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Volume 49 OCTOBER 1995 Number 10 The Web of Deceit As we walk through the timber in ing sin in the world. When we first the late months of summer or early touch it, we always will be given a fall, we may witness the awful reality chance to simply back away. The of a web, woven so intricately by the sense of the web on our face is keenest most dreaded spider. at the first touch because it is foreign What has made people despise the to our skin. So, too, is sin as we may spider? Perhaps the web, which is so sense it in life. Our senses are best if beautiful to behold and yet so messy we can abstain from the sin of this to deal with. world. I have personally had to go When we study the spider and his through a barn where many webs deceitful web, our mind just goes to hung. I had no choice but to just go the Devil and his crafty ways. The right on through them. At first they spider himself is exceeding wise, cre- were gross, but soon I hardly noticed ated by God for a purpose not alto- them because I got used to them. As gether known by man. The spider has children of God, we need to discipline Even though we don't know what a wondrous way in which he feeds ourselves to the point that we would kind of fruit it was that Eve partook himself, through wisdom given by never lose our sense of knowing when of, we do often think of it as an apple. God. In the early evening hour, the we bump into the sin that surrounds How tempting this apple looks to us spider seen on the cover will begin to us. as we pass by. Without inspection we weave a beautiful web. The web itself The beautiful web, which is spun by could, however, consume rottenness is made out of a silky substance which the spider, is almost invisible to the and possibly a live worm. is stored in the spider's body. eye and it is that deceitful weaving, Life is much that way. We can and The spider uses his web to fly, to covered with a sticky substance, that should enjoy life, but carefully inspect make a home, to drop to the ground will bring down an insect who unsus- things before we consume them. We and to gather food. It is this web that pectingly flies into it. inspect the things in life by praying to so much reminds us of deceit. At the There is a better way and it is that God for guidance and direction. dusk of the day, the newly spun web way we strive to travel. When we look is nearly invisible. As they fly at up to God who is our salvation, we see The Silver Lining night, the unsuspecting insects are very well what is ahead of us. We also RR 2 Box 50 Roanoke,IL 61561 caught up in the web. The spider, who see God and are humbled by His maj- USPS 496780 always maintains a center position, esty. Through His love we are given Published Monthly By The Apostolic immediately senses the capture and grace and by that grace we are saved. Christian Church of America after rushing to the caught insect, in- How different things are when we Counselors: jects him with a paralyzing substance walk our spiritual journey trusting Robert Walder, Wayne Anliker which immobilizes the captured in- completely in our Creator and God. David Bertsch sect, and then he drains the insect of We find those gifts of God: peace,joy, all his life substance. When daylight faith and love. It is so joyful to walk SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO: comes, the web is usually gone and the in the pathway God has made for us. The Silver Lining spider waits again for another night Even though we must be careful not RR2 Box 50 Roanoke,IL 61561 to weave his web. to get entangled in the webs of deceit, 309-923-7513 The close parallel the web has to sin we can look forward to great joy at the Second class postage paid at Roanoke, is amazing. We, the unsuspecting, end of our journey if we truly look up IL 61561,and additional offices. The sub- can be walking along so unaware to God from whence cometh our scription rate is $9.00 per year. Send zip when we can feel the touch of the web strength. number with address. Remember to send on our face. Now at that precise mo- Our God and Creator will help us changes of address. Send both old and ment, if we simply back away, we can along the way with grace, and by His new addresses (with both zips). Postmas- come away without a trace of the web grace we will someday be with our ter send address changes to: The Silver Lining on us. However, if we try to walk on Saviour for eternity. RR2 Box 50 through, we will wi tness a great mess. Roanoke,IL 61561 How similar to the innocent appear- SILVER LINING 3

"Theentrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth under- standing unto the simple." Light From The Word (Ps.119:130) Writings based October 1995 on God's Word

God's Plan For Family Unity - IX This final article in a series on the children is short. We must make the 13:17). family focuses attention on the impor- most of the opportunities that we have to Children must also be taught to be tance of the proper home atmosphere, teach our children and to be with them. obedient to government. "Let every souf the consequences of neglect and the re- They will soon have other interests, and be subject unto the higher powers. For wards that obedient children bring to time that is gone can never be regained. there is no power but of God: the powers their parents. How sad it would be if we spent our time that be are ordained of God" (Rom. In a world filled with strife and an- trying to provide the material blessings 13: 1). The only exception is when a law guish, we can give our children a great for our children and failed to provide the of the land is in direct conflict with the blessing if we provide them with a home spiritual blessings. We may realize too Word of God. that has a Godly atmosphere. Our chil- late that we have made a sad mistake. The consequences that parents and dren need a refuge from the world. They Among the lessons that we need to children face as a result of the neglect of need the security of knowing that their teach our children are the responsibilities parental duty are serious. In Proverbs we home is free from the turbulence that is that children have to their parents. Chil- read, "A wise son maketh a glad father: characteristic of so many homes today. dren must learn to "Honor thy father and but a foolish man despiseth his mother" If our children are not able to notice a mother," as God commanded (Matt. and "There is a generation that curseth difference in the atmosphere in our 15:4). One of the definitions of honor is their father, and doth not bless their homes as compared to the atmosphere one whose worth brings respect. This mother" (Prov. 15:20; 30:11). Not only they feel in school or other places, we implies that honor must be earned. Cer- can neglect bring shame to the parents, need to examine why our homes are like tainly, we should teach our children to but the consequences are felt for genera- the homes of the world. honor us, but our behavior and attitudes tions to come. "... .for I the Lord thy God The characteristics of a Godly envi- must be such that we are worthy of the am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of ronmentshould be evident in our homes. honor. the fathers upon the children unto the Our homes should be a place where we Obedience to parents is another les- third and fourth generation of them that and our children want to be; it should be son that must be taught. "Children obey hate me" (Deut. 5:9). a place where we find a balance of indi- your parents in the Lord: for this is right" Sometimes faithful parents see their viduality and group activity; it should be (Eph. 6:1-3). It must be remembered children go astray and we wonder what a place where we feel a part of each that the only way for children to obey this went wrong. At times like these we take other's lives and yet we are recognized commandment is for parents to be in the comfort in knowing that we have the for our individuality. Lord. We undermine our own authority promises of God that our efforts are not Most of all, perhaps, is the need for our if we do not live in the Spirit and walk in in vain. "Train up a child in the way he homes to be a place where the Lord is the Spirit. should go: and when he is old he will not the centerpiece of our home, and He Jesus himself offered us an example depart from it" (Prov. 22:6). We also must be not only our Saviour, but also of obedience to parents. Obedience to have the promise that with God nothing our Lord and Master. We can learn from godly parents helps children learn to be shall be impossible" (Luke 1:37). the example of Joshua who said, obedient to God, to the church, and to Although the responsibilities of raising "...choose you this day whom ye will appropriate civil authorities. The Bible children are great and can at times seem serve ...but as for me and my house, we teaches us that obedience to God is nec- overwhelming, the rewards of faithful will serve the Lord." (Joshua 24:15). essary for entrance to the Kingdom of parents are beyond measure. After all Our homes should be a place where God. Ifa child never learns obedience at the work of raising our children we have our children's friends are welcome. home, it is questionable if he will ever one final reward to think upon, "I have While this must be limited to a reasonable learn obedience to God. no greater joy than to hear that my chil- amount of time, welcoming their friends It is also necessary for children to learn dren walk in truth" (III John 4). Every to visit could provide an opportunity to obedience to a God-fearing, Bible-be- effort that we make in teaching our chil- expose other children to a Godly atmos- lieving church. "Obey them that have the dren the ways of the Lord are not in vain, phere who otherwise may never have rule over you, and submit yourselves: for as they lead to the greatest reward of that opportunity. they watch for your souls, as they that all---eternity with our Lord. In Psalm 39 and 90 we are reminded must give account, that they may do it to number our days, and time with our with joy, and not with grief..." (Heb.

An editorial committee of elder brothers is preparing articles for this section of the Silver Lining to address some of the special needs of our times. Suggestions for subjects are welcome and can be sent to: Silver Lining Editorials, Grabill, In 46741 . 4 SILVER LINING

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN Mission Committee

... The harvest truly ISplenteous, but the lapourers are few: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers Into his harvest. Matthew 9:37-38 Taking Ihe Oospello IXllan, Mexico s we have previously reported to our brotherhood As we consider that many have never heard the gospel, Athrough this page, the Mission Committee is and think about the opportunity for salvation which has supporting the ministry of Bro. Marshall and Sis. Janice been extended to us, it sobers our hearts. We have done Heinold in Ixtlan, Mexico. Initially, we approved that they absolutely nothing to deserve the grace of God, and it is would conduct worship services for a period of six only by His mercy that we are beneficiaries. Someday months. During this time, Bro. Marshall is continuing to each of us will give an account to God based upon what search for a tract of land to be used as a site for a home we know. We need to consider this very seriously. where unwanted boys would be housed and sustained physically and spiritually. The Heinolds live in a small, Elders Visit Ixtlan Site modest building which is also used for worship services In July, Elder brothers David Wiegand, Charles and Sunday school. . Hemmer, and Marvin Leman traveled to Ixtlan to observe the proj ect. They gathered facts and became better Sunday School Classes acquainted with the work. As this project moves forward, Between 20 and 30 children come to Sunday school each future step is studied carefully with prayer. regularly. There are two classes, one for age five and under They looked at three parcels of land which have and the other for those over age five. The younger class potential for the establishment of a boys' home and ranch. uses materials from Apostolic Christian Publications, and At this time, there is not enough information available to the older one uses the Bible. Emphasis is placed upon make a decision on purchasing property. memorization of Bible verses, plus teaching the children what the Bible is and how it is arranged. This is often Meeting with Nazarene Officials difficult, for many of the children cannot read or write. The brothers also had an opportunity to discuss the project with Elder Horacio Roldan and a minister from the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarene) in Argentina. Elder Roldan has the oversight of their Mexican efforts, and he expressed a sincere desire that we continue to use their facilities for our ministry in Ixtlan, in which they have no spiritual involvement. Plans for the Future After the three Elder brothers returned from their trip, they reported to both the Mission and World Relief Committees. At the Princeville conference, the project was discussed by the Elder body. The Heinolds were approved to continue this project through the year of 1996. By sending reports of their activities, they are keeping With patience and love the gospel message is brought to these the brethren at home fully informed. children who have not had previous exposure to the truth. We pray that the Lord will give us guidance in this project in Mexico. It is the sincere desire of the Mission Committee, as well as Bro. Marshall and Sis. Janice, that Sunday Worship Services only God's will would be done. Each are willing to submit Fifteen to twenty adults usually attend the worship to one another and God's guidance, trusting Him for services, along with some of the children, making a direction. We earnestly solicit the prayers of the congregation of somewhere around 40 souls. Most of the brotherhood regarding this effort. adults are women. In many third world countries where we have activities, the men do not exhibit the interest in FOR FURTHER Apostolic Christian Mission Committee learning of Jesus. Perhaps it is viewed as weakness, or INFORMA nON P.O. Box 23356 possibly their hearts have been hardened by generations PLEASE CONTACT: Overland Park, KS 66223 of sin and unbelief. (913) 681-3796 SILVER LINING 5

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN World Relief

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, e'specially unto them who are of the household offalth, GALATIANS 6: 10

churches were sold. When commun- until Friday morning meeting with II we suner, we shall ism fell, the situation changed, and their elders and visiting numerous people began attending services again. brethren and their work places. The also reign with him... There have been a number of converts, European Board is initiating a most from our background of faith. program of self-help in hopes of arly in September, brethren fr~m The brethren now feel we should providing opportunities for them to Ethe USA visited various countries continue the work of restoring support themselves. This will take in Eastern Europe for the purpose of churches and building new ones which time, but a beginning has been made. evaluating past efforts, assessin.g ~he has been going on for several years. Food packages come from our current situation, and determining Bluffton Distribution future actions. The group consisted of Center each month, and Elders Gene Marti and Nathan Steffen, "The persecution of believers by the Romanians feel this plus Bros. Louis Bikadi, Gene Leh- war, communism, poverty, and work is vitally necessary. man and his wife, Sis. Verna. A full Many elderly people doc~entary report of this trip will be the uncertainty of living a normal depend upon these pack- printed in future issues. life resulted in a large scale ages for basic survival emigration, as well as the deaths needs. There were fami- FirstMeetings in of many members." lies who suffered from Szeged, Hungary the cold last winter, and The group traveled on some varied the need here continues flight schedules, coming together on They estimate financial needs of to be great. Unemployment and Saturday September 2nd in the newly around $400,000 to provide facilities inflation are both high, bringing much constru~ted church building in for all the believers. This is under misery to all people. As we continue Szeged, Hungary. There is also a consideration by the Mission Commit- to support our brethren, through food nursing home facility under the same tee. Although not many of our packages and other assistance we roof which they toured that day. On brethren live in the war zone, all are monitor the situation closely. Sunday, services were held in S~eged affected by the embargo and refugee in the morning, and Oroshaza in the situation. Travel is difficult, vehicles Ukraine afternoon. The brethren stayed to- are few, and we are considering The political situation in Ukraine is gether in Szeged, meeting with vari.ous buying several vans for the purpose actually worse than in Romania. The brethren there until Tuesday evenmg. of helping our people to come same problems of unemployment and together. There have been nearly Following is a summary ~f ~mdir:gs inflation exist along with lack of order in the countries we are assisting With 200,000 refugees of Serbian bac~- in society. However, in cooperation ground who have fled into Yugoslavia material aid. with the German brethren, we have from Bosnia. Some of these are being supported our members there by furn- Yugoslavia cared for in homes of our members. ishing them tractors, sewing machines, They estimate somewhere around 110 plus clothing shipments each year. Brethren came to Szeged from members will probably be forced from Yugoslavia, the border of which !s Few members live in the city, and the their homes in areas where the fighting others can grow food for themselves. only around 10 miles away. It IS is getting closer, and they also will After viewing an excellent account of apparent, that as expected th~ g~eate~t need care. In consideration of these usage of previous funds, we left about needs among our people e~lst III this needs, they have requested we increase tormented land. At one time, over $40,000 for fuel and foodstuffs over our present monthly support from the coming winter. We feel they are 20000 members of our faith lived in $7,500 to $10,000. We have also making progress in Ukraine. thi~ country but their number is now arranged for an additional $10,000 to about 15% ~fthat. The persecution of be set aside for unexpected needs. believers by war, communism, With adequate contact via phone and Expression of Thanks poverty, and the unce~ainty of living fax, the European Board is regularly Financial support from our brethren a normal life resulted III a large scale informed. is vital to all these programs, and the emigration, as well as the deaths of European brethren thank you from the many members. As a result, the Romania heart for every deed oflove and mercy churches became neglected and num- The group entered Romania on done in the name of Jesus Christ. May bers in attendance dropped. Some Wednesday, September 6, and spent God bless you for it. 6 SILVER LINING

Caribbean Update Haiti Coordinators Needed The concept oflong term coordinators for Haiti building projects was approved by the World Relief Committee. We are seeking several couples or brothers who would have a desire to serve as coordinators, living in Haiti, for a period up to six months. United States The coordinators would be involved in assisting and coordinating Apostolic Christian work teams, and also aiding in our other World Reliefprojects in Haiti. We ask that you prayerfully consider this, and if you have an interest, contact:

Roger Sauder, Chairman Caribbean Board 6251 S.W. 5th. St.

Plantation, FL 33317 APOSTOUC CHRISllAN Phone (305) 584-0947 World Relief Work Team Dates The following are dates for work teams in Haiti and Jamaica for the literacy program (school buildings) during the coming 1996 winter work season. If you wish to volunteer for a work team, please contact the coordinator listed below. Should you not be able to contact the coordinator, please call Bro. Harold Witzig at 309/266-6263.

HAITI February 2-10,1996 JAMAICA HAITI - MEBSH This team is filled.

Coordinator: Craig Emch 11856 Miller Road Sterling, OH 44276 216/939-4591 January 3-11,1996 JAMAICA-CCCD (Caribbean February 16-24, 1996 Christian Center for the Deaf) January 12-20, 1996 HAITI - MEBSH This team is filled. HAITI - MEBSH (Missions of Location to be announced by March 8-16, 1996 Evangelical Baptists of South Haiti) Bob Stewart This team is filled. JAMAICA - CCCD Coordinator: Jim Walter Kingston Site (scheduled for spring Coordinator: Glen Hackenjos 26 Timber Ridge break at many colleges). 10564 Haverly Fairbury, IL 61739 Coordinator: Harold Witzig El Monte, CA 91731 815/692-3158 308 N. 2nd St. 818/442-4957 815/692-2851 Fax Morton, IL 61550 309/266-6263 309/266-8575 Fax January 26-February 3, 1996 March 1-9, 1996 HAITI - PALM GROVE HAITI - MEBSH May 17-25, 1996 This team is filled. Location to be announced by JAMAICA - CCCD Bob Stewart Deaf Village Site (scheduled for end of Coordinator: Tim Butikofer college term at most colleges). 609 Mill St. Coordinator: Phil Isabell Coordinator: Mike Finley Elgin, IA 52141 16746 S. 380 W. Box 176 Home: 319/426-5486 Rem ington, IN 47977 Carlock, IL 6 I725 Office: 319/426-5585 219/261-3541 3091376-7301 Fax: 319/426-5586 219/261-2860 Fax 309/923-7243 Fax SlLVER LINING 7

- NOTICE- CASSETTES FROM EUROPE Repair and Distribution of Worn Bibles, Bible Story Books, Hymns of Zion, Tabernacle or Gospel Hymn Books Westill have a supply of the cassette tapes produced in Austria and Hun- We're continuing to send used books overseas. Almost daily we receive requests in the gary containing beloved hymns of our mail for Bibles. You may get your books to either of us or Wing or Bluffton World Relief old Heft (Long Book) and Zion's Harp Centers. Hymnals. Jerry and Arlene Banwart Phil and Gloria Grant All profits from the sale of these Box 181 C, 307 W. First St. 6476 S.R. 111 tapes go to Europe, where the money Congerville, IL 61729 or Antwerp, OH 45813 is distributed among our very needy (309) 448-2416 (419) 258-2197 brethren in the Eastern European countries of East Germany, Hungary, Romania and others. The Heft or Long Book tapes were APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN BIBLE DISTRIBUTION recorded by Bro. Josef Farkasch, who is a music professor near Salzburg, Bibles Distributed By Our Churches Austria. He plays the classical guitar Eleven Years --- August 1983 thru July 1995 --- 321,754 and many other instruments on three tapes of songs from the Long Book. Bibles Distributed --- Twelfth Year Some include singing. "Holy Love" and "Blest Be the Tie" tapes recorded in Hungary, feature or- chestra and choral renditions of songs from the Zion's Harp and Long Book, MONTH TO DATE as well as many of their Hungarian August 1995 -- 3,834 3,834 hymns. We have received a great response in the sale of these five tapes and wish to thank everyone for their past sup- port. The Heft (Long Book) tapes include three volumes. Volume I includes *Note---792 Romanian Bibles and Testaments shipped songs 1-11, 13-18; Volume II includes 770 Romanian Bibles and Testaments, 2nd shipment songs 12, 19-31; Volume III includes 234 Romanian Bibles and Testaments, 3rd shipment songs 33-48. Each tape costs $8.00. For shipping costs on orders of 1-5 tapes, add $.75 extra for each tape. On orders of 6 tapes or more, add only $.30 NOTE: Sets of Braille Bibles are available to give to the blind and extra for each tape. Make checks for KJV, Old and New Testaments, on cassette tapes for those who can no Long Book Tape payable to the Long longer read the large print. Also, pocket testaments with Psalms and Book Tape Fund. Proverbs are available. The two tapes, "Holy Love", a tape of orchestra, and "Blest Be the Tie", which has both orchestra and singing, are available at $7.00 for each tape. Program Assistant/Direct For shipping costs on orders of 1-5 tapes, add $.75 extra for each tape. On Care Provider orders of6 or more tapes, add only $.30 Lakeside Terrace, ICF/MR, in Sabetha, KS is looking extra for each tape. Make checks for for individuals to work as Program Assistants. This job requires one to be responsible for the daily care and imple- Hungarian tapes to the person you or- menting instructional programs for our residents. The der from. mental demands of this job include following directions, organizing time, and communicating with Long Book tapes and Hungarian various people. The physical demands include physical strength to lift and position physically tapes may be ordered from: disabled adults. Thejob requirements include: 1) pre-employment physical, 2) nurse aide or previous experience Don and Lorna Schrock with handicapped adults or children, 3) being creative, flexible and willing to learn new ideas, 4) 100 Forest View Road being positive and caring, sensitive to others' needs, 5) able to maintain confidentiality. Morton, IL 61550 Lakeside Terrace is a 12 bed home to 5 women and 7 men with developmental disabilities. It (309) 266-6810 is affiliated with the Apostolic Christian Home for the Aged in Sabetha, KS. This home opened in April of 1991. Lakeside Terrace is a home with Christian background and ideals. Any individual interested in applying for a job, please call or write to Sheila Moser, RSD Dennis and Beth Feucht Lakeside Terrace 317 North Third 1100 Harrison Morton, IL 61550 Sabetha,lCS 66534 (309) 266-9498 (913) 284-0005 8 SILVER LINING

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OUR BRETHREN IN HUNGARY Beautiful singing of praise to our Lord has been put on 5 tapes by our brethren in Hungary. These new tapes are being offered, with glory and honor given to God, to raise money to publish a new WeAre hymn book which will be a combination of our Fully Staffed! Hymns of Zion and The Gospel Hymns. Gateway Woods is fully Five 60 min. Tapes Available: Delivery in September 1995 staffed for the first time in sev- From European Churches eral years with John Stoller as 1.) Budapest with guests: Dunavecse, Paks, Nagydorog churches our new Child Care Supervisor 2.) Baja and Ersekcsanad churches and John and Peggy Jackson 3.) Oroshaza with guests: Bekescsaba, Bekessamson churches joining our team as Alterna te 4.) Dunavecse Childrens Chorus 5.) Szeged with guests: Hodmezovasarhely churches Houseparents. Thanks for your $10 each or $45/set, includes shipping, American Funds prayers in the past, for our pre- "These tapes are made only for glory to God. Our wish that sisters sent program, and for the fu- and brothers in the States will listen them also for glory to God." ture! Elder Bro. Pap Janos

This project is being overseen by Elder Bro. Ben Maibach APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN and Elder Bro. Wendell Gudeman along with the Francesville HOME FOR THE and Detroit churches. HANDICAPPED To order, contact the following individuals: 1.) Sis. Dorine Kurkowski 4.) Bro. Dennis Virkler "Be still, and know that I am 3540 Prairie Rejoice Records God: I will be exalted among the Berkley, MI 48072 Ringger Ranch Recording heathen, I will be exalted in the 810/544-2707 RR 1 Box 217B earth." Carlock, IL 61725 Psalms 46: 10 2.) Sis. Holly Barton 5.) Sis. Peg Schieler 35502 Woodfield RR 2 Box 50 We appreciate the opportunity Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Roanoke, IL 61561 to serve the Lord by helping in the 810/489-1164 309/923-7513 lives of others. Sometimes those 3.) Sis Harriet Orcsik 6.) Bro. Roger Ward needs are high, and we feel unable 2670-5 Meadowbrooke Lane RR2 Box 74a to meet them or have trouble find- Windsor, ONT, CANADA N8T2Y4 Francesville, IN 47946 ing the time needed to meet them. 519/945-9964 219/567-2687 We need to slow down enough to remember that no matter where Send U.S. Funds With Orders God has called us and no matter what the responsibility, that God in our Special Olympics program pool. It doesn't seem possible for is still God. We will never be able and many enjoy being outdoors, our summer to be drawing to a to have all the answers or solve all walking and riding bikes on nice close already. the problems. We each need to be days. One of the bigger events November Birthdays for all our sure that our lives include time to each year is the Pumpkin Festival facilities are as follows: ACHH- stop and know that He is God and Parade. This year the parade was Susie McGinley (1), Kathy Knapp to know that He knows the need September 16 and a large group (5), Tom Manley (8), Kay Ellis (9), and knows the answer. attended. Some were also able to Bernice Heiniger (11), Sam Sigu- An Ice Cream Social was held on attend the festival and get one of las (13), Janet Worner (17), Kristie Saturday, September 9, for all our those delicious pork chop sand- Furrer (18). At OAKWOOD - residents and their families. This wiches. Rhonda Pullen (4), Keith was a huge success, enjoyed by all Outdoor swimming weather is Weyeneth (4), Marian Funk (20). and the weather cooperated, too. over, but in the colder months we At LINDEN - Ken Clauss (2), Jane Many residents spend their time are able to use the Eureka College Aberle (14). At 200 HAZEL- SILVER LINING 9

WOOD - Alan Unsicker (15). first time in several years. God is dressed in all of his gear. God faithful. blessed us with perfect weather so We rejoice with two of our for- we were also able to enjoy a picnic GATEWAY WOODS mer residents who have recently at a nearby park. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN saw their need to repent before the We have also been studying the CIDLDREN'S HOME Holy One. Steve Acosta in the color red and letters A-D. Each Carol Schrock Washington church and Randy week the children memorize a It's school time again! Every- Fessenden in the Chicago church verse beginning with the letter of one is getting back into the routine have already tasted the Lord's the week. It is amazing how of studying and learning. It takes goodness and felt the love of the quickly the children can learn the a lot of motivation on each stu- brethren. We trust God will en- verses and how long the verses dent's part to do their best. We able them to be faithful followers stay with them. encourage them to keep up the and servants. October will be another busy good work and effort! To all who believe: Press on! month in our preschool. We will As I observe them in their stud- "Benot overcome of evil, but over- be learning about transportation ies, I am reminded of God's desire come evil with good." (Romans and music. Orange is our featured for me to learn His truths and to 12:21) color and letters E-H will be stud- teach them! "And these words, ied. Near the end of the month we which I command thee this day, will be holding our annual fun- shall be in thine heart: And thou APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN draiser, the Trike-a-thon. The shalt teach them diligently unto PRESCHOOL children will raise money to bene- thy children, and shalt talk of Athens, Alabama fit our Preschool for each lap they them when thou sittest in thine Tricia Baumgartner ride on their tricycles around a house, and when thou walkest by course. The children are already the way, and when thou liest "Thou wilt keep him in perfect practicing at playtime! down, and when thou risest up." peace, whose mind is stayed on Just one month after moving to (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). May we en- thee: because he trusteth in thee." Athens, our new teacher, Sis. Tri- courage each other to be students Isaiah 26:3 cia Baumgartner (Bro. Keith and and teachers of the Word! Sis. Ruth, Bluffton, IN), made Kellie N. has moved into the It is such a blessing to see how known her engagement to Bro. Schrock home. We welcome her the children can focus their minds Dan Tucker (Jerry and Sarah) of and trust God will help her make on the Lord and keep the world Bluffton. "Miss Trish" is moving the changes necessary to move out. While driving to our destina- back to Bluffton during her en- home again. tion on a recent field trip, one of gagement, and we wish them Thanks to Bro. Aden Kuenzi the children started calling out, "I God's richest blessings. However, (Silverton, OR) for his volunteer see the cross that Jesus died on! after they are married, Bro. Dan service. May God bless you! It's on the floor of your car." I and Sis. Tricia feel it is the Lord's After months of progress and looked at the child, smiled and will to begin their lives as one in delays, the Houseparent Apart- wondered what she was talking Athens, AL. Since Sis. Tricia is ment addition to the East House is about. After letting her out of the leaving, we will have a substitute complete and the Grafs have been car, I looked to see what made her teacher in her class for two able to move in. We are thankful so excited. The floor mat had a months. Please be prayerful for to the many volunteers who helped design with a cross on it. What an this teacher and our school, be- with the architecture, masonry, encouragement to know that our cause the children take a little painting, finishing, wallpaper and children's minds are stayed on time to adjust to new situations. landscape. Him! Another matter needing prayer Bro. John and Sis. Peggy Jack- During the month of September is our semi-annual board meeting son of Leo (formerly of Bay City, we have been learning about emo- to be held the last weekend of Oc- MI) have been hired as our new tions and community helpers. Be- tober. Faithful brothers from Alternate Houseparents. They cause of this, we enjoyed a trip to many states will be coming here to have a clear calling from God and the fire station as well as the police make decisions about Preschool. are ready to serve on our team. station. The children were able to May God give them wisdom to di- With the hiring ofJohn and Peggy, climb through a police car, hear rect us in the Lord's work. we are now fully staffed for the the sirens, and view a fireman 10 SILVER LINING

Bro. Doyle Frauhiger (Bluffton ALABAMA, ATHENS ARIZONA, PHOENIX North, IN) and family as our visit- Pam Moore Ron and Ev Hoerr ing minister. We are thankful. After my five-year-old boy fin- The welcome mat is always out ished his "Now I lay me down to "Obey them that have the rule but our weather is getting very sleep ..." prayer the other evening, over you, and submit yourselves: nice with moderate temperatures. he asked me to stay with him while for they watch for your souls, as Despite no rain for over 100 days he prayed again, praying "Dear they that must give account, that and high temperatures, we en- God, please don't let me have any they may do it with joy, and not joyed visitors all summer. cavities at the dentist tomorrow, with grief: for that is unprofitable We have received another dou- and please help my jaw to quit for you." ble blessing this month. Bro. Ray hurtin'." I knew he had been wor- Hebrews 13:17 and Sis. Wendy Blunier hada baby rying about the possibility of hav- boy, Nolan James, on August 29. ing a cavity, because his ''jaw was We gathered on three Wednes- His sister, Kaylea, and grandpar- hurtin"', so he took it to the Lord day evenings to listen to the Con- ents, Bro. Wilmer and Sis. Sylvia in prayer, fully expecting the Lord ference tapes. Praise the Lord and Blunier (Roanoke, IL), also wel- to take care of it. If only we had let us give thanks that the Elder come him. the faith of a little child, even in Brothers in our faith meet and On September 7, Bro. Mark and the smallest of matters. study to guide and lead us on the Sis. Stacey Steffen became first- We have had quite a few hospi- road to our Eternal Home. If we time parents when little Hannah talized this past month: Christy can have a no "me-ism" attitude, Christine was born. Happy grand- Thomas and Sis. Eunice Kelley have humility, contentment, be parents are Bro. Robert and Sis. have had surgery, and Sis. Nancy obedient and be submissive to God Christine Baum and Bro. Carl and Sizemore was hospitalized. They Almighty and His Word, we can be Sis. Myrna Steffen. all need our prayers of faith. Roy filled with the Holy Spirit and our The start of the World Relief and Christine Barnett need our church can be preserved. meetings began on September 15. prayers, as Roy has been ill this Loved ones, it is the duty of eve- Sis. Jan Elsasser and Sis. Sophia past month. ryone to live a better life, not a Huber have materials to make We had our monthly potluck bitter one. health kits. What a worthy way dinner at church on Sunday, Sep- For some "Do's",Galatians 5:22- for a little help to make a big dif- tember 17. We always enjoy the 23 will guide us. ference. extra fellowship and food! Cory Langhofer (Bro. Erik and On September 5, Elder Bro. Jon We were happy to hear the en- Sis. Cindy) and Steven Dotterer Kokanovich had graveside serv- gagement announced of Sis. Tricia (Bro. John and Sis. Jeanne) have ices for Sis. Lena Vege. Sis. Lena, Baumgartner (currently of Ath- the peace a convert strives for and 90, had been in a nursing facility ens, AL) and Bro. Dan Tucker are growing richer in the blessed for some years. We will remember (Bluffton, IN). Sis. Tricia recently assurance while waiting to give her as always caring for the sick. moved to Athens to teach at the their testimony. Hospital patients were Floran Preschool. We hope and pray that Sowing seed for future believers Klopfenstein and Sis. Esther Har- their plans to establish their home is under way again, as Sunday mon. in Athens followingtheir marriage Schoolhas resumed. We ask God's will come to pass. They would be blessings on the children and Note of Thanks: a wonderful addition to our fellow- teachers. My parents and I are grateful ship. Labor Day weekend was great for God's mercy and your many As always, we look forward to Christian fellowship, fun and food, prayers before, during and after visitors in Athens. Church serv- as our junior and senior high Sun- two major surgeries. Thank you, ices begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday day School classes went to San Di- also, for the cards, calls, flowers, and 7:00 p.m, on Wednesday. ego. Thank you, San Diego folks food, gifts and a special thanks for and our teachers and spouses for spiritual encouragement. Note: SUbscription renewals for what one lad called "a great time". Jim Laukhuf the Athens church are due in the How fine to hear our youth enjoy Bro. Alvin and Sis. Katherine month of October for the Silver a Christ-centered time fellowship- Laukhuf Lining. ping! Labor Day weekend brought SILVER LINING 11

ARIZONA, PRESCO'IT Sis. Martha Blessman is still not lessly organized to help revive this assembling with us but I'm sure special time here in our small con- We have had a goodly number she is with us in spirit. God bless gregation, and to all who willingly gather for church services all sum- you, Sis. Martha. volunteered their time and efforts mer. Keep coming! Fall is teasing us; today is Sep- to make this all possible. It truly Thanks to Bro. Bill Dotterer, tember 18 and this morning it was was a blessing to all! Bro. James Emch and Bro. Ken actually cool outside! Our high We're happy once again to have Lawson for coming this past should be around 90 degrees to- June Ringger (Bluffton, IN) back month. day. in our midst as she is working as a traveling nurse. Welcome back, June! ARIZONA, TUCSON CAJAFORNIA,ALTADENA Lisa Knapp Joy Nenadov "Andthe very God of peace sanc- Sis. Lucy Knapp was elected to tify you wholly; and I pray God replace Sis. Emy Streitmatter as "For the grace of God that your whole spirit and soul and teacher to our grade school Sun- bringeth salvation hath appeared body be preserved blameless unto day School class. We pray the Lord to all men, teaching us that, deny- the coming of our Lord Jesus will direct her heart towards the ing ungodliness, and worldly lusts, Christ." things He would have her to pass we should live soberly, I Thess. 5:23 on to the children. righteously, and godly, in this pre- Sis. Emy has left us to work in sent world. These things speak, Canada for a short period and then and exhort, and rebuke with all CAJAFORNIA, SAN DIEGO she willbe heading back to Illinois. authority. Let no man despise Rose Huette We thank her for her time and thee." efforts here in Tucson. May the Titus 2:11-12,15 Now In The Days of Youth Lord richly bless you, Sis. Emy! Weare pleased to welcome two Greetings to all! Now in the days of youth, sisters to Tucson: Sis. Keri Baum As we again had the privilege to When life flows fresh and free and Sis. Nicole Baum are both at- listen to the Conference tapes, Thou Lord of all our hearts and tending the U of A and assembling may we diligently heed the warn- lives, with us. We are grateful for two ings and exhortations brought to We give ourselves to Thee more sisters to add to our num- us by our beloved Elder Brothers, Our fervent gift receive, bers. Welcome to Tucson! who with great care and concern And fit us to fulfill, Our Sunday School Bible Class for each member of the body of Through all our days, in all our was very privileged to travel to San Christ, stirred up our minds by ways, Diego, CA for a weekend of fellow- way of remembrance. With clear Our heavenly Father's will. ship with the Altadena, Phoenix cut instructions on what we must and San Diego Bible Classes. We do to truly be called a "true be- Teach us wherever we live, so appreciate all the efforts made liever", may our hearts be obedient To act as in Thy sight on our behalf by the San Diego and submissive to God's Holy And do what Thou wouldst have people. Everything was done so Word and to our precious church us do, weIland withsomuchlove. A note and brotherhood. We're thankful With radiant delight! of thanks, too, to the Phoenix Sun- to have had the opportunity once Not choosing what is great, day School for letting us catch a more to be reminded. Nor spurning what is small, ride on their bus! God bless you "Building on the Rock - Jesus But take as from Thy hands our all! Christ" was the theme of our Vaca- tasks, Elder Bro. Jon Kokanovich and tion Bible School held on August And glorify them all. his wife, Sis. Nancy, were with us 25-26. With this being our first for a Sunday service this month. one in many years, we're so thank- Teach us to love the true, We were down to one minister for ful that everything went smooth. The beautiful and pure, a period and Elder Bro. Jon came Special thanks to visiting minis- And let us not for one short hour to offer Bro. Curt some relief. tering Bro. Doug Wagenbach An evil thought endure. Thankyou, Bro. Jon, for your serv- (Escondido, CA) for having the But give us grace to stand, ice. adult class, to those who so tire- Decidedbrave and strong, 12 SILVER LINING

The lovers of all holy things, us having a visiting minister the The foes of all things wrong. ONTARIO, KITCHENER first and third weekends of each CANADA month and taped services the Spirit of Christ, Laura Baxter other Sundays. We are also meet- Do Thou our first bright days Greetings in Jesus Christ our ing for mid-week services on inspire, Saviour! We have been blessed Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. That we may live the life this past month with many visitors We are thankful for Bro. Walter Of love and loftiest desire, and ministers to share the Word of and Sis. Margaret Fortenbacher And be by Thee prepared God with us. We are thankful for for opening their home to our con- For larger years to come Elder Bros. Ben Maibach and gregation to have services in for And for the life ineffable Mark Bahr (Detroit, MI) and Bro. the past several years. Now God Within the Father's home. Walter Steffen (Milford, IN) for has directed us to a small school Zion's Praises #772 the efforts and sacrifices to be with house in our area to hold services us. in. We are thankful for His provi- Over Labor Day weekend, the sion. Bible Classes and junior Bible "For as often as ye eat this Classes from Tucson, Phoenix and bread, and drink this cup, ye do Altadena were here for a wonder- shew the Lord's death till he COLORADO, DENVER ful weekend offellowship, love and come." Chuck and Naomi Wiegand instruction. Bro. Fred Witzig (Al- I Cor. 11:26 Greetings across the many tadena) gave an inspirational mes- miles! Now that the summer has sage to all gathered at the park How wonderful it was to be able ended and school is back into full Saturday night where we gathered to partake in Holy Communion swing, the number of visitors has for a picnic. Thanks to all who again and to "show the Lord's decreased making our church came and God's richest blessings death." Sharing Communion with seem a little bit empty. We really upon all of you. us was Elder Bros. Ben Maibach enjoyed all those who came out to Elder Bro. John Klotzle (Al- and Mark Bahr. spend time in Colorado, especially tadena) and his wife, Sis. Lois, those who shared the whole sum- spent a Sunday with us recently. "And God shall WIpe away all mer with us. We once again had to We thank them both for coming. tears from their eyes; and there bid farewell to Bro. Lloyd and Sis. Our love and prayers are with shall be no more death, neither Margaret Pflederer (Sarasota, FL) them as they are preparing for a sorrow, nor crying, neither shall as they ended their annual vaca- trip to India. We wish them and there be any more pain: for the tion to Dillon, CO. Lord willing, the others accompanying them a former things are passed away." we will be able to spend time with safe trip with many blessings. Revelation 21:4 them again next year. May God go with you and then bring you safely back again. Our deepest sympathy goes out God be with you till we meet again The Brotherhood Conference to Bro. Jim Baxter, as his mother, Keep love's banner floating o'er tapes are being shared with us Mrs. Marilyn Neeb, passed away you Wednesday nights. It is a blessing recently. Let us remember to pray Smite death's threat'ning wave to be able to hear the kind encour- for him and all those who have lost before you aging words of love and exhorta- loved ones. God be with you till we meet again. tion by our faithful Elder brothers. Bro. David Fortenbacher would Hymns of Zion #216 Bro. Bill Minger is hospitalized like to thank everyone who prayed again and willbe moved to another for him and sent cards after his Bro. Chris and Sis. Barb nursing home. We miss him and accident this past spring. He is Johnson have felt God's direction pray that he might grow stronger back to work; thanks to God for to move to Detroit, MI for tempo- each day. His healing powers. rary employment opportunities. Bro. Rory Strahm is doing fairly Anyone that would like to visit We wish them the Lord's protec- well following his recent surgery. is always welcome. Please contact tion and hope they will assemble It was ajoy to have himjoin us for Bro. Walter Fortenbacher (519) with us again soon. We bid fare- worship services again after a 699-4133 or Bro. Jim Baxter (519) well to Bro. John and Sis. Joleen lengthy absence. 699-5081 for directions. A recent Elder as they plan to worship with change in our schedule has led to the Winthrop, MN congregation. SILVER LINING 13

Sis. Tina Wackerle has felt God's of love. turn. calling to return home to Bay City, We are thankful for our recover- Every month I include the direc- MI. We also would like to say ing hospital patients. They are tions for finding the hotel "goodbye"to Jake Wiegand (Dale Sis. Sue Moser (Chris), Sis. (Church) in one of the last para- and Sis. Freidora Wiegand, Christine Virkler (Bro. Ken), Sis. graphs of my article. More and Eureka, IL) as he leaves this area Miriam Reutter (Bro. Dean), and more people are out here on busi- to move back home to Eureka, IL. Cheryl Farnham (Steve). We wish ness and staying downtown, rely- Weare saddened by the number them God's blessings for a speedy ing on METRO for transportation. of people moving away, but are recovery. We are easily accessible by public encouraged by the arrival of Bro. transportation. Take the METRO Dean and Sis. Amy Kaisner. They Orange Line to West Falls Church have found employment at a guest DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and the 5S bus stops at the hotel. ranch and are living in Westcliffe, WASmNGTON Or call any ofus and we will be glad CO. Henrietta Meyer to pick you up at the METRO sta- These moves have left some va- This month we said farewell to tion; it is only a little over three cancies to be filled. Bro. Chuck Bro. Duane and Sis. Bonnie Rocke. miles from the hotel. Wiegand has accepted the respon- His next assignment is taking Services are held the first, third sibilities of World Relief Treas- them to Wisconsin. They will be and fourth Sundays of the month urer-Representative. Bro. Chuck worshipping in Minneapolis. Al- at Tysons Westpark Hotel, located and Sis. Naomi Wiegand have though they have only been with about one mile west of the Beltway taken on the duties of Silver Lin- us for six months, they will be (1-495)on Route 7. Services are at ing Correspondent. missed as they leave. 10:30 and 12:30. Some from the We are thankful to have had It seems like we have been say- area meet in the hotel dining room Elder Bro. Nathan Steffen (Elgin, ing "Good-bye" often this year. for breakfast at 9:00. Ifthere is an IL) and Bro. Paul Messner (Win- This month we were able to say interest expressed by our visitors, throp, MN) with us to share the "Welcome";actually it is "Welcome we gather Saturday evening for precious Word of God. May God Back" to Bro. Barry Steffen from fellowship and/or singing. bless them richly for their loving Bluffton. He was here last sum- For more information, assis- labors. mer for an internship and has tance, orjust to let us know you are taken a position with the govern- in the area, please call Bro. Matt ment. Fetter (703) 860-5947 or Bro. Ken CONNECTICUT, ROCKVILLE We have been blessed this sum- Martin (703) 444-9085. Dawn Winans - Peggy Bahler mer with visitors. Our visiting June 17 was the wedding day of ministers this month were Bros. Kristen Zahner (Bro. Dale and Sis. Andrew Virkler (Croghan, NY), FLORIDA, FT. LAUDERDALE Harriet) and Chris Alexander. Doug Grimm (Sabetha, KS) and Mary Ann Klaus August 19 was the wedding day Jerry Isch (Philadelphia, PA). We We, in South Florida, are very of Gwen Zahner (Bro. Dale and thank these brothers and mem- grateful and we praise the Lord for Sis. Harriet) and Bill Unterstein. bers of their family who traveled His protection this far into the August 20 was the wedding day with them. hurricane season. 1995 has seen of Sis. Sara Bahler (Sis. Maxine Special thanks to Bro. Jerry and many hurricanes and we have es- and the late Bro. Lee) and Bro. Sis. Linda for coming on short no- caped with only a very heavy rainy Kevin Grasso (Anita Grasso). tice. Elder Bro. Aaron Steffen season. Hurricane season offi- September 1 was the wedding (Alto, MI) was on his way to min- cially ends on November 30; may day ofSuzanne Moser (Bro. James ister to us when he learned offam- the Lord continue to keep us under and Sis. Jane) and Jeff Schlinger. ily illness and accidents. Our the shadow of His wings. May the Lord bless these couples prayers are with them and hope Our annual Sunday School pic- as they begin their lives together they can visit us another time. nic was held on September 10. We as husband and wife. Our visitors this month were do appreciate all the effort that Bro. Richard Aberle (Altadena, from Belvidere, IL and Rockville, was put into making this picnic a CA) and Bro. Shawn Metzger CT. The hottest part of the year very enjoyable time. Sunday (Philadelphia, PA) were visiting in should be over. Fall in this area is School classes have resumed after our congregation this month. May usually nice and a lot less crowded. a short vacation. the Lord bless them for their labor The leaves are already starting to We are thankful to have Bro. 14 SILVER LINING

Bill (Sis. Mary Ann) Klaus back may the blessings of God be with moved to Ohio and will be greatly worshipping with us after his you and yours. missed in our congregation. We short stay in the hospital. Bro. Dave and Sis. Kaye Eisen- will be looking forward to having mann them visit us often as the Lord wills. FLORIDA, NORTH FT. MYERS Bro. Jeff Sabo has also tempo- Marvin and Rhea Steffen FLORIDA, SARASOTA rarily relocated for employment We have been spared the de- Vera and Mary Martin and will befellowshippingwith the structive forces of many storms Morris, MN congregation. We and hurricanes this season, and "Greater love hath no man than miss his presence in our congrega- for this we are very thankful. this, that a man lay down his life tion but know his zeal and joy is Bro. Ron Koehl and Sis. Carol for his friends." being shared with other brethren. came to share the Word with us John 15:13 and we enjoyed their visit and It is in loving, not in being loved, thank them for their faithfulness What a challenge this verse that the heart is blest. in doing God's work. gives us today and what a loving It is in giving, not in seeking Bro. Dave Eisenmann suffered a Saviour we are privileged to serve! gifts, we find our quest. mild heart attack recently, and we If instead of a gem, or even a are all thankful that he has been flower, we should cast the gift of a given a clean bill of health, and loving thought into the heart of a GEORGIA, ATLANTA that there was no damage. friend, that would be giving as the Peggy Camp Bill Heckel had open heart by- angels give. (As quoted from Once again, our congregation pass surgery this month and we George Macdonald) has been blessed with many visi- are all grateful that he is resting Two loving souls have surren- tors and we thank each one who and recuperating at home. The dered their hearts to the Lord and took the time to come and worship Great Healer has guided the hand are willing to giveall-vas the angels with us. Visiting ministers this of the surgeon, and answered gave. Our friends, Courtney and past month were Bros. Allen Stol- many prayers. Lindsay Maibach (daughters of ler (Bluffton, IN), Glenn Price We will be having Wednesday Alan Maibach and Sharon Lussier (Sarasota, FL) and Earl Beery night services again starting in Oc- and granddaughters of Elder Bro. (Rittman, 0 H). tober. We have been listening to a Ben and Sis. Lorene Maibach) If you are in Atlanta for busi- tape from the Brotherhood Con- have made known their desire to ness or just passing through, ference each Sunday afternoon. walk in the steps of our Saviour. please stop in to worship with us. May we have obedient hearts as we Not only do we want to thank We meet every Sunday at 10:20 at listen. our local ministers for proclaiming the Renaissance Hotel. The hotel His loving Word to us, but also is located on 1-85 at the Riverdale Note of Thanks: want to thank Bro. Dave Eisen- Rd., just south of the airport. We want to sincerely thank all mann (North Ft. Myers) for his Please contact Bro. Linn Stoller of our church family for the cards, visit and love. (404) 631-4554, Bro. John Brewer love, gifts and their prayers! We Little Mary Leona was born on (404) 502-8629 or Bro. Don Sellers certainly felt the prayers during September 11 to Bro. Jeff and Sis. (404) 381-1395 for further infor- the hours ofwaiting in the hospital Gloria (Streitmatter) Fischer. mation. to see what we would have to deal Brother, Joseph, is very helpful in with after Dave's heart attack. It making Marya part of their fam- isjust a reminder that we are here ily. ILLINOIS, BELVIDERE for only a short time, and it makes Knowing that love of all gifts is Millie Jepson us stop and look at what is really the greatest, we pray that God will important in life; what we do with bless the tie that binds the union Break Thou the bread of life, the time God has given us. It has of marriage of Bro. Nathan Sabo Dear Lord to me. brought us closer, as a family. We (Elder Bro. Douglas and Sis. A£, Thou didst break the loaves have to ask ourselves what kind of Linda) to Sis. Sheila Brake (Bro. beside the sea; an example we are giving of our William and Sis. Miriam) of Beyond the sacred page I seek stewardship. Sardis, OH on August 27. Bro. thee, Lord; With our sincere thanks and Nathan, for the present time, has My spirit pants for thee, 0 living SILVER LINING 15

Word! she went on with the day beaming! should also let them know what we BlessThou the truth, dear Lord, Sis.Wendy Schambach has lived expect from them because people Tome, tome, and worked in Rockford for six usually gravitate to the level of As Thou didst bless the bread by years and has now taken a position expectation. Thank you, Bro. Galilee; as a traveling nurse. She is mov- Perry, for allowing the Lord to Then shall all bondage cease,All ing to Tampa, FL for her first sev- work through you. fetters fall. enteen week assignment. Sis. And I shall find my peace, MyAll Wendy will really be missed in this "Train up a child in the way he in All. area and we pray that God will should go: and when he is old, he Hymns o{Zion #10 bless her and use her special skills will not depart from it." for His glory. Proverbs 22:6 We thank God for the simple plan of salvation, of repentance "Thou wilt keep him in perfect Adear couple, Bro. Stan and Sis. and faith in Jesus, that has been peace, whose mind is stayed on Verna Hodel, observed their 50th consistently proclaimed in the thee: because he trusteth in thee." wedding anniversary September Belvidere church. We pray that Isaiah 26:3 10at the Roanoke Fellowship Hall. this message will always be clear May God continue to bless them and plain, and we will "grow in while they sojourn here on earth. grace and the knowledge of the IUJNOIS, Weextend our sympathy to Bro. Lord Jesus Christ" (II Peter 3:18). BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL Ron and Sis. Donna Hodel on the We surely appreciate all of the vis- Janice Horner - Debbie Grieco death ofSis. Donna's mother, Eve- iting ministers: Bros. Tom (Sis. A church cookout was held at lyn Green, who lived in Quincy, IL. Connie) Schambach, Virgil (Sis. Comlara Park on August 25 where May their family look to the Lord Mary) Metzger and Floyd (Sis. everyone participated in singing for comfort and strength in this Jan) Frieden have faithfully hymns around the campfire. Bro. time of sorrow. shared the Living Word with us Nathan Lehman gave a special We had the blessed opportunity this last month. talk on "Asfor me and my house, to witness the testimony and bap- It was so good to have the Elgin we will serve the Lord." Thanks to tism of a dear soul, Sis. Tonei and Chicagoyoung groups cometo everyone who made this event Knapp (Stan Knapp), on Septem- Belvidere on a recent Sunday. such a blessing. ber 16 and 17. What a blessing it Also,on another Sunday, the Bible On September 6, Bro. Perry is to greet Sis. Tonei as a sister in Classes from Elgin and Chicago Klopfenstein (Gridley, IL) gave a Christ. May she continue to trust came here along with their teach- special Bible Study on relation- Godand let Him be Lord ofher life. ers and their families. We hope ships between parents and chil- that both groups enjoyed their day dren. We, as parents, can make a "Repent ye therefore, and be with us as much as we enjoyed big difference in our children's converted, that your sins may be seeing them and hearing them lives and make the world better if blotted out, when the times of re- sing. we have zeal and sincerity. Our freshing shall come from the pres- And "thank you" to all the broth- first goal is for our children to ence of the Lord;" ers and sisters from the various spend eternity in Heaven. This is Acts 3:19 churches who visited us this very serious because eternity is so- month. There were many from bering. What can we do? We can Eureka and Chicago because ofthe create a spiritual awareness and IUJNOIS, BRADFORD remodeling in their churches. We continue to build ties. We can tell Brad & Cheryl Kupferschmid also were privileged to have Bro. our children we will be broken- I notice the farmers are again Harold and Sis. Mick Hodel from hearted if they do not turn to the gathering in their crops as fall Eureka here with all their family Lord; and if they violate Scripture, quickly approaches. I also notice celebrating their 50th wedding an- we should take a stand. Compli- that there are some weeds that niversary. They all stayed in menting them and trying to de- have escaped the cultivating and Rockford and included Belvidere velop their God-given talents is spraying ofthis year. Fortunately, church in their weekend plans. very essential. Being courteous, the combine seems to have little We apologize to Sis. Mick for the listening to them, appreciating trouble separating the good grain milk pitcher accident. The inci- them and spending time with from the "tares". It reminds me of dent didn't dampen her spirits-« them are all very important. We the parable in Matthew 13:24-30. 16 SILVER LINING

It says that a "man sowed good the University of Illinois in Ur- dom, direction, and patience for seed in his field" but an "enemy bana. Many of these students and our teachers and for attentiveness, came and sowed tares". Then the their families spent the day with willingness, and understanding householder decided, "Let them us at church, then shared in our for our children of all ages. both grow together until the har- annual New Student Picnic in the Looking around our church, it is vest: and in the time of harvest I afternoon. This is always a won- apparent that our baby rooms will will say to the reapers, Gather ye derful experience of meeting new be enjoying a new crop of little together first the tares, and bind and old friends, eating too much ones who will quickly grow to Sun- them in bundles to burn them: but picnic food, and shooing away day School and collegeage. One of gather the wheat into my barn." some ofGod's little bugs whothink these additions to our congrega- "But the day of the Lord will come our food looks more tasty than tion is Haley Sue Plattner. On as a thief in the night" (II Peter their fare of tree leaves. This August 25, Haley made her debut 3:10), so let us always be ready, year's crop of students makes its into the Darren and Sue (Heinold) brethren. way from as far away as Altadena, Plattner family. Caleb is Haley's Kevin and Marina Endress were CA to as close as two of our local very excited "big" brother. Wel- blessed with the birth of a daugh- church's young men who chose to come, Haley. ter, Eden Violet, on August 16. stay close to home for the college Bro. Bob and Sis. Wilma Simp- She joins her sister, Taylor, at years. We welcome everyone and son reached a milestone in their home. Grandparents are Bro. Jor- hope they make our church their lives as parents, as their daughter, dan and Sis. Sharon Elsasser and home on a regular basis. It's hard Leigh, married Steve Schamp on Jerry and Caroline Endress (Wyo- for me to believe that it has been September 9. Theirs was a very ming). sixteen years since we attended beautiful wedding day, and we Keri Hausmann recently an- our first New Student Picnic as wish them an even more beautiful nounced her engagement to Randy entering freshmen at Parkland life together sharing in God's Kennedy and they plan to wed in College and the U of I. Little did blessings. They will be making November. Parents are Bro. Al- we know then of God's plan that I their home near Detroit, MI. fred and Sis. Verla Hausmann and would become a Christian, we Among our visitors this past Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy and would marry, graduate, find jobs month were ministering Bros. Mr. Ken Williams (Springfield). locally, and become "permanent". Marshall Heinold (Washington, Troy Pyles and Heather Elsas- It wouldbe something to be thank- IL), Greg Rassi (Chicago, IL) and ser were married on September ful for if some of our present stu- J aye Rinkenberger (Goodfield, 16. Their parents are Bro. Dennis den ts would also make that IL). Thanks goes out to these and Sis. Becky Pyles and Bro. Jor- transition from students to per- brothers and all ofour visitors over dan and Sis. Sharon Elsasser. We manent residents. the past month. pray that God will bless them and Just as those years have passed their families as they begin their for us, they have passed for the marriage. young children in our congrega- ILLINOIS, CmCAGO Our visiting ministers this tion. When we walked our 3 1/2 Kathy Schlatter month were Bros. Bruce Hohulin year oldson into Sunday Schoolfor A brother recently mentioned (Goodfield, IL) and Gary Brown his first day as a student, it took that we would, if we could, put our (Forrest, IL). We thank them for me back as I said "goodmorning" children in whatever place they being with us, and we appreciate to Neil Banwart, who was begin- needed to be ifthat would guaran- all our ministers allowing God's ning his senior year in Sunday tee their eternal salvation. Of Holy Spirit to teach us through School. Not too many years ago, course, he said, he knew ofno such them. when we first attended church in place--but that church was the Urbana, this now nearly-grown next best place--and it exists. young man was himself a child We have a new sister-in-faith, ILLINOIS, CHAMPAIGN younger than our Joel. Each of Sis. Caesy O'Shea (Bro. Tom and Samuel and Pamela Furrer our children have a marvelous op- Sis. Jean). Amidst our own church Our academic year resumed on portunity to spend time with oth- building construction, August 19 Sunday, August 20. Students ers their age in Sunday Schooland and 20 we celebrated the addition from 22 of our congregations have hear accounts from the Bible. As of Sis. Caesy to our church family, begun or returned to school at this new year begins for our Sun- as it, too, is built brick by brick, to Parkland Collegein Champaign or day School, we pray for Godlywis- enlarge and to strengthen each SILVER LINING 17 one---His Bride. Our love and be instruments used to create such is happy and contented, pleased to prayers follow Sis. Caesy to ISU, memories for our children. be around us and appreciative of wishing her all grace and continu- being petted, fed and sheltered. ing growing faith. Elder Bro. Don Ring the bells of heaven! there is What is the Lord hearing from me Sauder and Bro. Jim Leman joy today, day by day, moment by moment? (Grandpa), Roanoke, IL and Bro. For a soul returning from the wild; I am His because He died for me, Dennis Kaufmann (Bloomington, See!the Father meets him out called me, forgave me, and IL) contributed much to our week- upon the way, changed me then through now. end, for His Spirit and power were WelcomingHis weary, wand'ring May I be more "purr"fect in praise! made manifest as they relied on child. My reason for being is to reflect Him, ministering to us. Tabernacle Hymns #202 His glory, so let me "rejoice ever- Wewelcome you to come to Chi- more." (I Thess. 5:16) cago as a visitor or as a resident. Randy Fessenden has seen his Some already believe us, and we need for a Saviour and come with The Lord will come, and He is near are delighted. Bro. Chris and Sis. a humble heart and bended knee To meet His own with gladness. Dana Leman plan to be with us a in repentance. Wewant to express o that His vision would appear; year as he studies mortuary sci- all love and prayers and support Great joy wouldbanish sadness. ence. They are living in Melrose for him, that his spiritual house be If now today in majesty Park. Bro. Bob Waibel has joined built on the Rock so that it may We'd see Him come, then surely we us and lives in Darien. Andrea stand fast. Wouldweepfor joy and gladness! Niehouser (Francesville, IN) is liv- I waited too long to send Bro. Zion's Harp #56 ing downtown and works for a law Morris Stedman a second batch of firm. Alan and Katie Schafer have chocolate chip cookies. However, moved to the Hyde Park area of he has no need now--he has ILLINOIS, CISSNA PARK Chicago. He plans to pursue a law' Heaven. Though he and Sis. Anna Marie Reutter degree through the University of Verna have spent recent years in Joyce Bauer Chicago and Katie plans to teach. Francesville, IN at Parkview Ha- Bro. Rick and Sis. Rachel Meyer Also returning is Bro. Dave Weg- ven, we still count them as "old" have moved to Champaign where man, this time with his wife, Sis. Chicago. The "old"is quite affec- both will be attending college this Karen, and son, Bryce. He is a tionate; Bro. Morris was always a fall. Bro. Rick had taught math at pharmacist, pursuing a related young man at heart, a courtly gen- the Cissna Park High School the specialty internship. Each loved tleman. He used to drive a taxicab past fiveyears. We will miss them. one will be a blessing to us, we through our streets. In church, August 20 was an exciting day know. We pray that we as a his ready smile and special for Bro. David Maul and Sis. Vickie church family may be a blessing to warmth (especially for fellow left- Kaufmann as they were united in each of them. handers like me) were a trade- marriage. They will be living near mark, a reason that when he left Paxton. Parents of the couple are "For the Lord God is a sun and us before, he was gone but not Bro. Fred and Sis. Joan Maul and shield: the Lord will give grace and forgotten, and so it is now. Our Bro. Sid and Sis. Sandy Kauf- glory: no good thing will he with- tears, our prayers, our love and mann. hold from them that walk up- sympathy are with Sis. Verna, to The weekend of August 27 was rightly." whom he was a tremendously indeed a blessed one for all as we Psalm 84:11 helpful, patient and loving hus- heard the testimonies of Octavio band. We also extend our love and Martinez and Cristela Martinez Bro. Tom Schambach (Elgin, sympathy to Mabelle Welk, a well- and witnessed their baptisms on IL) came to our annual Sunday loved niece, who has lost several Sunday. What a renewal it is for School teachers' and ministers' other relatives in recent months. us all as we "experience" the con- meeting. He spoke to us in gentle Bro. Morris' sight became increas- version process with each new con- tones, and, besides the Word, ingly dim, but now it is restored. vert. shared some memories. We are We sorrow with those who sorrow, Our congratulations are ex- overwhelmed by the wealth of yet we rejoice in his victory in the tended to Bro. Les and Sis. positive spiritual memories with Lord! Dorothy Walder as they celebrated which we have been blessed. As he The purring of our cat has such their 40th wedding anniversary on exhorted us by the Spirit, may we a heartening sound. It tells us she August 28. May God bless them 18 SILVER LINING

with many more years together. Arlene Banwart cious blessing. September 3 was the wedding Linda Knobloch As we enter the harvest season day for Kellie Drayer and Kenie in the earthly and material way, Rittenhouse at Secor, IL. Kellie is "...Christ is preached; and I let us be reminded that God is the daughter of Bill and Judie therein do rejoice, yea, and will looking for fruit in our lives in a Drayer. We wish God's blessing rejoice." spiritual way. on this couple as they begin their Phil. 1:18 new life together. "But the fruit of the Spirit is In the week prior to September We have been given the oppor- love,joy, peace, longsuffering, gen- 10, the Sunday School students tunity to listen to the tapes of the tleness, goodness, faith, Meek- were busy making preparations Brotherhood Conference. May ness, temperance: against such for their annual Senior Citizens we, by God's grace, heed the en- there is no law." dinner. The report from those at- couragement and warnings. After Gal. 5:22-23 tending was that the food was all Christ has done for us, it is good, the program was nice, and really only our reasonable service. the evening was enjoyed by both On August 20, Sis. Kristi Ifft ILLINOIS, ELGIN old and young alike. and Bro. Lance Knobloch were Renee Anliker This past month we have been united in marriage. Parents are Debbie Sauder blessed with the following visiting Bro. Larry and Sis. Shirley Ifft ministers: Elder Bros. Dave (Forrest, IL) and Bro. Ezra and "Anywherewith Jesus over land or Wiegand (Champaign, IL) and Sis. Marie Knobloch (Lester, IA). sea; Dale Eisenmann (Chicago, IL), Visiting ministers who were Telling souls in darkness of and Bros. Lennie Meyer (Chicago, with us this past month were Bros. salvation free;" IL) and Ron Schambach (Elgin, Greg Stoller (Forrest, IL), Dale Hymns of Zion #179 IL). We truly thank each one for Moore (Elgin, IA), Myron ministering to us. Knobloch (Lester, IA), Jim We are thankful our dear Elder On Saturday, September 16, Plattner (Princeville, IL) and Bro. Nathan Steffen has been Bro. Eldon and Sis. Melba Steffen Clarence Dietrich (Silverton, OR). brought home safely after his held a reception in their home for Our congregation has three new travel overseas. May we ever be their son, Dean, and his wife, Shir- baby girls. On August 17, Jill willing to follow Jesus wherever ley, of Florida, in honor of their Marie was born to Bro. Brent and He may lead believing that any- recent marriage. May God's bless- Sis. Kay Stoller. She has two where with Jesus we can safely go. ings be with this couple. brothers, Daniel and Derek. Our congregation is now in the Sis. Bonnie Young had been hos- Grandparents are Elder Bro. Joe middle of the Conference tapes. It pitalized a short time with pneu- and Sis. Emily Stoller (Princeville, is so beneficial to sit and hear the monia. Bro. Melvin Stock IL) and Bro. Keith and Sis. Pauline Word inspired by our Almighty underwent a number of tests at Roth. God. May we each strive to be- the hospital after being confined to On August 24, Bro. Larry and come a true believer in all aspects. his home with a back ailment. We Sis. Marilyn Wettstein, Janel, Rex We wish to thank Elder Bro. are glad that both could return and Ross welcomedLana Beth into Andy Virkler (Bay City, MI) and home again and trust God's heal- their hearts and home. Sis. Verna Bro. Marvin Schmidgall (Eureka, ing touch will be on both. Wettstein (late Bro. Robert, IL) for their willing service of min- Eureka, IL) and Bro. Duane and istering unto us. We pray that the Note of Thanks: Sis. Lois Steffen are her grandpar- Lord will ever strengthen His We extend our sincere thanks ents. brethren that each may be of serv- and appreciation to all who sent Miriam Joy Hoerr was born Sep- ice to Him. cards for our 40th wedding anni- tember 12 to Bro. Max and Sis. Grant Schrock (Bro. Melvin and versary. Thank you and may God Suzanne Hoerr. Siblings, Sarah, Sis. Ada Mae) and Jan Ogden bless you. Rebekah, Rose, Martha, Andrew (Jerry and Jody, Elgin) were Bro. Les and Sis. Dorothy Wal- and Rachel, along with her grand- united in marriage September 9. der parents, Bro. Max and Sis. Katie May the Lord's blessings be rich in Hoerr (Peoria, IL) and Bro. Gene their lives. and Sis. Velma Lehman (Wolcott, Several from our congregation ILLINOIS, CONGERVILLE IN) are thankful for another pre- have been hospitalized recently: SILVER LINING 19

Sis. Lucile Knupper, Sis. Ada Mae crown, have appreciated Sis. Claribel as- (Bro. Melvin) Schrock, Sis. Joyce And corn in valleysgrow. sembling with us in recent years, (Bro. Paul) Weiss and Bro. Frank Hymns of Zion #283 and will miss her very much. May (Sis. Lois) Schock. It is such a God bless her in this transition in comfort to know the Lord will not What a pleasant month of Sep- her life, and we certainly welcome ask more of us than we can bear. tember we have had so far. It was her to come back and visit often. May we each help bear each such a welcome relief from the other's burdens. heat and humidity of July and Au- "The Lord bless thee and keep The start of another school year gust. As the harvest is about to thee: The Lord make his face shine has drawn three individuals to our begin in our area, the farmers are upon thee, and be gracious un to congregation. We welcome Sis. certainly wondering what the end thee: The Lord lift up his counte- Carol Sauder (Tremont, IL) who is result will be. Even if they have nance upon thee, and give thee at Northern Illinois University, been diligent, it is the Lord who peace." and Bro. Gabriel and Sis. Rachel makes the corn grow and prosper. Numbers 6:24-26 Clough (Philadelphia, PA) who are May we always recognize the true at Waubonsie Community College. source ofour blessings even if to us Note of Thanks: What a blessed opportunity we it is not apparent that it is a bless- Our sincere thanks for the beau- have to travel across the land and ing. tiful cards and gifts we received for find brethren of like mind and Wehave been truly blessed with our 50th anniversary. God's faith. May we each do our part to a beautiful addition to our church blessing. uphold the faith. which we are now enjoying. We Bro. Harold and Sis. Mick Bro. Art and Sis. Alma Schmidt want to say a very special thank Hodel have reached a milestone in their you to all who have contributed to lives. They recently celebrated this building project. We espe- their 50th wedding anniversary cially thank our trustees, the ILLINOIS, FAIRBURY with an open house. We are building committee, finance com- Sally Fehr - Thelma Slagel thankful for family and friends mittee, kitchen committee, and who came to be with them. baby room committee. We know "Let brotherly love continue. you put in countless hours oflabor Jesus Christ the same yesterday, Note of Thanks: and prayer to help complete this and to day, and for ever." We gratefully thank each and project. We also want to thank Hebrews 13:1 & 8 everyone for their deeds of kind- everyone who volunteered their ness, your love, and cards and let- time and donations of money from We have devoted four Wednes- ters. Your cards and letters have our congregation and neighboring day evenings to listen to the Con- certainly made our 50th anniver- congregations. Lord willing, this ference tapes. It was a blessing to saryarealjoy. May God bless each addition will be used and appreci- hear our dear Elders speak of their of you. ated for many years to come. love and concern for their flocks. With love, Bro. Art and Sis. Our prayers and concern go out Alma Schmidt to Sis. Tami Vierling (Bro.Eric), as "He that refuseth instruction she is confined to bed for several despiseth his own soul: but he that months. May God give her heareth reproof getteth under- ILLINOIS, EUREKA strength and patience during this standing." Dori Blunier time. Proverbs 15:32 We would like to welcome Bro. With songs and honors sounding Harold and Sis. Ethel Schmidgall A special thank you to our visit- loud, who have recently moved to ing ministers this month. They Address the Lord on high; Eureka from Gridley, IL. were the following: Bros. Nelson Over the heavens He spreads His As a congregation, we bid fare- Beer (Milford, IN), Gary Brown cloud, well to Sis. Claribel Anliker who is (Forrest, IL), Sid Kaufmann And waters veil the sky. moving to Rittman, OH. Sis. (Cissna Park, IL), Gary Anliker He sends His showers ofblessing Claribel will be moving to a duplex (Elgin, IL) and Jim Kaeb (Bern, down next to the Rittman church. Her KS). To cheer the plains below; new address is 10710 Steiner Rd, He makes the grass the mountains Apt 19, Rittman, OH 44270. We "...there isjoy in the presence of 20 SILVER LINING the angels of God over one sinner ing us were Elder Bros. Joe Braker that repenteth." (Morton, IL) and Art Bahler (Fair- "Let, I pray thee, thy merciful Luke 15:10 bury, IL), and Bros. Elmer kindness be for my comfort, ac- Schmidt (Winthrop, MN), Dean cording to thy word unto thy ser- Clara Bender (Marvin) has Steffen (Belvidere, IL), Virgil vant. Let thy tender mercies come made a beginning with Christ in Metzger (Chicago, IL), Brian unto me, that I may live: for thy repentance. We wish her grace Waibel (Champaign, IL), Dale law is my delight." These words of and strength from the Lord. Stoller and John Hartman (Fair- the psalmist, having endured Courtney Jane was born Sep- bury, IL). May God richly bless thousands of years , are still mean- tember 2 to first-time parents, them. ingful and relevant to our lives to- Bro. Jason and Sis. Joy Kilgus. We were uplifted the evening of day. The Goodfield congregation Bro. Dennis and Sis. Jane Steidin- September 16, as we could sit and has been mightily blessed by the ger and Bro. Duane and Sis. Ar- listen to the testimony of Daren recovery of several sisters and lene Kilgus are the happy Metz (Bro. Gene and Sis. Carol). brothers who can surely find com- grandparents. Great-grandmoth- He shared with us how God has fort and peace in our Lord's mer- ers are Sis. Ollie Steidinger, Sis. called him from sinful darkness ciful kindness. We are so happy to Carolyn Fehr, Sis. Marie Kilgus, into His wonderful light and on report that Gina Kloter (Bro. Kent and Emma Werner (Salem, OR). Sunday we welcomed him as our and Sis. Janell) , Ray Roth (Sis. Perry, Becky and Jacob Bigger- new brother in faith. We wish him Corrine), Sis. Verla Wiegand (Bro. staff (Clinton) have welcomed Ra- God's grace and guidance as he Dan), and Bro. Howard Zobrist are chel Diane into their home. May returns to school in Texas. all home from the hospital and on God bless these families. Travor Vincent was born Au- the road to recovery through our Bro. Todd Fehr (Bro. Warren gust 25 to Mark and Amy Shackley Lord's grace and favor. Our and Sis. Shirley) was united in of Wichita, KS. Welcoming him prayers and wishes of well-being Holy Matrimony to Sis. Cynthia are his big sister, Chandra, and are extended to them and also to Edelman (Bro. Fred and Sis. grandparents, Vince and Rose- Sis. Margaret Newlin, a dear elder JoAnn, Bern, KS) on August 27. A mary Shackley (Plant City, FL) sister living at the Eureka Home wedding reception was held at and Bro. Nick and Sis. Jean Rick- who has been struggling with ill Fairbury on September 10. We etts. health for a time and would surely welcome Sis. Cynthia to our con- Sis. Lydia Sohn has spent time appreciate our prayerful interces- gregation. in the hospital this month. We are sion on her behalf. Our hearts are Bro. John V. Fehr is hospital- thankful she has been able to re- also with Sis. Sandy Hohulin (Bro. ized and we miss him and his dear turn home and pray that God will Sam) as she undergoes surgery. wife, Sis. Katherine, in assembling continue to tenderly care for her. We pray the outcome will be suc- with us. May God comfort him in May God grant Bro. Keith Edel- cessful and her recovery swift. his affiiction. man much grace and wisdom as he May the Lord God Almighty keep We are thankful that Eunice has been chosen to teach our Sun- these dear souls in the palm of His Stork (John) is well again. day School children. Bro. Keith hand through this time of trial. will replace Bro. Mike Zimmer- We love you all. Note of Thanks: man who will complete his term at We were saddened by the depar- We wish to thank everyone for the end of this year. We thank ture of Bro. Doug and Sis. Jenny their prayers, visits in the hospital Bro. Mike for his willing service Hart this month. Indianapolis is and at home. A special thank you and know that God will bless him. their new home and we wish them to the Sunshine group for the food all the best of God's blessings on and flowers. God bless all of you. Note of Thanks: this transition in their lives. We Ben and Kathryn Kaisner I wish to thank everyone that will miss you both and hope you sent me cards and gifts of money come "home" often. for my 80th birthday. God bless Many thanks to our visiting ILLINOIS, FORREST you all! ministers and their wives. Thank Marlene Walter Sis. Dorothy Bachtold you, Bros. Brian Huber (Sis. Jacki, Mary Bachtold Francesville, IN), and Jim Rinken- We are always thankful for min- berger (Sis. Jeanne, Bluffton, IN) istering brothers who so willingly ILLINOIS, GOODFIELD and Elder Bro. Ervin Knecht (Sis. share God's Word with us. Visit- Barb Brim Sandra, Eureka, IL) for sharing in SILVER LINING 21

the Lord's blessings with us. ungodliness, these lyrics indeed It was Morton's privilege to host are not too serious; neither do they the Men's Combined Choir on Au- Note of Thanks: exaggerate the peril we face on a gust 26 and 27 as brothers from We wish to thank everyone for day to day basis! across the land gathered to sing the prayers and kind expressions Verses 15 and 16 present a posi- praises to our Lord. It is a week- of sympathy extended during the tive invitation to continue on--- end that generated many precious illness and passing of our father. and to strive for that heavenly memories. May God bless you all. eternity: We wish to thank Bros. Ron He- The family of Louis Bauman iniger (Bloomington-Normal, IL), Come,let us journey gladly! Paul Gasser (Akron, OH), John Day followsafter day; Stoller (Leo, IN), Greg Gramm ILLINOIS, GRIDLEY The way grows shorter daily; (Phoenix, AZ) and Floyd Frieden Perry A. Klopfenstein The flesh soon proves but clay. (Elgin, IA) for ministering God's On Sunday morning, Septem- With courage and more love Holy Word to us this month. May ber 17, we sang a few verses from To be a little truer, the Lord bless them for their la- "The Journey to Zion" (Zion's Of earthly matters freer, bors oflove. Harp, #185). It depicted very viv- And turned to things above! idly the peril and risk we face on Notes of Thanks: the narrow way of Christ. Wesang Then journey on reliant; Sis. Ann Eberhardt wishes to three out of the sixteen verses in- The goal is well worthwhile. thank everyone for their prayers, cluded in the hymn. When we Of all things be defiant visits, cards and gifts oflove while completed the verses, I glanced That hinder or beguile! in the hospital and since coming across to verses seven and eight, Earth, thou art small indeed: home. May God bless all who were and was amazed at the author's With Christ Himself to guide us, so kind. description of the believer's path- Eternity shall hide us; way. I sometimes wonder if we For Christ is all we need! Bro. Russ and Sis. Alvina Zim- realize the depth and sincerity--- merman wish to thank everyone and the martyr tone---ofour Zion's We are enjoying the Conference for remembering them with Harp lyrics. tapes each Wednesday evening. prayers, visits, cards and gifts of As these are presented across the love. May God richly bless you all. We must not pause to dally churches, it stirs up a binding With child's play by the way! sense of likemindedness. Our powers we must rally; Bro. Marvin Stieglitz (Leo, IN) ILLINOIS, PEORIA Sloth followson delay. was a visiting minister on Sunday, Cara Nussbaum Pay no attention here. August 27. Years ago, his parents I don't know about you, butl am On then! All ease now spurning, moved from Gridley to Leo, IN. always thrilled when the air turns Awayfrom vain thoughts turning, cooler. After a very warm, dry, For danger's always near! midwest summer, it is such a (verse 7) ILLINOIS, MORTON blessing to experience comfortable Phyllis Farney temperatures once again. As sum- And be the path quite narrow, Cheryl Wuthrich mer turns into fall, it prepares us So lonesome, steep, and bent, Sis. Clara Grimm was called for the winter to come. It reminds Though thorns be without Home on August 16. May God me of the following verses: number, bless and comfort her sister, Sis. And many crosses sent, Elsie Sinn (Tremont, IL)j her "To every thing there is a sea- Yet there is but one way! nieces and nephews; and her many son, and a time to every purpose Let us but journey onward; other relatives and friends. under the heaven: ...a time to Attend our Leader homeward, Margaret Grimm died Septem- plant, and a time to pluck up that Through darkness unto day. ber 4. Our sympathy and prayers which is planted ..." (verse 8) are with her two sons, Jerry and Eccles. 3:1-2 Mike. They will miss their With the social and ethical de- mother, as the three of them of- It's wonderful to know that our cline in our nation, and the atten- fered mutual support and encour- great Godhas everything perfectly dant wrath caused by a growing agement for one another. orchestrated; not only the seasons, 22 SILVER LINING but our lives as well. Sometimes pleasures of this world and follow in His care always. it's hard to remember that He is the way of the Cross. Our prayer The John Elsasser Family fully in control. May we each would be that many more would strive to give Him the glory and make that decision. honor that He deserves and praise ILLINOIS, ROANOKE Him in all things. "And all thy children shall be Jana Gastman - Annie Leman We want to extend our thanks taught of the Lord; and great shall We once again have reason to to our visiting ministers in the last be the peace of thy children." rejoice as two dear souls have month. They are Bros. Tom Hoff- Isaiah 54:13 turned from the world. Jill Hodel man (Roanoke, IL), John Steiner (Bro. Ken and Sis. Kathy) and Jim (Oakville, IA),Virgil Metzger (Chi- How thankful we are for parents Ott (Lorna Getz Ott) have given cago, IL) and Jim Plattner who taught us the plan of salva- their lives to the Lord. We wish (Princeville, IL). May God bless tion. We have had three new them much needed grace to walk each of you for your efforts. births this past month, and we close to Him. Those hospitalized recently pray God will help them to be wise, Jim and Lorna Ott have another were Bro. Walt Geyer, Bro. Bud God-fearing parents. Jordan An- reason to rejoice. They are new Fehr, Bro. Chris Feucht, Simon drew was born to Bro. Mark and parents of a baby boy. Dakota Traub, Sis. Martha Huber, Sis. Sis. Stephanie Rumbold on August James was born on September 14. Louise Koehl, Bro. Ernie 28. Jordan has older siblings, Adam and Shelby welcome Dakota Schneider, and Rebecca Moser Jonathan, Jessica and Jacob. home along with grandparents, (daughter of Bro. Matt and Sis. Grandparents are Bro. Elwin and Bro. Merlyn and Sis. Jan Getz and Aimee). We pray that each of Sis. Loretta Rumbold of Bradford, Bro. Don and Sis. Carolyn Ott them has felt God's healing hand and John and Connie Francis of (Goodfield, IL). upon them. We especially want to Wyoming. Bro. Rich and Sis. Helen Zim- remember little Rebecca who is Rhea Gail was born September merman are first-time great- battling leukemia. 9 to Bro. David and Sis. Leann grandparents and their daughter, Berchtold. She was welcomed Sue, and Mike Aberle, of Cashton, Note of Thanks: home by older sister, Lynell, and WI are first-time grandparents. Thanks so much for the cards, grandparents, Bro. Lavern and Mike and Sue's daughter, Ginni, gifts and prayers while I was hos- Sis. Joan Berchtold and Bro. Larry and her husband, David Busche, pitalized recently. and Sis. Becky Endress of Brad- had a girl, Trinity Joy, born Au- Bro. Ernest Schneider ford. gust 12. Mitchell Elmer was born to Bro. Our Bro. Jeff Hodel has an- Mike and Sis. Julie Martin on Sep- nounced his engagement to Sis. ILLINOIS, PRINCEVILLE tember 14. He was welcomed Jennifer Reimschisel from Joanna Herrmann home by older brother, Beau, and Wichita, KS. Parents of the couple grandparents, Sis. Janet Martin are Bro. Max and Sis. Judy Reim- "Put ye in the sickle, for the har- (the late Bro. Elmer) and Bro. schisel and Bro. Ken and Sis. vest is ripe: ...Multitudes, multi- Kenny and Sis. Donna Gehrig. Kathy Hodel. They are planning a tudes in the valley of decision: for Our hospital patients this spring wedding. May God bless the day of the Lord is near in the month were Sis. Anna Stahl, Bro. them as they walk with Him to- valley of decision." Leonard Menold (Sis. Marie), and gether. Joel 3:13,14 Bro. Ezra Rumbold (Sis. Lucille). We thank our visiting ministers May they feel God's comforting for sharing God's Word with us. With thankful hearts, we begin presence and healing hand, ac- They were Elder Bros. Wes Knapp another harvest season. We want cording to His will. (Goodfield, IL), Everett Hari to remember our brethren in our (Bloomington, IL), and Andy Stol- prayers, that God would be near Note of Thanks: ler (Smithville, OH), and Bros. them and keep them safe. Thanks so much for the love, Loren Knapp (Tucson, AZ), Kent We are thankful that once again prayers, and many deeds of kind- Heimer (Taylor, MO), Paul Gasser souls are answering God's call to ness you extended to our family (Akron, OH), Will Schieler (Mil- repentance. Tiffany Wieland during the passing of our loved ford, IN), Carl Wyss and Don (Bro. Bob and Sis. Nancy) has one, Steve Elsasser. May God Wagenbach (Washington, IL) and made the decision to forsake the bless each one ofyou and keep you Ted Hirstein (Morton, IL). 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Bro. Jon Zeller (Morton, IL) had Roanoke; three brothers, Harvey "Asit is written, He that had gath- our topical Bible Study this Hartter (Carlock), and Arthur and ered much had nothing over; and month. His topic was the Shep- Eli (Sabetha, KS); three sisters, he that had gathered little had no herd and the sheep. He reminded Sis. lone Rokey (Roanoke), Elda lack." (II Corinthians 8:15). us that we as sheep need to stay Mae Craig (Congerville), and Sis. Our visiting ministers this past close to the Shepherd and be Luella Zimmerman (Bloom- month have been Elder Bros. thankful for His gentle prompting ington). Wayne Anliker (Forrest, IL) and and care. We appreciate the time We also extend our sympathy to Ervin Knecht (Eureka, IL), and and effort that Bro. Jon put into our Bro. Duane Schroeder in the Bros. Dale Frank (Oakville, IA), the Bible Study to give us a deeper passing of his brother, Donald, Greg Rassi (Chicago, IL), Dennis appreciation of our faith. who passed away August 26. Rassi (Fairbury, IL), Ted Witzig Our congregation has been Our hospital patients this and Jon Zeller (Morton, IL), Ed deeply touched this month in the month were: Sis. Patty (Bro. Fritz and Don Wagenbach (Wash- passing of several of our loved Marty) Rebbec, Bro. Harold ington, IL), Steve Martin and ones. Our prayers are with the Blunier, Sis. Fannie Zimmerman, Marvin Schmidgall (Eureka, IL). many loved ones left behind. May Sam Bradle, Sis. Ruth Scherer and We thank these brothers for their God bless and fill the void left in Sis. Mabel (Bro. Dick) Getz. May willingness to proclaim God's their hearts. God grant His grace and strength Word to us and pray they will visit Our Sis. Emma Blunier passed to endure the trials we are called us again. away on August 19. She is survived on to bear and return to health Our sympathy goes out to Sis. by her husband, Bro. Harold; two where He sees fit. Elsie Sinn in the death of her sis- sons, Wayne (Roanoke) and Bro. Our Sis. Brenda Hartter and ter, Sis. Clara Grimm (Morton, Melvin (Congerville); one daugh- Bro. Chad Martin (Washington, IL). May God grant comfort and ter, Marilyn; and one brother, Bro. IL) were united in marriage on strength to Sis. Elsie and her fam- Melvin Rocke (both of Roanoke). September 17. Parents of the cou- ily. Sam Minger passed away on Au- ple are Bro. Bob and Sis. Chris Hospital patients this month gust 25. He is survived by his wife, Hartter and Bro. Harvey and Sis. have been Sis. June (Bro. Curt) LaRae; one son, Daniel; two Sharon Martin (Washington). Zuercher, Sis. Ruth Frank, Curt daughters, Shellie and Jeanie (all May God bless Bro. Chad and Sis. (Pat) Musselman, Bro. Fred Beu- of Eureka); six grandchildren; one Brenda's union with peace and tel, and Jason Hoerr (Sis. Jean Ho- brother, Michael (Eureka); and love as only He can. We wish for err and Bro. Brad Hoerr). May five sisters, Sis. Anna Leman and them many happy years together. God grant these dear ones His help Sis. Ruth (Bro. Warren) Hodel of and grace in their time of need. our congregation, Mrs. Ronald (El- Card of Thanks: len) Ulrich (Eureka), Mrs. Richard We wish to express our sincere "Come unto me, all ye that la- (Margaret) Weber (Morton), and thanks and appreciation to every- bour and are heavy laden, and I Mrs. Martin (Rachel) O'Malley one who remembered us with will give you rest." (Chicago). cards, kind expressions oflove and Matthew 11:28 Our Bro. Lynn Fischer passed sympathy, and prayers at the time away on August 31. His parents of Emma's death. We were over- How thankful we are to have are Bro. Jerry and Sis. Marge Fis- whelmed by the love shown to help souls that have answered the call cher. He is also survived by two ease our loss. May God bless each and could give us a testimony of brothers, Bro. Keith and Bro. one of you. their faith and are now children of Kevin, both of Roanoke, and three Harold Blunier God. We welcome Sis. Fern sisters, Cheryl Fischer, Sis. Crys- Wayne and Marjorie Blunier (Mark) Wagenbach, Bro. Michael tal Getz and Sis. Lavonne Mel and Marilyn Blunier Rassi (Bro. Curt and Sis. Kathy), McLaughlin, all who worship with Bob and Marilyn Ott and Sis. Carol Sauder (Bro. us. Keith and Ida Kellenberger Howard and Sis. Janice). Our Sis. Velma Leman passed away on September 6. She is sur- Note of Thanks: vived by her husband, Bro. Walt; ILLINOIS, TREMONT Beloved Brothers, Sisters, Fam- two sons, Marcus (Denver) and Barb Dill - Barb Kaeb ily and Friends, Wayne; and one daughter, Sis. As we are again in the harvest We thank you for your love, Denise (Bro. Curt) Knepp, of time of the year, let us remember, prayers, cards and gifts in memory 24 SILVER LINING

of our 50 years together, given to Keith and Sis. Cathy). It is always My heart I give to thee! us by God. God bless each of you. uplifting when a soul overcomes Zion's Harp #163 Humbly, Bro. Arnold and Sis. Satan and his evil ways. God's Lydia Rassi grace is so powerful. We only need We gathered together Septem- to accept it. ber 9 and 10 to hear the testimo- We want to thank Eureka for nies and witness the baptisms of ILLINOIS, WASIDNGTON worshipping together with us dur- Sheri Klopfenstein (Bro. Dennis Sue Ruppert ing their time of construction. It and Sis. Carol), Janon Fiechter Denise Romersberger was a joy to sit with our fellow (Bro. Don and Sis. Suzie), Andy With children returning to believers and commune together. Stoller and Phillip Stoller (Bro. Al- school, the weather getting cooler We thank Bros. Steve Martin and len and Sis. Susan). We wish all of and the trees changing colors, we Marvin Schmidgall for assisting them the grace and peace of God see God's handiwork. These the Washington brothers with each day of their lives. changes in our surroundings make services. We pray that God will bless our us aware of God's awesome power. Bro. Chad Martin (Bro. Harvey visiting ministers and their fami- We can always turn to God for and Sis. Sharon) and Sis. Brenda lies for their faithfulness in shar- every little situation and the big Hartter (Bro. Bob and Sis. Chris, ing God's Word. They were Elder ones, too. Roanoke, IL) were united in mar- Bros. Everett Hari (Bloomington, The Washington congregation riage on September 17. We pray IL) and Phil Stettner (Bluffton is privileged to now have our own for blessings as they walk hand in North, IN), and Bros. Hartzell resident Elder. Bro. Ron Messner hand with God. Kaisner (Detroit, MI), Dave Sinn was ordained in a beautiful service Bro. Matt Steffen was hospital- (Ft. Scott, KS), and Steve Ringger that we were all glad to be a part ized this month, but is now home (Bluffton North, IN). of. Many Elders and ministers and doing well. His little daugh- Two couples have announced were present for this momentous ter, Myca, was also hospitalized, their engagements. They are Sis. occasion. We are so thankful to but is now doing fine. Rose Steffen (Sis. Marie) to Bro. have our own Elder, but we regret Sis. Grace Klaus left for Japan Tom Ro hr ; and Sis. Trisha losing Elder Bro. Don Sauder with the intent of staying with her Baumgartner (Bro. Keith and Sis. (Roanoke, IL), who was such a lov- brother and family for at least a Ruth) to Bro. Dan Tucker. We ing shepherd to our congregation. year. We wish her Godspeed and wish them much grace as they plan Our prayers will continue with know we will miss seeing her. their lives together. him and with Bro. Ron and his Bro. Marshall and Sis. Jan Hei- family. nold have now gone back to Mexico "His lord said unto him, Well Guest ministers throughout after several weeks. It was good to done, thou good and faithful ser- this month were Elder Bros. Don share experiences with them. vant: thou hast been faithful over Sauder (Roanoke, IL), Phil They reported that things are go- a few things, I will make thee ruler Stettner (Bluffton North, IN), Joe ing well in their Mission. They over many things: enter thou into Braker (Morton, IL) and Chuck gave many prayer requests and en- the joy of thy lord." Hemmer (Peoria, IL), and Bros. couraged visitors to come. During Matthew 25:21 Jaye Rinkenberger (Goodfield, IL) the time that they were home, they and BobPtlederer (Morton, IL). welcomed two grandbabies into Our sympathy goes out to Bro. Bible Study was given by Bro. this world. What a blessing that AI Isch, Bro. Ernie Isch and Mrs. Byron Stoller (Gridley, IL) on the all are doing fine. Welook forward Rod (Sis. Pat) Maller in the pass- topic of witnessing. He so elo- to their next visit with anticipa- ing of their father, Bro. Joe, on quently went through the scrip- tion. September 6. tures on being "salt" and "light". On September 8, Bro. John Many thought-provoking ideas Frank (Sis. Dorothy) escaped his were conveyed. Bro. Dean Steffen IND~A,BLUFFTON earthly pain and went Home to be (Belvidere, IL) was also present Jaci Gerber - Brenda Bertsch with the Lord. Our love and and summarized the evening's prayers are extended to his son, message. Thank you, brothers, for Depart, vain world, with all your Bro. Herb. the excellent study. sin! We also want to remember Sis. Baptized following his testi- From bondage I am free. Gloria Kaehr and her children in mony was Bro. Todd Steffen (Bro. A humble offring do I bring; the passing of their husband and SILVER LINING 25 father, Bro. Phil, on September 9. Sis. Dorothy Frank passed away on September 1. We His children are Mrs. Kevin (Sara) Bro. Herb and Sis. Nancy Frank extend our sympathy to her hus- Beaty, Mrs. Dan (Jennifer) Brink, and family band,Bro.Art; a son, Bro. Lynn; a Mark, Scott and Jeff. daughter, Sis. Kristi Meyer; and a Our sympathy is extended to brother, Bro. Ervin Moser. May Bro. Paul Schladenhauffen in the INDIANA, BLUFFTON NORTH God be a comforter to this family. passing of his mother, Minnie. Susan Harris - Kay Steffen On September 5, Bro. BJ and Ready to suffer grief or pain, Sis. Lana Frauhiger welcomed "Finally, brethren, whatsoever Ready to stand the test; Colton Douglas into their lives. things are true, whatsoever things Ready to stay at home and send Grandparents are Bro. Alan and are honest, whatsoever things are Others if He sees best. Sis. Sheryl Ringger and Bro. just, whatsoever things are pure, Ready to go, Ready to stay, Chuck and Sis. Marie Frauhiger. whatsoever things are lovely, Ready my place to fill; We rejoice with Bro. Nick and whatsoever things are of good re- Ready for service, lowly or great, Sis. Natalie Gerber over the birth port; if there be any virtue, and if Ready to do His will. of their daughter, Bailey Machelle. there be any praise, think on these Hymns of Zion #124 Bailey was born on September 6. things." Grandparents are Bro. Ken and Philippians 4:8 Sis. Judy Kipfer and Bro. Neil and INDIANA, FRANCESVILLE Sis. Karen Gerber (Bluffton We were once again blessed to Lily Pelsy North, IN). have visiting ministers and their God's design is perfect. We re- On September 9, Benjamin Sa- families with us. They were Elder joice with Bro. Brad Cook (Herb muel was born to Bro. Sam and Bro. Wendell Gudeman (Frances- and Sis. Suzanne) and Sis. Sis. Connie Kaehr. He is wel- ville, IN), and Bros. Ken Michelle Cupp (Bro. Mick and Sis. comed home by Daniel and Mat- Wuethrich (Indianapolis, IN) and Connie, Bluffton North, IN) who thew and grandparents, Bro. Al Langhofer (Wichita, KS). May were married August 20. May God Ralph and Sis. Jeannie Baumgart- they always feel our prayers and be glorified as they worship at In- ner and Sis. Dorothy Gerber. the Holy Spirit's guidance every dianapolis. Aidan Jacob is the new grand- time they are called to speak. On August 22, Ivy Louise was son of Bro. Harold and Sis. Violet We shared a blessed weekend on born to Scott and Sis. Colleen Meyer. Aidan was born to Bro. September 16 and 17, as we heard Wuethrich. Grandparents, Bro. Mike and Sis. Beth Heinold (Val- the testimonies and witnessed the Otto and Sis. Donna Wuethrich, paraiso, IN). Justin Melvin is the baptisms ofthree dear souls. They and her sister, Ingrid, welcomed new grandson of Bro. Tom and Sis. are Chris and Kim (Gerber) Jutte her gladly. Weare all thankful as Marilyn Baumgartner. Rick and and Kristan Gerber (Bro. Sam and little Ivy is home after spending a Deb are the happy parents of Sis. Mary Jo Gerber). May God few days in the hospital with a Justin. grant them grace to be true and virus. Others who need our Our thoughts and prayers have faithful until life's end. prayers and have been in the hos- been with those who have spent Bro. Brad Cook (Herb and Sis. pital are Sis. Louise Yaggie and time in the hospital. They are Sis. Suzanne) and Sis. Michelle Cupp Jim Albrecht. Lou Moser (Bro. Ervin), Sis. (Bro. Mick and Sis. Connie) were Our sympathy is extended to Donna Steffen (Bro. Bill), Sis. united in marriage on August 20. Sis. Verna Stedman at the passing Mary Jo Gerber (Bro. Paul) and We wish them a lifetime of happi- away ofher beloved husband, Bro. Bro. Richard Reinhard. ness serving God together. Morris, on September 4. May we Cedrick Edward was born to all cling to our Heavenly goal to Note of Thanks: Mary J 0 Ringger (Bro. Sam and meet Jesus and our loved ones. We wish to express our sincere Sis. Becky) on August 25. Our thanks to everyone who extended prayers are with her as she raises "...and exhort you thatye should comforting help and sympathy in her new little son. earnestly contend for the faith our recent sorrow. For the memo- Sis. Melvena Gerber is in need which was once delivered unto the rials, cards, love, prayers and of our prayers as she has learned saints." other kindnesses given in memory from her doctors there is no fur- Jude 3 of Bro. John Frank, we are truly ther treatment for her illness. grateful. May God bless all ofyou. Our dear Sis. Goldie Kipfer We thank all the Elders who 26 SILVER LINING brought the topics to us on the ers who give of their time to teach missionary work which her family Conference tapes. We also want to the precious Word to our dear chil- has especially requested be read thank all the brethren who shared dren. again: God's Holy Word to us. They were As a new school year begins, we Bros. Dan Kilgus (Remington, IN), want to welcome all of the new 21 Years in Alabama, April 1975 Bob Beebe (South Bend, IN), Nel- college students to our city and son Beer (Milford, IN), John Rein- church. May they feel "at home" I've enjoyed traveling for Jesus so hard (Bluffton, IN) and Elder Bro. here in Indy. much of my life, Roy Grimm (Taylor, MO). We rejoice with Sarah Bollier He's led me up hills and down (Bro. Ron and Sis. Edie) as she has valleys, Note of Thanks: found peace with God and man. But I'm counting on taking a trip To all the brethren and friends The Lord willing, her testimony to the sky, who have been such an encourage- and baptism will be the weekend That will be the last trip for me. ment to us since the birth of our of November 18. little Josiah. Thank you so very We extend a loving and warm The south land of Alabama, I've much for your prayers, cards, gifts, welcome to Bro. Doug and Sis. J eni traveled afar. food, and all the kindness shown Hart who have moved to our city Meeting dear friends whom the to us. May God richly bless each from Goodfield, IL. Saviour had redeemed, one of you. Visiting ministers this past From the clutches of Satan, to a Jeff, Wendy and family month were our Elder Bro. Alfred New Life in Jesus, Bahler (Wolcott, IN) and Bro. Now trusting in Him, I'll move to Closing thought: True faith is Chris Huber (Francesville, IN). the City of Gold, trusting without questioning. May the Lord richly bless them for Which will be the last move for me. their love and faithfulness. There will be loved ones long gone INDIANA, INDIANAPOLIS whom I'll meet over there, Lauretta Schafer INDIANA, LACROSSE And whose teachings have guided Sandy Lichtle Judy Gudeman me right. On August 12, Michael Barnett Our sympathy is extended to the I shall meet the Apostles and and Kristine Pearson exchanged family of Sis. Clara Heiniger in her Jesus my Lord, their wedding vows. Their par- death following an extended ill- Whom I believe I shall know them ents are Patrick and Kathy ness. "Miss Clara" taught Sunday at sight. Barnett (Chicago, IL) and David School for many years in La- and Sis. Becky Pearson. They are Crosse, as well as in Alabama, Here I'm bothered with packing living in Lafayette, IN. We wish where she served as a missionary. each time I move, them the Lord's richest blessings. She is survived by five sisters and And carry a load in each hand. Bro. Brad Cook and Sis. one brother: Sis. Esther Bucher But I'll not need one thing I have Michelle Cupp were united in mar- (Valparaiso, IN), Sis. Emma used in this world, riage on August 20. Their parents Pfeifer (LaCrosse, IN), Matilda When I move to that Heavenly are Herb and Sis. Suzanne Cook Bucher (Valparaiso, IN), Alice Land. (Francesville, IN) and Bro. Mick Messner (Glendale, AZ), Madalyn and Sis. Connie Cupp (Bluffton Hofferth (Lancaster, PA), and When I move to the City of God, North, IN). May God guide and Bro. Arthur Heiniger (Morton, up to Heaven on High, bless them as they walk life's path- IL). What a wonderful trip that will be. way together. Thanks to our visiting minis- I'm all ready to go, washed in After prayerful consideration, ters, who all helped with Sis. Calvary's Flow, we recently voted in nine new Sun- Clara's funeral: Elder Bros. La- That will be the last move for me. day School teachers. They are: voyd Moore (Athens, AL), Wendell Bros. Greg Stieglitz, Andy Gudeman (Francesville, IN), and My last invitation to dear friends Wuethrich, Jim Bucher, and Ron David Bertsch (Leo, IN), and Bro. outside of Christ, Gress; and Sisters Lisa Stieglitz, Ronald Heiniger (Bloomington- Remember God's Word in John Jill Wuethrich, Doreen Leuthold, Normal, IL). 3:16, Gail Bradford and Marcelle Gress. Sis. Clara wrote a poem four Whosoever believeth in Him A special thanks to all of our teach- years prior to her retirement from Should not perish, but have SILVER LINING 27

Everlasting Life. Luginbuhl (Rockville, CT). day at nearby Goshen for their re- Bro. Jeff, Sis. Carla and Evan union and many of them stayed Fritz welcomed Gavin Otto into over to worship with us. Accompa- INDIANA, LEO their hearts and home on Septem- nying them were ministering Ethelyn Schlatter ber 19. Bro. Harold and Sis. Bros. Fred Domka, his wife, Sis. Bro. Levi Pfister, 87, passed Sherry Fritz and Otto and Janice Connie; and Mark Masters, and over Jordan on September 4. He Bradtmueller are the grandpar- his wife, Sis. Jeannine, of the had been in failing health and ents. All are thankful for a Mansfield, OH congregation. We often mentioned he would not be healthy baby boy. were blessed with their presence. here much longer. The last day of We've concluded hearing the life he made notes of events that Our Gardens tapes of the Brotherhood Confer- transpired. The note was beside We each have a garden to tend ence during Wednesday evening him when he was found, and ended with care, services. with "see you in Heaven". What a A garden with soil that is rich and Sis. Flossie Hartter, wife of our comfort and encouragement to rare; retired minister and deacon, Bro. those who survive. Our thoughts A plot all our own that the Master Elmer, remains seriously ill at and prayers are with his wife, Sis. gives nearby Lakeland Loving Care Lillian; five sons, Robert, Bro. To each and to all for the day he Center. We are thinking of her, David of Leo, Albert of Bluffton, lives. Bro. Elmer, and their family dur- Daniel of Auburn, and Myron of ing this difficult period and are Fort Wayne; six daughters, Sis. The garden we own is a fertile asking God to give them strength Carolyn Gudeman of Goodfield, heart, for each day. IL, Linda Rengstorf and Lois Pfis- In which good and evil might have Simon Beer (Bro. Steve and Sis. ter, both of Minneapolis, MN, Ella a start Connie) has spent additional time Brown of Cleveland, OH, Marty And grow until harvest - their in hospitals this month. We're Pence of Leo, and Margie Stoller of fruitage yield thankful to report he's back home Richmond, IN. Also surviving are When God will require both fruit again and able to be back in school. a brother, four sisters, thirty-two and field. Sis. Millie Beer also had tests in grandchildren and seven great- an Indianapolis hospital, and is grandchildren. Services were held The wheat will be gathered with back home again. September 9. tender hand; Megan Piper (Rod and Sherry) Bro. William Schlatter (Junc- The tares will be burned at His underwent an emergency appen- tion, OR) presented a review ofthe word's command; dectomy. She's back home with investigation made on Bible trans- What then will remain of our her parents and three sisters and lation. The evening service was garden's yield, is doing fine. very informative and we appreci- When God will require both fruit Sis. Leona Price received medi- ated his effort to come. and field? cal treatment in a local hospital, Elder Bro. Earl Ringger and Sis. Edythe 1. Danielson has returned to her home and is Dixie (Gridley, IL) visited the making satisfactory progress. weekend of September 16-17. His My father, Bro. Theo Beer, was sermon was an encouragement to INDIANA, MILFORD treated in a hospital emergency us and a special challenge to the Judy Longcor room for a urinary tract infection young people. One thought he left Marguerite Hoerr this past month. He's doing much for us was the need to read and Bro. Tom and Sis. Kathy Hoff- better and is very thankful he can retain the Word, so the Holy Spirit man (Roanoke, IL) spent a Sunday be in his home during recovery. can bring it to our remembrance with our Milford congregation. Sis. Melba Hunsberger is happy when we need it. Bro. Tom taught us from the Word to report her broken arm is healed Jonathan David Stoller arrived and his loving messages uplifted and she's looking forward to wor- on September 10, to increase the us. shipping with us again soon. family of Bro. Lester and Sis. Judy Our congregation increased in Our daughter, Becky Pelath, is to two sons. His brother is numbers with a large group ofvisi- recovering from her radiation Nathaniel. Happy grandparents tors from the Sabo/Steffen/Zim- treatments and we're looking for- are Bro. Ernie and Sis. Dean Stol- merman reunion during the past ward to going with her to Ann Ar- ler and Bro. Rudy and Sis. Evelyn month. They gathered on Satur- bor, MI next week for her first 28 SILVER LINING

checkup. She's been so grateful ten of our churches---from them from error; to the elderly, to for all the cards, letters, and Rockville, CT to Oregon and attend to their wants, and to sup- prayers. churches between. I'm told there plement their failing power of ac- For all of these dear folks, were 85 visitors in all. Those in tion; to those in the prime of life, prayers have been offered. Each charge did a fine job planning and to assist them to noble deeds. person holds a significant place in carrying out their plans, thus (Aristotle) our Milford church home and making it a blessed weekend for when they're not with us, their all. absence is keenly felt. We're all During that weekend, Bro. Mor- INDIANA, SOUTH BEND concerned when one of our congre- ris Steadman benefitted from Carolyn Frank - Gigi Schafer gation has health problems, and God's harvest. He was called Bro. Walt Steffen (Sis. Dorothy, are so thankful for God's healing Home to his eternal rest. Services Milford, IN) lended himself in the powers and for medical expertise. and burial were here at our Lord's service on a recent Sunday. We received our first frost this church. They had lived and Several weeks later, Bros. Nile morning. Soon the autumn leaves worked in Chicagofor many years. Bucher (Sis. Phyllis) and Steve will be brilliant. The harvest has It was at our Chicago church Frauhiger (Sis. Irene), Bluffton already begun and another sum- where they repented and were North, IN blessed our assembly mer has passed. The changing of baptized. In recent years they with inspiring teachings. We seasons in Northern Indiana is moved to Parkview Haven in thank all of our ministering broth- something we look forward to as Francesville. Bro. Morris' wife ers for serving us so untiringly and we witness the beauty given us by was Verna Clauss who grew up faithfully through the power ofthe our Creator. living less than a mile from our Holy Spirit. church. Morris did not grow up in Sis. Emma Lou Gerber cele- our church, but was one who found brated a special birthday on Au- INDIANA, REMINGTON and appreciated his salvation very gust 23. Our congregation Amelia Schini much some years after their mar- assembled at the Hubbard Hills riage. He will always be remem- Retirement Home where she now "While the earth remaineth, bered as a pleasant and cheerful resides and enjoyed a time of sing- seedtime and harvest, and cold person who cared about "you". ing hymns in recognition of this and heat, and summer and winter, First-time parents are Dean and event. Sis. Emma Lou maintains and day and night shall not cease." Tammy Waibel. Justin Dean was an undying faith and trust in her Genesis 8:22 born September 9. Grandparents Lord and Saviour and is so appre- are Bro. Ralph and Sis. Helen ciative of this precious gift. Isn't that a wonderful promise, Waibel and Ken and Carolyn With grateful appreciation, we made so many years ago? Thompson. We are thankful extend a thank you to the Mike We find that our farmers are Justin's parents will teach him Mangold family for opening up now benefitting from part of that about' Jesus, whom they have re- their country home on a Wednes- promise as harvest has begun in cently learned to know through day evening for services and a our area. Since the rains were repentance. singing. This, too, was an occasion very spotty here, there will be dif- September 16 was a fun day for to wish a farewell to Joe Klotzle ferent kinds ofharvest; some good the Sunday School classes, third who has completed a job assign- and some not so good. We can also grade through twelfth. They, ment in the South Bend area. His be thankful that the "heat" of this along with their teachers, went to presence during these past summer is past. We are now en- Turkey Run by bus. They had a months was a blessing to our con- joying nice fall weather. picnic lunch, and what tastes bet- gregation and our prayers remain Labor Day weekend usually ter than a picnic lunch after "run- with him in his endeavors. makes one feel that the time of ning" some trails? On the way summer is about past. Young peo- home they stopped in Lafayette for ple are settled back in school; some pizza; a great way to end a fun day. INDIANA, VALPARAISO in college. But it is a great, nice We trust such a day will some day Ken and Cindy Susdorf long weekend for traveling for be a fond memory along with the Once again, the Lord has tarried many. The Remington and Wol- benefits of Sunday School. and we bid you all Christian greet- cott "young group" were hosts to Thought for the day: Friends ings, dear ones. Just think, one many young members from about are an aid to the young, to guard day we won't receive our copy of SILVER LINING 29

the Silver Lining because the Lord Please stop and see us if you are Bible distribution on campus and will have come and all the re- in our part ofthe country. Webid for more souls to come to the deemed will be gathered together you farewell with this Scripture: knowledge of our Saviour, Jesus in that beautiful City. Does that Numbers 6:23-26. This Scripture Christ. frighten you? It shouldn't. That's is often quoted when you think the day when all of our worries will highly of someone and you want be over. No more pain or sickness nothing but the best for them. INDIANA, WOLCO'IT or tears. No more sorrows! What That's the way we feel about all of Jody Bahler - Sheri Bahler a day that will be. God help us all our dear brethren. God has richly to be ready and helping others get blessed us many times through Nowthe field is ripe for harvest; to that point in life. this blessed fellowship and faith. Let us then all garner in; Isn't this a beautiful time of the Please take the time to read and For if we should stand here idle, seasons we are now entering? A ponder what the Lord has done for Whowouldbring the sheaves of time when it just seems like God is us. grain? adding His special touch to this Hymns of Zion #46 world we live in. Let us realize when we see all of the beauty INDIANA, WEST LAFAYETTE As the harvest season is now around us ofjust how gracious the PURDUE UNIVERSITY well upon us, we are once again Lord has been to us. For all ofyou Marie Gutwein reminded of the reaping that will busy with harvesting, may the take place on judgment day. May Lord grant you a blessed and safe "Whereunto I also labour, striv- we all continue to strive diligently harvest season. ing according to his working, so that we may be a part of that In the last writing, we were re- which worketh in me mightily." harvest. joicingin all that had been happen- Col. 1:29 Thankful parents of their first ing in our church; all the greetings boy, Lee and Michelle Huff wel- and visiting ministers we had. As we begin another year at comedlittle Austin Lee on July 28. This month we didn't even have Purdue working toward a higher Delighted sisters are Brandi and one visiting minister. But God education, may we also daily allow Heidi. Grandparents are Bro. Mi- doesn't let us down, does He? He's God to work in us as we strive to chael and Sis. Glenna Minniear. always touching our hearts in serve Him better. We are excited On Sunday, September 10, we some way. to have a large new group offresh- were privileged to have two visit- This month we have three men with us. They are: Bro. ing ministers with us. Bros. Bill births to announce. On August Nathan Yergler, Joe Sprunger, Emch (Lamont-Gridley, KS) and 15, Randall and Louann Lamb Tim Rumple, Josh Schriver, John Don Gudeman (LaCrosse, IN) were blessed with a baby girl Ward, Kelli Waibel, Bro. Brent both were useful instruments in named Shannon Raye. Her big Blume, Rustin Meister, Sara Stef- God's hands as they brought forth sister, Rachel, welcomes her home. fen, John Waibel, Katie Gutwein, the Word of Life. May the Lord On August 28, Mike and Sis. Mandy Metzger, Nathan Mangold, richly bless them. Beth Heinold were blessed with a Sis. Monica Steffen, Holly Beer, baby boy named Aidan Jacob. Bro. Joel Baumgartner, Russ Le- Chase and Garrett welcome their man, Vince Leman, Sis. Tanessa IOWA,AMES new brother home. Leman, and Carmen Cook. Tricia Metzger On September 6, Don and Sis. We thank Bros. Steve Gutwein Nicole Dahlhauser Dawn Gaddis were blessed with a (Francesville, IN) and Tom Troxel Kay Kellenberger baby boy named Ryan Andrew (LaCrosse, IN) for sharing the Classes are back in full swing at Richard. Daniel and Cory wel- Word with us at our Thursday eve- Iowa State! We started the year come home their new brother. ning services. A welcome invita- out wonderfully with our first "Lo,children are an heritage of the tion is extended to anyone who can church service on August 20. We Lord: and the fruit of the womb is come and worship with us. The thank Bros. Jon Schmidgall his reward." (Psalm 127:3) We dates for the rest of the semester (Oakville, IA) and Duane Metzger thank the Lord for each one of are Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2,16,30; and (West Bend, IA) for sharing the these precious gifts. May they give Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. E.S.T. powerful Word of God with us. It Him much honor and glory during Please join us in prayer for the inspired all of us to strive aright their time here on earth. furtherance of the Gospel through while dealing with the usual rigors 30 SILVER LINING

of college life. earthly knowledge. they recently spent some time Parents and students enjoyed Our sympathy and prayers go with our brethren in Regina, Can- the annual picnic following the out to the family of Philip He- ada. service. We were very grateful for iniger, Sr., who passed away re- the pleasant weather and the gen- cently. May Bro. Harve Heiniger erous efforts ofthe parents, and all and Sis. Sarah Miller feel the com- IOWA, GARDEN GROVE who helped out. We are thrilled to fort of God in their hearts in the Laura Funk have some new faces on campus passing of their brother. What a privilege and blessing this semester. We lovingly want to Our prayers are also with those when we can meet someone we've welcome all of the new students. who have spent time in the hospi- never met and know that we share We certainly enjoyed sharing an tal in the past month. the same faith. We enjoyed many uplifting weekend with a few ofthe visitors the weekend ofAugust 26- Kansas State students on Septem- 27, many whom some of us had ber 9 and 10. We were richly IOWA,ELGIN never met before. But what ajoy! blessed to have Bros. Dale Moore Gloria Frieden We had all come to worship and (Elgin, IA) and John Rowell thank the Lord as a dear soul was (Burlington, IA) as our minister- "To every thing there is a sea- added to the fold. We welcome ing brothers. We thank them for son, and a time to every purpose Bro. Jeff Reinhard (Bro. Dan and their service to the Lord and to us. under the heaven: ...a time to Sis. Delores). We pray for the We would like to extend a warm plant, and a time to pluck up that Lord's guidance each and every welcome for everyone tojoin us for which is planted ..." day as a new lamb of the flock. services, which are held in the Eccles. 3:1-2 Elder brothers here to share basement of Firstar Bank at 405 with us were Bros. Ed Lanz Main St. If there are any ques- As we are now in the harvest (Oakville, IA), Ed Aeschleman tions concerning dates and times, season, we rejoice that God has (Philadelphia, PA) and Wendell contact coordinator, Bro. Dave blessed the little seeds we planted Gudeman (Francesville, IN). Stoller at (515) 233-8153. last spring and we can now pluck Other visiting ministers this past We pray that the schoolyear will up the fruit. As I write this, a song month included Bros. Clark Stol- be guided and blessed by our Heav- comes to mind which reminds me ler (Gridley, IL), Roy Koehl (Mor- enly Father! of other seeds we sow. ris, MN) and Lloyd Kraft (Lamont-Gridley, KS). Special Seeds of goodnesswe are sowing thanks to all who come to share IOWA, BURLINGTON In the hearts of man today, and visit us. Lorna Knapp Bless it, Lord, that it may prosper, As Sunday School has resumed, Monica Eisenmann And bring fruit for harvest day. may the Lord direct and guide We were privileged to have sev- those who teach our youth. eral visiting ministers lately. He who gathers not at harvest Elder Bro. Ed Lanz (Oakville, IA), Willa beggar be at last. At Day's End Bro. Arnold Gerst (Taylor, MO) Therefore, rise today and labor and Bro. Bill Gerst (Alto, MI) lent Gathering golden sheaves with Is anybody happier because you themselves in the service of the haste. passed his way? Lord. May God richly bless each of Does anyone remember that you them for their labor of love. The past four Wednesday eve- spoke to him today? As the school year gets under nings we have been privileged to The day is almost over, and its way, may we remember to pray for listen to the Conference tapes. It toiling time is through; the children and teachers. Also, is so encouraging to be reminded Is there anyone to utter now a may we have a special prayer on of the many fruits that come forth kindly word ofyou? our hearts for those in college. so we can entertain true faith in Can you say tonight, in parting Marty Taeger (Bro. Dick and Sis. our hearts. with the day that's slipping fast, Dorothy) is attending college in We are thankful for the safe re- That you helped a single brother Iowa City, and Marisa Rowell turn of our Elder Bro. Paul Butik- of the many that you passed? (Bro. John and Sis. Nelda) is in ofer, and his wife, Sis. Milly, and Is a single heart rejoicingover Ames. Surely God will increase their traveling companions, Bro. what you did or said; their knowledge of Him along with Al and Sis. Laverne Butikofer, as Does the man whose hopes were SILVER LINING 31

fading, now with courage look gin, IA) and hope she will feel ~el- We extend sympathy to Sis. ahead? come to assemble with us ~hen Donna Mogler (Bro. Phil) on the Did you waste the day, or lose it? she doesn't go home for the week- death of her father, Bro. Reuben Was it well or sorely spent? end. Hartzler (Rittman, OH). Did you leave a trail of kindness, Food for thought from the Con- We are thankful that Bro. Larry or a scar of discontent? ference tapes: If we are pI~able Peterson (Sis. Emily) and young AB you closeyour eyes in slumber, clay, the Master won't hav to Dalton VerBeek (Tim and Sis. doyou think that God will say, chisel us. Becky)are both out ofthe hospital ''You have earned one more and able to be at church again. tomorrow by the work you did Our thoughts were with Marty today."? IOWA, LESTER I Knoblock (Bro. Glen and Sis. Joyce John Hall Cindy Leuthold - Sue Warljler Metzger) and Daniel Messner On Sunday, August 20, IBro. (Bro. Henry and Sis. Charlene) Lance Knobloch (Bro. Ezra I and who were both surgical patients. IOWA, IOWA CITY Sis. Marie) and Sis. Kristi Ifft ~Bro. May God grant continued health Janette Schulz Larry and Sis. Shirley) exchanged and healing where it is His will. Greetings to all! We have ap- wedding vows at congervilli IL. Once again, we are enjoying the preciated all of our visitors this We congratulate them and look blessed privilege oflistening to the month, including ministering forward to getting aCqUairted Conference tapes. We pray an ex- Bros. Dan Stoller (Rockville, CT) with Sis. Kristi. tra measure of grace upon our Eld- and Walt Herrmann (Princeville, Saturday, September 9, waf the ers as they watch for our souls. IL). Bro. Dan and his wife, Sis. wedding day for Molly Me~zger Diane, were here for a very special (Bro. James and Sis. Lois) to Scott occasion---to meet their first Bowman (Ardell and Jayona! Lu- IOWA, OAKVILLE grandchild, Drew Daniel, born to vurne, MN). We wish them dod's Melody Steiner Dana and Nathan Honson, who blessings. I Debbie Wagenbach live in this area. May this new We also extend a warm welcome I loveharvest season. God's glo- bundle oflove be a special blessing to Merlin and Marilyn MeyerI who rious wonders shine out so bright. to his parents, grandparents and recently moved here from Si~ver- The trees are truly magnificent. all who meet him. ton, OR. We're glad to have Mer- The air is cool, and once again the The new Sunday School year lin back "home" again, and hope combines are whirring in the has started. May the teachers feel Marilyn can feel at home, too'lour fields. As we enjoy this season of our prayerful support as they as- prayers are with these young cou- the year, let us reflect upon the sume the weighty responsibility of ples as they seek to establish heir great harvest that awaits each and planting the Good Seed in tender homes. I everyone of us. Will we have pro- hearts. May this task not be con- Bro. Stan and Sis. Sue wirner duced a crop that is fit and ready fined to Sunday School, but may welcomed little Sarah Joy into for our Lord? each of us, parents and others their family circle on August 20. We have been blessed to have alike, take every opportunity to Sarah has a brother, Matthew~and several visiting ministers in this talk about God and the plan of two sisters, Maria and Abtgail. last month. Bros. Gary Endress Salvation, be a light through a Grandparents are Bro. Dennis and (Bradford, IL), Randy Gasser (De- happy, consistent life in the Lord, Sis. Esther Warner, and BrJ. Ed troit, MI), Marvin Schmidgall and and remember our friends and and Sis. Shirley Zollinger (S~lver- Jim Vierling (Eureka, IL) have re- children in our daily prayers. ton, OR). cently taught us in the ways of the We have begun to listen to the We're thankful for the WOfdof Lord. May God bless them for tapes of the Conference held in Life that we hear so freely apross their unselfish efforts. Princeville in August. May the our pulpit. We pray God will rless Thought: Witnessing is not a loving exhortations deeply im- our ministers for faithfully serving spare-time occupation or a once-a- I press our hearts and stir us to us. Visiting ministers were fros. week activity. It must be a quality more diligent service to our Heav- Carl Wyss (Washington, IL), Ben of life. You don't GO witnessing, enly Father and Saviour Jesus Wysong and Roger Aberle (~abe- you ARE a witness. (Dan Greene) Christ. tha, KS), Pat Zaugg (West Bend, Another student is in our area. IA), and Vern Wettstein (Con- We welcome Angie Schneider (EI- gerville, IL). IOWA, PULASKI 32 SILVER LINING

Carol Wettstein God's nearness and direction as Troy and Julie Olson on the birth On August 22, Eugene and Lana they now begin a new Christian of their first little girl. Tegan Joos welcomed Lincoln Wade into home. Parents of this couple are Marie has two big brothers waiting their hearts and home. Thankful Bro. Melvin and Sis. Glenagene to help. Also anxious to share love grandparents are Bro. Ron and Fehr and Bro. Silas and Sis. Della are grandparents, Bro. Larry and Sis. Chris Joos and Phil and Cathy Metzger. Sis. Marvella Wickman, Gary Ol- Garrett (Bloomfield). May God be Our prayers are with those who son (Ayrshire) and Janice Olson near them as they care for their have had to say goodbye to loved (Emmetsburg). Great-grandpar- little son. ones. We extend our sympathy to ents are Bro. Ed and Sis. Helen Our visiting ministers this Sis. Nima Fehr, Sis. Edna Zaugg. May they feel God's love month were Elder Bro. Ray Sinn (Schneider) Banwart, and Bro. and direction with this precious and family (Latty, OH). We really Lawrence Schneider on the death addition to their family circle. appreciated Bro. Ray for conduct- of their sister, Nellie Sauder, of ing our adult Bible Study on Sun- Worthington, MN. day morning and for his timely and Sympathy is extended to Bro. JAPAN, TOKYO uplifting messages he brought to Dave and Sis. Diane Gerber and Andrew and Jana Klaus the entire congregation. Also, their family on the passing of Sis. Greetings from Japan. Our Bro. Brad Funk (Garden Grove, Diane's grandmother, Agnes Mon- church has had a busy summer IA) brought us God's Word. May tag. which we ended with our fellow- God bless all our faithful brethren Our congregation was saddened ship meeting on August 28-29. who labor in our behalf. by the death of our Sis. Katherine This year the topic was Christian- We are enjoying Bro. Christo- Fisher. Our love and sympathy to ity and Japan. With Elder Bro. pher Eland (Iowa City, IA) who is her family. She will be especially Willis Ehnle and Bro. Toru assembling with us while doing missed by her son, Philip Jr. and Saigusa as speakers, we studied some teaching in our area. Barb Fisher; daughters, Lois and the history of Christianity in this We surely feel fall is approach- Larry Lloyd, Eileen and Olin land, as well as the supposed bar- ing with cooler weather, and look Hoover; and daughter-in-law, riers in the culture to why more do forward to seeing God's magnifi- Marie Fisher; and sisters, Della not convert. cent beauty portrayed in the turn- Persinger (Mpls., MN), Sis. Mar- On September 10, we had the ing leaves. Truly a beautiful time garet Banwart and Laura Valian most powerful typhoon in modern of year! (Portland, OR); and five grand- times to hit Tokyo and as a result, children. She was preceded in church for the day was virtually death by her husband, Bro. Philip, canceled. Weare thankful the IOWA,WEST BEND and sons, Harold and Robert. We damage done by it was minimal. Lela Banwart - Eunice Fehr are grateful to Bro. Bert Butikofer My sister, Sis. Grace Klaus We were thankful to have in our (Elgin, IA) for the prayer offered (Washington, IL), has moved here midst visiting ministers, Bros. at Sis. Katherine's funeral service. this month, and will be living with Wayne Banwart (Champaign, IL) May God comfort and bless these us for a while. We appreciate her and Andy Virkler (Croghan- families at this time of sorrow. help at home and her support in Naumburg, NY). May God bless the church, too. them and their families as they "Thou wilt keep him in perfect Just last week a big conference travel many miles and then so will- peace, whose mind is stayed on that attracted world wide atten- ingly share God's precious Word thee: because he trusteth in thee." tion ended in Beijing, China, with us. Isaiah 26:3 which is not too far from us on this September 10 was a blessed day side of the globe. Our first lady, for our congregation as we had We rejoice with our converts, Hillary, was also present to lead Elder Bro. Curt Frank (LaCrosse, Sally Fehr, Cory and Jennifer the U.S. delegation. However, IN) and Bros. Dean Messner and Fehr and Marc and J ami Banwart, what has happened in the two and Jim Knobloch (Winthrop, MN), as they have found that wonderful a half weeks ofthat conference has and Bro. Dale Zeltwanger (Morris, peace that only God can impart. done more harm to the godly fam- MN). They were all here to share We are looking forward to hearing ily than any other conference of all in thejoywith Bro. Kevin Fehr and their testimonies in the near fu- times. Sis. Lonnie Metzger as they were ture. It was called a conference of united in marriage. May they feel Our congratulations go out to women. But see what they had to SILVER LINING 33

say: Marriage in the biblical sense We thank these brothers for giving this joyous occasion. God bless was seen as the root of all evil for of themselves to share God's Holy you all! women. Abortion and population Word with us. Raymond and Kathryn Ban- control of the world's nations was Hospitalized was Ryan Menold wart promoted. The "unnatural affec- (Bro.Joe and Sis. Kathy Rokey) for tions" spoken against in the Bible an appendectomy. Weare thank- was spoken of as completely nor- ing God for His healing power. KANSAS, KIOWA mal. And worst, religion was held Darcy Kisling - Janice Bahr to be the worst oppressor of women. KANSAS, FORT SCOTT Forsake me not, give grace the Well, we could go on. But all JoleenSinn load to carry. that was talked about was in stark We had the privilege of gather- Bliss shall replace the murm'rings contrast to our beliefs and to re- ing together to celebrate the 50th of the weary, cent editorials we have had in the anniversary of our dear Bro. Ray- When once this pilgrim journey is Silver Lining. And also it should mond and Sis. Kathryn Banwart. forgot. stir us up to become greater bea- It was nice to see many dear Forsake me not, forsake me not. cons of light and truth in the friends that we had not seen for Hymns of Zion #252 world. To keep our flames burn- awhile. We want to give special ing. We all have a great responsi- thanks to Bro. Al Langhofer Our prayer this month is for bility in the world as Christians. (Wichita, KS) for ministering to "grace the load to carry". As we go God bless your Christian walk. us. about our earthly duties, let us Bro. Raymond and Sis. Kathryn never forget the precious gifts God then had a blessed surprise as the offers us, and all we have to do is KANSAS, BERN wonderful weekend came to a accept them. Lori Baumgartner close. Their granddaughter, Our hospital patients this Donna Edelman Trista (Bro. Lon and Sis. Deb Ban- month were Sis. Mildred Frieden wart), and her husband, Dave (Bro. Joe), Matt Schupbach (Bro. This union of our hearts Miller, gave their lives and hearts Kent and Sis. Darcy), Sis. Rachel Shall stand through grace in Jesus; to the Lord in repentance. The Kraft, Sis. Nelda Ott (Bro. Ar- We walk the path of life, following evening their grandson, nold), and Sis. Betsy Diel. While cheer and trust increases. Tyler Banwart (Bro. Lon and Sis. Where God in truth abides, Deb), also came to the Lord. We "Wethen that are strong ought Where two join hand and heart, are rejoicing with the angels in to bear the infirmities ofthe weak, We find a three-fold cord, Heaven over our dear converts. and not to please ourselves." Not lightly rent apart. May they lean on their new-found Romans 15:1 Zion's Harp #79 strength as they continue on their way. We appreciate the support of August 27 was the wedding day We are listening to the Confer- each and everyone who helped of Sis. Cynthia Edelman (Bro. ence tapes. It is so encouraging to with our rest home services, as this Fred and Sis. JoAnn) and Bro. hear the exhortations of our dear is such an important ministry. Todd Fehr (Bro. Warren and Sis. Elder brothers. May we all listen Our visiting ministers this Shirley, Fairbury, IL). We pray to the prompting ofthe Holy Spirit month were Elder Bro. John that God will direct their pathway and follow His leading. Lehman (Bern, KS) and Bro. Dean together as they strive to serve Steffen (Belvidere, IL). What ajoy Him as one. We will miss Sis. Cyn- Note of Thanks: to have their families with us! We thia in our midst as she and Bro. A note of appreciation and want to thank them for sharing Todd make their home in Fair- thanks to all who so kindly shared God's eternal Word with us. bury. in remembering our 50th wedding Our congregation has been anniversary. Our thanks go to all blessed with the following visiting who attended from near and far. KANSAS, LAMONT-GRIDLEY ministers: Bros. Roger Aberle and Also, for the many cards of best Julie Bahr Ben Wysong (Sabetha, KS), John wishes and love. A special thanks We extend our congratulations Hartman (Fairbury, IL) and to our children, grandchildren and and best wishes to Sis. Jennifer Clarence Dietrich (Silverton, OR). others who helped plan and host Isch (Bro. Ron and Sis. Jane) and 34 SILVER LINING

Bro. James Kieser (Bro. Don and minister. After various meetings, contemplate this verse. "But the Sis. Laura, Bloomington, IL) who Bro. Sam informed the congrega- wisdom that is from above is first exchanged wedding vows on Au- tion that he was retiring. We pure, then peaceable, gentle, and gust 30. Visiting ministers for this thank Bro. Sam for his many years easy to be intreated, full of mercy occasion were Elder Bro. Bob Wal- of service to our congregation. and good fruits, without partiality, der (Congerville, IL) and Bro. May God be his rewarder, both and without hypocrisy." (James Trent Meiss (Iowa City, IA). May now and in the life to come. 3:17). May we always receive our God's Spirit be near as they begin Elder Bro. Eugene Marti (Kan- wisdom from God. their walk of life together. sas City, MO) had the support of Our sincere sympathy is ex- the church to fill in as Elder at this pressed to Bro. Steve Schrader and time. We are thankful he and Sis. KANSAS, WICIDTA his dear family in the unexpected Mary are willing to accept God's Emma Miller death of his dear brother, Leroy will. We appreciate their visits This past month has been a bo- Schrader, Osage City, KS. "When and hope they always feel "back at nus one for grandparents in our the cares of this life get too heavy home". congregation. Bro. Milton and Sis. to bear, Dear Lord, wejust commit Our sincere sympathy to Bro. Lillian were blessed with a new them to Thee." Larry Bailey (Sis. Linda) and his grandson born to Marsha and Jim sister, Shari Kemp, on the loss of Bowers; as was Sis. Ann Farney their father, Earl Bailey. with a granddaughter, Rachel KANSAS, SABETHA Aaryn, born to Terry and Mary Mary Kay Wenger Not now, but in the comingyears, Farney. Sis. Roseanne and Duane It may be in the better land, Reeves rejoiced in the birth of Ye shepherds, Who the Lord do We'll read the meaning of our James Benjamin to Sid and Ann love, tears, Newby. Sis. Carol and Earl Car- And through the Spirit from above, And there, sometime; we'll ter's daughter, Sheryl, and Dale Proclaim to men salvation, understand. Toews welcomed a daughter, Chel- How much the Lord to you has Hymns of Zion #165 sea Renee. willed, I would also like to note the mar- Who at His blessed kingdom build, riage of the Carter's son, Darren, It is beyond expression! KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY to Michelle Tower on July 29 and Therefore, therefore, Be ye Derek Funk the approaching marriage of their faithful! Once again, school is in session son, Tim, to Michelle Forslund on How delightful! God with pleasure and once again we are back to October 14. Before they located in Willimpart the crown and studying. As we begin to increase Dale, Indiana, in the late 1980's, treasure. our knowledge in books, we can the Carter family was a vital part only pray that our knowledge in of our congregation. We continue Ye messengers of peace shall bring the Lord and what He wants for us to hold them dear to our hearts. The glorious gospelof the King will increase. On Sunday, September 3, Bro. To man in accents truthful. Wewould like to welcome all the Max Reimschisel announced to the How great your blest reward shall members and friends that have congregation the engagement of be started school here for the first his daughter, Sis. Jennifer, to Bro. When Jesus Christ, the Lord, will time. We are thankful to have you Jeff Hodel ofthe Roanoke, IL con- see with us and pray God will be with gregation. We join Bro. Max and That ye were true and faithful! you in your studies. Once again, Sis. Judy and Bro. Jeffs parents, Ev'ry brother Who such mission our fall picnic was held. We would Bro. Ken and Sis. Kathy, in their And position Has been granted, like to thank all the families and happiness and concern for their Shall be to the end undaunted. loved ones who gave their time and children's trust in God's direction Zion's Harp #210 effort to be with us and make it a for their lives. success. Services have also started Our Wednesday evening serv- Our congregation was under and we would like to thank Elder ices have been devoted to hearing much meditation and supplication Bro. John Lehman, Bro. Darrel the Conference tapes. As Bro. unto God in seeking His will as we Stoller (Bern, KS) and their fami- Max commented, it would be a de- faced the decision of Elder Bro. lies for joining us in our worship. light to hear the speakers in per- Sam Huber retiring as Elder and As we part, we would like to son, but since this is not feasible, SILVER LINING 35 the tapes are next best. picked up her husband from work, ing that merely telling children Sis. Nellie Lambert commented late a night, they would drop by about God and teaching them a to me about my remarks concern- the Yackley home for a short visit. simple prayer was a poor substi- ing Bro. Clarence Yackley in the Nearly always, Clarence could be tute for being that example of June Silver Lining and began to found at his dining room table "Christ like love" that will ulti- tell me of her memories of how with his Bible, Bible dictionary, mately lead them to repentance. Bro. Clarence influenced our hymn book, note book, etc. spread He said that one night his little boy Wichita congregation. I asked her out before him and he was deep in was frightened by a terrible light- to write an article that I could study. ning storm and called out, "Daddy, share with you and she graciously Yes, we did lose Bro. Clarence to Daddy, I'm afraid!" The father an- obliged with the following: Phoenix in 1950, but fortunately, swered, "Oh son, don't be afraid, On the west side of our Wichita he had relatives in Wichita, so he God will take care ofyou!" The son church, in letters big enough to see came back frequently and we were replied, "Yes, father, I know He as one drives by, is the quotation still able to enjoy many a beautiful will, but right now I want some- from Isaiah 1:18, "Let us reason sermon along with his visits. body who has skin on." How im- together." When we built our first One could write many good portant it is for us to be God's love little white wooden church in chapters on the life of Bro. with skin on for the lambs God has 1938, we felt the need to put out a Clarence, but most of all, I wanted put within our care. Ifthey do not sign giving the name of our church to cover just a few in which he experience this from their fami- and the time of services, and Bro. touched the lives of us in a spiri- lies, it may be nearly impossible Clarence suggested that we add tual way. We will always cherish for them to see it elsewhere in day the Isaiah quotation as a sign of the words he selected, to help es- to day life. welcome. It became such a part of tablish the heart and spirit of our the church that when we re-built Wichita church-s-words which are in 1973 and moved into our new as timely today as when our great MICIDGAN,ALTO brick church, we took the Isaiah and Almighty God dictated them Jane Grawburg words right along with us and hundreds of years ago. The richest of our Lord's bless- tacked them on the west side ofthe ings are sure to be with Joe and building. These words are a fitting Jennifer Schlatter, son and daugh- memorial to our dear departed KENTUCKY,LEUNGTON ter-in-law of Bro. Otto and Sis. Bro. Clarence as he wholeheart- Doug and Rebecca Germ.ann Pat, as they have given their edly believed in the healing peace A special thanks to all our visi- hearts to their Lord in repentance. that so often follows the concili- tors this past month! We enjoyed We look forward to the time when atory powers of "reasoning". visitors from Wolcott, Remington, we are able to greet as brother and In the early years of our church, Francesville, Latty, Akron and sister and share in the Holy Kiss. Bro. Clarence was chosen to serve Bloomington. We were privileged Our prayers are with Joe and Jen- on the pulpit. From his very first to visit the Galilean Home for the nifer as they begin their walk with sermon, he was a "natural", much dedication for the new building Him. like Apollos in Acts 18:24---"anelo- that our brethren built. That Sat- Bro. Bill Gerst, through his quent man and mighty in the urday evening we enjoyed a dinner work, had the opportunity to scriptures." He had a God-given out at a local Lexington restaurant travel to the Orient. We know our gift which he did not waste. He for those who could spend the Lord was with him every step of was a true student of the Bible, weekend with us. the way and brought him safely following faithfully the teachings Visiting ministers were Bro. home. We are so thankful for that of II Timothy 2:15, "Study to shew John Laukhuf and his wife, Sis. and are grateful to have Bro. Bill thyself approved unto God, a Marcia, from Latty, OH. Also, we with us again. workman that needeth not to be were fortunate to have Bro. Ron Our prayers for God's blessings ashamed, rightly dividing the Heiniger and his wife, Sis. Kay, are with Sis. Kate and Carl word of truth." from Bloomington, IL. Thank you Wheeler as Carl is now a resident As a sister in Phoenix, AZ con- for your efforts and time spent of Greenview Manor. Your visits, fided to me, "It doesn't just happen here on behalf of the Lexington cards and prayers will be greatly that Clarence has such outstand- congregation. appreciated. Carl's address is: ing sermons; he does his part in Recently I read an article about 1708 Leonard, N.E., Grand Rap- building." Quite often when she family life and the author was say- ids, MI 49505. 36 SILVER LINING

Hazel Mehrings passed away on families to our congregation. Sis. stressful week, it is so nice to share September 12. She is survived by Brenda Orcsik (Bro. John and Sis. a time offellowship and enjoyment friends, Fred and Pauline Feld- Esther) has returned after spend- with fellow believers. September man, of Chicago, IL and Bro. Ly- ing a year in Hungary and is at- 15-17 was that kind of a weekend man and Sis. Vivian Feldman of tending college in Windsor, for us here as Bro. Hartzell and Alto. Hazel was a nurse for, and a Ontario. Bonnie Wieland (Bro. Sis. Mary Kaisner hosted a wiener friend of, the Feldman's for many Rod and Sis. Evelyn, Bay City, Ml) roast on Friday night and Sunday years. Elder Bro. Aaron Steffen is back to finish her last year of was our annual Sunday School pic- officiated at the service and Bro. college here after working the nic. These times are precious to Lyman and Sis. Vivian welcomed summer in Chicago. We welcome those of us in a small church, espe- everyone into their home after- Bonnie's brother, Andy, who is cially, and we appreciate those ward for a time ofrefreshment and also attending Eastern Michigan who take the time to organize and fellowship. University. We are also very attend them! pleased to welcome a new family, Bro. Bill Gerst (Alto, Ml) minis- Bro. Chris and Sis. Barb Johnson tered to the residents at Wood- MICIDGAN, BAY CITY and daughter, Kyra, who have re- haven this month and we thank Marlene Mosher cently moved from Denver, CO. him for coming. Lord willing, our Rhonda Knochel We're thankful for each person next monthly evening service will Happiness is being content that the Lord places in our family be Tuesday, November 7, at 7:00 where you are in whatever your lot here! hosted by Toledo, OH. may be and be content to wait Our spiritual family is growing upon the Lord for all things for He as well! Wayne and Allison Sadler knows best. and Marisa Wirtz (Kitchener, On- MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS Bro. Gary Meylan (Sis. Marilyn) tario) have expressed a desire to Perry VIrkler has been in the hospital with heart share their testimonies with the We were blessed with several problems. He is home again and church. Also, Jesse Bedolla and visiting ministers this month. we wish them both our Lord's Heather Hitz (Bro. Tom and Sis. Elder Bros . Joe Stoller blessings and healing hand. Cindy) have both felt God's peace (Princeville, IL) and Leroy Mess- Chris Mehl (Sis. Alice) has been and welook forward to testimonies ner (Winthrop, MN), and Bro. in the hospital and has had sur- and baptisms the weekend of Oc- Harold Gramm (Morris, MN) gery. Chris had to have his stom- tober 21-22. brought us inspiring messages. ach taken out. We hope our Lord We appreciate each of them, as will have mercy and touch them "Why art thou cast down, 0 my well as our home ministers, who both with His healing powers. All soul? and why art thou disquieted faithfully carry out their duties things are in God's hands and we in me? hope thou in God:for I shall Sunday after Sunday. wish His will to be done. yet praise him for the help of his We have been blessed this countenance." Our children are a gift from God month to have with us Bro. John Psalm 42:5 On loan from heaven above, Laukhuf (Sis. Marcia, Latty, OH) To train and nourish in the Lord and family, and also Bro. Lynn We pray that those who have And show to them His love. -- Sper Stieglitz (Sis.Leonda, Leo, IN) and experienced illness or the loss of family. We were richly blessed. loved ones can find their hope and Bro. Kent and Sis. Mary Mogler Our fields are white with har- help in the Lord. Joe Sabados and joyously welcomed into their fam- vest and we have also been blessed Bro. Joe Szilagyi (Sis. Martha) ily of boys, a precious baby girl, with moisture. God is good. have both spent time in the hospi- Kallianne Marie, born on August tal. Our sympathy is extended to 27. Braden, Seth and Micah are Sis. Kristie Meyer (Bro. Mark) and delighted to have a little sister. MICIDGAN, DETROIT family on the death of her mother, Thankful grandparents are Bro. Lynette Moser Sis. Goldie Kipfer (Bluffton, IN). Ernest and Sis. Gladys Koehl Holly Barton We especially pray for God's near- (Morris, MN) and Bro. Howard After having said many "good- ness to Bro. Doug and Carole, and Sis. Lolly Mogler (Lester, IA). byes" over the past few months, it Katherine Maibach in the loss of Many heartfelt prayers were of- is so nice to welcome several new their stillborn child, Craig. fered for Sis. Rachel Kent (Darcy) and returning individuals and After a busy and sometimes as she underwent cancer surgery. SILVER LINING 37

May God's healing hand be upon God's Word. tering on our behalf and all the her. The home of Bro. Gary and Sis. company that came to be with us Wespent three blessed evenings Sandy Fehr has been warmed by the weekend of our hog roast in listening to the Conference tapes the birth of a daughter, Angela August. It was such a blessing to and appreciate the love and con- Lynn. Amy, Mitchell, Amanda, have so many with us and we ap- cern of our dear Elder brothers as Ashley, and Micah welcome An- preciate everyone who came. We they bring encouragement and ad- gela home. Grandparents are Bro. would also like to thank Bro. Joe monition to our churches. May we Lloyd and Sis. Diane Fehr. and Sis. Kim Messner for all their all strive more diligently to be obe- We know that many prayers as- efforts and for initiating this week- dient to their loving exhortations. cended to God in behalf of Alissa end of fellowship. Our Sunday School children Koehl (Bro. Randy and Sis. Shir- were excited to resume classes on ley) after hearing of her fall and Note of Thanks: September 10. May God direct our potential head injury. We are very I would like to thank everyone Sunday School teachers in teach- thankful for her full recovery and for their prayers, phone calls, vis- ing our youth His precious Word. to see the twinkle in her eye and its and gifts during the time I was ready smile once more. in the hospital and during my re- Note of Thanks: Our congregation welcomes covery. We would like to express our Bro. Jeff Sabo (Sarasota, FL) to Lindsay Schmidt thanks and appreciation to all who the area and would pray that his remembered Joe during his hospi- heart and spirit would be warm tal stay. He is home and doing while here, though the climate MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY quite well. We especially thank may be very different from what Joan Fehr - Jamie Marti you for all your prayers; they mean he is accustomed to. On September 10we had a beau- so very much to us. May Godbless tiful afternoon for our annual Sun- you all. day School picnic with Ft. Scott. Joe and Sis. Ethel Bednarski MINNESOTA, WINTImOP We extend a big thank you to Ft. Becky Braulick - Jan Messner Scott for hosting it this year. It This is the time of year where was enjoyed by all. This was also MINNESOTA, MORRIS farmers are busy in the fields har- the first Sunday back in Sunday Linda Schmidgall vesting their crops. We can also School after a month break. Bro. Maxine Sauder relate this to God's harvest which Jay Wiegand will be replacing Bro. Because I am uncomfortable be- can and will happen at any time. Greg Snyder whose term has ex- ing cold, as the temperature be- Are we ready? As we heard on the pired. Thank you, Bro. Greg, for gins to drop outside, I find myself tapes from the Conference, "Must all your work. gravitating toward sources of heat Jesus bear the cross alone and all to stay warm. I may wrap my the rest go free?" This is truly hands around my mug of hot bev- something worth thinking on. MISSOURI, LAMAR erage, sit close to the fireplace, or It is with gladness of heart that Carolyn Banwart like this morning, work where the we welcome Bro. John and Sis. Becky Marti sun shines through the window. Joleen (Messner) Elder to our con- We welcome Ana Passos to our This is an important concept for gregation, as they have moved congregation. She is from Belo me to remember in a spiritual here from Denver, CO. We pray Horizonte, Brazil and is spending sense. To feel the warmth, the that God will be with them as they the semester with Bro. Gene and power, the presence of God---it is make their home here in our area. Sis. Linda Banwart, Gary, Jason, important that I move close to Our surgical patients this past Andrea and Emily as a foreign ex- Him. I move closer by taking time month were Sis. Ella Mae Schmidt change student. in His Word, prayer, and con- (Gene) and Lindsay Schmidt (Bro. sciously turning my thoughts to Veri and Sis. Jamie). We rejoice "But I would not have you to be Him. It is then that I can more that they are both out of the hos- ignorant, brethren, concerning fully experience the comforting pital and doing well. May the Lord them which are asleep, that ye sor- warmth of His Spirit. continue to watch over them in row not, even as others which have Weare grateful that Bro. Steve their time of recovery. no hope." Martin (Eureka, IL) visited us re- We would like to thank Bro. I Thess. 4:13 cently, ministering to us from Kent Mogler (Sis.Mary) for minis- 38 SILVER LINING

So we were reminded as we laid We extend the invitation to all past month to be able to listen to our dear Sis. CecileBraker to rest, the churches to come visit our lit- the tapes from the general Confer- that even though she will be sorely tle congregation even as the sum- ence. What strength and encour- missed, we should also celebrate mer draws to a close and families agement we did receive from the because for her, the victory is won. settle back into work and school. exhortations we heard on being a She was preceded in death by her We know that it is not always easy true believer. May the Lord Jesus husband, Bro. Fred. She is sur- to travel during the busy fall and Christ strengthen our church and vived by her three sons, Wayne, winter months, but you are wel- help each one of us do our part to Edd and Bro. Jay Braker; and two come at any time. stay true and faithful until life's daughters, Marilyn Rose and end. Pamela Greene; and a brother, El- "But even the very hairs ofyour Our visiting ministers this past bert Dumm. We extend our heart- head are all numbered. Fear not month was Bro. Jim Plattner felt sympathy to them. therefore: ye are of more value (Princeville, IL). We thank Bro. Sis. Vera Frieden (Bro. Rex) has than many sparrows." Jim for coming and sharing God's been a surgical patient. We pray Luke 12:7 Word with us. that she may feel God's nearness Those who were hospitalized and healing hand. Little Camille Steffen (Bro. Jeff this past month are Sis. Elizabeth and Sis. Robin) has recently bro- Hoerr (late Bro. George) and Bro. Notes of Thanks: ken her arm, but on Sunday she Phil and Sis. Linda Baurer. We Thank you dear ones in faith for was full of energy and smiles. pray that God's healing hand the many cards and well wishes we Upon seeing this I was reminded would be with each one. received in observance of our 50th that God would want us to endure For the past four years our con- wedding anniversary . Your love trials and afflictions with abun- gregation has been blessed with and kindness is appreciated very dance of joy (II Corinthians 8:2) the presence of Bro. Tim and Sis. much. May God bless each of you. and to smile through adversity Verene Sutton and their family. Bro. Art and Sis. Ruth Banwart just as this little girl did. We pray Following God's guidance, they for God's healing graces and have now moved to Phoenix, AZ We want to thank everyone who Camille's quick recovery. where they will make their home. sent cards for our 40th wedding Once again, many thanks to all We are thankful we had the oppor- anniversary and Sis. Jodi and Sis. of our visitors and may God bless tuni ty to get to know them in the Alice, especially. you all. time we were together. Realizing Bro. Joe and Sis. Evelyn Marti that we are separated physically, how thankful we are for the Holy MISSOURI, TAYLOR Spirit that keeps us together MISSOURI, ST. LOUIS Rusty and Amy Adrian through prayer. May God bless Thadd Walter A new Sunday Schoolyear is in you, Bro. Tim and Sis. Verene, as full swing and how thankful we you raise your family and look to "But if we walk in the light, as are for the students who are eager our Lord Jesus Christ for guid- he is in the light, we have fellow- to learn and the teachers who are ance. ship one with another, and the willing to be used by our most pre- The weekend of September 16 blood of Jesus Christ his Son cious Lord and Saviour to teach and 17 was an uplifting weekend cleanseth us from all sin." them. Our prayers are with those as various young groups and four I John 1:7 taking on the teaching responsi- Bible Classes from our Iowa bilities who are Bros. Curt Heimer churches gathered here in Taylor. We thank Bros. Steve Baner and Keith Pflum and Sisters Kay Truly the joy and positive atti- (Gridley, IL), Steve Gutwein Sutter and Tami Pflum. tudes that was seen in our young (Francesville, IN), Don Gudeman Our heartfelt thanks goesto the people was a wonderful encour- (LaCrosse, IN) and Rex Frieden teachers whohave completed their agement. (Lamar, MO) for allowing them- terms, who are Bros. Phil Baurer selves to be God's servants and and Benj Knapp and Sisters Kris letting His Word flow through Sutter and Anna Hoerr. May God NEW YORK, CROGHAN· them. Having visiting brothers bless each ofthem for their efforts NAUMBURG and their families with us always and willingness to teach. Alice Virkler enriches our spiritual lives. We have been truly blessed this We have been listening to the SILVER LINING 39 tapes of the recent Brotherhood Matthew Pamer (Bro. Steve and arrive for church this week and Conference held in Princeville. Sis. Arliss) was hospitalized and see the new siding on the exterior May each of us keep the true faith we are thankful that he is now walls. We pray for God's guidance each day as we have been so lov- feeling better. and loving patience as the build- ingly reminded by our Elder Our prayers and sympathy are ing committee slowly works their Brothers. By keeping the faith we extended to Elder Bro. Gene and way through the countless per- can be assured of an eternal Home Sis. Eleanor Pamer and their fam- mits and licenses that need to be in Heaven. By communing with ily in the loss of Sis. Eleanor's fa- issued for work to continue. We God through prayer and by allow- ther, Bro. Reuben Hartzler appreciate the endless hours ofre- ing Him to commune with us (Rittman). search and work this committee through His Word, we can be given Sis. Bethi Graf will celebrate had to endure to keep the project the necessary strength and guid- her 90th birthday on November 5. moving along and also the many ance to follow the direction left for brethren who have offered their us in this life. May we strive to be "Lo, children are an heritage of talents and time to help with the that good example to those whom the lord and the fruit of the womb construction. we contact in our daily walk oflife. is his reward." Prayers for recovery are with Our thoughts and prayers have Psalm 127:3 our dear Sis. Theresa Hunyady been with those of our loved ones (Bro. Andy) as she has been un- who have had medical problems On September 15, Marvin and able to attend church for several and have been hospitalized. They Sis. Carol Indermuhle were weeks. We miss her and wish her are Bro. Raymond Stockberger, blessed with a precious daughter, renewed strength and health. Sis. Minnie Taube and Joe Bush Sarah Rose. Christopher, Rachael We are thankful for our visiting (Linette). May each of them look and Michael welcome their new ministers this month. Elder Bro. to God for daily strength and may little sister. Grandparents are Mark Bahr (Detroit, MI) and Bro. He provide improved health for Elder Bro. Gene and Sis. Eleanor Dale Stoller (Fairbury, IL) lent each of them. Pamer and Bro. Lloyd and Sis. themselves to bring forth God's Many of us were able to attend Vera Indermuhle (Smithville, precious Word. an open house hosted by the fam- OH). As harvest time approaches, we ily of Bro. Bernard and Sis. Elvera pray for the farmers who will soon Martin on the occasion of their travel to the fields. It was such a 40th wedding anniversary. May omo, COLUMBUS late spring planting this year in God continue to bless them with Nancy Banks our area and I remember at the health and many more years to- Autumn is now upon us and the time of planting, wondering how gether. cool, crisp air is such a refreshing the beans would ever grow that change from the 90-95 degree were planted in the late weeks of weather we were having in the June and even July. Yet, through OmO,AKRON latter months of summer. With God's tender mercy, we were Joyce Gasser - Diane Jarrett the beautiful fall weather, we also blessed with abundant warm Love and greetings from Akron. welcome the arrival of our Ohio rains and plenty of sunshine and We appreciated the many visitors State students to the Columbus the fields of soybeans and corn from various congregations who area as they prepare to begin the have flourished. Just as the assembled with us for song service fall quarter. Our prayers are with farmer, we must learn to trust on the Labor Day holiday week- them as they begin their college that God will take care of us. end. Also, our thanks to Bros. Ken studies and hope they willfeel wel- Dietz (Bradford, IL), Glenn Rig- come to attend church services Allyou may need He will provide, genbach and Gary Maibach with us during their stay. We God willtake care ofyou; (Smithville, OH) for their labors would also like to welcome Sis. Nothing you ask will be denied, ministering to our congregation in Renee Steffen (Alto, MI) to our Godwilltake care ofyou. recent weeks. Columbus congregation as she has God willtake care ofyou, We wish God's blessings on found employment in Columbus. Thru ev'ry day, O'er all the way; Tammy Bako (Eugene and Sis. Di- Work is progressing more rap- He will take care of you. anna) and Zoltan Namenyi idly on our church building this Godwilltake care ofyou. (Joseph and Esther) who were month as several work teams have united in marriage on June 10. arrived to help. It was exciting to No matter what may be the test, 40 SILVER LINING

God will take care ofyou; omo,LATI'Y lining was left in the Latty church. Lean, weary one, upon His breast, Lane Stoller - Kathy Sinn This coat has a veil in the pocket. God will take care ofyou. As summertime comes to an The coat that was taken is exactly God will take care ofyou, end, our congregation gathered the same color and size, except a Thru ev'ry day, O'er all the way; for our annual Sunday Schoolpic- button was missing. If you are He will take care ofyou. nic at a nearby park. We enjoyed aware of the owner of the coat, God will take care ofyou. the outdoors, goodfoodand Chris- please contact Sis. Wanita Lauk- tian fellowship. After the meal, a huf (419) 622-6531. singing was held in the park pavil- omo, JUNCTION IOn. SandraManz During the month, Steve Plum- omo, MANSFIELD mer and Sis. Ruth Stoller (Bro. CariMann "...For what is your life? It is Ralph) were hospitalized. Steve The following correction to even a vapour, that appeareth for has again been able to reassemble Mildred Dolce's obituary has been a little time, and then vanisheth with us. May God continue to brought to my attention. She was away." grant this favor. preceded in death by her husband, James 4:14 However, Sis. Ruth (Bro.Ralph) Bro. Gabe Dolce; two sisters, has gone to her eternal reward. Marie Fulk and Sis. Ruth Weiss; Visiting minister, Bro. Clarence May God's comforting hand and and one brother, Bro. Robert Dietrich (Silverton, OR), alluded presence be ever near her remain- Sauder. My sincerest apology to to this verse when describing the ing family throughout the coming the family for this error. past 55 years. It was that many months. Her family includes her This month we have had the years ago at the age of 20 that he husband, Bro. Ralph; her sons, privilege of extending a warm wel- had given his heart to the Lord. Barry, Rick, Greg, Brian, Eric, and come to several people. We wish We thank him for his thought-pro- Brad; and her daughters, Kathy to welcome Bro. John and Sis. voking messages to our congrega- and Lisa. She has many other Anna Webel who are now assem- tion while he and his wife, Sis. relatives in our Latty congrega- bling with us. We also welcome Betty, visited our area. tion. We also extend prayers and Debbie Christian (Bro. Ron and Bro. David Manz (Sis. Kathy) sympathy to each one of these Sis. Joann, Rittman, OH) back to underwent surgery, and we were brethren. finish her final year of nursing glad to see him so soon back in Ministering Bros. Doug Har- school. Also, newlyweds, Bro. church. mon (Toledo, OH) and Bill Hodel Nathan and Sis. Sheila Sabo will Several young families are in (Roanoke, IL) visited us during be assembling with us while Sis. need of our prayers. We are sorry the month. We appreciate their Sheila finishes her nurse's train- to report that Bro. Roger Gasser visit and encourage them to con- ing. While we know that Elder (Sis. Sue) has had a recurrence of tinue to preach the truth. May Bro. Doug and Sis. Linda Sabo leukemia. At this time, he is en- God continue to bless them. We (Sarasota, FL) and Bro. Bill and during a time of waiting until he invite them to visit us again soon. Sis. Miriam Brake (Sardis, OH) can again undergo treatment. We also want to extend sympa- will miss this young couple, we Gary Whitney, son-in-law of thy to the Latty brethren who are hope they feel at home during the Richard and Eleanor Gerber, members ofthe Lynn Fischer fam- time they are with us. lapsed into a coma some time ago ily (Roanoke, IL). We need to re- during a bout with encephalitis. member that God's ways are sofar "We give thanks to God always Doctors offer no hope for his recov- above our own. for you all making mention of you ery. Please lift these families up in in our prayers; Remembering your prayers as the Father works NOTE: LOST COAT. During without ceasing your work of His will. Gary's wife, Nora, would the weekend of April 8 and 9, we faith, and labour of love, and pa- appreciate hearing from anybody had the testimonies and baptisms tience of hope in our Lord Jesus who has personally dealt with a of Bro. Brad Grant, Bro. Mick Christ, in the sight of God and our similar situation. Nora Whitney, Laukhuf and Bro. Jason Whit- Father; Knowing, brethren be- 173 King St., Armonk, NY 10504. man. There was a "mistaken coat loved, your election of God." Phone (914) 273-3528. exchange" sometime during the I Thess. 1:2-4 weekend. A light brown, size 11/12 woman's coat with a white This month our cups have been SILVER LINING 41 filledto overflowing by our visiting fore we are hungry for the Word prayers are with them all through ministers. They include Elder again? I pray that not one will let this loss. Bro. Doug Sabo (Sarasota, FL), very many hours go by before be- September 10 was the wedding and Bros. Vic Beer (North Ft. My- coming hungry. day of Bro. Steve Dotterer (Keith ers, FL), John Grimm (Columbus, and Sis. Linda, Smithville) and OH), Bill Brake (Sardis, OH), Sis. Amy Hartzler (Bro. Dale and Gary Maibach (Smithville, OH), omo, RITrMAN Sis. Joyce). May the Lord bless and Don Gudeman (LaCrosse, Linda Schar them with many years together. IN). We certainly appreciate the Marsha Rufener Our prayers are with those who efforts these brothers have put We extend a warm welcome to have been hospitalized this past forth in our behalf and pray for Bro. Gordon and Sis. Emily month. Our thoughts are with: God's richest blessings upon them Greenbank, as they have moved Bro. Dan Baltic (Sis. Betty), Jen- and their families. from Phoenix, AZ to our Rittman nifer Dotterer (Bro. Bob and Sis. area. Mardel), Bro. Ralph Lanz (Sis. Di- "Likewise, I say unto you, there We want to thank the visiting ane), Rich Marty (Sherr i), Sis. is joy in the presence of the angels ministers who have labored to us. Cherie Maibach (Jeff and Elsie), of God over one sinner that repen- Special thanks to Bros. Clarence Bro. Joe Ramsier (Bro. Marvin teth." Dietrich (Silverton, OR), Fred and Sis. Terri), Randy Riggenbach Luke 15:10 Domka (Mansfield, OH), Marvin (Vernon), Luke Steiner (Bro. Matt Dotterer (Forrest, IL), Sam and Sis. Gail), and Bro. Eric Stol- The angels in Heaven are cer- Schlatter (Junction, OH), and ler (Sis. Melanie). May the Lord tainly rejoicing this month, as Elder Bro. Gene Pamer (Akron, be near each one. even in our congregation we have OH). three precious young ladies who Chris and Lisa Matie welcomed have decided to walk the way of a daughter, Taylor Ann, on Au- omo, SARDIS the Lord rather than the way of gust 21. Brother, Cody,now has a Renee Miller the world. These dear souls are playmate. Grandparents are Mr. Elizabeth Masters (Bro. Mark and and Mrs. Daniel Matie and Bro. This union of our hearts Sis. Jeannine), Jessica Keever Ron and Sis. Joann Christian. Shall stand through grace in (Bro. Clair and Sis. Bev),and Tami Joanna Lynn Gasser joined the Jesus; Tucker (Dan and Sis. Barb). As family of Bro. Jim and Sis. Janice We walk the path of life, these young ladies begin their life- Gasser on September 4. Big Whilecheer and trust increases. long walk, may they ever strive to brothers, Gregory, Daniel, Mat- Where Godin truth abides, stay close to God and to all His thew, and grandparents, Bro. Ron Where twojoin hand and heart, teachings. and Sis. Hope Gasser and Bro. Wefind a three-fold cord, One day when I was in the park John and Sis. Joan Hartzler, also Not lightly rent apart. eating my lunch, I had the privi- welcome baby Joanna. Zion's Harp #79 lege ofwatching a grandfather and Bro. Dave and Sis. Jan Stoller his young grandson feeding the welcome their firstborn child. Bro. Nathan Sabo (Elder Bro. ducks. As the ducks swarmed Derek Lee was born September 6. Doug and Sis. Linda, Sarasota, around their feet, clamoring for Happy grandparents are Bro. Ev- FL) and Sis. Sheila Brake (Bro. more food, I couldn't help but erett and Sis. Marge Stoller and Bill and Sis. Mim) were united as think of how we should be like Bro. Michael and Sis. Norene one on August 27. Bros. Mark those ducks. We should be so hun- Miller. Masters (Mansfield, OH) and Ed gry for our spiritual food, that we Bro. Reuben Hartzler went to Bahler (Remington, IN) minis- do everything we possibly can to be with our Lord after 95 years tered to us on their wedding day. gather around God's Word. One here on earth. He is survived by Bro. Nathan's father, Elder Bro. brother voiced that thought as we his wife, Sis. Velma, and his chil- Doug, gave instruction from the listened to the Conference tapes as dren, Sis. Eleanor Pamer (Elder Word and took the marriage vows. he asked, "Are we hungry for the Bro. Gene, Akron), Bro. Dale (Sis. Our prayers go with Sis. Julia Word?" In an earthly sense, it Joyce), Sis. Donna Mogler (Bro. Brake (Bro. Bill and Sis. Mim) as doesn't take very many hours be- Phil, Lester, IA), Sis. Lucille she has moved to Rittman, OH to tween meals until we are hungry Blough, Bro. Vince (Sis.Jane), and continue her education at Akron again. How many hours go by be- Bro. Merle (Sis. Bonnie). Our University. 42 SILVER LINING

Sis. Cyndi Figel (Bro. Andy) and lead me into the land of upright- We want to extend our sympa- Sis. Joy Indermuhle (Bro. Dana) ness." thy to the family of Bob Reineck have accepted the responsibility of Psalm 143:10 (Pat) who passed away September teaching our young children in 13. May God be the Comforter and Sunday School. We appreciate Sheila Hartzler (Bro. Stan and Healer of sorrowing hearts. their willingness and extend our Sis. Gloria) has decided to hear We are happy to welcome our thanks to Sis. Joyce Indermuhle God's call to repentance. Let's re- college students back for a new and Sis. Karen Indermuhle (Bro. member her in our prayers as she school year. We enjoyed being Bob) for their past service. begins the fight against self and with their families at our annual "Dearest Saviour let me ever in Satan. College Family Weekend. It is a thy service here abide" was the We've had two weddings within special blessing when our assem- prayer on the hearts of our Elders the past month. The wedding of bly is filled and we can lift our and ministers as they met for the Sis. Shelly Riggenbach and Bro. voices together to praise God's yearly summer Conference. Dwaine Beery took place on Au- Holy name. We especially appreci- Those that went were uplifted, gust 20. Their parents are Bro. ated the visit and service of Elder chastised, and strengthened. Glenn and Sis. Lou Riggenbach Bro. Bill Schlatter and Bro. Ben Those who stayed at home eagerly and Art and Eileen Beery. Bro. Manz, both of Junction. May the awaited the "Good Word" in the Steve Dotterer and Sis. Amy students feel God's leading form of the Conference tapes. The Hartzler were married at the through the course of their stud- past few Wednesday evenings Rittman church on September 10. Ies. have been a real blessing to us as Their parents are Keith and Sis. we gathered to listen to the tapes. Linda Dotterer and Bro. Dale and As we strive for true faith to be- Sis. Joyce Hartzler (Rittman). OREGON, PORTLAND come a "True Believer", let us put May the Lord bless each new home Mary Berg - Lori Martin to good use the teachings we have with love and unity in Christ! Greetings brethren! School has gleaned from our 1995 Confer- Those who were hospitalized re- started again and as we get back ence. cently include Peter Fetzer (Bro. into our daily routines, let us not Andy and Sis. Elizabeth Fetzer), forget what is most important; to Bro. Roger Bauman (Sis. Jen- shine our light in our daily walk. OmO,SMITHVILLE nifer), and Sis. Dorothy Ramsier The Bible Class enjoyed a won- Edith Miller (Bro. Jim). We trust that each one derful weekend with Bro. Walt Margaret Blough has felt the Lord's healing hand. Steffen (Sis. Dorothy, Milford, IN). A new little soul came into the We have been blessed with We thank him and his wife for world on September 5 when Mi- many visiting ministers lately: taking time from their busy sched- randa Joy was born to first-time Elder Bros. Henry Dotterer ules to talk with our children. As parents, Bro. Mark and Sis. Julie (Rittman, OH) and Ken Sauder many are approaching adulthood, Maibach. Miranda's grandpar- (Mansfield, OH), and Bros. Bill may they examine their lives, pray ents are Bro. Norm and Sis. Lollie Gerst (Alto, MD, Merle Hartzler and decide to surrender to Him. Young (Fairbury, IL) and Bro. (Rittman, OH), Ken Schneider Gary and Sis. Mary Ann Maibach. (Remington, IN), Don Manz May God provide the wisdom (Junction, OH), Dave Graf(Akron, OREGON, SILVERTON needed to be good and godly par- OH) and Mark Masters (Mans- Peggy Schulz ents. field, OH). May the Lord bless On August 20, we were blessed On August 26 and 27, two more them for their willingness to speak to hold the dedication service of souls were added to the Lamb's His Word. our new Silverton church. Elder Book of Life. After giving their Bro. Art Bahler (Sis. Suzanne, testimonies, Susie Rufener (Bro. Fairbury, IL) and Elder Bro. John John and Sis. Emily) and Jessica omo, TOLEDO Klotzle (Sis. Lois, Altadena, CA) Riggenbach (Bro. Glenn and Sis. Rebecca Beard - Edie Fetter took part in this special service. Lou) were baptized and welcomed Bob and Dorothy Stevens are We want to take this opportunity into the body of Christ. happy to welcome a new grand- to thank them for their willing daughter. Elizabeth Hope was service on our behalf. We truly "Teach me to do thy will; for born to John and Barb Kihm of appreciate our new edifice and thou art my God: thy spirit is good; Durham, NC. often as we assemble our thoughts SILVER LINING 43 turn to all those who have helped death of his grandfather, Bro. Joe the expression "Let go and let make it a reality. May the Lord Isch, of Bluffton, IN. God." Our lives will go so much richly bless each one. Our prayers are with Bro. Jerry smoother if we will abide by this Our thoughts and prayers have and Sis. Linda Isch on the birth of simple principle of letting go of a been with our recent hospital pa- their new son, Isaac Glen, born on situation ourselves and letting tients, Alex Bolliger (Bro. Ben and September 7. Waiting at home to God work it out for us. Sis. Carolyn) and Sis. Carol Diet- welcome their brother are brother, Our church remodeling project rich. We are thankful they are Joel, and sister, Bonnie. Grand- is a great example ofthis principle. both able to assemble with us parents are Bro. Ernie and Sis. We have had to learn to "let go and again. Lucille Isch (Bluffton, IN) and let God"! Quite a few hurdles/ob- Werecently held Sunday School Bro. Glen and Sis. Eileen Furrer stacles have been encountered elections. The following brothers (Morris, MN). that only God could work out. It is and sisters were entrusted with Kevin Clough (John and Sis. during these times that we learn this important responsibility: Kathy) has found peace with God to trust God and our faith becomes Preschool - Sis. Cindy Metzger; and man. We look forward to his strengthened when we see situ- Grades 1 & 2 - Sis. Peggy Schulz; testimony and baptism. ations worked out for us. This Grades 3 & 4 - Sis. Diane Sinn; John and Sis. Kathy Clough past month an extensive amount Grades 9 & 10 - Bro. Lynn Kuenzi hosted a slide presentation on of clearing and grading was done and Bro. Art Kuenzi; Grades 11 & World Reliefand Mission Commit- around the church building to cre- 12 - Bro. Terry Kuenzi. We want tee work. ate the parking area. An inspec- to thank Sis. Tresa Zollinger who Our Sunday School held its pic- tion was also done on the newly has completed her term. nic on September 9. Wethank our added kitchen/dining room. This month we were also privi- Sunday School teachers for giving Our visiting ministers this past leged to have Bro. Jim Leman (Sis. us a nice day of fellowship. We month were Bro. Ted Hirstein on Myra, Roanoke, IL) serve us in the thank them for their efforts in September 3 from Morton, IL; and ministry. May the Lord continue teaching our children. May God Bro. Brian Huber from Frances- to bless you as you bring forth His reward them for their efforts. ville, IN on September 17. In ad- Word of truth. We encourage those who will be dition to the families of these two in the area to come worship with brothers, we were also blessed us. Services are held Sunday at with other visitors from Morton, PENNSYLVANIA, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and IL and Francesville, IN as well as PIllLADELPIllA Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. If you from Gridley, IL; Minneapolis, Franz Soni need more information, please call MN; and Bluffton North, IN. Elder Bro. Edward Aeschleman at Thank you, Bro. Ted and Bro. "...0 man greatly beloved, fear (302) 478-7846. Brian, for lending yourselves into not: peace be unto thee, be strong, God's service and to all of our visi- yea, be strong. And when he had tors for your efforts in traveling to spoken unto me, I was strength- TENNESSEE,NASHVILLE worship and fellowship with us. ened, and said, Let my lord speak; Gwen Leuthold We appreciate each and everyone for thou hast strengthened me." As we think of the fall season ofyou, and pray the Lord will bless Daniel 10:19 and the leaves changing color, I you. like to think of God using a paint- This month we were also We welcome two new families to brush to color the trees the differ- blessed to have Amanda Gutwein our church. From Columbus, OH, ent shades of red, yellow, and with us for the first of, we hope, Bro. Ben and Sis. Michelle orange that they become. God is many visits. Amanda has just Wiegand and their children, also "painting" our lives. The dif- moved from the Francesville, IN Lauren and Emily. From Kansas ferent combinations of trials and area to pursue college studies in City, MO, we welcome Bro. Brad blessings sent our direction Knoxville, TN. Amanda, we wish and Sis. LuAnn Gramm and their change and shape us into the per- you the Lord's blessings as you children, Alec and Ashlyn. We son He wants us to become. We pursue your future endeavors. look forward to having them wor- need to remember that God is al- Fall is an especially beautiful ship with us. waysjust a prayer away to help us. time to come visit Nashville. The We extend our sympathy to Bro. How much we rely on God to help trees are absolutely gorgeous. Jerry Isch (Sis. Linda) on the us is up to us! Wehave often heard Contact Bro. Don and Faye Sauder 44 SILVER LINING

(615) 373-8928; Bro. Don and Sis. to us in September. We sincerely Bro. Bill Zeltwanger's home in Enid Miller (615) 384-8761; or Sis. thank them for their loving labors Round Top, TX on the last Sunday Gwen Leuthold (615) 352-3940 for in Jesus' name. of each month. Contact Bro. Bill more information. Our services Bro. Dale and Sis. Cheryl Moore at (409) 249-5102 for schedule con- are held on the first and third Sun- (Elgin, IA) attended our Round firmation and directions. days of each month with the fol- Top church gathering. A great lowing churches scheduled: thanks is extended to them for November 5 - Elgin, IL; November their efforts. An additional service TEXAS, ZAPATA 19 - Goodfield, IL; December 3 - was held in Austin, TXatthehome Viola Perdelwitz Bluffton, IN; and December 17 - of Brian and Terri Kaisner. Bro. We listened to the tapes of the Oakville, IA. Tape services may Leland and Sis. Mary Plattner August Conference. We wish to also be scheduled on the second were again up from Zapata for it. thank the Elders for telling us of and fourth Sundays. Call for more Thanks so much! the many dangers we should avoid. details. Dallas church services are usu- May we all watch and pray that we ally held on the first and third Sun- may heed these warnings. days of each month at the Holiday We had very little rain this last TEXAS, DALLAS Inn in DeSoto, TX. Service times year, but we have had a few show- AND ROUND TOP are 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. ers of rain the last few weeks. The Christine Kaiser Contact Bro. Howard and Sis. Dol- wild olive tree in our front yard has Kim Kaiser ores Rapp (214) 867-4074 or Bro. many white blossoms. In our cli- Our August service in Dallas Greg and Sis. Christine Kaiser mate, some of the flowers ignore was blessed by a visit from Elder (214) 335-0105 for more informa- the calendar, and they will bloom Bro. Lawrence and Sis. Sandra tion. when we have a rare welcome rain. Luthi (Lamar, MO). Bro. Leland Round Top services for the Plattner (Zapata, TX) ministered Houston/Austin area are held at SILVER LINING 45 IIASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVEII Sermon by Bro. Ken Wuethrich of Indianapolis, IN Job 31:1-28 and Matthew 7 Let us think about this idea of you read a thought like that (the given to us. judgment. If you are not con- Word is full ofthem) and ifyoujust Nowwegoto prayer where verse verted this afternoon, I would offer "chew"on that for a period of time, seven says, "Ask, and it shall be toyou one of the proofs ofthe need you will begin to see the truth of given you; seek, and ye shall find; to livefor Jesus Christ, the need to the Word because you will experi- knock, and it shall be opened unto actually believe to the point where ence things. At least, I have done you: For everyone that asketh re- you are converted and you repent that in the last couple of weeks. I ceiveth; and he that seeketh fin- is just the truth that is in the will want to jump to a conclusion deth; and to him that knocketh it Word. in certain situations and I think, shall be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8). This morning there were so "Wait a minute. Why did I make Parents and grandparents, how many articles of truth given to that judgment?" much time do we spend just fret- what our human nature is and One ofthe evidencesofthe truth ting over what our children are what the Bible teaches us to be and of the Word and the need to follow doing? If you sat my children to do, that we begin to say, "Yes,I it with all our heart, all our mind down and asked them, they would understand the good and I under- and all our soul is that as we read probablyjust like to kick me out of stand the truth that is in the Bi- these verses, just think about, the house at times because we are ble." "Yes,I do struggle with that from over concerned. I don't know if Here we start again with judg- time to time, and I see what Jesus you can be over concerned, but yet, ment. Now think about what hu- means when He says, 'Don't how much time do we spend going man nature is. We heard about it judge.'" He even reminds us that before the Lord and just saying, this morning. Human nature is to it is a scary thought that the same "Lord they are yours."? tend to look at our neighbor before measure upon which we would That thought sticks with me we look at our own self and our measure someone else will be put this morning that we heard, re- own home. upon ourselves. It is pretty fair, minding ourselves that these In a minute we are going to read isn't it? things are of God. This noon we here as Jesus spoke these words Men say today, "How can there were visiting a little bit about our about there are two ways to go. It be a hell and how can God judge own children and our own fears is simple, but there are two ways. men that way?"Yet, we read in the about children, and then I was re- One of the evidences of the truth Word and we begin to understand minded thinking about how our of the Word is this fleshly nature how we have these choices and parents probably worried, fretted, that we are born into and how we how Jesus reminds us that we sim- and experienced the same anxi- are either filled with the Spirit, or ply will be judged as wejudge oth- eties over us. we are filled with the flesh. We are ers, as according to the Word. There was a thought by a wise going to serve one or the other, We started with the command- father that was shared with a son aren't we? Who here this after- ment to notjudge one another, and that says, "I always trusted that noon says, "Oh, I don't think so. I then to look at ourself first. Now the same grace that brought me think I am pretty good. My flesh there is Scripture that we should around would work in your life." has no problems." Just think care enough for our brothers and I'm going to remember that. about it. Think about our nature sisters that we would even speak We need to be concerned. We to be able to want to talk about to them and help them in their own need to have a heart that is so full someone else, to observe someone lives, but it is always out of love of love and prayers that the fiery else and want to correct them be- and then it always starts with our darts of Satan can be deflected, fore ourselves. checking our own lives first. Then and that God will build a hedge I read a little saying in the past we can go to other Scriptures and around them, our homes, our of- couple of weeks that said, "If God say we are to goto that person first fices, and our responaibilities. We Himself has said that He will not and by ourself and visit with them. can then know that grace, that joy judge until one is dead, then why ThatisthebeautyoftheWord. We and that peace that He has. should I do any different?" I've take the whole Word and we see Let us be a praying church. Let been thinking about that. When the wisdom that is placed in and Sermon continued ... 46 SILVER LINING Sermon continued ... us have praying homes. Let us Again at noon, we were visiting each one as individuals. That is help. You know, it seems like about a family that just really is where it starts. when God puts us together, respected. Youjust see that calm- Then, you know, when I get a whether it is a good friend in an ness in the father and then you little upset, loveme enough to help apartment or at a home in a mar- begin to see it in the son and you me out and calm me down. I will riage or a neighborhood, it seems think, "What is the secret in that do the same for you. If we would like (maybe this is just Lyn and I family?" Then the father is asked. do that in our homes, our apart- and our own lives), when one of us "Well,wejust take time. What we ments, our businesses and wher- gets just a little upset, the other do around the table is just stay ever we are at, then we would one can kind of remain calm and with the Bible. We read from the display the reason and the joy .of say, "No,we need to pray." Bible." And, "Son, how many the hope that is within us. Then Let us help each other with that. times would you say that we have someone might say, "How do you Let's be mindful as He says here. been through the Bible?" This son do that?" By prayer. That is the beauty of the Word. said, "Oh, I don't know. Six or Now this is a promise. Verse Young people, this is for you; and seven times." That is reading the nine. "Or what man is there of for the old, it is for us. Word. you, whom if his son ask bread, "Ask, and it shall be given you; Jesus mentioned prayer. I can't will he give him a stone? Or if he seek, and ye shall find; knock, and say anything new this afternoon. ask a fish, will he give him a ser- it shall be opened unto you." (Mat- It is all in the Word. The challenge pent? If ye then, being evil, know thew 7:7). Let us go to our knees goes out as we open up and read how to give good gifts unto your first. Another little saying says, the words here of Jesus that we children, how much more shall "Itis impossible to over-emphasize should pray though. If anyone your Father which is in heaven the fabric of prayer in the family here is really fretting or worrying, give good things to them that ask life." let us just be reminded -- Jesus him? Therefore all things whatso- There is a man that is just pub- said, "Just knock!" ever ye would that men should do lishing a big cookbook. I want to Young people, this is for you. to you, do ye even so to them: for get that cookbook -- it is Italian Do not say that this is for Dad. this is the law and the prophets." food. But do you know what his "Yes, Dad, you need to do this." (Matthew 7:9-12). whole goal is? His goal is not that Yesterday, I was trying to hang a There it is -- the golden rule he has the greatest cookbook and light in the office. Sometimes I get again that we read this morning. be known for the great recipes. in a hurry. I was trying to hold it. How basic! How true that is! His goal and the whole book is Of course, my arms got tired as I When you have a decisionto make, designed around family time was working there, and I asked stop. What would I like to have around the table. He challenges, one of the boys for something and done to me? Use that in junior as he speaks about what he is put- he was wanting to visit about high and high school. Use it in ting together, the thought of the something else and I got after him college. Use it in our homes and difference in just twenty years a little. As he handed me the our neighborhoods. that has been brought about in the screwdriver, he said, "Dad, why Verse 13 says, "Enter ye in at opportunity of the time at the ta- are you always in a hurry?" the strait gate: for wideis the gate, ble. That kind of made me think and broad is the way, that leadeth You know, that isjust one exam- about it the rest ofthe day because to destruction, and many there be ple. But think about how hard it it is true. We get busy, even as I which go in thereat: Because is. I do not think that that is just remember a time in my life of try- strait is the gate, and narrow is the our home as to just how hard it is ing to start lists. Now lists almost way, which leadeth unto life, and to all sit and be together and to consume us at times because we few there be that find it. Beware visit. It is such a blessing. I just want to get done with the list. of false prophets, which come to thought, "How clever. He is tak- Then there is another list, and you in sheep's clothing, but in- ing time to put together recipes something else breaks. wardly they are ravening wolves. with that goal in mind." God gives Let us help one another. Let's Ye shall know them by their us many different opportunities not judge one another. Let us look fruits." (Matthew 7:13-16). and talents, and with just that one at our own lives first and then, Very important. Verse sixteen focus, He helps one family spend with a lovingheart, work together. says, "Yeshall know them by their time. Being a praying church, start with fruits. Do men gather grapes of SILVER LINING 47 thorns, or figs ofthistles? Even so wrong with...?"whatever it is. of my life, but then what am I every good tree bringeth forth When we feel this anger that supposed to do? How much more good fruit; but a corrupt tree wells up inside of us and we want is necessary? What am I called to bringeth forth evil fruit. A good to lash out, we are just absolutely do?" This is nothing new. Man tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, helping Satan out and confusing. has been wrestling with that since neither can a corrupt tree bring But when we show the confidence the time of Christ. forth good fruit." (Matthew 7:16- and the understanding of the Let us read on...just a few more 18). Word and we know the Word, then verses here. Verse twenty-one, You know, I think of examples we can be a better example. "Not everyone that saith unto me, that we have seen even in our na- I believe that we have many op- Lord, Lord, shall enter into the tionalor world media. Whether it portunities throughout a week to kingdom of heaven; but he that is world leaders, or an example like let the Lord's Word be displayed, doeth the will of my Father which David Koresh or even recently, I just from how wereact to different is in heaven." (Matthew 7:21). was informed of a story of a man situations that God puts us in. Now the first part of the com- just ten years ago. He led a little Verse 19 says, "Every tree that mandment here is to do the will of group of people and he called him- bringeth not forth good fruit is the Father. So, what do we have self a prophet. I had to think as I hewn down, and cast into the fire. to have? It has been written that listened to that story how confus- Wherefore by their fruits ye shall many of us want the joys of the ing it must be to someone who is know them." (Matthew 7:19-20). kingdom, but we do not want to not converted and is not walking A beautiful answer to those that serve the King. Do you under- in the grace or the spirit of the say, "How can there be a hell? stand that? Lord. How confusing it might be How can God, a loving God, cast In other words, we cannot use for them to separate this man who anybody into an eternity of hell?" Jesus Christ or this plan of salva- is so confused and said that he is Let us goback over that. It says tion as an insurance policy to say, of God and talking to God, why is that the tree will be known by "Iwant to be covered; Lord, I want he any different? what? By its fruit. Let us think to live for you," and then go about What does that mean and what about it. What fruit is there in our our own will. There is a real im- does that say about religion? We lives? That challenge went out portant part of repentance, and have a responsibility, I believe, to this morning and that challenge that is why we talk about repen- them to live a life that tells a story goes out now. Where is my life at? tance. that is consistent with the Word, What kind ofa tree am I and what It began there with John the because that is the difference. In will happen to me? What do we let Baptist when he said, "Repent and this one example that I am think- our minds do? "Well,"some of us be baptized." Jesus said, "Repent ing of, this man asked the people say, "I am as good as so-and-so." and be baptized." Then we say, that followedhim to do things that Now wait a minute. We started "Repent." Part of that is to give up clearly were not of the Word. with verse one that talked about our own will. That is why he says So, what do we have to know believers not judging one another. here in verse twenty-one, "He that first? What is the answer? We It is telling us not to judge one doeth the will of my Father which have to know the Word, don't we? another. is in heaven." How will we know those false We need to be reminded that we So, let us get real specific. Are prophets? The Bible says, "Ye will all stand before Him on Judg- we willing to do the will of our shall know them by their fruits." ment Day. Wewill all stand before Father? Could that be one of the It makes sense, doesn't it? Him. Then our own lives, and the fruits or pieces offruit in a life that "Agood tree cannot bring forth fruit that we bare throughout our might determine that standing evil fruit, neither can a corrupt lives, they willthen determine. As with the heart of a soul? What do tree bring forth good fruit." (Mat- we would do with a tree here on you think? thew 7:18). I just think about this earth, those that do not pro- Are we willing to do the will of those opportunities when some- duce fruit go into the fire. Jesus Him even if it means that we do one disagrees. Someone who is tells us that once again here in the not go the way that we want to go? not converted is not going to think Word. Because we want to go so bad, but like you think. When they speak People say, "Now, what am I we are willing to say, "N0, Lord, I out and say, "Well,what is wrong supposed to do? Sure, I want to do not want to go that way because with abortion?" Or, "What is live for Him and have Him a part Sermon continued ... 48 SILVER LINING Sermon continued ... I believe that you know what is what His Father needed and man, a godly man, in the midst of best for me. If what is best for me wanted Him to do, and He did it! a struggle. It is so beautiful, as is to go this way instead of that As He spoke these words, as we God knows our minds and hearts, way, then I am going to go this read them here, He spoke with that you and I could come today way." confidence. They were confused, and we can hear the Word. It does It is really important to have a it says here in these last two not matter what situation we are frame of mind and a heart that is verses, because He spoke as one in, it applies to us. open to God's will. So He says, having authority and they So in these teachings, we say, I "...but he that doeth the will of my thought, "Nowwho is this? This is think that many of us might have Father in heaven." (Matthew just Jesus." been guilty if we had lived in the 7:21). But we know the Word. I think time ofJob togotoJob's house and Verse twenty-two, "Many will about the confidence or the maybe accuse him as he was ac- say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, authority, the comfort and the cused by his friends. That is going have we not prophesied in thy safety that Jesus knew. You and I back to this judgment thing that name? and in thy name have cast can have that confidence, not of we read about here in the New out devils? and in thy name done ourselves, but because we are will- Testament. many wonderful works? And then ing to give up ourselves. Let us look at ourselves first. will I profess unto them, I never He says, "Everyone that Let us be willing to help those that knew you: depart from me, ye that heareth these sayings ofmine, and are around us and love them work iniquity." (Matthew 7:22- doeth them not, shall be likened enough to look at ourselves first 23). That is a humbling thought unto a foolish man." (Matthew and then be willing to lend that that someone that has prophesied 7:26). Weheard that this morning helping hand. Let us pray. "Ask, in His name and cast out devils over and over again. We heard it and it shall be givenyou; seek, and and done many wonderful works as we closed up this morning. I ye shall find; knock, and it shall be and yet Jesus will say, "Depart guess maybe the third time, it opened unto you: For everyone from me." ought to "sink in" for all of us that that asketh receiveth; and he that Let us read on. Verse twenty- we would kind oflisten. Not "kind seeketh findeth; and to him that four, "Therefore whosoever of' listen, but that we would listen knocketh it shall be opened."(Mat- heareth these sayings ofmine, and to the Spirit this afternoon again. thew 7:7-8). There are two ways, doeth them, I will liken him unto Is there something that just as we just read in verses thirteen a wise man, which built his house kind of comesback to you through through eighteen. upon a rock:And the rain descend- the day asyou have been listening? Then, in closing, verse twenty- ed, and the floods came, and the Something that you think, "Yes,I four, we are all building on some- winds blew, and beat upon that thought that before," or "I sensed thing. I think that is what is scary house; and it fell not: for it was that there is something that I need about this life, as time goes on, as founded upon a rock. And every to do, something that I need to it goes faster and faster, all of a one that heareth these sayings of change, something that I need to sudden it is another Sunday. mine, and doeth them not, shall be be." Where did the week go? In some likened unto a foolish man, which I believe that the Spirit works ways it seems like a long time and built his house upon the sand: And that way. As it speaks to us, then in some ways it seems like yester- the rain descended, and the floods it is our point, so to speak. It is up day. came, and the winds blew, and to you and me. As we just read We are building something as beat upon that house; and it fell: here, we are either going to take we rush through it. Let us have and great was the fall of it. And it that Word, take that prompting, the wisdom to take the time to came to pass, when Jesus had and use it or we are goingto be like build that foundation in the Word ended these sayings, the people the foolish man. "Therefore who- as we read this afternoon. were astonished at his doctrine: soever heareth these sayings of For he taught them as one having mine, and doeth them, I wi11liken authority, and not as the scribes." him unto a wise man, which built (Matthew 7:24-29). his house upon a rock:" (Matthew When we know the Word, we 7:24). know that Jesus understood His The Old Testament fits so well purpose in life and He understood because we see an example of a SILVER LINING 49 ---. REMEMBERING Our Spiritual Heritage

Our Theological Heritage often martyred. we have been able, by God's grace, The fact that ongoing religious to maintain sound doctrine over In presenting a summary of our confusions---mostly in the official, our 16 decades of existence. church's theological heritage, a state churches---were so promi- Theological rationalism was the sense of irony arises because our nent prompted young Samuel prominent religious system in people have never placed a high Froehlich (in his early twenties) to Froehlich's day. Also, he faced a emphasis on the studied influ- start anew and build a church strong influence from the five ences of religious scholars. They squarely on the foundation of points of Calvinism which in- have relied more on the humble Christ and the Apostles. He cluded predestination and eternal precepts of godly men who felt led looked to the secure foundation of security. He rejected all these by the Holy Spirit. In this, the the Word (as opposed to the state viewpoints. Instead, he answered overriding emphasis has focused, church's theological forces) to God's call to repent and become as much as possible and by God's form a new church. Our early converted. His was a "crises" con- grace, on applying the scriptures brethren separated themselves version in which the old man be- to everyday life in ways that are from virtually all "outside" relig- came broken and "crucified" with pleasing to God. ious influences in an effort to es- Christ, and he became a new crea- Too, one is limited in tracing a tablish and maintain a pure ture in the Lord, by God's grace. "theological"heritage because our church that was free of willful sin. To more fully grasp our doc- church denomination is so com- While admitting imperfections, trinal heritage, it is instructive to paratively young. It was estab- they sought the perfection of note the forces ofreligious thought lished in 1832 and is only 163 Christ. that were in existence when our years old. These years constitute Our heritage also follows in the church was established and began a little more than eight percent of tradition of the Reformation to grow. A short period after our the Christian era. Thus, 92 per- motto, "sola Scriptura", which church began, the "higher criti- cent of Christianity's time frame means scriptures alone as the only cism" method of biblical interpre- has preceded the Apostolic standard for doctrine and life. The tation began to flower in Europe. Christian Church. Anabaptists invigorated this con- Our brethren did not accept this Essentially, we as a church body cept, as did our brethren three tendency. Such a trend found root follow in the tradition, histori- hundred years later. in German seminaries in the mid- cally, ofthe "free"church (i.e.those By adopting "sola Scriptura", to-late 1800's. This method devout groups over the centuries and making a careful and con- tended to undermine scriptures that existed outside the realm of scious effort to eschew religious and has led, over the decades, to a the monolithic and/or state falsehoods and/or biblical omis- more liberal Christianity. Biblical churches). The free churches sions, Brother Froehlich and his fundamentals such as the virgin were distinguished by their devo- followers (and we today) have birth, the divinity of Christ, and tion to the Bible's literal messages, avoided questionable doctrines. His bodily resurrection were and they reflected a warm Chris- We have made efforts to shield either denied or severely ques- tian piety and holiness. Their in- ourselves from seducing religious tioned. It called into question tent was to follow the Bible as influences, and the ill winds of whether or not parts of the Bible literally as possible. They were theological insufficiencies. In this, Remembering continued ... 50 SILVER LINING

REMEMBERING Our Spiritual Heritage

Remembering continued ... eth century the New Evangelical, countable to each other in faith, were true. a free-spirited and doctrinally ge- and a kindly, biblical authority Bythe 1920's in America, a "fun- neric type of Christianity, largely rests over us as "helpers" of our joy damentalist" movement rose up to recognized no denominational (II Cor. 1:24). defend the historic faith against lines. A more worldly-oriented A significant point in our theo- this new rationalist liberalism. Al- and less demanding Christianity logical heritage is that our breth- though sincere, their response was resulted. It is a big force in Amer- ren have held to a strong often considered indiscreet and ica today. confidence in the majority texts they drew rebuke for what seemed In order to keep a doctrinal pu- from which the King James Ver- to be their intolerance. rity acceptable to God, our church sion of the Bible was translated in During the great debates be- has historically remained apart 1611 (the German Bible also came tween liberalism and fundamen- from these many swirls of influ- from those same ancient texts). talism early in this century, our ence. Doctrinal separation and Just this year, our council of Eld- church here in America remained closed communion have enhanced ers confirmed their confidence in at a distance, and was largely un- our maintaining sound doctrine. supporting the King James Ver- affected by these controversies. To a large degree, we have been sion. Their pattern of not co-mingling able to resist many, many religious In our doctrinal outlook, we with questionable forces was of falsehoods. But because of pub- have further held to the need ofthe great benefit. lishing and broadcasting capabili- Bible's ongoing themes ofhumility Because fundamentalism be- ties today, and due in part to our of heart, lowliness of mind, and an came so seemingly immovable in brethren's advanced state of social obedient and submissive spirit. It its defense (and thus diminished acculturation (due to occupational is into such a heart that God's its potential for influence), a new demands, etc.), the above-men- grace can more readily flow. movement arose in response dur- tioned evangelicalism is a poten- Our heritage is precious. May ing the middle of this century. It tial influence in this present era. God sustain us! was called New Evangelicalism. In a doctrinal/theological sense, This movement felt the old funda- we have held firmly to the need for By Bro. Perry A Klopfenstein men talism was too rigid, and failed a thorough, sincere, and upright to communicate well with an in- repentance and conversion; and a Next issue: creasingly "sophisticated" and edu- subsequent entering into a state of The Faith Spreads cated populace. brotherhood whereby, as "mem- In the latter half of the twenti- bers one of another", we are ac- SILVER LINING 51 ~ 2!5~b @/9!60/U3 From Across The Ocean

'We Should Be Willing" Elder Bro. Willis Ehnle, Shioda, Japan

We should be willing to reject ance which is above reproach. ceptably with reverence and worldliness and embrace a sim- By God's grace, I shall try to do godly fear." (Hebrews 13:28). ple, spiritual lifestyle. There is so. Do we show reverence and do beauty in the quiet, modest, The lust of the eyes is a diffi- we have godly fear; fear that we wholesome lifestyle. We should cult problem and it can lead to might displease Him in some be willing to pursue that life- sin. There are two facets to it; way or fail to be a good exam- style more aggressively. It will the desire to be looked at and ple? We should have this kind take some doing because the noticed by others, and the de- of reverence and fear. I shall trend is laxity in self-discipline sire to do the looking. We are try to cultivate it more. and succumbing to curiosity much better off, spiritually, if I do not chew gum but some and the influence of the world. we keep these things under con- do. Last year at the general The Apostle John writes, trol. Conference I noticed gum chew- "The lust of the flesh, the lust of The pride oflife has to do with ing in the church. Is that rever- the eyes and the pride oflife, is our search for self-respect and ent or doesn't that have not of the Father, but is of the to be well thought of by others. anything to do with reverence? world." (I John 2:15). John re- Some ofus might even speak too Please help me. minds us that there are natural much of our own successes, We should be willing to al- inclinations that we need to be which might indicate we are ways take the path which careful about. Surely, I'm not lacking in self-confidence and brings God the most glory, re- the only one who has a need for actually feel inferior. We are all gardless of personal will or de- this reminder. Don't you need only human beings, struggling sire in the matter. May the it, too? along trying to do the best we grace of our Lord Jesus Christ The lust of the flesh might can by God's grace. enable us to do this and to cause us to dress or act or adorn Another area in which we thereby maintain our identity ourselves in a way unbecoming would be willing to do better is as a modest group of believers a child of God. Let's try to keep in regard to reverence toward who live holy lives. We should everything under control in a God. "Let us have grace, be willing. manner and with an appear- whereby we may serve God ac- Pulaski, IA · 1864

We are grateful for our forefathers who had courage and faith to preserve a place for souls to worship and find peace and rest for the soul. The church pictured here was first located in the country but later moved to town. This building was used until 1957. In 1958, we dedicated our new church to the Lord.

Bro. Russell Wuthrich

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