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£3 O <1 <. INDEPENDENT BAPTIST H‘ H I—' t—’ Published by The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Church CD (T) O O tr c fr* I—1 O M Volume 47 No. 9 Ju n e -Ju ly, 1975 (U C. -CrO Duly Recognized As Baptist Churches go tr1 Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, Jamestown,Ohio 4^ O' Grace Baptist Church, Geneva, Ohio »

Back row - (left to right)Mr. Wm. Reiter, Rev. Wm. Wheeler, Dr.Richard McIntosh, Mr. Donald Rickard. Front row - (left to right) Mr. Lyle Tilson, Mr! Van Loon, (Left to right) Rev. Raymond Luke, Rev. Earl Umbaugh, Rev. John Cook, Rev. Rol­ Pastor T. C. Fillinger, and Rev. Earl Umbaugh. and Globig. . .holding church’ s Constitution. On Saturday, May 10, 1975, a Recognition Council met at the Emmanuel Ten brethren from four different Baptist churches met together as a Baptist Church of Xenia, Ohio to consider recognizing the Shawnee Hills council to consider the propriety of recognizing the Grace Baptist Church Baptist Church of Jamestown, Ohio as a duly recognized Baptist Church. of Geneva, Ohio as a duly constituted Baptist church. Also meeting with Dr. Richard McIntosh of Cedarville College served as Moderator for the these brethren was our State Missionary, Rev. Earl Umbaugh. council. Rev. William Wheeler, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of The council elected Rev. Roland P. Globig of the Bible Baptist Church, Xenia, served as Clerk. The council was comprised of some 15 pastors North Madison, Ohio to be its Moderator and Rev. Raymond R. Luke of the and messengers, including Rev. Earl Umbaugh our State Missionary. Calvary Baptist Church, Painesville, Ohio to be its Clerk. After a very careful study of the church’s History, Constitution and The Moderator asked Rev. John Cook, pastor of the Grace Baptist Church, Articles of Faith, it was voted unanimously to recognize the Shawnee Hills Geneva to give a brief history of the church. The council also studied the Baptist Church as a duly constituted Baptist church. The church was com­ church’s Constitution, Articles of Faith, Covenant, and By-Laws. The mended for the work they had done in setting up their constitution. council found nothing in any section that would keep this church from be­ The pastor of this work is Rev. Thomas Fillinger. He began his work coming a duly constituted Baptist church. A motion was then made, there just recently. seconded and carried unanimously that the Grace Baptist Church of Geneva.. Ohio be recognized as a duly constituted regular Baptist Church. Fallsburg Baptist Church, Falls burg, Ohio La Rue Baptist Church, La Rue, Ohio

Pastor and Mrs. W. H. Radel This church, which is over 100 years old, and is presently pastored by Rev. W. H. Radel, invited a recognition council to meet on June 9th, 1975, to study and advise concerning their desire to be recognized as an indepen­ (Left to right) - Rev. Earl Umbaugh, Rev. Thomas Baxter and Rev. Frank Odor. . . dent and regular Baptist congregation. Rev. Earl D. Umbaugh served as holding church’ s Constitution. Moderator of the council and Rev. Robert J. DeBoer as Clerk. On May 5, the Fallsburg Baptist Church of Fallsburg, Ohio requested The council was represented by four churches of the area, twelve pastors that churches in fellowship with the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist and messengers, and two other individuals. After the usual statements, Churches of the Columbus area send pastor and messengers to the Falls­ questions and observations, the council voted unanimously to recognize burg Baptist Church for the purpose of recognizing the church as a duly the La Rue church as a duly organized Baptist Church. constituted Baptist Church. In its early history, the church was a Free Will Baptist church. Then it State Missionary, Earl Umbaugh, was elected Moderator of the Council united with the Northern Baptist Convention which is now known as the and Frank Odor, Pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, Newark, Ohio, was American Baptist Convention. In 1956, they voted out of the ABC and be­ elected as Clerk of the Council. . came an independent Baptist congregation. With a call for recognition, Rev. Tom Baxter, pastor of the Fallsburg Baptist Church, gave a state­ they have also sought fellowship with the GARBC and the OARBC. ment of the history, purpose, and organization of the local church. The Council of twenty - two pastors and messengers reviewed the Articles of Perry Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio Faith and the Constitution of the church. After a period of questions, sug­ gestions, and discussion, it was unanimously voted to recognize the Falls­ burg Baptist Church as a duly constituted Baptist Church. The Fallsburg Baptist Church has been sponsored by the Bible Baptist Church of Newark, Ohio and has been under the joint guidance of State Missionary, Earl Umbaugh, and The Fellowship of Baptists For Home Mis­ sions. Cherry Creek Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio On May 27th, at the Immanuel Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio, a Recog­ nition Council having been called, was held to consider recognizing the Cherry Creek Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio, as a duly constituted Bap­ tist Church. Council Moderator was Rev. William Abernathy, Immanuel (Left to Right) Mr. Bruce Whitmore, Mr. Ersill Gibson, Rev. Gordon Roloff, Mr. A. Baptist Church, Columbus and Clerk for the Council was Rev. William E. G. Spivey, Mr. Paul Holland and Mr. Richard Hamilton. Moser, Faith Baptist Church, Lancaster, Ohio. There were seventeen On June 3rd at 7:30 p.m., a recognition council gathered at the Perry that sat on the Council. Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio. The purposeof this meeting was to examine There was due deliberation over the Covenant, Creed and Constitution of the church’s covenant, confession of faith, constitution and by-laws. After the Cherry Creek Baptist Church during which its pastor, Rev. George a most thorough examination, it was unanimously voted to recommend the Myers and one of the deacons answered questions. A motion was then recognizing of this body of believers as a duly constituted Baptist Church. ; made that this fellowship of believers be recognized as a duly constituted Rev. Earl Umbaugh, State Missionary, was elected to be Moderator for the Baptist Church. council and Rev. Robert Marsh, Calvary Baptist Church, Massillon, Ohio Editors Note: We regret that we do not have a picture to run with this article. to be Clerk. There were seven area churches represented. 2 The Ohio Independent Baptist, June-July, 1975 HOLY ACTIVITY MUST UPHOLO ITS SANCTITY! The Ohio COUNCIL OF TWELVE "REMEMBER THE SABBATH Independent Baptist ZJhjd, SABBATH Dou^ f OAV, TO K E E P IT HOLY." EX.20:8

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Women’s Editor Mrs. Earl D. Umbaugh Larry D. Engle 5612 West Bancroft Toledo, Ohio—43615 2 150 Marhofer Avenue Stow, Ohio— 44224 Dean Henry 54 • Brown Street Second National Informissions Akron, Ohio— 4431 I State Missionary Earl D. Umbaugh 2 150 Marhofer Avenue Lynn E. Rogers R.82&N. Boyden Road Conference Planned For 1976 Stow, Ohio— 44224 Northfield, Ohio— 44067 “ The SonShallMake Them Free!” Rapids Baptist College, submitted is the theme adopted for the Infor­ the proposed program. It is to be missions '76 Conference. The In­ inaugurated with the keynote ad­ Bedford Pastor Reports formissions Board met May 1 in dress by Dr. Don Jennings, Inter­ semi-annual session at the Grand national Director of Enrichment On Inter-Church Council Rapids Baptist College and Semi­ and Evangelism for the Association nary, Grand Rapids. Plans were of Baptists for World Evangelism, Recently the Spring Meeting of the realized. He suggested that there initiated for the second national an international faith mission Greater Cleveland Inter-Church were three areas where we have conference on missions to be held board with headquarters in Cherry Council was held at Trinity C athed- to work together, we must pray at the Grand Rapids campus on Hill, New Jersey. On the ensuing ral at 22nd and Euclid in the City of together, learn together and work December 27-31, 1976. mornings a Bible study is pro­ Cleveland. Since Bishop Cosgrove together. Some of the significant grammed, followed by a two-hour of the Cleveland Diocese w a s strides forward in this direction Rev. Donald Trott,II, former plenary session including a panel speaking on the subject “What in the eyes of the Bishop include missionary to Hong Kong and Di­ and a question-answer period. Catholics and Protestants can do an entire week designated in his rector of the Executive Committee together” I felt compelled to attend church for public and private pray­ of Informissions, stated, “We who These plenary sessions will deal and learn more of the objectives of ers for unity and frequent Good are involved in preparing and plan­ primarily with the question, What the ecumenical movement. Friday services which include all ning Informissions '76 have a keen has been accomplished in world­ The thrust of the Inter-Church faiths. He named eight major de­ desire to work with college-age wide missions to this point in time? Council was made clear in the nominations cooperating presently adults in screening them into the The evening sessions will speak to literature handed to me as I enter­ in joint clergy councils. Those center of God’s will. The heart­ the question, What needs to be done ed. Literature on Racism, Aid for named included not only the Amer­ beat of our Savior—missions—lies from this point and beyond? Dependent Children and Project ican Baptist Convention, but the heavily upon our hearts, and we Learn. For Example: Clarify the Southern Baptist Convention. He want to convey this in a vivid way A total of 18 afternoon workshops social emphasis given by the coun­ stated “ these men are open to the to all who attend Informissions will treat specific areas of concern cil. I received nothing on salva­ spirit”. He stated, “It must be ’76.” Rev Trott went on to say that facing the missionary and mission­ tion, eternal life or Bible truth so understood that we included the “ this (Informissions ’76) could be ary-to-be. These will be give-and- dear to the hearts of true believers. Jewish community in our goals for one of the greatest student awaken­ take sessions with workshop lead­ The newly elected President, Rev. unity” . ings for world evangelization ever ers who “ have been there.” Henry Pickney from the United He concluded with a plea to live to assemble in our time!” A few of the workshop titles are: Presbyterian Church, in accepting within an ecumenical environment A Woman’s Role in Missions To­ his office stated the purpose of the and a cry for vigorous leadership Informissions — information a­ day, The Role of Social Action in Council as giving “ united witness in the ranks. “Individuals who bout missions — is designed to be Missions Today, Campus Minist­ of all churches and faith groups in really believe we can come to­ an orderly presentation of mission ries in Missions Today, The Role the Cleveland community” . gether are the true catalysts and principles and basics to the of Home Missions Today, The Po­ Bishop Cosgrove stated how com­ vehicles for unity. Believe in unity college-age adult. The stated ob­ litical Context of Missions Today, fortable he has felt for the past six and it will be possible” , he said. jectives reaffirmed by the Infor­ Black Churches in Missions Today, years with his “protestant broth­ “ Be honest and fight every temp­ missions Board are: and The Benefits of Baptist Mis­ ers and sisters”. Citing Pope tation to be suspicious. We must sion Boards. John's achievements in the area of understand suffering. Our great­ ecumenicity he emphasized that est suffering for our Lord is not To provide missions informa­ The program will begin on Mon­ “ now is the time for unity” . He in the area of what we endure, tion and challenge on a firm day evening and run through the referred to a meeting he had at­ but in the area of the things we foundation of Biblical principles week, closing with a watchnight tended where people broke up into want to do and can’t. Our differ­ and on a high spiritual and in­ commitment service and musical small groups for discussion and ences really make me suffer to­ tellectual level; to provide mis­ presentation on New Year’s Eve. said “ that is what hell is going to night. I am convinced that Chris­ sions information and challenge The public is invited to the plen­ be like” . The position of the Roman tianity has really never been tried. fully oriented to the local ary sessions each morning and to Catholic Church, according to the We will never know hope or joy church, Biblical separation and the evening services, but the work­ Bishop, has changed drastically. until we support each other.” Baptist distinctives with the shops are opep only to registrants. “ We have taken a roll-yes, a lead­ Certainly the obvious anti-scrip­ expressed hope that the Holy ing roll - in ecumenical affairs. tural motives and methods advan­ Spirit would call many young The first Informissions confer­ Key ecumenical leaders have been ced by Bishop Cosgrove should people to the ministry of the ence, held on December 27-31, placed in each diocese and even serve to renew the determination Word through worldwide mis­ 1974, was attended by 557 collegi- each parish on the local level. The of churches in our fellowship to sions. ates, faculty members and mis- ' ultimate goal of these is organic take a staunch Biblical stand for sionaries representing 37 univer­ oneness of all Christians.” Hewas the truth and against error. Not sities and six mission boards. careful to point out that by this he only should we stay clear of In keeping with the stated objec­ Missionaries from Chili, Hong does not mean uniformity. liberalism, but absolutely clean tives, program chairman Dr. Paul Kong, Bangladesh, the Niger, Li­ The Bishop spoke of unity of gov­ from those who cooperate with it. Beals, former missionary to the beria,* France, Brazil and the U.S. ernment within the churches but God’s Word demands it! Central African Republic and now participated as featured speakers did not suggest how this could be . . . .R e v . G a rris o n E . R ic e professor of missions at Grand or seminar leaders. June-July, 1975 The Ohio Independent Baptist 3 Sunday School Attendance Soaring Continue To Pray For Evangelist Morrell Accepts Call As Back in late April (or early May), our brother, Evangelist Ed. Mor­ Minister Of Youth rell, suffered a heart attack. He was hospitalized in Berwick,Penn­ sylvania. He was in that area in special meetings. He spent five days in the intensive care unit of the hospital. They were anxious days.' God in grace, has spared our brother. He is now convales­ cing - slowly. Physically, Brother Morrell is weak. There was a definite “ set­ back” . His doctor has informed If it were not for these buses, many would not be reached. him that he must slow down. He The Blessed Hope Baptist Church of Springfield, Ohio (Rev. Joseph C. must learn to “pace himself” on a Chapman, pastor) has seen the average attendance of its Sunday School permanent basis. He definitely increase from 180 in 1972 to 435 for the first part of 1975. This growth needs our prayers. Pray, too, for is attributed to a well organized, sensible bus program. his dear wife, Esther, and the In the first place, a pre-requisite to being a bus driver, one must love the family. Lord and have a real desire to see folk come to Christ. Not only do these We had the privilege of seeing bus drivers go out after folk on the Lord’s Day but, during the week, they Brother Morrell at Cedarville Col­ are busy (along with other church callers) visiting the homes of those who lege on June 7th. He was there have come to the services by bus. They have a very active “follow up” with his wife to attend the gradu­ program. ation of their daughter, Mrs. Lois Scott De Witt The church has grown to where its present facilities are inadequate. They Morrell Parr. recently purchased six and one-half acres of land about three miles from A letter to our brother encourag­ Mr. Scott De Witt has accepted a their present location. It is hoped that soon they will be able to build on ing him and letting him know you call to serve as Minister of Youth this land. are praying for him would be a and Visitation at the Blessed Hope To meet the present problem, they are renting a church building that blessing indeed. His mailing ad­ Baptist Church, Springfield, Ohio belongs to the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination. This dress is - Evangelist Ed. Morrell, (Rev. Joseph C. Chapman, pastor). building is not too far removed from their present location. It is being Jr., Box 525, Bedford, Ohio-44146. Our brother began this ministry on used as a Sunday School extension. June 1st. Recently , a fourth 66 passenger bus was purchased by individual gifts Mr. De Witt is a graduate of Grand from the people of the church. Average attendance on the large buses and Rapids Baptist College with a the 18 passenger Van was 243. ATTENDANCE IS GOING UP AND UP AND Please Continue Bachelor of Religious Education UP! degree. In Prayer Both in high school and college, Scott was active in athletics. While Ordained To Many friends of Rev. and Mrs. at college he received the “ most Opening Day George Meyers (FBHM mission­ valuable player” award in tennis. Gospel Ministry aries - Cherry Creek Baptist He was selected as a member of Services Held Church, Columbus, Ohio) prayed the National Christian College Ath­ for their son, Jon when he under­ letic Association Conference team. went a kidney transplant operation. Our brother came to know Christ He received his new kidney from as his own personal Saviour at the his mother. This operation took age of 17. After high school, he place on January 7th. attended a secular college in Grand Jon was doingvery well, however, Rapids, Michigan. However, he was in early June it was necessary that not satisfied with this training and he return to the hospital. In a let­ transferred to the Grand Rapids ter from his father, he stated the Baptist College. It was while there following - “Our son is back in that he dedicated his life to full the hospital but is better and we time Christian service. believe the Lord is going to bring Mrs. De Witt (Robin) also studied him through his latest problem.” at Grand Rapids Baptist College. We learned, as of this writing, She is musically inclined and has that he is now back home from the been active inSunday School teach­ hospital. The Meyers would ap­ ing and various youth ministries. preciate continued prayer in their Prior to his coming to Blessed son’s behalf. Pray for mother and Hope Baptist Church, Mr. De Witt dad, too. Their home address is was Director of Youth and Visita­ . . .and the choir sang. 547 Old Tree Place, Columbus, tion, First Baptist Church, Alto, Rev. Ron Edwards The Faith Baptist Church ofKen- Ohio - 43228. Michigan. An examination council met at the ton, Ohio, for a period of three The De Witts have a precious First Baptist Church in Elyria, years, held their Sunday services five month old daughter - Aimee.* • Ohio for the purpose of examining in a clubhouse at a golf course. On New Pastor At Mr. Ron Edwards for the gospel May 11th, however, they moved to ministry. There were 54 members their new location. They now have Blanchester Church years as Assistant Pastor in Music that comprised the council. Rev. a beautiful church building of their and Youth. Lynn Rogers of the Northfield Bap­ own. It is located on Highway 53 The First Baptist Church of Blan- tist Church served as Moderator in Kenton. Rev. and Mrs. Quick are now liv­ and Rev. Kenneth Nelson as Clerk. chester, Ohio recently called Rev. ing in Blanchester. They have a The Opening Day proved to be an Bradley Quick to be its pastor. little girl who is one year old. After careful examination the exciting one. At 9:00 a.m. a motor­ Our brother has accepted this call. We are confident the Lord will council recommended that the Em­ cade of forty cars led by Pastor He began his ministry thereonSun- richly bless our brother’s minis­ manuel Baptist Church of Lorain, and Mrs. Robert J. DeBoer and a day, June 15. try in Blanchester. Ohio proceed with the ordination. police escort made their way - a Brother Quick is a graduate of the • The church is most thankful for A very impressive ordination ser­ distance of two miles - to their new University of Michigan where he the faithful ministry of Dr. J ames vice was conducted by Rev. James building. Mayor Frank Cook began received his B.A. degree in Busi­ Grier of Cedarville College who McCoy, pastor of the Lorain the services at the church by cut­ ness Administration. He graduated served as Interim Pastor for the church. Special music was pre­ ting a ribbon. The choir sang from Grace Theological Seminary past seven months. Under his able sented by “ the Ramsey family” “Open The Gates Of The Temple” . in 1972 with a Master of Divinity leadership, they have seen the hand from LaGrange. Rev. Willis Hull, A record attendance was estab­ degree. While attending Grace of the Lord in blessing both numer­ pastor of the First Baptist Church lished at all services. One hundred Seminary, he also served for two ically and spiritually. in Elyria, delivered the ordination sixteen were in Sunday School and sermon. The charge to the candi­ 127 at the Morning Service. date was given by Pastor Harry The new building is a $100,000 Ramsey of LaGrange. The dedi­ structure with seating for 200 in MARKETING MAN NEEDED catory prayer was offered by Pas­ the sanctuary. There is a Fellow­ National mfg. of junvenile furniture desires to expand current market­ tor Robert Barrett of Amherst. ship Hall withSunday School rooms ing efforts to export markets. Our brother, Ron Edwards, is a adjacent to the sanctuary. A nur­ graduate of Cedarville College and sery is provided for the little ones We are seeking an aggressive marketing man with some experience Grace Theological Seminary. Mrs. and the Pastor’s study is next to in export required. Travelling will be a necessary prerequisite for Edwards is also a Cedarville Col­ the choir loft. Men of the congre­ this position. lege graduate and a teacher at the gation volunteered more than 3000 Salary and benefits to your experience and abilities. Elyria Christian Academy. hours of labor in construction. Rev. Edwards is now serving, as Rev. Donald W. DeBoer, the pas­ Send resume to: the Assistant Pastor at the Em­ tor’s son, preached at the Evening Dept. 2 manuel Baptist Church in Lorain, Service. He is the Associate Pas­ Swyngomatic Industries Ohio. Too, he is very active in the tor at the Kossuth Street Baptist Elverson, Pennsylvania Hebron District youth activities. Church in Lafayette, Indiana. - 19520 - 4 The Ohio Independent Baptist June-July, 1975 Summer Gospel Teams

The Abundant Life Singers Summer is a time of sharing for many Cedarville College students. In seminars for adults and a puppet presentation for children. addition to the numerous MIS participants, 21 students have committed The Abundant Life Singers are anticipating a musical ministry beginning their abilities and time to team ministries in the United States. Two teams on the West Coast, an area which has had little exposure to Cedarville will be traveling this summer for the College. College. Seven students in the group are members of a MIS team going to With a total ministry program, the Swordbearers group will be serving Australia during the first part of the summer. These students will return churches in areas of Arkansas, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, and Canada. The to California in mid-July, where the other members of Abundant Life will ten week ministry will include church services, youth rallies, camps and join them to begin an eight week tour from California to the East Coast and work in local churches. Each team member will be involved in the prep­ back to Ohio. The group is anticipating the release of their first L.P. aration and presentation of at least one seminar as well as music. Semi­ stereo album soon. To enrich and add variety to their presentation, the nars for young people will concern self-acceptance, the Christian and his group uses selected sound tracks and acapella arrangements as well as leisure, how to know the will of God, and dating. The team will also offer selections using piano accompaniment. Dedication Service To Speak At Montpelier A special Dedicatory Service was Rev. R. L. Matthews, Field Rep­ held June 22nd at the Faith Baptist resentative for our General Asso­ Church, Kenton Baptist Church, ciation of Regular Baptist Chur­ Kenton, Ohio. Rev. Robert J. De­ ches, will be speaking July 13 and Boer is the pastor of this church. 14 at the Montpelier Baptist The service began promptly at Church. Rev. Larry Smith is the 3:00 p.m. Dedication speaker was pastor of this church. Friends Rev. Lynn Rogers, pastor of the from the surrounding area are in­ Northfield Baptist Church. Others vited to these meetings. Dear Bruce: participating in the program were John 12:31 “ Prince of this world cast out"— If Satan was cast out at Christ’s Rev. Bruce H. Snyder of Elida, Pastor Is Ordained death, why is he still ruling the world now; and if he isn’t who is ruling the Ohio - Rev. Fred Crown, Jr. of world with so much sin? Findlay, Ohio -Rev. Dallas Gilles­ On May 30, 1975, at the Bible i; i; ANSWER pie of Stryker, Ohio - Rev. Merlyn Baptist Church in South Madison, Good observation, it shows you think about what you read. Jesus Christ pointed out that E. Jones of Defiance, Ohio - and Ohio, the pastor of the Church, His death would bring judgment upon the world and that Satan would be defeated, a Dr. Hugh Hall of Bellefontaine, Rev. Bernie Smith was examined prince of this world. Although Satan still conducts himself as Prince of this World, no Ohio. and recommended for ordination. :|!j one need bow to him because of the victory of the cross. “ And having spoiled princi- Special music was presented The Council consisted of Baptist * : palities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." by the Faith Baptist Church adult pastors from the area and mes­ choir under the direction of Mrs. sengers sent from their churches. X; Dear B ruce , Robert J. DeBoer. Brother Donald Pastor Smith was ordained at the John 12:40 and other verses told about God hardening someone’s heart or blind- L. Rettger played a trumpet solo Bible Baptist Church during the g ing someone spiritually. God is all fair, but how so here? and a trio from Pillsbury Baptist month of June. g ANSWER College, Owatonna, Minnesota g In each instance, you find the phrase, “ God hardened his heart,” you’ ll find that the ...... reported by H erb ert V an S choick individual had already beforehand hardened his heart toward God. God brings circum- sang. Council Clerk g stances into one’s life to make that person respond, and reveal his hardened heart. God g then in judicial judgment hardens the heart that has already been hardened against Him.

Dfifrnit ChathamS-/^ — Dear Bruce, What was significant about the fact that Christ asked Peter three times “ Lovest thou me? ’’ ANSWER Many feel that Christ asking Peter three times is reflective of the fact that Peter denied Christ three times. Each time Christ asked the question, Peter was made to think of his previous boast and denials. There is also the fact of the play on words Jesus uses for love (agapao, phileo) and the progressive tendency of the conversation.(Check more with your pastor on this).

>;! Wondering? Bewildered? Need advice? Well then, send your letters, questions and jx comments to “YOUTH ASK” c/o Bruce McDonald, Northfield Baptist Church, St. Rt. :£ 82 & N. Boyden Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067. g g Pastors and Youth Leaders, please draw your Youth’s attention to this new column. !;t;,Get them to start reading the O. I.B. and using the Youth Column. :>•

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS COMPLETE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PRELIMINARY LAYOUTS PARKING LOT DESIGN MASTER PLANNING TOPOGRAPHIC For Information, Call or Write FELLOWSHIP OF BAPTISTS FOR HOME MISSIONS l P.O. BOX 455 LAWRENCE F. WILSON n ,, ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 s Consulting Engineer x Phone: (216) 365-7308 3504 Worden Rd. Oregon, Oh.43616 DR. KENNETH A. MUCK, President ‘ Shmnston 419 691-5886 419 691-6561 .V 'r'.T . 3SSSSSL X Jfa-A . ■>- —• » - JS, / June-July, 1975 The Ohio Independent Baptist 5 Colleagues Honor To Construct West M oriah Missionary-Surgeon New Building Association Meets Ground breaking for the new audi­ Editor’s Note: The following article was torium and connecting foyer addi­ The May 13th meeting of the West; taken from THE MESSAGE. We feel it is tion to the present church structure Moriah Association was held in the of interest to many in our OARBC fellow­ of the Bible Baptist Church, New­ First Baptist Church of Galion, ship and are happy to place it in this issue ark, Ohio, was held at noon, Sun­ of THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST. Ohio. Rev. Wilfred Booth was the Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln Nelson have many day, April 20, after the morning host pastor. friends in our Ohio churches. service. The event was high­ At this meeting, Pastor Frank lighted by the beginning of a week Odor reported that the Bible Bap­ of Evangelistic services with Hugh tist Church of Newark, Ohio had U. Horner from Niagara Falls, New voted to become a part of the West York. Moriah Fellowship. It was voted The new structure will include unanimously to receive them. seating for approximately 360 with Also, Pastor Baxter of the Falls- a baptistry, dressing rooms, three burg Baptist Church reported that departmental rooms, pastor’s their church had voted to become study, and sound equipment room. a part of the West Moriah Fellow­ The church is being built under the ship. They, too, were received supervision of the Bucklew Con­ into the fellowship by unanimous struction Company, builders of vote. fine homes in the Newark-Heath Dr. Allen E. Lewis, President of area. Mr. Charles R. Bucklew Baptist Mid-Missions spoke at this and Mr. Ken Klimek, constructkon meeting in Galion. foreman, are both members of the Bible Baptist Church...... reported by William E. Moser, Rev. Frank Odor is pastor of the S ecre tary. Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln D. Nelson church. To thousands of people on the Island of Mindinao who have bene­ fited from his surgical skill, no award would be adequate to portray the esteem with which they regard Dr. Nelson. In the missionary GRAND RAPIDS BAPTIST COLLEGE community from the northern tip to the southernmost province of the Philippines, in time of illness, by telegram or radio communication, Dr. Link’s advice is the first sought. And is there ever a gather­ ing, be it missionary or national, where the good doctor is not ap­ proached with, “ Doctor, I have this pain. . .” Recognition, surely, of his ability. But the most meaningful recogni­ tion which could be accorded a sur­ geon in the Philippines was recent­ ly given by the Fellowship of the Philippine College of Surgeons, those medical colleagues most qualified to judge surgical skill. On Saturday, December 14, 1974, in the closing convocation of the 30th National Convention of the Philip­ pine College of Surgeons meeting in Baguio City, Dr. LincolnNelson was inducted into the College by the President, Dr. Enrique S. Filart. Selection by the College is recog­ nition of the surgeon’s exceptional surgical abilities and his high ethi­ cal a n d professional standing. After being nominated for induc­ tion, in addition to submitting evi­ dence of his extensive medical training and surgical experience, Dr. Nelson had to submit detailed written records of 100 of his major surgical cases to the Committee on Credentials. Fellow ABWE missionaries Don and Barb Love and Jim andShirlie Moore were able to share the joy of this grand occasion as we stood with Dr. Link’s happy wife, Lenore, and watched the colorful proces­ sional and joined in singing, with pride, the Philippine national anthem. Of the 90 some inductees, only one other foreigner was so honored. But then, after 23 years of medical-missionary ministry in the Philippines, Dr. Nelson cannot really be considered a foreigner. As a “ Fellow” in the College of Surgeons, the letters F.P.C.S. are now a proper addition to his M.D. —and those letters announce that which many have long known is now totally true —“ for he’s a jolly good ‘Fellow’.” . . . .by Mrs. Jas. Moore

AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND BIBLE CONFERENCES - PULPIT SUPPLY Danny Biggers P.O. Box 107 Summer 1975 Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 WRITE TO: SPORTS CAMP, 1001 E, Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Bible Doctrine set forth in light of historical background, catagories of doctrine and Greek Exegesis. v 6 The Ohio Independent Baptist June-July, 1975 Field Council for our pastor, Rev. W illis HARMONY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, Hull, and his wife, to minister in Australia NEW MAT AMOR AS - during October. Our missionary giving this year was $42,238. This was an increase of Vacation Bible School w ill be held July 21 nearly $ 10,000 over last year’s giving! Rev. through 25. It was a privilege to have Rev. and Mrs. Gary Hilliker (BMM-Venezuela) and Mrs. Keeler of Shepherds Home for Re­ ACROSS tarded Children with us recently. spoke at one of our mid-week services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, EUCLID-NOTTINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH NILES— EUC LID- ’ Missionary Patsy King (BMM-Africa) spoke THE The preaching of Evangelist Paul Dixon at our Grace Bennett Missionary Fel lowship. was used by the Lord to bless our hearts We held a graduation banquet for our young and challenge us to live for His glory. Mrs. people. The Lord blessed during our Mis­ Leeland Crotts was guest speaker for our Send us your Church Calen­ sionary conference. Evangelist Bub Lyles ladies Mother/Daughter banquet. A Patriotic dars each week. Our mailing ad­ held special meetings here June 8— 15. STATE Musicale was presented by our Chancel dress is simply _ Editor Don Choir on May 25. “ The Ray Reiners” N0RTHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH- Moffat, Box No. 160, Xenia, (BMM-Brazil) and “ the Robert Kilkos" We have set up a “ Summer For Our Saviour” Ohio- — 45385. (BMM-Brazil) both told of the need of the program in our church and the Lord is bles­ gospel in that great land. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, CLINTONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, sing. June 15 we honored "fathers” at our AMHERST- COLUMBUS- CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Morning service. Pastor Bruce McDonald Our ladies greatly enjoyed their Mother/ Our Mother/Daughter banquet was held May spoke. On June 30 "the Defenders Five” D aughter banquet on May 9 th . We had a FINDLAY- 1st. Also, we had our annual Graduation from Baptist Bible College in Clarks Sum­ PRO—TEENS banquet on May 23rd and a Miss Agnes Shaffer of Nigeria spoke to our banquet honoring those who recently grad­ mit were here. We are looking forward to special AWANA banquet May 29. Mrs. Harry Hel ping Hands Miss ionary Circle tel I ing the uated from school this year. Our AWANA having Missionary Richard Durham present Ambacher (ABWE-Hong Kong) spoke at women of her work. Our ladies enjoyed their program continues to grow. This program is his work in the Philippine Islands. “ The our Ladies Luncheon. Brother Lynn Howard Mother/Daughter tea. There were approxi­ greatly appreciated by our youth. mately I75present. Miss Shaffer of Nigeria, Ambacher fam ily” w ill be leaving for Hong gave us a report on missionary work in the Kong soon. We are having a “ Bon Voyage” IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, West Africa spoke at this gathering also. P hi lip p in e s . service for them on August 17. COLUMBUS- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, AVON BAPTIST CHURCH- At our annual church business meeting, we GALION- Wewere richly blessed through the ministry BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, Mrs. Harry Ambacher (ABWE-Hong Kong) adopted a budget of $87,500. Several NORTH MADIS0N- proved to be a most interesting speaker at changes were made in our church constitu­ of Rev. Harry Babcock (BMM-Mexico). our Mother/Daughter banquet. tion. These changes are largely to make FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, We greatly enjoyed a sacred concert of clas­ clear membership policies and organiza­ GALLIP0LIS— sical and contemporary music by Mrs. Gloria BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, tional practises which have developed A Cedarville College Ensemble was in Whitney and her accompanists. Martha Barker BEDFORD- within the framework of our constitution of charge of our May 4th Evening Service. is her violinist arjd Mrs. Marilyn Stevens, Dr. Merle Hull, Executive Editor of our Reg­ 1967. Rev. Richard Stitzel ( FBHM) spoke These young people were on the Staff of her pianist. Their ministry was a blessing. ular Baptist Press (GARBC), spoke'recent- here recently. Some 475 attended our Spring Scioto H ills Camp last summer. Our Youth Rev. Richard Stitzel (FBHM-Wyoming) told ly at one of our Sunday evening services. Rally of “ Children For Christ” . Two spe­ Director, Alvis Pollard, was recently or­ us of his new work. We appreciated the Brother Dave Truitt, Director of Skyview cial offerings were taken for missionary dained to the gospel ministry. We held our ministry of Brother Harry Ambacher (ABWE- Ranch shared the Word and the work at internees Peggy and Ray Warwick and Mother/Daughter tea on May 13 and “ mis­ Hong Kong), Too, the South Ridge Christ­ Skyview with us. Our Senior young people Ron Thomas. sionary children” Mike Nelson and Dwight ian Academy choir sang at one of our even­ viewed the film -“ Love Is Beautiful” . This Strickland were honored guests. The Pied­ ing services. is a film that presents the Christian view MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, mont Bible College choir sang here in late of sex. Our ladies held their Mother/Daugh­ C0LUMBU5- May. Also, the Bob Jones Ensemble was NORTH OLMSTED BAPTIST CHURCH- with us on June 10. The dates of June 16 te r banquet on May 16. A s a c h u rc h , we We voted to increase our missionary budget Mrs. Barbara Rogers spoke at our Mother/ voted to purchase additional pews for our $200 per month and also to build1 a new through 25 were the dates of our Vacation Bible School. Daughter banquet. Our pastor recently auditorium. Miss Valerie Jayne Holfield multi-purpose building. Mr. Ted Bruner of showed us his pictures of the Holy Land. told us of the work she w ill be doing among Bible Science Research was with us re­ HINCKLEY RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH, Jewish people, under Baptist Mid-Missions, cently. Our DVBS was held in June. Dr. HINCKLEY- CAMDEN BAPTIST CHURCH, in Israel. She w ill be going to Israel with Fred Brock lead us in a Fami ly Conference. We praise the Lord for blessings received 0BERLIN— through our Bible Conference with Editor/ “ the Lee I and Crotts fam ily” . Brother Richard Stitzel (FBHM) presented A banquet honoring our High School seniors Evangel ist and Mrs. Don M offat. Our Mother/ his new work in Wyoming at one of our was held May 9. Our ladies held their Daughter banquet proved a blessing to our BEREA BAPTIST CHURCH- services. . Mother/Daughter banquet the very next day- women. We held our V.B.S. June 18— 26. We The Cedarville College choir sang here in May 10. We re c e n tly en jo yed a m u sica l FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, are now publishing a church paper called — late April. Our Mother/Daughter banquet group from Faith Baptist College (Ankeny, COMMERCIAL P 0 IN T - THE BAPTIST BUGLE. proved to be a time of fun and blessing A Iowa). We held our Vacation Bible School Mrs. Miriam Maddox of Cedarville College JoyClub rally was held on May I8at which FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, June 16— 20. spoke at our Mother/Daughter tea. The Lord a Moody Science film entitled-“ The Waters KE N T0N - blessed in our special meetings with Editor/ BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, Run” -was shown. We held a very special service on Memorial Evangelist and Mrs. Don Moffat. Day Sunday, May 25. Members of the local 0REG 0N- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, COUNTY LINE BAPTIST CHURCH, V.F.W. were invited to this service. We God contiunes to bless our work here. The BOWLING GREEN- DAY T0N - are great I y enjoy ing our new church bui Id ing. ladies held their Mother'Daughter banquet AMother/Daughter banquet was held in May. Our ladies Mother/Daughter Tea was held FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, in early May. Our pastor. Rev. John White, May 16. The Faith Baptist College, Ankeny, The congregation of our church gathered has written a fine study entitled, “ Lessons after the evening service on April 6th to LAKEVIEW- Iowa sent their “ Melodyaires” to sing for In April we had our annual pot luck supper. on the Twelve Apostles” . show love and appreciation for our pastor us. Rev. George Bates of Lakeland, Florida We had as special guests the County Line Rev. Carl Stephenson. They presented him spoke here on June 22. Baptist Church Senior High Youth Group. BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, with gifts honoring his birthday. Our DVBS We were blessed through the singing and SPRINGFIELD— was held June 23— 28. Rev. and Mrs. Earl CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, testim onies of these young people. On Easter The minstry of Evangelist Carlyle Scott BUCYRUS- Umbaugh ministered here in June. We voted Sunday we broke our attendance record. It proved a blessing. We praise the Lord for a gift of $50 to Roy Carr and Jan Goetz Rev. Leeland Crotts (The Hebrew and had been 90 but we reached 108. the continued increase in our attendance. who are going .out under the Cedarville Christian Society) ministered here in late Missionary Ray Reiner (BMM-Brazil) spoke College M.I.S. program this summer. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, May. We were also privileged to have Miss LIMA— to us on June 8. We are happy that Brother Patsy King tell of her work in Africa. Patsy EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, May 18 was our Cedarville College Chapel Scott DeWitt is now with us full time as serves under Baptist Mid-Missions. DAYTON- Sunday. We are raising the sum of $1000 Minister of Youth and Visitation. WHIPPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, Mrs. James T. Jeremiah spoke to our Mother/ toward the erecting of this much needed CANTON- ’ Daughter Tea. Our pastor held meetings in c h a p e l. SOUTHGATE BAPTIST CHURCH, SPRINGFIELD— The ladies of our church greatly enjoyed Carmel, Indiana. Rev. Wm. Brown of the FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, Dr. John Balyo of Grand Rapids Baptist their Mother/Daughter banquet. Mr. Bruce Fort McKinley Baptist Church and Brother LANCASTER- School of Theology was guest speaker at Baker spoke at one of our Men’s Prayer B ill Augustine ministered here whi le Pastor Rev. Harry Ambacher (ABWE-Hong Kong) Breakfasts. Our Junior and Senior young Fisher was away. Rev. and Mrs. Fisher have led us in a Christian Life Conference. His our Bible Conference. While Pastor and Mrs. Stowell were away on vacation, Dr. Martin people had a banquet which was followed completed 20 years in the ministry at our messages were excellent. They were a Clark of Cedarville College and Rev. Hild­ with a time spent in bowling. “ The Living church. We had special meetings with Rev. challenge and a blessing to all. Our pastor, reth from the Cornerstone Baptist Church Waters” Gospel Team presented a concert Henry Mahan of Ashland, Kentucky as guest Rev. William Moser, and Brother Ambacher in Springfield, Ohio ministered here. here. speaker. were classmates in college. WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEVELAND- DAYTON- L0R A IN - Pastor Fetzer was privileged to visit and SUNBURY- May 17th was the date of our splendid Miss Marjorie MacMillan spoke to our La­ Mother/Daughter banquet. Our Vacation minister in Honduras just recently., The Rev. Richard Stitzel (FBHM), missionary to dies Missionary Fellowship. At our special Abundant Life Singers and Rev. Lee Turner Casper, Wyoming, spoke at one of our Bible School was held June 16—20. Rev. Youth Night, June 29, we had Andy Rice of Gerald Montgomery of Willingboro, New of Cedarville College were with us. The prayer meetings. Too, we were privileged Lordblessed ourSpring Evangel istic Meet­ Campus Bible Fellowship speak. Brother Jersey was with us recently as a guest MacMillan showed us slides of their work to have Brother Ted Roach of Word of Life ings with Evangelist Bill Compton. and Brother Del Mayfield (BMM-Peru) tell speaker. under Baptist Mid-Missions in Liberia. of their respective works in serving the CEDAR HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEVELAND- FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, Lord. One evening we had refreshments ELI DA— MED1NA- The Lord richly blessed our recent Christ­ The Bible teaching ministry of Dr. Wilbur and a special cake in honor of our pastor, Missionary appointee, Mrs. David Southwell ian L e a d e rs h ip C onferen ce. We had 148 Rooke proved a blessing to our people. An Rev. Martin Holmes and his wife commemor­ representatives from 48 different churches. (ABWE-Brazi I) spoke to our lad ies at their ating their 34th wedding anniversary. Rev. Mother/Daughter banquet. The Lord b lessed evangelistic film-“ Time To Run” was These represented nine various church shown here in May. We held our Mother/ Louie Carver, missionary to Korea under through the ministry of Dr. Mark Cambron associations. It proved to be most inform­ Daughter banquet on May 20th. Baptist Faith Missions spoke here. We were ative and inspiring. who was with us May 25 through 30. led in special meetings by Brother Alfred MONTPELIER BAPTIST CHURCH- E. Pontious. His theme was Bi ble Prophecy. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Werecently welcomed sixteen new members COLUMBUS- E LY R IA - v into our fellowship. Dr. John White of Cal­ FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH Our annual Sunday School picnic was held The Cedarville College Choralaires sang vary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michi­ TALLMADGE- June 14. We had a good tim e o f fun and at one of our Sunday Morning services. We gan led us in a Family Life Conference. Our Mother/Daughter banquet proved very fel lowship. voted to honor an invitation of the Austral ian May 4th was the Second Anniversary of our church. God is blessing! successful. There were 65 who attended. Also, we held a special banquet honoring NEW LYME BAPTIST CHURCH- our graduating Seniors. Mrs. Opal Stans­ THE CLEVELAND HEBREW MISSION The Lord moved in the hearts of saved and berry, missionary to Bolivia, spoke at one P. O. 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ft June-July, 1975 The Ohio Independent Baptist 7 c a l v a r y b a p t is t c h u r c h , TIFFIN- 4 Easter ForEveryone On May 27th we held a “ Kick O ff” banquet An Urgent for the purpose of getting pledges. As a church, we are looking forward to erecting a new church auditorium. Also, it will be Call For Help! necessary to do some remodeling on our present building in order to meet the need Our SCIOTO HILL CAMP stands of our growing Sunday School. It is our de­ sire to begin this work this coming fall. in need. It needs YOUR help — The Lord is blessing our work. We thank NOW!! The board members of Him for the faithful ministry of our pastor, the Scioto Hills Youth Camp re­ Rev. John Teeters and his wife. cently received formal notification BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, from the Cygent Bank in Cygent, TOLEDO- Ohio that their mortgage loan of The ministry of Evangelist Paul Dixon proved to be a time of heart-searching. We $24,000 was being recalled by the thank the Lord for our brother's faithful first week in August. This was not m inistry and for the decisions made by saved due to any default on the part of the and unsaved alike. “ Mothers of Yesterday’’ camp. The Cygent Bank has been was the theme for our Mother/Daughter banquet. Our dads and lads attended the purchased by a holding company Detroit Tigers and Oakland baseball game. and they (the holding company) are It was great fun! recalling all of their loans not in EMMANUEL 3APTIST CHURCH, their immediate area. TOLEDO- Along with this notification, the The Western Baptist Bible College band presented a concert here in late May. Our camp was also informed that their ladies took part in a Women’s Retreat. We present rate of interest was being w ill be hosting a Baptist Mid-Missions con­ EASTER SUNDAY, 1975 increased from eight percent to ference here July 12 through 16. MAX SIDDERS JOHN WAJUDON nine and one/half percent. After CHAMPION BAPTIST CHURCH, Pastor TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Minister of Visitation much prayer and consultation, the WARREN- camp board voted to accept the We took part in a blessed Round-Robin Missionary Conference. The missionaries Five months ago the Temple Baptist Church of Portsmouth, Ohio (Rev. mortgage recall as an act of God were used of the Lord to challenge us in Max Sidders, Pastor) started a Sunday School contest which they called and believe that the Lord is en­ the work of the Lord. May 10 was the date the “ 500 CLUB” . Their goal is to reach an “ average” of 500 in Sunday couraging them to trust Him to of a special banquet for our graduates. supply the entire $24,000. Also, on May 10 and II, we held a special School. Anniversary service. “ The Swordbearers’’ On Easter Sunday, they held an “ EASTER FOR EVERYONE” day. Their During the last week in May, the from Cedarville College were with us. We attendance on that day reached 536. Hopes are high that they will reach camp mailed letters to all pastors held a Sunday School contest May 4 through their “ 500” as an average in the very near future. Interest is running high! of our Ohio Association of Regular June 8 which had the theme- “ Be Fruitful" Baptist Churches asking them to BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, A copy of the above picture (only much larger in size) was given to every­ WARREN- one. This was done two weeks after this Easter attendance picture was inform their congregations of the Our ladies gathered at the D and S Steak taken. camp’s immediate financial need. Ranch for their Mother/Daughter banquet. They asked them to join the camp On May 18, Rev. Claire Saliers of the Bible board in praying that every church Correspondence Institute told us of this Family Night Concert Present With work. We w ill be holding bur Vacation Bible family consider carefully what part School in August. The dates are l I through 15 -A Blessing To Many Her Messiah they might have to help liquidate LEVITTSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH, There are many in our OARB the camp’s mortgage. WARREN- The Family Night Concert which churches who knew Mrs. Joseph As a Fellowship, we should be We recently celebrated our 7th anniversary. was held on May 23rd at the Cedar (Alice) Carey. This fine Christian thankful for all three of our camps “ The Lee Singers" were with us for this Hill Baptist Church in Cleveland, lady was a member of the Bethle­ - Patmos, Sky View and Scioto occasion. Our pastor, Rev. Wolford, held a Ohio proved a blessing indeed! It week of special meetings at the Bethana hem Baptist Church in Cleveland, Hills. Young people from all over Baptist Church in Cornettsvi I le, Kentucky. was an evening filled with wonder­ Ohio. She was a converted Jewess our state use these facilities. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, ful music! who dearly loved the Lord Jesus Hearts are blessed, lives are chal­ WESTLAKE- A total of eleven church choirs, Christ. Our sister went to be with lenged and many come to Christ Twenty two members were received, re­ along with the Baptist Christian her Lord on May 5th. Services for salvation! We could prove our cently, into our church. Eighteen of these Chorale, under the direction of were held at the Bethlehem Baptist appreciation to the Lord by coming were by baptism. We are now in our 25th Brother Paul Matthews (Minister year as a church. We are asking the Lord Church. Former pastor, Rev. Roy to the aide of our Scioto Hills Camp to make this the best year ever. There were of Music at the Cedar Hill church) Clark, delivered the funeral mes­ at this time. It is hoped that many I 15 who attended our Mother/Daughter ban­ thrilled everyone. There were 290 sage. will give toward this need through quet. We viewed the Evangelical Baptist voices in the choir. Twenty-nine Her testimony has been placed in Mission’s film-“ Desert Harvest". Rev. their local church, however, if and Mrs. Robert Kilko (BMM-Brazil) spoke took part in the orchestra. Along tract form. It is well worth read­ there are those who care to give here on June 25. Also, Brother David Dun- with these were guest artists David ing. Individuals interested in ob­ directly, they may send their gifts kin (FBHM) ministered here in June. Taylor - Violinist, Sue Beard - taining a copy should write: to the camp treasurer - Mr. Harold WHEELERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH- Pianist and Kathi Cooper - Vocal­ Friends Of Israel, Post Office Box Guthrie, 540 Clark State Road, Ga­ We recently voted to build a new education­ ist. 18056, Cleveland, Ohio - 44118. hanna, Ohio - 43230. PLEASE al building. A Building Fund has been Rev. David L. Moore is pastor The tract is entitled - “ A Com­ MAKE THIS A MATTEROFMUCH established to raise $20,000. The new of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church. pleted Jew” . building will enable us to handle 400 in PRAYER! Bible School. . CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, XENIA- Dr. Arthur Williams has resigned as pastor of our church. He served here faithfully. AAAAAAAAA AA During his ministry, we saw the hand of the Lord in blessing. It has been a privilege to sit under the ministry of one so well versed in the Word of God. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, XENIA— N A • While Pastor and Mrs. Wheeler were away on vacation. Mr. Marty Cousins and Mr. Wayne West led our prayer meeting services. Dr. Murray Murdock of Cedarville College spoke at our Sunday services. We held our SCIOTOHIUS Mother/Daughter banquet on May 5th. Va­ cation Bible School this year was held June 16— 20. Editor/Evangelist Don Moffat ministered here June 22. Our Xenia Christ­ ian Day School held an Open House at which there was a slide presentation-“ The Education Of A Christian". A Father/Son breakfast was held June 14. Miss Ruth Yost ministered here June 29 and on the 30th of June we were privi leged to have our brother, Mike Coyle (French horn artist and soloist) present a concert. ++4 , ARE YOU QUALIFIED FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PRINCIPAL? Send your resume, or call WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN Invest For A Summer- SCHOOL 9407 Madison Ave. Cleveland, Oh. 44102 ' A Life Time—For ETERNITY Telephone (216)961-7375 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth .... Ecc. t2,'i Ask for Carl Williamson, Administrator The school is located in the New Education Building of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church AA A A AA A aaaa 8 The Ohio Independent Baptist June-July, 1975 Praise The Lord! |Heart to Heart 1 have just been informed that the ladies of our Ohio Association of s Regular Baptist Churches have reached their goal of $4,000 toward the Cedarville Chapel Fund. Thank you very much faithful women for your generosity. We trust that it won’t be too long before the chapel will be Among the Women completed and many of you will be able to see the building you had a part in constructing. Thank you again-in Jesus name. ! —Mrs. Earl Umbaugh — Women's Editor— Sincerely in Christ, Mrs. Claude Williams, ‘Instant’ Pres. State W. M. U. “Be instant in season, out of season” (II Timothy 4:2) P. S. Pray often for Cedarville College - Many of us suffer from the mentally unhealthy tendency to be instant out its’ students, faculty, staff and of season” . The idea here is to ‘‘Be instant in season, out of season” outreach-please. whether we feel like it or not. If we do only what we feel inclined to do, 7. \ some of us would do nothing forever and ever. Ecclesiastes 11:4 ‘‘He that W.M.U. is the main source of aid observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not for our State Projects it was de­ reap. The exact right time is very illusive. There are unemployables cided to make the full circle and O.A.R.B.C. in the spiritual domain, spiritually choose our O.I.B. editor - Rev. A. infirm people, whti refuse to do Donald Moffat as the recipient for Women's Retreats anything unless they are “ super­ Our 1975 W.M.U. the 1 975-76 DIME OFFERING. naturally inspired.” The proof that Brother and Sister Moffat have September 11,12,13 — Scioto H ills we are rightly related to God is Spring Rally served us and our Lord in many $12.50 that we do our best whether we feel ways. In days gone by they were Bible Teacher — Mrs. James Jeremiah inspired or not. The 1975 SPRING W.M.U. RALLY Missionary — Jean Armstrong of the O.A.R.B. churches was a missionaries in Brazil, South America. For approximately fif­ Send $5.00 reservation to: ‘‘One of the great snares of the great blessing. God gave us a beautiful sunny day and the ladies teen years they worked with the Pauline Wright Christian worker is to make a fet­ Association of Baptists for World Route #4, Athens, Ohio 45701 ish of rare moments. When the poured in to the Memorial Baptist Church, Columbus from all over Evangelism here at home. They September 18,19, 20 - Skyview #1 Spirit of God gives you a time of also were associated with a Chris­ $12.50 inspiration and insight, you say---- the State - 450 strong! The theme - LOVE - THE GREATEST GIFT tian College in the East and have Bible Teacher-Mrs. Howard Sugden Now I will always be like this for served three different churches Missionary— Mrs. Kitty Ketcham God. No, you will not, God will was carried out in the six semi­ nars and by the speaker - Miss (the last one being the Grace Bap­ Send $5.00 reservation to: take care you are not. Those tist at Cedarville) as pastor. In Lois Russell times are the gift of God entirely. Kay Lamb. She told us of the last January of 1966, Brother Moffat YOU cannot give them to yourself days spent in the CHAD. She also 705 Fairfax Drive, Medina, Ohio-44256 told how the Lord has led her into became the editor of our State September 25, 26, 27 — Skyview #2 when you choose. If you say you paper - THEOHIOINDEPENDENT will only be at your best, you be­ the Campus Evangelism work in $12.50 Iowa. BAPTIST. Along with this work, come an intolerable drag on God; they also travel far and wide min­ Bible Teacher — Mrs. Thomas Wright, Sr. you will never do anything unless A new inovation that was inform­ Missionary - Mrs. Leeland Crotts ative wa&reports from the regional istering in churches holding evan­ God keeps you consciously in­ gelistic meetings, Bible confer­ Send $5.00 reservation to: spired. If you make a god of your association presidents. PatBilton Rhea Gilmour represented Berean; Rhea ences, missionary meetings, youth best moments, you will find that meetings and camp work. Since 954 Lincoln Avenue, Niles, Ohio-44446 God will fade out of your life and Gilmour, Bethany; Aldene Graham, November 6, 7— Mohi can State Lodge Hebron; Ellen Snyder, North they are now in their first and only never come back until you do the personally ‘‘owned” home, it was _ $20.25 duty that lies nearest, and have Bethel; Jackie McCallister, West felt we could help them with some Study in Depth, Prayer - learned not to make a fetish out of Moriah; Mary Jane Crow, North­ Mrs. Reg. Matthews east; Patricia Davis, South Bethel; of their monthly payments through Missionary Panel your rare moments.” (Oswald our DIME OFFERING. Our slogan Chambers) and BlancheMulkley,Canton.Some toward this project will be - Send $6.25 reservation to: Another hindrance is that often areas not having a Regional Asso­ Mrs. Kenneth Romig ciation were inspired to go back to MORTGAGE MONEY for MO F- 3268 Aris, N. W., Warren, Ohio-44485 we use the excuse - ‘T don’t feel FATS. so well today, so. . A student their areas and pray and plan to get used this excuse to his professor one started. Please keep the dimes flowing to for not having his assignment com­ The Dime Offering Project check our new treasurer - Lois Russell, W. M. U. State Officers pleted. The professor answered - was presented to Mrs. James T. 705 Fairfax Drive, Medina, Ohio - ‘‘Most of the worthwhile accomp­ Jeremiah for the Chapel Fund - 44256. Send them in as you collect P re s id e n t M rs. B arbara Wi I Mams lishments in this world are done by Cedarville College. The new proj­ them and they can earn interest I I 40 Waggoner Road people who ‘don’t feel so well to­ ect was selected. Since our State in the Medina Bank. - Thank you! Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 day’.” Phone 614-866-5867 V. President Mrs. Vickie Jenson The Apostle Paul was a great ex­ Canton Area Spring 348 Demerost Ave. ample of one who was ‘instant in Columbus, Ohio season, out of season” under all ‘‘HARVEST FIELDS ARE CALL­ Missionary S ecretary Mrs. Wilma Stillman kinds of stress yet, he said - ‘‘I ING” was the theme of the spring 2833 Chesterfield Ave. was not disobedient to the heavenly meeting of the Canton Area Wom­ Columbus, Ohio vision.” en’s Missionary Fellowship, held Conference T reasu rer Mrs. Lois Russell at Whipple Avenue Baptist Church, 705 Fairfax Drive Canton, Ohio on April 22. Eighty- Why would four missionaries want Medina, Ohio 44256 Bethany W.M.F. one ladies were present. to spend a week of deputation time on a college campus? The reasons BETHANY W.F.F. met at the Included in the program was a skit entitled ‘‘Women’s Meeting given by this year’s Missionary Mike Horne has been called of the Boardman Baptist Temple, Board- Conference speakers were diverse man, Ohio April 22. Pat Warren in the Wilderness,” which brought Lord to serve in that country. His chuckles but also a challenge to yet similar. All wished to expose ministry will involve the establish­ was our song leader with Mary Jo Cedarville College students to Moore, pianist and Roxie Wilmer, have willing hearts and hands in ing of New Testament churches. helping to meet the need of our their areas of ministry and endea­ Working with the Arab people in organist. Donna Albertson pro­ vor. Dr. Donn Ketcham from vided us with special music. Edith missionaries. Detroit, Michigan, Rev. Sami -Mr. Harry Ambacher, A.B.W.E. Bangladesh has shared aspects of Kanani shared his various respon­ Stiles gave a welcome and Emily his work which students rarely McDaniels brought the devotions. missionary to Hong Kong, shared sibilities. In providing humanitar­ the sights, sounds and challenge think of as opportunities of ser­ ian services to the people, such as Three fields were represented by vice on the mission field. Rev. Wil­ our Missionary speakers. Mrs. of that great harvest field. transportation and translation, the The project goal is $900 for fold­ liam Reid, a missionary to Hong love and compassion of Christ is Robert Kilko, Jewish missions in Kong, expressed one of his goals Brazil; Mrs. Robert Forsyth, Aus­ ing chairs for use in Bangladesh. shared in a real way. It is in this tralia and Miss Patsy King, Cen­ Over $400 was received towards as being to “ show students the joy way that the door is opened for an this need thus far. and privilege of doing the will of effective witness. tral Africa Republic gave atypical God.” Enjoying the fellowship, Mr. day on the field in Africa. There The next meeting is scheduled Dr. Donn Ketcham, serving in for October 28, 1975. Mike Horne, appointee to Holland, Bangladesh shared many minist­ were 100 in attendance. sees much potential on the college — Betty L. Fritz, reporting — Joyce Yost, reporting. ries which are carried out in ad­ campus as many seniors do not dition to the hospital ministry. A know where the Lord wants them. rehabilitation center for widows While each missionary only spoke of the war has been an extremely three times during the week, a rap­ effective means of witnessing along EXPANDING JEWISH MINISTRIES! port was established so that stu­ with a Self-Help program which JEWISH EVANGELISM TELEPHONE SYSTEM IN 7 LARGE CITIES dents would come and talk on an enables people to start small CAMPUS BOOK ROOM A WITNESS TO C O L L E G E STUDENTS BIBLE CLASS REACHES 15 - 20 LADIES A WEEK individual basis. industries. SHALOM LAKE CAMP - 26 CAMPERS IN SUMMER OF 1970 Rev. Larry Abbott, working with Establishing local churches is the 3 CHILDREN S CLUBS - 46 ATTEND WEEKLY PERSONAL WORK AND CALLING IN THE. HOMES Campus Bible Fellowship, helps ministry of Rev. W illiam Reid, local churches establish evange­ from Hong Kong. A rather unique THE HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN SOCIETY listic outreaches to college cam­ ministry he enjoys is the opportun­ BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS JEWISH MISSIONARIES IN CLEVELAND puses. His reason for working ity to teach Bible in a government D ire cto r: Leeland H. C rons Mrs. Leeland Crotts, Miss Carolyn Renner. Miss Carol A. Mclver through the local church is that subsidized school. 4205 Chester Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103 “pastors come and go, people come In addition to speaking to the stu­ and go, but the local church stays.” dents, the missionaries were able Acquiring an interest in Holland to share their ministry through while in the armed services, Mr. a slide presentation. June-July, 1975 The Ohio Independent Baptist 9 Ohio Graduates Members of the Baptist Bible A Profitable College of Pennsylvania graduating class of 1975 from the Buckeye Summer Session State include the following: A two-week summer session was held May 12-23 at The Baptist BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS Bible College of Pennsylvania. EDUCATION— Pre-Pastoral There were 69 students enrolled. Danny G. Gilbert, VanWert Classes were conducted in lin­ Timothy R. Loomis, Niles guistics, missions, Biblical psy­ Daniel J. Morrell, Maple Heights chology and theology by four mem­ Delmar W. Pursley, Jr., Akron bers of the Baptist Bible College Old Testament Music And Worship by Pau| Matthews (Honor) regular college faculty. James M. Roark, Euclid, Ohio Faculty members included Dr. Genesis 4:21 we see recorded the record of Jubal, “ the father of all such as BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS William Osborne, Mr. Don Trott, handle the harp and the organ.” We recall that Abraham came from Ur of the EDUCATION— Local Church Chaldees. Royal tombs there, dated from 3500 to 3200 B. B., gave to their dis­ Dr. Larry Neilsen and Mr. Thomas coverers several harps and a mosaic showing a woman * singing to harp a c ­ Rebecca Long, Lorain A. Thomas. The director of this companiment. Thomas Shout, Toledo two-week session was Mr. Law­ We are sure when Abraham went to Egypt he found people well versed in music. BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS rence Grow. Their instruments were harps, lyres, guitars, mandolins and single and double EDUCATION— Christian School flutes. Some of these are mentioned in connection with Jacob and Laban. We- Education see further mention when in Exodus Moses, Aaron and Miriam led the people out Brenda Good, Waterville College Professors o f E gypt. Jane Seiler, Toledo Music played a prominent part in the life of the people during the days of the Tour South America Judges— perhaps wielding its greatest influence under Samuel. The highest ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Under the leadership of a hand point was reached under King David, “ the sweet singer” of Israel. Kathleen Daniel, North Olmsted full of students, funds were pro­ We read in I Chronicles about the many details which reveal the essential part (High Honor) vided to send two college profes­ music had in divine worship and service. The whole body of the Temple Chorus; Roger Loomis, North Olmstead sors on a four-week tour of South numbered 4000, including the orchestra which must have produced a glorious Thomas Stubrich, Hubbard sound. (Honor) America and two Caribbean Is­ Only captivity stopped their songs. It was a sad day indeed when, in despair, lands. The purpose of the tour is they “ hanged their harps on the willows, and complained, “ how shall we sing to express personal interest in the Lord’s song in a strange land?’’ If ever people needed to sing it was cer­ Christian School graduates of Baptist Bible College tainly then! of Pennsylvania and to offer help David exclaims and rightly so in his book, chapter eighty-one and verse one: Conference through seminars and conferences, “ Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.” * The Baptist Bible College of speaking in national churches and I trust each of you realizes the true importance of the ministry of music as it Clarks Summit, Pa. will be holding Bible schools, observing methods relates to our worship. Music IS NOT, as some would suggest, the “ opening a Christian School Conference of procedure and asking questions portion of the evening or morning service” but, as God states in His Word, it is August 11-16. to enable the faculty and adminis­ part of holy worship. Ours is to minister------not to entertain! The theme for 1975 is “ A Biblical tration to review the college cur­ viewpoint in the Christian school” . riculum in light of the needs on the Brother Matthews welcomes any, questions pertaining to church music and / or music Participants from the faculty side mission fields. : in general. Write him-M r. Paul Matthews, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 12601 Cedar will be Miss JoyceMcNamee, Bap­ The two professors chosen by the ! Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106. tist Christian School, Cleveland; students to undertake the Latin Mrs. Celia Stoneking, experienced American tour are Dr. Rembert elementary teacher and instructor Byrd Carter, Director of the Di­ Evangelical Baptist Missions Present in the teaching of reading at BBC; vision of General Studies at Bap­ Mr. Leonard Vanderveld, Jr., ex­ tist Bible College, and the Rev. perienced elementary teacher and Thomas A. Thomas, Chairman of principal and presently teaching the Department of Apologetics. To Zkere’s a lot of living between. in the Christian School Education assist the men in getting informa­ Department; Mr. Thomas A. tion to use in evaluating the cur­ Thomas, Chairman, Department riculum, a questionnaire was pre­ of Apologetics, BBC; Mr. Richard pared on which the alumni rate Burke, Speech teacher at BBC; Mr. their training and offer sugges­ Ken Mosher, Director of Housing tions. and Christian Service; Dr. Law­ Dr. Carter and the Rev. Thomas rence Nielsen, Chairman, Depart­ left the States May 27 for Brazil. ment of Psychology; Mrs. Mar­ They will spend time in Brazil, jorie Williams, Instructor in Eng­ Paraguay, Chile and Peru and on lish; and Dr. Ruth Haycock, Chair­ their return will stop in San Juan, man, Christian School Education Puerto Rico, and Port-de-France, Department, instructor at the Na­ Martinique. tional Institute of Christian School Administration, and director of AVAILABLE FOR... this conference. Pulpit Supply and/or Sermons in From the classroom side of the Song picture participants will be teach­ Rev. George P. Zinn ers and administrators in Chris­ Rt. 3, Box 278 tian schools; public school teach­ Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338 ers who want to understand Chris­ tian schools; pastors and board Phone (419)768-3691 Presents: members involved in or contem­ THE UNSUNG HEROES OF FAITH. plating Christian schools. A warm story with emphasis on the This year’s program features two Christian Home Local Church series related to a Biblical philos­ j Christian Campus ophy of education, for which BBC and y is known in the Christian school A Responsive Mission B o a r d / ^ movement; a language arts- English specialization with ele­ mentary and secondary options; a variety of evening workshops, The unsung heroes are the average young people like you have in your and numerous afternoon opportun­ family or those who attend your church. Sonny Warren had Christian par­ ities for study or fun. ents who showed concern for his spiritual need. His church was evangelis­ Brochures are available upon re­ t& e c v o n c t tic and thoroughly missionary minded. A godly pastor gave sound council quest to the Director, Christian and encouraged Christian education. The college campus buzzed with high School Conference, % Baptist Bible - Ph il. 2:16 academic standards, social life, sports and extra curricular activities College, 538 Venard Road, Clarks like the drama club. Laurie did exceptionally well acting, at least she Summit, Pennsylvania - 18411. in caught Sonny’s eye and a romance developed. At graduation diplomas were, Those interested in receiving col­ given to Mr. and Mrs. Warren, but that last year of school was especially lege credit may do so at an addi­ S tv u te d difficult. Missions was on their hearts and they were thrilled with the re­ tional cost. sponsiveness of a Board who had them at heart and sought to understand S ta ted their needs, especially about the “ little problem” which developed. As “ VISITATION IN ACTION” appointees to the foreign field they learned that deputation and raising sup­ 68 Pages a ttc C port was a real test of their faith—butGod was faithful. “Yes, and Goodbye” QUESTION? — Do you personally want will give you that desire to “ take off” and live on a higher plain. Sonny to see your Church and Sunday School & u ta d a and Laurie found that there was a lot of living between the time they said grow? IF SO then MAIL TODAY for “Yes” to Jesus Christ and “Goodbye” to family and friends. postpaid copy that tells HOW and "Yes and Goodbye” can be ordered for showing in your church, school, points out WHAT to do. HIAWATHA or other group through EVANGELICAL BAPTISTMISSIONS, P.O. Box 2225, R. 0. Sanborn Kokomo, Indiana, 46901. It is distributed on a freewill offering basis, but 1998-38th Street, North BAPTIST it is estimated that the cost of producing and distribution is $25 per show­ St. Petersburg, Florida-33713 ing. While the Mission has 20 copies for showing, it should be noted that This is NON PROFIT. The $1.00 helps m i s s i o n s all copies were completely booked for the months of April and May and we to cover cost. would advise your booking in advance to assure confirmation of date. “L E T ’S GET THINGS DONE!” 2601 Lincoln Road, South, Escanaba, Michigan 49829 - a 10 The Ohio Independent Baptist June-July, 1975 Baptist Youth Share On The “1030” Story A Kibbutz In Israel by Rev. Leeland H. Crotts

years Bible "Where there is no vision, the people perish....’ ’ (Proverbs 29:18a) A n: The biggest attendance in the history of Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 took M.A.P. group - at work in Israel Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio was realized on April 13th, 1975 when 1886 at­ Bible tended Sunday School. 1030 of these were adults who came to hear Dr. Gust; Young people from our Bible colleges have often asked me about going to Lehman Strauss teach “Northwest Ohio’s largest, Adult Sunday School Pete: Israel to learn about the Jewish people, their customs, their culture, and Class” . In 1 their religion. Through the leading of the Lord we felt that we could teach Emmanuel has a Sunday School campaign each year with a special empha­ as pe an apprenticeship program in the land of Israel, living and working on a sis on bringing in new people. The philosophy is “ the more here, the more ches kibbutz. A kibbutz is an Israeli farm where the people share the work, the hear.” The visitors are then put on a prospect list that keeps the church tist c profits, and the food. They all eat together in a common dining hall. The people busy knocking on doors and sharing the Gospel in their homes. His 1 kibbutz has an elaborate babysitting system where the children are cared This Spring’s campaign has been entitled “Spring into Action” . It is a confe for during their sleeping hours and while the parents are at work. On the five week campaign with each of the five divisions or departments of the tist kibbutz we could share not only in Sunday School being responsible for one Sunday. All members of the church then the work, food, and shelter, but also swimming near another kibbutz are encouraged to help that particular department make it’s goal on the Sev we could share our faith with the at Ein Harod. On our way back designated Sunday. For instance on Children’s Day we all endeavored to were people. we were told that this spring is bring boys and girls, infant to five years old that we knew to Sunday School The To live and work inlsrael is quite better known as the spring where that day. nam< a challenge. This is a pioneering Gideon tested his men before fight­ The first Sunday in this “Spring into Action” campaign, April 13th, was A la: nation with many contrasts in to­ ing the Midianites. Behind this given to the Adult dept. All classes combined into one large class taught ed to pography, in temperature, and in spring is Mount Gilboa, where by Dr. Lehman Strauss, our guest Bible teacher. The Adult division nor­ Alun temperament. It is a land that is Saul was slain and close by was mally averages between 600 and 700 but a goal of 1000 was set by Pastor much in the news today, but en­ the city of BethShean, whereSaul’s Don Sewell. So Staff and people went to work. Starting with a kick off deared to each of as as Christians body was hung from the city walls. buffet in the Fellowship Hall, our goals and challenges were given and a To not just for historical reasons but We could hardly believe it, for our committee of 100 people were chosen. Each member of this group had because of the vast amount of experience was leading us to a land to sign up 13 people, who would promise to attend, being half regular at- scripture which refers to the re­ of tremendous history as well as tenders and half new ones. Bib turn of the J ewish people, the re­ giving us opportunity to share our A local TV talk show gave us 30minutes free time to discuss the project. clamation of the land, and the re­ faith with the people of this land. For promotion we used bus billboards, handbills and flyers and fifteen 30 Prc storing of the ancient cities. When we visited Meggido our young second TV commercials two days prior to the 13th. A week long prayer for t (Ezekiel 36) These valiant people, people walked up to the top of the chain prior to the 13th was engaged along with an all church canvass dis­ cond at a great sacrifice, have rolled tel overlooking the tremendous tributing flyers on the Sunday before. Coll back the deserts, drained the Jezreel valley. There were many You can imagine the thrill when on Sunday, April 13th, 1030 adults walked Clea swamps, and cleared the land of in and we became “Northwest Ohio’s largest Adult Sunday School class.” to n rocks. In their place they have other Jewish young people with us who were also volunteers on the Many decisions for Christ were made that morning including a muslem, At planted various crops, vineyards, on whose behalf much prayer had been offered. All this was accomplished trees, and lovely gardens. kibbutz. As we stood there gazing fere at Mount Gilboa, Mount Tabor, and by God because a church had a vision, a prayer, a plan, promotion and Dell Last summer 25 of us went to a work, work, work. kibbutz near the Sea of Galilee on the valley, one of our young people neth the Jordan River. Our group work­ said, “Okay, which way will they “Where there is no vision...... the people perish...... ” and ed in the fields, picking grapes, come?” We observed there were 3-9. harvesting the olives, and trim­ three natural entrances to theval- ming banana trees. We found that ley, one from the East by the city Available For Th 50% of the people on the kubbutz of Beth Shean, one from the north­ for : could speak English. Also, we west near where Haifa is located, there were opportunities to invite Supply Work Fait and one straight from the North. others to come. We received word recently that will made friends with 30 other people “Wow!” we thought, “ this is the June 16 - August 12, 1975 is the ages working on the kubbutz for the sum­ place, Megiddo!” date when a new apprenticeship Rev. Harold W. Carpenter of Edin- mer who were from different coun­ program will be conducted in Israel boro, Pennsylvania since retiring tries of the world. Most of them Our young people took their work as pastor of the Girard Baptist Mr could speak English. The people very seriously and because of their with 52 participants. These young ger fine attitude towards their work on people from our Bible colleges Church, Girard, Pennsylvania and lead on the kibbutz had never heard of and seminaries have a definite working as Visiting Pastor of the a Baptist and all of them were the kibbutz, the Israelis took spec­ First Baptist Church of Edinboro, Th asking us, “What is a Baptist?” ial notice of what they were saying interest in evangelism, the Jewish lar in sharing their faith. The kibbutz people, and the State of Israel. They Pennsylvania, during the past four schi “ What do you believe?” and what will be going to the same kibbutz years, now plans to do “ supply a time we had in sharing what tried to help us learn all we could work” in G.A.R.B. churches within incl about the land and the people. Every plus another kibbutz right next day Baptists believe and our doctrine door. Again this year they are a radius of 130 miles (one way) of salvation. week we had one manon the kibbutz from his home. son, lecture to our group about J ewish looking forward to God opening ton, The first week we were taken to doors of opportunity. He has been doing some sub­ Lake Kinneret for a swim. As we customs, Jewish history, persecu­ stituting since moving to the Edin­ Net waded into the water one of our tion, and the Israeli-Arab conflict. boro area. His desire is to con­ young people said “ This is a big They brought us a Jewish scroll, AVAILABLE FOR... A which we were able to examine at tinue being active in the Lord’s pre lake. Isn’t Galilee around here close hand and photograph. Also Pulpit Supply — Special Meetings— work. Those interested in having Doo someplace?” We reminded him Weekend Meetings they took us to a synagogue on a our brother supply their pulpits FBI that Kinneret is the Old Testament religious kibbutz where we were Rev. Elton C. Hukill may contact him by writing - Rev. Tt name for the Sea of Galilee. When given a tour and the opportunity to Wellington Mobile Home Park Harold W. Carpenter, 147Imperial he realized that it was Galilee, Wellington, Ohio 44090 sic ask questions about their religious Way, Route #1, Edinboro,Pennsyl­ of ! “ Wow, I can hardly believe it.” Phone (216)647-4378 vania - 16412. His phone number Then he turned to one of the others life. What a good opportunity to is (814) 734-3722. J an and said “Okay, wise guy, let’s see observe and learn and discuss the lea< if you can walk on it! Scriptures. M: The first week we were there we The participants in this appren­ THE CHILDREN’S GOSPEL HOUR, INC dai ticeship program will never be the sen were divided into groups of twos Henry C. Geiger, Executive Director — Livingston, Tenn. 38570 and assigned to a family on the same again. The Lord used this as experience to mold their lives and Presenting Jesus Christ to Youth by Radio qnd TV kibbutz. We were asked by the increase their faith. In this it was kibbutz to spend at least the even­ Mi a most successful apprenticeship PRAY FOR TH E-SALVATION OF BOYS AMO GIRLS for ing of theS abbath with them in their program. The young people learn­ home and then we would be their jun ed to trust the Lord for their needs. The Children’s Gospel Hour is now on 90 radio and 40 TV stations cat guests at the dining room table. They also learned the importance each week. Pray that many boys and girls w ill receive Jesus Christ as What an opportunity to share with their Savior and that more stations w ill schedule our Gospel series. Se of working together in the Lord’s pre them the great truths concerning work and having consideration for the doctrines of redemption, res­ In Ohio hoar the program on: KZAK-FM , Cleveland— Saturdays 6:00 A.M. she fellow believers. The young people WAWR— FM, Bowling Green—Sundays 10:00 A.M. C< toration, and justification. met each Sunday evening for wor­ Sr£ On one occasion they took us ship services on the kibbutz and the i June-July, 1975 The Ohio Independent Baptist 11 Dr. John L. Patten Church Needs Piedmont Youth Minister In Ohio Resigns Work Small Farm Tractor “ The Living Waters” , a team of Members of the quartet were Cindy The Walnut Creek Baptist Church students plus a faculty member Coltrane, Robin Mills,CraigSaun- At F.B.B.C. of Baltimore, Ohio ( Rev. D. D. from Piedmont Bible College (Win­ ders and Tim Johnson. Canterbury, pastor) is a new mis­ ston-Salem, North Carolina), held Piedmont Bible College is a fun­ a special service at the Emmanuel The spring of 1975 has marked sion church. They have purchased damental Baptist School. A special eight acres of land which provides Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio on purpose school, Piedmnot trains the retirment of Dr. John L. P atten June 8th. after 28 years of service to Faith a beautiful church-building site, a its students, 440 this past year, parsonage house, a new temporary The seven young people involved for vocational Christian services. Baptist Bible College in the capac­ combined music, personal testi­ It is now in its 29th year. Approxi­ ity of president and instructor. assembly building and a barn to be renovated and adapted as a rus­ monies and a message from God’s mately 75% of its graduates are He became president of Omaha Word presenting a challenge which in vocational Christian service. .. Bible Institute in 1947 and served tic youth building. They have need of a small farm was geared to reach young and old both at home and abroad. through a period of many hard­ alike. Hearts were blessed through ships and several name changes. tractor and accessories for the care of approximately five acres their efforts. He is credited with putting the The leader of the team was Mr. Geared toward re­ school on its feet and preserving of grassed recreational area. In vival and edification writing regarding this need, Pastor Bud Porter. Accompanist for the of the saints, with its doctrinal soundness. In 1965 team was Miss Pat Norton of the an emphasis on evan­ he resigned the presidency due to Canterbury stated - “ If someone has such equipment for the Lord’s college faculty. She is a graduate gelism. failing health. For the last ten of Moody Bible Institute and the years he has been an instructor in use, we would cross the Ohio State MIKE COYLE lines to get the gift for which the American Conservatory of Music Musical Ministries Bible and theology. having earned an M.M. degree. A native of Minnesota, Dr. P atten church would issue a receipt for declared value, if desired. . . and A mixed quartet comprised the Utilizing a tenor voice and playing the 4207 took his training at Northwestern basic musical group for the team. French horn — Mike Coyle uses power­ 5 at- Bible School in Minneapolis and our thanks, too, of course.” ful sound equipment with taped accom­ • Dr. Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Anyone reading this, who might paniment to minister the word of God, Peter, Minnesota. be able to help, may contact Pastor The Walnut Creek Baptist Church through the medium of music. A Christ ihool Canterbury by writing - Walnut centered and God honoring ministry God In his early ministry, he served will soon be three years old. It is has used for His glory. pha- as pastor of United Brethren chur­ Creek Baptist Church, P. O. Box the only regular Baptist Church in 2731 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, Fla. nore ches inMinnesota and several Bap­ 123 (7495 Lanc-Kirk Road), Balti­ a large area. . . affiliated with Phone: (813) 838-7911 urch tist churches in Iowa and Nebraska. more, Ohio - 43105 or phone (614) FBHM, GARBC, OARBC and West NOW AVAILABLE nes. His Doctor of Divinity degree was 862-8870. Moriah Association. is a conferred in 1962 by Western Bap­ f the tist Bible College (Salem, Ore.), urch then in El Cerrito, California. i the Several receptions and banquets 5d to were held in honor of Dr. Patten. hool The College Board of Directors named him President Emeritus. Not all Piedmont students was A large lighted globe was present­ ught ed to the College in his honor by the nor- Alumni Association. stor k off nd a To Hold Summer had are on Cloud .Nine ■ at- Bible Conference ect. n 30 Programs are nearly finalized ayer for the summer Bible Conferences dis- conducted by Faith Baptist Bible BQVE IT College at Wisconsin Dells and at lked Clear Lake, Iowa. Now is the time >s,’<5 ” to make your vacation plans. . . . em, At the Dells Baptist Bible Con­ shed ference Grounds near Wisconsin and Dells, speakers will be Dr. Ken­ neth Frederick, July 27—August 2; . :: and Mr. Robert Bymers, August 3-9. The musical and teaching team for both weeks is Joyous Sounds of Faith. This group of young ladies that will conduct children’s classes for iin- ages 2 through 11. ring >tist Mr. Mark Woodard, camp mana­ and ger at the Dells, will serve as song the leader both weeks. aro, The Conference at the Iowa Regu­ tour lar Baptist Camp, Ventura, is aply scheduled for July 12-19. Speakers thin include Mr. Robert Bymers, Sun­ /ay) day worship; Mr. Charles Berger- son, daily chapel; Dr. Arthur Wal­ They're "flying high" in Piedmont's new aviation program. ub- ton, Bible series; and Dr. David lin- Nettleton, evening services. Designed to train prospective missionaries to become proven on- A Saturday night musicale will pilots, this program combines a Bible College training containing rd’s present the talents of Mr. Michael ring a maximum of Biblical and church related studies and a prac pits Doonan, the Men of Faith and other .ev. FBBC personnel. tical course in flying and aircraft maintenance. Included are rial Throughout the week, special mu­ sic will be presented by the Men many hours of flying time, ground school courses, airframe and syl- of Faith and the camp choir. Mr. ber James Wolfe is Conference song power plant license instruction leading to a variety of appropriate leader. Mr. Oswald Morley will conduct ratings. All of this is accomplished with quality equipment and daily workshops for junior high and senior young people and will serve competent instructors. If you plan to "get off the ground," pos­ as recreation director. sibly you should do yourflying at Piedmont. Write for details. Morning Bible classes will be held for children nursery age through junior. Babies under two will be cared for in the crib nursery. Several faculty members will present a variety of daily work­ shops for adults. P P M m E COLLEGE Copies of the Conference pro­ grams are available by writing to 716B Franklin Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 the College. 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A Cedarv Cedarville, Ohio 4 5 3 1 4 12 The Ohio Independent Baptist June-July, 1975 leading him towards eventually teaching at a Christian College or OACS Music Festival Pastors Conference On Loan To into missionary work. Each year during the summer After grad school Dr. Griffeth The first Music Festival of the months, a conference is held at Bangladesh spent close to fourteen years as Ohio Association of Christian Cedarville College for enrichment an agronomist at two agricultural Schools was held on the Cedarville and fellowship of pastors. The colleges with research and exten­ College campus on Saturday, April dates to keep in mind for this sum­ sion education responsibilities. 6. Choirs from seven Christian mer’s PASTORS CONFERENCE Twelve years were spent at Cor­ high schools entered the festival are September 8-11. nell, when Dr. Griffeth was invol­ and were rated on their perfor­ Dealing with the importance of ved with the educational programs mances. evangelism in the local church, and applied research. For a year The schools which participated Fred Brown of Chattanooga, Ten­ and a half he was the superinten­ were: Baptist Christian School, nessee, will be the keynote speak­ dent of the Northern Virginia Pas­ Cleveland; Chapel Hill Christian er. Mr. Brown has been actively ture Research Station. School, Cuyahoga Falls; Dayton involved in evangelism for 42 years Dr. Griffeth’s specialization is in Christian, Dayton; Lake Center, and has spoken at the nation’s top the areas of crop production and Hartville; Mansfield Christian, Bible Conferences. His ministry soil fertility. Mansfield; Norwood Baptist, Cin­ has taken him to Britain as well as A special request is being sent cinnati; and Worthington Christian, across the United States. forth asking folk to pray. There is Worthington. The choirs number­ The cost is but$10.00. This takes a need of money for travel and ed over 400 high school students. care of food and lodging. Regis­ support for “ the Griffeths” as they A luncheon was served to admin­ trations should be sent to the De­ undertake this thirteen-month, istrators and directors, where velopment Office of Cedarville short-term missionary service. plans for next year were discus­ College. The deadline for all Gifts may be sent to M.I.S. Pro­ sed. The Music Festival will be registrations is September 1st. gram, Cedarville College, Cedar­ an annual event with schools com­ If you want your heart blessed, Dr. Walter Griffeth, Science De­ ville, Ohio - 45314. They should peting, in addition to being rated your soul refreshed and your life partment of Cedarville College, be designated - “ for Dr. and Mrs. has been granted a year’s leave individually. challenged. . . .then PLAN ON of absense for the purpose of short Walter L. Griffeth” . ATTENDING! term missionary service in Bang­ ladesh. On August 1, Dr. and Mrs. Grif­ 8th ANNUAL feth will begin their work by going to the Philippines for a month or two of studies on rice production and far east agriculture. From there they will go to Bangladesh, until August, 1976 working with the Memorial Christian Hospital Re­ PASTOR'S CONFERENCE habilitation and Self-Help Pro­ gram. September 8-11th1975 While in the Philippines, Dr. Griffeth will study in areas such as rice production, drying, storage, terracing, and tropical fruits farming. __ Dr. Griffeth’s main purpose in "Local Church Evangelism” Bangladesh will be to help train the area people to improve their Fred Brown, Evangelist agricultural methods, resulting KEYNOTE SPEAKER in an improved food supply and economic well-being. At the time Dr. Griffeth was tak­ ing his initial steps ABWE were taking theirs, planning to approach him. Dr. Griffeth was the answer to their plans and prayers. Dr. Griffeth has an extensive Reverend Donald Tyler background in the area of agricul­ Bethesda Baptist Church The Biblical Invitation ture. His college training at Mich­ Brownsburg, Indiana igan State and experience before going to Baptist Bible Seminary was centered on agriculture. He taught high school agriculture. When entering graduate school, Dr. Griffeth felt the Lord was

Reverend Donald Krueger Honorary Degree Minister of Music Evangelistic Music for the Evangelizing Emmanuel Baptist Church Church Toledo, Ohio Granted At Commencement Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Presi­ dent of Cedarville College, gave the challenge to 172 graduates at commencement exercises held on Saturday, June 7th, at 10:00 a.m. Dr. William A. Brock Evangelism and the Midweek Prayer The College Choir presented two Maranatha Baptist Church selections of music: “ Psalm 67” Service by John Ness Beck, and “My Eter­ Columbus, Ohio nal King” by Jane Marshall. Grad­ uating with highest academic honors were: Esther Lightcap, Steve Estes, Don Eggleston, Kath­ leen Kerrigan, Sue Logston, Dan Steere, Deborah Stewart, and Karen Williford. The honorary degree of Doctor of Reverend Lee C. Turner Divinity (D.D.) was granted to Rev. David Lee Moore, pastor of Cedar Cedarville, Ohio Hill Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Rev. Moore moved to Cleve­ land in 1974 after having pastored the Walnut Ridge Baptist Church I plan to attend the Eighth Annual Pastors’ Conference at Cedarville College. in Waterloo, Iowa for fifteen years. P astor’s N a m e ______He has been active on the councils A d d r e s s ______:______of Baptist Mid-Missions, The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist C ity, State, Z ip ______c______Churches, and the General Asso­ Please register other pastors coming with me: ______ciation of Regular Baptist Chur­ CEDARVILLE, OHIO 45314 ches. His ministry involves not only preaching, but counseling and Registration fee is $10.00, payable at the registration desk on Sept. 8, ’75. missions outreach. ^ All accommodations provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 1. □ I PLAN TO STAY OVER FOR THE CEDARVILLE OPEN