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Northwest Friend, September 1959

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers) at Digital Commons @ George Fox University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Northwest Friend by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ George Fox University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Left to right: Dean Gregory, General Superintendent of Oregon Yearly Meeting; Keith Sarver, General Superintendent of California Yearly Meeting and recent guest speaker for our yearly meeting sessions; Dorwin E. Smith, presiding clerk. //i ^ .The^ Irish Quakers used a verb in their letter of greeting to the e«E^ngelical Friends Conference that could be useful in Oregon Yearly COUNT down... ^ Meeting: "May your meetings be presenced by the Spirit of the Lord." a travelogue of Gerald Dillon's trip yWhen this happens it is an impressive and fearful thing. The first announcement of God's redemptive intention toward mankind was made "We're off . . . it's just 11:40 p.m.," ob to a man and a woman hiding in mortal fear from the presence of the Lord. The Law of God was given to a man trembling in terror amid fire served Everett Heacock, as together we started a journey around the world. Almost and smoke, and quaking at the voice of thunder and the sound of the divine trumpet. When Zacharias'tongue was loosened by the mysterious too soon, we left the lights of Portland, New- berg, then Newport, with nothing but black ?^operation of God, "fear came on all that dwelt round about." ness below with now and then a glimpse of ■•*^ '.^No lasting good can come from our recent Yearly Meeting sessions moon-lit clouds. The four motored DC7 was or from our multiplying religious activities that do not root in this blowing far too much fire for my inexper quality of fear and reverence. Until we are constantly gripped by that ienced ways, but seemed determined to get "^nameless terror which results when an unholy creature is suddenly us across the ocean quickly. confronted by that One who is the holiest of all, we are not likely to be much affected by the doctrine of love and grace, nor by programs and The long days of planning and preparation were over. From the moment Everett had promotion. What we Quakers need most is to "quake" again! phoned on a rainy February day asking rather Let us not be guilty of presenting only the soft side of religion, for unceremoniously, "Do you want to go around this line ignores the very reason for our alienation from God in the first the world?" my mind had been spinning fast place. The love of God affects a carnal heart not at all; or if at all, with plans. Conferences began with the local Gerald Dillon and. Everett Heacock leaving Portland then adversely, for the knowledge that God loves us may simply confirm us in our self-righteousness. Until a man has gotten into trouble with Ministry and Oversight, after all, a three We want to sit down with these and talk r month absence during the busiest part of the his own heart, he is no good as a Christian or as a Quaker. Another about the Lord's work and about the Lord ' j/' extreme, that of inducing threats made in the name of the Lord, also year is a serious matter. And, preachers do Himself. And beyond this fellowship with get itchy feet sometimes, and who would do destroys the dignity of our message. Hell and judgement are realities, the preaching, calling, counseling, etc.? But missionaries will be the Church itself made but the fear of the Lord when He "presences" our meetings and our there was a unanimous sense that this was of up of people from every race and nationality. lives is a supernatural thing, having no relation to threats of punish The language barrier looms large but we" t f ment. The felt presence of the living God is an acute experience, an the Lord. The Monthly Meeting also rallied want to find that unspoken fellowship of to a new sense of personal support of t h e awesome thing; it is a feeling rather than an idea; it is the deep reaction "kindred hearts and minds," as together we VP of our very being as our hearts are stunned in knowing God. Flashes work. My wife, Alice, is doing the calling and share in the grace of our Savior. Dean Gregory fills the pulpit. Liberating our of this awareness came during our Yearly Meeting at different times, General Superintendent for this work by the Our hearts have already been quickened in different meetings, conversations and high moments—and these are Yearly Meeting Executive Council has brought as Everett Cattell at the Evangelical Friends the memories that bring me home with a great zeal for Christian obed a joy to me I cannot express. Conference commissioned us to represent the ience and church loyalty. CONTINUED TO PAGE ij As I am chairman of the Association of Because the presence of God and holy fear is a supernatural thing, it Evangelical Friends, we wanted, from the cannot be manufactured in music or in frightening people into the church first, to go representing them. Charles Ball, by threatening them with guided missiles or Communism. By shooting NORTHWEST FRIEND off firecrackers in the face of a flock of goats you could conceivably vice chairman, kindly arranged this and again Publl.Khed muiilhly. exrepl Au^u-st, by Ort'nou Yi'.uiy Mi'otiuK . Friend.^ Church, at Portland. Orcnoii. Copy df.ut lino: >Miih i succeed in herding them into a sheepfold; but all the natural fear in the there was a unanimous feeling that this was each month. an of the Lord. world cannot make a sheep out of a goat. And by offering delectable Sub.scrlptlon Price $2.00 |M>r vi'>tr in adv.itu- prizes to the little kids, they might be promoted into the same fold, but Then preparation began in earnest and most assuredly will never become little lambs. It just does not work THt STAFF there was much to do. Shots. (1 dislike the J a c k L . W l l l c u t s t d i t o r aiaagm that way. 1611 S.E. 21.sf Ave., PnrHand 14. Oivnon sight of a needle/1 Travel agencies, letters Phone: Newberg, JEfferaon 8-5452; Portland, BElniont 5-0144 Something needs to happen that will throw the Friends of the North to missionaries, acquiring passports, visas, Phyllis George Christian Endeavor Society Editor. 345 1/2 Winter St. S.E.. Salem. Ore west into a new dependency upon the resources of God's presence and pictures ... and waiting, waiting and waiting. Roger M. Mlnthorne Trrasvirei- 17891 S.W. Kelok Rd., Lake Grove, Oregon power—and this alone I Our congregations need to feel again the But added to these was the anticipation of (©retting mysterious terror of God when the minister and the elders and the YEARLY MEETING BOARD OF PUBLICATION the trip. Yes, we would see the sights of A r t h u r O . R o b e r t s P r e s i d e n t overseers are filled with the Spirit. When this happens the knowledge Hawaii, Japan, Formosa, India, Palestine, Herman H. Macy Secndary of our own sinfulness and the sense of the presence of God will be more Dean Gregory, Jack L. Wlllcuts Meml>ers ex-ofllelo Egjrpt, Africa and South America. But far Earl Barker, Joseph Reece, Harvey Campbell. Frank Hasklns than we can stand. We will strip ourselves of the weights which now so deeper than all this is the anticipation of easily beset us and fling ourselves into the opportune channels in Chris Address all literary contributions to the Editor, "Editorial seeing Friends missionaries face to face on tian service begging for consecrated. Spirit-filled Quaker men and Address all sub.scrlptlons and changes of address to the Northwest their mission fields. Charles DeVol at For Friend, 1611 S.E. 21st Avenue, Portland Oregon women today. mosa, Anna Nixon and Clifton Robinson in Address all check.H and money orders jwyable to the Barclay Pre.ss, 1611 S.E. 2lBt Ave., Portland 14, Oregon This is the inspiration which came to those of us at Yearly Meeting, India, Ralph Choate in Africa, and our own and the report we hope all of you may share. beloved missionaries In Bolivia. This was Entered as second-class mutter, April 10. 1040, at the Post •7/U Office at Portland, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, IH70. what we really look forward to more keenly than all else. Board Of Evangelism Challenge

Few of us can give a thousand dollars in church pastorate, had literally gone into con one offering. Few of our churches can raise tracting business in order to pour every cent BY RUTH CORBIN. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. $1200 in one meeting for the Lord's work. above living expenses into this new church. FIRST FRIENDS CHURCH. PORTLAND. But the Sunday evening attenders at Yearly This is the quality of vision and consecration Meeting gave more than this for the new out which has made the momentum of Friends If George Fox had been a hymn writer as With the modern flood of religious music post at Quincy, Washington, and they had al outpost work what it has become in the North Luther was, the Quaker movement might have coming from Hollywood, from the popular ready given as much the same afternoon for west today. been as world-shaking as the reformation, Southern Sings, and many other sources, Bolivia! The climax came upon learning that this for Luther did as much for the reformation by there has developed a disturbing trend that Probably eight out of ten persons reading little group at Quincy stands ready to give his hymns as by his translation of the Bible. is shallow and that appeals to the sensuous this were not able to be in either of these $6,000 this year to build an attractive, ade The fact that music was not a part of the rather than to the spiritual. When a song is meetings however and missed the tremendous quate meeting house if all of Oregon Yearly early Friends' worship was not, I believe, dominated by its rhythm or harmony, or in impact of that great service upon Oregon Meeting would match this amount—it would due to an aversion to singing, but to the lack strumentation rather than the thought ex Yearly Meeting. God was there. And those have been almost sacrilegious not to have of a body of hymnody that really expressed pressed, creating a physical rhythmical re who came feeling already burdened for the taken an offering. No wonder more than what Friends had discovered experientially. sponse in the hearer or tickling the fancy with ear-catching harmonies and novel in financial load of their own churches and homes $1,200 was raised in a few moments, in gifts During the mid-seventeenth century, the only were somehow able to give again when see and pledges. And if everyone who reads this music outside the established church was the strumental effects there is serious doubt in ing once mqre what is happening in our page will send in the five or ten or twenty-five chorales of the Lutheran reformation, which my mind whether that is a worthy Christian Friends churcfi extension. dollars for this new church that God would did not seem to appeal to them, if indeed they song. When singers resort to instrumentation Those named by the Yearly Meeting as have laid upon your heart had you been at had reached England to any degree at all. that is usually associated with the popular stewards of this great outreach program,the Yearly Meeting, Friends of Oregon Yearly The German chorale was distinctly racial cowboy music or sentimental songs of Holly members of the Board of Evangelism, feel Meeting will be able to "keep this voluntary and national in style and content. It was wood, and harmonic practices characteristic covenant with Harley Adams and the growing of popular musical trends, such as ending on responsible to give everyone the privilege of never accorded too generous reception by the church at Quincy. After visiting Cherry unresolved chords, it is evident that they giving to the remarkable new church at rest of Western Protestantism. Grove and Nampa,one learns that \viien Har sing because the tune and rhythm appeals to Quincy in the Inland Empire, not just those Since there was such a dirth of existing who experienced that Sunday night challenge. l e y A d a m s l e a v e s a p l a c e , i t i s a s t r o n g the physical senses, rather than because church. Only two Share appeals were made hymnody to give voice to their new and won there is a deep spiritual contribution to be "Do not let anyone enjoy this service!" last year instead of three so this call cannot derful discoveries of fulness in Jesus Christ, made. The text of such songs is almost al the only alternative for the early Friends prayed guest speaker Keith Sarver, as the be assumed an imposition upon us, but an ways inconsequential and even bordering on Spirit settled over the Sunday meetings. extra opportunity to maintain our evangelistic was silence—a musical silence that per the irreverent. Can you imagine the angels "This is a time for soul-searching and sac sisted until the American revival between ministry as a denomination, in the Pacific in heaven surrounding the throne of God to f rifice." That evening, Harley Adams re 1850 and 1870, when Friends began to sing Northwest. Send your gift with those who sing one of these? Then why should born- the new-found hymns of Isaac Watts, Charles lated a measure of his vision and calling to gave at Yearly Meeting to the Yearly Meet again Christians, and especially Friends who the rapidly growing country where people are ing office, 1611 S.E. 21st Ave., Portland 14, Wesley, Toplady, Newman,and the folk-hymns have traditionally emphasized that which is settling faster than facilities can be created and Gospel songs of the great camp meeting most sacred and fundamental embrace such Oregon. Give it to the Lord's work marked and Sunday school era of the 1800's. to meet their needs. He told us of how God for "Quincy." music? had enabled the tiny group of Friends to lo J.L.W. This nineteenth century revival of religion I do not say there is no place in Christian cate in a strategic area; how the attendance and singing was inevitably followed by the use of instruments in the Friends churches, an music for rh:^hm. Miriam, David, and many had grown from just a family or two to 37 for Old Testament personalities glorified God innovation which some older Friends living Sunday school; how his wife and family live in rhythmic dances, but I venture to say it in a continuing consecration to remain in a today may be able to recall. Thus Friends was a restrained and dignified rhythm. dusty, dry climate while suffering from began to sing, not because they suddenly found something to sing about, but because I do not say there is no place in our Friends asthma. The drive of Harley Adams, matched churches today for certain instruments, but only by his dedication to church outreach they found a vehicle to express the religious fervor they had known and felt for two cen I do say we need to get away from the imi gripped hearts that night. The president of the Board of Evangelism presiding reviewed turies. Thus Friends continue to sing and to tation of the music of the world and let our the fact that Harley Adams, founder and pastor choose largely, we hope, the simple meaning music be distinctly Christ-centered and God- at Quincy had left the security of a larger ful hymns and Gospel songs that express the glorifying. Clynion G. Crisman, pastor of Medford Friends Charch reality of the spiritual experience they have Too many of the new songs speak almost the past ten years and member of the Board of Evangelism found in Jesus Christ. exclusively in the first person, recounting for a number of years, was elected the new president of this About the author: important board of Oregon Yearly Meeting, a fewweeksago. Ruth Corbin. a tvrin sister of Roy P. Clark. Is respected for glibly those things which God has done for New members appointed to the Board of Evangelism at her outstanding church choirs and has had a musical ministry rather than extoling the attributes of God and Yearly Meeting were: Earl P. Barker and Wilbert Eichenberger among Friends. Her husband, Professor LudlowCorbin, teaches at of Portland, a,id Jack L. Willcuts, who was named as Field Cascade College. praising Him for What and Who He is. For CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE 5 Secretary and in charge of publicity and promotion. He 11 i . I ■ i II11 ii f iRlfHllbCrtUK--: • I iO'l-iu t-HE FLOAT ■ will give special attention to tlie new outposts and future SHERWOOD FRIENDS WON FIRST PRIZE UPON ENTEmNG plans for church extension. —Dean Gregory PICTURED. IN THE ANNUAL SHERWOOD,ORE. .SUMMER an example, contrast the words to "How Great who are not afraid to try. Clip and file for a missionary notebook September, 1959 Thou Art" to "Mansion on a Hilltop. Why Do not be discouraged if finances are The should not we as Friends lead the way in limited. There are ways of getting the needed choosing the type of church music that most music. Choir members will often lead the Soul Cry of the uplifts God's name and glorifies Jesus Christ way in buying their own copies until the church ^pmara and sets forth the great doctrines of the sees the need of including this item in the A Sick Boy Christian faith? budget. Individual solicitation of interested members of the congregation, or presenting Bolivia News Bulletin Friends in general avoid too many of the by Iverna Hibbs special programs at which offerings are taken The concern carried by Oregon Friends Carlos Avalos doesn't give us credit for truly great hymns, limiting congregational for music are other legitimate ways of build singing almost entirely to the Gospel songs. for the troubled conditions on the mission much sense! I am quite sure he holds no ing a music library. A good bound collection field, which has resulted in an increased love for any missionary, no matter how many Many of these have been repeated so often of anthems would prove cheaper than buying v o l u m e o f p r a y e r a c r o s s t h e Ye a r l y M e e t e x t r a m i l e s w e t r a v e l f o r h i m n o r h o w m u c h they have become almost meaningless, but the same numbers in sheet music. And mak we go on blithely singing them because they ing and keen interest in field develop medicine he receives gratis. The latest: are easy, old, and familiar rather than mak ing your own arrangements of familiar hymns ments the past few months, continues. A Early on the morning of July 9, 1959, he is almost an unlimited field. Take a well- letter just received from Paul and Phyllis appeared at our door. His son was very ill. ing the effort to learn some of the many un known hymn, vary the voice combinations for Cammack reports a gracious outpouring familiar but worthy hymns in our hymn books. Yes, he was in a fight in Sullcata and had been each verse, as well as the key, tempo, and of the Holy Spirit on the closing day of sick three months. No, there were no Have you ever counted the songs in your books Bible School in August: that are never sung? dynamics. Use available descants or make wounds! (How could that be?) Well, yes, up your own. And obbligati and accompani "The diplomas were handed out;the one hip was swollen. Could he please have Some of the liberal criticism of Gospel ments of instruments other than the piano or special songs were sung; the ten graduates some medicine? songs may be justified, for the literary organ. The results add interest and hold the in their 'new' suits gave fervent farewell quality of the text of many is definitely infer testimonies; the commencement address With a conflicting story like that I was re listener's attention. luctant to send anything so told him I'd go see ior; the music in some is lacking in challenge was given; then the Holy Spirit moved in in and interest, and so much repetition of Accompany your efforts with much prayer a powerful way, breaking up a hard core the boy at two o'clock. At noon Carlos was and solicit prayer from members of the back pacing impatiently, to see if I was going phrases leaves the mind too free to wander of hatred and envy, causing people to beg while the tongue carries on alone. congregation. A music ministry without the each other's pardon in a very spontaneous, to fulfill my promise. Spirit can become "as sounding brass or a informal service oftears,testimonies, and A truly great hymn must be sincere, About 1 p.m. Charlotte Scott and I walked tinkling symbol." Serious regular rehears e m b r a c e s s u c h a s o n e s e e s o n l y h e r e up the hill to Carlos'house carrying a variety reverent, simple, beautiful, edifying, and uni ing on the part of dedicated singers who sing versal in its appeal. Next to the Bible, the among our 'unemotional' Aymara brethren! of medicines. What we found makes me only to glorify God is the secret of musical We were awed as we witnessed the power furious. hymnal is the preacher's finest textbook. growth and effectiveness. of that Presence, hearing the very man who Whose fault is it that we do not sing more of It was NOT the boy who was in a fight in Rather than suggest specific anthems or has stirred up so much dissatisfaction the hymns? Naturally the fault lies with the and rebellion among his brethren confess Sullcata three months ago. That boy is fine. collections, I am listing here the names and No wounds? There were plenty of them. one or ones choosing the hymns. This brings a n d b e g p a r d o n w i t h t e a r s f o r h i s f a l s e us to the matter of the song leader. This a d d r e s s e s o f a f e w m u s i c p u b l i s h e r s w h o would be happy to receive your requests for leadership. So closed a Bible School term The boy is about 12 years old, skinny, bones need not be a person who is highly skilled in that has been beset by tensions, secret fairly protruding through his flesh. One hp the mechanics of the director's beat, nor one sample copies of music that will meet your was swollen. In the darkness it was hard to needs. If you are not in a city where there meetings, a student walkout, criticism, and who has a beautiful solo voice. But it is im opposition from the directing board of the see the center of infection so I called for a is a music store where you can brouse, all portant that he should have a fair music read National Church. After the service one candle ... but knew Carlos didn't like it. ing ability so that a new song does not scare you need to do is write and make your needs Aymara man, tugging at his colorful knitted There were several series of small half-cir him to death; that he have enough of a sense known, and any of these will be glad to help. cap, tears in his eyes, said, 'God was cular cuts up and down the swollen hip, black ' here. God was here'." of rhythm to keep the people singing together, Augsburg Press, 425 S. 4th St., Minnea with infection and dirt. and most of all that he have a knowledge of polis, Minn. The letter goes on to say: I asked questions but received no answers. J e s u s C h r i s t a s h i s p e r s o n a l S a v i o r a n d a Choral Arts Publications, 1250 Ave, of the "We know, of course, that the future Carlos suddenly forgot all his Spanish. I face that inspires others to sing. The song Americas, N.Y. 20. here in Bolivia still holds problems, ten kept at him,making half-guesses. I asked if leader should be discriminating in the choice Concordia Publishing House, 3558 S. Jef sions and perplexities, for the spirit of the boy had been beaten. "Yes, . . . er m). of songs, seeking the Lord's leading and en ferson Ave., St. Louis 18, Mo. Communism has not been driven out of the Finally he said the whole limb had bep deavoring to help the people to worship and Harold Flammer, Inc., 251W.19thSt., New country, but we have seen evidenced the swollen so large it had to be opened. A whole praise in the Spirit. York 2, N.Y. power of the Lord in a way that has been cup of infection had come out. That explained Do not be discouraged if the number of H. W. Gray Co., 159 E. 48th St., New York a beginning of the defeat of that evil spirit the small cuts. in our church. The prayers of the breth singers is small in your church. In that 17, N.Y. "Who did it?" case begin with a mixed quartet and use it as Kjos Music Co., 223 W. Lake St., Chicago ren here, ours, and yours will turn the a nucleus for the future development of a 6, 111. tide!" "Er. . .oh. . .a man from Lacoya." choir. Later form a double mixed quartet, Pro Art, 143 Broadway, New York 13, N.Y. The missionaries at the farm had been "Was that man abrujo?"(witch doctor) and soon you are off toward a good choir. G. Schirmer, .3 E. 43rd St., New York, arising at 5 o'clock each morning, going in the winter darkness to a room of prayer, "Oh, 1 don't think so. NO! NO, he wasn't Keep the standard high, sing only good music, N.Y. . . . Well, he MIGHT have been! and the taste of the congregation will grad Carl Fischer, 56 Cooper Square, New York to pray for help in this time of unprece CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE dented pressure. ually rise to your level. 3, N.Y. J i; ,,*T C Do not be discouraged if your musical ex Boston Music Co., 116 BoylstonSt., Boston Ir perience is limited. There is much that can 16, Mass. be done by inexperienced but eager musicians 6 A SICK BOY (Con't.) GERALD DILLON'S TRAVELOGUE CONTINUED Huh! I gave up. I gave the boy a big shot M i s s i o n a r i e s o n association in all these places; we thrilled of Portland faded away into the night. of penicillin in the hip. Perhaps Carlos saw The Move again on the final day of Yearly Meeting when D e a n G r e g o r y p r a y e r f u l l y d e d i c a t e d u s t o "Yes, Everett, we're off! We are off on I was disgusted almost to the point of telling the biggest job ever given us—to be Christ's him he was lying. I only said as we ducked Roscoe and Tina Knight have arrived in t h i s w o r k , a n d m a n y f r i e n d s g r a s p e d o u r a m b a s s a d o r s . " A n d t h i s t a s k m u s t b e d o n e the United States after an extensive trip hands and assured us of their prayers. And out the door, "You can be glad your boy is under new circumstances. We will miss the alive. Tell that brajo to clean his implement through Africa, Palestine and England. the prayer meeting we left tonight, when our quietness and strength of our own Quaker next time!" They will reach Idaho in time to place own church so wonderfully assured us through their children in school there. meeting, the free communication with our Carlos called us back and gave us three testimony, message and song of their prayers neighbors, and the spiritual refuge of home. Marshal and Catherine Cavit and daugh and love. Yes, our hearts were beating hard But the Lord is with us. eggs, l/4th the price of 1/2 of that injection! ter Christine, left Bolivia in August for as we drove tonight to the airport with our "Now let us try to get some sleep before Probably none of us will know the real furlough time. families. truth. Here is my guess. Carlos is known we land in Hawaii." Everett and A Id a Clarkson recently "Pan American flight #895 for Hawaii. . ." for his cruelty and temper. I think he beat Editor's note: A letter from Gervas Carey moved from the mission farm to the mis the loud speaker was blaring, and we were that boy about four weeks ago. From those in Honolulu says, "Dillon and Heacock arrived bruises infection spread to his whole leg. sion home in La ''^az and at present have saying final goodbys to everyone. Then, al joined David and Florence Thomas at a most before we were settled, the motors safely and we enjoyed a fine visit today in Rather than ask for help from us he called o u r h o m e . " in the brujo, who by means of those small mission retreat on the Lutheran Mission coughed and started and gradually the lights farm for an inter-mission study course in punctures drew off a lot of the infection but the Aymara language. This will last put in something worse. several weeks. Now as a last resort to save the boy's life Evangelical Friends Conference Report he had to ask the missionaries for some of Leland and Iverna Hibbs have secured by Charles Ball, Vice President, A.E.F. their powerful medicine. I am sure he special permits to pursue extensive evan The fifth triennial conference of Evangel ford of Indiana, Joy Ridderhof of California, thought he could fool us there in the darkness gelistic work in the Peruvian frontiers ical Friends convened at George Fox College, Ludlow Corbin, Paul Mills, and Jack L. Will- of that room, that no one would see those using the mission boats based near the farm at Copajira. Newberg, Oregon, July 22 to 26 with the open cuts, all of Oregon. funny little marks all up and down the boy's ing address being given by Oregon's Governor, During the missionary service held Sunday leg. Mark Hatfield, who spoke of the objectives, A fool may find glory in the gold he has afternoon, July 26, Everett Cattell, formerly I wonder if he really believes that three progress and follow-through necessary for a missionary to India, conducted a dedication gathered—a wise man finds joy in the gold any Christian endeavor. service for Everett Heacock and Gerald eggs would make us forget the whole affair! he has thoughtfully scattered. More than 350 Friends registered repre Dillon, both of Oregon, who are leaving in —J. A. Rosenkranz senting nine yearly meetings and coming from August for a three-month tour visiting Friends devoted genius has moved the Christian world sixteen states and two foreign countries. Re m i s s i o n s a n d F r i e n d s c e n t e r s i n v a r i o u s p a r t s to keen respect, both for the man and for his markable interest in the conference was of the world. recapturing of Biblical truth of vital, victor demonstrated by splendid attendance at the Officers elected for the next three years ious Christian experience. evening meetings, totaling from 510 to 755. are: Gerald W. Dillon, renamed chairman of The BOOK The purpose of the association is to be a the Evangelical Friends; John R. Retherford This biography has beauty, the beauty of a means of fellowship and cooperative promotion of Indiana, vice chairman; Lloyd Hinshaw of CORNER boy seeking and finding God and serving Him of the Gospel of Jesus Christ among Friends. a lifetime through hardships, prisons, travel Denver, treasurer; and Arnold Owen of Cali fornia, secretary. Members serving on the Jack L. Willcuts and ministries. "The sentence structure of Three major addresses dealt with Quaker Fox's writings was atrocious; and he was a ism of the past, present, and future. Charles administrative board for a period of six years A. Beals, pastor of Newberg Friends Church, are: Everett L. Cattell, John R. Retherford, poor speller," explaines the author who has Arnold Owen, Merle A. Roe of Kansas, and poured over many of these. Chapter seven spoke on "The Historical Roots of Evangelical Quakerism." Dr. Everett L. Cattell, super Arthur O. Roberts of Oregon. Members to called "Life and Legacy" cites Fox's will serve for three years are: Edward Escolme bequeathing to his son-in-law, "My sadle and intendent of Ohio Yearly Meeting, gave "A of Ohio, Roy Clark of Kansas, Charles S. Ball bridle. . . and spurrs and bootts. . ." But Critical Survey of Contemporary Quakerism" When you read of a young man so burdened the quality of Fox's mind and spirit is por- in which he made a plea for unity among of California, Gerald W. Dillon and Lloyd for the lost he shouts his sermons out of prison Friends. Dr. T. Eugene Coffin, pastor of Hinshaw. windows to crowds gathered on the streets frayed in clear and masterful writing; the reasons for Quaker belief in holiness, peace, Garden Grove, Calif., Friends presented "The The publication of a quarterly journal, TJie you will catch a glimpse of ,vhat being a real evangelism, affirmations and organization Challenge to Evangelical Friends." Concern, was authorized by the conference Christian means—and why George Fox was are explored in a satisfying manner. raised up of God as a founder of the Quakers The workshops each afternoon were con- and will carry the three major addresses of the 1959 conference, beginning with the con THROUGH FLAMING SWORD, By Arthur O. This book gives a new dignity to our faith, ducted on missions. Christian education, Roberts, our book review editor (Barclay to our Yearly Meeting and to your own Chris social concerns, publications, education, temporary survey of Quakerism by Everett church extension, and evangelism. Devotional L. Cattell in the October issue. Dr. Arthur Press, 113 pp. $3.00), is a thrilling and tian life. It should be in every home of Ore- and inspirational speakers included Orlando O. Roberts was named editor of the publi challenging story written by a man who is vu" Meeting; in every C.E. and church Dick of Iowa, Dr. Howard E. Kerschner of cation. probably one of the best qualified persons library, it is helpful and interesting family devotional reading. It makes you think. It New York City, Ora D. Lovell of Ohio, Keith The next meeting of the Association of living today to tell it. He has made available Sarver of California, George L. Ford of Chi to us the spiritual biography of a man whose makes you pray. Evangelicals will be held at Malone College, cago, Roy P.Clarkof Kansas, John R.Rether- 8 Canton, Ohio, in July, 1962. ^ Panorama of NORTHWEST FRIENDS ACTIVITIES T H R E E B L U E R I B B O N S QUAKER MEN MliJIgfRYTna oVeR^OTT clerks evert tuning. EDWARD The Christian Education Board again high HARMON and CHARLOTTE MACY; YEARLY MEETING There is no longer a Friends Brotherhood lighted the Standards of Excellence program in Oregon Yearly Meeting. The 140 attend Yearly Meeting, next year, will last only for Sunday school efficiency reporting the ing the last "Brotherhood" banquet at the five days and close on Sunday (August 17-21). average attendance for the year was 5,623— This is a serious experiment aimed at allow George Fox College dining hall voted, (par 261 over last year. Thirty-four Sunday ing more to attend and to permit the closing tially due to a bad connotation for Spokane schools showed a gain. The blue ribbon men that Friends Brotherhood there is a name day to be a high spiritual climax. winners for highest ratings in this program for a well-known questionable lodge), to were Silverton, Oak Park and Ontario. Twelve For those interested in the fine print, and change the name of this organization to Quaker we all ought tobe,the Yearly Meeting Minutes Men. Ralph Chapman was named president Sunday schools achieved the "Gold Crown" will provide the answers of what happened rating; seven merited the "Silver Crown," and Denver Headrick entered a new office on and ten the "Blue Crown." The total in this year. From the sheaf of mimeographed the executive committee called Quaker Men TWO NEW MINISTERS crease in attendance was greater this year papers rustled out to attenders by the various "coordinater." Tigard is continued as the Dean Gregory conducted a dedication ser department chairmen during the sessions than over the year previous, yet there were vice for two young preachers recorded this project this year and Forrest Cammack is the fewer individual Sunday schools showing a and from the notes and pictures taken some new project chairman. gain this year. y e a r b y O r e g o n Ye a r l y M e e t i n g : P e t e r important decisions and reports emerge. Schuler and Robert Fiscus. Both men are in FRIENDSVIEW MANOR GRGUNDBREAKING Senior C.E. membership this year is 560 SPIRITUAL TONE — over ICQ above last year. Total enroll pastorates. Yearly Meeting clerk of Ministry and Oversight, Edward Harmon, led in prayer. ment in Vacation Bible schools was 2,929. SIXTY-FOUR MISSIONARY UNIONS Lela Morrill retired as Christian Education Two new Women's Missionary Unions were Board president and received a standing vote started this year reported Beatrice Benham, of appreciation by Friends for her work dur who will continue as Yearly Meeting WMU ing the years in this field. Gene Hockett is president. This makes 64 in all. The Home the new president. Rt'TH BROWN, DORWIN SMITH .ind WALDO lilCKS Project for the year will be Agnew and Sil MORE THAN TWO MILLION PAGES verton, each of which will receive $60.00 a Waldo Hicks of Boise was invited by pre month. The support of the Roscoe Knight siding clerk Dorwin Smith to address the The Publication Board reported more than two million pages of materials have come family continues as a Foreign Project. opening session. "We have the privilege of Each day at Yearly Meeting the ladies being led by the Spirit of God as a denomi from the Oregon Yearly Meeting Press the listened to special speakers at the one o'clock nation," emphasized the speaker basing his "This will be the tallest building not only past year. Arthur Roberts, president of the concern on Luke 14. "Let us not be bungling board, informed the Yearly Meeting that since hour: Janet Steiger, Mary Thomas, May in Newberg, but in all of Yamhill County," Wallace and Jean Clark from Agnew and builders of the church and let us not settle stated Newberg's Quaker mayor, Dr. Homer May 1st, the press has been changed in name to the Barclay Press and is being purchased Charlotte Macy from Silverton. personally nor denominationally for a dictated Hester at the groundbreaking of the new five- by the Yearly Meeting with Ralph Chapman More than 350 attended the annual banquet peace with the enemy." story retirement home to be started October Guest speaker Keith Sarver, general sup first just north of George Fox College campus. named as manager. Many Friends spoke in featuring Geraldine Willcuts as speaker who this hour of their deep appreciation for Ray erintendent of California Yearly Meeting, Charles Beals complained about the hard chose the subject, "Quaker Pioneers." L. Carter who founded the Oregon Yearly spoke each morning on the Lord's Prayer. ground when digging out the first shovel full These expository sermons were introduced but was optimistic about the program, telling Meeting Press 12 years ago and managed it until his death last June 7th. More than $52,400 was given for Bolivian with the warning that this prayer must not the crowd gathered at the site that 120appli missions the past year, the most ever given become a ritual, and probably should not cations for residence had come with 52 of WALTER LEE AND DEAN GREGORY in a single year by the Yearly Meeting. even be memorized, but rather serve as a the possible 126 living "units" already GO TO BOLIVIA The American Indian field at Sprague River, guide and model for proper prayer. His designated. The Mission Board informed the Yearly Oregon, showed a 51% increase in Sunday messages were well expressed, dynamic and Richard Cossel, president of the Peace Meeting of its decision to send board presi school attendance the oast vear and 35% in refreshing. He is a good Quaker preacher and Service Board, Frank Cole, head of the dent Walter Lee of Boise and general super crease for church according to Evert Tuning, and alert Christians found new light revealed Friendsview Manor Board, Mayor Homer intendent Dean Gregory to Bolivia next spring to "study mission policies and attempt a plan t h e w o r k e r t h e r e . by the Holy Spirit through his messages. Hester, Dean Gregory and Charles Beals par of consolidation of the growing work." There were several who knelt at the altar, ticipated in the program. Beals is now work including a number responding to calls to ing full-time on the project as Executive Di Christian service. rector. The Peace and Service Board introduced Miss Victoria Mack of Jamaica, a Quaker girl who has come to Portland to study under the sponsorship of First Friends church fol lowing an acquaintance with Dean Gregory in his visit to Jamaica three years ago. MARION COOK. BERNICE WILLIAMS. MYRTLE RUSSEL and RUTH ASTLEFORD ATTENDED THE FIRST YEARLY MEETING 67 YEARS GENERAL SUPT.. DEAN GREGORY GIVING ANNUAL REPORT YEARLY MEETING SONG LEADER. RANDALL EMRY AGO. MARIE HAINES IS DRESSED IN EA'U.Y QUAKER COSTUME. 11 10 A VACATION WITH A PURPOSE AT G E O R G E F O X C O L L E G E A N N O U N C E S : THE FIRS Faculty Pre-school Conference, Breiten- bush Hot Springs Lodge, September 10-12. By Wayne and Kara Cole Dean Gregory will be the devotional speaker; with President Ross, Dean Williams and Dr. On Sunday evening, July 5, about 190people Roberts leading the main discussions on the By Allen Hadley began gathering on the grounds of The Firs "The Centennial edition of the NWF arrived general subjects of "Curriculum in the Small (a year-round conference ground near Bell- yesterday. Congratulations on getting to College," and "A Program for Gifted Youth." Freshman Testing, Tuesday and Wednes QUESTION—How can we do a better job get ingham, Washington) for the first Gospel gether a most interesting and informing ting adults to come to Sunday school? Light Press-sponsored Sunday School Lead number of the paper. I would grade it "A" day, September 15-16. ANSWER—An excellent question and one ership Training Conference held in the North without any hesitation. . . The Lindsey chap Registration for other classes, Friday, which should be faced squarely by the Sunday west. Thirty of these people were from ter of the story adds a great deal to both the September 18. Friends churches in Oregon Yearly Meeting. school administration throughout our Yearly content and early date." Gervas A. Carey Fall Convocation, College Church, 11:00 Meeting. First let's evaluate the importance Ahead lay five tightly-scheduled days of in a.m. Sunday, September 20, with C. Glen of the adult in relation to the church and spirational messages and classes on methods "I think I know something of the work that Rinard speaking. for improving Sunday schools. During the went into that and am happy you did it. It is Sunday school program. We'll discover that Classes begin, Monday, September 21. week, there were 26 elective classes plus 19 a fine job." Adelaide Barker adults are important people. All of the people First football game, Saturday, October 3. doing the vital jobs in the world, in the com general meetings coveringnearly every phase "It is evident that you have done a real of the Sunday school from the cradle roll to Football continues each Saturday through the munity, in the church, are adults. Most of piece of work in getting that out, and I apprec month of October, and including Homecoming. the money contributed for the support of the t h e s e n i o r c i t i z e n s . iate it. I suppose my appreciation is the Fall Christian Emphasis Week, October c h u r c h a n d i t s p r o g r a m c o m e s f r o m t h i s Since an exhaustive report would be im greater because of my newspaper experience 12-16, with Hubert C. Mardock. group. Other groups, agencies, and institu possible here, we'll sample one day's sched which helps me to understand something of tions are competing for the interests and ule. Breakfast was at 7:45 with Dr. Walter the work that went into this number." Levi VACATION WITH A PURPOSE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 loyalties of adults because they know of their M. Smith leading Bible Study. At the 9 o'clock T. Pennington Teacher Training in the Church, (3) Planning a Year's Program (4) Publicity and Pro importance. Adults give us leadership, one general session. Dr. Henrietta C. Mears "We appreciated the Centennial issue, but motion. Except for Tuesday and Thursday, of the most desperately sought after qualities gave a talk on "How to Build a Great Sunday notice you made an error which has been by church and Sunday school organizations School." At ten we had to choose one of three made many times before; the first TwinRocks 3:00 to 4:30 was free for recreational ac tivities. After supper, an inspirational meet both large and small. What can the Sunday classes: (1) Guiding Pre-School and Primary conference was in 1917, not 1918. You see, school do to increase its attractiveness to the Children in Christian Growth, (2) Expres- we were there." Carl Miller ing was held, followed by a hymn sing which adult population? As we have discovered sional Activities for Juniors, (3) Holding rounded out the day's activities. This was before in talking over other problems, it will Youth to the Church. Dr. Mears brought an "We have read and thoroughly enjoyed the Monday's schedule, and it must be pointed Centennial issue. We were blessed in read require careful and prayerful planning. inspirational message at eleven daily. Lunch out that each day presented a varied list of was followed by a surprise feature on the ing again about the Christian Workers' topics, speakers and features. The wealth 1. An aggressive invitation and visitation League. It was an inspiring part of our of ideas presented in the classes was made program that makes the adult program known "lighter side." There were four classes to choose from in the opening afternoon session: lives, the missionary spirit was brought right available in outline form for a nominal fee. to the prospective member. down to everyday life. The beginning of (1) The Pastor and His Sunday School, (2) Although about 30 denominations were 2. A "personal interest approach" that youth conferences touched us too. . . it was CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE COLUMN TWO represented at the conference, denomination- makes much of all "first timers" and con all inspiring and should have its influence in alism was lost in the greater aims of leading tinues to make each one feel vitally important challenging OYM to go forward yet in new and necessary. Genuine hospitality, warm 5. There should be a variety in teaching fields of frontier." Phyllis Cammack people to Christ and teaching His Word. The methods. The lecture method should not be leaders of the conference often emphasized friendliness, proper introduction to members "I enjoyed it but must point out that my the importance of quality in the organization of the group. used exclusively J Vary the presentations through the conference-table approach grandfather, William Hobson, did attend a and teaching program of the Sunday school. 3. An accurate business-like record assignment-projects, audio-visual instruc boarding school in North Carolina and his They also stressed the necessity for teachers system builds strength: visitor registration, tional aids, individual research and reports. education was more than'that which he could who are devoted to Christ and interested in absentee and prospect followup. obtain at home'." Laura Blair their pupils, an emphasis expressed in Oregon Following is a list of books which will prove "We have been using the Centennial paper 4. Adult-level program planning in se to be of great value for workers in the adult Yearly Meeting's Standards of Excellence lection of hymns and songs, special features, in our family devotions and the children program. department: advertising and promotion. Think this one think it simply fascinating and also think it The Christian Education Board of Oregon wonderful that some of those people men over very carefully. Not many first time Brewbaker, C. "The Adult Bible Teacher Yearly Meeting encourages attendance at attenders in your Sunday school really apprec and Leader." tioned are still living!" Jane Laughlin Sunday school conferences and conventions iate motion songs, or being asked to alter Dobbins, Gaines, "Teaching Adults in the "Please accept my congratulations upon of this type. It is felt that this is a good way nately stand and sit with great speed to the Sunday School." the issue. It must have taken many hours of to increase quality, enthusiasm, and vision tune of some primary song. A more adult Lentz, Richard, "Making the Adult Class hard work to produce such a magazine. It is among our Sunday school personnel. Those approach to the song service might help to Vital." something which one will want to keep on who attended this conference came home en avoid the impression that Sunday school is a Raffety, Wm. E. "Religious Education of file." Sophia E. Townsend riched in spirit and fired with new zeal for place only for little children and elderly Adults." the Sunday school—the 'teaching arm of the Note: Extra copies of the Centennial issue are women. Zeigler, Earl F. "Toward Understanding church.' Truly this was a 'Vacation with a still available at 25( each. (Ed.) 12 Adults." Purpose.' *7^ C h u r c h N e w s B r f g f s A M O N G T H E C H U R C H E S mothers' room and m the basement nursery. The ex Our pastors, Clynton and Marjorie Crisman, went terior of the church has also been improved by the addition of shakes and pale green paint. to Wouno Mer where Clynton was the evangelist. They, with some of the members of our congregation, E t h e l M i l l e r h a s b e e n c o n fi n e d t o h e r h o m e a s a received a great blessing attending the Evangelical result of surgery that she underwent earlier this Friends conference and then Yearly Meeting. TWIN ROCKS CARETAKER NEEDED summer. She is regaining strength, and we are a n x i o u s f o r h e r r e t u r n t o o u r s e r v i c e s . We have had many visitors attend our services Puget Sound Quarterly Meeting A caretaker for the Twin Rocks Conference grounds this summer including the Paul Barnetts, the Bob is needed immediately. The job pays SlOO monthly Newport with house furnished, utilities and telephone paid. Ralphs and the Richard Browns. Richard Brown brought Holly Park Dillon W. Mills, pastor DVBS was held June 8-19 with Thelma Rose from the evening message Sunday August 16th and his wife Maurice Magee and Larry Newton hove given Anyone interested should contact Verne Martin, P.O. Eugene as director for the first week and Leila Ralphs Ruth sang a special number. Box 74, Sherwood, Oregon, immediately. as director for the second week. Ira and Parolee Carol Cobleigh, reporting nearly every day of the entire summer months to work Downs spoke to the DVBS about their missionary work ing on the new church I Much progress can be noted, in Alaska. Forty pupi Is were enrolled with 65 present which is cause for thanksgiving. at Newberg; and in spite of all the activities the SW Wash. Quarterly Meeting Other men of the church have given time toward attendance has only dropped below 100 once. for the program. Twelve children made decisions f o r C h r i s t . the new building, too. A good attendance booster has been worked out Oak Park Earl Geil, pastor with a contest between the "Willing Workers," led Viola Johnson graduated from Newport High A stork shower was given in honor of Beverly School this year and plans to enroll at George Fox MEMBERSHIP COURSE GIVEN Richey and Nancy Terry at the home of Margaret by John Fitch, and the "Eager Beavers, " with Wayne Our pastor has completed a six weeks course in Lamm. FernMillsand Lois Jones were also hostesses. Piersall as their captain. Each one who acquires 2000 College. the Friends' Doctrine for all adults who were interested . Pat Helland hod charge of the decorations and favors points will be the honored ones aboard a chartered Ray and Ruth Houston visited with their daughter To dote, thirteen have .expressed a definite desire boat for Docton State Park September 12th. Points and family in California June 8-14. Ruth Houston The young adult SS class had a potluck supper at is enrolled for summer school at Morylhurst. for membership. the Mel Lamm home . ore won by inviting and bringing a guest. (The re From June 8-15th was a very busy and enjoyable Dick Hendricks supplied the pulpit in the absence porter would like to take this opportunity of inviting week for about 65 boys and girls who attended DVBS. of the pastor on vacation. The evening service of each reader to SSI I) Laura Shook was the capable director assisted by a Pringle Roger Smith, pastor the same Sunday was supplied by the Holly Pork We are happy to have the Junior Chapel finished staff of 11. Brotherhood. President MiIton Richey presided and inside and out now. Newfurnishingsore being added Our junior CE is going again with from 4 to 14 Four youngsters attended the summer camps and and the building is proving a real asset. in meetings. They enjoyed a trip to Silver Creek from reports given enjoyed every minute of the time sang a solo, while Maurice Magee and Evan Jones Paul Commack has very capably filled in this brought short messages. recently. Several have attended the CE banquets spent at Twin Lakes. The Brotherhood was in charge of the service at summer as assistant pastor. We have appreciated his and Twin Rocks conference during the summer. Six of our young people enrolled for the confer the Union Gospel Mission for which it is responsible willingness to work wherever he has been needed. We are very thankful to receive the Fergeson ence week and gave fine reports. each month. family into membership and they are a blessing toour We joined with the Forest Home church June 12th Holly Park was also well representedatWauna Mer church. to view the sound film "Time and Eternity." They Conference both by young people and the pastor, who Salem Quarterly Meeting We are all enjoying our new sanctuary which is returned the visit July 29th when the Visionaires had was teacher of a class. so beautiful and we are looking forward to the day when i^will be completely finished. charge of the evening program. Ethel Cowgill, Wesley Murphy, Evan and Lois Scotts Mills Miller and Hazel Porter, pastors A Sunday school picnic at Bush Park honoring the About 15 women of the WMU held a pleasant Jones and Fern Mills were able to attend parts of "The Lord hath done great things for us for which afternoon meeting in June, honoring Thelma (Noland) the Evangelical Friends conference winning team for the contest was a great success. Smith. A cash gift was presented to Thelma as she we are glad ." An impressive candle-lighting service for in stallation Wesley Murphy, Ethel Cowgill, Dan Stephens, We are enjoying the good messages our pastor cut the beautiful cake. Mr. and Mrs. Niel Smith Fern and Dillon Mills were i n attendonceat least part of the new WMU officers for the coming year was will make their home in Silver Springs, Colo. brings us and for his continuous and faithful service held recently also. of the Yearly Meeting sessions. in the community. About 14 members of the WMU attended the ban A placue of the Lord's Supper, a replica of the C. R. Smith, reporting famous stained glass window in Forest Lawn cemetery quet at Newberg and many attended the sessions of Talent A. Clark Smith, pastor Yearly Meeting. in Los Angeles, was presented to our meeting by the In July our SS was divided into two departments, Amelia Liedtke, reporting jhlTvening service was dismissed May 24th for Slentz family on their return from a vacation to Cal a primary department that meets in the basement and all to attend the baccalaureate service at Guilcene ifornia . the senior-adult department that meets upstairs. hinh school Lowell Hurd brought the evenings Docia Trcscott, reporting Boise Volley Quarterly Meeting oSess on the subiect, "Christ, Our Pilot." Mary Earl Tycksen isattending services at Talent again, South Salem John Fankhauser, pastor having recently been discharged from the Service. Boise Waldo Hicks, pastor Borden, a member of Guilcene meeting, was salut- We will greatly miss Dea and Lois Coxand family. The Christian Education committee organized a Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our They will be moving to Evans Valley where Dea will °^°Ber"nrcVMa'?dock and Elsie Gehrke were the evan- friend and faithful worker, Robert Nordyke.We pray be teaching. new CE group this summer. This group includes all l-sts for our VBS held June 1-12, with 13 converts that God will use his life, and death, to His glory, The real presence and blessing of the Lord has junior high young people and is called the intermed- fe orted The total enrollment was 61 with an and that hearts will be revived and souls won to the been felt in our regular services in recent weeks as We were well represented at church camps this average aHendonce^o School, a weekly craft Lord. The loss is great, and yet we have renewed well as in months past. Several of our young people confidence in the Lord "that doeth all things well ." received spiritual help at an altar of prayer in the year. This is a wonderful time of growth for our club for juniors has been started. The first meeting Our pastor was hospitalized for a time in July Sunday evening service of August 9under the anointed youth OS well as adults. Nothing is more rewarding t,»ld Monday evening, June 15th, with nine after suffering a heart attack. We thank God for than to live for Christ and His Kingdom . ^ preaching of Richard Brown, visiting from Rocky We now hove available a nicely-equipped, well- neodr in attendance. The director of the raising him up, and pray God's continued blessing Mountain Yearly Meeting. cl^b^is Helen Bury. Assisting her are Erma upon his ministry. We believe the Lord has good days ahead for supervised nursery in our church basement. js wa The adult class has formed two groups, with Loren Talent as we also rejoice in the gains and blessings a Lg time desire of the late Everett Gulley, and Dunlap and Mary Borde^n^ of the year past. was made possible by a gift from Luro Gul ey. Swenwold teaching the men and Carrie Sparks teach Our pastors, Waldo and Frances Hicks, attended McKinley Avenue—D Wayne Piersall, pastor ing the women. Gerald E. Cronk, reporting the sessions of Oregon Yearly Meetmg. On Sunj% The summer months have been a busy time for the Delbert Dow is leading a Bible study on Old i. Mz-klnlev. Two weeks work was crowded Testament Law and History, on Sunday evenings at morning during theirabsence, °on- people ° gjjjie school with Thelma Rose as 6:30. Medford Clynton Crisman, pastor by Walter Wilson. The evening service wa into one gblg to spend the week at The annual SS picnic was held August 7th in Bush A large number of our young people attended camp ducted by the Gideons. Mer conference; a good number enjoyed the Park . Sa-wa-li-nais in July. It was a time of real blessing Wouno _ _ ^ Defiance Park; a few were privi- A recently installed speaker system is a welcome with Roy Clark as evangelist. addition to the church, with speakers in the upstairs We have appreciated the excellent job Stanley Lged^to attend the Evangelical Friends Conference Perisho has done this summer as our assistant pastor. 14 Tife 7U\iAwc4i C h u r c h N e w s B r i e f s H e r a d d r e s s i s : Greenleaf Oscar Brown, pastor Whitney (Boise) Walter P. Lee, pastor M i s s L a u r a S h o o k Work on our new church is progressing rapidly. Boys', Girls' and youth camps were well attended !!^ Laura Shook C.C.P.O. Men and women and some of the children have been by youngsters from Greenleaf this year. Each group brought bock interesting reports. A.P.O. 925 aiding the Building Committee and there is a fine July 26, The King's Kords instrumental trio from San Francisco, California spirit of cooperation. Hovilond Bible College were with us. g o e s t o J a p a n Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Hughes have purchased a Harlow Ankeny and Dick Cadd and families visi ted home on Kerr St., about two blocks from the church. us 5unday evening August 9th and presented the film, The Board of Publications for the Missionary Voice b y M y r n a R o u r k e of Evangelical Friends re-elected our pastor Walter "The Red Plague. " Lee as chairman of the board. August 10 our 55 teachers, officers, workers and Laura Shook of Whitney Friends church in Boise, well-known in our Yearly ' A pre-nuptial shower was held at the home of Ida their families had a hamburger fry with all the trim mings including home-made ice cream, at the big Meeting as a C. E. leader, left Boise Municipal Air Terminal August 11 for a Porter August 4, in honor of Annie Longstroth, who fireplace behind the academy. Thi swas an enjoyable year in Japan to teach first grade children of Air Force personnel. plans to be married soon to Earl Tyckson. time . She had just presented the winners of Boise Valley C. E. speech and Scrip ture memorization contest their awards August 2nd when J. D. Baker stepped to the stage of Melba's Fellowship Hall saying, "How many awards like these Nampa Clare Will cuts, pastor Riverside Robert Morse, pastor Our SS surpassed the 10% goal in attendance in have you presented in your life? No one knows . . . but what we do know Our Bible 5chool was held in June wi than enrol I- crease and reports a 15% gain. Macy Williams, our ment of 39. Bernita Gutenberger of Nompo did a goes into this program this afternoon. Laura, THIS IS YOUR LIFE !" new 55 superintendent and his wife attended "The fine job as superintendent. Firs" 55 conference at Bel lingham. Wash ., and brought Our church received blessings from the 5tar camp formerincreased as former neighbors she had won to the Lord, college friends, on inspiring report to the 55 council . meeting and dismissed the lost 5unday night to attend messa " T pnstors, faraway relatives and friends contributed to the program with Twenty-two adults and children attended the con a s a g r o u p . whppi iitfi in review was both inspirational and touched with humor: turning cart- ference of Evangelical Friends at Newberg . A good representation from Riverside attended the nni<; ^ school, mumps as a teenager when she "looked like a gruff bull-dog;" Quarterly Meeting sessions at Greenleaf. for 1?" 1^^ caught on a C. E. outing, her conversion at Quaker Hill conference; her faith in God We hove missed Arthur and Orlie Birch from our Cambridge Quincy Fodge, pastor services this summer, as they have been caretakers at He answ^'^^ when doctors said she would always walk with a limp following a hip injury. And PAR50NAGE 5ECURED AT CAMBRIDGE Q u a k e r H i l l . The consistant testimony of Laura Shook shown by her faith and obedience to God is an in- Our church has purchased a house for a parsonage. Calvin Hull had charge of our 5unday morning spira.ion to all who know her, especially the C. E.'ers throughout Northwest Quakerdom. She We have all pitched in and helped fix it up Inside. service in the absence of or pastors, who, with Will was presented a copy of the Amplified New Testament as a token of love and appreciation. There is still much work to be done both inside and Rohrer, attended Yearly Meeting. outside but our pastors moved in just before they left Dorothy Tuning, reporting on their vacation. David and Janet Steiger, missionaries to New Guinea with the Missionary Aviation Fel James and Florence Simpson of McKinley In our May 31st morning service Harold Mogee, Avenue meeting, Tacoma, Wash., plan to son of our pastors, favored us with o tro.mbone solo. Inland Quarterly Meeting lowship have visited several meetings in re Marlin Witt, our Quarterly Meeting superintend- Entiat Walter and Gladys Cook, pastors move to Seattle because of her health. They cent weeks. Their presentations and pictures will be greatly missed after 4 6 years of end, was present in our evening service July 12. Work on the new church building is progressing have been greatly appreciated. A good sized crowd attended the film, "These faithful service in Tacoma. nicely with Lawrence 5kene in charge of carpentry. Paul and Madeline Todd of Marion, Indiana, Changing Times," which we showed in our church He also filled the pulpit while our pastors attended Clyde and Mary Thomas were flown to June 3. . visited their former pastorate at Greenleaf, Our pastor and wife have been on a two week va Yearly Meeting, telling of his experiences in Friends Portland in July directly from the mission Relief work in the Gaza 5trip and in the Holy Land. Idaho, July 19th. He spoke on: "Sure Foun field in Africa where they serve with the cation: one week was spent in the mountains, and Ella and Alice Hadley, Lila Franklin of our Meet dations." They were entertained at a church the other at Oregon Yearly Meeting . In theirabsence World Gospel Mission. Clyde underwent we have had special speakers in our pulpit. ing also attended Yearly Meeting. Rachel Murphy, dinner on the lawn in the afternoon. major surgery soon after arrival but is much daughter of Bertha Jones, and two small grandchi Idren have been visiting here from Twin Rocks, Ore. Letus and Generva Williams of Greenleaf improved and spoke at one of the 8 o'clock services at Yearly Meeting. Greenleaf Quarterly Meeting With camp meetings, Yearly Meeting, special celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July conferences and vacations over, we hope to settle 12. An open house reception was held in Caldwell Richard Cossel, pastor down to regular church work again. their honor at the church with their son-in- The building program isprogressing steadiIy . Pur law, Dorwin Smith, presiding at a short pro ina the summer, the panneling at the front of the Newberg Quarterly Meeting gram. church has been completed, the rest rooms hove been Netarts :Clair Lund, pastor Laura Trachsel has recently visited a num finishedond pointed, and the nursery has been pa mted^ In June our pastor and family, accompanied by ber of local Friends churches after return The sidewalks are now m and some fill dirt has been Ruth Astleford,'drove south along the coast to Los pot into the lawn space. • ing for a brief visit to Oregon to attend grad On July 14, the WMU held a family night at the Angeles. After attending port of California Yearly uating exercises for her daughter Helen who home of Pauline Koch. A hamburger feed was held Meeting at Whittier Friends church, Mrs. Astleford finished the University of Oregon School of stayed for a visit with her son, John and his family. CLYDE and MARY THOMAS AT YEARLY MEETING in the back yard followed by a shortbusinessmeeting Nursing. John and Laura Trachsel have re Dick and Esther Cossel attended the Evangelical Attending Boys' Camp at Twin Rocks were Joel and turned from a year of missionary service in Warren George, David and Donny 5trai t, Al len Perry, Friends conference and reported that they were Lebanon for furlough at Marion, Indiana. greatly inspired and refreshed by their trip to New- □ nd Clair Lund, who taught a class. Two girls went Marjorie George, of Netarts meeting, a Lrg. 5everal people also attended Yearly Meeting. to Girls' Camp the next week, Louise 5trait and They are currently preparing a history of science major at Oregon State College, has Our 55 is preparing for a big year ^Hh a Marie Astleford . Camping at conference were Dick the World Gospel Mission in the Orient. qualified for membership in Phi Kappa Phi, contest shortly after school starts. It is felt that this and Ronnie Astleford, Phyllis George and our pastor Isaac and Myrtle Mardock of Newberg national scholastic honor society. Her sister is "the" year for the 55 to grow and prosper under and family. naeeting observed their 65th wedding anni Phyllis George, graduate of George Fox Col the leading of the Lord. 5pecial speakers in services thissummer have been —Kara Cole, reporting versary July 4th with many friends and lege and Oregon College of Education who Howard Harmon, the Gideons, Glenn Armstrong and relatives attending a picnic in their honor. serves as C. E. editor of the Northwest Charles Fogg. We enjoyed the messages of these He has since undergone surgery for a foot Friend, will begin teaching in the Salem pub 16 speakers and the many visitors in our 5unday services. infection but is improved. l i c s c h o o l s t h i s y e a r. 17 Church New^ Briefs. MARRIAGES HURD.—To Lowell and Beverly Hurd, Quil- Springbrook Edwin Clarkson, pastor Portland Quarterly Meeting cene. Wash., a daughter, Esther Marie, born TISH-ARMSTRONG.—John Tish and Mrs. May 25. Among recent guest speakers at our church have Piedmont Herman Macy, pastor Deva Armstrong were married June 2 at the MILLAGE.—To Don and Virginia Millage, been Marlin Witt, Nampa, Idaho, and Sylvan Mar- Sickness, vacations, Quaker camps and confer home of her daughter, Elsie Riemer, in Sa Portland, Oregon, a daughter. Dawn Marie, dock, Hominy, Oklahoma. Sylvan and Helen, for ences have reduced the attendance at our meetings. mer members here, are now working among the Osage lem, Oregon. born May 29. We will be glad to return to a more regular program BROWN-McNEEL.—William S. Brown and Indians. WARD.—To Hubert and Betty Ward, Cam soon. Karen McNeel were united in marriage at the Visitors'who have worshiped with us recently are However we are happy to report that five of our bridge, Idaho, a son, Kenneth Wayne, born Randall and Norma Emrv and children, and the Ray First Methodist church in Nampa, Idaho, on girls attended the Girls' Camp at Twin Rocks, and May 18. mond Warner and Leslie Warner families. Leslie June 11. WARD.—To Don and Lois Ward, Cambridge, one boy went to the Boys' Camp. Several' of our HERALD-CASE.—Karon Case and Clyde brought the evening message. members were privileged to enjoy sessions of the Twin Idaho, a son, Brian Dean, born May 29. Two of our girls, Susie Stone and Sheila Jones Rocks conference, the Conference of Evangelical Herald were married in the Nampa Friends WILSON.—To Lyle and Naomi Wilson, New attended Girls' Camp, and Ronnie Howell and Frank church June 12 with Clare Willcuts officiating. Schaffnedr. Boys'Camp. Frank Schaffner Sr. served Friends, and the Yearly Meeting . Gaps in our attend berg, Oregon, a son, Daniel Lyle, born May ance have been happily filled with a number of wel MARTIN-CAMPBELL.— Dolored Campbell 31. on the camp staff- come visitors through the summer. and Gordon W. Martin, were married June 13 Minnie Miller was guest speaker at the July WMU STARK.—To Eddie and Neva (Winters) Stark, Floyd and Arline Watson have moved to our at Newberg Friends church. meeting. We were well represented at the annual Salem, Oregon, a daughter, Lori Michelle, neighborhood and are already stepping into appoint B E N H A M - S T R A I T. — L e R o y B e n h a m a n d banquets and at Yearly Meeting. ments in our SS. Floyd's parents, William Watson born June 2. Paula Strait were married June 19 at First HARRIS.—To Chester and Marilyn Harris, and wife, from Marion, visited our meeting on July Friends church with Gerald Dillon officiating. Newberg Glen Rinard, pastor Garberville, Calif., a daughter, Charlene WINSLOW-TUCKER.—Dilla Tucker and Ted- Glenn Armstrong was speaker at Newberg Quarterly Weslev and Elizabeth Delano Bertrand, and young Joyce, born June 2. Meeting, which was held at our church on August 8. son, Harold, were other visitors to whom we extended ford Winslow were married June 28 in Nampa ANKENY.—To Harlow and Gertrude Ankeny, Our annex is completed except for tile flooring Friends church with Oscar Brown and Clare a warm welcome. Wesley will serve as assistnat Glendora, Calif., a daughter, Paula Jean, born and cupboards, and was used during the Evangelical pastor in a Methodist church in Miami, Florida, this Willcuts officiating. Friends conference and Oregon Yearly Meeting held June 3. coming year. It is of interest to Oregon Friends to PRICE-FULLER.—Charles Roy Price and BROTHERTON.—To Harley and Mary Bro- i n o u r c h u r c h . know that the wife of the pastor there is the daughter Our SS picnic was held at Champoeg Park on June Nancy Lucile Fuller were united in marriage therton, Leland, Wash., a son, Harley A. Jr., of Charles Mott, son of Edward Mott. at the LaRambla Presbyterian church in San 19. On Sunday, August 23, a potluck di nner follow born June 16. A coffee hour was held on June 21 as a farewell ing the morning service was the occasion of a fare- Pedro, Calif., on July 10. HANSEN.—To Jack and Florence for Floyd and Arline Watson, who have served our well reception for Myron end Beatrice Goldsmith who McFADDEN-BALLARD.—Rosetta Ballard Salem, Oregon, a daughter, Sheryl Lynn, born church so faithfully. This family has moved to Port are leaving us for Boston, where Myron will engage and Donald McFadden were united in mar July 17. land, to Piedmont church. in advanced study. Their four years here have so en riage July 30 at Second Friends church, Port BRAUCKMILLER.—To Robert and Elaine Marilyn Winters and Rosemary Skene were mem deared them to us that the parting is hard. However, land, with Russel Stands and Sheldon Jackson bers of the Portland Youth for Christ Bible Quiz we feel that their places will be satisfactorily filled Brauckmiller, Portland, Oregon, a son, Mark officiating. team, which went to the national contest at Winona by Herman and Mabel Macy who have consented to Robert, born June 18. Lake, Indiana. They gave reports at a Sunday eve serve us as pastors for the coming year. ALDER-HOOTS.—Clayton Alder and Nellie ALSLEBEN.—To Calvin and Barbara Alsle- Hoots were united in marriage at the Holly ning service. ben, Portland, Oregon, a daughter, Ramona Hillsboro Frederick B. Baker, pastor Park Friends church, Seattle, on August 8 Brian Beals is home from the hospital, recovering Rae, born June 20. from a car accident near Ontario. We are happy that the SS attendance is holding up with Dillon Mills officiating. BUHMAN.—To Neil and Lois (Clemens) Buh- so well during these summer months. A contest has LUNDQUIST-RIL E Y.—Lynwood Lundquist Arthur Roberts reported on the Quaker Theological man, Camas, Wash., a daughter, Cynthia Discussion Group Conference which he attended at been started and each class is trying to have a green and Louise Riley were married August 8 at light each Sunday. Green lights on the board indi- the First Presbj^erian church, McMinnville, Dawn, born June 29. Barnesville, Ohio. cate greater attendance than the enrollment, red BOSHEARS.—To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Oregon, with Jack L. Willcuts officiating. lights indicate less attendance than the enrollment, Boshears, Central Point, Oregon, a daughter, Sherwood Gordon St.George, pastor and yellow lights indicate an equal number to enroll Lori Avadna, born July 11. Earl Perisho has been named assistant pastor for DEATHS ment. MIRGON.—To David and Audrey Mirgon, the coming year. He will also serve as SS superin Our Bible School was held later this year, and tendent. He and his wife Janice are living in the NORDYKE.—RobertE.Nordyke passed away Newberg, Oregon, a daughter, Betty Louise, born July 27. former church parsonage, and their help in the meet withmissed Christ, strawberry " and many picking. children We madewent "Adventuringdecisions for August 12th at the age of 43, as the result of burns received August 7 in a power line MAY.—To Hal and June May, Portland, Ore ing is a satisfaction to all. Him. The Home Builders SS class again this summer bui It The SS Council held a potluck supper on July 30, accident. Services were held August 15th at gon, a daughter, Margaret Ilene, born August and entered a float in the Sherwood Robinhood and a farewell dinner for Sadie Goldwater and the South Salem Friends church, with John Fank- 1. Festival parade. The float featured a log cabin Eugene Hibbs family was held on Sunday noon, August hauser and Frank Ha skins officiating. Robert RICHEY.—To Milton and Beverly Richey, church, with small attenders dressed in century-old 9. We are certainly sorry to see these people leave, had been superintendent of the South Salem Seattle, Wash., a daughter, Cynthia Diane, Quaker garb, utilizing the centennial theme. SS but pray God's blessing for them as they go to new Sunday school for 14 years, and was presid born August 6. members who marched in the parade wore Quaker hats, teaching positions. DITCH.—To Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Ditch, Med- bonnets and shawls. The float won a sweepstakes ing clerk of the Monthly Meeting. He was a Many were able to attend sessions of Yearly Meet also on the Board of Trustees for George ford, Oregon, a son, Irwin Daniel, born prize in the Sherwood festival, and, later, a white ing and received a great blessing from these meetings. Fox College and was active in Friends Bro ribbon in the Newberg Berrian Festival parade. Susan Maribeth Hampton, reporting August 6. Laughman was chairman and director of the float- therhood. He is survived by wife, Eilene, TUNING.—To Bill and Dixie Tuning, Idaho building operations. First Friends (Portland) Gerald Dillon, pastor son Darrell, and daughters Nancy and Joyce. Falls, Idaho, a son, born August 8. VBS was held here August 3 to 7, with good The Marie Chapman WMU met July 27 at the HARRIS.—To Arthur and Jane Harris, Cald attendance and the special leadership of The I ma Rose, church to work on decorations and favors for the annual BIRTHS well, Idaho, a son, Arthur Wesley, born of Eugene. Yearly Meeting WMU banquet. New officers for August 14. the year are Janet Hicks, president; Ruth Field, vice FERTELLO.—To Peter and Lorna Fertello, TERRY.—To Bill and Nancy Terry, Seattle. president; Patty Evans, secretary;Maxine Smith, trea Portland, Oregon, a son, John Lee, born Wash., a son, Samuel William, born Aug. 16. surer; Marjory Boon, prayer chairman; Betty Southard, May 10. program chairman; Joan Logan, project chairman; Notice: A mimeograph is needed at the Virginia Millage, publicity chairman; and Louise CHANDLER.—To Maurice and Ellouise Yates, Ubrarian. Chandler, a daughter, Sheryl Deeanne, Salem, Sprague River Mission. Contact Gladys Coolc, Oregon, born May 21. Entlat, Wash., or Walter Lee.

i c. E. SHEET, HARMON RE-ELECTED The report of the Young People's Nearly nominating committee revealing that Howard Meeting fakes Hit Harmon had been se lected to continue as C . S . . e , s W h o Christian Endeavor berg found many acrivi"^^ president met with unanimous approval by Gail Thompson off Wes^ west Chehalemwere the college and Maryand the young people at the Alice Hamp on o annual speech contest, Yearly Meeting C.E. high school winners of ^ business session Aug- this year co-sponsored y ustl5. Names of other and Service. The in erm new officers and their addresses are listed be low. vS£rF™s?SGreenl»f. Eugene Tieh also President—Howard Harmon, 16729 SE Alder of Greenleaf won the 1" ^ ° ^ Court, Portland, Oregon division. The speech wi Vice-President—Dick Bishop received monetary Secretary—Raelene Barnes the memorization winner Treasurer—John Johnson awarded trophies. Financial Secretary—Howard Morse More than 75 young Pastoral Advisor—Wayne Piersall gathered at George Fox College Missionary Chairman—Ronda Brown for the C.E. picnic T^f y Lookout Chairman—Viva Tucker afternoon. Under the REGISTERING FOR Prayer Meeting Chairman—Nadine Brood of Ned Wheeler, stake-driving, C.E. BANQUET Social Chairman—Shirlene Swisher C.E. Editor Phyllis George, 345 1/2 Winter weVe^featLed"'^ After the final tug-of-war, supper St S.E., Salem, Oregon ;:::s servXe winning team first) in the senior Junior Superintendent—Joan Logan ro^ garden. master of ceremonies at Intermediate Superintendent—Naomi Wilson the annual C.E. banquet, highlight of the week, The C.E.'sare offand attended by 212 young people and adults at the running for a new church high school cafeteria. Many were turned away. year. The theme "Run. . .Looking Unto Jesus" was Our theme is "Run... carried out with track decorations and prograni. Looking Unto Jesus." Barley Adams, guest speaker, challenged C.E. Each C.E. is going to ers to "Stand on your feet. $2,000 of the race for the finish by do- $3,000 OYMCE budget was pledged at the ban ing as much for Christ quet as financial secretary, Howard Morse gave as we can, using the project book as a guide. his appeal. Judi Retherford entertained with a The project book is full of ideas, suggestions humorous skit. Music by the Newberg Youth for for each month for each committee. Let's keep Christ trio was inspiring, as well as choruses our C.E.'s active by following every idea given led by Chuck Smith. To close the banquet, and adding more of our own. Clvnton Crisman, ex-pastoral advisor, installed If your C.E. does not yet have your project the incoming Yearly Meeting officers and offered book, contact Howard E. Harmon. They were a prayer of dedication. given out at Yearly Meeting. Entered as second-class matter at Portland, Ore, NORTIiWEST FRIEND ICll S.E. 21st Avenue PortUnJ M. Oregon