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THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM­ COME TRUE

BY MAURICE AND PEGGY ROBERTS . . . so God made woman and brought her to Adam. Through a very constructive program, marvelously in­ "'This is it!' Adam exclaimed. 'She is part of my bone spired by the Holy Spirit, a Catholic priest and several and flesh!"' (Genesis 2: 22b-23 a LB) couples developed Marriage Encounter-first in Spain, then The relationship of marriage was instituted by God. He subsequently it spread to some thirty countries. Because instructed us to protect this covenant, but Satan would their church is concerned primarily for their marriages and choose to undermine it. God's plan was that families would secondarily for the marriages of their brothers and sisters multiply and through this the church would grow, the king­ outside their faith, they retain a strict registration ratio of dom would grow. However, Satan wants the family unit 80 percent Catholic and 20 percent from other faiths. to teeter, thus undermining growth and expansion of God's This shows both a mission for their own people and a love kingdom. to share it with others. It is as though the battleline is drawn and the marriage Marriage Encounter is a structured weekend that fol­ is caught in the middle. It is a rope in the tug-of-war. lows a prepared format. It provides "handles" for the Ephesians 6:12 tells us that we aren't involved so much marriage relationship in the area of communication, and it in a battle between people as between principalities and brings each couple to an encounter with their relationship powers. Marriage is so critically important. Whenever a with God. couple experiences trouble, the world pressures them to Some have said that "Encounter" sounds harsh, threat­ quit, to start over with someone else. ening. To encounter means to meet, to come face to face But, in God's plan, it is important that we honor our with. Marriage Encounter offers to help every marriage vows to each other as husband and wife. It also must be come face to face with its needs. It is designed primarily very important to Satan that we do not keep these vows. to make good marriages better, and it sounds a positive, Have you noticed that the unhappy and disillusioned mar­ hopeful note at a time when many voices are raised against riages seem to be more prevalent even in our churches marriage. as well as in our society? Because the Catholic expression limits attendance to A profound impact is being made on our Friends churches 20 percent non-Catholics at their Encounter weekends, by a new movement called Marriage Encounter. other faiths have requested and received permission to Adapted first from the Catholic Church and now by adapt the program to their faith. The Catholic Marriage several Protestant denominations, this marriage enrichment Encounter has lovingly shared their outline with the other ministry is a positive answer, stimulating happy marriages. faiths, so long as the main content is not changed. Maurice and Peggy Roberts, prominent Friends of Kansas Yearly Meeting, introduce the concept, giving In recent years, the Episcopal Church, then Lutheran, their impressions, as does Barbara Worden, also of Kansas, Church of Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, ·and now who with her husband Ron has participated. A third Friends, have adapted their expressions of Marriage En­ testimonial comes from Ron and Kitsy Gregory, a Friends counter to the outline shared by the Worldwide Marriage couple of Seattle, Washington. Encounter. JUNE 1977 3

During the 1976 sessions of Kansas Yearly Meeting, an not involve group discussion or interaction. It does not informal fellowship time was planned for those who had include scheduled counseling. The privacy is disciplined experienced some type of marriage enrichment experience. and the schedule is quite structured. During that evening, many shared a common concern that It is recommended that couples be married at least two the Friends might have a part in the dynamic tool of Mar­ years before they attend a Marriage Encounter weekend, riage Encounter that God was using. Before this meeting although that is not a fixed policy. Marriages from two David and Marcile Leach had been to Marriage Encounter months to forty-seven years have attended the Friends in the Northwest. From their experience God moved them weekends. to begin preparation for starting a Friends Marriage En­ The program itself deals with our self-worth, our counter. As they were visiting Kansas Yearly Meeting, couple relationship, or God relationship, and our part in they discovered that God was also giving some couples the spreading of the great commission. The team for each there a concern for Marriage Encounter among Friends. weekend consists of a ministerial couple and two or three It was during these days that followed the KYM ses­ lay couples. The results of Marriage Encounter are three­ sions that five couples began to share how God had been fold: ( 1) Marriages are being renewed; (2) couples' rela­ speaking individually to each of them about becoming in­ tionships with God are being renewed; and (3) these volved in some type of ministry to help marriages. Each renewed couples are recommitted to the body of Christ and couple shared a similar witness of how God was speaking a church fellowship. In many instances, couples are joined to them through Marriage Encounter. During the previous to the body for the first time. It also speaks to the pastor­ months, each couple had felt that God was going to be church relationship as well as the couple relationship. opening some kind of a door, although they did not know Friends can have a part in this, too. that they would be joining together to start a Friends ex­ It is interesting that God is still choosing to use various pression of Marriage Encounter. As one couple shared ways to meet the needs of His people. The Old Testament with another during those months and then at that meeting is full of stories about God's persistence as He reached out in August, the heartbeat was one of a beautiful unity. for the children of Israel. During the past several years, Their vision was a spark to ignite the dream of a new styles of ministry have surfaced. There has been a Friends expression of Marriage Encounter. During the renewal emphasis in the role of the laity through home early fall of 197 6 several couples began to train and pre­ Bible studies, Faith-at-Work, and Lay Witness Missions. pare themselves to be presenting couples under the loving Marriage Encounter is another ministry that is meeting the teaching and counsel of some special Catholic couples. needs of God's children today. Couples involved were Raymond and Patricia Cochrane, Hearing a couple report that their marriage has been Floyd and Nelda Coleman, David and Marcile Leach, and dynamically changed, a pastor report that he has a new

"In God's plan, it is important that we honor our vows to each other as husband and wife. It also must be very important to Satan that we do not keep these vows."

Maurice and Peggy Roberts. John and Betty Robinson relationship with his church or his executive committee, have given a great deal of support and encouragement to children saying that Mother and Dad are different parents this movement. serves as a witness that Marriage Encounter was God's This intense preparation, which we were told would plan from the very beginning. When the results of any tool probably take several months, was accelerated to the point and method discontinue to give Him all the credit and that the first Friends Marriage Encounter weekend was praise, then that program will cease to be effective. Each held in Wichita in November. Subsequent weekends have weekend is to honor the Father, just as each worship been held in Seattle, Portland, and Houston. Additional service is. Each team couple feels the call to this ministry weekends have been planned in each of these locations as their service. New team couples are in training and will through the fall of 1977. A schedule of expansion through­ begin participating on weekends as they are prepared. out EFA and FUM areas is being set on request. Marriage Encounter has a follow-up that is intended to A Marriage Encounter weekend is a closed weekend help couples keep current their relationships with each from Friday evening until Sunday evening. A closed week­ other and with God. The growing edge is to apply and end means that registered persons are not to come and go, practice those things that are learned on the weekend. but are to arrive on time and remain until the program is Marriages are truly being renewed; individuals are com­ completed. Registrations are by couples only. It is a mitting their lives to Christ; and couples are joining a working weekend, that is, it isn't a retreat for swimming, church. "Where two or three come together in my name, hiking, or any recreational activities. The program does I am there with them." Matthew 18:20 TEV) For those 4 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

who are married, who could be a better person to share dous interest, many of the scheduled weekends are now Christ's presence with than one's mate? Marriage En­ filled and a waiting list is holding names to fill cancella­ counter aims for that result. tions or in preparation for additional schedules. Friends Marriage Encounter is operating under the A $15 registration fee accompanies each registration. auspices of the Friends Center on Family Living at Friends Costs of any given weekend are partially underwritten by University. Dr. Sheldon Louthan is the director of the couples who have attended previous weekends and from center. David and Marcile Leach are serving as the execu­ other sponsors. Participants will be given an opportunity tive couple to coordinate the ministry of Marriage En­ to share in the cost of the weekend. This procedure is counter. The registration for a weekend is limited to followed in order to avoid any couple missing Marriage approximately thirty-six couples. Because of the tremen- Encounter because of the cost. ~

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BY BARBARA WORDEN Marriage Encounter is: encounter held in Wichita last October, attended by about . . . A system of spiritual retreat exclusively for forty couples, including Ron and me. married people for the basic renewal of the couple Writers like to tell all the facts, but in Marriage by way of a profound evaluation jointly performed Encounter the discipline of the weekend and the order of in line with the sacramental unity in a climate of events are supposed to be reserved for the encountering mutual confidence and of intense dialogue . . . . couples. The format of the weekend must be spread Husband and wife are the ones who are going to around casually because it is so important that couples find each other, and they are the real and only make their encounters under exactly the right conditions. persons involved in the Encounter. (Antoinette However, there are three major principles of Marriage Bosco, Marriage Encounter, Abbey Press, St. Mein­ Encounter that will explain why our weekend meant so rad, Indiana, 1973, p. 17) much to us and has been so important in the lives of each encountering couple. Or, to approach the subject from the opposite end, Marriage Encounter is not a set lecture, a conference, a 1. Love is a decision. Love does not depend on an body of information, like anything you ever saw or ex­ overwhelming rush of warm, sticky feelings. Any mother perienced before. No matter who you are-pastor, coun­ who has ever slipped into bed gratefully at midnight after a selor, church leader-no matter how long you have been hard day of work only to be awakened at 2: 30 by a hungry married, no matter how much you think you know, you will baby knows that on such an occasion wonderful feelings still learn from Marriage Encounter. You learn because are in very short supply. Instead of worrying about what ME isn't something you know but something you do, to­ she's feeling, Mother warms the bottle and sleepily gets out gether with your mate. the clean diapers. Love is an action that requires time, Marriage Encounter began in Spain in 1965 with one work, and as much practice as high diving, riding a horse, priest and a small group of couples who shared a concern or speaking French. Marriage Encounter provides a suc­ for Christian marriage and family life. As of 1972 two cessful method of getting couples to start a train of loving hundred thousand people have had their marriage en­ actions, and counters, with about 65,000 couples added every year. 2. Loving feelings. Feelings are O.K. It's perfectly You can bring the figures up to date for 1977. acceptable for a wife to say, "When you sit all evening Although Marriage Encounter began in the Roman watching the basketball games on TV and don't say a word Catholic tradition, it has been translated into the Jewish, to me, I feel mad, unloved, and unimportant." But if the Episcopal, Methodist, and Mormon faiths. Marriage En­ same wife said, "You're mean to watch TV all the time. counter was brought to Friends for the first time at an (Continued on page 27) JUNE1977 5

MAURICE AND PEGGY MARRIAGE COVER ROBERTS, BARBARA ENCOUNTER: More hands JOin in marriage during June WORDEN, RON AND 2 THE REDISCOVERY and other summer months than any other time. Writers in this issue believe this first KITSY GREGORY OF LOVE step can begin a walk more enriching as the years go by. (Photo by Riley, Newberg.) JACK L. WILLCUTS MEDDLING IN A HOLY CARE ... ANTECEDENTS 6 To glance at our table of contents would be to presume this month's theme is "dreams coming true." It wasn't planned that way! Three separate titles contain the words but PAUL THORNBURG MISSIONARY VOICE: they came from the authors-not the edi­ tors-unknown to each, written at different CHARLES E. DEVOL A DREAM COMING times, thousands of miles apart. Some edi­ 7 TRUE/DREAMS tors might have changed the titles, thinking them redundant. We chose not to. COMING TRUE "The Impossible Dream-Come True" is the first of four related articles, three on JACK L. WILLCUTS EDITORIALS marriage enrichment, one relating to pre­ marital guidelines. Perhaps more dreams are born in the hearts of young couples con­ 11 templating marriage and a lifetime together than any other of life's situations. Too often and too soon, it seems, these dreams are being shattered, awakening to the hard realities of the married state. That's too REGULAR FEATURES bad, for husband and wife and family dreams can become increasingly fulfilling. The other two "dream" articles came al­ Once upon a Time 12/ Friends Write 12/ First Day News 13 most simultaneously to Esther Hess, our Books 17I The Face of the World 18/ Over the Teacup 19 Missionary Voice editor, from two of our Friends Concerns 20/ Friends Gather 23/ Friends Record 26 mission fields literally half a world away from each other-Africa and Taiwan. In these "lazy days of summer," this season of weddings, of vacations, perhaps it's time for us to dream a little, permitting God to give us a new perspective, new goals, renewed hope and faith. -H. T.A. EVANGELICAL FRIEND

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"Since God is the author of love, no to marriage let all be done to the praise couple can without Him make good on and glory of God. If a young man or their promise to love one another for the woman have a father or mother or rest of their lives." guardian, go to them first, and lay the This observation is taken not from a matter before them, that the matter may modern marriage manual but from some go on with their consent and approba­ very old writings of early Friends printed tion, and let it be done in the Light and in the Faith and Practice of the Society not in the dark ... but when things are of Friends in England. clear before all parties, lay it twice before There once was a routine custom the women's meeting and twice before among Friends for helping young couples the men's, that all may be clear in the planning for marriage. They were to sight of God and man." (From the Early come under the care of a committee of Quaker Writings, Eerdmans, edited by six (three men and three women), who Hugh Barbour and Arthur Roberts, pages counseled with them individually and 509,533) together to see if they were "clear for These procedures in premarriage coun­ marriage." Just what matters were specif­ seling suggest a thoroughness and depth ically discussed is unclear to us now, but of interest that must have made consider­ they apparently included more of a sense able impression on the couple and on the of discernment on the suitability of the entire congregation. match rather than a checklist of compati­ bility factors. Further counsel to newlyweds comes One clue as to what went on in those from other early Friends. Barrow Cad­ between-business-meetings sessions to bury of London "gathered from personal determine the couple's "clearness" for experience and from observation" some marriage is found in Robert Barclay's notes for young people thinking of advices: ". . . take care in the case of marrying: "For full enjoyment of all that marriages, that all things be clear . . . God gives us in marriage and home life which afterwards may prove to the preju­ we need spiritual union. Underlying all dice of Truth or of the parties concern­ must be the spiritual union and com­ ed." Friends all along have viewed mar­ munion which bring into married life the riage as a matter about which the entire power and grace which can carry a congregation should concern itself for the couple through the most difficult times of benefit both of those marrying and of testing." the spiritual well-being of the meeting. In 1872 this minute was made by Getting down to cases, Barclay lays it London Yearly Meeting about young out. "First [Barclay is strong on firstlies, people: "In setting out in life, let there secondlies, and thirdlies], we cannot be a prudent and Christian care to avoid marry with those that walk not in, and a scale of living which may minister to obey not the Truth . . . or pretend to it luxury or pride, or tend to an increase of ... Secondly, nor can we go to the worldly care, and thus diminish the hireling priests who take upon them to power to devote time and money to the As part of our overall emphasis on marry people without any command or service of others for the Lord's sake." marriage enrichment, Editor Jack L. precedent for it from the Law of God. Friends have always maintained a keen Willcuts reaches into Quaker history Lastly, nor can we suffer any such kind concern as a meeting for each couple be­ for some pertinent guidelines for of marriages to pass among us [with] ing married, seeing the marriage not as those who have not yet taken the step. consanguinity [related by blood] ...." an event so much as a stewardship of He then adds, "Nay, all our meddling is shared responsibility. In 1949 London in a holy care for the Truth." Yearly Meeting has this statement: "We George Fox, in one of his sermons, believe that those who are involved in offered this thought about the subject of marriage difficulties should be able to marriage: "And now in your proceedings look for sympathy and understanding to JUNE 1977 7

the group where they normally find fel­ lowship in worship. We hope that any who feel drawn to a Friends Meeting will always be welcomed, and that they may there discover the guiding and healing power of God's love." A Friend, Job Scott (17 51-179 3), has a prophetic word on this subject. "I have seen much advantage to children, and in­ deed to whole families, from the practice of a solemn pause at meals. It learns children stillness, decency, and reverence; and where it is done in a feeling manner, with minds righty turned to feel after God, and experience his blessing, and is not practiced in a slight formal manner, it tends to season and solemnize the A DREAM COMING TRUE minds of young and old ... I am morally certain, that I have many a day gone through the cares and concerns of life, with much more composure, stability, satisfaction and propriety, for the BY PAUL THORNBURG strength and assistance I have found in drawing near to God in solemn silence It really did start as a dream . . . early money has been given to honor former in my family; and I wish the practice of in the morning before the light of day. teachers, also a departed father who reverently adoring him in this way, may The plan was seen, the need and the use loved young people and helped them increase more and more." of each room. Then it was all sketched through school. As we have needed William Penn, in 1693, gave his atten­ as daylight came. (Below is a drawing money to buy materials, it has been com­ tion to youth contemplating marriage in almost exactly like the dream showed it ing in. We believe God is moving His a series of advices: . . . minor changes.) That dream was children to join in this dream. "Never marry but for love; but see that nearly a year ago, and today the founda­ Other signs confirm it as God's plan thou lovest what is lovely. He that minds tion is in and building is begun. The and concern and not just a daydream or a body and not a soul has not the better estimated cost is 15,000 dollars. Nearly wishful thinking. Bricks have been found part of that relation, and will consequent­ 4,000 dollars have been received. Ce­ all the same size, 40,000 of them, cement, ly want [be without] the noblest comfort ment, bricks, window glass, and metal for glass for 256 window panes. We see of a married life. frames have all been purchased. The God at work. "Between a man and his wife nothing dream's name is "Memorial Hall," and The large room for the Library will ought to rule but love . . . As love ought it will honor many who have founded, enable many students to study at the to bring them together, so it is the best pioneered, and worked here at the school. same time. We will make it available for way to keep them well together. Over one hundred dollars came from public school teachers in our area and "A husband and wife that love and students in the South India Evangelical any others wishing to add to their knowl­ value one another show their children and servants that they should do so too. Seminary in memory of a Murundi stu­ edge. We have no other public libraries Others visibly lose their authority in their dent who studied there to prepare to for many miles around. families by their contempt of one work in our Mweya School. He died We hope to get our seminary up to another; and teach their children to be before ever getting to teach here. Other junior college level and eventually to full unnatural by their own examples. "Let no enjoyment lessen, but augment, affection; it being the basest of passions to like when we have not, what we slight when we possess. "Here it is we ought to search out our pleasure, where the field is large and full of variety, and of an enduring nature; sickness, poverty, or disgrace being not able to shake it, because it is not under the moving influences of worldly con­ tin<>encies. "Nothing can be more entire and without reserve; nothing more zealous, affectionate and sincere; nothing more contented and constant than such a couple, nor no greater temporal felicity than to be one of them." ~ 8 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

college level, and the first essential is ade­ tomb, and we believe if any person will quate study facilities. The next four take three days from his schedule to wait small rooms are for concentrated study, in prayer, Bible study, and sharing with term papers, theses, and one room will others who are seeking a closer walk with have our language comparator with Jesus, there will be spiritual renewal. several headphones. With tapes in Kirun­ We now have one small cottage for guests di, French, or English, those who desire who come for spiritual rejuvenation. We may increase their ability to speak and trust the Lord will help us build more. listen to the language of their choice. As the Memorial Hall project is com­ The next room, the Home Economics pleted, we can see the possible need of and Science Room, will enable us to meet larger facilities to seat from 500 to 1,000 a need to help the young ladies and wives people for camp meetings and youth of our students who may have had less retreats. But at present we are thrilled to schooling than their husbands. Next year see God at work on the first steps of pro­ we will take young ladies into the Bible viding a spot for people to get a bit of School. We now have one young lady in heaven into their hearts. the second year of seminary. We have a This year our Bible School teams have class called "God and Science," in which Extension) workshops, personal evan­ had the best success of any time in many experiments are done and then some gelism seminars, and pastoral ministry for years. In one weekend meeting we saw hours of natural science and physics. This pastors' wives. At present there are no more than 200 saved and reclaimed. room will perform dual duty. Sewing available classrooms for these confer­ This has been the rule rather than the machines, cutting tables, wood stove, bun­ ences. This room will always be available exception. Africa is a seething, boiling sen burner, sink, etc., will supply needs for these special teaching sessions. If you pot of many isms, all becoming militant in these two areas. come to visit us and are a specialist in to express their claim on minds and The last large room, the Seminar some area of Christian service, we will hearts. The need is great for a Holy Room, will provide a place for confer­ ask you to come spend a few days and Spirit-empowered leadership and spiritual ences and various group meetings. We share in the area of your burden and renewal. May God cause your heart to are planning throughout the year to em­ speciality. burn within you for a deeper personal phasize different areas of Christian ser­ We are planning a three-day renewal commitment to Him and a constant filling vice and growth. We have Sunday school program for people who feel unglued or with His Spirit and power as you pray teacher training courses, classes in stew­ run down at the heels spiritually. Christ that we may enter the wide open doors ardship, TEE (Theological Education by was resurrected after three days in the of ministry here. ~

The Ministry of Wives

We would like for you to meet the wives of three of our seminary students and one Bible Institute student. Three are from Zaire and one from Burundi. From left to right they are Marita, Esther, Jean, and Mary, with Leona Thornburg, their teacher. This year we have begun reading and sewing classes for them and more classes will be added later when we have more adequate facilities and others who will help teach them. They are eager to learn all they can to be better equipped as pastor's wives when their husbands finish their schooling here and begin their ministry elsewhere. Behind every good pastor is usually a good wife. We want to help these women develop their talents to better help their husbands and serve the Lord. Pray with us for these women that they will sense the Lord really helping them in this preparation. JUNE 1977 9

Charles DeVol, EFC­ Eastern Region missionary in Taiwan, gives the history of another dream coming true-the building of a congregation at Kaohsiung, the fastest growing city in Taiwan. Pictured is the group in front of their rented three-story building behind sign.

BY CHARLES E. DEVOL Every year at the annual meeting of the with headquarters in West Germany, Brantingham visited Kaohsiung in 1972 mission staff in Taiwan, each member is Japan, Italy, Holland, and United States. and so did Russell Myers when he came expected to write a report of his year's Most of their wares are for the export out to Taiwan in 1973. Most everyone work and to include any special projects market. thought it was a good idea, but nothing or concerns. Kaohsiung is the cement-making center happened; and some were afraid it would In 1970 Howard Moore wrote a report for Taiwan, and since there is a tremen­ involve too big a financial investment. on "Opportunities" in which he called dous demand for cement this is a very However in January 1975 things be­ attention to the city of Kaohsiung and important industry. New buildings are gan to move; the Chinese pastors in the suggested that Friends consider opening going up in every city on Taiwan and north as well as in the south became a church there. at an unbelieveable rate. A few years interested in the project. They began to Kaohsiung is the fastest growing city ago, when Leora and I moved to Taipei pray about it and talked about supporting in Taiwan. Twenty-five years ago when to live, there were very few buildings it financially. A survey showed fifteen Charles Matti first came to Taiwan, that were more than two stories high. members from the Lower Lake area Chiayi and Kaohsiung were cities of· Today we are surrounded by four-story (which includes Deer Grass and Bamboo about equal size; both had over 200,000. apartment houses, and tall buildings line Foot) had already moved to Kaohsiung Chiayi's population remains about the the main streets. The construction of to work in factories. One family from same; Kaohsiung now has six times as overpasses and underpasses at the inter­ Bamboo Ridge and two from the South many people, being a city of over sections of many streets and the building Gate Church (Chiayi) had gone to Koah­ 1,200,000. of long bridges and a six-lane superhigh­ siung to go into business. Kaohsiung has a large modern harbor way all call for cement, cement, and more cement. By February 1976, a year later, Frank and a shipbuilding yard. Thousands from Wu (pastor at Lower Lake) and Mary rural areas have gone there to find em­ Kaohsiung is the oil-refining center of his wife said they were willing to go and ployment. Taiwan; most of the oil from the Middle enter this new field. Several trips were Kaohsiung has become a large indus­ East comes here. made to look things over and settle on a trial center. One of the biggest attractions Years ago Russell Zinn talked with our suitable location; finally they decided to is the opportunity of working in factories pastors in the Chiayi District about open­ rent a small three-story, storefront build­ operated by foreign capital. All kinds of ing a chapel in Kaohsiung, but the idea ing near the harbor. By the first of products are being made by companies did not catch fire at that time. Sherman March, Frank and Mary with their three 10 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

children moved from their rural pastorate After only three months they began into Kaohsiung. At first the children did paying on their pastor's salary, and in the not like city life but have gradually fourth month they doubled their giving. adjusted to it. Now they are taking over his full salary. The first floor of the building serves as I suggested at a meeting with the over­ a chapel, and when crowded can seat seers that it might be rather difficult for about forty people. On the second floor them to attempt so much in one step as is a dining room, kitchen, and living they still have only a small group. But room (which also serves as the ,pastor's one of their overseers, who is a medical study), and on the third floor are the student, spoke up in good English and bedrooms. said to me, "Dr. DeVol, we wanted you Some of our churches contributed to come here tonight so that we could to\\(ard the money for rent and so did inform you of our plans, not to ask you Chi'nese Christians in Cleveland, Ohio. to come and change our decisions." The first service was held in the new Since this chapel is small and there is chapel on March 14, 1976. One year no immediate hope of getting a larger Why does a later, March 13, 1977, Leora and I went building, they are planning to hold meet­ to attend their first anniversary. The ings in different parts of the city in the woman need place was packed, with some sitting on homes of the overseers. Lay Christians chairs at the back and actually out on are responsible for these Thursday night a Will? the sidewalk; over fifty were present. meetings, and these homes are to be cen­ One of the overseers, Julia Kuoh, got ters of evangelism. the idea of having a birthday cake to For all the same reasons a Recently the YMCA has opened a man does: to be sure her celebrate the first birthday of the church. branch center on our street and only a So she bought a large, nicely decorated property is distributed the way few doors from our chapel. They are she wants it to be; to save her cake. At the close of the service, Leora operating a social service center where was asked to cut the cake, and a good heirs needless time and ex­ classes are taught in English, Japanese, pense; and to include a gift for sized piece was served to each one. cooking, flower arrangement, and other This church started out differently than the Lord's work if that is her subjects. Students have to pay tuition to wish. If she has children, she any of our other churches. We already take these courses. Our pastor, Frank had a good nucleus of our own members, needs a will to name the most Wu, has been asked to cooperate with suitable guardian for them in and the pastor was well known to all of them and to use five minutes each week them. case they should lose both in presenting the Gospel to the students. parents...... Dreams are coming true. Prayers are The amusing little booklet being answered. Souls are being saved. offered below explains why Churches are becoming self-supporting. every adult who owns any­ Thank God! I~] thing at all and cares what becomes of his/her property at death needs a valid will pre­ Heresies pared by an attorney. Just use in respect to truth the coupon below to request ff~ your free copy. and love Book Store grow in rich soil Serving Evangelical Friends with ------clip and mail------composted the best in Evangelical Literature by tradition Don Worden, Director of Development A full service Christian which over time supply store featuring Church- Cambridge and World becomes hedged Bibles, books from major evangelical publishers, by prudence George Fox Press Sunday School literature, gifts shaded and supplies for by peripheral culture every occasion. A service of the and leached out Evangelical Friends Church, by an acidity Eastern Region since 1931. of pride. :#~ -Arthur Roberts 4/20177 Book Store Box 176 ,, •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Damascus, Ohio 44619 JUNE 1977 11

(a fact woven into almost every Christian ceremony), and it was an appropriate place for the first recorded miracle. But can weddings be both special and simple? Quakers have thought so. Fortunately Friends have moved out of the one-dimensional color scheme (gray), but there may be a place for discernment in distinguishing between colors and ostentation, fellowship and fashion, simplicity and sensationalism, good or gaudy. Memories are important, meaningful, precious, happy, deep, binding-memories of BY JACK L. WILLCUTS a wedding day experienced in the meetinghouse before family, Friends, and the Lord. From Genesis on through to Joseph and Mary, the family The Society of Friends and the marriage vows are sacred in Scripture-the primary, basic unit of God's creation. The family takes precedence It is not a simple task to get ready for a simple Quaker over every other institution of society-government, school, wedding. Basic necessities include the month of June, a bride church-as the foundational setting for spiritual depth. and a groom, and a meetinghouse. This tradition has taken It is good to read in the "Friends Gather" section of this on a few extras among most Friends, something like a paper about more and more "Quaker weddings." It is a $1,000 minimum for a really proper simple ceremony. splendid trend; it takes a lot of creativity and courage The most comfortable way to sort these extras over is to to have a simple wedding in our society. !"@ figure how much might be saved in the search for simplicity. Let's see . . . (the check list is fresh in my mind as I will "officiate" at one this afternoon, two next week, and June isn't even here yet as I write this!). So, if you keep A Place for Pageantry the invitation list below 100, that saves maybe $35 in printing costs and some other reception materials; if you decide Responding to an invitation to a special Episcopal service for against a three-color, actual photo, gothic design invitation the "restoration" of a man to the priesthood, my Quaker type, you may save as much as $250. If grandmother will spiritual sensibilities were startled-and stretched. The make the wedding dress you may save from $50 to $300; two-hour event with its pageantry, liturgies, and frequent and if you cut down on the number of bridesmaids with bishop-congregation responses-kneeling, standing, or sitting­ tailored, matching dresses for them (and the flower girl) brought home to me how different Quakers are. The read you may save up to $35 apiece. prayers were beautiful, the wording impressive even when If the groom decides against a rented (or purchased) spoken in toneless rapidity. pastel-colored tuxedo and matching uniforms for the The restored priest is my friend and agrees to my writing groomsmen and father of the bride, another $200 to $500 of our friendship "as I wish," for we have spent long hours might be saved. (Incidentally, having seen many grooms together when even our praying follows the distinctive at close range standing before the mirror for a last minute patterns with which we each have become comfortable re-review, it is obvious they admire beautiful weddings as (we are about the same age). much as the bride's mother regardless of what you may But beyond the denominational differences is spiritual reality; hear to the contrary.) it was a major factor in his leaving the priesthood-the Then, of course, there are the two mothers' dresses . . . "reality was "disappearing." He found again in a Quaker the list starts to become frantically detailed from here on: meeting the real presence without rituals or liturgies. The flowers, bouquets, candles, cakes, rehearsal dinners, intimate sharing of our relationship with Christ, our oneness receptions, guest book, photographer, musicians, custodian in the Spirit kept us close together these recent months. (fees for these), and rice. (Birdseed is becoming more This bridge of obvious ecclesiastical barriers somehow helped popular; it disappears faster from the parking lot and is a tiny him rediscover God's grace and guidance. He felt, however, ecological ih1provement.) Not much can be done to avoid he must go back and finish his life in the Episcopal priesthood. "going-away" outfits, hotel, and other honeymoon expenses Attending the colorful, carefully ordered service of and these added to the total-well, whoever heard of a restoration brought to me in a humble way how the Lord "simple honeymoon"? at times allows a Quaker pastor and an Episcopal priest This hopefully once-in-a-lifetime event requires any daughter's to minister to each other. father worth his salt to become a patsy for paying up, to the His faith and calling are restored, and in another way so is point of taking a second mortgage on the house. Too bad mine. "There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called he can't get as good a guarantee that the marriage will make in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one it as the bank wants for their part of it all. baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, Everyone knows weddings are supposed to be about as and through all, and in you all." (Ephesians 4:4-6) special as possible. Every culture, in every land, seems to go While the pageantry, the elements, the water, the liturgies all out in their various ways. And remember, one of the are barriers to us, they seem to be a blessing to others when first events on Jesus' social calendar was the Cana wedding they find God in them. i~i 12 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

loudly to her mother, ''You never let me grown~up, don't look as do The exact reiineiinoram~e they did when you were of happened immediately that she sat when she watched has gone. However, it seems like what­ tt<.l:etl!IJtg through the air. ever it was took place in the back bed­ were room behind the kitchen. The idea of fish, Later she they were firmly nothing more than big einders from the in the Girl's even she did neighbor's "'""·'u... , forget some other things. Then there was puppy that Part of the time she lived in that came home as a .. , being THE OLD HOUSE house, the Little Girl wanted to some sick after scarlet shots . . . BY .BETTY M. HOCKETT be a tap dancer. She would practke tap­ her first tooth while sitting in the ping and clicking on the wooden floor of circle in the first , . • the The old house was still there. And in­ the front room, While her feet moved homemade soup that terestingly enough, it looked almost ex- her mind dreamed of black went along with brought-from-home like she remembered it to be. It tap shoes that. would make it reaL sandwiches every other in the school was painted a nice green now. No matter She's very glad now that God had other lunchroom (.cocoa was served the other that she bad long since forgotten the things for her to do with her life besides days) ... having to read stories color that it had been forty years ago, being a tap dancer. lfs been nice to be like the "Three Pigs" when was a the last time she had seen it. After all, a pastor's a a Sunday very grown-up second grader , . on and there were many more important things school a writer. God's plans for on the memories come, to remember about the bouse than its us are so much better than the Thank God for n.eat experiences when long~ago color. things we dream of for ourselves. are si.x or seven. Think on them It was in the days before television The Little Girl received her first very When you are or fifty· when the Little Girl. lived there. Seeing own Bible when she lived in that house. three it wm be fun to about those the house now made many memories hop It had a green cover and very tiny print that happened "not so out as if they . had happened only last No doubt it went along regularly to that old house still Wednesday. Sunday school and church with its proud color may be changed and the garage She had started off to the first grade owner. It might also have gone to school and woodshed gone, but that's all right from the front porch of that house. on Monday mornings when the Bible because houses as wen as people change Clutched in her hand that day teacher came for class in the schoolroom, through the But God never were the cards of children-from- Carrying a Bible to Sunday school and changes! He is same forty ago, other-lands that came in Shredded church is a very good habit to begin when now in and on and on more Wheat cereal boxes. Mother walked you are six. Then, when are twenty years than we can think of. That we beside and helped to make it easier to or thirty-two or it easy to re- can count on for sure! meet the teacher and the other first member to take your when you go graders. In the years she has learn,. to church. ed that God goes with us, too, like The people who lived next door to that Mother used to, to help make new experi~ house forty years ago had cmne from ences much easier. Texas. They talked differently than any­ That was the house where the Little one the Little Girl had ever heard before, Girl had measles and whooping They would "We're going to carry cmum,-:1t the same time. Chic.ken her to town." they really meant was endured at another session. aU was, ''We're going to take her to town." happened in the front bedroom. Her The Little Girl thought their way of mother sat and read favorite Uncle talking was funny. stories to help pass the time away where was Te.xas? It must for Little Girl while she was sick. have been clear around the world from To 'A Very Lonely Friend' Sometimes Daddy listened, too. where she lived. She has learned sin~e a I "A Very Lonely during the he had to go then that Texa<> isn't actually very far I\N1t.itt~l\~Jlf., FRIEND]. out to the to bring in Neither is Bolivia or Russia or nri>hr!.•dm from a group more wood for the stove. "Don't read or Japan. And the best thing is, where you do not you truly belong until I get back, he called to Mother, God doesn't really care where we li.ve; in ever.,v sense ..The· discomfort and lone- The Little Girl chuckled, It was funny He knows where we are He loves us liness you are simply that Daddy liked Uncle no matter where we live. be from the Jeading~urging you too, She knows now that and is so much to.think about as she on to places may be of most daddies often like the same things that sees the old· house The front service and find fulfillment God their children do; it is neat· to have fun porch is:n't as the Little Girl with the same things . at the same time. thought it was lived there. Ac- .It was in house that the Little Girl t.ually, the porch did not shrink. It had one stomped her. and been that size. You see, when JUNE 1977 13

First Day News

QUICK QUAKER COMMENTARY

Dr. ALVIN L. ANDERSON, professor of education and psychology at Malone College, has been selected as a Fulbright Professor to the University of Calabar in Nigeria for the 1977-78 school year, leaving Canton the last of July. Anderson's wife LUCY will accompany him. Currently director of publications at the college, Lucy plans either to teach English, or "she may pack up a typewriter and do a lot of writing." LLOYD LYDA of Medford (Oregon) Friends, instructor in the high school mechanics shop at nearby Eagle Point, Oregon, produced a duo team that won first place as troubleshooters in state competition and took the team into the Nationals for the fourth time. FORREST SMITH, of Salem, Oregon, who with his wife PAT is on an extended visit on the Friends mission field in Burundi, Africa, is building a camera for the mis­ sion print shop. All the parts have been made and assembled. Smith, a retired machinist, is the father of SANDY DEALY. She and her husband ED are missionaries under Kansas Yearly Meeting. CLARE and EDNA WILLCUTS, former pastors in Kansas Yearly Meeting and now from Northwest Yearly Meeting, are retracing former steps by visiting congregations they once pastored in KYM--Northridge, Timber Creek, Ramona, and Booker. Congratulations to LEROY BRIGHTUP, chairman of Friends University's Division of Religion and Philosophy, for receiving the University's W. A. Young award for excellence in teaching. Kansas Yearly Meeting's oldest minister, CHARLES CARR, died in Enid, Oklahoma, April 18, at the age of 101 years. He was a former pastor and Camp Quaker Haven builder/caretaker. (See story in "Friends Gather" under Enid, Oklahoma.) ADORA HARTMAN and WANDA COFFIN, of Iowa Yearly Meeting, were recently appointed by the Wider Ministries Commission of the Friends United Meeting to serve for two years at Friends Girls' School in Ramallah, Palestine. Both are graduates of William Penn College. HAROLD and WILMA MAGEE, Northwest Yearly Meeting Friends, and two daughters, are under appointment by Wycliffe Bible Translators to go to Lama Linda, Colombia. Harold will be responsible for operation, maintenance, and general technical super­ vision of the radio transmitting and receiving station at this headquarters base. FRIENDS FOCUS

FEDERAL INDIAN POLICY: AT A CROSSROADS

On May 17 the American Indian Policy Review Commission (AIPRC) submitted its final report to Congress, the first official analysis since 1928. The result of a two­ year study, it has raised considerable interest among Indians and non-Indian peoples alike. The most controversial area addressed by the commission is that of tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction, opining that Indian tribes are sovereign political bodies that have the power to determine their own membership and enact and enforce their own laws within reservation boundaries. 14 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

Friends should note the Corrnnission's recommendation that "state and county governments sit down with the tribal governments ... resolve their jurisdictional conflicts ... on the basis of mutual respect." Quakers have long been champions of Indians' rights and may be interested in writing to their congressmen for a copy of the AIPRC report, available in July.

KANSAS PASTORS' RETREAT

Kansas Yearly Meeting Pastors' retreat will long be remembered, as 120 pastors and spouses gathered in Oklahoma City. Orville C. Butcher, from Lemon Grove Community Church, California, ministered to the group. Elfrida Vipont Foulds, English Friend from the "1652 Country," was also present, graciously presenting her views of Quaker history.

QUAKER HILL SUMMER CONFERENCES

A series of timely workshops is being presented for the first time this summer at The Quaker Hill Conference Center, Richmond, Indiana, on the following subjects: "Separation and Bereavement," "Quaker Genealogy," "Making the Bible Come Alive," and "Care Lab," a workshop on the art of listening, of speaking the truth in love, and the art of reconciling differences.

TAPE LENDING LIBRARY

Northridge Friends Church has a most inclusive lending library of tapes on subjects of special interest to Quakers. Vital subjects are included, such as Church Growth, Finances, Faith and Practice, Quaker Heritage, Social Service, Ecology, Family Helps, Women, and Pastor's Helps. For information write: Northridge Friends, Cassette Lending Library, 2655 Bullinger, Wichita, Kansas 67204.

PASTORS' APPRECIATION SERVICE

Newberg Friends (Oregon) held a pastors' appreciation service one evening, toward the close of the church year, for their pastors, Ron Woodward and Richard Foster. We've long enjoyed Mother's Day and Father's Day, so why not "Pastors' Day"? "TOMORROW IS GROWING OLD"

Tomorrow Is Growing Old describes the Quaker witness among the Indian and Eskimo peoples or-Alaska. This book by Quaker author, Arthur 0. Roberts, narrates events by which Friends became a major religious force in the Arctic. Here the oldest and youngest civilizations have met in a dramatic encounter, with the coming of the Alaskan pipeline. Through the years since the 1800s, at least five different yearly meetings have officially participated in the establishment and carrying on of education and Christianization of a people whose land for many was but an icebox to be raided of its treasures. This 560-page book, including over 120 historic photos and documents, contributes much toward the publicizing of Alaska's rich religious heritage. It is being published sometime in 1977 by The Barclay Press, Newberg, Oregon.

LUIS PALAU CRUSADE IN NEWBERG

The Christian Club of Newberg (Oregon) High School recently sponsored a Luis Palau Crusade. The Latin American evangelist, called the "Billy Graham of South America," now president of Overseas Crusades, spoke nightly during the weekend in the high JUNE 1977 15

school gymnasium. Good crowds attended in this small Oregon city. Friends students are prominent in this influential interdenominational high school club, which some­ times has from 15 to 20 percent of the student body in attendance at weekly meetings before the school day opens.

FAITH PROMISE A SUCCESS

Boise (Idaho) Friends Church projected their faith-promise giving from May 1976 to April 30, 1977, to be $12,198.27. At the end of that period, their actual receipts totaled $12,707.31. The Outreach Committee presented a challenge of $15,000 for the new church year. But the ensuing promises by faith came to $17,268! Seven years ago the amount given by this church to missions totaled $417. Salem First Friends (Ohio) also reports positive results of their faith-promise project, being right on target thus far toward their goal of $30,000 for the year.

UPDATE YOUR QUAKER BOOKSHELF

Revised editions of the following booklets may be obtained from The Barclay Press, Newberg, Oregon 97132, or the nearest Friends bookstore: "A Family of Friends," a concise, informative ten-chapter booklet by Jack L. Willcuts, may be used as a membership course study or to acquaint people with Quaker beliefs and practices. $1.50. "The People Called Quakers," by Arthur 0. Roberts, emphasizes that the Quaker concerns and message are as relevant today as they were in seventeenth century England. $ .60. "What About War" is a timely pamphlet by Paul M. Mills, giving a scriptural basis for the peace testimony. $ .10.

EFA MISSION, MEXICO CITY

Missionary Paul Cammack of the EFA mission, Mexico City, reports the working of the Spirit in many visible ways--confession and settling of old grudges, deliverance from drink, and finding peace in Christ. There is a mounting enthusiasm for the youth-family camp, and a concern for obtaining property and a building for worship is increasing. --Iowa Friend, May

PRESIDENT CARTER AND DISARMAMENT--AN ENGLISH VIEW

In the April/May issue of Labour Peace Newsletter edited by Ron Huzzard of Petts Wood Meeting (England), Philip Noel-Baker complains of inadequate reporting in the British press of the strong statements made by President Carter in favor of world disarmament. "They have not even made their readers understand that he is a nuclear physicist, a trained nuclear engineer, and a former commander of a U.S. nuclear submarine," he said. Noel-Baker cited many quotations from the President's speeches. --The Friend, May 6

NEW ENGLAND YEARLY MEETING

New England Yearly Meeting of Friends, meeting in Norton, Massachusetts, August 15-20, 1977, has programmed three successive sessions of worship and Bible study into their daily yearly meeting sessions, from 7:15 a.m. through 10:30 a.m., before launching their day of business. "Living Without a Partner" will be the subject of one of the workshops. It is designed for those of any age who live alone, whether by choice or of necessity. Insights, needs and contributions, advantages and disadvantages of living singly will be shared. 16 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL HELD

With exhibits running the gamut from pencil sketches and watercolors through oil painting, carving, dried flower arrangements, sculpture, stained glass, collage, rug weaving, and woodworking, an impressive worship service led by Professor Peter Snow culminated the day, emphasizing art appreciation as a means to worship. Reedwood Friends (Portland, Oregon) sponsored the festival.

CALL TO PEACEMAKING

11 This is the right time, the right idea, and the right arena for a special peacemak­ ing effort, 11 says Robert Rumsey, Plainfield, Indiana, coordinator of the New Call to Peacemaking emphasis now being launched by the historic peace churches. Representatives of Friends, Mennonites, and the Church of the Brethren are projecting a series of regional events and a national conference to focus on the historical and biblical basis for the peace witness and its relevance in an increasingly militaristic culture. A major aim of the preparatory conferences being arranged is to get the peace message of the Gospel before every congregation and every individual member of the participating churches. The special two-year thrust will climax October 5-8, 1978, with a peace study/ action conference at the American Baptist Assembly grounds, Green Lake, Wisconsin. POTPOURRI SOME GUIDES TO 'ALTERNATIVES'

If you've ever wondered if there's a guide to all the magazines, journals, newslet­ ters, and newspapers published that are specifically written to offer alternative practices and life-styles for twentieth-century man, the answer is here: Guide to Alternative Periodicals, Sunspark Press, Box 6341-P, St. Petersburg, FL 33736. And if you've every sought an alternative to staying in impersonal motels while traveling, the Mennonite Your Way Travel Directory outlines a hospitality network of over 1,700 families across the United States and Canada who are willing to host visitors and travelers. It includes maps, places, and events of interest from the Christian perspective. To order mail $2 and your name and address to Mennonite Your Way, Box 1525, Salunga, PA 17538.

LEGITIMIZING DIVORCE IS NOT THE ANSWER

Divorce is getting a lot of attention from evangelicals these days--they want to know how to relate biblical principles to the upsurge in marriage splits. Dwight Hervey Small does just this in his new book, The Right to Remarry, much to the concern of Mike Yaconelli in The Wittenburg Door (February-March). Yaconelli wonders whether the book's emphasis on forgiveness and grace will really heal broken lives or simply legitimize divorce. 11 Doesn't the church have something to offer this divorce-ridden culture besides a biblical basis for legitimizing divorce? It seems that whatever the culture is into, give the church a few years and it follows suit. Instead, isn't this the time for a book entitled The Right to Marry? 11 0r how about Learning Howto Stay Committed in an Uncommitted World? Doesn't the Gospel have something to sayabout honor, loyalty~love? 11 Yaconelli concludes that the book 11 comes at the worst possible time when . . . the impact of the book will not be that the church will be more accepting of divorce and remarriage; instead, it will serve as an apologetic for those looking for a rationale (and biblical, at that) for their divorce. 11 --Evangelical Newsletter JUNE 197717

page My daughter, Lori Maria, broke her is just what m11ny are looking for. and me. free to "shop" arm in four places last June tceH!R:aung. exciting, personal, and deep, the among individual Friends churches. The doctors put a cast on her arm Christ still speaks through the lives Don't hesitate to associate yourself with said she would need surgery on her wrist early Friends, even to us today, another denomination when before it could be normal again. l -Ron Allen can let you know, "This is worried because I knew we couldn't af­ ford it, but I prayed. Our pastor came Eduard Lohse, The New Testament En~ cannot afford to let either our joy by our home, and he prayed over her vironment, Abingdon, 1976, 300 pp., or our service in the Lord be diminished arm. The next I took Lori Maria to $6.95 (paper), labels or locations. the hospital to have her cast removed and The New Testament can be fully appre­ JUDY JONES X rays taken~ Our doctor was surprised ciated and understood only when read Oregon the crack on the bone and damage shown with reference to its political, cul­ on the first X came out clear in this tural, and religious context Eduard 'The Battle for the Bible,' Round 3 X ray; he said had to be a miracle. Lohse, former professor of New 8 I realize that my esteemed friends, So we want express our appreciation ment and now a bishop of the Evangeli­ Howard ["Books," Aprill977l and to our pastor Ash] .for his cal Lutheran Church in Germany, states Roscoe Townsend [''Friends Write," May and for his p.f1,,.rt""" ministry that both claiming to be evangelicals, Albuquerque Friends. the more precisely we determine do not see eye to eye on the subject of PRISCILLA WooLRIDGE people felt the impact of the rhris.ti<>n the place of the Holy Scriptures. Rather Albuquerque, New Mexico proclamation ami how they understood than my claiming to be schooled in these and related the gospel to their the niceties of debate, may I call our atten­ better we will succeed in translating the tion to Robert Barclay, in his Apology content of this message from the manner /or the True Christian Divinity (Friends of speech and the conceptions of the Book Store, 1908 edition, pages 14, 15 ancient world into the language of our and 72ff): own time. (p. In order to purpose, the . . . the of truth, which contain . . . . A and ample account author presents a broad spectrum of of all the chief of the doctrine material dealing wi.th the period . 200 of Christ . . . because they B.C.~A.D. 135 under the (l) are a declaration of fountain and Judaism in the Time of the New ment and The Hellenistlc-Roman not the fountain therefore are not Jack Kirk, The First Quaker, a Junior Environment of the New Testament to be esteemed the principal ground of High Curriculum of George Fox and His all truth and knowledge, nor yet the discussed include the politi­ primary rule of faith and man· Teachings. Friends Faith and Life Cur~ .. ,,.,,.u,. .,, apocalyptic liter- riculum-Living Light Friends ners, Nevertheless, as that which giveth within Judaism (Sadducees, a true and faithful testimony of the first United Press, 101 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond, Indiana 47374, $L95. Qumran foundation, are and be esteem- , temple and ed rule, to the from which they have all their Only lack Kirk, with his wealth of ~-'"'""'"""'' mystery religions the knowledge of Friends, could have Roman and gnosticism. Also "'"''"''·''""''Y and certainty; for as by the in­ ward of the Spirit we do alone written such an and versatile included are cluonological tables, charts know them, so that the studv of the life of Fox, While of important genealogies, maps, index, is that guide by which saints intended for junior students, this and bibliography. are led into all truth; therefore, according material is ideal not only family study Although the treatment of material is to the the Spirit is the first and but for examination Friends member~ not as detailed in some as in simi­ principal And do there- ship classes as welt lar hooks F. Bruce's New Testa~ fore receive and believe scri Kirk has succeeded in writing more , Lohse because they from the therefore also Spirit is more originally than a historical is the spiritual of and principally the rule," autobiography of Fox that is opened for as of current MILo Ross us to see. Balanced and whole, the unit dlscoyerles and research relating to the Newberg, Oregon deals only with the first of references to biblical Friends. Kirk's aim "is to get back to allow the .reader to 'Thanks to Our Pastor' the headwaters of the Quaker stream trace the impact of of the New before it to divide Into various Testament upon the .text of the New II On the EVANGELICAL FtUEND [March channels in " He "We want Testament. The result is a "'"l4.nt..... h, t977] your cover with the eagle was to drink from the springs of readable and informative breathtaking. Also in reading the refreshed and trans­ .. .., ..,,"·~-·rt Gather" about Friends in Puritan ctnJrl'ht>s. in other states,· I would like to thanks for. our for the miracle that na~menned 18 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

other re pon ible fo r or interested in teacher or admini trator who became the interpretation and e ·po ition of the di vorced or married a divorced per on N ew Te tament. -Richard L. Bower would be terminated. F our di vorced per­ sons now a re on the staff . -E.P. Leon Uri , Trinity, Doubleday and Com­ pany, Inc., 1976, 751 page . Member of President's Team Leon Uris, author of Exodus, Mila 18, Wants Tax Relief for Parents QB Vll, Topaz, and other novel of the of Private School Students popular/ hi torical genre, has truck again The EVAN GE L! AL FRI END neither en­ SAN FRAN C! co- G ra ciela Oli arez, a with thi new novel. Triniry i a hi tori­ dorses nor necessarily approves subject member o f Pre ident Carter's new execu­ cal look at the rise o f republicanism in matter used in Face of the World, but ti ve team, ay he want tax reli ef for Ireland about the turn of the century. simply tries to publish material of general parent whose children attend pri ate and But it goe even further than thi , tracing interest to Friends. -The Editors church chool . the hi tory of Ireland back to the Nor­ T o attai n the g at, the Community Ser­ mans, and to King William. The book vice Administrati on director announced i about Conor Larkin, a member of a American Religion Is Like Heinz: she is expl oring the po ibility of a class strong Irish Catholic family, who be­ It Comes in 57 Varieties action suit. comes a leader in the movement for When it comes to religion, Americans I ri h Independence. Cathol ic bi hops, he says, should con­ .find themsel e at a cafeteria line, over­ sider threatening to shut down church Trinity is an example of the fact that whelmed with cu tom-fa hioned and schools to obtain a reli ef from the " in­ hi tory i never dead, that it only repeats tailor-made fai ths for every con umer ordinate tax burden" o.f parent support­ it elf over and over-now. T he truggle and customer around. E verything looks ing them. for I ri sh identity is still going on-the as good as everything el e, and they struggle against the English Prote tant imp! cannot make up their mind to Pa rent of private school tudents have domination of economic and ocial life bite in anywhere, write Martin M arty, been intimidated by other taxpa ers, she in Ireland. Tri~1ity is an intere ti ng book, profes or o f church history at the Uni­ told the ati onal atholic Educatio n A - not only becau e it i historically accurate ver ity of C hicago, in The Church Herald soci ati on conventio n here, by mi appl ica­ but becau e of its literary arrangement (April 15) , magazine of the Reformed tion of church-state separatio n to allow and presentation of idea. Uris i a ram­ Church in America. "a mon opol y ... the public school y tem . . . to take over." -E.P. bling storyteller, expertly interchanging Marty concludes that people till have from the first to third person throughout to pick their way. ' Some lean to author­ Reading of Books Does Not the novel. His descriptions of life are ity and security and ask leaders to screen Fit into Our Passive Age always reali tic, if sometimes ponderou ; out all ignal but one. Other lunge often touching, and alway informative. toward freedom and elfhoocl and 'do Bob Greene, yndicatecl columni t writing Uris bui lds his major characters well, their own thing' with the therapy of their in N ewsweek (M ay 2) , say people aren't leaving the minor cha racters to fend for choice in what has been called the great reading like they used to and we are see­ them elve and rather devoid of quality. ' Me Decade.' No one is likely to have ing a subtle but unmi ta kable turning He a l o di play a tendency to u e tock the best of both world , but no one need away from books and librarie . characters, too trong, too amoral, to be ettle for the worst of each, either." "Problems y ung people have with real. -Evangelical N ewsletter reading are not new, but the trend eem Triniry , with all the e critici m a ide, to be wor ening. Recentl y the chancel­ comes aero to Christian more a a Southern Baptist College Bars lor of the Univer it y of Illinois' branch book pre enting an idea. If we a Chris­ Hiring of Divorced Persons campus in Chicago a iel that J 0 percent tian are to under tand the uffering that o f the fre IHnen at hi unive r it y could i pre eot in our world and to be a force RIVERSIDE, CALIFORN IA-A campu con­ read no better than the ave rage eighth in changing that uffering to joy, we mu t trover y ha emerged o er a new policy grader ... [and] o f tho e col lege fre h­ also under tand the background of th at at California Baptist College that bars men whose reading kill were equivalent suffering-we must con ciously expose the hiring of di vorced person or their to th e ixth-to eighth-grade level . . . ourselves to the exi ting realiti e . pou e as teacher or admini trator . many h, cl ra nked in the lop haf o f th eir The mo t important thing for C hri - The poli cy was adopted, the Board of hi gh cho I ci a . e ." ti ans to do i to get away fro m the wom­ T ru tee aid, becau e o f the "alarming" In fact, "a profe r at th e ame uni- en' mi sionary uni on reading li t for a ri e o f broken home among faculty ver ity said th at even after four years on time, expo ing our clve , with good taste member and th e beli ef tha t the e et a campus, o me of the coll ege graduates of cour e, to li te rature, both cia ical and bad exa mple for tucl cnt . could ha rd! read r writ e." popular, that ca n broaden our view and C ri tic a rgue th e ruling is too tringent Accord ing to G reene, thi probl em ha under ta nding of the wo rld in which we and doc not a ll ow academi cally qua lified developed becau e we li e in a pa ive live. Triniry cl c thi , a nd more. It i in per on who are '·innocent by tander " age. "T o li ten to a record album, to this light that Trinity i an important, of a d ivorce to er e at th e chool. it through a mo i , to watch a telev i ion entertaining, engros in g, and much-need­ Under the new regu lation , divorced show-all require n thing o f the cultural eel b o k fo r hri ti an . per ons currently erving at the chool consumer, a e his me re pre ence. To

- Robin T. Ankeny would be a ll owed to remain; but any read a book, th ou0 h, takes an act o f will JUNE 1977

on the part of the consumer, He must al.one but want to find out what is inside." were does this mean? Greene con­ Just the in­ conduch.rr knows every that this where each instrument comes course He it, no maHer how soft or how nc.;tt.>1rn~ of wor- small the part, and misses it if absent. custom. For­ The whole on every cv.xul:;"'u'""' who insist on in­ local mores and ·who bar­ More Unmarried Couples living attitudes will be sent home. those Together, Says Census Bureau Such is the thesis of an influential who carry the main of every per­ President Carter may have Roman Catholic Father formance. There are toud and sp,ectacll· ment to stop Walter Buhlmann, sccre~ lar sounds, the bright and the and but "N'tw.r1In of the Capuchin missions sweet, liquid, melodi.ous sounds as of a U.S. Bureau the num- throughout the world and teacher at harp. The wrong use-too much or too ber of unmarried couples living tmtetl1er Rome's which his- little of the effect. has doubled since 197Q..--and torically has many of the very little about those under forty-five, the church's future bishops and even know how it sounds to me, nearly four-fold. In the number popes. -E.P. of adults under who live alone has more than since 1970. The New York Times claims these and trends reflect several shifts in American come in on the family and social life in. recent years: a of a great na1rm•omzmtg ten:aeJlCY to postpone or and we have growing career ambitions of women, unusual and mounting divorce rates, of have them. We need young - from wide the chorus to foUow without tolerance and those who lead to do so HARMONY with the show. to take a lot of pnxct1ce Newsletter Advises Ministers BY CATt-rElUNB CATTELL a group .is to on Mundane Matters about music There call be no NEW YoRK-Two men, assuming that it, but I know ""'''"'""'' and no most about prac­ what kind of music I like! What kind Of course, we could all tical matters, launclled a monthly do you most'! One thing I learned tune, or do our own newsletter about being around a is that there is where would be the united or the considerable about music. Oil a world? The Preferences classical to rock Christian church is love and har- and roll; and old to new mony, Discord brethren is the to of alternative. pro- Serious committed to duces ones. phonic or chamber music are not lf one person is otf it is difficult to rock and roiJ--or are for those around to and more habits been around church music all a little out of tune can lead to increased productivity. life, f sense differem.::e_<; of little Titled Church Business opm1on about what suitable for a wor- newsletter bills itself as a 1 know what .I think. ment like a team of business con~ sultants you!' -E.P. an or it would be important for members to appreciate Center of Gravity of Christianity and understand the same of music Seen Shifting to 'the Third Church' rendered. In an nn,nP"'"" NEW YoRK-The of there is a Western missions ""''""'m" and of to to play for the far corners of them. There is also a great deal of diver- the center of in the of instruments. to the Third Some are for solo usc. Some are for And the local churches of that world­ volume. Some are unusual instruments in nations loosed from colonial bridles that are Some would 20 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

Friends concerns

ROCKY MOUNTAIN YEARLY Coupled with this concept has adjournment period. With this, there been the persuasion that God is no is an increased power and authority MEETING respecter of persons. God selects assigned to the person of the gen­ through whom and when and how eral superintendent. The movements He is to do His good will. Therefore, noted all indicate a consolidation of we have been conscientious in giv­ power and authority into the circle The Bible is full of prescriptions ing each person the opportunity to of a smaller number of responsible Put Jesus First to a happy fulfilled life (which we state his or her concern or idea be­ and capable people with the aim of "More than that, I count all things all desire) and all revolve around our fore the respective meetings. In becoming more effective in our ef­ to be loss in view of the surpassing focus on God. other words, we have honored indi­ forts. value of knowing Christ Jesus my "But seek first His kingdom, and vidual rights in the biblical tradition Whatever the proposals may con­ Lord, for whom I have suffered the His righteousness; and all these of the "weaker-stronger brother" tain, we must ask ourselves a prior loss of all things, and count them things shall be added to you." Mat­ concept. Perhaps on occasion it has question: Have the organizational but rubbish in order that I may gain thew 6:33 (NASB) led to slower courses of action, but and administrative structures of the Christ." Philippians 3:8 (NASB) So when we let Christ be our only ideally it has been best to wait for past held us back? The administra­ focus, and concentrate on Him, God broad support before undertaking a tive function is to work with people, In life's daily rush it is easy to get will supply our needs. The secret task. ideas, and things. Organization caught up in cares and worries, and we each need to apply in our life is A question commonly asked is deals with the order and arrange­ to totally forget the important things. looking only to God; to live for and "Where is the Evangelical Friends ment of these components. Has our Satan so often uses things like serve Him, and then watch Him fulfill Church-Eastern Region headed?" organization been our real problem? money, possessions, jobs, and rela­ and meet our needs which sidetrack The complex question requires no tionships with people to keep Chris­ Why have some local churches us from Jesus. simple answer, but perhaps some been able to grow and add regularly tians from getting their hearts Isaiah 26:3 holds a neat promise trends can be identified. straight with the Lord. and others not? Does the answer lie which each of us should apply as we An obvious trend is the diminished in the local leadership? Pastoral The Apostle Paul discovered some­ finish 1977 and look totally on Christ role of the district meeting. Under leadership? Other structure? Doc­ thing during his lifetime, and was as our first love. "Thou dost keep the proposed plan there would only trine? Or God's providential will? anxious for early Christians also to him in perfect peace whose mind is be inspiration and worship with no Of course, each of these is im­ learn it. He learned that Jesus stayed on Thee, because he trusts in business function for the district portant. But which one is funda­ Christ and nothing else was impor­ Thee." Isaiah 26:3 (RSV) meeting. This would allow the local mental? Without a doubt the dy­ tant-just Jesus. -Mike Henley church to have direct access to namic of the Gospel has the drawing yearly meeting boards and offices, power and the transforming power but it would diminish the weight of for lives today! It is then absurd for the request coming from one church us to fool ourselves and pretend that rather than from the district meeting. a simple shift to a more authoritarian E.F.C.-EASTERN Another trend can be noted in the type of government will significantly REGION local meetings. Local leaders would change the picture for struggling be given more influence with the local churches. creation of an administrative coun­ I believe we need to reemphasize cil. Not only does this add another the old Christian and Quaker prin­ level of red tape to the local meet­ ciple of a working and planning con­ ing, but it confuses the role of the sensus. It is only reasonable to pastor. How much beyond the con­ want people to demonstrate a high ducting of the regular worship ser­ motivational level for serving God vices is a pastor to program and through the local church. In order oversee? Given a situation where for this to occur people must be a the few on the Administrative Coun­ part of the ownership and of the cil wish to control programing and decision- making process. When budgeting, as does the pastor-lead­ these elements are present there er, the potential for conflict is great. will be a demonstrated higher level The organization as proposed of effectiveness in reaching goals of calls for a large commitment of time the church. and involvement for a few lay people Some may wonder why churches and would call for docile pastoral now with these elements are not Discipline Concerns Shared leadership. At present, we have an effective. The answer could well be I have been pleased to see in the into a Yearly Meeting called Evan­ executive- legislative check and that people are not well enough Evangelical Friend the discussions gelical Friends Church-Eastern Re­ balance system with the pastor­ trained in the area of identifying a concerning the proposed discipline gion?'' The principal answer is be­ monthly meeting model. However, goal by consensus and working and reorganization for Evangelical cause we believe that we can do with the proposed model, the toward the accomplishment of it. Friends Church-Eastern Region. I, some things better together than as balance seems highly weighted on In conclusion, I would regret to too, have some concerns to share individual local meetings- things the new legislative power, the Ad­ see a rapid acceptance of such a on the topic. such as foreign mission programs, ministrative Council. drastic change in our structure. I higher education, youth programs, Next, there are movements to be would regret to see the acceptance ' I believe that organization ought etc. Our heritage has been that observed in the proposed yearly of a principle that would violate our to be dynamic and therefore chang­ when a concern was sufficiently meeting structure. One of the most historical tenets of organization. ing. This may call for an occasional shared by a large number of Friends, critical is the proposed collective Also, I would regret to see adopted organizational realignment to keep it became a district, then a yearly ownership of local church property practices that tend to polarize local the effectiveness at the desired meeting program. We have felt that by the Yearly Meeting. Another is the leaders, which in turn would tend to maximum level. one way God has revealed His will to enlarged role and prerogative of the drastically cut the financial support An important beginning is to ask us is by the unity of a shared con­ Executive Board to act as the Yearly by, and the motivational level of, our ourselves, "Why are we organized cern or task. Meeting during the fifty-one-week local people. -Jack C. Rea JUNE 1977 21

Did You Know? Friendswood, Texas; Columbus Nelva Jacobs awareness of Old Testament truth (Westgate) Ohio; and Paonia, Colo­ ... That Norma Freer arrived home Nelva Jacobs, retired minister of the spoken by the psalmist played a part rado. The last six years of his life Eastern Region, died January 2, in my decision: "I am God .... the from India for a three-month fur­ were spent in retirement at Friends lough on April 24? She will be stay­ 1977, at the age of 82 years. world is mine, and the fulness there­ Center in Columbus. ing in Damascus. She was a 1918 graduate of Cleve­ of." And to the Israelites, God said: Those served by Leonard and "The land is mine, you are only ... That Russell Myers was extend­ land Bible College and had retired Edith Wines speak of his deep pas­ 12 years ago from pastoring 47 years guests of mine-passing wayfarers." ed a call for continuing as general toral concern and sensitive care for Again, I found in Acts the young superintendent of EFC-ER for with her husband, Omar Jacobs, the varied needs of people in his who survives. Churches pastored by church recognized God's claim on another three years? He begins his congregations. Memorial services all their possessions. tenth year of service on July 1. the Jacobses included Urbana, Deer­ were held April 24, 1977. By means field, East Goshen, Springfield, and Upon hearing R. G. LeTourneau, a ... That 180 men of the Yearly of tape, his oldest son Elwin sang North Fourth Street in Columbus. giant of a man, in a giant business, Meeting gathered at the Massanetta "King of Kings" and "In the Image of Memorial services were conduct­ with a giant commitment, state: "It Springs Camp in Harrisonburg, Vir­ God" with a third stanza written ed January 5 by her pastor, Bruce is impossible to know God without ginia, for the annual Spring Retreat? especially for Leonard. Burch, assisted by Harold Wyand!. loving God; it is impossible to love "Friends Men Reach Out" was the God without giving to God!" I was theme of the retreat, and the pro­ made uncomfortable. I was facing a gram featured special workshops supreme test. I couldn't escape the and sharing groups with Joe Roher basic point of view that our love for and Howard Moore as speakers. KANSAS the Lord requires our giving to God. ... That Trinity Friends, Lisbon, More recently this was put succinctly Ohio, surprised their pastor with an YEARLY in a slogan used by the Kansas appreciation dinner? Read about it Yearly Meeting Board of Stewards: in "Friends Gather." MEETING "Let Love Guide You!" If. Time Focus on Malone There is a present-day temptation Baccalaureate this year featured to fall into the trap of the overwork­ participants from the senior class ed phrase, "I don't have time," or with Dr. Harold Walker speaking on "I'm doing all I can now." I was "Lines of Praise" to close the pro­ made uncomfortable by Jesus' gram. Jerry Wenger, class presi­ words in the Sermon on the Mount, dent, presided at the service. "Except your righteousness shall Held this year in the new sanctu­ exceed the righteousness of the ary of First Christian Church, Ma­ scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in lone's commencement was a high­ no case enter into the kingdom of light for some 174 seniors who re­ heaven." ceived their college degrees. Dr. When He moved into the area of Daniel Tse, president of Hong Kong my time schedule, I was led into Baptist College, gave the com­ knowing God's ability in new and mencement address. Last November Home Christian Service miraculous ways-many times God made up to me or stepped in and 6 our own President Lon Randall Did you ever live in the home of will not only bring reJOICing in our traveled to Hong Kong to speak at rearranged crowded days with un­ another family while they were gone hearts but will enable our mission­ mistakable proof that He is able for the graduation ceremony when 650 from the home? You used their dish­ aries to carry out the work God has seniors of Hong Kong Baptist Col­ even impossible schedules. Obedi­ es, kettles, towels, sheets, and just called them to do. ence is a must in this realm in order lege were honored. everything that was needed. If you -Eda Cook, Chairman Another feature of the exchange to experience how He works in our have, this is the situation our mis­ behalf. How many times we put up program between the two colleges is sionaries face each time they occupy From Apathy to Empathy! the announcement that Dr. James arguments or complain about our the Mission Homes. Have you heard a current humorous shortness of time, as though we Stanley, Malone professor of politi­ A former missionary said to me, cal science, will exchange teaching quote: "The greatest peril of church need to tell God what twenty-four "The missionaries don't like to dis­ life today is apathy-but then, who hours are all about. We need only assignments with Professor C. L. pose of things that don't belong to Huang, of Hong Kong Baptist Col­ cares?" That too nearly describes to acknowledge our days on earth them." our condition where involvement is are His gift. lege history department, for the No doubt many of us have not 1977-78 school year. Professor concerned. As a young mother, the Lord spoke given this a thought when we are in One big step out of our dilemma of to me regarding the difficult area of Huang holds the master's degree in our own homes and can do as we history from Harvard University. apathy is contained in the exhorta­ choosing between what's good and desire concerning the things that tion in Romans to be "transformed what's best. He made me look at wear out. We ask that you pray for by the renewing of your mind." The the long-range results of my choices. the Home Christian Service Com­ TV was an escape to relaxation and Student body elections were held mental attitude or mind-set accounts mittee as we try to make decisions in for much of our satisfaction with a diversity from long days of child­ with the following named to serve on the things that are worn out-what status quo. From childhood days I world mentality and constant re­ the Student Senate Executive Com­ should be kept and what should be sponsibility. "Do you really want to mittee: remember my Father's retort to the thrown out. ever-famous question of the off­ exchange precious bedtime hours of President-Paul Anderson We are happy to report that some spring, "But do we have to go to stories, being near your children, Administrative Vice-president­ articles are being replaced at the church today?" The reply was, "No, and good night prayers, for a hur­ Paul Morris Wichita Mission Homes, and at a you don't have to, you get to." This ried, "go to sleep now" and an Organizational Vice-president- later date, replacements will be "duty versus responsibility or privi­ hour's TV that has only temporal Susie Ralston made at the Haviland Mission Home. lege" attitude was faithfully preach­ value?" Those hours will never re­ Secretary-Kathy Walter In 2 Chronicles 15:7-15 Asa was ed and practiced in our home and turn with their opportunities. God is Treasurer-Jim Van Valkenburg admonished to "Be ... strong there­ expected by us. What a step in the so concerned where we place our The Publications Committee has fore, and let not your hands be right direction in shaping positive values-! urge you to listen and announced that Tom Hopkins will be weak: for your work shall be reward­ attitudes and habits in my young life! weigh carefully the choices that editor of THE AVISO next year, and ed." Asa took courage and many, I shall ever be grateful for that! have eternal implications. Sue Clark will edit THE PHI LOS. even strangers, gathered with him "when they saw that the Lord his I. Treasure Ill. Tasks God was with him." "They offered Then, is the answer toward recog­ Very recently I became uncom­ Leonard Wines unto the Lord ... of the spoil which nizing total commitment and stew­ fortable again, reading the Matthew Leonard E. Wines, former mission­ they had brought .... they entered ardship of our resources found in account of the last judgement­ ary to Kenya, East Africa, and pastor into a covenant to seek the Lord God habit and mental attitude alone? For "Lord, when saw we thee an hungred of Friends churches in four yearly of their fathers with all their heart me, personally, no! I practiced giv­ ... thirsty ... a stranger ... or meetings, died April 17, 1977, at the and with all their soul." Great re­ ing tithe and many volunteer hours naked? When saw we thee sick, or age of 71. joicing followed. to church work before I personalized in prison?" With the reply, "Inas­ A graduate of Marion College, When we are faithful in praying for the basic issue that is at the heart of much as ye have done it unto one Marion, Indiana, Leonard Wines our missionaries, then work together commitment: His lordship over my of the least of these my brethren, ye served churches in Richland, Iowa; and give as the Lord asks us to, this stubborn will. A recognition and have done it unto me." 22 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

I shudder for the soul of the per­ Connecticut; Denis Knight from son whose mind is already made up, Paonia, Colorado; and accompanist or has no openness to change, or Helen Czaplinski from McPherson, challenge of rethinking his involve­ Kansas. They will share a concert NORTHWEST ment or commitment priorities. That of gospel music in churches, camps, person's God must be very small, yearly meeting sessions, and con­ YEARLY and times of refreshing and newness ferences. MEETING of life very rare. The ultimate concern and purpose The Friends Center on Family Liv­ of the matter of stewardship, as I see ing announces the approval of a new it, is that what God really wants is academic program at Friends with Not the tithe, but the tither a major in human services leading Not the gift, but the giver toward a bachelor's degree or an Not the possession, but the possessor associate degree. Also offered will Not the money, but YOU be a program leading toward early for, the gift without the giver is bare. childhood certification. FCFL is also One contemporary writer said, pleased to announce additional Mar­ "Giving is living." That puts a bot­ riage Encounters for the summer tom to my empty pit. A songwriter and fall. Under the coordination of set his concept to total devotion and David and Marcile Leach of Seattle, stewardship in a most unusual and Washington, who have joined the i nsp iring way. FCFL staff as executive couple for to support counseling ministries in Marriage Encounters, weekends will Lord, I keep so busy working for my Yearly Meeting local churches? Anyone may contri­ be held June 24-26 in Wichita; Sep­ bute. master tember 16-18 in Seattle; October 7-9 July 25-31, 1977 Ain't got time to die. in Wichita; October 21-23 in Port­ ... that the Department of Evan­ gelism is encouraging Eugene When I'm feeding the poor-l'm land, Oregon; November 11-13 in We all read about the outbreak of workin for my master Houston, Texas; and November 18- McDonald to start a new work in the legionnaires disease at a convention Federal Way area (Washington) with When I'm healin the sick-l'm ?0 in Seattle. Encounters are pro­ in Philadelphia. We are expecting workin for my master Jected dunng 1977-78 for California the Olympic View church serving as an outbreak of contagious love and the mother church? When I'm givin my all-l'm workin Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio: fellowship at Yearly Meeting to be for my master held in the new Coleman Wheeler ... that about 75 young adults at­ Ain't got time to die. Awards announced on Alumni Sports Center at George Fox College tended the recent Young Friends Now, won't you get out of my way Day, May 14, include the recipients July 25-31. Conference at Inn of the Seventh Cause it takes all of my time to of the Alumni Scholarship and Dis­ Some felt last year the best thing Mountain in eastern Oregon? Dr. Les praise my Jesus tinguished Alumni Awards. This that happened at Yearly Meeting Parrott, president of Olivet College, All of my time to praise my Lord years Alumni Scholarship winner is was a spirit of love and understand­ was guest speaker. If I don't praise Him the rocks are Kevin Roberts, son of Maurice and ing that was not on the agenda and ... that Post Falls Friends is still gonna cry out Peggy Roberts of Topeka, Kansas. is hard to describe. I suppose that growing and hope to be in their new Glory and honor Honored as Distinguished Alumni one of the most exciting things plan­ building by fall? Ain't got time to die. were Geraldine Noeller Nold, a blind ned for this year is the visit of the (Action, Winter 1976) speech pathologist from Berwyn, Illi­ Aymara brethren from Bolivia and Superintendent's Corner It makes sense to turn things over nois; Mother Mary Ann McNamara Peru. They will speak at both the director of Wichita's St. Joseph Me~ I am thrilled to be able to tell you to God-our souls, our bodies, our men's and women's banquets Tues­ some marvelous things God is doing minds, our talents, and our fortunes. dical Center; and Henry Riblet, re­ day night and will lead in the 8:00 tired phySICISt who has pioneered in in answer to prayer. As you know, They are safe only when committed a.m. devotional hour one day and in this column for about three to hands not only able to keep them telemetry, satellite navigation, and will give testimony in other sessions. astronomy satellites in the nation's months I have been calling the Year­ but also able to multiply them. Lon Our missionaries tell us to expect ly Meeting to special prayer. One Woodram has put is so graphically: space programs. Other persons re­ meaningful spiritual ministry from cently honored were Paul Brown thing that happened, I believe as a "Once a boy stood before me with these men of God. result, is that God met us in a won­ a broken toy. I reached for it, think­ who received an honorary Doctor oi Laws degree; and Olive Garvey and Robert Hess, professor of philo­ derful way at Ministers Conference. ing I might rnend it, but he drew it sophy and history at Malone College From the very first night there was back, not trusting me. I, of course, Ernest Boles, who were named Trus­ tees Emeritus. and former missionary to India, will an unusual sense of the presence had no intention of making off with be our guest speaker. There will be and blessing of the Spirit of God and the toy, I only wanted to fix it. After workshops again this year on mis­ beautiful unity and community. Kansas Yearly Meeting Friends of some persuasion, he handed it to sions, on the "New Call to Peace­ At one point in Ministers Confer­ me, I fixed it and returned it to him. Friends University hosted a meeting making," on the evangelism program in the Western Area at Liberal, Kan­ ence we heard Esther Eastwood a While passing through my hands, titled FOCUS, on camping, legisla­ girl who had strayed from the f~ith something happened to the toy­ sas, April 30. Approximately 30 peo­ tive issues, Christian education ple viewed "Friends with You," the of her parents and her church, had something that sent the boy away work, deferred giving, etc. gotten into the occult, and then was rejoicing. new multimedia presentation on Friends' history and programs. This year let me encourage all marvelously rescued through the "The incident became something power of her parents' prayers. She of a parable in my mind, which trans­ Dairel O'Bar, director of admissions, faithful Friends families to bring a lates into something like this: When related the need of assistance from family with you who has never be­ God says, 'I want everything you the Friends of Friends in recruiting fore been to Yearly Meeting. They have,' He is not trying to rob us. He students for college. A meeting for don't know what they're missing. Summer Camp Schedule And with all the prayer going up does not plan to keep our posses­ the North Central Area is tentatively QUAKER HILL, McCALL, IDAHO scheduled for August 26 at Glen across the Yearly Meeting, God sions when we let Him have them. Camper's Retreat-July 1-4 But, in .passing through His hands, Elder. surely has something planned for us that I haven't even told you about. Boys and Girls-July 11-15 somethmg happens. All we have Junior High-July 18-23 given will come back, 'pressed down, Plans are now being made for the Soon you will be receiving at your All-school Auction and Parents Day church copies of the program with a High School-August 1-6 shaken together and running over."' Family Camp-September 2-5 -Eloise Brown scheduled for Saturday, October 15, tear-off form by which you can on the Friends campus. Included in register your intention to attend. TWIN ROCKS, OREGON -Norval Hadley Friends University the auction will be livestock, col­ Junior Boys--July 18-23 "Harvest," an outstanding group of lectibles, antiques, and homemade Junior Girls-August 8-13 Friends University students, will items of value. All Friends are in­ Did You Know Tween-August 15-20 travel through the summer in Kan­ vited to participate as donors and/or Surfside-August 21-27 sas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, buyers. Proceeds will go to support ... that Cherry Grove Friends had Family Camp-September 2-5 and Indiana. The students are Shir­ scholarships at Friends. a beautiful ground-breaking cere­ Adult-September 23-25 ley Harrison from Topeka, Kansas; mony for their new building project Dawn Miller, Laurie Scheer, and Information regarding any of these on Mother's Day? SOUTHERN OREGON Doug Riney from Wichita; Stan news items is available from Friends ... that Ron Whitbeck from Pied­ Junior Camp-June 27-July 1 Leach from S'lattle, Washington; University, 2100 University, Wichita, mont Friends has established a Mr. Adult Camp-July 1-3 Earnest Alexander from Hartford, Kansas 67213; (316) 263-9131. and Mrs. Louis Perry Memorial Fund JUNE 1977 23

is a concert soloist. Her mother was Melody Mountain Camp Program for Hispanic Americans. torical Society and a member of the with her and shared some of her Carranza, a philosophy and religion Washington State American Revolu­ testimony about the moving experi­ Herschel Thornburg, manager and major, will receive a $2,400 award tion Bicentennial Commission. He is ence of her reclamation. director of Melody Mountain Camp for his first year of study at Earlham making plans and displays for the Then someone suggested that all -an interdenominational music and School of Religion in Richmond, In­ museum located in the Shambaugh the pastors who have children away art camp-has announced the 1977 diana, beginning this fall. He plans Library on the campus. summer schedule. Melody Mountain from the Lord join hands, and we to enter the ministry after seminary. The museum has become noted asked Mrs. Eastwood to pray for us. Camp is located 25 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, just off Interstate for its Quaker collection and is de­ Since pastors conference I have Dr. John C. Brougher, a Vancouver, scribed in the annual Mobile Travel heard of one pastor's son who was 80. Camp headquarters is the old Meacham Hotel. Camp fees, ranging Washington, physician who has serv­ Guide as a place for vacationers to saved. Another pastor told me that ed for more than three decades as a visit. In 1978 Dr. Brougher will com­ his daughter had really gotten her from $50 to $60 per week, include room, board, lessons, and materials. GFC trustee, has been appointed to plete 50 years as a physician and life straightened out. I think I see the newly created post of curator of plans to retire and devote more at­ some other encouraging signs in For further information write the camp at P.O. Box 35, Meacham, Ore­ the college's museum. Dr. Brougher tention to his new position with the answer to prayer. God was really has a wide background in historical college. Brougher Hall on the cam­ there when we prayed. gon 97859 or telephone 503/983- 2233. matters, serving for 14 years as pus is named for him and his wife Additionally, the prayer for the president of the Fort Vancouver His- Esther. "miracle of the $30,000" is bringing Junior High Art #1-July 4-10 exciting results. We have received Junior High Art #2-July 11-17 at least two more $1,000 gifts. Alto­ Junior High Music-July 18-24 gether we can see at least $5,000 (at High School Art-July 25-31 the time of this writing) that has Christian Workers Camp-August 1-7 come specifically in response to that (Art, Magic, Music) prayer. College and Adult Art-August 8-14 After Ministers Conference, Pastor College and Adult Art-August 15-21 Roger Knox of North Valley called Rest and Recreation Camp- me to say that God had called him August 22-28 to share the burden of the need for Family Camp-August 29- that $30,000 with me. He presented September 4 this to his congregation in a Sunday (Write for family rates.) morning sermon, explaining that God was asking him to venture in George Fox College faith to the Great Commission Bud­ George Fox College has become a get the money he was saving for member of the Evangelical Teacher his house taxes. A couple of people Training Association, a step that will came to him afterwards saying that allow GFC graduates to receive God had spoken to them about their diplomas from that organization savings accounts. along with standard degrees from Another pastor, Gary Thomas, was the college. The ETTA certificates so moved when he received Roger's will indicate the student's profici­ letter telling about this experience ency in Bible and Christian educa­ that he is challenging his church to tion and an ability to teach church give an extra $600 above their Great lay leadership. The Evangelical Commission Budget pledge. He has Teacher Training Association, found­ figured out that if every church ed in 1930 as a not-for-profit organi­ would do that much we would zation, has 185 seminaries, colleges, achieve the $30,000 goal. Forrest and Bible institutes participating. Cammack is writing to a special ALLIANCE, Ohio the author of Calling God's Tower, The ETTA diploma, according to A three-evening Christian educa­ Come in Please. There will be a group of friends regarding his own Julia Hobbs, GFC professor of Chris­ concern for the $30,000 and his testi­ tion workshop with Joyce Lamb of dinner meeting the night before at tian ministries, is now universally Salem, Ohio, proved both interesting which he will be the guest speaker. mony about how the Lord has bless­ recognized and provides more op­ ed giving in his experience. and fun. One evening we saw Joyce portunities for students receiving in action as she held the attention During April we received $832 them. George Fox awarded 10 of BAYSHORE, Bacliff, Texas more than we need for the monthly and interest of ten children for one John Robinson, KYM superinten­ these diplomas in graduation cere­ and a half hours as she demon­ budget, which means we have turn­ monies on May 28. dent, will be sharing in our services ed the corner and are beginning to strated various teaching methods. May 15. He will be showing pictures take ground toward going over the The age of the children ranged from and insights into our mission field top by June 30. Praise the Lord for Arturo Carranza, a 1977 graduate, 5 to 12 years, yet they will remember in Burundi, Africa. The Robinsons the way He is moving! has been awarded a fellowship in Miss Lamb as she became like a visited the field in Burundi in 1972 -Norval Hadley the Special Opportunity Fellowship child to let them teach her what be­ and again in 1975. ing born again is all about; or their Charlie Mitchell will be traveling own role-playing the story of Zac­ with the Continental Singers this chaeus; or being asked to pray for summer. He will leave the first part an enemy without revealing who the of June and the tour will last about enemy is. It was a profitable work­ thirteen weeks. We ask your prayers shop. for him as he goes on this ministry We were privileged to have two as one of Christ's ambassadors. Sunday evenings of missions em­ phasis, the first with Andrew and Yoneko Tahara, including the stir­ COTTONWOOD ring film of Yoneko's attempted sui­ Emporia, Kansas cide and subsequent rebirth. The The Friends Youth have been busy next week the Knights, Roscoe and this past month. Under the leader­ Tina, presented skits, an object les­ ship of Len and Carol Morfitt, they son, and slides of their work in Mexi­ have entertained in two local rest co City, Mexico. They are now re­ homes. With their puppets and mu­ tired from the Mexican field after sical numbers they brought smiles nearly 10 years of pioneering the to the folks at Flint Hills Rest Home Friends work there. and at the Meadows Rest Home. There always seems to be a joy in Aymaraland Missions Tour group pictured above prior to boarding ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas making other people happy. Newly the plane at Portland International Airport (left to right): Glenn and Coach Floyd Eby of Coldwater, elected youth officers are Rhonda Verla Simler, Woodland, Idaho; Ruth and Ray Houston, Portland, Ore­ Michigan, will be here the first part Morfitt, president; Danny Clopton, gon; Quentin Nordyke, Newberg, Oregon, tour leader; Nancy and of June to share his testimony on vice-president; Jackie Spillman, Ron Woodward, Newberg; and Trudy and Lawrence McCracken, lay witness with us. Floyd Eby is treasurer; and Camala Estes, secre­ Ontario, Oregon. known as the "Flying Coach." He is tary. 24 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

The Mission's Special scheduled triumph over her handicap, but also FORT COLLINS, Colorado son and Willie Johnston got second for May will feature Bud and Letha a story of her conversion to Chris­ Easter Sunday was a special day place for their respective age Lawrence. They will be showing tianity and the effects on her life as at Friends, as our membership join­ groups. We're proud of our girls! slides from their recent trip to our well as on others. ed in worship of Christ our risen Annie Riley is the director of our mission field in Burundi, Africa, and king. Several members joined in pre­ new church nursery. To be used the Friends mission in Peru. They ENID, Oklahoma senting the cantata, "The Victorious only by mothers who wish to leave will also be sharing with us some of Christ." The music was beautiful, their babies and attend Sunday the current happenings on our field Enid Friends and Kansas Yearly school class or worship, it has been Meeting lost their "senior" pastor, at but the real highlight of the morning in Burundi. service was the children's program. furnished with some new furniture The Outreach Committee has also the death of Charles Carr, who was and some from the former nursery. born March 9, 1876, and passed It is encouraging to see young undertaken the establishment of a children learning the true meaning The old nursery still has facilities for church library on a personal lending away April18, 1977, at age 101 years mothers who wish to remain with and 40 days. of Easter, one that's filled with Jesus basis. All of the books will remain Christ. The children presented a the children. the property of the donor but will be Converted at age 35, he soon felt placed in the church to share with called to the ministry. He served KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon other members. In the next few several years on a Gospel Team be­ Activities in April included Good weeks we should have several fore receiving a pastorate in Okla­ News Club Missions Rally, held in shelves full of good Christian read­ homa. our church with Mary Dayton, Child ing material for your use. His wife Ora died in 1935, and in Evangelism Fellowship missionary In the morning service of May 15, 1940 he married Lena Mae Hays. to Burundi. Pastor Evert Tuning the "right hand of fellowship" was After his recording, he served over preached at a sunrise service spon­ extended to the following: Joe and 17 years in 5 different Friends Meet­ sored by several local churches on Bryan Estes, Camala and Troy Estes, ings. Easter morning. The choir, under Wayne and Connie Hilbish, Paul Charles was selected to be the direction of Diane Hopper, present­ Lawrence, and Paul, Linda, and contractor for the establishment of ed a 35-minute musical on Easter. Randy Snyder. Camp Quaker Haven and contribut­ After the morning service, World Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Scott cele­ ed much to that work at its begin­ Vision Love Loaves, which families brated their 25th wedding anniver­ ning. The Carrs made their home in program of recitals and songs about of the church had been filling for sary in April. Enid after retirement at age 85, until Christ's victory. Though occasional­ three months, were broken during a entering a nursing home at Charles's ly prodded to remember a certain ceremony in the basement. Over DAMASCUS, Ohio age 99. line, the kids did an excellent job. Rev. Burt Jones and sister Carol He is survived by his wife, Lena Praise God! were with us for a musical weekend Mae; five daughters, Isabell Fry and "Truly I say to you, whoever does in March. Louemma Arterbery, of Enid; Dor­ not receive the kingdom of God like March 20 was Youth Day, when othy Volser and Betty Martin of Day­ a child shall not enter it at all." the young people took over all the ton, Ohio; Mary Cline, and a son, (Luke 17:17 NASB) teaching duties and services in our Graham Carr, of Idabel!, Oklahoma; church. 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grand­ FOWLER, Kansas Stan Scott was with us for pre­ children, and 6 great-great grand­ During the month of April, we took Easter services April 3-6. children. in a goodly number of new members A combined missionary meeting into our meeting. By profession of with other churches of the area was faith: Mark and Nancy Anton, Ed held, with Roscoe and Tina Knight FIRST DENVER, Colorado and Lyn Burton, Sam Hayden, Ron sharing during a supper and time of We are now using our new gym Lewis, David Low, Donna Low, Phil fellowship afterwards. nearly every day, with youth pro­ Marrs, Justin Weber. By transfer Our Awana group closed the sea­ grams two afternoons each week from associate to active members: son with a trip to the Cathedral Buf­ after school, men's basketball at Karla Chance, Stu Chance, Gale fet in Akron to view the carved noon on Wednesdays, and an adult Frazier, Jerry McDowell, Robin scenes of Christ's life. slim and trim program on Thursday McDowell, Greg Newby, Mark Walk­ Kathle•m McLerran breaks a evenings. The gym is already prov­ er, Steve Walker. Associate member Love Loaf as pastors and DEERFIELD, Ohio ing to be a valuable asset to the by request of parents: Sarah Lewis. people watch. church and neighborhood. This sum­ A number of our group partici­ mer we look forward to expanding FULTON CREEK, Radnor, Ohio $250 was raised. A potluck dinner pated in the community singing of our programs. Praise the Lord for many answer­ was held in honor of our Single the cantata, Easter Song. The ladies on the Service Com­ ed prayers. Our prayer chain is re­ Senior Citizens. The southern Ore­ Earl and Catherine Smith were mittee are starting a new Quaker joicing in God's wondrous works and gon WMU Spring Rally, held here, with us for four evenings and the Cookbook. The cookbooks will be signs. featured Aida Clarkson, former mis­ Sunday morning service. The chil­ sold to raise money for new equip­ The Easter services were beauti­ sionary to Bolivia and Peru. dren were thrilled with the stories ment for the kitchen. We invite any ful this year with the added specials In May, our own Gideon, Merrill given by Catherine, and Earl's mes­ of you ladies or men to send any from the choir taken from the can­ Reid, spoke in a morning service. sages were helpful and challenging. favorite recipes to be included in the tata, Hallelujah for the Cross, direct­ Our annual Mother-Daughter Ban­ Marion Lair and Dave Johnson, new cookbook. Send recipes to: ed by Jim Thompson. Eighty-nine quet was enjoyed by a good group musical duo from Malone College, Quaker Cookbook, 4594 Eliot St., were served for a sunrise breakfast. of ladies. Klamath Falls Friends sang and shared in a recent morning Denver, CO 80211. The Tuesday morning Bible study hosted the Southern Oregon Area worship service. The annual youth weekend held group felt a great concern to help Rally. Jess and Tomasa Mesa, Mexi­ April 22-24 was a big success at the unfortunate ones and through can-American Friends from Califor­ EAST GOSHEN, Beloit, Ohio FDFC. Weekend highlights included prayer decided upon a "Dorcas nia, visited with Spanish speaking Spring started out in our church the Great Race, the April Fool Din­ Pantry." A building was rented and people in the area, and spoke in a with a Teacher Training Workshop ner, and a magic act and inspira­ the gathering began. Clothes, food, morning service. well attended by teachers and visi­ tional talk by Ken Davis. money, furniture, etc. was accepted In June, an all-church retreat was tors. The workshop was conducted The Jet Cadets junior youth group and nothing refused. Victims of held for prayer, thinking, and plan­ by Joyce Lamb, former teacher of are trying to complete their require­ storm or fire or any needy persons ning about our future. Our Alice "Released Time" weekly religious ments on their winter program to are now to be helped at a moments Maurer directed the southern Ore­ education for 12 years. Her purpose earn a trip to Rough Rock Mission notice. Praise the Lord. The church gon Intermediate Camp at Willow is to prepare teachers to meet chal­ this summer. Newspapers are being and community folks have respond­ Creek the end of June. Oscar Brown lenges of relating the Bible to daily collected to sell to help finance the ed fantastically. was enjoyed by those who attended living. trip. On Mother's Day the Jet Cadets Ladies' Tea was held with sur­ the Family Camp that followed. The senior FY sponsored an Eas­ presented a musical centered rounding church women invited to ter egg hunt for the young ones of around the theme of families; men attend. The speaker was Julia Haar, LAWRENCE, Kansas the church and surrounding neigh­ and women in the church enjoyed who has been a "stand-in" for Anita Yes, the good word at Lawrence is borhood. the presentation. Bryant. that it is happening! Things are Our Wednesday evening mission­ Every Sunday school class is busy moving and great things are taking ary service was blessed by the testi­ working on preparations for the HAVILAND, Kansas place. There is a new spirit in our monies of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ta­ Camp Fare Carnival to help raise Kim Jacks won first place in the midst, a spirit of expectancy, and we hara of Japan. They showed the money for summer camp scholar­ General Poster Contest at the State are not being disappointed. Action film Yoneko, story of her life and ships. WCTU Convention. Rochelle John- has been initiated on a two-year pro- JUNE 1977 25

gram of advancement, and already Louise Sperling, presented Alleluia feet while on earth, but with His help Christian service was in focus on we are seeing results from it. We Easter morning. Other special ser­ we can continually serve Him" is Saturday, May 14, when members of are rejoicing in both spiritual and vices included Ed Lamb of Brother­ the message the Knights are sharing the church and interested friends physical blessings. hood Ministries, Richard Tusant of while attempting to reach the men gathered on the 92-acre campus of (the leaders of the home) first and You will be hearing much in the Bible Literature International, and the Marymount Convent, Spanaway, "Intermission," the traveling drama thereby to reach the whole family. Washington, and helped the sisters months ahead about "Church They have been on the mission field of the "Order of Saint Dominic" Growth." Just now we have 30 tak­ group from George Fox College un­ ing the first step study, "Biblical der the direction of Darlene Graves, for over 20 years, serving previously move loads of equipment from their Basis for Church Growth," and dis­ a member of North Valley. in Bolivia and Peru. massive multipurpose building to covering some wonderful things A newly formed men's group is other storage areas on campus. At luncheon time the workers gathered about God's plan for His Church. We meeting Friday evenings to study the SMITHFIELD, Ohio will report on this after the Church aspects of being a Christian hus­ in the lovely dining hall hosted by The Easter season was glorified Sister Pauline lgeo of the Convent. Growth Workshop on May 21. For band and father. by a cantata, Hallelujah! What a those now involved with us on Sun­ Pastor Roger Knox directed stud­ Savior! by John W. Peterson at the Christian education and missions day nights in our study there will be ies on "Fishing for Men" at Camp Sunday evening services in the were highlighted Sunday evening, a final wrap-up session in a work­ Tilikum's Fisherman's Retreat that Smithfield Evangelical Friends May 15, when Keith Nottage, a junior shop retreat on Saturday, May 21. was held on the season's opening Church. in a Christian high school and a This is called ... "The Documenting weekend. The navigator's class, also Our church participated in the member of our church, was present­ Experience" with the following ob­ directed by Pastor Knox, has con­ community Lenten services with ed in a musical presentation. Keith jectives: cluded a two-year course of study. Pastor Earl Kelbaugh filling the pul­ has been chosen among a group of 1. Self-diagnosis of the health of The church's color pictorial direc­ pit for one Sunday evening service 12 Christian musicians and athletes the church, tories have arrived and may be pur­ along with the cantata that was open known as The Northwest Basketball 2. Learning the goal-setting pro­ chased from the church office for to the public. Camp All Stars, who along with their cess, $2.50 each. A growth challenge was given by coaches and wives, will leave July 6 3. Motivating participants to want Mother's Day, May 8, four families Fred Vandeborne, chairman of Trus­ for Los Angeles, and on to Rio de to grow and to be willing to pay the dedicated their babies to the Lord in tees, for members to pledge and Janeiro, Brazil. They will be featured price by allowing them to see what the morning worship service. support the building of a new par­ in basketball games in Brazil, Argen­ they could do, March was family month with the sonage. tina, Chili, Ecuador, and Peru, and 4. Set tentative five-year goals for messages, group activities, and so­ Howard and Mary Evelyn Moore will be giving Christian testimony all composite membership growth, cial events all centered around the were both guest speakers at our along the way. Each member of the 5. Project an evaluating process. family. church. They spoke on their mis­ team is responsible for raising Thus the reason for a full day re­ A group of 50 persons was able to sionary service in Taiwan, their tri­ $1,000 toward expenses of the trip, treat where we can work uninter­ view the multimedia presentation of umphs and trials on the island with and an offering was received to help rupted. The results of this workshop the Bible at the Dempsey Center in 26 congregations of Friends church­ Keith go over the top in his goal. will be published. Portland. es. Christian concern for the elderly ONTARIO, Oregon Youth leader Don Snyder and our and handicapped continues to be a lEAGUE CITY, Texas pastor traveled to Bellefontaine with burden of Friends in the Greater The Outreach Committee has been Lawrence and Trudy McCracken the senior FY for an overnight stay. Tacoma Area, and on May 31, 1977, making plans for a great weekend left April 28 to join the group from Spring, which is bringing an awak­ a new application for funding for a for "Emphasis on Faith Giving." Dur­ the Yearly Meeting who are visiting ening of the trees and flowers, is $6,000,000 Retirement Home on ing this weekend there will be speak­ our mission fields in Bolivia and also bringing an awakening of ac­ Tacoma's east side will be presented ers, individuals sharing with us what Peru. Ardent blessings of the church tivity in our church. at Washington, D.C. Currently there God has allowed them to do through and wishes for a pleasurable and are 28,000 people 62 years of age or faith-promise giving. This committee inspirational trip go with them. SPRINGBANK, Nebraska older in the area, and at least 10 is in the process of finalizing their Easter was an enjoyable day for percent of them are vitally in need all of us. After an inspirational sun­ Springbank church happily an­ projects and has tentatively settled nounces the appointment of Galan of such humanitarian services. on a dollar goal. These will be rise service, there was a fellowship breakfast held in the basement of and Mary Burnett to take over pas­ shared later. There will be services toral duties on July 1, 1977. The TRINITY, lisbon, Ohio Friday night, Saturday night, and the the church. Marlin and Bernice Witt moved Burnetts come from Hopewell, Kan­ Have you ever stopped to con­ climaxing celebration service Sun­ sas. In anticipation of their arrival, sider how many demands are made day, July 3. A theme for this con­ into the new parsonage April 6. Their new address is 2071 N.W. 3rd several church members have start­ upon your pastor and how often he ference was chosen, and we are ed working on the parsonage. goes far beyond the call of duty to praying this will be a unanimous Ave., Ontario, Oregon. It is a lovely home and we say "thanks" again to We have seen God's mighty heal­ serve you and help you through his desire of each heart, "Give God ing hand at work in the life of Anna infinite love? Do you appreciate Room to Move." all our friends who have prayed and helped make this possible. Emry, who suffered a severe heart him? As our pastor and his family attack in December 1976. On Easter were away on vacation recently, the NORTHRIDGE PlAINS, Kansas Wichita, Kansas Sunday she was able to return and Adult Prayer and Share group of Our Western Area Missionary Con­ worship in church for the first time our church suggested that upon their Arden and Joy Sanders, who are ference was recently held at our since before her illness. return it would be an appropriate with Wycliffe Bible Translators, in church with Walter (Bud) Lawrence Our Easter service was enhanced time for us to show our appreciation Papua New Guinea write: "We lis­ and his wife Letha as the speakers. by the presence of several Friends for his dedicated service. As the tened to a NFC tape this morning. I They presented a program of slides Bible College students who present­ first Sunday service following their could never tell you just how much of our mission field in Burundi and ed special music and performed a return drew to a close and our pas­ these tapes mean to us. Here in other fields they have visited re­ puppet show. tor stepped down from the pulpit, the village, they are our only source cently. A noon luncheon was a fel­ he was very surprised to discover of Christian fellowship and corpor­ lowship time of the day for all at­ TACOMA FIRST, Washington the aisle in front of him was blocked ate worship. Having that hour of tending. In facing the "challenge of the by four men carrying a large box worship and singing (in English) per seventies" a group of concerned followed by an usher with a small week is a real breath of fresh air. SALEM FIRST, Salem, Ohio Friends have been meeting for a narrow box. The Spirit really ministers to us We experienced an uplift while 40-day period of prayer in the library The large box was placed in through the services. You may not viewing the film Corrie, produced by of the church from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., front of him, the smaller box was realize it, but your parish extends to the Billy Graham Association, and with others unable to be at the handed to his wife, who was seated Papua New Guinea." hearing Corrie ten Boom share how church meeting in their homes, seek­ at the piano. Upon opening the It is so important not to forget God has blessed her life beyond ing the Lord's clear guidance in a large box, Pastor Frost found an God's "sent" ones around the world! what was revealed in The Hiding major move and relocation of the invitation for himself and his family Place. Our daily problems somehow church that has been centered on to attend an Appreciation Dinner, NORTH VAllEY seem to diminish when compared to Tacoma's east side for over 70 given in his honor, immediately fol­ Newberg, Oregon the beatings, the starvings, and the years. lowing the service. Under the invi­ May 6, the WMU held its annual imprisonment of the ten Booms. In view of the fact that the new lo­ tation was an antique marble top Mother-Daughter Tea. Ellie Fendall Roscoe and Tina Knight shared cation will be outside the city limits table. The smaller box held one was the speaker; there was a hand­ how God has blessed their lives of Tacoma, members of the congre­ dozen red roses for Wanda. Need­ craft display by the ladies of North while serving as Friends mission­ gation have been challenged to pre­ less to say, our pastor was speech­ Valley. aries in Mexico. They told of some sent ideas for a new name for the less at this point but was able to The North Valley Ensemble of 10 of the discouragements as well as church, the first suggestion being recover and enjoy the banquet and singers, under the direction of the excitement. "We'll never be per- "Friends Family Life Center." fellowship that followed with the 26 EVANGELICAL FRIEND

church family. Our church family ing their experiences there in win­ GOODWIN- To Larry and Nelda NUTTER- McGUIRE. Linda Nutter chose this way to tell our pastor and ning souls for Christ. A fellowship Goodwin of Wichita, Kansas, a and Palmer McGuire, March 4, 1977, his wife how much we love them hour followed the service. daughter, Crystal, April 25, 1977. Trinity Friends, Lisbon, Ohio. and appreciate them. Easter Sunday services began WALSH, Colorado HOERAUF- To Steve and Sarah PARSONS-SHOWALTER. Darlene Hoerauf, a daughter, Rebekah Jane, with a Sunrise service with the Bob and Connie Shaffer, medical Parsons and Eric Showalter in To­ senior FY in charge. They presented missionaries under appointment to May 10, 1977, Tacoma, Washington. peka, Kansas, May 14, 1977. a skit telling the real meaning of Burundi, Africa, moved this past KUHN-To Ron and Cindy Kuhn, a Easter. The morning service includ­ month to his hometown of Walsh, daughter, Tricia Lynn, March 24, STARCHER-MILLER. Joyce Starcher ed a 30 Pieces of Silver offering, Colorado. Bob will work with a medi­ 1977, Hutchinson, Kansas. and Wayne Miller, March 26, 1977, which is to be used to establish a cal doctor there for the next nine Trinity Friends, Lisbon, Ohio. tape ministry for those who are shut­ months. This is the second part of McGRATH- To Tom and Elaine ins or ill and are not able to attend a Nurse Clinician Course before go­ McGrath of Tacoma First Friends, TEETER-GENTRY. Peggy Teeter and the worship services. ing to Tropical Medicine School and Washington, by adoption, a son, Rick Gentry in Topeka, Kansas, May We had the opportunity to see the then on to Burundi. Bob is a regis­ Christopher Patrick (five years old}, 21, 1977. film, Angel in Ebony, and found it a tered nurse and Connie is an LPN. April 7, 1977. WATKINS-TOLLENOAR. Joan Lila great inspiration for all present. Watkins and Joseph Ezra Tollenoar, Several young adults made a public WESTGATE, Columbus, Ohio MEASE-To Carl and Lynette Mease, a daughter, Kristen Michelle, April a minister, in El Cajun, California, commitment of their willingness to Westgate welcomes aboard AI 2, 1977, Wichita, Kansas. April 16, 1977. serve the Lord at the conclusion of Comport as our intern pastor. We the film. are enthusiastic about this new pro­ NIELSEN-To Lee and Patricia Niel­ gram and know it will benefit both sen, a daughter, April Lee, April 10, DEATHS UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas AI and the fellowship. As intern pas­ 1977, in the Philippines. Patricia is Sunday, May 15, was the date of a tor, AI will have the opportunity to a member of North Valley Friends, experience all facets of pastoral BALES-Hubert W. Bales, 69, May Retirement Tea in the library at May­ Newberg, Oregon. 13, 1977, Friendswood, Texas. berry Junior High School to honor work under the tutelage of pastor Emerson Lupton. He has served as Don Green. SHELTON-To Robert and Dianna CARR-Charles Carr, 101, April 18, a principal in the Wichita school Shelton, a daughter, Amanda Jean, 1977, Enid, Oklahoma. system for 21 years. In addition to WEST PARK, Cleveland, Ohio February 15, 1977, Nampa, Idaho. his school responsibilities, his Among our guest speakers recent­ COMSTOCK-Leona Comstock, 81, STEBBINS -To Mike and Renee Nampa Friends, Idaho, March 24, church duties have included serving ly were Reubin Gil and Burt Bid­ Stebbins, a son, Joshua Michael, dulph. They are from the Madrid 1977. as monthly meeting clerk, chairman February 3, 1977, Portland, Oregon. of the Ministry and Oversight, on the Evangelism but are sent out by OMS MISTELE - Ed Mistele, April 23, Yearly Meeting Relations Board, International. Mel and Nancy Kime MARRIAGES 1977, Olathe, Kansas. Social Concerns Committee, presi­ and family from Ecuador also spoke dent of Men's Fellowship, and a Sun­ at our church last month. CLARK-ROBINSON. Cathy Clark MITCHELL-Effie Mitchell, April 22, day school teacher. How is your "Faith Promise" pro­ and Kevin Robinson, April 30, 1977, 1977, Colorado Springs, Colorado. gressing? One little fellow from our Trinity Friends, Lisbon, Ohio. URBANA, Ohio church is giving all the money he PETERSON - Clara Peterson, 72, COURTNEY-CROUSE. Marilyn Court­ May 9, 1977, Tacoma, Washington. The Urbana church has been privi­ finds on sidewalks, streets, etc. You ney and Brian Crouse, April 2, 1977, leged to have several good speakers will be surprised how many people Damascus Friends, Ohio. REESE-Justin Reese, 11 months, 12 for services this spring. One eve­ drop their coins! days, son of Tim and Marvela Reese, ning Tammi Fansler of the Bellefon­ Everyone has been working on HARDY-GRIFFITH. Beth Hardy and April 12, 1977, Hutchinson, Kansas. taine church showed slides and told their "Hungry Cans" for the World Larry Griffith, April 17, 1977, Damas­ of her work with Teen Missions in Relief project. cus Friends, Ohio. WATERS-'-Mabel L. Waters, April27, Brazil. Earl and Catherine Smith 1977, Pratt Friends, Kansas. were our spring evangelists. At each WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania MAYER-TINGLE. Cindy L. Mayer and service he led in chorus singing and We tried something new this year Charles Tingle, Jr., April 7, 1977, WINES-Leonard E. Wines, 71, Co­ she presented a story for the chil­ at First Friends. A family banquet Williamsport, Pennsylvania. lumbus, Ohio, April 17, 1977. dren. His messages were inspiring was held instead of the usual Moth­ and thought provoking. We were er-Daughter Banquet. There was strengthened in the Lord, and some great fellowship, fun, and food! A received definite spiritual help. program of spiritual music followed Looking for an ideal manual for your On Easter Sunday evening, with the dinner. Friends Membership Class? Here's the answer North Lewisburg, Mt. Carmel, and Plans are proceeding for the Fam­ McKees Creek churches joining us, ily Bible School to be held in June. Roscoe and Tina Knight showed Looks great so far. A Family of Friends slides of the mission work in Mexico Our Sunday school attendance is and presented short skits dramatiz- on the upward trend. Praise God! Friends Church Membership Course Beautiful newly revised, updated edition! By jack l. Willcuts Jack l. Will cuts's A Family of Friends has been the most sought after booklet Friend§.. ever published by Barclay Press. After several reprints of the original, and with the various changes in organization and terms among all recoru Friends, it was decided to publish this new edition in a beautiful new format. Believing that regular membership classes should be in constant use in a BIRTHS CONROY-To Michael and Janice growing church, A Family of Friends and its 10-lesson format is highly Conroy, by adoption, Wendy Hyo jack l. Willcuts, much in BATES-To Paul and Connie Bates, recommended for this purpose. Soon (three years old}, August 6, demand as a speaker and writer, a daughter, Kirsten Melody, May 15, Designed as a manual for both teacher 1976, Tacoma First Friends, Wash­ is head of the pastoral team at 1977, Tacoma, Washington. and student and also used as a resource ington. Reedwood Friends, Portland, for independent study. Only $1.50. BROWN-A son, Justin Lee, March Oregon; editor of the 26, 1977, to Lee and Esther Brown, DAVENPORT- To Dave and Pat Evangelical Friend; a former Order from the publisher ... Chivington, Colorado. Davenport of Angleton, Texas, April missionary to South America THE BARCLAY PRESS 13, 1977, a son, Hayes Joel. and general superintendent of P.O. Box 232, Newberg, Oregon 97132 CLAIBORNE-To Robert and Edie Northwest Yearly Meeting or from your nearest Friends bookstore Claiborne of North Valley Friends, GILLASPIE-To Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gil­ of Friends Church. or yearly meeting office. Newberg, Oregon, a son, Timothy laspie, a son, Greg Edward, Easton, Robert Isaac, February 23, 1977. Texas, April 1, 1977. JUNE 1977 27

were both deeply concerned with love, decision to be open and responsive. The MARRIAGE especially love in marriage. Christ used message of the Gospels suddenly becomes ENCOUNTER the marriage at Carra for His first miracle personalized for many couples in the (Continued from page 4) and used marriage as a metaphor of His weekend; they realize that God is very You don't love me anymore," that's a relationship with His Church. The hus­ much alive in them and that the Scrip­ no-no. It's a fact that Mrs. TV Fan feels band and wife who love one another tures are more than unattainable ideals." unloved, but it isn't a fact that Mr. TV carry out the same sort of perfect rela­ (From Chuck Gallagher, The Marriage Fan is mean and doesn't love her. He just tionship Christ envisioned for himself Encounter, Doubleday and Co., New doesn't realize how his actions are affect­ and the Church. York, 1975, p. 155) ing her. Marriage Encounter is a way What happens between encountering The good news of Marriage Encounter for a couple to share feelings, even nega­ couples and Christ is "the kind of change is that Jesus can help couples express tive ones, under the guidance of Jesus talks about in the Gospels ... their love for each other more fully so 3. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, love ... not an abstraction, not a feeling, that this love will spread outward and who has a stake in every marriage. not sentimentality, but a creative force transform the world. Marriage En­ Christ and St. Paul, who followed Him, that can be produced by a lived-out counter has already transformed us. ~

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BY RON AND KITSY GREGORY The Marriage Encounter experience for to Marriage Encounter. It provides no time. Our Marriage Encounter experi­ us was the most significant learning exer­ gimmicks for successful marriage rela­ ence has allowed us to see how important cise we have ever experienced in the art tionships; it provides no exposure to our daily quality of relationship to God of marriage and "coupleness." Contrary other people in terms of group dynamics, is, because that relationship directly de­ to what the name of the program may group discussions, or counseling. It truly termines the immediate quality of our imply, Marriage Encounter is not an is a guided opportunity to focus on one's oneness as a couple. antidote for unstable marriages, but spouse and one's other relationships that In a very real sense, as a couple, we rather is specifically applicable to, and directly affect the marriage relationship. function as our own "little church," or­ designed for, couples who have a sound In so many ways the health and wel­ dained of God to provide each other marriage. It is much more than a pre­ fare of a marriage relationship is deter­ love and encouragement, and to be just ventative maintenance program. In a mined by each partner's own self-image, enough salt to bring out the other's full very real sense, it is an affirmative action because we can't truly love anyone else if potential and flavor. In turn, we as a program to make good marriages even we don't have self-esteem. It is also couple have an outreach and responsibil­ better. directly affected by each partner's per­ ity to exhibit God's love to other people. The Marriage Encounter experience sonal relationship to God. Neither can As satellite "little churches," we are has given us the capacity to attain new we fully love God if we cannot accept seeing a cumulative effect in our local levels of fulfillment in our relationship as ourselves as being made in His own formal church congregation and its vital­ a couple, and to keep in perspective the image. God doesn't make junk! ity. Marriage Encounter is intended to mutual comfort in the fact that most of For us, the key to our hope for build­ be a strengthening catalyst to the local us labor with many of the same barriers ing a better marriage out of a good congregation, and we can already see that prevent us from rising above the marriage came from the realization that that happening. mediocrity of a "good marriage." How­ our marriage is indeed a spiritual rela­ We feel certain that couples who want ever, it is most reassuring to realize that tionship as well as being a love relation­ the best for their marriage and who par­ the only valid benchmark against which ship. It is this factor that truly gives us ticipate in the Marriage Encounter ex­ to measure our marriage is ourselves as a oneness, and unity of commitment and perience with an open mind and heart a couple, and to keep in perspective the purpose. will realize a vitality and zest in their point from where we have progres·sed It has also been of vital importance to relationship to each other, to themselves, compared to the point toward which we see that the quality of our closeness as a to God, and to their community. Other are striving to attain. couple is directly related to the quality of people will be drawn to want what they It is important to give a proper context our fellowship with God at any given have. ~ The Barn/Campus Center will become the hub of student activities when it is completed this September . Because of its stance as an evangelical Christian college , Malone recognizes Please send me information about Malone, A College of Persons. the importance of providing a whole­ Name some atmosphere that fosters social Address development. We believe that the new City State Barn/Campus Center will enhance our Zip Yr. Grad. total campus and allow us to continue Please send to: Director of Admissions, Malone College, to meet the needs of our constantly­ Canton, Ohio 44709 growing student body . Malone College admits students of any race, color, sex, and national or ethnic origin.

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