Wakulla Way. Or­ SANDERS, R. DON. (R) 325 S. Walker. Olathe. VARIAN, W. E. (R) 5423 Hicks Corner. Kalam a­ lando, Fla. 32809 Kans. 66061 (full-time) •McNUTT, PAUL. (C) 215 W. 68th Terr.. Kansas zoo. Mich. 49002 (full-time) SANDERS. RUFUS. (C) c/o NPH* City. Mo. 64113 WACHTEL. D. K. (C) Box E. Madison. Tenn SANDO. CLIFFORD A. (C) 261 S Small Ave , McWHIRTER, G. STUART. (C) C/O NPH* 37115 Kankakee. Ill 60901 WADE. E. BRUCE. (C) 3029 Sharpv.ew Ln Dal­ MEEK. WESLEY. SR. (C) 4701 N. Asbury. Beth­ ♦SAY FAMILY. (C) 1515 Pinelake Dr., Orlando. las, Tex. 75228 any, Okla. 73008 Fla. 32808 WALKER. LAWRENCE C. (C) 114 8th St N.E MELVIN. DOLORES. (C) R. 1. Greenup. Ky ♦SCHLANG, NEIL. (C) 542 N. Crest Rd.. Chat­ New Philadelphia. Ohio 44663 41144 tanooga. Tenn. 37404 ♦ WALLACE. J. C. & MRS. (C) 2108 Bridlewood •MEREDITH, DWIGHT & NORMA JEAN. (C) C/O Dr.. Louisville. Ky. 40299 NPH* SCHOONOVER. MODIE. (C) 1508 Glenview. Adrian. Mich. 49221 ♦ MICKEY. BOB. (C) 504 N. 6th St., Lamar, Colo. ♦WARD. LLOYD & GERTRUDE. (C) Preacher & 81052 SCHRIBER. GEORGE. (C) 8642 Cherry Ln., Alta Chalk Artist. 6944 Whiskey Creek Dr Ft Loma. Calif. 91701 Myers. Fla. 33901 •M ILLE R . RUTH E. (C) 111 W. 45th St.. Reading, °a. 19606 SCHULTZ. ROYAL G. (C) R 6. Box 277A, El ♦WARNE. RAY E. & VIOLET. (C) Box 333. Dillon- Dorado. Ark. 71730 vale. Ohio 43917 MILLHUFF. CHARLES. (C) C/o NPH* •WELCH. RICHARD & CLAUDIA. (C) C/o NPH' MONTGOMERY. CLYDE. (C) 2517 N 12th St.. SCOTT. W ILLIS R. (C) 8041 Ruble Ave . Louis­ ♦WESTS. THE SINGING. (C) 910 Carlisle St.. Terre Haute. Ind. 47804 ville, Ohio 44641 Colorado Springs, Colo 80907 ♦SERROTT, CLYDE. (C) Evangelist & Children's MOOSHIAN, C. HELEN. (C) 2501 H St., Apt 109, WHITED. CURTIS. (C) 307 N Blake Olathe. Worker. 558 W. Melrose Cir., Ft. Lauderdale. Sacramento. Calif. 95816 Kans 66061 . Fla. 33312 MORGAN. J. HERBERT. (C) 1101 Walnut St . WHITTINGTON. C. C. & HELEN. (C) 4515 Danville, ill 61832 SEXTON, ARNOLD (DOC) & GARNETT. (C) 1116 S Santa Fe Dr.. Englewood. Colo 80110 MORRIS. CLYDE. (C) 717 Kanawha Ave . Nitro. Highland Ave.. Ashland, Ky. 41101 WILKINSON TRIO. (R) 2840 18th St.. Columbus Ind 47201 W.Va. 25143 ♦ SHARP, CHARLES & FAM ILY. (C) R 2. Box •MULLEN, DeVERNE. (C) 67 Wilstead, New­ 216-D. Vicksburg, Mich. 49097 ♦ WILLIAMS. LAWRENCE. (C) 6715 NW 30th market. Ont.. Canada Terr . Bethany. Okla 73008 ♦MYERS. HAROLD & MRS. (C) 575 Ferris. N.W., SHARPLES, J. J. & MRS. (R) 41 James Ave . WISE. F. FRANKLYN. (R) 451 Blanchette Ave Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Canada (full-time) Bourbannais. Ill 60914 •NEFF. LARRY & PATRICIA. (C) 625 N. Water SHAW, WILLIAM. (R) Box 16166, Louisville, Ky. ♦ WISEHART. LENNY & JOY. (R) 1136 Wester- St.. Owosso, Mich. 48867 40216 (full-time) field PI.. Olathe, Kans 66061 ♦ NELSON. CHARLES ED. & NORMADENE. (C) WOLPE, JOSEPH P. (C) 5130 Magnolia Ave., SHELTON. TRUEMAN. (C) 6700 24th St. Rio Box 241, Rogers. Ark. 72756 Riverside. Calif. 92506 Linda. Calif 95673 NEUSCHWANGER. ALBERT. (C) C/O NPH* WRIGHT FAMILY SINGERS. (C) P.O. Box 430. NEWBREY. ROBERT L. (R) Box 1196. Gaines­ SHUMAKE. C. E. (C) Box 4536. Nashville, Tenn Waynesboro. Va. 22980 ville. Fla. 32602 (full-time) 37216 WYLIE, CHARLES. (C) 1217 Fuller. Winfield. NICHOLAS. CLAUDE. (R) 2404 Hamilton Rd.. SINGELL, TIMOTHY. (R) c/o NPH* (full-time) Kans. 67156 Lebanon. Ohio 45236 (full-time) WYRICK, DENNIS. (C) 603 Reed Dr.. Frankfort. ♦ NORRIS. ROY & LILLY ANNE. (C) C/O NPH* SISK, IVAN. (C) 4327 Moraga Ave.. San Diego. Ky. 40601 NORTON. JOE. (C) Box 143, Hamlin. Tex. 79520 Calif. 92117 OCKERT, F. E. (R) Box 786, Lady Lake. Fla. •SLACK, DOUGLAS. (C) 424 Lincoln St.. Rising ♦ZIMMERLEE, DON & JUNE. (C) 2060 S. Floris­ 32659 (full-time) Sun. Ind. 47040 sant Rd., Florissant, Mo. 63031

JUNE 19, 1974 25 JULY SLATE JONES, CLAUDE: III. Dist., month of July PRICE, JOHN: Prescott, Ark. (Liberty), July 8-14; LAMBERT: Akron Dist. (Jr. High Camp), July 1-5; Crane Hill, Ala., July 22-28 BAILEY, CLAYTON: La. Dist. (Ft. Jessup Camp). Letts, Ind. (camp), July 12-21; Waynesville, QUALLS: Montgomery, Ala. (Frost Bridge Camp), July 15-21; Pittsburgh Dist. Camp, July 24— Ohio (camp), July 25-28 July 24— Aug. 3 Aug. 4 LANIER: Alexandria, Ind. (camp), July 24— Aug. RAKER: Bluff Springs, III., July 7-17; Brighton, BATTIN: Jefferson, Tex., July 7-14 4 III., July 19-28 BERTOLET: Freeport, Pa. (camp), July 2-7; LASSELL: Indianapolis, Ind. (Ray St.), July 2-7; RAYCROFT: E. Mich. Dist. Camp, July 26— Aug. 4 Arbovale, W.Va. (White Pines Camp), July 18- Bradford, Ohio, July 9-14; Cleveland, Ind. (John ROTHWELL: N.W. III. Dist. Camp, June 28—July 28 T. Hatfield Camp), July 19-28; Orleans, Ind. 7; Central Ohio Dist. Camp, July 19-28 BLUE: Concerts, Nashville area, month of July (Wes. Camp), July 29— Aug. 4 SAY: Excell, Ala. (Beulah Camp), June 27—July BOND: N.W. III. Dist. Camp, July 2-7; Tulsa, LECKRONE: Portage, Ind. (Grace), July 14; Cen­ 7; Tupelo, Miss., July 9-14; Thaxton, Miss. Okla. (Central), July 16-21 tral Ohio Dist. Camp, July 19-28 (Union), July 16-21 BROWN, ROGER: Monroe, La.. July 9-14; La. LESTER: Claremore, Okla. (tent), July 7-14; Elm SCOTT: Sebring, Ohio (Interdenom. Camp), July Dist. (Ft. Jessup Camp), July 15-21; N.W. Ohio Hall, Mich. (Free Meth. Camp), July 16-28 18-28 Dist. Camp, July 26— Aug. 2 LUSH: Dakota Dist. Camp, July 1-7; Colo. Dist. SERROTT: Camps, month of July CAUDILL, STEVE: Upstate N.Y. Dist. Camp. June Camp, July 8-14 SHAW: Americus, Ga., July 1-5; Manchester, Ga. 30— July 7; Lombard, III., July 23-28 MANLEY: Bloomington, Ind. (Eastside), July 2-7; (1st), July 7-14 CAYTON: Barton, Vt. (tent cru.), July 9-21 Bloomington, Ind. (1st), July 9-14; Middletown, SMITH, C. H.: III. Dist. Camp, July 2-7; Mo. Dist. CLARK: Dana, Ind., July 1-7; Elgin, III., July 8-14; Ind. (city-wide), July 16-21; Lombard, III., July Camp, July 22-28; E. Mich. Dist. Camp, July 28 Centerville, Ind., July 15-21; Oak Lawn, III., 23-28; Middletown, Ohio (1st), July 30— Aug. 1 — Aug. 4 July 22-28; Hickory Hills, III., July 29— Aug. 4 MARTIN, PAUL: S.W. Ohio Dist. Camp, July 3-7; SMITH, OTTIS: McConnellsburg, Pa. (Pleasant CLINE: Glasgow, Ky. (Trinity), July 17-21; South- Colo. Dist. Camp, July 9-14; Central Ohio Dist. Ridge Camp), July 12-21; Freeport. L.I., N.Y. haven, Miss., July 23-28; Bowling Green. Ky. Camp, July 19-28; N.E. Ind. Dist. Camp, July 28 (camp). July 31— Aug. 11 (1st), July 29— Aug. 4 — Aug. 4 STAFFORD: Petersburg, Ind. (Otwell Camp), July COOK: Kans. Dist. Cru., July 30— Aug. 4 MARTIN-FISHER: Blythe, Calif., July 1; Lan­ 11-21 COX: England and Germany, month of July caster, Calif., July 3; Orangevale, Calif., July STARK: Oklahoma City, Okla. (Westgate, VBS), CRANE: Coolville, Ohio (camp), July 11-21 7-12; Monroe, Ore. (Union Camp), July 14-21; June 30—July 7; Tulsa, Okla. (Dawson, Chil­ DARNELL: Ponchatoula, La. (indoor camp), July N. Calif. Camp, July 25— Aug. 4 dren’s Cru.), July 8-14; Oklahoma City, Okla. 11-21; Portsmouth, Ohio (camp), July 25— MAYO: Chillicothe, Tex. (Community), July 28— (Woodson Park, Children s Cru.), July 15-21; Aug. 4 Aug. 4 Monett, Mo. (Children's Cru.), July 22-26; DIXON: La Jolla, Calif, (camp), July 3-7; Gospel McCULLOUGH: La. Dist. Camp, July 1-7; Hazel­ Alma, Ark. (Maple Shade), July 28— Aug. 2 Concerts, western districts, July 9-21; Cale­ wood, N.C., July 10-14; New Bedford, Mass. STONE: Wauneta, Neb., July 8-12; Concerts donia, Ohio (tent), July 26— Aug. 4 (Smith Mills Camp), July 15-21; Louisville, Ky. (Neb ), July 13-31 DUNMIRE: Spencerville, Md. (Free Meth. Camp), (Silver Hgts. Camp), July 23-28; Can. Central STRICKLAND: Pittsburgh Dist. Camp, July 27— July 5-14; Nashville, Tenn. (Westside), July 16- Dist. Camp, July 29— Aug. 4 Aug. 4 21; E. Ky. Dist. Camp, July 22-28 McWHIRTER: Hendersonville, N.C. (Camp), July SWANSON: Oskaloosa, la. (Iowa Hoi. Camp), ELLWANGER: Europe, July 1-18 4-14; S.W. Okla. Dist. Camp, July 26— Aug. 4 June 28—July 7; Clarinda, la. (Children's Cru.), FELTER: Fruitland, Md. (Hoi. Camp). July 1-7; July 9-14; Indianapolis Dist. Boys’ Camp, July MEREDITH: Mitchell, S.D. (camp), June 28—July Bainbridge, Ohio (CCCU Camp), July 19-28 15-19; Indianapolis Dist. Girls’ Camp, July 22- 7 FILES & ADAMS: III. Dist. Camp, July 2-7; Rock­ 26 ford, III. (1st) Children's Cru., July 10-14; MICKEY: Dakota Dist. Camp, July 2-7; Forest- TAYLOR, ROBERT: Motivation Seminars, month Central Ohio Dist. Camp, July 19-28 burg, Tex. (Prairie Point), July 23-28; Grand­ of July FISHER, WM.: Central America. Month of July view, Wash., July 30— Aug. 4 TEASDALE: Arbovale, W.Va. (White Pine Camp), FLORENCE: Richmond, Ind. (Wayne Co. Camp), MONTGOMERY: Conway, Ark. (College Ave.), July 18-28 July 7-21 July 8-14 THOMAS, FRED: Topeka, Kans. (Oakland), July FREEMAN: Arenzville, III. (Bethel), July 8-14 MULLEN: Pine Orchard Free Meth. Camp, June 9-14 GORMAN: Americus, Ga. (1st), July 1-5; Man­ 28—July 7; Can. Central Dist. (Clarksburg TOEPFER: Lamed, Kans., July 22-28 chester, Ga. (1st), July 7-14; Clarkson, Ky. Camp), July 12-21; Can. Central Dist. (Peffer- TOMPKINS: Ft. Worth, Tex. (Polytechnic), July 9- (1st), July 19-28 law Camp), July 26— Aug. 4 14; Ga. Dist. Camp, July 15-21; Beebe, Ark. GREEN: Me. Dist. Camp, July 15-21; Mo. Dist. NEFF: University Park, la. (camp), June 27—July (camp), July 26— Aug. 4 Camp, July 22-28; N.E. Ind. Dist. Camp, July 29 7; Mancelona, Mich., (Missionary Camp), July UNDERWOOD: Camps, July 1-19 — Aug. 4 14-21; Manton, Mich. (Free Meth. Camp), VANDERBUSH: O’Neill, Neb (Wes.), July 7-14; GRINDLEY, GERALD: Hillsdale, Mich. (U.B. July 22-28 Rapid City, S.D. (Wes. Camp), July 29— Aug. 2 Camp), July 1-7; E. Mich. Dist. Wes. Camp, OVERTON: South Portland, Me. (Children’s Cru.), WALKER: Valley Center, Calif. (La Jolla Camp), July 12-21; Denton, Md. (Delmarva Dist. Wes. July 5-7; Me. Dist. Camp, July 8-14; Bath, Me. July 2-7; Caledonia, Ohio (zone tent), July 26— Camp), July 26— Aug. 4 (Children’s Cru.), July 17-21; Augusta, Me. Aug. 4 HARROLD: Searcy, Ark., July 14-21 (Children’s Cru.), July 24-28; Livermore Falls, WALLACE: Charleston, W.Va. (Calvary), July 15- HEASLEY: Seminole, Okla., July 9-14 Me. (Camp Waconda), July 29— Aug. 2 21 HEGSTROM: Climbing Hill, la., July 15-21 PARR: Fairland, Ind. (Triton Central), July 21; WELCH: Shelbyville, III. (camp), July 26— Aug. 3 HOLCOMB: Thompson Station, Tenn. (Jones Springfield, III. (Southside), July 28 WISEHART: Chicago Central Jr. High Camp, July Chapel), July 8-14; Nashville, Tenn. (West PASSMORE: Lothian, Md. (camp). July 18-28; 1-5; Central Ohio Dist. Youth Camp, July 19-28; Side), July 15-21 Lisbon, N.Y. (camp), July 30— Aug. 11 Lafayette, Ind. (1st), July 30— Aug. 4 JANTZ: Tilden, III. (cam p), July 18-28 PFEIFER: Ala. Dist. Camp, July 1-7 ZIMMERLEE: Hawaiian tour, month of July

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES golden wedding anniversary on Church. □ March 10. An open house was host­ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. McKee M r. and M rs. Ed Johnson were ed by children of the couple. Rev. celebrated their fiftieth wedding honored by the Cincinnati Price and Mrs. Fowler pioneered and anniversary, March 17, with an Hill Church in celebration of their established the Brandenburg (Ky.) open house. Hosting the event were fiftieth wedding anniversary. Both Wayside Church in June, 1946. Mrs. Lola Faye Wingo, Mrs. Elmer of the Johnsons have served on the Later, the name “ Wayside” was Osborne, and friends from the church board for a number of years, dropped. □ Monmouth, 111., church. and Mrs. Johnson has been church Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ramick of The McKees are the parents of pianist and organist. Pine Bluff, Ark., celebrated their five children and have four grand­ A special service was planned on fifty-ninth wedding anniversary children and six stepgrandchildren. their anniversary Sunday, and sur­ earlier this year. The Ramicks were During the morning worship service prise events included the presenta­ charter members of El Dorado at the Monmouth church, the cou­ tion of a large-print Bible and an (Ark.) First Church, and Mr. Ram­ ple repeated wedding vows. □ engraved anniversary plaque. A ick assisted in the construction of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Slack family-style dinner was held in the the present building. They both will celebrate their fiftieth wedding couple’s honor. have served the church in numer­ anniversary, June 9, at a reception The Johnsons have 1 daughter, 3 ous offices. Mrs. Ramick taught hosted by their children in Rising sons, 17 grandchildren, and 6 great­ Sunday school classes for more Sun, Ind. Mr. Slack is still active grandchildren. □ than 20 years. The couple has four in song evangelism. He has served Rev. and Mrs. Steward Fowler, children.They are presently mem­ in this work for the past 43 years Brandenburg, Ky., celebrated their bers of Pine Bluff (Ark.) First and his slate is up to date. □

26 HERALD OF HOLINESS CHURCH DEDICATIONS than $80,000, with only a small It is debt-free. Larry L. Cox was The Harmon, Okla., church indebtedness. Rev. Bill Harrison is pastor at the time of construction. pastor. □ The sanctuary will seat 125 and has dedicated a new sanctuary and educational building on the occa­ The Beebe, Ark., church held accommodations for overflow sion of its sixtieth anniversary cele­ dedication ceremonies for its newly crowds. A formal dedication was bration. District Superintendent remodeled sanctuary last fall. Pas­ postponed until a later date. □ Jerald R. Locke brought the dedi­ tor Billy J. Ferguson reported that The Oregon City, Ore., church catory message. The new facility new wall paneling, wall-to-wall car­ held dedication services for its new is fully carpeted and has central peting, padded pews, new furni­ sanctuary early this year. General heat and air. New cushioned pews ture, decorative beams, indirect Superintendent George Coulter of­ have been installed in the sanctu­ lighting, a baptistry, a new public- ficiated. Seating capacity in the ary. A. T. McKinley is pastor. □ address system, new windows and church is 450 with an overflow area Marysville (Calif.) Hailwood doors, and other work throughout designed to accommodate 700. The Community Church has rebuilt the building were all part of the new building includes a fireplace and dedicated a new facility. The total project. □ room, offices, and classrooms. A baptistry-fountain is designed in main church and educational unit The Mangum, Okla., church were destroyed in a fire on January held its first Sunday services in its the patio area. Bob Sutton is pas­ 15, 1972. The congregation returned newly completed facility on Feb­ tor. □ to worship in the school library, ruary 17. The building contains The Brazil, Ind., church sanc­ where the church had started al­ 3,200 square feet of floor space and tuary was dedicated early this year most 50 years before. was built at a cost just over $26,000. by General Superintendent George Present facilities are valued at $120,000 and are debt-free. The group had adequate insurance cov­ erage to take care of the rebuilding. With donated labor, many features were added to the new building to make it more usable and enjoyable. Willard E. Turner is the present - a pastor. □ The Aledo, 111., church dedicat­ ed its new facility last year accord­ ing to a report by Pastor Don Mess­ er. The building consists of 31,680 square feet of floor space for class­ rooms, and a sanctuary with a seat­ ing capacity of 280. Built by con­ tracted and donated labor, the structure is valued at $120,000. □ — s S B iS * The Northfield, N.J., church to devote more time has dedicated its new educational to Christian teaching unit valued at $40,000. The actual l/BSTJME

construction cost was less than l/D P T fftir t0to reach ur,churchi unchurched $18,000, due to donated labor. Pas­ ■ Du I Im L b°vs and 9ir,s and parents tor Duane B. Kaufman reports. “ This new addition has five class­ U Q O T IiiC t0 guide chi,dre" in I DU I ImL the experience of salvation rooms and an assembly room and is

used bv 50-80 children each week.” to discover and train □ VBSTIME additional workers Indianapolis Westbrook Church held a dedication service for its to gain new members for the church newly acquired property adjacent VBSIIME to the church on the occasion of its mortgage-burning ceremony for facilities on the existing site. Gen­ eral Superintendent Charles H. Strickland led in the act of dedi­ Clip and Mail This Handy Order Bla cation. Pastor J. E. Childress (who . 1974 SHIP TO has served Westbrook for the past Please send the following immediately for our planning ses­ S tre e t eight years) reports that the church sion s: C ity now owns over one-half million Quantity Total V-474 Introductory Packet State/Province - Zip dollars' worth of property. □ (nonreturnable) $6 95 CHECK or Money Order Enclosed $ The Greenbrier, Ark., church V-1174 Nursery Teaching Packet’ $2.25 V-2274 Kindergarten Teaching Packet' S2.25 CHARGE □ Church □ SS □ Personal held a dedication service for its new V-3374 Primary Teaching Packet' $ 2 .2 5 NOTE; On ALL charges please give location and name of church

sanctuary earlier this year with V-4474 Junior Teaching Packet' $ 2 .2 5 Church location (city) (state/province) V-5574 Teen Teaching Packet' $2 25 District Superintendent Boyd Han­ Church name _ VBS — Why. What. How? $1.50 cock delivering the dedicatory mes­ STATEMENT TO: (CST handbook— 8 or more, 10 percent discount) sage. The original church was built TO TAL , S tre e t on this site in 1905. The new sanc­ Add 5 percent for postage and handling (5c per $1 00) C ity

tuary will seat over 220 people and 'Lesson-correlated visual aids and activities State/Province -Zip the property is now valued at more \ll supplies sh ou ld h<‘ o rd ered T W O M O S 'T IIS b e fo r e yam YUS hef>ii

NAZARENE PUBLISHING H01SF. Coulter. District Superintendent the building is $225,000. The Sun­ 4,000 square feet of floor space. W. Charles Oliver also participat­ day school averages over 300. The Included in the building are six ed. The new building houses nurs­ old building has been converted classrooms, a nursery, pastor’s ery facilities, rest rooms, and adult into an education and multipur­ study, and sanctuary. The building classrooms. pose unit housing a day-care cen­ and its contents are valued at The sanctuary will seat 400. ter. E. Eugene Frame is the pastor. $75,000. It was built at a cost of Overflow space is designed to ac­ □ $33,000 with donated labor by men commodate an additional 200 peo­ The Florien (La.) Cenchrea of the congregation. The building ple. A carport and entrance has Church was dedicated by General and all furnishings were dedicated been provided for handicapped Superintendent George Coulter. debt-free. J. V. Taylor is pastor. □ people. The approximate cost of The new facility has more than

OF PEOPLE AND PLACES Ground-breaking ceremonies were conducted in December for the Charleston (W.Va.) Calvary Church’s new annex. The building is expected to cost $98,000 and is scheduled for completion this MWI! spring. It will include 11 new class­ rooms, office space, a kitchen, and a large multipurpose area suitable teachers and for recreation. leaders are The Sunday school attendance has grown from 54 on September reading . . . 17, 1972, to a record 313 late last year and an average attendance of 200. Membership has increased from 37 to 103 during the same In this SUMMER period. Finances have tripled. Ron­ issue of the EDGE . . . ald L. Jordan is pastor. □ Norfolk (Va.) First Church has Planning for a New Year officially changed its name to Vir­ Planning with Teachers ginia Beach (Va.) First Church. Planning Special Ministries The action was prompted by its re­ location from the Norfolk area to Bus Evangelism Virginia Beach. Senior Adults At the new site, construction is The Retarded under way for a complex to include a sanctuary with seating capacity of over 800, more than 40 Sunday school classrooms, offices, a separ­ Conning in this FALL ate fellowship hall with fireplace and kitchen, a full-size basketball issue of the EDGE . . . court, and a five-bedroom, two- U-35 White Paper Report, story parsonage. Situated on a lake that borders Wesley Tracy the back of the new property, the Saturation Evangelism, total worth of the new complex Elmer Towns and property will have an estimat­ ed value of $750,000 when work is Double Your Attendance, completed. Warren Foxworthy is Leslie Parrott pastor. Tim Bess is associate pas­ What Every New Teacher tor. □ Ought to Know A ground-breaking service was held recently at the McCrory, Ark., church for a new sanctuary. The structure will also include three Order a copy for each Sunday school rooms, and a church office and pastor’s study. The sanc­ s ------A ------\ tuary will seat 244. Bob Hayes is Teacher Q Supervisor pastor. □ Bus Captain B7 Children's Church The Churubusco, Ind., church recently broke ground for a new O' Caravan Guide Director sanctuary and education unit on a ^ m —— — ...... ** —— — ^ — ...... ——- — five-acre relocation site. Construc­ on your fall Church Literature-Supplies Order Blank. tion began in April. The church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary Individual subscriptions mailed directly to you are available at $2.50 in March. W. D. Johnson is pastor. per year. □

Nazarene Publishing House Post Office Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 The Syracuse (N.Y.) First RECOMMENDATION PREACHER AND PROFES­ Church used the theme “ Not Mrs. Doris M. McDowell is reentering the SOR DEAD AT 71 Somehow . . . but Triumphantly” field of full-time evangelism and has been Rev. Maury English Redford. 71. retired for its sixty-fifth anniversary cele­ commissioned as an evangelist by the Nazarene minister and retired member of the Washington District. She has a rich experi­ faculty at Trevecca Nazarene College, Nash­ bration. Special services were con­ ence in evangelistic ministries throughout ville. died March 4, after an extended ill­ ducted. the denomination. Her ministry can be bene­ ness. Dr. Roy H. Cantrell, former ficial to any church. You may contact her at Funeral services were conducted by Dr. C. 2531 18th St. N.. Arlington. Va. 22201.—Roy pastor of the church and president E. Shumake. Rev. C. T. Duckett, and Rev. E. Carnahan. Washington district superin­ Neil Wiseman at Calvary Church of the emeritus of Bethany Nazarene Col­ tendent. Nazarene, Antioch, Tenn. lege, was guest speaker. The Syra­ Rev. Redford, ordained elder in 1924, was cuse Post-Standard gave extensive MOVING MINISTERS pastor of Nashville Southside, later changed news coverage of the event. Letters to Calvary, for more than 30 years. He was CALVIN S. FENDER from Bristol (Va.) Brent­ pastor on the Mississippi District for 3 years, wood to Floyd. Va. of greeting were received from gen­ and during this time built the Hattiesburg JIMMY DALE GRAHAM from Larned. Kans.. eral and district church leaders and Church of the Nazarene. to Booneville, Ark. Rev. Redford joined the Trevecca College former pastors. ELWYN A. GROBEfrom Drumheller, Alberta, faculty in 1931 and served until his retire­ Mrs. Pearl M. Adsit, member for Canada, to Calgary (Alberta, Canada) 17th ment in 1966. Some of his responsibilities 64 years, was honored. Five area Ave. while at Trevecca were: high school principal; REGINALD HOGAN from Manchester (En­ churches which grew out of First dean of School of Religion; taught Hebrew, gland) Brooklands to Watford (England) Church sent representatives. Wil­ classical Greek, modern Greek, also religious W oodside. subjects and American history. He is well liam L. Poteet is pastor. □ IRA CARL KOONS from Livingston. Mont., known in church circles for his research on the to Laurel, Mont. beginnings of the Church of the Nazarene and CHARLES S. MILLER from Missoula, Mont., his b ook The Rise of the Church of the Naza­ to Weiser. Ida. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY rene, which was published in 1948 by the DONALD F. MOORE from associate, to INFORMATION Nazarene Publishing House. He received the Petaluma, Calif. Merit Award at the General Assembly in 1968. KENTUCKY—June26-27. First RICHARD PATMORE from Hagerstown, Md.. Rev. M. E. Redford was married to Miss United Methodist Church, 99 S. to Erma. N.J. Alta Estelle Lindsay of Jackson County, Central Ave., Somerset, Ky. 42501. Mississippi. Mrs. Redford, with a B.S. de­ Host Pastor: A. A. Farris. General gree in science and a master’s degree, taught Superintendent: Dr. V. H. Lewis. at Trevecca Nazarene College from 1931 until her death in July. 1969. NEBRASKA—June 27-28. Rev. Redford is survived by a son, Lt. Com ­ Church of the Nazarene, 33rd and mander M. E. Redford, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Ave. “ Q ,” Kearney, Neb. 68847. Harold Twitty, Orlando, Fla.; and two sisters: Host Pastor: Willard Emerson. Mrs. Lillie Sue Metagar, San Diego, Calif.; and Mrs. Willie Mae Curtis. Whites Creek, General Superintendent: Dr. T en n . □ Charles H. Strickland. June 23—What to Do on Your Va­ UPSTATE NEW YORK—June VITAL STATISTICS 27-28. District Camp Center, 120 cation White Church Rd., Brooktondale, June 30—From “ Fugitives” to “ Pil­ DEATHS grims" EARL DAVIDSON, 71, died Apr. 22 in N.Y. 14817. Host Pastor: John Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Funeral serv­ Cramer. General Superintendent: ices were conducted by Rev. Maurice West- Dr. Orville W. Jenkins. MINISTER-EDUCATOR macott and Rev. Leonard Sparks. He is CHICAGO CENTRAL—June SUCCUMBS TO survived by his wife, Ruth; 6 sons, 3 daugh­ ters, 25 grandchildren, and 4 great­ 28-29. College Church of the Naza­ HEART ATTACK grandchildren. rene, Olivet near Bresee, Bourbon­ Dr. J. Russell Gardner, 82, died ALBERT W. ERRICKSON, 84, died Mar. 9 nais, 111. 60914. Host Pastor: Bill while asleep in the study of his in Clearwater. Fla. Funeral services were Draper. General Superintendent: Pomona, Calif., home on April 18. conducted by Rev. Carl Hall and Rev. C. E. Winslow. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; Dr. George Coulter. His ministry included pastorates at one son. Rev. James H.; one daughter, Mrs. DAKOTA —July 4-5. Jam es­ Pasadena (Calif.) Bresee Church; Martha Rhoe; and two grandchildren. town College Chapel, Jamestown, and at two other California MRS. DOROTHY HAMMER, 64, died May N.D. 58401. General Superinten­ churches—Alhambra and Berke­ 7 in Nampa. Ida. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Rev. Charles E. Higgins. She is dent: Dr. V. H. Lewis. ley. He also pastored at Nampa survived by her husband, Eldro; one son, NEW ENGLAND— J u ly 4-6. (Ida.) First Church. LeRoy A. Smith; one daughter, Veronica; Lahue Building, ENC Campus, 23 Dr. Gardner’s ministry included one adopted daughter. Eleonor Aquilla; one E. Elm Ave., Wollaston Park, a teaching career. He served as a stepson, John; two foster children. Joann Coleman and Sherrie Williams; and nine Mass. 02170. Host Pastor: Tim o­ professor at Olivet Nazarene Col­ grandchildren. thy Smith. General Superinten­ lege, Kankakee, 111.; Pasadena Col­ ARTHUR EUGENE HIBBERD. 83, died dent: Dr. George Coulter. lege, Pasadena, Calif.; Northwest Apr. 5 in Fremont, Calif. Funeral services Nazarene College, Nampa, Ida.; were conducted by Rev. Ellen Rowan and SOUTHWESTERN OHIO— Rev. R. J. Nikkei. He is survived by his wife, July 5-6. Cincinnati Convention and Azusa Pacific College in Cali­ Rev. Helen; 1 son, Rev. Ray E.; 4 daughters, Center, 5th & Elm St., Cincinnati, fornia. Rachael Ruth, Belva Bradshaw, Opal Stub­ Ohio. Host Pastor: Morris Chal- Survivors include Dr. Gardner’s blefield. and Georgia Stanley; 15 grand­ wife, Marion; two daughters, Mrs. children; and 11 great-grandchildren. fant. General Superintendent: Dr. MRS. R. H. KIFER. 70, died Nov. 3, 1973, Eugene L. Stowe. □ Elaine Baugus and Mrs. Sharon in Muskogee, Okla. Funeral services were Sims; and one son, James. conducted by Rev. John L. H arrison and Rev. Marion Guy. She is survived by her ANNOUNCEMENT Funeral services were held at Up­ land (Calif.) First Church on April husband, Ray; 2 sons, Gene and Boyd Ray; The Manzanola (Colo.) Church of the 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Sayes and Mrs. Nazarene is celebrating its fortieth anni­ 23. Rev. Irving E. Sullivan, Dr. Neva Zoe Bozeman; 10 grandchildren; and versary on June 30. All former pastors and Cornelius P. Haggard, and Dr. 1 great-grandchild. members are invited to come and worship Paul S. Rees were officiants. Music MRS. BERTHA B. KLASSEN, 79, died Dec. with us in an al'-day service. Lunch will be was provided by John C. Campbell, 14 in Lindsay, Calif. Funeral services were served. Correspondence may be directed conducted by Rev. David Alexander in to Rev. Eldred L. Van Pelt, P.O. Box 155. organist, and the Azusa Pacific Terra Bella, Calif. She is survived by four Manzanola, Colo. 81058. College Concert Choir. □ sons. Rev. Ervin. Louis, Malvin, Harold; one

JUNE 19, 1974 29 daughter, Phyllis; two brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; and seven great­ grandchildren. ETHEL GOOKIN MACKEY, 67, died Apr. 26 in Greeley. Colo. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jim Christy and Rev. W. C. Keith. She is survived by her husband, Earl; two sons, Stanley and Edward; one sis­ ter; and six brothers. OF RELIGION FRED W. MONDEAU, 68, died A pr 21 in Longview. Wash. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ronald E. Persyn at Wil­ lamette, Ore. He is survived by his wife. Verda; 2 sons; 2 daughters; and 12 g ran d ­ children. MRS DE EETTE RAIRIGH, 76. died Mar. 8 in Lake Odessa. Mich. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Earl Frost. She is NCC REPORT: 62.4 PERCENT OF AMERICANS HOLQ A survived by her husband. Rev. Glenn; two RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION. The number of Americans having daughters, Mrs. Donald (Peggy) Curell and some religious affiliation has leveled out at 62.4 percent, accord­ Mrs. Lincoln (Frances) Owen; a son, Glen- ing to the annual tabulation by the National Council of Churches. wood; four grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; and two sisters. Atotal of 131,424,564 members of churches and synagogues MRS. LAURA IRENE RICE. 89, died Apr. is reported in the 1974 Yearbook of American and Canadian 18 in Lancaster, Calif. Funeral services Churches, up only 35,000 from the previous tally—but at the were conducted by her grandson, Rev, Ken­ same percent of population reported a year earlier. neth Schubert. Burial was at Redondo If any trend is shown by'the new figures, the National Coun­ Beach, Calif. MRS. MABEL SECRIST, 85, died Apr. 14 cil said, it is that the older, so-called “mainline Protestant" de­ in Carnegie. Okla. Funeral services were nominations, continue to lose members while theologically con­ conducted by Rev. Bob Williams. She is sur­ servative or strongly evangelistic groups are generally gaining. vived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Myrle Lucas. Mrs. Statistics reflected in the 1974 Yearbook, published May 13 Alice Smith, and Mrs. Dorothy Whitcomb; by Abingdon Press, are largely from the calendar year 1972. They I son, C. F.; 22 grandchildren. 49 great­ were supplied by 223 religious groups, the same number report­ grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grand- children. ing for the 1973 Yearbook. MILFORD M. STULL. 81, died Apr. 19 in The report shows 71,648,521 Protestants; 48,640,427 Roman Detroit Lakes. Minn. He is survived by two Catholics (a 1972 figure), 6,115,000 Jews, and 3,739,620 mem­ grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and bers of Eastern churches. one brother, Clyde. Included in the Protestant total are Jehovah’s Witnesses and BIRTHS Mormons (Latter-Day Saints), who are not, strictly speaking, to LYNN AND KATHY (JOHNSON) AR­ Protestants. □ NOLD, Colorado Springs, a boy, Robert Donnell, Apr. 19. CHRYSLER PRESIDENT NAMED CHAIRMAN OF NATIONAL to REV. CONRAD AND ANN (SEARS) CARRIGAN. Sikeston, Mo., a boy. Charles BIBLE WEEK. John Riccardo, president of the Chrysler Corpo­ Wayne, Apr. 9. ration, has been named national chairman for the thirty-fourth to WALTER AND REVA (GODWIN) COOK, annual interfaith National Bible Week (Nov. 24—Dec. 1), accord­ Ironwood, M ich., a boy. Gordon Scott, Apr. ing to Deane Baker, president of the Laymen’s National Bible 12. Committee. to REV. ROBERT J. AND SUSSANA (COOK) DAVISON, Lansing, Mich., a boy. "The individual reading and study of the Bible was an ac­ Aaron James. Apr. 27. cepted norm in the lives of those who founded America and to DAVID AND SANDRA (MILLS) EVER­ guided her destiny in the formative years of this nation," Mr. ETT, Bethany, Okla.. a boy, Darin Blake, Riccardo said. “The Bible has been the principal Source of in­ May 3. spiration and guidance for millions of Americans throughout our to LEON AND RHONDA (DAVIS) HEN­ DRIX, College Park, M d., a boy, Tim othy history.” □ Leon, May 13. to MILEN AND JEAN (HAWKINS) HOW­ TENS OF MILLIONS IMPERILED BY FOOD CRISIS, U.N. ARD, Garrett, Ind., a boy, Shaun Michael, TOLD. UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. “Tens of millions of human lives Apr. 20. are suspended in the delicate balance between world population to ALLYN AND JUDY (RICHARD) ROSE- GRANT, Colorado Springs, a girl. Heather and food supplies,” according to a Declaration presented to Cher6, Mar. 15. UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim by a group of prominent to JIM AND ELAINE (BYRD) SANER. persons representing more than 1,000 public leaders from nearly Rantoul, III., a girl, Lora Ann, Apr. 28. 100 countries. to TIM AND DORIS (LATIMER) TWOHIG, British author and scientist C. P. Snow read the Declaration Arcadia, Fla., a boy, John Patrick, Mar. 2. to JERRY AND PATTY (MANGUM) VAN in a special ceremony at the UN. The Declaration calls on govern­ ORDER, Cambridge. Ida., a boy. Jerem y ments, organizations, and men and women everywhere to: Daniel, Mar. 19. —Give high priority to programs which will increase the pro­ duction of grains and other food staples. MARRIAGES —Encourage sound population policies relevant to national CHARLOTTE M. HALE and GREGORY D. MORRIS at Anchorage. Alaska, Mar. 30. needs. DORCAS FREDRICKSON and DAVID G. —Recognize the interdependence of the world community KIPP at Minneapolis, Minn., Apr. 5. and the obligation of the developed and developing countries to CATHY JEAN PHILBRICK and THOMAS cooperate. ANDREW BECKWITH at Keene, N.H.. May II —Establish sufficient food reserves, now sorely lacking. —Recognize that world resources are finite and that birth DIRECTORIES rates must eventually be brought into reasonable balance with BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTEN­ lowered death rates. DENTS—Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas The Declaration was signed by 19 members of the U.S. City. Mo. 64131. Edward Lawlor, Chairman; Senate and 32 members of the House of Representatives. □ Eugene L. Stowe. Vice-chairman; Orville W. Jenkins. Secretary; George Coulter, V. H. Lewis, Charles H. Strickland.

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■ What do you think of telling off-color jokes? Some of our pastors are more guilty than lay members. I hope you are mistaken in think­ It is exactly this sort of thing joking, which are out of place, but ing that pastors are guilty of telling that hides behind the old English rather thanksgiving.” off-color jokes. of the King James Version in Ephe­ The whole of modern communi­ If we mean the same thing by sians 5:4, “ Neither filthiness, nor cation needs cleansing, from the “off-color,” I think such jokes are foolish talking, nor jesting, which so-called Oval Office on down. thoroughly reprehensible and no are not convenient.” One little boy, rebuked by his Christian—ministerial or lay— The NIV translates Ephesians teacher for swearing, said, “ Why should ever be guilty of passing 5:3-4 clearly and relevantly: “ But shouldn’t I? Mom and Dad and the them on or knowingly exposing among you there must not be even President all swear.” himself to the hearing of them. a hint of sexual immorality, or of I recognize that swearing may be I enjoy clean humor as much as any kind of impurity, or of greed, a psychological compensation for anyone. But there’s enough dirt in because these are improper for insecurity. But that doesn’t excuse modern life without soiling our hu­ God’s holy people. Nor should there it—nor does passing it o ff as mor with it. be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse “ salty.”

■ I have heard it argued that it is wrong to eat meat, that God’s original purpose was that man eat only herbs and fruit (Genesis 1:29), and that there was no meat eating until after the Flood. Is this true? Probably not. It is based on an divinely commanded Old Testa­ One of the signs of the end time argument from silence. The fact ment ritual (Exodus 12:3-10, and will be the emergence of vegetarian that the eating of meat is not spe­ throughout Exodus and Leviticus). cults, “ commanding to abstain cifically mentioned before Genesis Jesus ate the Passover—which in­ from meats, which God hath 9:3 does not prove that it had not cluded the flesh of the paschal created to be received with thanks­ occured before. lamb—with His disciples (Mat­ giving of them which believe and Genesis 9:3 (part of what is thew 26:17-21 and each of the other know the truth” (1 Timothy 4:3). known as the Noachian covenant, three Gospels), and cooked and ate A person might argue a vegetari­ God’s covenant with all men) does fish after the Resurrection (John an diet on medical grounds, with not sound at all like a concession to 21:9-14). extremely dubious success. He human sinfulness: “Every moving There were vegetarians among could not reasonably argue against thing that liveth shall be meat for the New Testament Christians, but meat as food on theological you.” Paul describes these as “ weak” in grounds. Meat eating was part of the the faith (Romans 14).

■ What is generally considered to be the correct scriptural interpretation of Hebrews 6:1, “ Let us go on unto perfection"? There would probably be no com­ struction a little more seriously, The difference is that whatever plete consensus. Many would de­ would identify the “perfection” “ perfection” means, it is not some­ fine “perfection” as “maturity,” here with “ perfect love” or Chris­ thing we attain by our own effort, and see this as a parallel to Ephe­ tian perfection (Matthew 5:48; but is provided for us by the active sians 4:14-15, “ That we henceforth 1 John 4:17-20). agency of God’s grace. be no more children, tossed to and In this case, the parallel would My personal view is that He­ fro, and carried about with every be Hebrews 10:14, “ For by one of­ brews 6:1-6 presents the alternative wind of doctrine, by the sleight of fering he hath perfected for ever spelled out in Hebrews 10:39. It is men, and cunning craftiness, them that are sanctified.” an injunction to “ follow peace with whereby they lie in wait to de­ In the Greek New Testament, all men, and holiness, without ceive; but speaking the truth in what is translated into English as which no man shall see the Lord” love, may grow up into him in all an active verb (“ let us go on” ) is (Hebrews 12:14). things, which is the head, even actually a passive verb—literally, Failure at this point will lead Christ.” “let us be borne on” (Marshall’s eventually to the very real peril de­ Others, taking the original con­ Literal Interlinear). scribed in Hebrews 12:15-17.

JUNE 13, 1974 LOUISIANA DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TOP CHURCHES IN “HERALD” CAMPAIGN In its final report for the 1974 Herald campaign, the Louisiana District showed New Iberia (La.) First Church out front. The church received Blue-Ribbon status when it reached 400 percent of its quota. R. A. Isbell is pastor. Winnsboro (La.) First Church, cited as leader in an earlier report, concluded its campaign with 331 percent and moved into second place for the district’s Red-Ribbon Award. William D. Brecht is pas­ tor. The Jonesboro, La., church was named third-place winner—White- Ribbon church. It reached 225 per­ The missionary class at Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, recently cent of its goal. Clarence Cawvey is collected $200 for the purchase of four Communion sets for four mission pastor. churches in Jamaica. Rev. Dwight Neuenschwander is professor of the class. Other churches received district Pictured in the front foreground of the class are (1. to r.): Rev. Neuen­ recognition for outstanding schwander; David Austin, treasurer; Carl Henson, class president; and Mrs. achievements. Paul F. Wankel, L. S. Oliver, wife of the college president and general president of the Naza­ pastor at New Orleans Downtown rene World Missionary Society. Church, served as district cam­ In a thank-you letter received from Rev. Jerry L. Demetre, field super­ paign manager. □ intendent in Jamaica, he stated, “ Already we purchased one set and have taken it to our work at Castle Mountain. We organized the group into a full church on February 3 and presented the Communion set to them. Following NEWS OF REVIVAL, 1974 the presentation, we served Communion. It was a very blessed time indeed. We Excel, Ala., church reports a continuing have 20 full members received by profession of faith. God gave us new souls revival which began last year and has re­ from the crusade I held that week." sulted in sizable growth in the teen group — from 6 to 40. The teens began holding prayer meetings at school during the recess period with a group of nearly 100 attend­ ing. Other victories include conversions, hearts sanctified, and attendance growth in Sunday service crowds. Joseph Harsh- 45 to 60 years old? Get a hedge against man is pastor. □ inflation — plus an income for life. Indianapolis Ritter Avenue Church ex­ perienced revival under the ministry of Evangelists Dick and Lucille Law earlier Consider Horizons UNITRUSTS this year. Many seekers found Christ, finances came easy, and Pastor George C. Your return each year is based on a percent of the Sherry reported excellent crowds. □ current growing market value of the trust assets. Van Nuys (Calif.) First Church saw an With Unitrusts, there are sizable income tax attendance peak of 368 in its outreach min­ istry during the week of February 17. The benefits, relief from money management worries, total outreach attendance included bus reduced estate taxes and probate costs. ministry and weekday Bible clubs for neighborhood children. Rev. Jack Nash is Write for free informative booklet. pastor and Clarence J. Barrows is director of outreach. □ At the Sylvania, Ohio, church, revival Take a wise look ahead gSSrJmmm! services were conducted early this year by Evangelist and Mrs. Asa Sparks. Pastor Carlos H. Sparks reported good attendance in spite of unfavorable weather conditions. There were ! ! seekers who found spiritual PROGRAMS help a! the altar. T h e evangelists conduct­ ed outreach classes in evangelism and, due to the effort, a new couple has since Rev Crew: become active in the local church. □ Please send me without charge The Vernon, Tex., church preceded its or obligation a copy of revival with prayer, visitation, and adver­ Charitable Remainder Unitrusts tisement. The small congregation called Div. of Rev. R. F. Lindley of Bethany, Okla., as Life Income Gifts evangelist. There were seekers at the altar Mr. & Bequests nightly. Expenses were met. Pastor E. W. M rs. Attn.: M iss Brown reported that the revival closed on a high spiritual tone with new converts and Rev. Robert W. Crew A ddress backsliders reclaimed. □ CHURCH OF THE C ity Texhoma (Okla.) First Church closed a NAZARENE 10-day revival the first week of April with 6401 The Paseo S ta te . Zip Rev. R. B. Kelly of Bethany, Okla. There Kansas City, Mo. were 16 seekers who were saved or sancti­ . Tel. 64131 B irth D ate fied. Several new people in the community were reached during the meeting. Pastor Bill G. Smith reported for the church. □

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hen Paul warned the disciples at very toothy greeting. W Philippi to beware of dogs he prob­ Fortunately I caught the door just ably had a certain type of people in before he arrived. Holding with all my mind. But I believe he also could have strength and praying that the screen included the same kind of animal you would do likewise, I added my voice to see out in your neighbor’s yard. my knocking. But it was all in vain. Dogs with four legs that bark and bite Only the dog was home and he didn’t are dangerous, too. They roamed the seem to want company. streets of the ancient world as scaven­ I stood there holding the screen door gers and were dangerous. While most and pleading for peaceful coexistence, dogs today get better care, any Chris­ but the dog was convinced I was a bur­ tian who has ever been out on visitation glar and was determined to protect the knows that Paul’s advice had better be household. heard. After what seemed like an hour, the While in a revival some years ago, we dog tired of the ridiculous and turned to went to a nearby town to visit a family go away. I decided to do likewise. But for the first time. Pulling up in the yard, that was a mistake. This time he got to I saw the big bulldog. But he was at­ the door before I did and out he came. tached to an equally big doghouse by a I was running backward, kicking at log chain. the dog and calling for help when a 10- Getting out of the car, we walked con­ year-old boy came around the corner. I fidently in his general direction. What I have never been quite so glad to see a didn’t notice was that the doghouse was junior boy before. not fastened to anything. Here came the In the poorest style you have ever big bulldog after us, dragging the dog­ heard I explained the reason for my visit house behind him. and the location of our church. The boy Fortunately the added weight cut his came. In fact the whole family started running speed down below ours. But we attending. added three families to the Sunday The entire family was converted in the school—this one, his brother and fam­ months to come. They joined the church; ily, as well as father and mother. It was the man eventually became Sunday worth a little run. school superintendent; the mother Many years ago, before I was called to served several years as missionary so­ preach, I went out alone on visitation ciety president; and the daughter is now one summer day. Finding the address married to a Nazarene pastor. indicated on the prospect list, I knocked Dogs still give me moments to remem­ on the screen door. ber. But beyond the pooch there are still The family didn’t seem to be home but families waiting for someone to bring the family dog was very much available. the gospel to them. Beware—but don’t He came charging at the screen with a let them stop you. □ THREE NAZARENES KILLED lege asked for the privilege to come Milton Smith, who retired at the IN TO R N AD O —at their own expense—and work assembly after 52 years of ministry. The tornado which struck Ken­ in any capacity. Thirty-seven of these were in pas­ tucky on April 3 made a wide strip Day and night the calls came. It toral and evangelistic work and 15 through Albany, Clinton County, has been weeks now since the years as a district superintendent of Ky. In some places it was almost disaster. But daily the expressions the Arkansas and Florida districts. one-half mile wide. Some 110 of love come in. It seems like an un­ Dr. Smith plans to make his home homes were destroyed along with ending stream. What a church! I’ve in Kansas City. □ 125 barns, other buildings, live­ been a member of it for 40 years. I stock, and timber. was never more proud of it than THE DEATH OF TWO Eight people lost their lives. when I watched it perform in a VETERAN MISSIONARIES Three of the dead were from the crisis. Albany (Ky.) Northside Church. Nazarenes care. They’ll invest Rev. John M cKay, 78, was killed when struck by an auto­ These were Cletis Boils, 41; his millions for missions. They’ll also wife, Betty, 37; and their son open their hearts to those in need at mobile, May 13, in Chattanooga, Michael, 10. One remaining son home. Tenn. He had been Lonnie, 17, had his left leg ampu­ Ask them, “Who is Howard serving as an associate pastor for the First tated and both arms broken. Rickey? Where is Xenia, Ohio?” Church of the Naza­ Betty and Michael had been to Their reply, “ W e’re not real sure. Caravan that afternoon and had But they have suffered loss. They rene of that city. been home about 45 minutes when are a part of our church family. We The accident oc­ curred as Rev. McKay the storm hit. They were all on want to help.” their way to a storm cellar at a I saw a lethal tornado strike, was returning from a neighbor’s home. All of their earth­ without mercy, a helpless pastor Bible study. ly goods were lost. and people! John M cKay served for 32 years as a missionary in India. He is sur­ Lonnie was taken to the St. Then I saw a loving avalanche, vived by his wife, Mary Estelle; Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky., filled with tender mercy and Chris­ and one daughter, Kathleen Eliza­ and is now with his mother’s tian compassion, move irresistibly parents. to those innocent victims! And beth (Mrs. Myron) Wise. Funeral services were held in First Church Funeral services were held Sat­ brought healing for the hurt! with Rev. Earl Vennum officiating. urday, April 6, at the Northside The tornado and the avalanche! Church. Pastor R. D. (Bob) Roeper These two. And the greater of these Mrs. Jessie Eades, 55, who had officiated. was the avalanche! □ served in the Cape Verde Islands for 22 years, died of cancer in Ire­ Surviving are Cletis’ and Betty’s land after a lingering parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bur Boils —Dallas Baggett illness. Her death and Mr. and Mrs. Corb Gibson; District Superintendent and several brothers and sisters of Southwestern Ohio jt came on May 12. She both parties. □ \.m ^ i s survived by her , * husband, Ernest; and MORSCH ELECTED one daughter, Marga- THE TORNADO SUPERINTENDENT IN — ret Ann. AND THE AVALANCHE (CENTRAL) FLORIDA Mrs. Eades was a April 3, 1974. Xenia, Ohio, will Rev. James V. Morsch was sister of Mrs. Clifford never forget that day. The terrify­ elected district superintendent of Gay, who also was a missionary to ing tornado was too horrible to be­ the (Central) Florida District in its the Cape Verde Islands and pre­ hold. And too terrible to believe. annual assembly, ceded her in death two years ago. □ Via the news media, all the conti­ May 21, on the sev­ nent heard the story. enth ballot. Rev. But have you heard what fol­ Morsch is at present lowed the tragic twister? It was a pastor of the First beautiful and blessed experience. Church of the Naza­ Nazarenes across the nation rene in Nashville, reacted. They prayed. They cared. Tenn. He has been a And shared. All circuits into Xenia pastor for 21 years, were closed. Roads were blocked by serving churches in Lomax and debris and guarded by National Pekin, 111., and Oklahoma City, Guardsmen. But nothing could prior to going to Nashville in 1970. stop the stream of love rising in Rev. Morsch has served on the Nazarene hearts. They called the General Board and a number of im­ district office in Middletown. How portant commissions and commit­ could they help? tees for the denomination. He is The Plymouth, Mich., church recent­ One of the general superinten­ widely known for the multiple min­ ly celebrated its forty-first anniver­ dents was on the phone in a matter istry of his church in Nashville and sary. A bronze plaque with the names of hours. Dr. Ted Martin (NIS) is in demand as speaker in Sunday of 13 charter members was unveiled. wanted to let other Nazarenes school conventions and confer­ Mrs. Nettie Kincaid, pictured with know. District superintendents, ences on urban ministry. He is a Pastor B. Edwin McDonald, is the only remaining charter member still pastors, laymen, churches, mission­ native of Leland, 111., and grad­ to hold membership in the church. ary societies . . . called, not only to uated from Olivet Nazarene Col­ Membership has grown from the express their concern, but to offer lege, Kankakee, 111. He is married original 13 to 325, with a weekly definite assistance: money, food, and has three sons and two daugh­ attendance of over 420. The yearly clothes, furniture. Young people ters. income of the church now exceeds from Mount Vernon Nazarene Col­ Rev. J. V. Morsch succeeds Dr. $ 120,000.

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