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This column on the front page? Are we that destitute for news? No, not really. "...the gift o f God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. ’' romans 6: Editors, o f course, can take advantage (at least for one issue). I thought I would put this column on the tront page so all o f you would see my new picture. (The other one Dear Christian Friends: made me look too old!) Seriously - That which we draw your attention to in this issue is usually placed in Our people here at Emmanuel Bap­ the October issue, just before Annual Conference. So I am really a month early. But tist Church in Toledo are looking possibly this will highlight and give time to consider the Annual Conference and those forward expectantly to the annual con­ things attached to it. I hope that by putting this on the front, more people will read it ference of the Ohio Association of and, therefore, more will cooperate and participate. We have placed Dr. Pickering’ s letter o f invitation to all o f you also in this issue. It Regular Baptist Churches which will be is our hope that all o f you will plan on coming to Annual Conference. To some this meeting in our church October 17-19. year the distance is a bit more but that should not be the total deciding factor. There will be great music that will stir Deacons and members - see that your Pastor and his wife attend. Our conference your heart. All of us will be moved in is rather short. It means only twonights away and a few meals (if your Pastor eats like our souls by the dynamic Bible preach­ a Christian). As I look at it, you could send your Pastor and his wife for about $100- maybe a bit more, maybe less. That is not a large amount even for a small church. And ing of Dr. John Balyo, president of best yet, he can be home in time for Wednesday evening services. It will do your Pastor Western Baptist Bible College. And of ______...... and wife good - Try it! course there will be the ladies and men’s meetings, the missionary chal­ Some o f you folks in the churches could also attend. Possibly not all o f the services lenges, and the great personal fellowship - all which goes to make up our but at least some. Going to Emmanuel in Toledo takes a few additional people to heartwarming state conference. Pack Them Out.” But, then, if the folks o f Emmanuel attend, we will be packed out. Let s deal in figures again. If Pastor and wife from our churches attend, that would be We welcome all o f you to our church. We will do our best to make you 400. Add 2 members from our churches and that would be 800. You can see what comfortable. There is housing in the homes of our people for those who would happen. may need it. , Let’s Pack Out Emmanuel! t c Sftn&erely id uhrist, Along with Annual Conference come some other privileges and needs. Let’s pray for a Annual Reports great conference! Shortly or possibly by the time you receive this paper, the Secretary of the Council will have sent you the forms for your yearly report to the fellowship. How Ernest Pickering, Th.p( about filling these out promptly and sending them back? Many churches have never In Fellowship with the General Association o f Regular Baptist Churches sent a report. As a fellowship, you are not forced to do anything. But for the Editors sake, the reports at least give us Pastor’ s name, church address (and proper mailing address), service times, and telephone numbers. This is important to us and to you - (Maybe some of you members should ask Pastor if your church sends a report). As you know, these are not published but are used to know what our churches are doing and the growth o f bur churches. Please Send Your Report In! Motels For O.A.R.B.C. Conference Election of Council of 12 PHONE Driving Time (1-419) Single Double To Church Along with your report form will be the form to list your names for election to Bargaintel the Council. Each church can send as many names as they like. Here, again, many 5335 Heatherdowns 865-2308 21.95 26.95 15 Minutes churches do not participate. Why not? All Pastors, and even laymen in our churches (Near Ohio Turnpike Exit 4) are eligible to serve. Each year 4 men presently serving cannot be re-elected. So each year new men can be elected to the Council. Participate and cooperate - Elect Some Comfort Inn Council Members! Reynolds & Heatherdowns 800-228-5150 22.00 30.00 15 Minutes Money ( Excuse me - Finances) (Near Ohio Turnpike Exit 4) Conference time is also a time to “ catch up” on financial needs o f the Knights Inn O.A.R.B.C. and O.I. B. A number o f years ago the suggestion was started that churches 1120 Buck Road 666-9911 22.00 27.00 20 Minutes send with their Pastor a special gift to the Association. This has been a large help in (Just off I-75 S.-Buck Rd. Exit) past days. First o f all, it helps the conference to not be a burden. Our conferences are held with small expenses but they still must be met. Second, your special gift helps to L-K Penny Pincher Inn make up for shortages o f giving throughout the year. As it looks right now , our gifts to 1135 Buck Rd. 666-4515 23.99 29.99 20 Minutes O.A.R.B.C. and O.I.B. this year are about $5,000.00 under disbursements for the year. (Just off i-75 S.-Buck Rd. Exit) This with expenses for the year running about the same as the previous year. We have Quality Inn done well this year. A number o f churches increased their giving, others added the 2426 Oregon Rd. 800-228-5151 32.00 32.00 20 Minutes O. A.R.B.C. to budget, but some had to decrease. There was bit o f decrease in Associa­ (Just off I-75 S.-Wales Rd. Exit) tion expenses for the O.I.B. because o f 8 issues printed instead o f 10. So, not only send your Pastor and his wife, but send a special gift to the Red Roof Inn O.A.R.B.C. I’m dreaming - But if all of our 200 churches sent in $50.00 extra - you 1214 Corporate Ave. 866-5512 21.95 24.95 15 Minutes multiply the total - we would make up our deficit and more. Some of you can do more (At I-475 & Airport Hwy.) - - Others can do less. But DO something. Let’ s Participate and Cooperate and Sheraton Support! 535-7070 3536 Secor Rd. 800-228-9290 Well, that’s it - Let’s summarize: 49.00 54.00 5 Minutes Send Pastor - Send Reports - Elect to Council - Send Special Gift. . When making reservations indicate you are attending the meeting of the Ohio The Old song said: Association of Regular Baptist Churches at Emmanuel Baptist Church “ The world says I’m dreaming - But let me dream on!” Youth Funtastic - Sept. 10 - Millersburg Fairgrounds 2 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983

T H E by PATRICIA CONANT BUTTON FAMILY t o n k i d s

Does Your Church Have Ushers? What Do They Do? A Safe Place Are Ushers Necessary? Are Ushers Important? A number o f years ago I was with a beginning church in another State. This group To Hide used a rented building. (I will not tell you what the building was used for.) This group had to clean and set up for services and had the usual problem o f not having “ Let’s play hide and a permanent building. Before the service it was bedlam. (Baptists always seem to be seek,” Suzy Button said to running late.) But I think they called this fellowship. While there, we began to talk her brother. about areas of the local church, especially beginning churches and somehow the “ Oh Suzy,” Bobby discussion o f ushers was included. O course, they didn’t have any. As in many in­ answered, ‘S'ou always stances, when the time o f the offering came, pastor just called a couple o f fellas hide in the same place.” by name to come and take the offering. In one discussion they agreed the church “ I do n ot!” Suzy argued. should have ushers and when they increased in size, they would think about ushers. “Yes you do,” Bobby The statement I made to them I have repeated hundreds o f times and I still believe said. “ You always hide in the closet under the it. That statement? “ What you do as a church when you are small is what you will stairs.” do when you are large.” . In manv o f our churches they have ushers but thev do httle or nothrng. Oh. they “ Well, I won’t this time,” Suzy said. “ I’ll try to find a new place. Please, may greet a few people, hand out a bulletin, and take up the offering. But certainly can we play?” not any more than this. Everybody sits in the same place at every service so no one “ Oh all right, then,” Bobby answered. needs to be formally ushered to a seat. Is this about what takes place in your church' “ I will count to 20 so you can find a good place.” Bobby began the count. “ 1 ...2...” In my thinking, ushers are the most important or close to the most important Suzy ran downstairs and began to look into comers and closets. She could servants in the church and in the service. In fact, they can do the most to help, hear Bobby shouting the numbers “ 5 . . . 6 . . . 7.” encourage and make the service pleasing and inviting. I can only again speak from “ I’d better hurry.” Suzy thought. She ran into the kitchen. No place seem­ past experience. I want ushers who “ ush.” Yes, even if everyone sits in the same ed just right, and Bobby was still counting. place all the time. I want people seated by ushers. (It really won’t hurt Baptists to “10...11... 12...” „ , learn and practice a bit o f etiquette.) As most o f you know from the last issue of Suzy ran under the table. “ No,” She thought. “ He will see me from the the O.I.B., I believe the prelude before every service is necessary and important and stairs.” the key to educating our people to preparation and I now add that ushers should “ 13...14...15...16...” quietly usher during the prelude time. Yes, even children as they come in. Irue, Suzy went into the livingroom. She passed the stairway closet door. Then our ushers knew about where everyone wanted to sit, but they were ushered to that she came back to it, opened the door, and peeked in. . . . seat. Ushers are also door openers. Who opens the main entrance door to your “ I know I told Bobby I’d find a new place,” she thought, “ but this is the church? In most cases, the answer is the people coming to church. How about placing best place.” an usher outside greeting folks and opening the door for them to enter (even in the Bobby was finishing his count “ 19...20..., ready or not, here I come! winter-he can wear his coat and do this)? What kind o f an impression would this He called out. make on people? If your church has a car port or drive thru at the main entrance, Now Suzy had to hide. She ran into the closet and closed the door. ^ why not have an usher open the doors o f cars and help people with children, older When Bobby got downstairs, he looked at the stairway closet door. “ No, folks, etc? he said aloud. “ Suzy wouldn’t hide there this time” He left and searched all o f the other rooms. Of course, he could not find her. Ushers need to be alert to visitors and if you do not have greeters or host and He finally returned to the closet and opened the door. hostess at your doors, they need to greet folks in the lobby and, in case o f visitors, “ Suzy,” he called into the darkness, “ are you in there again?” answer their questions, get babies and children in the right place, and adults to their Suzy stepped out o f the closet. “ I’m sorry Bobby,” she said with a smile, proper class or the auditorium. Ushers should open the doors to your auditorium. “ it’s the only safe place I can find.” You leave the doors open? I can imagine the noise coming into your auditorium Do you know the story o f David in the Bible? God wanted David to be before the service and while the prelude is played. Keep those doors closed! Let king, but King Saul was still on the throne o f Israel. King Saul wanted to kill ushers open them as people desire to enter. Have an usher stationed inside your David, so he had to hide. auditorium at each door to take people to their seat. Again, even if you are a new, He hid in caves and forests. He was probably afraid he would be found but beginning, or small church. Train your people at the beginning. Teach your boys like Suzy, David always ran to one place to hide. David wrote in the book of and girls good manners. The world uses ushers. Even restaurants do not let people Psalms that his only safe hiding place was in God. seat themselves. When we are afraid and need a really safe place to hide, we should trust in Ushering is an excellent way to use many men and even young fellows (and how the Lord. That is the only truly safe place to stay. about lady ushers once in a while? Now that will start your tongues clucking). How “ For in the day o f trouble he (G od) will keep me safe...he will hide me many ushers would it take to cover all your areas? Possibly as many as 6 to 8 for in the shelter o f his tabernacle...” for each service (or less). Have teams o f ushers so no one is tied all the time. Put captains over each o f your teams. Schedule your services by teams-Sunday morn- mg-Sunday evening-Wednesday evenmg-Use ushers.

Ushers need to be properly dressed. I didn’t say “ drably dressed” but that which makes a good appearance, presentation, and impression. Identify your ushers. But The Ohio Independent Baptist not with tags that say “ Usher.” The new silk flowers are excellent and can be used Official Organ-Ohio Assoc, of Regular Bapt‘st Churches many times without replacement. Published Monthly Except Jan. & Aug EDITORIAL OFFICE Box No. 28211, Columbus, Ohio 43228 Possibly you need to keep one usher in the lobby for emergencies during the en­ THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF Rates of Subscription: $2.50 per year; $6.00 tire service. Or even to watch your parking lot occasionally. Ushers need to be REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCHES — Office of Publication — for three years; Single issue 30c. alert to heat, ventilation, air conditioning, needs of pastor and those participating in — ------STAFF The Ohio Independent Baptist is printed at Central the service. Caution ushers about being boisterous. They can defeat the purpose Editor W omen’s Editor of preparation. Ohio Printing Co., 30 S. Oak Street, London, Oh 43140 Mrs. David Elmore SECOND CLASS POSTAGE paid at London, Oh 43140. William A. Brock c / o Norton Baptist Church Pastor, take, an interest in your ushers. If you don’t have ushers, get some-but POSTMASTER: Please send form 3579 to The Ohio P O. Box 28221 P.O Box 1229 not just anybody. One o f the greatest blessings to a local church is a spiritually dedi­ Independent Baptist, Box No. 28221, Columbus, Ohio Columbus. Ohio 43228 Norton. Ohio 44203 Ph. (216) 825-3228 cated man who knows that God has called him to head the ushers. There are books 43228. u.s.p.a. 4046-2000 Ph. (614) 771-0464 on ushering. Pastor, get with your ushers for prayer. Have they prayed about their COUNCIL OF TWELVE------Treasurer ushering? Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary • . John Greening Ralph O. Burns Lawrence G. Fetzer W Paul Jackson 2111 S . Center B!vd. What do your ushers do? Congregate in the lobby and talk and wait to be called 23096 Center Ridge Rd 5650 Far Hills Ave. Box 12 (Mail) Springfield. Ohio 45506 to take the offering? I hope not. They should know their assignments, stay at their Westlake. Ohio 44145 Dayton. Ohio 45429 Cedarville. Ohio 45314 Missions Chairman posts, and know how important they are to the Lord’s work. Youth Chairman Program Chairman Education Chairman Richard Pettitt William Davis Robert Perry Dean Henry Fostoria Rd. and Plaza St. 20 Avalon Ave. 5612 W. Bancroft 541 Brown St. Just some thoughts and possibly an area you should look at in your church. One Findlay. Ohio45840 Bedford. Ohio 44146 Toledo. Ohio 43615 Akron. Ohio 44311 last word. Many times pastors ask ushers to pray before the offering. Fine! Have Approval Committee Lynn Rogers you told them in advance? But maybe more important, can they be heard by all David Moore (Chairman) Robert Barrett Ernest Pickering 4207 W. Laskey Rd 311 W Aurora Rd. in the service? I find many times that ushers pray before the offering and speak 12601 Cedar Rd 440 N Lake - Box 308 Toledo. Ohio 43623 Northfield. Ohio 44067 quite softly and without a microphone and few can hear him. Cleveland Heights. Ohio 44106 Amherst. Ohio 44001 Let’s take a look at ushers-If you have any! THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST. SEPTEMBER. 1983 3 Fifty Years Of Faithful Service New Pastor At Pastor Ron Shipley arrived at First in Wauseon the end o f May, but was not some letters from missionaries for whom First, Wauseon completely moved until his entire family she prays and in whom she maintains a arrived on the 8th o f July. keen interest. The Shipleys, Ron, Rita, and their two At the beginning of the program Pastor sons, Tim, age 14, and Chad, age 1 2, are Howell stated, “ The vocal numbers and not strangers to Ohio. They previously instrumental numbers that you will hear lived in Xenia while finishing a nine-year tonight are to be played to the honor and tour o f duty with the United States Air Force. glory o f our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; Brother Shipley attend Grace Seminary however, Mrs. Huber, the entire program and graduated in 1982. After this his was planned with you in mind. We are most happy to dedicate this program to statement is, “ We spent the next 12 you.” months seeking the Lord’ s leading for His ministry. We are most confident that has Pastor J. Howe!!, Mrs, Frances Huber He further remarked, “ During the years o f my ministry I don’ t think I have had culminated in being called to First Bap­ On Sunday, evening, July 10, the mem­ the privilege o f knowing until this current tist, Wauseon.” bers o f First Regular Baptist Church, year anyone who has served as organist o f That is the right beginning. Welcome Bellefontaine, presented their annual a single church for a period o f fifty years. back to Ohio and the Fellowship o f the summer musical program. The Lord has Mrs. Huber, your friends and loved ones Ohio Association o f Regular Baptist blessed this congregation with much fine appreciate you. We love you.” Pastor and Mrs. Ron Shipley, Tim and Chad Churches! musical talent. This year, under the lead­ The pastor also commended Melvin ership o f Pastor Jesse Howell, a special Huber, her husband for more than forty Begins Ministry At Maranatha, Springfield surprise was planned for Mrs. Frances years, for his cooperation in allowing her Huber, to pay tribute to her fifty years of and encouraging her to carry on these Maranatha Baptist, Springfield wel­ faithful service to the Lord as organist o f ministries. comed their new pastor, Dwight Strick­ the church. He presented to Mrs. Huber a corsage of land and family on July 10th. At the age o f two weeks, Mrs. Huber yellow and white mums, a specially de­ Brother Strickland and his wife, Cindy, was taken to First Regular Baptist by her signed plaque and a gold and pearl lapel graduated from Cedarville College in parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sims. She be­ pin from the members o f the congrega­ 1978 and 1979. While attending Cedar­ gan playing the pipe organ there at the tion. The plaque bore the inscription of ville, they attended Maranatha and served age o f fifteen and has served as the III John 5: “ Beloved, thou doest faith­ as Youth Directors, Bible School Teacher, church organist continuously since that fully whatever thou doest ...” and Sunday School Superintendent. time. The musical tribute was followed by a Brother Strickland now returns as tneir During the past fifty years she has also time of fellowship and Refreshments. A pastor. He is completing his advanced de­ at various times served faithfully as a beautifully decorated cake made by a gree at Grace Theological Seminary. Sunday school teacher, a church officer, member o f the church was served with The Stricklands are natives o f Ohio and choir director and a leader in activities for mints, nuts and punch. grew up in the northern part o f the State. the laaies o f the church. Through the Among the 157 in attendance from var­ In the picture we see their son, Benjamin years she has consistently prayed for the ious places throughout the United States - - but soon there will be two little ones. ministries o f the church and has been a were two former pastors of the church - - They look to an addition to the family in blessing to her church family. Of those Rev. C. Richard Phelps, pastor o f Em­ November. blessed by her ministries, many who manuel Baptist Church, Clarksburg, West The O.A.R.B.C. welcomes them back could not attend the service wrote letters Virginia, and Rev. Gerald Barlow, now re­ Pastor and Mrs. Strickland and Benjamin to Ohio. o f greeting to her. Among these were tired, o f Broadway, Ohio. Now Serving At Ordination from Bob Jones University and after grad­ At First - Stryker Berea ■ Pickerington uation, shared in the teaching responsibil­ Mogadore Baptist ities in the Greek Department at Bob J ones. . On June 14th, a council o f Baptist pastors and delegates met at Mogadore In his thirty years o f ministry he has Baptist Church, 3750 Albrecht Avenue, pastored five churches. He was instru­ Mogadore, Ohio to consider the propriety mental in bringing two churches into the of setting Robert J. Seymour, Associate G.A.R.B.C. Fellowship: in 1965, the Har­ Pastor o f the Mogadore Baptist Church, bor Baptist Church o f Muskegon, Michi­ apart to the work o f the Gospel Ministry. gan and in 1978, the Cove Baptist Church Pastor Larry Engle, pastor o f Graham o f Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania. The Road Baptist Church, Cuyahoga Falls, Cove Baptist Church started as a new was moderator and Pastor David Elmore, church and now has a full-time pastor on pastor o f Norton Baptist Church, Norton the field. He spent ten years in Michigan was clerk of the council. Brother Robert (to Ohioans, that’s the State up North), Seymour presented his testimony of con­ was a member o f the then Council o f 13, version, call to the ministry, and doctrinal and for several years, carried the Western convictions. A valuable companionship Michigan Fellowship. He was instru­ testimony was given by his wife, Nancy. mental in establishing two Christian The council recommended to the church Pastor George Keith Schools; one in Fruitport. Michigan, and that they proceed with brother Sey­ On July 2nd Pastor George Keith the other in Joliet, Illinois. Pastor Dan Douglass mour’s ordination. assumed the pastorate o f Berean Baptist, New at First Baptist, Stryker, but not The council consisted of fifteen persons Pickerington. Brother Keith graduated new to Ohio is Pastor Dan Dodglass, Pastor Keith and his wife, Peggy were who represented ten different churches...... < Brother Douglass began his ministry in born in Altoona, Pennsylvania. They have four boys: one living in New York, one June at Stryker. 1949-54. in Maryland, and two in Denver. They are The son o f a- Baptist Minister and As the new director o f C.O.M.E. he will Baptist Mid-Missions missionary, Dan New Director happy to be in the Ohio Fellowship and seek to visit all the pastors and churches anticipate “ great things at Berean.” A Douglass was born in Waterloo, Iowa. in Ohio along with all the other states in Of C.O.M.E. welcome to Pastor Keith from the Ohio His background in the parsonage influenc­ the near future. ed the direction o f his entire life. His Pastor Douglas Beason has resigned as Fellowship! life verse is Philippians 3:13, 14. pastor o f Mapletown Baptist Church in He attended Baptist Bible Seminary, Wyoming, Michigan and has become Act­ Johnson City and there met his wife, ing General Director o f C.O.M.E. (Com­ Sharon o f Arcanum. Ohio. The Douglass’s mittee on Missionary Evangelism). He will 12 COLORED TRANSPARENCEIS have three children: Joy, a freshman at work out o f his own home in Grand Cedarville College; Carol, an eleventh Rapids. Pastor Beason has been in the grader; and Mark, a third grader. pastorate 38 years. He pastored Mara­ “UNDERSTANDING Pastor Douglass has pastored churches natha Baptist Church, Springfield, Ohio MISSIONS” in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio 1945-49 and was assistant to Dr. James T. *12.95 - (Postage, Handling *1.50) and West Virginia. And now back to Jeremiah and Dr. Reginald Matthews at Ohio-Welcome to the Fellowship! Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio Ideal lor use by — Missionaries - Pastors - Teachers Camps - Youth - Five Day Clubs Churches Adding-Increasing-Giving Special to the ORDER FROM: O.A.R.B.C. and O.I.B. “Team Ministry” 6087 Catawba Dr. Bible - N. Madison, Ladies Missionary - Calvary-Chillicothe Grove City, Ohio 43123 (Les and Gary Newell-FBHM) ______OUR THANKS______V V T

4 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 Seminar For Women FALL RETREAT Calvary - Chiliicothe It is called a “ Fall Happening: A Semin­ SCHEDULE ar For Women.” This to be held on four SCIOTO HILLS RETREAT consecutive Saturdays in October at Cal­ vary Baptist, Chilicothe: October 1, 8, t ) T h s September 8-10 THEME: "Women Of The Word" 15, and 22. Two presentations will be Woman’s SPEAKER: Mrs. Doris Jennings, noted Bible made each Saturday. The time is 12:30 Speaker to 2:30 P.M. MISSIONARY: Miss Norma Nulph, B.M.M. This Seminar is being sponsored by the Missionary to Cleveland Ladies Missionary group of Calvary. Sub­ Mrs. Shirley Godwin, Chairman jects to be presented include: Marcia Elmore - Women’s Editor Women of First Baptist Church, Gallipolis- October 1 Committee in Charge Session 1 COST: $26.50 - Weighted Down with Care REGISTRATION: $6.50 (due by August, Session 2 - Being All You Can Be “Rare Jewels” 19th) October 8 Mrs. Marsha Smith, Registrar Our young girls are growing up today bombarded Session 1 - Contentment P.O. Box 494 by that which appeals to the aesthetic. At this point, Session 2 - Time Management Gallipolis, Ohio 45613 I am wondering if the jewels of the virtuous woman October 15 are shining brightly enough to draw our girls to these SKYVIEW RETREAT Session 1 - The Silent Ministry - distinctive character qualities? September 15-17 Being a Good Listener Session 2 - Hospitality THEME: "The Blessings Of Praise" —She is honest in all her dealings. Her —Her mind is stayed on Christ, thus she SPEAKER: Mrs. Shirley DeFelice, Pastor's October 22 Session 1 - Is This All? (Being husband has no cause for concern be­ concentrates on that which is true, Wife and Home Missionary cause o f her loyalty to him and submis­ honest, just, pure, lovely, and o f good MISSIONARY: Mrs. Ann Lewis, Wife of More Than You Are) Session 2 - Help For Those Who siveness. Thus his family will hold fast report. Her mind is the key that unlocks BMM President, Allan Lewis Are Hurting WORKSHOPS: "How To Be A Prayer War­ even in stormy times. the door o f her lips, thus she opens her This Seminar is open to others. If you rior" Led by Lucy Wright —She is unselfish and industrious in car­ mouth wisely. would like further information, please ing for her family and home. She seeks "How To Perk Up Your Ladies' Missionary —She is content and fulfilled because she Meeting” Led by Marcia Elmore call (614J-772-6786 or (614)-778-l 962. to be creative, making her home a place is secure in Christ, thus she has a quality Mrs. Shirley Friend, Chairman Calvary Baptist is located on Rt. 50 that each member desires to be. She is o f gracefulness. COST: $24.00 West (Western Avenue). aware o f their individual needs. —Her husband and children are pleased REGISTRATION: $5.00 —She is compassionate, taking care o f her and thankful for her, therefore they do Mrs. Emily McDaniel, Registrar own family’s spiritual and physical not hesitate to compliment her. 1789 Ohltown Gerard needs, she then reaches out to the needs —Above all, her main goal is to honor and Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440 o f others around her. obey God, with true reverence for Him. -» —She seeks to make herself attractive Thus she is an excellent example to SALT FORK RETREAT November 3-4 and appealing to her own husband. His follow. associates recognize her distinctive qual­ THEME: "O Taste And See That The Lord Is ities as a wife, thus consider him to be These are the gems that we should be Good" Psalm 34:8a SPEAKER: Jessica Minns, Veteran Mission­ successful in family and home. seeking to make attractive to our young ary under B.M.M.; Served many years in —Behold, God is her salvation; she trusts girls. “ Who can find a virtuous woman? Africa, and is now serving in Quebec, Canada. Him and is not afraid; He is her strength for her price is far above rubies.” Mrs. Priscilla Davis, Chairman and song, (Isa. 12:2) thus she is happy. Proverbs 31:10 31 Gould Ave. b y Bedford, Ohio 44146 V. BEN KENDRICK Miss Norma Nulph, Registrar 1521 Wilmar Buried Alive for Christ and Flight North Bethel To Meet Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44121 from Death are full of dynamic short Granny’s Square stories Battle for Yanga is a The North Bethel Women’s Missionary Recently, following a spank­ missions novel depicting the trials Fellowship will meet October 6, 1983, at and blessings of God's people in ing from his Mother’s wooden A Labor Day Thought Faith Baptist Church, State Road 111 “ 1 am wondering what would have Africa $3.95 and Hammersmith Road, Defiance, Ohio. spoon, my three-year-old grand­ happened to me i f ...... some fluent “ Turning Darkness Into Light” will be son and I were having a conver­ talker had converted me to the theory of b y the theme, taken from Luke 1:79a. The sation. I encouraged him to obey the eight-hour-day, and convinced me V. BEN and NINA featured speaker will be Mrs. Jean A. - his Mother, and further stated that it was not fair to my fellow workers Shawver, Appointee to the Philippines. KENDRICK that Jesus wanted him to obey to put forth my best effort in my work. There will be special music, and a book- 1 am glad that the eight-hour-day had fair. The attendance goal for the day is because He says in the Bible, A World of Treasure is a not been invented when I was a young 225 ladies. Come, help meet this goal! “Children, obey your parents...” collection of short stories man. If my life had been made up of gathered from years of My little grandson looked up eight-hour-days, I do not believe I could experiences in missionary South Bethel WMF at me with his big blue eyes and have accomplished a great deal. This $4.95 service . said, “Grandma, does Jesus country would not amount to as much as Ladies, mark September 20, 1983 on Send your order now. Make your check have a wooden spoon?” it d o e s ...... if the young men had been payable to Baptist Mid-Missions. your calendar. The South Bethel W o­ afraid that they might earn more than men’ s Missionary Fellowship will be they were paid.” Thomas A. Edison meeting at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS 10:00 A.M. The church is located at 3490 4205 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 Jasper Road, Jamestown, Ohio. Phil and Becky McDonald, Missionary Letter From The President Candidates to Togo, Africa, will be shar­ ing the day with you as speakers. Dear Ladies Of Ohio, AVAILABLE FOR Three months have passed since our wonderful Spring Meeting. As our Pulpit Supply OARBC WOMEN’S officers met to plan for the Fall Meeting, we all were rejoicing as we talked about the good messages we heard; Polly Strong, as she told us how we need to REV. WILFRED BOOTH MISSIONARY UNION OFFICERS wait on the Lord, and Ruth Fisher, as she stressed the fact that God has not 425 Apt. 115 President: Mrs. Mary Price given us the spirit o f fear, but o f power, o f love, and o f a sound mind. We spoke Broadmeadows Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43214 2945 Rundell Drive o f the hilarious giving o f our women . . . we were able to give $1500.00 to Camp Columbus, Ohio 43204 Phone: (614)885-3052 Phone: 1-614-274-2008 Patmos and $1500.00 for the Baby Clinic in Africa. It is now time to think and pray about our new projects. Scioto Hills Camp Vice Pres.: Mrs. Marge Odor needs a new stove for their kitchen and we would like to raise at least $1500.00 5541 Warren Sharon Rd. for this. I visited the-camp last week and saw boys and girls eagerly learning Vienna, Ohio 44473 SEMINAR FOR WOMEN about Christ and having such a good time. Our other project, Bibles Inter­ Phone: 216-394-2040 OCT. 1-8-15-22 12:30-2:30 national, has great needs as they work in the translation o f the Scriptures in Secretary: Mrs. Susan Hayes many languages. We would like to raise around $2500.00 to help them obtain Calvary Baptist Church 10099 Dolphin Rd. the equipment they need to provide Bibles to the mission fields faster. 1530 Western Avenue Beach City, Ohio 44608 If you would like, you may write to Baptist Mid-Missions for a bank or Phone: 1-216-756-2936 Chiliicothe, Ohio 45601 banks for your Missionary Group, and then as they are filled, send the money SUBJECTS Treasurer: Mrs. Louise Henry to Mrs. Louise Henry, 777 Rex Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319. Oct. 1-Weighted Down With Care 777 Rex Lake Rd. Thank you, ladies, for your faithfulness in your missionary groups, in your Being All You Can Be Akron, Ohio 44319 area missionary fellowships, and for your help in the State Fellowship Meet­ Phone. 1-216-644-5362 Oct. 8-Contentment-Time Management ings. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you at the State Meeting October 18th, Oct. 15-The Silent Ministry-Hospitality at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio. OIB Women’s Marcia Elmore Oct. 22-ls This All? Editor 1283 Overlook Drive Helping Those Who Are Hurting Mary Price, President Norton, Ohio 44203 For information (614)772-6786 Phone: (216) 825-3228 O.A.R.B.C. Women’s Missionary Union No Babysitting Provided • 775-1962 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER. 1983 The church booth was staffed by asking Dolby. The teens taught songs, memory WASHINGTON HEIGHTS - Dayton News Briefs From members to volunteer to serve for a three- verses and Bible Stories in five clubs hour shift. For many teens at Washington Heights, each day, and had opportunity to The Churches Dayton, this summer brought not just minister in two churches. Sixteen child­ FIRST - Bowling Green vacations and summer jobs, but also ren prayed to receive Christ as Savior Special meetings were held August 14­ opportunities to minister. during the week. HUNTSBURG - Huntsburg 18 with Gary and Wendy Collins. Gary Led by Assistant Pastor John Street An on-going ministry of Washington Pastor Ben Garlich reports that Septem­ Collins, featured as “ Collins with the and Keith Willhite, Pastoral Intern, Heights is SonLife, a monthly activity ber is the month o f the iast mortgage Great Gospel Message,” is a professional the teens began their summer ministry night geared to reaching unsaved teens payment on the Huntsburg property. magician and is a member o f the World on Memorial Day, serving 25 gallons of from area highschools. The SonLife pro­ Sunday, September 25th is the day of Famous Academy o f Magical Arts. In the coffee, 30 gallons o f punch and 180 grams are planned and executed by the the Mortgage Burning Service and Cele­ meetings he also features ventriloquism as dozen homemade cookies to the 800 “ Core team,” a group of 12 highschoolers bration with a carry-in dinner to follow. he talks with Herkimer Hickory and Sydd people who stopped by their booth who are commited to preparing them­ Sycamore about God’s love. at ah 1-70 rest area east o f Dayton. selves to reach their peers for Christ. FAITH - Gallipolis While serving the coffee and cookies, According to Pastor Street, “ Christ­ Triple Anniversary: A surprise recep­ FIRST - Gallipolis the teens concentrated on introducing ian teens today need to understand that tion honoring Rev. and Mrs. Lynn D. Sunday evening, July 17, First Baptist many o f the travelers to Jesus Christ. they are not just the church o f tomorrow- Lahaie on the occasion o f their 25th wed­ held an ordination service for Dr. Fred June’s opportunity to minister came they are a vital part o f the church today. ding anniversary, their 25th year in the Williams. Participating in the service was with Vacation Bible School, where the We tend to forget that 80% o f the people ministry, and their 6 years o f ministry at Rev. Joseph Godwin, Jr., Pastor Godwin teens helped with learning centers, who become Christians do so before Faith Baptist Church was held on Sunday o f First, who gave the charge to the crafts and puppets. the age o f 18, and that 6 out o f 9 church afternoon, June 19, 1983 at the Faith church, and Dr. Billy Martin, who gave The highlight o f the summer was revivals come about with youth o f col­ Baptist Church. The reception was given the charge to the candidate. Dr. Williams the Teens In Missionary Evangelism lege age or younger. Our goal is to change by the members of the church. is Administrator of the Ohio Valley (T.I.M.E.) trip to London, Ontario, youth ministries from a defensive stance- Rev. and Mrs. Lahaie began their minis­ Christian School, part o f the ministry o f Canada. There the 12 teens and 5 adults keeping them content and moral until try at the Bethany Baptist Church o f First Baptist Church. conducted Backyard Bible Clubs on they’re older’, to an aggressive, offen­ Chicago just two week before their wed­ the Muncey Indian Reservation under sive movement ‘to prepare G od’s people ding on June 14, 1958 in Paterson, New FIRST - Findlay the direction o f BMM missionary Ruth for works of service.’ (Eph. 4:12)” Jersey. Then came to Gallipolis, Ohio in The 1983 Sunday School Conference of June o f 1977. They have served in Baptist First, Findlay will be held on Saturday, week, moving it to the reverse side on the churches in Chicago, Illinois; Elgin, Illi­ October 1st. The conference will begin at Whipple Avenue-35 Years second week. Whipple Avenue is a main nois; Utica, Illnois; and Jackson, Michi­ 9:00 A.M. with registration and close artery carrying traffic between two large gan. shortly after 4:00 P.M. This year’s confer­ shopping areas. The lovely surprise reception began ence includes 6 workshop leaders, an Church members have found that many with the congregation displaying a 30 emphasis on evangelism, and special people recognize the Whipple Avenue foot “ Happy 25th Anniversary” banner workshops just for ladies. Baptist Church as “ the church with the in the church parking lot as they arrived Featured in this year’ s conference will sign.” So it was that one community- at the church. Inside there was a beautiful be Dr. and Mrs. Donald Tyler o f Bethesda minded lady suggested to The Free Press three-tiered wedding cake trimmed with Baptist, Brownsburg, Indiana, Rev. and that an article be done featuring Don and peach rosebuds. Greetings from friends Mrs. Richard McGhee o f Bethesda, and the sign. This article brought further ex­ and churches were read. A beautiful sil­ Miss Jean Fisher, professor at Cedarville pression from people who appreciate the verware set was presented to the Lahaie’s. College. Pastor Richard Pettitt o f First, ministry or desire to have a similar one. Cake, coffee, punch, mints and nuts were Findlay will also be participating. served to the approximately 100 mem­ Churches are invited to attend the con­ The sign as it now stands was erected in bers and guests who attended. ference. Many o f you will be receiving or 1964 when a new sanctuary and Sunday Glen Hatten, Chairman o f the Deacon possibly have already received an invita­ School complex was built perpendicular Board, honored Rev. and Mrs. Lahaie tion and registration forms. to the original building. The “ old” build­ with a devotional message. He eloquently ing, constructed in 1948, now accom o­ expressed the love and appreciation o f BIBLE - North Madison dates the Fellowship Hall, some Sunday the congregation for the ministry of Pas­ Former board chairman and his wife, School rooms and an 1800 volume li­ brary. tor and Mrs. Lahaie. Warren and Delores Sharp, both retired, left August 8, 1982 for a short term min­ The church voted to join theG.A.R.B.C. BROOKSIDE - Cleveland istry in Bagio City, Philippines with and O.A.R.B.C. on January 15, 1948. Pastor George O’Keefe reports: “ ‘Fron­ A.B.W.E. They planned to return to the The present pastor is John L. Moosey. tier o f Faith Day Camp ‘ 83’ is now his­ States in November o f 1983. However, J. Moosey, Mark Mitchell, Wm. Russell tory, but we wish to report on the best they came home for furlough in July for PREFERRED RISK INS. CO. day camp of our 12 years of operation. two months and are returning in Septem­ In recognition of 35 years of faithful We specialize in This Day Camp program is an out-reach ber as full-fledged missionaries. They ex­ witness on the corner o f Whipple Ave. ministry o f Brookside, designed to reach pect to remain in the Philippines for some and Second St., July 10th was named • Auto the unchurched and Roman Catholics of time. As retirees, they carry much o f Anniversary Sunday at Whipple Ave. Bap­ • Church the immediate community. their support but will need work funds to tist Church, Canton. On that day former • Home “ The following statistical report tells serve effectively. pastors Mark Mitchell and Wm. Russell • Life the story: 101 campers registered, K-8th Former Youth Pastor Michael Edwards ministered in the services o f the day. The grade (80% not from our church); 31 has been on deputation since December following Sunday, another former pastor, • Health counsellors and staff members; over 30 to go to Papau, New Guinea under Edward Helmick spoke in the morning Insurance for NON-DRINKERS first-time decisions for salvation; 51 A.B.W.E. He is living in North Madison service. overnight campers. until he and his family have full support. A few weeks prior to these special days, YOUR “BEST BUY” “ Next year, 1984, we will feature the Mike served as Youth Pastor at North a local newspaper published a lengthy fea­ Phelps Ins. Agency Eldon Stevens Evangelistic Team during Madison for I'A years. ture article about the church sign and 3985 Leather Stocking Trail our Day Camp.” James Spellman and his wife, who head church member, Don Hostetler, who Columbus, Ohio 43230 the deaf ministry, have been accepted to cares for the sign. For fourteen years Don Phone:(614)471-7171 FIRST - Medina serve under F.B.H.M. to establish deaf has been putting up a new message each First Baptist continued to remember its ministries in our Regular Baptist “ Heritage” during the Medina County Churches. They have been delayed in Fair, held August 2-7. beginning their deputation but have Their display booth at the fair emphas­ helped Calvary Baptist, Painesville begin a ized four o f its outreach ministries: (1) deaf ministry this year. BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME & FAMILY MINISTRIES The Sunday School established in 1848; Mrs. Theodore Smetters, wife of pre­ INDIANA OHIO (2) The Missionary program established in sent board chairman is now a volunteer ADOPTION the early 1900’s; (3) The AWANA Minis­ missionary and area coordinator for Jews SERVICES try established in 1972; and (4) First Bap­ for Jesus in the greater Cleveland-Akron FOSTER tist Christian School established in 1981. area. CARE RESIDENTIAL r 1 CARE TJtiKiafocf, Sosuf - *Dee and *De6- MATERNITY CARE Musical Ministry To FAMILY COUNSELING Churches — Youth Programs Rest Homes — Christian Schools Banquests — Special Activities For More Information Contact: 354 WEST STREET 2150 SOUTH CENTER BLVD. - Dee and Deb Jackson Ministries VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383 SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 4$$)6 Box 532 - Cedarville, Ohio 45314 PH. (219)462-4111 PH. (513)322-0006 Phone (513)766-5021 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REV. DONALD E.WORCH CHARLESS. MONROE 6 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 DAYTON First )ph G County Line Carl Stephenson, pastor July 17 - Dr. July 23 - Church picnic - Ordiif Dr. 178(24 Baptist Mid-Missions missionary 24 - Dr. LI appointees Aug. 14 - Dr. F* A CROSS THE STATE Aug. 2 - Family Fellowship Skate - TrainryyAI\ 15-19 V.B.S. - Mikel Happenings Washington Heights Larry Fetzer, Pastor 16 - Ladi^°wsf July 22 - College/Career Bible Study with Col­ Spk: U FROM YOUR BULLETINS legians from B.B.C. GALLOWAY AND CALENDARS RECEIVED 23 - Youth Kings Island Trip Alton Road errias R - Tennessee Temple Summer Dramatic Larr/VM. DO WE RECEIVE YOURS? 31 Aug. 7 - Players, "The Ministry of Comfort" Philip* - Completion of 15 years at W.H.B.C. for C Aug. 7 Sept. 4 Ice C* Pastor Fetzer COMING: Oct. Ill>le C Highlights 21 - Dr. Merle Hull, Editor of R.B.P. Wood CALDWELL AKRON DELAWARE GRAFTON New Harmony Milton Barkley, pastor Calvary David Culver, pastor First Ernest Bloom, Midview “Oder June 26 - Mr. William Schneeberger Aug. 8-1 2 - V.B.S. Backyard Bible Clubs July 24 - V.B.S. Program and Slides Aug. 1-13 Midvi^at C Aug. 4-6 - Senior Youth Camping Trip 12,13 Father/Son Overnighter - Fellowship Time 7 "Abo^heri 14 - "Holmes-Coming Day" 31 - Rev. Clair Besse CANTON 14 Dr.. r*f*' ' pre: re: Aug. 7 - Rev. David Reynolds Grace Bill Anderson, pastor - V.B.S. Rally B.M.Ivi.H 17 - Wycliffe Film: "Mountain of Light1 July 24-Aug. 28 - Summer Film Series: "Strengthening - Reception Rev.v. *7, di 21 - Singspiration 24 - Annual corn roast Your Grip" with Charles Swindoll B.M> Highview Avenue Joseph Chapman, pastor Aug. 1-5 V.B.S. DUNDEE 28 Rev.1! Aug. 8-12 - V.B.S. "Run The Race" with Highview 7 V.B.S. Closing Program Lakeview Robert Veenhuis, pastor COMING: Sept.'&cnii puppets ' David Knudson, B.M.M. Missionary 31 July 31 - V.B.S. kick-off with Dave and Marilyn 2 - Pastor Exchange with Dr. A. H. Barbee, Gordon Roloff, pastor HOMEWORTH Perry Clark, missionaries to Australia New Milford Baptist _ Dr. Ray Lane Mt. Pleasant • Lee July 10 Aug. 1-5 - V.B.S. 28 - Sunday School promotion with special 18-22 V.B.S. - Offering for Bibles International July 24 - Mr. M 27 - Sunday School picnic program Whipple Avenue John Moosey, pastor - Mr. M COMING: Sept. 11 - Marc Blackwell July 10 - Rev. Mark Mitchell, founding pastor 27-Aug. 5 •hin9 Sept. 5 - Annual Sunday School picnic at Skyview Oct. 9-14 - Fall Conference with Arnold Ranch - Rev. Wm. Russell, former pastor Way", Olsen AMHERST - Celebration of 35th Church Anniversary COMING: Oct. J Keil Robert Barrett, pastor 17 - Rev. Edward Helmick, former pastor meeti' Faith EAST LIVERPOOL Aug. 10 Harold West 25-29 V.B.S. Pleasant Heights J. Edgar Beckley, pastor HUNTSBURG R Ladies - A Day at Camp Patmos 1 - Women’s Missionary Union picnic 18 Aug. Aug. 7 - Rev. Nick Caprita Huntsburg < Film: "A Voice In the City" BALTIMORE 14 - Rev. Phil Sweeney Aug. 29-Sept. 2 S *ith Walnut Creek Donald Gommesen, pastor 30 - Sunday School Picnic 28 - Film: "Greater Than Gold" Lyric' CEDARVILLE COMING: Sept. 5 - Sunday School picnic COMING: Sept.r'anu Week of July 1 7 - Young couple saved Paul Jackson, pastor - Pastor spoke at Fort Faith Bible Grace invitir'S t Pastor and Mrs. Jackson - Trip to France - Camp, Michigan Aug. 1-16 ELI DA attend5 spoke in Missionary Conference in Faith Ron Urban, pastor BEDFORD JAMESTOWN Bible William Davis, pastor Belgium July 1 2 - Young People trip to Cedar Point 7 - Dick Durham 16 - Sunday School Picnic Shawnee Hills July 18-22 Backyard Bible Club July 24 - Rev-P* 14 - Rev. Allen Vine 31 - Film: "Reach Out and Grow" 24 - Church picnic and farewell for Pastor Aug. 14 - Rev.Pn 21 - Dr. Hugh Hall Aug. 6 - Young Married Couples picnic "Bud" 15-19 V.B.S - Dr. Quentin Kenoyer, Medical Director 28 - Don Hare, missionary to Portugal 31 ELYRIA for B. M.M. CLEVELAND JOHNSTOWN . Cedar Hill David Moore, pastor Abbe Road James Turner, pastor Aug. 20 - Sunday School picnic and corn roast Independent July 21-23 Senior Hi Backpacking Trip Aug. 7 Gideon Sunday with Pastor Soo Kil Hyun July 10 - Marti* 21 - Mike Edwards, missionary appointee - was Far East Field Rep. for Gideons be­ 23 - Shut-in Dinner to Hv 28 - Film: "Greater Than Gold" fore his escape from North Korea. Now 31 - Dr. Robert Domokos, Faith Bible College 24 - Rev. S retired and lives in Michigan. BELLEFONTAINE Aug. 5 - Whitewater Raft Trip 31 - ..... Mike- .* of Calvary Garry Grahl, pastor 7 - Rev. Douglas Green 20 Sunday School picnic Aug. 13 - Churc1 July 12 - Family King's Island Day LAGRANGE 20 - Film: "Rock - It's Your Decision" COLUMBUS First George Hattenfield, pastor Farewell Fellowship for Pastor and Mrs. First jjnis Aug. 21-25 Summer Bible Conference with Dr. Wil­ Clintonville July 16 - Commissioning Service for Dennis & Hull July 17 Pastorr,T'ei bert Welch July 17 Pastor Hull's last Sunday Fetlo* COMING: Sept. 8 - Father/Son Banquet Carolyn Dudly 17 27 - Missionary Jerry Buining 24 Dr. Quentin Kenoyer, B.M.M. 31 Filmi BERLIN HEIGHTS Aug. 1-5 - Navigator Conference with Dr. John 31 Dr. V. Ben Kendrick, Deputation co­ Aug. 7 Film :,’0rY Berlin Heights Jack McCullough, pastor Hannah ordinator for B.M.M. 14 Film:!0" July 22 - Youth Fellowship 19 - Examining council for Kenneth Dady 20 SundF EUCLID Hal 25-29 V.B.S. 21 - Ordination of Ken Dady Euclid-Nottingham Donald McClintick, pastor COMING: Sept.] Paste' 31 - V.B.S. Closing Program and Refreshments Spk: Dr. Joseph Stowell July 24-28 Evangelistic Meetings with Gary Collins - All-church Ice Cream Social Aug. 14 - Pastor James Switzer . 27 Aug. 10 Tim Tucker, A.B.W.E. missionary LAKEVIEW COMING: Sept. 16,17 - Family Life Conference H in BLANCHESTER appointee to Togo Faith with Joe Stowell III ■ SumT^s First Bradley Quick, pastor 13 - Choir picnic Aug. 1-5 - j July 24 Missionary appointees from B.M.M. Immanuel William Abernathy, pastor 14 - Missionary George Collins 15-19 Surr/'-ak - Nick and Peggy Frost, B.M.M. - slides of Teen Team left for missionary trip to Aug. 14 - Ron and Angie Stuckey, A.B.W.E. mis­ 21 LANCASTER . trip to South America Virginia - held V.B.S. - used puppets sionary teachers in Philippines Calvary - Church picnic - Ice Cream Fellowship 31 Teen Team Report 20 Aug. 14 - "Old“ y Sept. 1 6 - AWANA Leader Banquet Aug. 7 Ward and Sarah Harris, missionaries to 21 - Steve Couch COMING: 26,27 2nd/TC 22-25 Youth Retreat at Shalom Lake 1 7 - Sunday School Kick-off picnic C.A.R. COMING: c,~~*Sept. | °Ur COMING: Sept. 25-28 - Fall Bible Conference with Maranatha FAIRBORN picniL Dr. Wm. Brock, State Representative July 29 Sunday School picnic Grand Avenue Randall Tate, pastor 11-l6Hce BLUFFTON 31 Dr. Martin Clark, Cedarville College July 24 - B.M.M. Missionary appointees Halse' Riley Creek Harold Guthrie, pastor Aug. 7 Dr. and Mrs. James Entner, A.B.W.E Aug. 7 - 18th Church Anniversary LEMOYNE , Aug. 78(14 Evangelist Ken Gividen missionaries to Philippines COMING: Sept. 24,25 - "Family Conference" with Lemoyne COMING: Sept. 9,10 - W. O. L. Blue Print (Leader­ 14. . Dr. Donald Winters Rev. Ron Chadwick Aug. 6 - Picni^ ° ship) 21,28 Sept. 4 - Dr. William Brock, State Repre­ Maral 14 - Missionary Ron Stuckey sentative FINDLAY 8-12- EveofCl: 21 - Missionary Ron Powell Memorial Tom Wright, pastor Calvary Richard Snavely, pastor 15-19 Help^oi Aug. 7 - Dr. Don Winters Aug. 13 Country Fair BROOK PARK Holiday Musicale Kick-off Mid-Brook David Knudson, pastor 14 - Rev. Tom Wright, Sr. 27 LIMA - Dr. Joseph Stowell, Sr. Richard Pettitt, pastor H July 24 - July Birthday and Anniversary Fellow­ 21 First Meadowbrook Loren Schenck, pastor Aug. 15-19 V.B.S., "Running the Race God's Way" G0I( ship Pine Hills July 31 - Film - Carl Barton, missionary to Australia, and 20 Sunday School Picnic 318(Aug. 7 - Pastor Jandecka July 17 Aug. 8-12- V.B B.M.M. missionary appointees 21 - V.B.S. Closing Program BUCYRUS - Soc - Church Fellowship Time 27 - First Baptist Open Golf Tournament Calvary Howard Jones, pastor LONDON Sept. 24 - Annual Church Picnic 28 - Tom and Nancy Farlow, A.B.W.E. Mis­ July 17 Martin Howell, missionary to Honduras COMING: 'avi, Oct. 23-26 - Fall Bible Conference with sionaries to Brazil Grace under B.M.M. July 17 B.M.fM.{nai< Rev. B. C. Jennings Aug. 6 Family Fellowship FOSTORIA Won 21 ortT*_ ky:i. COMING: Oct. 9-16- Evangelist Ralph McGilvra COMMERCIAL POINT Fostoria Vernon Billington, pastor Welch Road Leslie Newell, pastor 18 Aug-*Var July 24 "Lost and Found" Teachers Session BYESVILLE LORAIN July 17 - Rev. Ben Jennings 31 - "Run, Ma, Run" Teachers Session 1k( Ken Pugh, pastor 23 - Sunday School picnic Fellowship Calvary Aug. 3 - S.C.O.P.E. Blitzing July 25-29 Bac Ju ly 30 - Sunday School picnic 24 - Baptist Mid-Missions Team 15-19 S.C.O.P.E. - Singing group from Pensacola Christian Aug. 6 - Mother/Daughter Tea Aug. 9 - "SoD 31 8.9 - Young People Whitewater Rafting Jit*. Col lege 18-20 Youth Camp-Out 15-19 V.BJ Aug. 4 - Academy of Arts, Greenville, S.C. - "Raise CUYAHOGA FALLS G ALLIPOLIS 20 - Sunt- Lynn Lahaie, pastor the Flag" Graham Road Larry Engle, pastor Faith 29 - Brow'd v Aug. 7 - Balloon Sunday 6 - Church-wide baseball game outing July 18-23 Pastor Engle was camp pastor at Skyview MCDONALD 17 - Joel Rush, missionary F.B.H.M. Ranch Pie Night ajs Youth Quest to Kings Island First - Day Camp Program Aug. 1-5 - V.B.S., "Running the Race God's Way' 8 14 Mark Pyles July 16 - Chun COMING: Sept, designated as "Harold House Cedar 8 - Youth Live-in at Church 17 - Tool. 0r ville College Scholarship" month COMING: Sept. 1 7 - Sunday School picnic 20 Church Picnic THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 7 *Ph Godwin, pastor MEDINA PORTSMOUTH 17 - Ken Dady, Word of Life - Dr. B) First L. Max Deffenbaugh, pastor Temple Max Sidders, pastor 28 - "Summer's End Sunday” - OrdirK^r. Fred Williams Aug. 2-7 - Display booth at Medina County Fair July 3 - "A Salute To America" - Potluck picnic - Dr. L* 21 - Climactic Birthday Sunday for 150th 9 - Choir "Appreciation Picnic" - Songfest & Film: "Ordinary Guy" - Dr. F< Birthday 11-15 V.B.S. Emmanuel Ernest Pickering, pastor - TrainAWANA workers - Dinner on the grounds and Birthday Cake 24 - Rev. John Gowdy July 17 - Lloyd Pickering - Mike! - ‘Time Box" 31 - Rev. Paul Fields, A.B.W.E. missionary to 20 - Stephen Barnes, missionary to France - Ladiej,0Wship picnic COMING: Sept. 11-16 - Old-fashioned Revival Meet 24 - Senior Citizen's Sunday Spkrpin Paraguay ings with Evangelist Jim Cook - Fellowship - Dr. Reginald Matthews tY MINFORD Aug. 11 - Church Kings Island Trip Aug. 13 - Father/Son Canoe Trip ad ^ a s Waldo, pastor Grace Harry Ramsey, pastor REYNOLDSBURG COMING: Sept. 9 ,1 0 - Men's Retreat - Larry"'-M. missionary to July 17 - Joel and Sharon Rush, F.B.H.M. Mission Eastbrook Robert Belt, pastor Spk: Dr. Ben Kendrick, B.M.M. Philip aries July 30 - All-church and Sunday School picnic 17 - Choir Day 24 - Ice M. - Gary and Betty Holtz, Campus Bible RITTMAN V A N WERT : Oct. "ble Conference with Fellowship First Marvin Werbeach, pastor Faith Fred Jensen, pastor Wood MOGADORE July 3 - Special Love of God and Country" July 17 - Dr. Kenneth Dean, Director of Christian Mogadore Hoyt Douglas, pastor service Service at Piedmont Bible College h Aug. 7 - Baby Dedication Sunday 16 - Dads/Lads get-to-gether 24 - Mr. Dennis Gaerte, administrator of °denmiller, pastor 26 - Children's Church to Sea World 23 - Youth "Surprise Birthday Party" Decatur Christian School 3 - Midvi^at Camp Patmos 30 - Began "New Life for Women” Bible study Aug. 2 - All-church Cedar Point Day Aug. 6 - Annual Sunday School picnic - "Abo^fering" Sunday COMING: Sept. 18 - Ordination of Rob Seymour 13 - Sunday School picnic 28 - Back to school and "Sundae Sunday" Dr. If' President Elect of Oct. 1 - Sunday School picnic SALEM COMING: Sept. 11-14 - Fall Bible Conference with B.M.lj MOUNT VERNON Calvary Fred Robb, pastor Dr. William Brock, State Representative Rev./.fV I . director di T.I.M .E., Faith Merlyn Jones, pastor July 18-22 V.B.S. with Gene and Ruth Couture, WARREN B.M.*H July 17 Rev. Terry Elliott, F.B.H.M. missionary Lakeland Bible Mission Bethel Robert DeBoer, pastor Rev in Texas In July William Absalom, Evangelist July 17 - Tim Tucker, missionary to Philippines Sept-'tocnic 24 Began James Dobson film series, "Focus Aug. 7 - Gospel Team from Practical Bible Train­ under A.B.W.E. On the Family" Aug. 23 - Sunday School picnic :t h ing School NEW MATAMORAS 28 - Hymnal Sunday I t '■Lee Grosh, pastor SANDUSKY Harmony Hill Randall Nelson, pastor WAUSEON - Mr. U Calvary James Jeffery, pastor July 24 - Fellowship Time and home-made ice First Ron Shipley, pastor - Mr. M Aug. 5 - Teen Choir picnic cream July 8 - Pastor Shipley's family "arrived" on the Aug. 5 • in9 the Race God's 7 - Rev. David Warren, Cedarville College Aug. 15 All-church picnic field. He began his ministry the last of Way", 14 - David Murdock family . 28 Film: "A Distant Thunder" 20 - Teen Canoeing May. Oct. ; Keith Kiser, special NILES WELLINGTON meetil SPENCER First G. Ben Reed, pastor First John McCourt, pastor First David Birch, pastor July 24 Bill Philips, missionary to Brazil July 5 - 5-Day Bible Clubs began RG Ft July 17 - Film: "What Wives Wish Their Husbands °en Garlich, pastor 27 David Knudson, B.M.M. Home Missions Knew About Women" 6 - Collegian Mixed Quartet from B.B.C. iept. 2 Sf With Evangelist Ken NORTH JACKSON 31 - Church picnic 17 - Rev. Harold Jackson Lyncl Bailey Road Donald Leitch, pastor STRONGSVILLE 20 - Bill Damick, Trans World Radio Sept.^nual Singspiration, Aug. 8-12 - Backyard Bible Clubs First Wilbur Parrish, pastor 24 - MikeSikora in v ite s to participate in NORTH MADISON Aug. 6 - Youth Trip to Cedar Point 31 - Rev. Charles Cuthbertson, Field Repre­ atten®'5 Bible Roland Globig, pastor 8 -1 2 - V.B.S. "The Puppet Prospectors" from sentative of F.B.H.M. Aug. 12,13 Father/Son Retreat VN Michigan - Mike Riley, Gospel Literature Service I ills 15-19 Evening V.B.S. 10 - Rev. Abe Guenter, missionary pilot WESTERVILLE Sept. 4,5 - Simon Leon, missionary to Mexico under STRUTHERS Grace Murray Ingerham, pastor ■ Rev- r B.M.M. - R e v > Struthers Jerry Bell, pastor Aug. 9 - Jr. Hi Boys attended Columbus Clippers 19 V.B.S - Labor Day picnic July 6 - Sound of Praise from Practical Bible baseball game Sept, begins Pastor Globig's 28th year as pastor of Training School 21 - Martin and Brenda Dittmar, missionaries N , Bible Baptist 9 - Annual Sunday School picnic to Italy it jV^in Clark, pastor NORTHFIELD 10 - Bill Phillips, B.M.M. Missionary to Brazil 28 - Rich and Karyn Visser, missionaries to - Martij"°Well, missionaries Northfield Lynn Rogers, pastor 31 - Paul Williams France to HcJ July 28 - Aug. 10 - Youth Missions Trip Aug. 14 - Film: "So Little Tim e" - Special surprise box of gifts for Karyn - Rev. Aug. 7 - Rev, William Smallman, Candidate Secre­ Sept. 4 - Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Smelser, Cleveland COMING: Sept. 5 - Labor Day Weekend Picnic - Mike of station WEEC tary, B.M.M. Hebrew Mission 16 - Ladies Missionary Fellowship Kick­ - Churfl 13 STRYKER - Sunday School picnic off banquet, "Our Task Supreme" 31 - Bern Flanagan First Dan Douglass, pastor WESTLAKE NORTON July 31 !|nis Gilbert, pastor Real Estate Sunday Grace Ralph Burns, pastor Norton David Elmore, pastor Aug. 14 - Sunday School picnic • Pastor'fher pastor Aug. 1-6 - Pastor Burns spoke at Family Camp, July 23 TALLMADGE - Fedor - Hosted Youth Activity and Rally Camp Patmos First - FilmL "His Proclaimers", Piedmont Bible College David Henry, pastor 10 Gospel Team from Practical Bible Training - Sports Activities, supper Aug. 7 Film: "Where the Waters Run" ■ Film :. 0rV Never Told" Sc hool 24 12 - Film:!0” - "His Proclaimers" AWANA Training sessions began 14 John Schwendler 31 21 Film: "Prior Claim" - Sun - June and July Birthday Celebration 18-20 Men/Boys campout/canoe trip Aug. 7 - Roy Caulkins, Source of Life Mission TOLEDO Sept *cial meetings with 22-26 V.B.S. Bethel Pastojtor 28 - Pulpit exchange with Pastor A. H. Barbee Rod Niner, pastor COMING: Sept. 11 - Rev. and Mrs. Bernard Flanagan, July of New Milford Baptist 31 - Stephen and Rowena Barnes, missionaries home missionaries in Florida NORWALK with E.B.M. to France WHEELERSBURG Bowes, pastor Ca Ivary James McClain, Jr., pastor Aug. 4-6 - Teens Water Rafting Wheelersburg Max McCullough, pastor Sumij | "ssells Point Aug. 4 - Youth to Cedar Point 7 - Gene and Sandy Thomas, missionaries in COMING: Sept. 17-21 Annual Missionary 9 SurT# Lakeview 28 - Betty Luytjes, missionary under B.M.M. the Congo for 29 years Conference R to Brazil ? Lancaster, pastor - Singspiration "OldPV" COMING: Sept. 5 - Annual Sunday School picnic 2nd " Campoi. >ut NORWOOD \ Sept.ripnt, tojp"'P" Sundayc,,n School Norwood Lee Fullmer, pastor P'cnPipicni'id. . Aug. 13 Fellowship Breakfast 11-l(r','ces with Dr. Joe 15-19 Evening V.B.S. and Bible Conference with Larry Fetzer - "The Sonshine ®hankagimtt Halsd Patch" 20,21 Phil Carroll ^'exander, pastor ORANGE VILLAGE - Picnif ort Clinton and Bethlehem MaraV John Fleck, pastor - Fveni" Class July 10 - Rev. Roy Watkins, B.M.M. Missionary Give THANKS at THANKSGIVING - - to Liberia 9 Help«^on wj#, v.B.S. 20 - Tim Tucker, A.B.W.E. missionary By Providing Meals! Help feed 28 needy youngsters during appointee to Togo 1984 with your contribution in dollars or food during our 'Ok ^Halblaub, pastor 23 -Men's Golf Outing - Film- Q|d" 29 - Choir picnic annual: - V.B 31 - Dr. Gerald Smelser Field Represent­ - SocO ative for Cleveland Hebrew Mission DOLLARS FOR DINNER THANKSGIVING FOOD INGATHERING PATASKALA |’v'd Morris, pastor Bethel Ken Romig, pastor Invest yourself in the lives of children in crisis. Help our - B.M.^diS fete* July 3 Dr. and Mrs. Don Moffat - Wo...... (TV*01 !°n 17 - Dr. Hugh Hall, Cedarville College Christ-centered ministry meet physical as well as spiritual A« u ... g - kVa,Vard Bible Clubs 22 - Pastor Romig home from hospital needs. Even small gifts deeply appreciated. 24 - (and a few weeks of Aug.) - Dr. Cleveland McDonald, Cedarville College WRITE: i ** Chittock, pastor PICKERINGTON 9 Bacl^, DOLLARS FOR DINNER Berean George Keith, pastor ' "So*t. July 3 - Pastor Keith began his ministry c/o Norm Bosworth 9 V.BA'toe School - Suntf COMING: Sept. 8 - AWANA program begins Regular Baptist Children’s Agency PORT CLINTON - B r o ^ Visitation 214 N. Mill St. Grace Paul Margraff, pastor July 31 - Paul Mayo, Ohio Baptist Children's Home St. Louis, Ml 48880 1,95 Brennan, pastor - Picnic - Chur. Aug. 6 - Guests of Lemoyne Baptist Church for *AII Gifts Tax Deductible - Toof 'PPary Cupboard potluck/fellowship/recreation 8 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST. SEPTEMBER, 1983 ON TARGET C 8 H P WITH 270 rambunctious campers. PRAISE V. Ben Kendrick, Deputation Coordinator SMOKE SIGNALS THE LORD! for a beautiful place and a (Baptist Mid-Missions) people w ho are concerned for the FROM salvation and spiritual growth in the MISSIONS youth of our country. SCIOTO HILLS “ We would please ask that our UP COMING ACTIVITIES joint effort in prayer would go up, that TEAM WORK is not a new concept. However, it is sadly lacking at times among the Lord’s work would continue to go AT THE HILLS missionaries as they endeavor to carry out their responsibilities. The FELLOWSHIP unhindered as the Staff, Pastors, guest OF BAPTISTS FOR HOME MISSIONS has published a brochure on team ministry: Several retreats are on the schedule speakers, Missionaries, Counselors, and “ Together, Our Efforts Are Multiplied.” The TEAM plan is to enlarge missionary cap­ for the camp as fall will be upon us very children gather together to fellowship ability through the use o f two or more missionary families or individuals on a given soon. Set aside these dates on your and minister to one another in this field Such a program uses the variety o f compatible spiritual gifts and talents found in calendar and plan to come. beautiful part o f the body o f Christ. two or more people to establish new churches. Shared knowledge and experience can “ALL HONOR AND GLORY TO prevent rpany a pitfall while enlarging the work. September 8-1 0 Women’s Retreat The TEAM ministry concept has been implemented in FBHM through a lather and September 30-October 1 Couple’s THE LORD!” son combination Les and Kathy Newell, veteran missionaries are working successfully Retreat with Gary and Donna Newell at Welch Road Baptist Church, Commercial Pomt, Ohio. Scioto Hills will be hosting the Attendance has increased, most o f the indebtedness has been cleared up and an excit­ National meeting o f the General As­ ing outreach to youth has been producing good results. sociation o f Regular Baptist Camps Saddle Sayings From BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS authorized 46 candidates at their July Candidate Semi­ this October 31-November 3. Camp nar. The two week seminar is annually conducted on the beautiful campus of Cedar- directors and staff from all across the SKYVIEW ville College. This year’s class represented ministries in 14 countries. One o f the out­ nation will be coming for these special standing activities during the seminar is the weekend team ministry. A record number days o f learning and interaction. These o f teams, forty-four, were organized and sent out to the area churches. The import­ meetings are open to the public. You RANCH ance o f apprenticeship and short-term programs came into sharp focus among this are encouraged to come and be a part particular class o f candidates. A survey revealed that 90% o f the class was previously of these meetings. For further informa­ NEWS FROM SKYVIEW RANCH involved in missionfield experience. The previous high was 67%. This definitely points tion contact: FALL RETREATS out the fact that God is using these programs to bring His direction into the lives ot Gary Storm, Executive Director OCTOBER 14-15 Couples Scioto Hills Reservation Speaker: Parson Bill and friends FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCES are on the use. Your writer has Cost: $25 per couple Rt. 3, Box 359-A OCTOBER 28 - 30 Singles seen churches increase their missions giving by going to the Faith Promise plan. One Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694 church went from a high o f $3,000 to $25,000 in one year’s time for missions receipts. Speakers: Boband Julie Collins, (614)778-2273 ' Baptist Mid-Missions Many have seen their missions giving double in a The new Scioto Hills 1 0 unit motel/ Special Music: Steve and Barb Keller year. To work with churches in the Faith Promise lodge is progressing rapidly with ex­ Cost: $25 per person (Friday evening - Plan, Baptist Mid-Missions is happy to introduce pectations o f completion sometime this Sunday noon) Dr. Robert Mundy. Brother Mundy’s record in fall. Chief Bald Eagle (J. Howard Faith Promise Conferences is excellent. Comments Yoder of West Liberty) is directing WINTER TEEN RETREAT from pastors regarding his ministry are: “ Very well this large operation. We could use your J A N U A R Y 6- 7, 1984 Teens Speakers: Proclamation, Springfield, Illinois qualified; positive influence; the ministry should help to work on this project as well Cost: $15 per person be a great asset; clear, concise presentation; heart­ as other jobs around the grounds as To register for the above retreats, send ily recommend him to anyone; Spirit-filled pre­ we prepare for the fall and winter. If sentation; appreciated his kind, loving and forceful $5 per person to: you are interested in bringing a group Skyview Baptist Ranch presentation.” Evaluations from pastors are 100% down from your church to spend a positive. A proven method to stir the hearts o f Rt. 6, Box 115 day, please contact Gary Storm or Millersburg, OH 44654 God’s people for missions giving is to have a Faith John Battaglia at (614)778-2273. OPEN RETREAT DATES Promise Missionary Conference conducted by this September and October are full. dedicated servant. November 25-26 is open. Dr Wendell W. Kempton, President o f ASSOCI­ December the Ranch is closed. ATION OF BAPTISTS FOR WORLD EVANGE­ SURF SPLASHINGS FROM January 20-21, February 24-25 are open. LISM, is a dear friend o f many o f us. Our hearts Administrator William Russell is avail­ Dr. Robert Mundy have been saddened in recent weeks to hear of the CAMP able this fall and winter to speak and intense suffering our brother has gone through. A note from Brother Kempton says, I to show the new 14-minute slide/dis- was in the hospital 57 days and am now rejoicing to be home these past two weeks. PATMOS solve program “ Helping Hands” . Call My progress is slow but steady.” I know Dr. Kempton would love to receive a card or for open dates. note from you. You may address your correspondence to him at Association ot Bap­ A SHARED CAMP BLESSING tists for World Evangelism, P.O. Box 5000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. (Jackie and Jeff Craig - members of Mid Brook Baptist, Brook Park, spent a week at Camp Patmos - Here is their letter.) “ We were privileged to spend a week PROMOTING Aids For Beginnings as counselors at Camp Patmos during the week of June 27th to July 2nd. MISSIONS Teaching Missions Released by We had a great group o f kids, each one Continental Baptist Missions being a blessing in themselves. Two missionary pastors in our Ohio BEGINNINGS - A church planter and “ The staff was super! They were IS OUR fellowship, Les and Gary Newell, have a missionary carpenter bring new BEGIN­ warm, friendly and patient dealing with produced a set o f colored transparencies NINGS to two families in a church. This BUSINESS on the subject o f “ Understanding Mis­ is the latest in audio-visuals produced by sions.” The set includes twelve trans­ Continental Baptist Missions. A 37 min­ Camp Addresses parencies and five pages o f teaching ute colored, 16mm film which you will guides. These are excellent for use by enjoy in your church for Missionary Con­ CAMP PATMOS: ferences and special occasions. BEGIN­ missionaries, pastors, Sunday school Rev. R. Barrett teachers, vacation Bible school, camps, NINGS, a film about changing people. 440 N. Lake St. or youth groups. Cooper Hopkins - his work was his life. P.O. Box 308 We are here to help you A good carpenter, he had started building Amherst, Ohio 44001 The set endeavors to bring a balanced his dream house. Now out o f work, his — plan conferences and view o f missions to include both home life was shattered; his dreams were gone. Phone: (216)988-8255 seminars and foreign missions. Deputation as a His house sat unfinished as did his life. — provide films, literature ministry, local church missions budgets, Gil Thompson - burned out on church. SCIOTO HILLS: the fruit o f missions, and the urgency o f and promotional A Christian businessman, he was excited Mr. Gary Storm, Director becoming involved in missions is all a materials about his role as leader o f five Bible stu­ Route 3 - Box 359A part o f the set. dies. But when the time came to organize Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694 — contact speakers the church, he wanted no part. Phone: (614)778-2273 The transparencies are available for Through Continental Baptist Mission­ BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS $12.95 plus $1.50 postage and handling aries - DAVE POWERS, a church planter, 4205 Chester Avenue by writing to “ Team Ministry, 6087 SKYVIEW RANCH: and JOE MALONEY, a carpenter - God Cleveland, O H 44103 Catawba Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123. Rev. Wm. F. Russell, Ad. brings change in the lives o f Cooper and 216/432-2200 Your purchase o f the set will not only R.R. 6 - Box 115 Gil, giving them new BEGINNINGS. be useful in teaching missions, but also Millersburg, Ohio 44654 Dr. V . Ben Kendrick & ^ For further information, contact: Con­ be a help to two o f our missionaries ser­ Phone: (216)674-7511 Deputation Coordinator ving in the state with Fellowship of tinental Baptist Missions, 1526 Plainfield, Baptists For Home Missions. N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505. THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 9 are honored for their outstanding civic and professional contributions to their N community, state and nation.

BREAKING FREE IN ’83 CAMPUS W As o f July 29, $77,700 has been com­ COMPASS mitted toward the indebtedness of FBBC in the Breaking Free in ’ 83 Project. Of this amount, $62,003.12 has been re­ COLLEGE NEWS c e iv e d . Each o f the 770 commitments o f $100 each has been made to help retire in the Seminary Auditorium. Varineau, the debt. Much progress is being made who spent the summer playing pro­ Grand Rapids fessionally in Eastern U.S. music fes­ Faith Baptist toward the “ Breaking Free in ’ 83” goal. tivals, will present a well-polished clarinet Baptist College performance. SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS MEETING Bible College The academic year began with work­ Peter VanDessel will be remembered for 1900 n.w. Fourth St.. Ankeny. IA. 50021 and Seminary his rendition o f Gershwin’s “ Concerto shops and special meetings for the facul­ 1001 East Beltline Ave. N E . in F” during the ‘ 82-83 concert series as MISSIONARY CONFERENCE ty, August 15-17, with the guest speaker Grand Rapids. Mich. 49505 well as superb performances on other being Dan Gelatt, Sr.,, pastor, First Bap­ occasions both an accompanist and solo­ tist Church, Elkhart, IN. The students be­ SHAREHOLDERS’ BANQUETS ist. VanDessel is a piano and music gan the year with Spiritual Emphasis SCHEDULED history teacher for the College. Varineau meetings including these speakers: Dr. At the annual Shareholder’s banquets conducts the band, teaches woodwinds, Robert Domokos, Dr. Manfred Kober, Grand Rapids Baptist College and Semin­ and instructs music theory classes. Dr. Gordon Shipp and Rev. T.W. Teall. ary donors receive a report on their in­ vestment, are challenged for continued SEMINARY RECEIVES GIFTS support, blessed with good music, and in­ Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary re­ spired by a meaningful message. This ceived a $12,000 grant from the Henry Cedarville College year’s banquets are October 21 and 22. Parsons Crowell and Susan Coleman Judge Randall Hekman is the 1983 Crowell trust. The Seminary Library is Cedarville. Ohio 45314 featured speaker. Judge Hekman has the beneficiary o f the grant. New shelving Eight new faculty join Cedarville Col­ served the Kent County Juvenile Court will be purchased and installed in the lege in anticipation of an enrollment of in his current position since 1975. He is library that will enable the library to in­ over 1700. a Christian fundamentalist who has taken crease which the size o f its collection by Dr. Clifford W. Fawcett assumes the a courageous stand against abortion, for 3,000 volumes. chairmanship o f Business Administration. the free exercise o f the First Amendment, The Seminary has also received ad­ Dr. Fawcett brings to Cedarville extensive and for a strict historic interpretation of equate financial commitments to con­ business, teaching, and consulting experi­ Constitutional law. struct a Homiletics Laboratory. Effective ence. Judge Hekman will speak about the preparation o f pastors, missionaries, and Dr. Raymond Bartholomew rejoins way in which the courts, with their educators necessitates the development Cedarville’s English department. He is a decisions, are placing man at the center of such a laboratory. The gifts will allow Mr. & Mrs. Rev. William 1957 alumnus and taught at Cedarville o f things to the exclusion o f Almighty the purchase of color video recording Dwight DePenning Smallman from 1959-1966. God. His message is entitled: “ America’s and playback equipment and lighting and Gary Percesepe, a 1975 graduate, is As­ Judicially Imposed Religion.” pay for construction of the lab. sistant Professor o f Philosophy. He will MILLER NAMED ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS SEMINAR soon receive a Ph.D. in philosophy from FUND DRIVE CHAIRMAN OFFERED St. Louis University. For the first time in its history, Grand For those high school students con­ The Nursing Department welcomes two Rapids Baptist College is planning an sidering a career or ministry in journal­ new professors. Mark Klimek is Assistant “ Annual Fund Drive” using volunteers. ism, radio, or TV, Grand Rapids Baptist Professor o f Nursing. He holds an M.S.N. The kick-off campaign will be at the College’s communications department from Wayne State University and form ­ Shareholders’ Banquets October 21 and offers a Mass Media Seminar on Friday erly was Instructor o f Nursing at Youngs­ 22. The campaign will continue for two and Saturday, October 7 and 8. The first- town State University. Ruth Slocum has been a missionary nurse with Baptist Mid­ weeks through November 5, 1983. ever seminar will cover radio, TV, and Rev. & Mrs. Bruce McDonald Missions for the past 23 years. She super­ Mr. C. John Miller, chairman and chief journalism opportunities and careers. “ Lights Shining In A Dark World” executive officer o f Miller Brothers Oil Students involved will attend seminars vised the maternity service at the Medical taken from Philippians 2:15 is the theme Center in Ippy, Central African Republic Corporation, has accepted the position of and take part in hands-on workshops for the 27th Annual Missionary Confer­ (over 400 deliveries a year). Miss Slocum campaign chairman. Mr. Miller is helping geared to their special interests. They’ll ence, Oct. 3-7, 1983. Speakers include: will be Assistant Professor o f Nursing at organize an effort to use more than 75 also visit local media outlets, meet Grand Mr. and Mrs. Dwight DePenning, EBM, Cedarville. - volunteers to raise gifts and pledges for Rapids media personalities, and view a appointees to Benin, Africa; Rev. and the Annua] Fund. film and drama production. For more Karol Hunt joins the Health and Physi­ Mrs. Jerry Hopkins, GBM, church plant­ cal Education Department as Assistant The Baptist College and Seminary information on this unique seminar ing, Bad Axe, MI; Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Professor. She will receive her Ph.D. from Annual Fund consists o f gifts from write Professor Tim Detwiler at Grand McDonald, ABWE, church planting, Aus­ the University o f Iowa in 1983. She is alumni and other interested friends o f Rapids Baptist College, 1001 E. Beltline tin, TX; Rev. William Smallman, BMM, also a rated official in Indiana for high the school. These gifts support special NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. candidate secretary, Cleveland, OH; and school basketball, volleyball, track and programs and general needs at the college Dr. Gordon Shipp, President, FBBC. baseball. and seminary. All gifts to the Fund help Martha Johnson becomes Assistant Pro­ more than 1,000 students prepare for the OUTSTANDING YOUNG AMERICAN fessor o f Secretarial Science. She received works the Lord has called them to . Baptist Bible Rev. Timothy W. Teall, Dean o f Stu­ her M.A. from the University o f Northern ARTS SERIES OFFERS College of dents, has been selected for inclusion in Iowa and has taught at the college level DRAMATIC START the 1983 edition of OUTSTANDING for the last eight years. The Grand Rapids Baptist College Pennsylvania YOUNG MEN OF AMERICA. The pro­ Stephen Young will be Coach/Instruc- “ Spotlight on the Arts” series for 1983­ 538 Venard Rd., Clarks Summit. PA 18411 gram which publishes the book recognizes tor of Physical Education. He is a 1975 the achievements and abilities o f men 84 begins dramatically with “ Traces of graduate o f Cedarville and has eight years between the ages of 21 and 36. The men Wonder” on October 14. The two-person of teaching experience in Florida schools. drama depicts author Charles Dickens Continued on Page 10 during his 1868 visit to America. Pro­ fessional actors Cyril Mallet and Jean THE CLEVELAND HEBREW MISSION 1 Lane bring to life Dickens’ meeting with a fiesty female journalist. P.O. Box 21100, Cleveland, Ohio 44121 “Songs of Grace and Glory” on Octo­ FOUNDED IN 1904 I ber 29 is the second “ Spotlight” event. FUNDAMENTAL - BAPTISTIC - EVANGELISTIC Don’t miss this full-length concert pre­ Evangelizing the “kinsmen" of our Lord in Cleveland, Ohio ♦ sented by the college’s Symphonic Band, Rio dejaneiro, Brazil directed by John Varineau. Tom Trussler Charles Burch ADMINISTRATION: REFERENCES: For further information on time, Baptist Bible College and School Rev. John Fleck. President Dr. James T, Jeremiah. Cedarville. Ohio I location, and ticket prices contact the o f Theology, Clarks Summit, announces Mr Earl C. Helfrick. Vice President Dr. Paul VanGorder. Atlanta. Ga. Public Information Office, Grand Rapids the recent appointment of two men. Rev A Paul Tidball. Superintendent Dr. Vaughn Sprunger, South Bend. Ind Baptist College, 1001 E. Beltline NE, Mr. Tom Trussler has assumed the Mrs. J. Winston Boyes. Sec'y.-Treas. Dr. Melvin V. Efaw. Huntington. W. Va Grand Rapids, MI 49504, phone (616) position of Vice President-Development. Dr. Warren Y Bibighaus. Haddon Hts.. N.J. 949-5300. He comes from the Grace Christian Dr. Raymond H. Saxe. Ann Arbor. Mich School, Watervliet, Michigan, where he FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dr. John Balyo, Salem, Oregon DUO-RECITAL PLANNED FOR FALL was Director o f Development. Dr. Gerald V Smelser Rev.Kenneth Smelser, Sebring, Fla Grand Rapids Baptist College music Mr. Charles Burch has been appointed Dr Marvin L-’wis. Greenville. S.C. faculty members John Varineau and as Director o f Christian Service. He has Write for your FREE copy of “The Trumpeter for Israel" our Peter VanDessel will team up for a duo- served as Assistant Pastor at Evangel quarterly magazine devoted to the work of Jewish evangelism. recital on Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church, Taylor Michigan. 10 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 ing staff from within the member­ An Alternative To ship o f the sponsoring church. Interdenominational Bible 4. This position upholds the desire of Regular Baptist Children Agency - Policy Change Club Programs Baptist churches to approve then- own associations. The JOY Club pro­ I want to personally inform you that the Trustee Board o f the Regular Baptist Chil­ Pastors everywhere are expressing con­ gram sponsors no camps, rallies or dren’s Agency stepped out in faith by voting on August 9, 1983 to make a major policy cern and disappointment that popular Olympics where children might be change affecting the operation o f the Agency. Effective January 1, 1983 we will no Bible club programs bring their children brought together on an interdenom­ longer be providing services to state supported children and will no longer be accepting into interdenominational associations inational basis or subjected to teach­ state or government funds. We will discontinue our contract with the Department or through rallies, camping programs, and ers with conflicting doctrinal back­ Social Services and restructure our ministry totally dependent upon support from other functions. On the local scene, they grounds. Once chartered, the JOY churches and private individuals. We will become a private Boarding School designed to have discovered that children from the Club program becomes an arm of provide services only to Special Needs children. Our program will continue to be a Christ Church o f the Open Door and the Evan­ evangelism o f a particular local centered program working with children going through various crises or emotional prob­ gelical Free Church are wearing the same Baptist church which develops a pro­ lems who are eaucable. uniform as their children and will be gram best suited to its own need, To make this change we must begin with a reduced number o f children in residence. attending the same special camp. They sponsoring, staffing and supporting We have reduced our staff by 50% and reduced our operating budget by 50% to bring our wonder, is there no alternative? its own program. If rallies are devel­ costs within the parameters o f our expected income from church and private sources. The JOY Club Youth Ministries are oped, they are the program of a There is real excitement in our hearts concerning this venture o f faith. Our services offered only to independent, funda­ sponsoring church, or are held be­ will be much more available to our constituent churches. By the way, we will be continu­ mental Baptist churches. They are unique tween fellowshiping Baptist church­ ing ALL o f our present services which include: residential care, counseling services to in this way. This limited position is clear­ es. If camping is used as an award, we both children in residence and their families, out-patient counseling services, adoption ly stated in their published materials, and recommend that the children be sent and foster care, services to unmarried mothers and an increased emphasis upon our Spe­ the use o f their program is limited by the to the camping program the church cial Needs School. requirement of churches to submit a sponsors. This is a move which is being taken believing that God is giving clear direction to do charter application. 5. This position allows Baptist churches so. There are hundreds o f parents in and around our churches, nationwide, who have chil­ Rev. Virgil Freyermuth, Missionary in to avoid the appearance o f cooper­ dren with emotional, behavioral, social and physhological problems o f such a nature that charge o f the Youth Ministries for FBHM, ation with other denominations since they desperately need residential care and counseling by people with professional skills acknowledges that this policy limits the the program is offered only to inde­ and who are in need o f assistance in a Special Needs School. We are restructuring the Reg­ use o f the program to a small segment of pendent, fu n d a m en ta l Baptist ular Baptist Children’ s Agency to provide a Christian alternative to placing these children fundamentalists. However, he believes churches. No other church in the into the state systems. that it is essential to uphold this position community will be able to use the Daily operation, continued maintenance, capital development and growth, and future and offers the following reasons: JOY Club, its uniform or its promo­ expansion all will be strictly dependent upon support from churches and gifts and be­ 1. This position allows churches using tional material unless it is known to quests from G od’s people. It is not anticipated that much income will be available from the JOY Club program to fulfill the be a fellowshiping Baptist church. the parents o f children in residence and in fact, ability to pay will not now be a criteria Great Commission (Matthew 28: 6. This position upholds the desire of for admission. We need your prayers. We are counting on your support. 19,20) by teaching the whole council Baptist churches to sponsor and sup­ REV. NORM BOSWORTH, MSW of God without apology. We are port only those programs which are Executive Director committed to teach more than the of like faith and practice. “ Gospel only” position frequently 7. We feel that prospects have greater er lab o f 4-5 terminals for advanced stu­ held by interdenominational pro­ confidence in those who state their Cedarville College dents and faculty. Terminals will be lo­ grams and found in most lesson position openly than in those who News Continued cated in each academic building. The materials. appear to hide it (2 Corinthians 4:2). The Cedarville College Women’s Fellow­ computer center is designed to be a day/ 2. This position allows churches using JOY Clubs are gaining popularity in ship will host a Master’ s Puppets Clinic evening service or resource center analog­ our program to channel those who Ohio because they uphold the position October 14. The program includes a skit, ous to the college library. are won to the Lord back into the o f separation that most fundamental demonstration of puppet techniques, and sponsoring church without hesita­ Baptists support. Should you desire to practical suggestions on how to use pup­ tion. know more about the JOY Club pro­ petry at home, at church, and in the 3. This position upholds the desire o f gram, write: JOY Clubs, P. O. Box 455, school setting. The 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baptist churches to select its teach­ Elyria, OH 44036. schedule will also include a luncheon. This year marks the 25th anniversary o f This We Believe! the Women’s Fellowship. The group, orig­ D. P. E. Donahi P. hi Is worth inally begun by the wives o f trustees, faculty, and staff, has been instrumental in providing the funds for numerous on- campus projects. This year’s goal is the re­ decorating o f Faith Hall Lounge. The Kingsmen Quartet has announced In the past, projects have included new the release o f their new album. The re­ mattress covers for all dormitory beds, cording contains a balance of traditional new draperies, new silverware through the hymns, southern gospel, and some new collection of Betty Crocker coupons, and releases. Available in album or cassette even $30,000 towards the purchase of the for $7.50, checks or money orders may chapel organ. be sent to' Kingsmen Quartet Album * Fellowship officers are: Peg Rickard,. Cedarville College * Box 601 * Cedar­ ' President: Kathy Sturgis, Vice President; ville, OH 45314. The quartet members Marlene Gaflner, Corresponding Secre­ pictured above are, from left to right: tary Bernice Bowersox, Recording Secre­ Wes Polsdoraer; Tom DeMeester; Dave tary ■ Agnes Howell. Treasurer. Olsen, accompanist; Paul Hayes; and Dan The women meet twice a year, in June Price. and October, and any lady with an inter­ est ni Cedarville College is encouraged to FOR SALE join. SANCTUARY LIGHTS Cedarville College’s new Academic Computer Center becomes operational 8 Hexagonal Lights 22"x101/2” fall uarter 1983. Academic Computer Copper Finish - White Milk Glass Services Director Dr. Rex Rogers reports Uses 300 Watt Standard Base Bulb that the new center houses a Digital S150.00 Each-All for *1,000.00 Equipment Corporation (DEC) “ VAX 11­ BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 750” system in a specially air-conditioned room, an office, a large lab with approxi­ NORTH MADISON, OHIO mately 12 terminals (CRT’s), and a small­ (216)428-2859

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM That through your mercy they also may obtain mercy

o i i JF"0 ; , ------J h ' ^ 1 t 1 i B ft # _____ ! 1____ 1 Bessie Byers ___ 1___ . 1L W____ 1 Rest homes Carolyn Renner Door-to-door Personal contacts Til) He comes His own to_claim, Vt'E WILL BE - L 1 E V E ! HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN Bible classes SOCIETY P ------A —• ------[— » ------= % ft.? ------1------V—T -—p---- t------j ------r 1— o 4014 Stibnore Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121 Conference Theme Chorus, 1983. Niagara Falls, New York. a ministry of BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS Copyright 1983 General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. l Mt um u IN U trtN D tN T BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 11 MARK YOUR CALENDAR G LIM PSES of O.A.R.B.C.-ANNUAL CONFERENCE 7/96/77/ fro m U k OCTOBER 1 7 ,1 8 ,1 9 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH - TOLEDO, OHIO f)V must remember we have something to communicate to them, as the Lord’s DR. GEORGE 1 share, with each other and with those messenger, new developments and truths outside, which will enrich all involved for concerning the Christian life, the spiritual LAWLOR time and eternity. experience; to expound to them these But Paul says further that they impart­ great verities, to instruct them and ed also “ their own souls.” They become establish them in that spiritual life. (Editor’s Note: one heart and soul with those to whom they ministered the Word o f God. And Our last issue contained the item of the “homegoing” of Dr. George Lawlor. We still The aorist infinitive (sterichthenai) “ye when we impart our own souls to those had one study of Dr. Lawlor’s in the file. We print it in this issue as a “farewell” and may be established,” indicates actuality honor to him. Our item last month also contained some wrong information. whom we teach, the truth we teach will and results. Even though these believers Dr. Lawlor passed away on June 23rd, not June 25th. He continued to teach at be more readily accepted. As Lenski were rooted in the faith, yet they can and Northern Kentucky Bible Institute right up until his death. He was buried in Cedar- says, “ Then soul will also be bound to­ must be rooted in it more deeply. ville, close to Lawlor Hall, with the memorial service conducted by Dr Richard Mc­ gether with soul by the love that reaches Intosh. We are happy to make these corrections.) out to embrace the other’s soul. Here is The pressing and profound respons­ a part o f the secret o f Paul’s great mis­ ibility o f G od’s servants today is that Imparting To Others.... sionary success - he offered the Gospel great duty o f opening up to the people of and his own soul in love.” God fuller and deeper insights into the In Roms. 1:11, there is a key word appearing in a key statement by the Apostle riches o f Christ and His Word; o f im ­ Paul, which is the real measure o f our life and witness as Christians. Paul explains to 4. The word is to be found also inparting to them detailed and greater the Roman Christians that the great, underlying motive and purpose in his longing to Eph. 4:28, where it is quite obviously knowledge o f our blessed Lord, His see them is not merely to visit the city, meet old friends there, and come to know the used to denote the fact that we are to person and work. This is the great need entire congregation - but that he may “ impart some spiritual gift to them, to the end work what is o f moral and spiritual o f the saints, whether they are aware o f it that they may be established” (Rom. 1:11). These remarkable words of Paul set forth value and good quality, so that we shall or not. They must be more fully inform­ in noteworthy fashion the fact that the grace o f God which was in him must be oper­ be able to acquire such as may be “ shar­ ed and instructed in order that they ative toward others - he did not live unto himself. And this must be true with all o f us. ed” (metadidonai) with others in need. might gain new possessions in Christ, We live our lives to impart to others something spiritual. This imparting stresses our means. We and live the Christian life more effective­ acquire them in a good way, by honest ly and obediently, and stand more surely The word “impart” is metadidomi, with him that has none (metadoto). labor, and they will be sufficient to be and boldly upon these glorious certainties “ to give with,” more lit. “ share with He communicates his faith to another by expended in a good manner - for the and verities which are eternal. And Paul others,” here in Paul’s statement: “ a this act o f sharing. How often do we take benefit o f others. Just how much do we adds: “ That I may be encouraged togeth­ sharing o f the grace o f God with others - advantage o f this means o f making known accomplish and communicate for the er with you by our mutual faith, yours i.e. The Roman Christians. The true sense our faith and informing others o f the good o f others? Christ Himself is our and mine together” (vs. 1 2). and meaning o f this verb is beautifully grace o f God that fills our hearts and supreme example o f self-forgetfulness illustrated by its usage in the Papyri souls? in the interest o f others. Let us expend Every true teacher knows this in his sources. A man writes to his brother ourselves for others’ needs; let us impart own experience. We know the encourage­ and says: “ Theochristus informed (mete- ment we have received from the Hps and 2. The word also occurs in Rom. 12:8, our souls to the souls of others. Let all doken) me of your doings.” A quasi­ lives o f those who perhaps believed be­ where Paul refers to the function o f giv­ o f the household o f faith impart to each legal meaning appears in a letter con­ fore we did - or even long after we did, ing: “ he that giveth, let him do it with other upon the basis o f share-and-share cerning the son o f a certain dignitary and have been greatly enriched and en­ liberality . . .” The Christian communi­ between giver and receiver. named Psintaes: “ We approached the couraged in the faith by responsible cates (ho metadidous) his faith by son o f Psintaes and gave him detailed teaching and the impartation o f spiritual responding to the call to give himself to information (metedokamen).” The re­ 5. Finally, we return to the use o f thetruth. We must grow, and then grow more the service o f succouring those in need port of five presbyter-priests regarding a word in Rom. 1:11. Paul expresses his and more, probing deeply and more deep­ around him. He shares his knowledge o f brother priest was “ handed over to a longing to visit and spend some time with ly into the Scriptures, sharing profound Christian truth and his means sanctified council for information (metadothen).” the Roman Christians, so that he may and wonderful discoveries with those of by faith with simplicity, i.e. unaffected A public official is “ to give instructions share with them to some degree the grace like precious faith. Remember John 7:38, sincerity without seeking credit, praise, (metadothenai) that a copy o f the mem­ God has bestowed upon him - that which “ He that believeth on Me, out o f his belly or reward. He imparts all that he has out orandum be served.” And again, in a is spiritual. These Christians themselves shall flow rivers o f living waters . . o f a heart o f generosity. When we give to similar sense, a certain citizen leader already know the grace o f God and others, we impart what God has already addresses a magistrate and says: “ I beg possess a goodly measure o f it, but the That is: we who believe and serve the given to us, and we shall do it without you to give orders that instructions be Apostle knows they need and will receive Lord shall be the source o f spiritual bless­ letting ourselves be influenced by any sent (metadounai) to the strategus to still more. That it is the immeasurable gift ings for many others and the spring o f selfish calculation, in a self-limiting serve a copy o f this application upon o f grace is clear from the term charisma sharing spiritual truth with countless manner. This giving cannot be restricted Am m on.” The verb appears in certain ( “ gift” ) which denotes the whole great others in the household of faith. to the imparting o f monetary gifts and records where it is said that a message bestowment o f the grace o f God. The offerings, or to the distribution of funds was to be delivered personally. There is Apostle desires to convey to them, to on behalf o f the church. It is the manner an elaborate note in P Strassburg 1.41, and motive by which we give that are where the sense o f responsibility is dis­ pre-eminent here. We do impart some­ cussed. And in another source, a request thing spiritual to others - why do we is made by a certain individual that impart it? How do we impart to others? “ the notification (ten metadosin) be Or, do we impart to others at all? m made in the proper way.” The poets and philosophers, from Homer on down use the word in the same general sense and 3. The term appears in 1 Thess. 2:8. At Piedmont... meaning o f “ share with, inform , com ­ Here is another remarkable statement municate, distribute, give a part o f which opens up the thought o f “ impart­ something, give responsibly.” ing something spiritual,” and the real From this background o f the verb in sense o f the word “ impart.” Looking A word like OBSOLESCENT its early uses, we may gather a con­ back to the whole work among the siderable and accurate knowledge and Thessalonians, Paul says he and Silas doesn’t apply to P.B.C. grads! apprehension o f its sense and meaning “ were pleased to impart (metadounai) The training you receive at Pied­ not the Gospel o f God only, but also in the New Testament, where it occurs mont Bible College is never out­ but five times. our own souls ...” This is a striking ex­ pression. They communicated to the dated because we believe and Thessalonians the Gospel o f God, which teach the eternal, unchanging 1. It is first used in Luke 3:11, where means that they shared the wondrous the meaning is quite clear. When his facts o f the saving message, they inform­ Word of God. hearers inquired of John the Baptist ed the people o f the meaning o f the what they must do in the way o f fruits Gospel, and made known to them the worthy o f repentance, John replies by great facts o f redemption, and did so For outstanding Bible college giving two specific examples, i.e. of responsibly, fully realizing the weight training, investigate Piedmont. clothing and food. The Jews should o f moral and spiritual obligation resting have known these things, but we see upon them in the discharge o f their duty. what a dreadful state o f ignorance they The people o f God in our day must Write for a catalog or information to Mr. Terry Martin, had been kept in by the religious leaders realize the awesome nature o f their re­ Registrar, Piedmont Bible College, 716 Franklin Street, Winston- of the day. John’s examples are not sponsibility to impart that which is Salem, N. C. 27101. limited to only two, but actually illus­ spiritual wherever they may be, as the trate the entire conduct o f true believers. Christians o f earlier times realized it. He that has two coats (tunics) is to share Instead o f hoping to get something, we 12 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, SEPTEMBER, 1983 cial?? that it received a standing ovation. A Report On $10,000 figure because they are now con­ Birthday Coming So many former friends came to enjoy sidering a donor-related transplant. the evening with us. Pastor David Lee A number o f you may still be consider­ ing this need o f Pastor Lee’s and so, as To A Close “ By then all former pastors were on As many o f you already know, Pastor you see, there still is a ways to go to meet deck. Pastor James Comstock shared the David Lee, Emmanuel Baptist, Paulding As announced last year in the O.I.B., the total. Churches who have or will con­ joys and sorrows o f his family, shared his must shortly undergo a kidney transplant. First Baptist, Medina, Pastor Max Deffen- tribute will be advised o f the funds re­ heartfelt voice in music and preached. Many of our O.A.R.B.C. churches have baugh, set asisde August 1982 to August ceived, those used, and any amount left, Pastor Ken Smelser had all o f his children encouraged this pastor and church with 1983 as a “ Happy Birthday” celebration and their families present. What a special and other information that is available in honor o f the church’s 150 years. Each gifts. treat! He captured the beauty o f the and necessary. month the church featured a special em­ Pastor Lee advises us that about $4,500 150th Psalm as he preached. Parson Bill phasis with many participating. has been received toward the needed Russell took leave o f Skyview Ranch as “ Heritage Homecoming Weekend” was extra expenses of the operation. It is felt held July 2, 3, 4. In reviewing for his peo­ the Russell’s Sang and played their way that between $6,000 to $10,000 will be BUSES needed and possibly closer to the ple this week, Pastor Deffenbaugh wrote: back into our hearts. He capped this Sun­ ALL TYPES IN STOCK day Evening service with his preaching. “ I have been asked several times, ‘Was CALL US FOR ANY BUS NEEDS As a pastor, to be able to serve commun­ Heritage Homecoming worth it?’ With­ view the contents will remember 1983. out hesitation I respond ‘Yes.’ The very ion along with these 3 special guys had to Honor was given to those who served long DON BROWN heart and soul o f this church seemed to be a real highlight. The bonfire and testi­ and faithfully. After the morning service, surface. There was so much love, joy, and monies which followed were really spe­ dinner was held on the ground with a BUS SALES peace evident in the lives o f those pre­ cial. They made us appreciate each other, “ Happy Birthday” cake. The day con­ R.D. #1-Johnstown, N.Y. 12095 sent. You could see so clearly what real our heritage, and what God has given us cluded with the evening service featuring (518) 762-9740 Christianity ought to be. It was a sweet in this place. special music and slides o f Heritage "C hrist is the Answer" taste o f heaven. “ By Monday, many o f our guests had Homecoming Weekend. John 3:16 “The amount of work put forth by to leave. It was really a day when our pre­ First, Medina completes 150 years! committees and by grassroots involve­ sent church family had fun together. ment was overwhelming. As we began to Games and contests abounded. Never a reminisce with the pictures, we were dull moment. reminded o f individuals God loves and “ We barely got the hot dogs roasted has worked through. Then to retreat to before the rains came. (Some didn’t make the Family Life Center for homemade ice it!) Then our choir sang a salute to Amer­ cream and cake and to see snap shots line ica. It was a stirring, soul-searching pack­ approximately 70 feet o f the gym wall. age. It made us proud o f our heritage in Our church is so fortunate to have had so America and proud o f our heritage at many godly men and women who have First Baptist. passed on to the next generation so rich a “ The weekend was a once-in-a-lifetime heritage in doctrine and standards. Christian celebration. To see that much “ The next morning 140 gathered for love and kindness and jo y and peace was the Father/Son Breakfast. We enjoyed a treasure beyond compare. Yes, Heritage eating, but we enjoyed each other more. Homecoming was worth it all!” Thanks to the ladies for taking care o f the The climax to this 150th year celebra­ details. tion was on Sunday, August 21st. This “ Saturday evening memories and prom­ was “ Happy Birthday Sunday.” First ises filled the air as former members and Baptist celebrated its own birthday. Com­ long timers sang and played just as beau­ memorative plates were available as a tifully as they used to in the old building reminder o f the Birthday and the year o f downtown. One o f the ‘sneaky’ highlights celebration. A time box was placed so There is Still Time! was the Pastors’ Quartet. It was so spe­ that 25 years from now, those who re- The Pastor and His Pressures, Finances, Books, Ethics, and Time.

These are the topics at Cedarville College's 16th Annual Pastors' Conference September 12-15, 1983

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Telford “ A teacher of pastors.” “ A d>namo in the pulpit.” Over 50 years of college teaching. Classes begin September 29 at Cedarv ille College and Founded three Canadian you can still make application for fall quarter. But you churches. must hurry. An enrollment of over 1750 is expected. And Pastor, historic Philadelphia no wonder! Cedarville has an outstanding reputation: Berachah Church, 24 years. accredited, offering 26 majors and 14 special programs, evangelistic, discipling. Cost: The opportunity for what has been called the Only $47.50 per pastor “ Kxcellence Experience” is still open to you. $85.00 for pastor and wife OCEDARVILLE This includes lodging, meals, conference sessions, and recre­ ation on Cedarville's beautiful 100-acre campus. vSy COLLEGE For more information contact: For more information: o \u 0 Direr tor of Admissions t all l)r. Hugh Hall at (513) 766-2211 Ext. 540. or. Cedarville College Box 601 Cedarv ille, O H 45,314 (513) 766-2211 w - • -