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September, 1987 [ OPERATION Serving United Methodists in Indiana Be there! «5l - Ingathering-rally Oct. 11 at Westfield United Methodists from all parts of In- with Shettle, conceived the project. The diana will converge at Westfield Sunday, pair will serve as emcees and coordina- Oct. 11, for a massive Ingathering and tors for the day's activities. Rally to celebrate the launching of full- Activities will include district ral- scale activity for Operation Classroom. lies, speaking, musical entertainment, The gala event will see the assem- food, reporting on specific projects and bling of tons of supplies, books, kits and introductions of those who will soon be other materials — in addition to money — departing on work camp trips to West Af- for immediate shipment to West Africa. rica. Operation Classroom is Indiana's Carolyn Johnson of West Lafay- United Methodism's major mission ette, a member of the Operation Class- thrust to support secondary education in room Advance Team which went to West Liberia and Sierra Leone. Africa a year ago, will keynote the clos- The event will run from 2:15 to 6:15 ing rally in the school gymnasium. Dr. p.m. at Westfield high School located at Johnson is a Purdue University teacher the intersections of Highways 31 and 32 and researcher with special expertise in just north of Indianapolis. African Studies. She also is conference The assembling of Hoosier UMs president of the North United Methodist from across the state is designed as both Women and a "North Indiana lay delegate a kick-off occasion and rallying point for to the 1988 General Conference in St. those in the local churches who have ded- Louis. icated time and effort toward the project. Also speaking will be Bishop Leroy It also is expected to provide major C. Hodapp, spiritual and administrative visibility for the project. leader of Indiana Area United Method- North Indiana Lay Leader John ists. Shettle, in charge of planning for the pro- Ice cream and other refreshments gram, notes it is particularly significant will be provided by the Indianapolis the Ingathering and Rally is coming on Northeast District. Laity Sunday. "Operation Classroom has Operation Classroom co-ordinators been a major undertaking of the laity," Joe and Carolyn Wagner have been work- TO PERFORM at the Oct. 11 Operation Classroom Ingathering and Rally at he remarked. "This will be an opportun- ing closely with Bowman and Shettle to Westfield — this is "Spirit" headed by James Wesley Williams (center) of Mun- ity to come together in common bond and plan the event. They also will be among cie. Also performing, soloist Sarah Kittle (inset). witness to show support for this massive those taking part in the program. undertaking which daily continues to Other significant Operation Class- soloist and a musical group will add to Rev. Jacob C. Williams Jr. of Gary. The gain momentum. I encourage every room developments were announced by the afternoon enjoyment. versatile musicians were warmly re- United Methodist church in Indiana to be the Wagners just as HUM went to press; Performing will be a six member ceived when they appeared at the 1987 represented Oct. 11." see related article elsewhere in this group, "Spirit", directed by James Wes- North Indiana Conference. His comments were affirmed by issue. ley Williams, Muncie. He is the son of the Also performing will be noted solo- South Lay Leader Bob Bowman who, Entertainment provided by both a Rev. J.C. Williams Sr., Muncie, and the (Continued on page 27) South UMW convenes for business, North UMW will gather inspiration and mission Sept. 26 Women's Division President Carolyn Marshall to keynote at Kokomo on Oct 10 The air-conditioned auditorium of Columbus North High School will be the 'To Follow' theme for 15th annual meeting site of the South Conference United Meth- One thousand women are expected odist Women's 14th annual meeting. Key- to converge on Kokomo High School, note speaker will be Carolyn Marshall, South Campus, Oct. 10 for the 15th annual president of the Women's Division of the meeting of the North Conference United Board of Global Ministries and national Methodist Women. Beginning at 8 a.m. UMW president. The meeting time is 9:30 with coffee and rolls, the meeting will .wo a.m.-3:30 p.m.; lunch will be served. start at 9:15 a.m. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Marshall will speak on the theme United United Methodist Methodist Women Women Carolyn Johnson, president of the North "Love is... " She is a member of Veed- Conference UMW. ersburg (Ind.) Church, a former South Theme of the meeting is "To Fol- Conference UMW President, a former low," the third part of the yearly theme, North Central Jurisdictional UMW presi- "A Whole Gospel for a Whole World." Carolyn Johnson dent, and has been active in various con- In addition to her volunteer duties ference and national UM leadership Carolyn Marshall as conference president of the North Mission projects represented will roles.. She will serve as a 1988 General UMW, Dr. Johnson professionally is an include: Haiti, Auburn's Habitat for Hu- Conference delegate from the South Indi- will also be available. educator, serving on the faculty of Pur- manity, John's Island, Elkhart Trinity ana Conference. This year's mission emphasis will due University as a senior research asso- UMC, Korea, and Puerto Rico. "Home- The theme for the meeting is be the McCurdy School in New Mexico. ciate. A member of West Lafayette St. town Mission" will illustrate what is "Love is. . . United Methodist Women." Gifts for the elementary and high school, Andrew's Church, she is a member of the being done at home with two displays per The Rev. Ann Sablan will lead the com- the dormitory and the kitchen have been Operation Classroom executive commit- district. munion service. Conference officers will requested. Included in the list are com- tee and has taught at numerous Schools Registration is $1; lunch is $5. be elected, with Nona Blaising to install puter diskettes and balloons. of Christian Mission around the country. Guests are welcome. Child care will be new officers. Other conference UMW Registration is $6 which includes The day's agenda includes worship provided. Bring a sack lunch for chil- business will be transacted. Patty Smith lunch; $1 without the meal. Child care and singing, the election and installation dren. will sign the meeting for the hearing im- will be available at no charge; bring a of, officers, lunch, missions interest Registration forms are available paired. sack lunch for each child. groups, and a business meeting. The 1968 from local presidents or the registrar: During the lunch hour, attendees Reservations can be made with Anna officers will be installed by Sachi Kaji- Judy Anderson, 25997 Lake Dr., Elkhart, can chose small group presentations on Grenard, 1821 State Road 55 N., Craw- wara, Women's Division Staff. Johnson IN 46514, phone 219-264-7667. Registra- mission and UMW topics. A quiet room [ordsvlUe, IN 47933. will chair the business meeting. tions are due by Oct. 5. CZHIU PAGE 2 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • September, 1987; Soundings Q, from the episcopal study |3*b>m

Let us combat racism VjJTjfl

As I write this, I Just have returned partially because of proximity, but from the National United Methodist hopefully because of commitment to the Convocation on Racism in Louisville, Ky. objectives, had a better attendance than The gathering was ordered by the 1984 any other conference or area. General Conference, and the Council of Near the end of the meeting, Bishops and the General Commission on planning sessions were held by Religion and Race were asked to co- conference and area delegations. I am sponsor it. certain that plans will be implemented in The objectives of the convocation Indiana United Methodism which will Communion Sunday Oct. 4 were: seek to eliminate racial bias and UNITED METHODIST congregations around the world will join with (1) To provide a forum for a mid- discrimination in both church and churches of other denominations in the annual observance of World Communion decade assessment of the society. Sunday Oct. 4. Theme for the 1987 UM Special Day Is "Sharing the Loaf for a Just progress of the United The most obvious manifestation of World." The offering, which last year exceeded $1.3 million, supports scholarships Methodist Church (U.S.A.) in racism in the church is the prevalence of and professional training opportunities for ethnic minority persons. Fifty percent combatting white racism. attitudes which prevent upen itinerancy (2) To present information on the (the appointment of pastors regardless of goes for Crusade Scholarships, 35 percent for ethnic minority scholarships, and 15 new ways racism manifests their race), and/or the exclusion of percent for ethnic minority in-service training grants. itself and impacts millions of persons from various positions in the people throughout the globe, church because of their race. and But there are other manifestations (3) To enable The United Methodist which affect the life of local Reader Response Church to discover new congregations, as well as district and behaviors to eliminate personal conference structures. We will be and institutional racism. hearing more about these in the days and The planning committee defined months ahead. racism as "the value system which For the Christian, "We love, Costly bureaucracy that of the government and the Pentagon. assumes that one race is inately superior because he first loved us. If anyone says, Robert E. Cramer to all other races and that the 'superior' 'I love God' and hates his brother, he is a To the editor: Indianapolis race has the inherent power to dominate liar; for he who does not love his brother A few Sundays ago, following all others. Racism may be classified as whom he has seen, cannot love God Annual Conference, our two lay delegates Suggests correction personal or institutional. Personal whom he has not seen." (I John 4:19-20) gave brief reports at the worship hour. To the editor: racism is the individual expression Let us combat racism wherever it One of them indicated he felt he was but a In the July issue of HUM, you (attitude and/or behavior) which accepts is present in the Church of Jesus Christ. rubber stamp at the conference. This was report on findings of the statistician's ad the assumption of a racist value system no hasty conclusion because he has been hoc committee, noting that the most and maintains the benefit of the system. our delegate for several years. His critical factor that caused our Institutional racism is the established perception was quite accurate. The items membership loss was "the behavior of social patterns which support, implicitly which are presented are usually well the pastor." Actually, behavior of the or explicitly, the racist value system." /JU~(?. AhlyU lubricated to assure quick and easy pastor was the least important factor. Our two Indiana Conferences, passage. The most important factors were the He further reported that there are liberal theology of the ministers and 780 churches in the 10 districts of the South Indiana Conference. In other church officials, and disagreements with words, each district superintendent has, the business decisions at all levels of the Clergy women's consultation on average, 78 churches under his or her church. (I am the one who conducted the supervision. phone survey and gave the report. This is a scandal! We are inclined Evidently, the version of the report you suggests nine for bishop to be critical of some of the abuses which used was badly outdated, and somehow obtain among the television ministries you missed my presentation at Annual but the United Methodist Church is Conference.) I suggest you make a By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE merman Rader, East Lansing, Mich. correction in HUM. plagued with costly bureaucracy which Phillip Collier McAFEE, N.J.—Participants in Lesbian statement becomes a (sic) moral problem. Any prepared in secret waste inevitably becomes an ethical (ad hoc member and author of the United Methodist Clergywomen's issue. If a superintendent has only 78 the motion that started the study) Consultation Aug. 17-21 here suggested Many of the 1,000 persons attending New Middletown nine women as possible candidates for churches under his supervision this the national clergywomen's conference means that he must spend only 78 nights EDITOR'S NOTE: So far as we can election to the church's episcopacy next were stunned when statements reflecting out of the year holding quarterly determine, our account of the year. pain and anguish of 25 lesbian clergy- Statistician's Ad Hoc Committee report, Twelve bishops are to be chosen by conferences. Including salary, housing, as presented at the South Indiana 1987 women were read during a worship serv- travel and other items it must cost jurisdictional conferences in 1988 to fill ice. Conference session, was accurate. vacancies created by 11 retirements and $50,000 a year to support each district Prepared in secret by lesbians at- superintendent. Clearly there are differences of opinion one death. One of two current women tending the meeting, the testimonies among members of the group in terms.of bishops will be among the 11 retir- were read by Bishop Leontine T.C. Kelly interpreting available data. As a means ing—Leontine T.C. Kelly of San Fran- Both the North and South of San Francisco, two district superin- Conferences could well operate on five of presenting both sides within the same cisco. tendents and a seminary professor on be- instead of 10 superintendents, a saving of issue of the newspaper, we contacted the The nine suggested are the Revs. half of lesbians who said their voices had one-half million dollars. group's chairperson, the Rev. Jay A. Helen Gray Crotwell, Fayetteville, N.C.; not been heard at the consultation. Morrison who also is the South Mary Lou Santillan Baert, Dallas; In HUM's July issue, there is an United Methodist law bars "self-avowed article indicating the conference Conference statistician. His response is Diedra H. Kriewald, Washington; Patri- practicing homosexuals" from ordina- as follows: cia Townsend, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; boundaries in the South will remain the tion or appointment, but enforcement of same. There is still another dimension to At odds with the facts Mamie A. Williams, Baltimore; Sharon the ban is in the hands of regional church this problem when one considers that the Brown Christopher, Sun Prairie, Wis.; bodies. Sandra F. Hoke, LaGrange, HI; Joan S. denomination continues to lose members. To the editor: Hoover, Dubuque, Iowa, and Sharon Zim- This letter is in no way critical of There are differences of opinion the superintendents as such. They are regarding the role of the clergy in dedicated servants of God, but the church accounting for our losses in membership. needs to take a courageous look at its Some say it is pastoral care while others polity. Do we really need center on the theology of church officials. HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST superintendents? There is no doubt that both are a part of The Presbyterian Church and the the total picture. However, those who United Church of Christ function without claim the losses in membership are them. Superintendents may have played primarily caused by people who profess The Booster United Methodist (USPS an important role when it required as the more liberal theology find themselves 859-500) is published monthly by Indiana long to move across the country as it now at odds with the facts. Area United Methodist Communications, requires to move across the state. Perhaps some people use others of 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208, Furthermore, in our own particular differing beliefs as scapegoats for their an agency of the United Methodist congregation we have sufficient lay pain, but further investigation reveals Church in Indiana. Tel. (317) 924-1321. talent to carry on the business of the that deeper truth stands behind the Printed by the Daily Journal, Franklin, Ready to work church. It is difficult to see any benefits surface complaints. The reasons people Ind. Second-class postage paid at Indian- to be derived from having a leave have to do with the care they apolis, Ind. FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY superintendent come once a year to receive more than conflicts with what CARTER and Bob Wilson visit at the check up on the congregation and listen they believe. Editor James H. Steele to reports. CirculationDir. ..Beverly Emmons site of Charlotte, N.C., where hundreds In any case, the role of the local of volunteers from Habitat for Human- Far too many of the young men I pastor is central to the response of the Staff Writer Cathy Hinkle had as pre-theological students have left flock. People do not leave denominations Resident Bishop... Leroy C. Hodapp ity will join them to build 14 new homes in five days. Wilson is director the United Methodist Church. It is my as much as they leave their local church. Subscription rate: $6 per year or $10 for of the project locally; Mr. Carter has a impression the issues were not It is in the life of the local congregation two years. long involvement with the program theological nor doctrinal but were in the that theology in practice changes lives. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to area of polity and church government, in Jay A. Morrison which has built homes for low income short, bureaucracy of the United the Booster United Methodist, UN W. 42nd people in many cities across theJU.S. Chairperson of the ad Hoc Committee St., Indianapolis, Indiana 4S2N. (RNS PHOTO) Methodist Church is exceeded only by Crawfordsville m SHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • September, 1987 • PAGE 3 First work teams heading out early in '88! -A.-JCIT.'J 'A

It will happen in January. 1 After months of preparation and planning, the first Operation Classroom GETTING work teams will depart Indiana for West PINNED — Receiv- Africa shortly after the start of the new ing a complimen- year. OPERATION tary Operation Making the announcement are the Classroom pin is Rev. Joe Wagner and Carolyn Wagner, West African visi- co-coordinators for the Indiana Area's tor Dr. F. B. Da vies mission thrust in support of secondary of Freetown, Sierra education in Liberia and Sierra Leone. CLASS Leone. Doing the The Wagner's told HUM that space honors — North still is available as plans are finalized for Lay Leader John three three-week projects, one to Liberia Shettle, with South leaving Jan. 5, and two to Sierra Leone, Lay Leader Bob one leaving Feb. 24, the other on March 2. ROOM Bowman looking Each group will have 16 workers; packing instructions: on. Dr. Davies is m the teams are open to any United Meth- CHECK EACH ITEM TO BE CER- conference medical odist in Indiana. TAIN that books are clean and in good director for all UM In addition to construction condition, with typewriters having new missions in his projects, the groups will have a chance to ribbons and in good condition, complete country, in addition view mission work firsthand and meet Y.E.S. kits, supplies clearly marked. to being medical di- with church leaders. Each will stop over- WHEN PACKING BOXES use a rector of Bonner night in Amsterdam. box which can be handled by one person; General Hospital.

■ Irs happening around the area

THE CONCERT CHOIR AT THE UNIVERSITY MINISTERS NEW TO THE NORTH INDIANA THE FOURTH ANNUAL JOHN P. ADAMS OF INDIANAPOLIS is interested in expanding to in- CONFERENCE in the last five years are invited to the AWARD BANQUET will be held on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in clude members of the community. The choir includes New Ministers' Mission Consultation, Sept. 30 at Roch- Oakwood Park's Kimmel Hall. The award is presented students, university faculty and staff, and community ester Grace Church. Conference Board of Global Minis- by the North Indiana Chapter of the Methodist Federa- members. Among other activities last year the group tries Directors, Bishop Leroy Hodapp, John Shettle, and tion for Social Action and recognizes lay or clergy in- toured England and participated in critically acclaimed Peggy Garrett; Jurisdictional representative Dwight volvement in peace and justice ministry. A Saturday performances of the Brahms' "Requiem." The choir Busacca; and North Indiana missionaries will be re- workshop will be offered on the bishops' letter, "In De- rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 source persons. The day is planned to help ministers fense of Creation." The cost of the entire weekend, in- p.m. For more information, contact the Music Depart- interpret missions in the local church and inform them cluding food and lodging in $30. The cost for the banquet ment at 788-3255 or Dr. Paul Krasnovsky at 788-3430. about mission opportunities. The program is from 9 only is $10. Checks should be made payable to North a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch included. Indiana MFSA. For more information or to make reser- vations, contact: the Rev. Steve Laue, Box 397, Royal A CONFERENCE ON SUDDEN INFANT Center, IN 46978; phone 219-643-6695. DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) SUPPORT will be held VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the Danville * • • Oct. 1 at the Indianapolis Marriott from 8:30 a.m. to 3 Church (Indianapolis West District) building project. p.m. Although aimed primarily at SIDS support, the "CONFRONTING PRINCIPALITIES AND POW- The church is adding an entrance and narthex area, and ERS," a Bible study with Dr. Walter Wink and June conference topics will be helpful to anyone working with remodeling the sanctuary. Volunteers with all levels of support groups. Dr. John Pless, professor and associate Keener-Wink will be held Oct. 29-31 at the Alverna Re- construction skills are needed for days and evenings, treat Center in Indianapolis. Sponsored by the South's chairman, Department of Pathology, Indiana Univer- Tuesday-Saturday. Meals are provided. Fred Payne is sity Medical Center, will be the keynote speaker. High- Committee on Spiritual Formation, the event will begin serving as site manager and director of vounteers. In- at 7 p.m. on Thursday and conclude at 4 p.m. on Satur- lighting the conference will be the third annual SIDS terested groups or individuals are asked to contact the Awards luncheon. Individuals who have strengthened day. Dr. Wink is a professor of biblical interpretation at Danville pastor, the Rev. Alan Rumble at 317-745-4330. Auburn Theological Seminary, New York. Keener-Wink the SIDS network will be honored. For additional infor- • • • mation, contact Pat Pickering, SIDS Project Coordina- will coordinate body movement and art activities. Cost tor, Indiana State Board of Health, phone 317-833-8463. YOUTH LEADERS DWITATIONAL, sponsored is $21.50 for five meals, $36 for a single room or $23 for a double room. Send registrations to: Susan Ruach, P.O. • • • by the General Board of Discipleship, will be held Nov. 14 at Castleton Church (Indianapolis Northeast Dis- Box 5008, Bloomington, IN 47402. THE CRISIS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION trict). Planned for everyone in the local church who * ** SERVICE of the Marion County Mental Health Associa- ministers with youth, including Sunday School teach- MAKING A DD7FERENCE: A COURSE FOR tion will begin a training class for volunteers Oct. 10. ers, fellowship advisors, pastors, youth coordinators THOSE WHO MINISTER will be presented Nov. 9-13 at The volunteer crisis worker takes calls at home for one and confirmation leaders, the event will include work- the Lindenwood Retreat Center in Donaldson, Ind. Co- six-hour shift each week with a supervisor available. shops, resources, and ideas. Cost is $20 plus lunch; sponsored by the Mastery Foundation and the United The training is 55 hours on Tuesday and Thursday even- $17.50 for three or more per church. For more informa- Religious Community of St. Joseph County, the course ings and Saturdays. Applications can be obtained by tion contact: John Thomas, South Conference Office, is open to persons in ministry in all religious traditions. calling 269-1569, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 812-336-0186, or Kathy Trotter, North Conference Office, The workshop focuses on what is necessary for ministry p.m. • • • 317-664-5138. to make a difference. The Mastery Foundation will • • • present the program. Cost is $150 room and board, $300 A SUPERVISION IN MINISTRY WORKSHOP THREE CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMI- program fee. For more information, contact Rev. Bill will be held Sept. 26 at the Methodist Theological School NARS are being offered by the Methodist Theological Imler, First UMC, 333 N. Main St., South Bend, IN in Ohio. Planned for those who supervise persons in School in Ohio. The Rev. Mark Blaising, executive as- 46635; phone 219-233-9463 or 219-277-4005. ministry or in the development/formation toward minis- sistant to Bishop Hodapp, will lead a spring seminar, try, the event will include workshops for specific types "Stewardship and Finance." Dates are Feb. 29, March of ministry as well as for senior pastors of multiple 1,14, 15, 1988. The fall seminar, "Church Growth and THE NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION staffs and lay supervisors. Registration is $45. For Evangelism," is led by Carl Ling of the West Ohio Con- URBAN NETWORK presents "Justice Ministries in the more information, contact the school at 3081 Columbus ference and William Weinland of the East Ohio Confer- Urban Life" on Oct. 19-21 in Detroit. Keynote speaker Pike, Delaware, OH 43015, phone 614-363-1146. ence. Dates are Sept. 28,29 and Oct. 12,13. On Jan. 25,26 will be Bishop Jesse DeWitt. Registration, including • • • and Feb. 8,9,1988, A. Jeffrey Hopper, professor of the- four meals, is $25. Rooms are $55. For more informa- INDIANA UNIVERSITY will have a display cele- ology, will lead "Understanding Modern Theology." tion, contact: Dr. Edmund Millett, Urban Missioner, brating the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution Registration information can be obtained from the Detroit Conference, 155 W. Congress, Detroit, MI 48228; and the Northwest Ordinance in the Lilly Library at school at 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. phone 313-961-8340. Bloomington from Sept. 4-Oct. 28. r»r» mm*ma«iMwnrnawiV'. . ',*;? • TgiaOHTSM Q3TIMU «3I80C»J^«TJ5I/W^ IHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • September, 1987987 • PAGE 7

LELIA FINK, widow of Rev. Wes- ley Fink, died June 19 at Batesville. Graveside services were conducted at Bicknell by the Rev. Howard Ellis. Rev. and Mrs. Fink served 15 charges in South Indiana, primarily in the Evansville area, before his retirement to the Frank- lin Home in 1958 and death in 1977. Mrs. Fink is survived by one daughter, Mary Brown of Robinson, 111. Scenes from 1987 BETTY HIRSCHY, wife of the School of the Prophets Rev. Cletus Hirschy died Aug. 10 in Fort Wayne. The memorial service was held OVER 300 PASTORS gathered at the University of Indi- Aug. 15 at Fort Wayne First Wayne anapolis for the 46th annual School of the Prophets Aug. 17-20. Church. Mr. Hirschy served pastorates in The Indiana pastors' school long has been considered one of North Indiana beginning in 1947. After the nation's best, offering clergy and opportunity to partici- service in the Northeast Ohio and Balti- pate in two classes and a workshop. Monday night's banquet more Conferences, the Hirschy's re- I had keynoter Dr. Wallace Denton speaking on "Holy Smoke: turned to Indiana in 1973, where he Conflicts in the Parsonage." Preacher of the week, Dr. Eu- retired in 1984. gene Lowry, spoke daily at worship and led a workshop. The 1 Rev. Larry Richert was dean of the school. SCENES FROM THE 1987 SCHOOL: Clockwise from The REV. RUSSELL RICHARD- left: Preacher of the week, Dr. Eugene Lowry; Keynote SON, retired member of the North Con- speaker, Dr. Wallace Denton; a typical classroom scene — ference died June 10 at Methodist this is the Rev. Dick Lyndon of the North Conference speaking Hospice in Indianapolis. He had pastored on church growth; a "Pan-Area Games night featured a take- churches at CorintivLane's Chapel, Per- off of the Pan American Games with flags, songs, trivia, rysville-Eugene-Benson Chapel, Moran- games and marimba music by the Rev. Lynn Soughan, Tip- Kilmore-Sedalia, Whitestown, Seelyville, ton; just one of the many handshakes as old and new friends Hebron-Salem, LaCrosse-San Pierre- Tefft, and Pine Village. He is survived by ' *» (PHOTOS BY CATHY HINKLE) his wife, Margaret, and four daughters, Rebecca, Betsy, Judith, and Jill.

Former Indiana minister the REV. HANSEL H. TOWER, 79, died Sept. 3. Tower served as pastor of Shelby County's Fairland and Old Union Churches, Indianapolis' St. Andrew's Church, and as assistant pastor of Green- castle Gobin Church in the late 1960s. Services were held Sept. 12 at Gobin Church. A 1929 DePauw University grad- uate, Tower also served churches on the East Coast and in Florida. He is survived by wife, Helen Knauer Tower; daughter, Virginia Bastiaans; son, Edwin Tower; five grandchildren, and six great-grand- children.

Services for MARION STACK- HOUSE, 64, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau since 1976, were held Sept. (PHOTOS BY SUSIE FLECK) 9 at Westfield Christ Church (Indianapo- lis Northeast District). The Rev. O. Tar- ADDITIONAL SCENES from the 1987 School of the rell Thompson officiated. Memorial Prophets continuing education event for pastors, held last services were held that afternoon at Etna month at the University of Indianapolis. From left: Myrtle Green Church (Huntington District). Felkner of the Board of Discipleship, Nashville, teaches Stackhouse led the Farm Bureau through course on Growth in the Small Membership Church; Indi- a turbulent era in American agriculture. ana's Robert Dunge (center) teaches course on Deeper Spiri- The bureau represents about 250,000 Indi- tual Formation, with class participant David Henry joining in ana farmers and agribusinesses. He had discussion. served as administrative board chair- man at Christ Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He is sur- South churches encouraged to vived by his wife, Phyllis Houser Stack- Mental illness house; daughters Gloria DelGreco, Kay Ratliff; sons Steven, Philip, Brian Stack- awareness week use 'Standards of Achievement' house, and four grandchildren. is October 4-10 plan from Town & Country group VONNA JODY SWEIGERT died Churches are being urged to A detailed plan to assist South Indi- areas and cities of fewer than 35,000 per- Aug. 23. She is survived by her husband, become involved in the needs of per- ana congregations in growth and devel- sons. the Rev. Bill Sweigart, pastor of the Whi- sons suffering the effects of mental opment has been issued by the tewater and Middleboro Churches (New illness, particularly as such impacts conference's Town and Country Minis- The program has four main pur- Castle District), sons Tony and Fred, and family members. tries program. poses: An instrument for evaluating the mother Zella Kalies. (See related story, That's the word from Joan La- ministry of church and pastor; a tool for this issue.) fuze, Ph.D., a teaching and research A late-August mailing to churches planning; a basis for recognition; and an psychologist who in recent months within the conference included a Stan- aid to improved resourcing. has been speaking to church audi- dards of Achievement Workbook. Proce- ences calling for greater involve- dures outlined in the booklet will be used Each district Town and Country North journal out; ment on the part of religious groups. in selecting the conference's "Church of Committee will select one winner in each Her presentations tell about mental the Year" in the annual Town and Coun- of four size categories (1-50; 51-200; 201- illness and its affect on families, with try award program. 500; over 500 members). From those 40 South on schedule the hope the church will do more in Pastors planning to take part need possible winners, the conference group becoming aware of and meeting to notify district superintendents by Nov. will select one winner in each category. Both conference journals with their these special needs. 1. The completed workbook and applica- lists of committees, annual conference Conference awards only will be reports, ministerial records and so forth "If you have a family member tions are due in district offices Feb. 7. A given in four additional categories — out- or friend suffering from mental ill- Town and Country banquet will be held at are on schedule this year. The blue-bound standing church on a circuit, outstanding book from the North has been distributed ness, you're not alone," she explains. a yet-to-be-selected date in May, proba- church school program, percentage of (She may be contacted during the bly in the Bedford area. to churches and pastors. The South jour- membership growth and attendance in- nal is scheduled for distribution on Oct. 1. day at 317-274-2276.) crease, and overall performance. Dr. Lafuze encourages church The Rev. Richard D. Clark of Con- Both conference secretaries report people to especially be aware of the nersville chairs the awards program; the The eight conference winners will the journals are very similar to last observance of MENTAL ILLNESS Rev. Tom True of Mt. Comfort chairs the receive a plaque at the May banquet, year's format. The Rev. David Hogsett, AWARENESS WEEK Oct. 4-10, conference's Town and Country Section, with the four winners in each district to North conference secretary, said that the sponsored by the National Alliance part of the conference's Division on Mis- receive a certificate of merit. Each par- only change this year is the addition of for the Mentally 111. sions and Church Extension. ticipating church will receive a certifi- camping attendance reports as part of Their state address and phone The 12-page Standards of Achieve' cate of commendation. the statistics section. The Rev. Henry is: P.O. Box 8186, Fort Wayne 46806 ment has been developed by Town and For additional information, see the Oakes, South conference secretary, re- (219) 432-4065 or 992-3720. Country for use by churches in rural workbook or phone Clark at 317-825-8508. ported no change* in the 1987 format. * '-tiwYAIKriareffiiD ikrmimn SWUMS$m An interview with Eddie Fox Baby boomers CAN be brought to the church says UM evangelism leader

NOTE: In preparation for the upcoming Tri-District inside those groups and kind of 'infiltrate' into the life of that Evangelism event Sept. 27-29 at Indianapolis Roberts Park community. It's still true that the way people come to church is Church, editor James Steele conducted a phone interview with that people invite them. It's just as true in the city as the coun- the Rev. Eddie Fox, keynoter for the tri-district event. Dr. Fox try. h a leading United Methodist evangelist, a dynamic preacher and the assistant general secretary for evangelism with the ^"\ The Statistics Committee in the South Conference UMC's General Board of Discipleship, Nashville. HUM staff 1^1 * found that a number of people leave the church be- writer Cathy Hinkle compiled the following Q and A account ^Qr. • cause they are not ministered to during certain times from the transcript of that interview. in tneir life, divorce, death or other crisis. This survey found that was more true than people leaving because of positions the church takes. • Could you expand a little on the theme "Offer Them In 17 years as a pastor, this was confirmed in my Q • Christ"? • experience. There is no substitute for that caring Alt reminds me of Paul's writings when he said, "I am A • ministry the church can render. Eddie Fox * determined to really preach nothing but Jesus Christ • and him crucified." • Are young folks, under 40, being attracted to the The focus of the message is evangelizing the good news of • church today ? What is attracting them ? Jesus Christ. This does not mean we control or own Jesus, but it Q Milestones is a verb describing what we are doing. We do not share or A What we find is that yuppies may be willing to look at declare or proclaim or deliver what we own, but what we our- * their values; are interested in their families and selves are possessed by. • friends, and may share the values of the church, but The theme is "us" as well as "they". I think one of our they may not feel a need. However, I think we can appeal to On Aug. 9 the congregation of IN- great needs in the church is that we understand what the gospel them in the challenge of Christian discipleship, not just when DIANAPOLIS CENTER CHURCH dedi- means, but we don't understand the people. they feel their lives are messed up, but also in their strength. cated seven new stained-glass windows Numbers of young people are turning to the church for that. depicting scenes from the life of Christ. Evangelism to many people, particularly yuppies The Rev. Richard Christopher, Indianap- and baby boomers, might seem to be an outdated olis West District superintendent, and word; how can it be relevant for today's society? Do you think there has been an improvement in that former pastor at the church, preached at Q in the last three to five years? the dedication service. • • • 9 Q A I think the word evangelize is a good word, one we A There has been, I don't know if our denomination has In honor of the 25th anniversary of • don't want to give up. Literally, "Ev" means good, • always done its best. One thing we've discovered is the ordination of the REV. LARRY CUR- and "angel" means messenger, or where we get the • that yuppies turn to larger churches with multiple TIS, the congregation of the EVANS- good news. programs. They are not content to go to a one-room school—they VILLE METHODIST TEMPLE Is this good news relevant in today's society? Of course it like having choices. presented him with a new cleric robe. is. The good news of what God has done for us in Jesus Christ Curtis has been senior pastor at the and continues to do for us by the Holy Spirit is very relevant. In church for seven years. recent days the word has been changed, there has been a lot of What are some of the specific programs which seem to attract them? • • • '' tele-evangelism''. Q MARTINSVILLE FIRST CHURCH In your estimation, have these television evangelism A Amazingly, they are very interested in looking at the celebrated its 160th anniversary on Sept. scandals done harm to United Methodist evangelism • Bible and its relevance to their own lives. I heard of 13. The Rev. John Wolf, former pastor, efforts? • one church that was doing Bible aerobics — they had spoke at the morning worship services. A Q an aerobics class and a Bible study. Some churches have built fellowship hour, carry-in dinner, and pro- A I think it's made it uphill for us in the work of evan- gram of memories were also part of the • gelism. I also think it has made greater opportunity celebration. The Rev. William Earley is • for the local congregation than there has ever been. "It's astounding that an organization like Mc- the current pastor. People maybe realize we need more than a person on the tube to Donald's knows more about the community than the. • •• * touch us. I think a mistake we make is that we get the object of local church. If a congregation doesn't know how THE E. RAY AND BLANCHE evangelism mixed up. We evangelize the Gospel; we don't evan- many single families or single parent families or chil- GRESS MEMORIAL CHAPEL was dedi- gelize people. We don't spread people, we spread the good news. dren live in their community, there's no way the cated on Sept. 12 at the Indiana United If people could get that clear, maybe it will, in many ways, free church is going to effectively evangelize." Methodist Children's Home in Lebanon. people up. An open house and reception followed the Television evangelism generally is based on one per- service. son. Our evangelism efforts, if I'm reading you cor- family life centers that can develop programs to minister to the • • • physical, mental, and spiritual, and those are attracting yup- Fort Wayne SOUTH WAYNE rectly, seem to be based on the local church. Is that pies. Churches that develop small groups that help people feel rig;rigmf CHURCH celebrated its 68th anniversary they belong are also successful. with Renewal Sunday Aug. 30. A special A Yes. I have a dream that 38,000 local United Method- anniversary celebration followed the • ist congregations would be empowered by the Holy Is there an indication yuppies are looking to preserve morning worship service. Pastor of the • Spirit to be about the task of evangelizing this good church is the Rev. James A. Dance. news. I don't read in the New Testament or anywhere that there Q some of the values they have missed in their lives ? • * • is evangelism apart from the ministry of the local church. You A Many young adults come to church without any pre- DESOTO CHURCH (Muncie Dis- see, evangelism begins with God and the church is a product of * conceived ideas and therefore are willing to be open trict) culminated a month-long celebra- evangelism. I don't see how evangelism can be done apart from • to take a look at what the Christian faith and Gospel tion of their 150th anniversary on Aug. 23 the local congregation; that's where people have experienced can mean to them. I think our church, because of its history, with a visit from Bishop Leroy Hodapp. redemption, are experiencing redemption, and are learning to heritage and background, has tremendous potential to be very He spoke at the morning worship service, live out what it means to be a citizen of God. We wouldn't know well received by this generation of people. which was followed by a fellowship din- the story if it weren't for the church; there's just no such thing ner. The Rev. Gary Stees is the pastor. as a solitary faith. g^k Often I've heard people say if we didn't take so many • • * w^^m • positions and make so many statements on social is- JT\ YOU are coming to the Tri-district Indianapolis area, ^Q^ • sues, we wouldn't lose so many members. At the A consecration service for the 1^1 • the most urban part of the state. At the Good News same time we hear of others who are attracted to the denomina- NEW CASTLE DISTRICT PARSONAGE ^Q£ • Convocation, held here in Indiana in July, George tion BECA USE of our social activism. What do you think ? was held on Sept. 19 with Bishop Leroy Humer said we are not doing the job we ought to in deploying our Hodapp presiding. An Open House fol- people in the city. He said we are deploying 80 percent of our A The fact is that all research shows that we don't have lowed. The Rev. Ann Sablan serves as any more people leaving our church now than we district superintendent. pastors in rural areas to serve 20 percent of the population. Can • * • you focus on that? • have ever had. The difficulty is that we have failed to reach out and receive people. Our failure is not at the back door, Members of DANVILLE CHURCH A I think the point he was making is that sometimes we but in the front door. broke ground for a two-story addition to * have focused too much on our churches, rather than We need to develop our reason for being, to discover what their building Aug. 16. The Rev. Alan • the territory where they are located. It's astounding is our primary purpose. UM people find it very difficult to de- Rumble led the groundbreaking service. to me that an organization like McDonald's or other businesses scribe their faith. Albert Alton says, "We have lost our givens." The $210,000 addition will provide a new know more about the community than the local church. If a I think it is symbolic that right now we have three major entryway, hall, and fellowship hall, as congregation doesn't know how many single people or single studies going on in our denomination relating to our theological well as remodeling the kitchen and sanc- parent families or children live in their community, then there's underpinnings. These symbolize our need to discover what it is tuary. Volunteers from across the confer- now way church is going to effectively evangelize. that's central in our lives, that which shapes our ministry. ence are being asked to help with the building project. Would you suggest then that the local pastor needs What is your concept of what the church might be in • • • some savvy in the whole area of marketing and de- the future ? I see the core of our church aging; are we The recently completed Sweeney Q mographics? Q going to be able to do anything to stem that? Chapel and east wing at CHRISTIAN A You've got to know the people. I think that's what A I do think it's possible for this denomination to be THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Indianapo- • Paul meant when he said "I become all things to all effective in the ministry of evangelism, including lis, in the planning stages for more than • persons so that I might win some." Sometimes I • growing, and that we can make such a decision. I 20 years, were dedicated Sept. 13. The think churches live a cloistered existence; that's happened a lot think it's going to take a very radical act, such as the power of chapel can seat up to 500 persons. The in the cities. the Holy Spirit being poured on and us being receptive. But I do east wing will house counseling services, think it can happen. I am motivated by that dream and I'm a bookstore, music practice rooms and a finding increasing numbers of pastors and lay persons that are media center. A number of UM pastors in What words would you have for the urban pastor committed and want to make that happen. Indiana received their theological train- doing evangelization on the scene? We must effectively communicate the gospel in a lan- ing at CTS which is affiliated with the Q guage that people can understand; learning cross-cultural evan- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A You may be dealing with yuppies and apartment • dwellers, people who seem less responsive to the gelism where necessary. We also need to learn to articulate our • church. I do think they are receptive, but we may not faith, not just do the good deeds. be aware of those times. They are receptive when they move One thing is clear to me, no United Methodist Church in through any passage in their lives. Births, deaths, weddings are Indianapolis is big enough if there is anybody in the community who does not know the good news of Jesus Christ. No matter how Infcjeiv known by everyone in the rural community; in the city these can be anonymous. _, , * big that church is, it's not big enough if somebody needs to hear We have found success when we find some people who are the good news. Call SOO/201-B14O CZHVOJ f *VK 1 JHOOSIER UNITED MfcTWPWSK *9fltffll«fe»MW.*cflM&» ~ 1 Names in the news THE REV. P. Cincinnati. Bishop Colaw is the author of Academy of Arts and Sciences. The rece- North Central Jurisdiction Communica- WAYNE TREVA- three books including Beliefs of a United pients are JOHN DAVID LUTZ, head of tors Fellowship held in Skokie, 111., a Chi- THAN, a ministeral Methodist Christian, in addition to nu- the Theater Department and director of cago suburb. The nine-state region member of the South merous magazine articles and curricu- the University Theater, and LUDWIG includes Indiana. Indiana Conference, lum resources. He is chairman of the PETKOVSEK, associate professor of so- • • • has been named pro- General Conference Commission to Study ciology. Lutz was honored for his out- The REV. RANDY ANDERSON re- gram development the Mission of the Church and is on the standing creative work, and Petkovsek cently told the congregation of Yankee- director for organ do- executive committee of the General was honored for outstanding community town Church (Evansville District) that if nation at Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. and university service. 125 persons attended the Sunday service Hospital, Indianapo- United, established in 1871, is one of 13 • • • celebrating the 170th anniversary of the lis. He'll be responsi- UM seminaries in the U.S. The REV. DONALD CHARLES church, he would eat his lunch on the ble for developing • • • LACY's Decalogue for Ecumenical church roof. When 141 attended, Ander- new ways to promote STUART C. Discipleship" was included in the Sep- son kept his word, complete with a waiter the hospital's organ LORD, a former grad- tember/October issue of Pulpit Digest. and a front-end loader to lift him to the donation program. In Lacy is the pastor of Leesburg Church roof. I uate student at Prince- (Huntington District). • • • addition, he'll work with organ donor ton Theological * • • families and recipients and will develop Seminary, has been The REV. EARL D. OWEN public education-awareness programs on named the new assist- AMELIA JANE DINGKR of Lafay- was granted a Doctor organ donation. The Evansville native ant chaplain at De- ette Trinity Church has been selected as of Ministry degree was an associate pastor at Indianapolis 'Pauw University, a US-2 for the 1987-88 program. After from Concordia Theo- St. Luke's Church 11 years. Trevathan i Lord, 28, is a native of completing orientation she will be serv- logical Seminary, Fort began his ministerial career nearly 20 [New RocheUe, N.Y., ing at the Emma Norton Residence in St. Wayne, on May 15. Dr. years ago serving Harrodsburg. He was a ' and holds both a mas- Paul, Minn. The US-2 program is a pro- Owen is the pastor of newspaper reporter eight years before rv- ters in divinity and a gram of the General Board of Global Attica First Church Ministries. (Lafayette District). entering the ministry. His education in- .masters in theology • • • cludes the B.A. from the University of jfrom Princeton. He is Three scouts of the Waverly Evansville and a master's in pastoral I I seeking ordination ' i counseling from Boston University. He with the American Church Boy Scout Troop received the has taken part in summer scholarship Eagle Scout Award on Aug 30. STEVEN Baptist Church. Lord has served as an ARCHER, 17, son of Wayne and Estelene programs at Oxford University, England, intern pastor at several churches. He is and Loyola University, Rome. also an accomplished power-lifter, win- Archer; SHAUN EDWARDS, 18, son of •••• Fred and Karen Edwards; and JASON ning thel987 New Jersey State Champion- ROARK, 17, son of Bill and Diana Roark, Minnesota ship. Area BISHOPI are members of Troop 225, Hoosier Trail The Rev. ROBERT A. SCHILL- EMERSON S.I JICELYN THOMAS, a member of Council. The troop was started at the ING, organist and director of music at COLAW will join the Evansville St. John's Church, was church by former pastor, the Rev. Tom Indianapolis North Church, was recog- awarded the Minority Business Support Abbot, in 1980. nized for his service during a two-year faculty of United • • • Theological Semi- Award by the Indiana Regional Minority term as president of the Fellowship of nary, Dayton, upon Supplier Development Council, Southern The REV. DONALD WADE, asso- United Methodists in Worship, Music and his retirement in District. Thomas was cited for her advo- ciate pastor at Indianapolis Old Bethel other Arts. He presided at the group's 1988, serving as pro- cacy to the city of Evansville to pass a Church, is reported to be back at work biennial meeting Aug. 3-8, attended by fessor of homiletics minority hiring ordinance and a minor- half days. This spring Wade was diag- about 900 musicians, ministers, dancers ity/women business enterprise utilization nosed as having contracted AIDS from a and other creative people, on the campus and Christian minis- ordinance for projects financed with city try. He'll also teach blood transfusion three years earlier. of the University of Tennessee in Knox- economic development boJ|M>he serves (See June HUM.) ville. Dr. Schilling will stay on the execu- courses in preaching • • • and church adminis- as a staff member of Patchwork Central, tive committee for another two years as tration and will pro-j and is active in her church as the youth BEVERLY EMMONS, Indianapo- past-president. The 1987-89 president is vide leadership for' choir director. lis, circulation director for the Hoosier John Yarrington of Dallas. SARA COL- the seminary's doctor of ministry pro- • • • United Methodist, led a workshop Aug. LINS, a United Methodist employed as gram. Elected to the episcopacy in 1980, Two University of Evansville fac- 28-29 on desktop publishing for United director of music for a Lutheran church he had served 19 years as senior pastor of ulty members were honored Aug. 21 with Methodist communicators. The workshop in Fort Wayne, is the group's president- the3,000-member Hyde Park UMC in Sadelle Berger Faculty Awards for the was part of the annual meeting of the elect. Its happening around the area A RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ASSISTANT posi- fessor of Christian Education at Perkins School of The- A YOUNG ADULT FALL RETREAT, featuring tion is open at West Lafayette's St. Andrew Church. The ology, will lead the learning event planned for Sunday the Rev. Ted Blosser from Portage First Church, will person will assist and facilitate the educational minis- School teachers, parents, pastors, and other children's be held Oct. 9-11 at the North's Camp Lakewood. Shar- try of the church at all age levels, working with and workers. Registration is $32 before Sept. 15, and $37 if ing, singing, and worship will be part of the weekend as through the work area on education and shall also be a postmarked later. Send registrations to Heather Olson, well as discussions on relationships, friendships and in- resource person to the council on ministries. A job de- 658 E. Fourth St., Hobart, IN 46342. timacy with others and God. Cost is $20 due by Oct. 2. scription is available upon request. Send resumes to St. For more information, call Jenny Atkins, 219-291-5911 or Andrew UMC, 333 Meridian St., West Lafayette, IN A THANKSGIVING IN FLORIDA RETREAT for Frank Cederquist, 317-474-2493. Registrations should be 47906; phone 317-743-2783. young adults is planned by the North Conference Coun- sent to the North Indiana Conference, P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 46952. cil on Young Adult Ministries. The retreat will be led by •*• PIT/STOP, A WEEKEND WORKSHOP FOR Retreat in Motion, using their buses. The bus leaves PERSONSin the process of dissolving a marriage rela- Nov. 25 and returns Nov. 29. Sites include Lookout THE REV. WALLACE CHAPPELL will help tionship, will be offered Oct. 9-11 at Pine Creek Camp. Mountain, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Disney World, Christian educators, pastors, church musicians and Leader of the weekend is Richard D. Trotter, director Epcot Center, and the beach at New Smyrna, Fla. Cost other lay church staff explore burnout at an overnight of Well-Spring, a personal and spiritual growth organi- is $129.75, including transportation, 5 meals, bus bunk, retreat Oct. 20-21. Chappell is a Texas pastor who has zation. Cost is $75; the workshop is limited to 14 per- entrance fees, RIM T-shirt, and insurance. Send $25 de- been active throughout the life of the church. The re- sons. Registrations should be sent to: PIT/STOP, Pine posit to North Indiana Conference, P.O. Box 869, Mar- treat will be held at the St. Joseph Motherhouse in Tip- Creek Camp, R.R.1, Pine Village, IN 47975. A $25 de- ion, IN 46952. ton. Registration is $45 before Sept. 15, $50 until Oct. 5. posit, made out to Pine Creek Camp, should accompany ••• North Indiana registrations should be sent to Rev. Wil- registration. SOLO: A DAY-LONG RETREAT FOR SINGLES, liam Raster, 103 N. Franklin St., Valparaiso, IN 46383; ••• will be held Oct. 3 at Epworth Forest. Theme for the phone 219-465-1661. South Indiana registrations should FOUR SEMINARS ON ENDOWMENT DEVEL- day is "Praise the Lord: Music, the Church, and you." be sent to Ruth Hurst, 7840 Ditch Rd., Indianapolis, OPMENT will be held during 1987-88 by the North Indi- Keynoter for the day will be David McFarlane, music 46260; phone 317-872-7190. ana Conference Foundation for Mission and Ministry, director at Marion First Church. Participants are in- Inc. The seminars are designed to help local church vited to bring musical instruments and/or songs they CHURCH VOCATIONS DAY will be Oct. 27 from leaders discover how to promote and implement a suc- enjoy. The day will include time for fellowship. Regis- 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Schwitzer Center Lobby at the cessful endowment program in the local church. Lead- tration is $8 and includes lunch. Send registrations by University of Indianapolis. The shoppers' fair will have ership will be provided by Charles Nunn, who heads the Sept. 29 to Camp Registrar, P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 15 representatives from schools of theology, seminar- Committee on Education and Development for the foun- 46952. Make check payable to North Indiana Confer- ies, and graduate schools. For more information call, dation, assisted by W. Leon Hartman, executive direc- ence. Paul Gabonay, Career Counseling and Placement Of- tor. The seminars will be held: Sept. 27, 3-5 p.m., ••• fice, 317-788-3296. Elkhart Trinity Church; Jan. 24, 1988, 2:30-4:30 p.m., CONSIDERING THE ORDAINED MINISTRY Alexandria First Church; Feb. 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fort AS A SECOND CAREER? Seminary representatives THE INDIANA CLERGY FOR PEACE retreat Wayne Aldersgate Church; and April 17, 3-5 p.m. at will share the ways to manage family, finances, and will be held Oct. 5-6 at the St. Joseph Motherhouse in Rensselaer Trinity Church. Registrations should be re- furthering your education at a dinner at the University Tipton. Retreat leader will be the Rev. Thomas Gum- turned 10 days before the date of the seminar to Rev. of Indianapolis on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. The presentation will bleton, Roman Catholic bishop for the Center City Re- Leon Hartman, P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 46952. be from 7:45^:45 p.m., with time afterward for individ- gion of Detroit. The registration fee of $40 includes ual questions. For more information and to register, housing, meals, handouts, and refreshments. For addi- "EVERY MOMENT COUNTS," the North Indi- write Paul Gabonay, Career Counseling and Place- tional information, contact Indiana Clergy for Peace, ana Conference Youth Rally, will be held Sept. 27 at ment, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indiana Council of Churches, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianap- Epworth Forest. Registration is from 1-3 p.m., worship Indianapolis, 46227; phone 317-788-3296. olis, 46208, or phone 317-923-3674. is from 3-3:30 p.m., with workshops from 3:45-4:45 p.m. • • • Each youth group should bring their own dinner. The FALL FESTS for youth in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade DENTISTS ARE NEEDED for Januaryl968 mis- evening concerts by Kenny Marks and DeGarmo & Key will be held Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at Pine Creek Camp and sion projects in Guatemala, Honduras, and the Philip- begin at 5:15 p.m. (see August HUM). Registration is Camp Lakewood in the North Conference. "Growing pines, sponsored by DePauw University. Each site has $10 and should be sent to: Every Moment Counts, P.O. God's Way is the Best Way" will be the theme of the asked for a team of two dentists and four students to Box 869, Marion, IN 46952. camps. Dawn Cuthbert will direct the Pine Creek treat the people served by the mission and nearby vil- Camp; Jack Thompson will direct at Camp Lakewood. lages. Work will be limited to dental hygiene and ex- "CHILDREN AND THE BIBLE" will be the topic Cost is $35 postmarked by Oct 16, $40 after that date. tractions. Dentists willing to volunteer should contact Oct. 23-24 at an overnight retreat at the International Send registrations to Rosie Tucker, Camp Registrar, Chaplain Fred Lamar, DePauw University, Greencas- Friendship House at Winona Lake. Dick Murray, pro- P.O. Box 889, Marion, IN 48952. tle, IN 48135, or phone 317-658-4815. n PAGE 1*• HOOSIER UWTED^HODlST'• September, 1987! -*&an \ L \ \ , H \ National, local leadership will focus on world hunger Seminar set for December 5 at Bloomington Two persons known for their lead- basis for action, and presentations by ership in world hunger concerns will lead local hunger groups. In addition to a seminar for church leaders on the prob- Keasrse and Smith, presenters include: lems of world hunger and plans to com- Nellie Gold, director of the meal pro- bat it at Bloomington's St. Mark's Church gram at Indianapolis' All Saints Episco- Dec. 5. They are: Dr. Robert C. Smith, pal Church; Judy Dunson, regional consultant for the United Methodist Com- director, Church World Service in Indi- mittee on Relief (UMCOR), and Clara ana; Noelie Driscoll, member of Bread Kearse, executive secretary for Mission for the World. Education of the General Board of Global The seminar is being planned by Ministries. UMCOR and the South Indiana Confer- ence Committee on World Hunger. Anne Faith burns bright The seminar will begin with regis- Fraker chairs the committee. ALTHOUGH forest fires continued to blaze through northern California, tration at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. Registration is $5. Lunch will be residents still count their blessings — complete with make-shift churches and Devotions by Bishop Leroy Hodapp will provided by St. Mark's Church. begin the program at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact the banners. California Department of Forestry fire trucks were an everyday sight Rev. Sam Phillips, P.O. Box 5008, Bloom- (above) in Groveland, with words of thanks posted on the main street overhead. The briefing will include interna- (RNSPHOTO) tional and national perspectives, biblical ington, In 47402. It's happening around the area

FOR SALE: A 100 Church Model Hammond A BALDWIN CONSOLE ORGAN is for sale by the THE UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS' JAZZ/ Organ, excellent condition, ideal for chapel or small Connersville Grace Church (New Castle District). In- POP VOCAL ENSEMBLE, The Crimson Express, is sanctuary. Contact: Joe Bottorff, Indianapolis North terested parties should contact the church at 2700 scheduling dates to entertain at special events. The UMC-317-924-2612. Grand Ave., Connersville, IN 47331, or phone 317-825- group consists of 10 vocalists accompanied by a small 5013,825-8292, or 825-2222. instrumental combo and features a wide variety of mu- • • * sical styles. For more information, contact the U. of I THE NATIONAL CONVOCATION ON DIA- SUCCESSFUL LIVING, a course in self-develop- Music Department at 317-788-3255. CONAL MINISTRY will be held in St. Louis, on Nov. 12- ment and happiness, will be offered by Fr. Justin of the * • * 14. For all diaconal ministers, persons in diaconal Hermitage. The class will be held Sept. 27-30, from 7:30- PROJECT EQUALITY, an interfaith program for forms of ministry, and others interested in the diacon- 10 p.m. Cost of the class is $100 prepaid, $125 at the door. affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, ate, the convocation will include worship, study, and The Hermitage is located at 3650 E. 46th St. in Indianap- is sponsoring Project Equality Week, Nov. 15-22, to in- input on shaping the diaconate. Additional information olis. form congregations about a ministry of social justice can be obtained from: Rosalie Bentzinger, Division of • • • backed by the purchasing power of religious organiza- Diaconal Ministry, P.O. Box 871, Nashville, TN 37202; LEADER'S TRAINING FOR THE STEPHEN tions. Congregations may order a resource pak to pro- phone 615-340-7375. SERIES, a system of organizing and taAlng lay per- vide additional infomation from the PE National Office, • • * sons for caring ministry, will be held acrflSs the country 1020 E. 63rd St., Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64110, or on several dates in 1988. Churches interested in learning phone 816-361-9222. DIAL-A-PRAYER with Norman Vincent Peale more about this program should contact: Stephen Min- • • • now has a number in the Indianapolis area. Through the istries, 1325 Boland, St. Louis, MO 63117, phone 314-645- "THE FAMILY CONNECTION: PARENTING Mt. Comfort Church (Indianapolis Northeast District) 5511. FOR THE 90's," will be offered at the University of the two-minute message can be dialed at 317-894-9294. • • • Indianapolis on Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27, from 7 p.m. The service is sponsored by Peale's Foundation for AN ADULT CHOIR DIRECTOR is being sought to 9:30 p.m. Sarah Page, who has her doctorate in art Christian Living. • • * by Indianapolis Edgewood Church. The choir sings reg- education, will teach the class. For more information ularly at one service from September through June. A call the U of I Center for Continuing Education, 788- CHRISTIAN AND QUICK, the teenage singing resume of musical experience, directing background, 3260. duo from Greenfield, have added two new programs to church affiliation and other pertinent information is re- their repetoire. One is on the meaning of worship, an- quested. Contact Rev. Bob Berkebile, Edgewood UMC, other is planned for Christmas party entertainment. 1820 E. Epler Ave., Indianapolis, 46277, or phone 784- INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY/TEACHING The singers have two other programs. For more infor- 6066. METHOD will be the focus of a one day seminar for mation, call: 317-462-5889 or 317-462-2868, or write, • • • Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, and pas- Christian and Quick, 1318 Fairview Dr., Greenfield, IN "ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEGISLA- tors on Sept. 26 at United Theological Seminary. Chris- 46140. TION" will be the topic of a forum Nov. 13 sponsored by tian Education Professor Donald Rogers will lead the • • • the Indiana Office for Campus Ministries. William C. event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The inductive teaching "ALDERSGATE NOW!," the 1988 Congress on Bonifield, vice president for education at Lilly Endow- method assists Bible students in discovering the mean- Evangelism, will be held in Chicago, Jan. 4-7, 1988. ment, will be the keynote speaker. Panels representing ings of scripture for themselves rather than being told Sponsored by the Council on Evangelism, an affiliate of schools across Indiana will respond to the keynoter and the meaning. Registration is $10, including lunch. Re- the General Board of Discipleship, the event includes discuss ethical and action responses. The meeting will gister in advance by sending a postcard to: Inductive speakers, worship and singing, and a variety of work- be from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 1ST A Building in Review, Don Rogers, 1810 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, Ohio shops. Keynote speaker will be Bishop Earl G. Hunt of Indianapolis. The $10 cost includes lunch. Make reser- 45406; phone 513-278-5817, ext. 169. the Florida Area. Registration is $40 before Dec. 4. vations through the IOCM Office, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indi- • • * Meal tickets are $98. Rooms at the Marriott will be $55 anapolis, 46208; phone 923-4839. A STRATEGY WORKSHOP FOR PUBLIC POL- per night. Registration information can be obtained • • • ICY ADVOCACY will be held Oct. 30-31 at St. Andrew's from: Congress on Evangelism, P.O. Box 840, Nash- THE CENTRAL INDIANA MARION COUNTY Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The workshop is ville, TN 37202. VOLUNTEER UNIT of the Arthritis Foundation will an interfaith effort to provide an opportunity to estab- • • • meet Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Cambridge Health Care lish the link between faith and action, to develop dia- THE CHURCH AND SYNAGOGUE LIBRARY Center, 8530 Township Line Rd., Indianapolis. Anyone logue with congressional members, and to learn about ASSOCIATION is sponsoring a workshop Oct. 1, from interested in helping with fundraising, education or in- successful strategies to influence public policy. Train- 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Indianapolis Castle view Baptist terested in more information is welcome. Call 844-3341 ing will be provided by the Coalition for a New Foreign Church. Sessions for both new and experienced librari- for more information. Policy, based in Washington, D.C. Friday's session will ans will include: book repair, inventory and weeding, • • • be from 7:30-10 p.m.; Saturday's session is from 9 a.m. choosing and using reference books, and library promo- FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOP-" to 4 p.m. Cost is $13, including lunch. Local contact is tion strategies. The church is located at 8601 Hague Rd., MENT will be the topic of a workshop Oct. 10 from 9 Barb Nation, 317-253-9593, or call the Indiana Council of on the northeast corner of Indianapolis. Workshop fee, a.m. to 3 p.m. presented by IUPUI Division of Continu- Churches, 317-923-3674. including lunch, is $4 for members, $7 for others. For ing Studies. The workshop will give an overview of • • • more information, contact: Helen Sheets, 4731 E. 64th planning and/or managing a festival. Specific problems A CHILDREN'S CHOIR WORKSHOP AND FES- St., Indianapolis, 46220, phone 251-8042, or Louise Smith, will be addressed. Fee of $90 includes lunch and materi- TIVAL is planned by the Central Indiana Chapter of 4923 Cavendish Rd., Indianapolis, 46220, phone 255-3582. als. Registrations should be mailed to: IUPUI Bursar Choristers Guild. The workshop will be Sept. 26 at Office, Division of Continuing Studies, Campus Services Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, Fishers, from 8:30 #1, Indianapolis, 46223. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15. The choir festival will be "MUSIC AS A CREATIVE LEARNING TOOL • • • held April 16-17 at Park Place Church of God in Ander- FOR CHILDREN" will be presented by the Paradid- A VARIETY OF MANAGEMENT COURSES will son with guest director, Donald Pearson. For more in- dles, Linda White and Bonnie Draeger, on Sept. 26, be offered by the University of Indianapolis as part of formation, contact Chris Gingrich, 11550 Crestview Dr., froml:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The event is planned for Chris- the evening Mangement Development Program. Par- Noblesville, IN 46060. tian education leaders, Sunday school teachers, vaca- ticipants may earn the Certificate in Management from • • • tion Bible school staff, ministers, nursery volunteers the American Management Association and/or the Man- COLLEGE STUDENTS are invited to two re- and special program leaders. St. James Lutheran agement Development Certificate from the U of I. For treats sponsored by the ecumenical campus ministries Church, 1741 S. State St., Greenfield, will be the pro- more information, phone 317-788-3442 or 788-3558. at IUPUI, IUPU-Fort Wayne, Ball State, Purdue, Indi- gram site. Cost is $2 and participants are encouraged to • • • ana State, IU, Vincennes and Evansville. Oct. 2 and 3 a wear comfortable clothing and bring tape recorders. "CELEBRATING MARRIAGE - GROWING IN retreat for freshmen and sophomores will be held at For more information, call 462-7340. LOVE," the UM marriage growth program is alive and • • • Merom Campground and Conference Center with trans- well in Indiana. Several local churches hold retreats portation available from IUPUI at no cost. Leader are "MAKE TODAY COUNT," a support group for each year, using Indiana leadership trained by the Dr. Ruth Dunn, Vincennes campus minister, and cancer patients and others facing life-threatening ill- Board of Discipleship. The next event with open regis- Wayne Olson, director of Metropolitan Indianapolis nesses, meets on the second Thursday of each month at tration is Oct. 9-11 at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Campus Ministries (MICM). Cost is $15. A retreat for 7 p.m. at Indianapolis First Meridian Heights Presby- St. Joseph in Tipton. The cost is $100 per couple, includ- all college students will be Oct. 9 and 10 at the Indiana terian Church. A speaker presents a specific subject for ing six meals and two nights lodging. Contact Indiana Baptist Assembly, near Crawfordsville. Dr. James Ack- discussion, and this is followed by a sharing session. coordinator, the Rev. Jack King at Carmel UM Church, erman, professor of Old Testament at IU will lead the The program is sponsored by the Marion County Cancer 621 Range Line Rd., Carmel, IN 46032, phone 317-844- retreat on the topic of suffering. Cost is $17. For more Society, phone 925-5566. 7275, for more information. information, call MICM at 317-274-2585 or 317-283-2513. _i— H ^■■W*"***"^ ===== °0?^B UNlTPp^^W^ PA&S 11 **»t»*»rt ■•■-'-•- -•-.'- - >%»t » < vmm+* < Capsule summary of recent North news developments

Two significant gatherings have 25 cabinet-staff-lay leaderhip retreat. taken place recently in North Indiana. They include: Making Disciples, Shep- Complete coverage will be included in herding, Opening-up Institutionally, October's HUM. Strengthening the Connection, and new ••• Roles for Laity. ^ 1. Six members of the General Board of Global Ministries, headed by In other action Sept. 10, the CCOM: General Secretary Randolph Nugent of •Discussed establishing a major New York, flew to Fort Wayne Aug. 31, training program for laity to resource met for an "Open discussion of concerns" local churches in needed areas, including with 14 members of the North Board of developing a "catalog of resources." Global Ministries. The conference group •Approved of a motion to have the had requested the meeting in the wake of CCOM budget committee gather as a • concerns expressed by pastors, layper- "committee of the whole" rather than sons, churches and districts over General simply as a committee per se, to more SURRENDERS UM CLERGY CREDENTIALS—Dr. Walker L. Railey, left, fully hear financial concerns. A special board policies and theology. Conference budget meeting was set for Jan. 25 for the former pastor of Dallas' First United Methodist Church, turned In the credentials missionary secretary John Elliott said entire CCOM, with agency heads to meet Sept. 2. His wife, Margaret, right, has been in a coma since her near-fatal choking the meeting "on our own turf' was de- earlier to develop a preliminary budget. April 22 and is now being cared for in a Tyler nursing home. signed to help GBGM members and staff (RNS PHOTO) "be in a listening stance so we can have a •Hailed an upbeat financial report different kind of dialogue." Progress was noting that, as of Aug. 31, receipts were reported at several points. running at 76.12 percent compared with ••• 72.91 percent a year ago. Walker Railey surrenders •Approved a proposal from the 2. A preliminary report from that Commission on Status and Role of %M meeting was presented to the North Indi- Women (COSROW) to develop a "Cele- ministerial credentials ana Conference Council on Ministries bration of Women Sunday" observance (CCOM) when it gathered for its regular for use in local churches this spring. By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE fall meeting Sept. 10 at Camp Lakewood, Testimony given at a July 29 grand Kendallville. (The group which met with •Learned that the conference's DALLAS - The Rev. Walker L. jury interview with Railey and Lucy Pap- the GBGM representatives is officially AIDS task force will meet Oct. 15 with Railey, former pastor of First United illon, a psychologist and daughter of the known as the Mission Priority Issues task Woodrow Myers of the Indiana State Methodist Church here, has voluntarily late Bishop Robert Goodrich, was closed force.) Reports from the task force were Board of Health. surrendered his clergy credentials, to the press. However, Dallas area media presented by the Conference BGM Presi- •Applauded work of Older Adult Bishop John Russell said Sept. 2. have quoted an unnamed source several dent Louise Shown and John Elliott to the Ministries task force which will meet Dr. Railey, 40, cited increasing times saying that Ms. Papillon disclosed CCOM. Oct. 15 with former Indiana Bishop Ralph stress resulting from an attack April 22 details of an intimate relationship be- The North CCOM also discussed A. Alton (retired) who will serve as a re- on his wife, Margaret, and the subse- tween her and Dr. Railey, including testi- "possible major objectives" coming source person to the group. quent investigation into the circum- mony that she often traveled with him. from discussions taking place at the Aug. •Heard agency updates. stances, including a suicide attempt by Ms. Papillon and her attorney have the former pastor. Police have not filed denied the allegations, and the district at- any charges in the attack, but they have torney has reiterated that deopostions to questioned Railey regarding his where- the grand jury are closed. The hearing Bishop Nichols to speak abouts that night. Some United Methodist was called in order to clear up discrepen- clergy in the Dallas area in late August cies in Dr. Railey's accounts to police asked for a church investigation into re- concerning the choking attack on his wife ports of immorality by Railey. in April. on church revitalization Bishop Roy C. Nichols, 69, will be the speaker for this year's Major J. Jones Lesbian minister suspended Lecture Series, Oct. 4, 5, and 6 at Indian- apolis Barnes Church, 900 W. 30th St. Ni- chols will speak on "Revitalizing the after church jury trial Local Church." Sunday's lecture begins at 4 p.m., the weekday talks will begin at By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE 7 p.m. DOVER, N.H.-A jury of 13 United Now retired, the bishop is pres- Methodist clergy Aug. 24 found the Rev. ently on special assignment for the Coun- Rose Mary Denman, a self-avowed les- cil of Bishops in conjunction with the bian, guilty of violating church law bar- General Council on Ministries in the area ring homosexuals from the ordained of local church revitalization. The na- ministry, but assessed the "least (se- tional project involves direct consultation vere) sentence we could choose" and sus- with local churches and the study of 150 pended her from the ministry until the model churches demonstrating effective 1988 New Hampshire Annual Conference congregational ministry. session. "The trial court wanted to provide Nichols is a former president of the as much support for a reconciling minis- World Division of the Board of Global try as possible to allow Rose Mary to ex- Ministries, and has been active in many Bishop Roy C. Nichols plore her options," the Rev. Janet Smith- human relations organizations. He was Rushton of Walpole, Mass., jury chair- elected a bishop in 1968, serving the Pitts- The Jones lectures are sponsored woman, told reporters after the nine-hour burgh Area until retirement in 1984. On by the local chapter of Black Methodist proceedings in a small church hall here. Feb. 27 Nichols spoke in Fort Wayne at for Church Renewal and are open to the Ms. Denman, who has been on leave of the North Spiritual Life Retreat. public. absence and working in Portland, Maine, says she expects to become a minister in SUSPENDED-The Rev. Rose the Unitarian Universalist Association Mary Denman, left, walks with her later this year. companion, Winnie Weir, Aug. 24 dur- The jury vote of 11-2 on the guilty ing Denman's trial by a United Meth- odist jury in Dover, N.H. verdict and 12-1 on the suspension was (RNS PHOTO) seen by some observers as middle ground between the church's recommendation Universalist ministry. The trial was the that Ms. Denman be ousted from the min- first in United Methodism under church istry, and her request to extend her leave law barring self-avowed practicing hom- while she seeks to enter the Unitarian osexuals from the ministry. Topics from AIDS to ambition covered in DePauw lecture series The DePauw University Christian minority affairs to DePauw's president. Center's "Chapel Series" will present In October, STUART LORD, new weekly speakers on a variety of current assistant chaplain at DePauw, will speak topics. The series is held in Meharry Hall at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7. On Oct. 21, HOWARD on campus. BROOKS, an assistant professor of phys- The REV. DON WADE, Indianapo- ics and astronomy at DePauw, will lis Old Bethel Church, will speak at 10 speak. New auxiliary officers elected a.m. Sept. 23 on the topic of AIDS. Wade, who suffers from AIDS, will talk about On Oct. 27-28, DePauw's Simpson THE AUXILIARY OF THE INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHIL- the personal side of the disease. Lectures will deal with "Private Ambi- DREN'S HOME elected new officers at its annual meeting at Lebanon April 25. Three-time Olympic gold medalist tion and the Public Good" and will fea- Members and guests from around the state heard reports from the home's staff WILMA RUDOLPH will speak at 10 a.m., ture WILLIAM MUEHL of Yale Divinity and youth, as well as special music by the Children's Home Choir. Tours of the Sept. 30, on the topic of athletics and School at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 27 in Meharry facilities also were provided. New officers are from left: Ann Christiansen, secre- faith. She is the director of the women's Hall and at 10 a.m., Oct. 28 at Gobin tary; Marguerite Ford, president; Evelyn Joyce, treasurer; and Frances Powell, track program and special consultant on Church on campus. membership chairperson. < r •...... ».^ titl Hifcj UhJO. •£M$hl PAQE12)T3mmMMwsmn$ ember, 1987 U of I plans Nationally-known Christian More than 40 student day educators coming to Indy CROP walks for Sunday School event set this fall for Oct. 17 Church World Service (CWS) again will be the beneficiary as The University of Indianapolis Sunday school growth is the pri- church persons around Indiana take will host its 37th annual High School mary emphasis of Tri Rally '87 planned part in more than 40 CROP Hunger Day program Saturday, Oct. 17. It is by the three Indianapolis districts. Begin- Walks scheduled statewide this fall. open to all students, grades 9 through ning with an inspirational dinner and as- CWS is the self-help, emer- 12 and immediate families. Students sembly on Oct. 9, Tri Rally will offer a gency relief and refugee resettle- may register any time between 9 and day of workshops on strengthening the ment arm of the National Council of 10:30 a.m. During that time, an In- Sunday school on Oct. 10. All events will Churches. Some projects of the formation Fair will be held in Nico- be held at Indianapolis St. Luke's United Methodist Committee on Re- sonHall. Church, 100 W. 86th St. lief (UMCOR) also are channeled Deans, department heads, fac- Two nationally-known Christian ed- through CWS. ulty members, financial aid and ad- ucators, the Rev. John Braden, director In many communities a por- missions counselors, coaches, and of education ministries of the Louisiana tion of the CROP Hunger Walk goes others will be present at the Informa- Conference and assistant to the bishop; for local hunger-fighting agencies. tion Fair to answer questions. and Myrtle Felkner, director of educa- The 1987 hunger walk schedule The program will begin at tion in small membership churches, Gen- (including contact person(s): 10:45 a.m. in Ransburg Auditorium, eral Board of Discipleship, will be Auburn- Oct. 11, Dewey Fin- with a student panel answering ques- workshop leaders and a featured part of Myrtle Felkner Rev. John Braden dley, 210-925-2311 tions from the audience. This will be Friday evening's assembly. Avilla- Sept. 27, Ron Storms, followed by entertainment by the U "Let us take the fire — not the 210097-3190 of I Music Department. ashes — from the altars of the past" is former Christian education director; Batesville- Oct. 4, Ed Johnson, Lunch will be served from. the challenge issued by Tri Rally '87. "Creating Joy in the Sunday School," 812-934-3970 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Schwitzer Cen- Theme for Friday's dinner will reflect Joyce Flight, Christian education direc- Bedford- Oct. 18, Steve ter. During this time, visitors may that challenge, "Ashes, Fire and the Fu- tor, Indianapolis First Friends. Braden, 812-275-5853 also take campus guided tours. ture. The assembly will feature Braden, Also offered are: "Unlimited Bloomington- Oct. 18, Mark At 1:30 p.m., the U of I Grey- Felkner, area Christian educators, and Teaching with Limited Resources" and Blackwell, 812-339-3429 hounds take on the Valparaiso Cru- the use of multi-media. Friday's dinner "Reaching Out Through the Small Sun- Clay City- Oct. 18, Dennis Zet- saders in NCAA varsity football begins at 6:30 p.m. day School," Myrtle Felkner; "Explor- terberg, 812-939-2349 action in Key Stadium. The Louisiana Conference where ing the Bible with Children," Lois Shafer, Clinton County- Oct. 4, Janeen Students do not have to pre-re- Braden serves has received national at- former Christian education director, Burrows, 317-6504227 gister. For more information, call tention for the growth of Sunday Schools. "Care-Fronting in the Classroom" and Columbus- Oct. 25, Carol Hyne- (317) 788-3216. Braden has been on the conference staff "What is a Church-Sponsored Nursery man, 812-372-9421 The United Methodist-related for 10 years and also serves nationally as School," Chris Landon, Christian educa- ConnersvUle- Oct. 18, Georgia school is located at 1400 E. Hanna on a consultant in education, church and tion director, Castleton UMC. Stiff, 317-825-1006 the city's South Side. congregational development, long range Participants may also choose: Crawfordsville- Oct. 4, Larry program planning, and continuing educa- "Exploring Curriculum Resources," Frye, 317-362-1400 tion. Carol Beeson, Cokesbury curriculum re- Elkhart- Oct. 4, Robert Bot- Indiana tour planned by Felkner was a workshop leader at gional interpreter; "Youth-Help?" Jeff toms, 219-295-0306 the School of Prophets this summer, and Wolfe, director of youth ministry, Lawr- Evansville- Oct 11, Bruce Nay- native crafts distributor is well-known for her workshops and ence UMC; "Video in Teaching," Rev. lor, 812-425-3524 books on the importance of the small Jon Walters, pastor, Oakland City Good Fort Wayne- Oct. 4, Michael Hoosier native Melissa Moye, di- membership church. She is an Iowa resi- Shepherd UMC. Coyler, 219-493-8816 rector of Jubilee Crafts, a non-profit dis- dent. A special all-day workshop titled Greenfield- Oct. 18, Rick Wil- tributor of third-world crafts, will be in Participants may choose three "On the Wings of a Butterfly," will be led liams, 317-785-2953 Indiana from Oct. 3-11. workshops to attend on Saturday from by David Cauley, Christian education di- Greensburg- Oct.17, Lee 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics and leaders rector, Lawrence UMC, for those inter- Riggs, 812-663-3778 include: "Ways Sunday Schools Reach ested in creating a new or expanding an Harrison County- Oct. 18, Out," Rev. John Braden; The Pastors old Christian education ministry. Christine Fisher, 812-047-2048 Role in a Growing Sunday School," Rev. Cost of the event is $20 per person, Huntington- Oct. 4, Raymond John Dickey, Mooresville pastor, Rev. $17.50 per person for three or more per Scribner, 219-356-1836 Larry Van Camp, Bloomington St. church. This includes the Friday dinner Johnson County- Oct. 4, Caro- Mark's associate pastor and an Indianap- and Saturday lunch and child care. lyn wood, 317-7365495 olis district superintendent; "Starting LaPorte- Oct. 11, Dave Wolfe, New Adult Classes,"Rev. Jack Miller, In- Registrations should be sent to: 219-362-4200 dianapolis Epworth pastor; "Challenge UM District Office, 3520 E. 96th St., Suite Marion- Oct. 4, Joan Smith, the Teachers to Say Yes!, Jerry Dayton, 1-L, Indianapolis, 46240. 317-6620967 Martinsville- Sept. 19, Gary Kornell, 317-342-3282 Miami County- Sept. 27, John Mishler, 317-473-7468 Moye is prepared to share a pres- Muncie- Oct. 4, Chuck Shan- entation "The Third World Connection: non, 317-747-1070 Involving Ourselves in Self-help Efforts New Castle- Sept. 27, Alan Mc- with Craftmakers around the World." Craine, 317-529-5124 The program includes craft items, songs, &T3F Newton County- Oct. 4, Rich- and audio-visual resources to tell the ard Moore, 219-474-6522 story of her travels and the organization. Noblesville- Oct. 4, Richard Jubilee Crafts is dedicated to mar- Bailey, 317-773-5356 keting crafts made by people around the North Manchester- Oct. 18, world in the midst of injustice. For the Tim McClewie, 219-962-2141 past 12 years they have sought to provide Orange County- Nov. 1, education for purchasers and to help Charles Kielhorn, 812-065-2575 build economic alternatives with craft- Plainfield- Oct. 18, Jeff Small- makers by providing fair payment. wood, 317-276-6673 Moye is a Mt. Vernon, Ind. native Plymouth- No date announced, where she grew up in the UM church. She Ron Liechty, 219-936-3010 was a member of the South Conference Rochester- Oct. 18, Vicki Ful- Council on Ministries. After her gradua- ton, 219-223-4351 tion from Earlham College and study in San Pierre- Oct. 4, Clyde Kenya, she was a summer intern in the Hunter, 219-8204291 Evansville District. She has been asso- South Bend- Oct. 11, Rick ciated with Jubilee Crafts as purchaser Spleth, 219-289-2417 and liason with craftmakers since 1985. Spencer Co.- Oct. 18, Alan Ar- Groups or churches interested in a nold, 219-937-2560 presentation by Moye should contact Tipton- Oct. 4, Greg Alexan- Margaret Moye, R.R. 3, Box 275E, Mt. der, 317-2750852 Vernon, In 47620, or phone 812-838-3062. Forgotten founding father Veedersburg- Oct. 4, Dan SYMBOLIC of religious freedom guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution is the Immel, 317-294-2654 flag flying outside this church building. The 200th anniversary year of the constitu- Vincennes- Oct. 4, Kevin Stiles, tion has focused attention on our cherished principle of church-state separation 812-882-0148 and has also brought renewed interest in Charles Pinckney (right) of Charleston, Wabash- Oct. 11, Clark S.C. Author of the clause barring the imposition of any "religious" test for public Shearer, 219-563-3874 office, he is sometimes called the "forgotten founding father." Now Pinckney's Warren- Oct. 4, Gene and Pat contribution is winning belated recognition, not only for its historical significance, Searles, 219-468-2326 but for its relevance to many of today's conflicts over religion and politics. Born in Warrick County- Oct. 11, 1757, he was a popular governor and senator as well as his state's delegate to the Charles Hill, 812-897-3422 Wayne County- Oct. 25, Randy Constitutional Convention. And, a researcher and religion expert for the Library Sites, 317-966-1521 of Congress, Charles H. Whittier (above, pouring through materials at his desk), EDUCATIONAL RE- says Congress is increasingly interested in religious issues. He notes that when he SOURCES and additional informa- first came to Washington, Congress' interest in religion mostly was limited to tion are available from the CROP church-state relations. Today, Whittier says, "the perceived religious revival in Regional Office, 1100 W. 42nd St, In- the U.S., the interest in and concern about religious values, and activism by dianapolis 46208-phone 317-923-2938. •***-*» religious groups — both conservative and liberal — are at an all-time Mflj^'^^^ aMNf« Mltm to a*** tmm i PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT Tpj^ErtPP^^^NI^.M^pDIST ;*»*£ Presenting the South Indiana Foundation of the

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The mission of the South Foundation Board of Endowment funds undergird present programs and permit new initiatives Directors By LLOYD M. WRIGHT The foundation's defined service to local church. This is done by direct serv- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the South Indiana Conference is to re- ice and by lowering pressure of appor- SOUTH INDI- ceive and distribute funds for pensions, tionment and capital fund needs. STAFF i ANA FOUNDATION for new church development, global min- There are only three ways which |— The unique mis- istries, outdoor ministries, and to open we use to raise capital needs. (1) The t Lloyd M. Wright sion of the South In- doors for gifts for our Health and Welfare most common means is by apportion- diana Foundation of Institutions and our three United Method- ment. (2) The second most common Executive Director the United Methodist ist Universities. means is capital fund campaigns. (3) The Church is two-fold. The foundation has also defined emerging means is endowment income. The foundation seeks specific services for local churches. If people of the local church would like to to raise adequate BOARD OF CONTROL funds to drive the The foundation's priorities affirm that the conference into ex- OFFICERS panded mission for major responsibility of a conference agency is to I care of retirees, new undergird and enable the local church. t Harold W. Criswell (88) Dr. Wright church development, global missions, out- President door ministries, and our connectional in- These services include help to organize lower the need for capital fund drives and t Charles W. Ballard (88) stitutions. The other mission thrust is to local church endowment programs, wills capital fund needs through apportion- enable each local church to have strong seminars, estate planning seminars, and ments, this can be done through the suc- Vice-President enough endowments to enable entering financial planning seminars. The founda- cess of your South Indiana Foundation. new arenas of mission and to be strength- tion offers the local church the opportun- The collective dream of the Board B.L. Rohrig (88) ened to undergird their present missional ity to co-mingle funds with foundation of Control is that the foundation will gain Secretary thrust. Thus financial strength of endow- funds to increase investment returns. such strength that we will outgrow the ment funds provides power to undergird The foundation's priorities affirm that need to depend upon capital fund cam- t Harold I. Pfrang existing programs and enable new pro- the major responsibility of a conference paign drives for capital fund needs. It is Treasurer grams of the church. agency is to undergird and enable the further hoped our success will eventually enable Capital Fund resources from the foundation to actually reduce the need from apportionment sources. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The South Indiana Foundation of BOARD OF PENSIONS I IIOO WIST 4JNI> STRUT • INDIANA!* HJS INDIANA «.)«l the United Methodist Church also dreams of the day when every United Methodist REPRESENTATIVE in the South Indiana Conference will LEROY C HODAPP R Jo.i llJvf INDIANA AREA n NUITH IMHANAtllNIIAIM I know of the opportunities for planned t Joe Emerson MARK HIAIMNC. [m—w .1 .1-1 Mill Ml IMHANAIUMIAIM I gifts, wills, and bequests. If people hear the story, they will respond in faith and In an effort to assist nonprofit organizations in the religious, education, civic, love. health and welfare fields plan more effective fund-raising approaches, in early 1985 Help us tell the story. the Rockefeller Brothers Fund commissioned a nationwide research project which The foundation further dares to dream CABINET focused on the charitable giving patterns, preferences and peculiarities of Americans._ of the day when each local church will Among the principal finding were: have a creative endowment program to REPRESENTATIVE (1) There appears to be room to undergird their ongoing ministry and increase personal giving. Thirty-eight per- drive them into new mission with regu- Richard Christopher cent felt that they should be giving more larity. We offer our help to enable you to see this happen in your church. to non-profit causes. Among reasons given The South Indiana Foundation of- for not contribution more to charity are: fers the hope of expanded effectiveness of (a) they simply did not get around to it the Annual Conference to serve human DIRECTORS (23%); and (b) they were not asked to need. The foundation offers the local LAITY 1984-88 make a donation (14%). church help in claiming their future on (2) The relationship between volun- the cutting edge of ministry through t James Bash teering and giving was confirmed. For creative financing. The imagination of instance, of the 28% of the general this program can determine the future of Lloyd Hisrich population who fall In the "substantial our strength, stability, and ability to re- Joe Dickson giver category (those making gifts repre-. spond to missional opportunities with sent 3% or more of their annual incomes), nearly 3 of 8 said they were active as creativity. Earl McClure volunteers. Don Shuck (3) Recognizing that volunteering can prompt increased giving, the study revealed a potential for increasing the number of volunteers - 78% agreed that every person Extending Your Linda Zimmermann should volunteer time, but only 47% were active as volunteers during the past year. (4) Religious organizations/causes were the undisputed winners in attracting Influence and Values 1980-88 personal gifts - 726 of all donations went to religious organizations. (5) The research validated the most effective fund-raising technique - one person Through your Gifts t Martha Siurua asking another for a contribution, with this approach being especially effective among Irene Lewis larger donors if the solicitor and contributor know each other well. Beyond Your (6) People are more inclined to give when they have a close involvement with a Margaret Robbins charitable organization. Those who attend church regularly commit 3.1% of their Own Life Span annual incomes to religious charity. Those who attend once a month give 1.3%; a few times a year, 0.7%; and. never at all, 0.2%. CLERGY 1984-88 Those who conducted the research and analyzed its results prepared an agenda About this insert for a charitable giving action plan, which they offered to interested organizations. THIS SPECIAL SUPPLE- T Suhyoung Baik Two of their five suggestions were (1) capitalize on the high percentage of people MENT has been provided to ac- who feel they should be giving more to charity; and, (2) encourage the development of quaint HUM's South Indiana • E. T. Bonham new mechanisms for making gifts. readers of the important work T Marion Kite, III It is in direct response to such proposals that religious organizations are creating and contributions of the SOUTH Foundations. Every local congregation can benefit from what such Foundations are INDIANA FOUNDATION OF R. Michael Reed learning about creative new giving opportunities. If your church has not yet learned THE UNITED METHODIST 1980-88 from such a consultation, one should be scheduled at the earliest date possible with a CHURCH (formerly the Minis- representative from our Conference Foundation. ters Pension Endowment Fund, T J.P. Miller Inc.). For more information, contact Dr. Lloyd M. Wright, ex- E.P. Hukill, Jr. ecutive director, 1076 Madrid /jlo.(?./M*tf> Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143 • t Investment Committee phone 317-888-8078. -JVVV PAGE 14 •PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST ■*—*■**• The helping and healing ministries of the South Indiana Conference "We love because he first loved 1,160 beds. From the $4,750 that remained us." (John 4:19) after the church's youth organization hove and care and concern for the held its 1899 convention, officials began broken, the sick, the troubled, the for- planning a "million-dollar hospital" to M Methodist saken of God's people...that is the vital serve the people of Indiana. Today more mission of the health and welfare minis- than 800 physicians, 150 residents, and 4,- H Hospital OF INDIANA. INC. tries. 500 employees care for more than 40,000 People hurt in many ways. Believ- patients annually. ing that the church is truly the church The statistics may sound impres- when its members minister directly to sive, but what Methodist is really about is people who hurt, United Methodists carry people. That means providing person- on the work of Christ by expressing con- centered care to each patient, promoting cern for persons who suffer — the emo- healthful living and wholeness in pa- tional pain of an unwanted or abused tients, working toward restoring health child; the shattering effects of family and eradicating disease, and giving lov- breakdown; the loneliness and alienation ing care to those who are incurable. of old age; the physical agony of disease, Methodist's mission is to serve God by injury and extensive medical care. caring for its patients and their families By ministering as Christ did with to the best of its ability. those who are most in need, we experi- s a = * : ence not only the ministry to which Chris- Ministries with the ill and aging tians have been called, but we also kindle the fires of new life in persons and in the church. "Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my Children and youth services strength is spent." (Psalms 71:9) THE FRANLKIN UNITED METH- "Let the children come to me and ODIST HOME has been in service to re- ONE OF SEVERAL health and welfare ministries supported by the South do not hinder them.'' (Matthew 19:14) tired persons for 30 years. It offers 70 Indiana Foundation is Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, one of the nation's fin- BASHOR HOME is a residential individual homes and 204 single, double est health care facilities. This is the hospital's newest facility at 1701 N. Senate child care agency that has completed and triple room apartments. Minimal Blvd. The Methodist Hospital beacon (inset) is symbolic of the hospital's commit- over 60 years of service to youth and fam- care, intermediate care, and skilled care ment to excellence for more than 75 years. ilies. Currently the home aids 200 youth is available to the residents who benefit and their families, providing $250,000 of from the loving care and concern that benevolent services each year. Since its prevails in the home. inception as a church-related home, the The basic philosophy of the GLEN- agency has been meeting societal needs. BURN REST HAVEN HOME is simple. At the present time the home offers five "We will care for those who need nursing programs of service: 1.) long-term resi- care in a manner that most projects a INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME, INC. dential care, 2. (long-term group home Christian attitude. Through a high-qual- 1915.

Foundation vital for conference 515 WEST CAMP STREET Lebanon, Indiana 46052-9987 health-welfare ministries (317) 482-590O care for boys, 3.)long-term group home ity staff and program, nursing care will care for girls, 4.)emergency shelter care be delivered in a respectable manner for abused youth, and 5. )intensive family with dignity for the resident." treatment. Glenburn Home offers intermedi- THE INDIANA UNITED METH- ate nursing care to 154 residents, has no ODIST CHILDREN'S HOME is a resi- entrance fee and participates in the Med- dential treatment facility serving icaid program. GLENBUH£J emotionally disturbed youth. In 1986 the ASBURY TOWERS has been affili- R£ST HAVEN HOME home served 150 youth and families, pro- ated with the United Methodist Church viding $482,000 of benevolent care. The since 1968 and related to the South Indi- A UNITED METHODIST AGENCY home offers a helpful and therapeutic en- ana Conference since 1981. vironment where the staff genuinely A retirement facility, it offers 58 cares about each boy and girl. Lives are apartments and 39 health center beds. Franklin United restructured through counseling, educa- Expansion of the health center has been tion, religious education, group living, completed, providing additional beds and Methodist Home and work/recreation programs. some assisted-living apartments. Con- Health care ministries struction of independent-living triplexes "Thou shalt be secure because has begun. The first is now underway; there is hope. Thou shalt take thy rest in four are planned. INDIANA ASBURY TOWERS Of The United Methodist Church Asbury Towers takes pride in the 62226 County Road 15 safety." (Job 11:18) United Methodist Home, Inc. Goshen, Indiana 46526 METHODIST HOSPITAL OF IN- quality of care its residents enjoy and for Telephone: 219/875-5117 DIANA is Indiana's largest hospital with which it has become known. South Indiana Conference moves ::::>:¥>:>wS:W:¥::Kx: m toward new planned giving program M By JAMES E. GENTRY COUNCIL DIRECTOR SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE From the president 1 In recent years we have seen the The foundation and its prede- purchasing power of the dollar erode and cessor organizations have been a changes in the tax law relative to giving strong supporter of the needs of the to charitable institutions. At times these church. Its primary focus in the past factors have limited our mission in the Mr. Gentry has been to undergird the pension South Indiana Conference in pensions or needs of the conference. In 1986, in program area. The annual conference $500,000 was given for this purpose. has used capital fund programs to play The foundation also is keenly "Catch-up" or cut back other areas of aware that there are other needs in ministry. our conference. In past months and A potential long-term solution is a in preparation for the future, the program of planned giving to create a I foundation has endeavored to de- significant endowment to meet these There have been and will continue to be velop knowledge, skills, and experi- ;!;!$ needs for ministry through the confer- promotional items to give content to the M ence within the Board. Additional ence. To that end, Nov. 15 has been desig- dream of extending our ministry through persons are being invited to serve on nated "Planned Giving Sunday." The planned giving. the Foundation Board. focus on that day will be to emphasize We can be assured that a program Funding also is basic in pre- planned giving as a part of the overall of planned giving is one of the ways that paring to meet human need. The sup- stewardship program of the local church our gifts can strengthen the total connec- port of special gifts, bequests can in extending its ministry. tional ministry of the South Indiana Con- make a difference. Rev. Lloyd A proverb puts it this way "where ference as we seek to be even better Wright should be contacted for addi- M there is no vision the people perish." stewards of all that God has given to us. tional information and assistance • 317-888-8078. \ Dr. Harold Criswell m Don't forget — November 15 is President South Indiana Foundation Planned Giving Sunday in South Indiana ::::&$:-x-i-:^ PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • PAOE 15

Foundation aids church's worldwide mission IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS By LESLIE McKOWN CHAIRPERSON. SOUTH INDIAN A DIVISION ON GLOBAL MINISTRIES Prepare a Christian Will — One thai Global Minis- expresses your love and care for your family, tries is people joining one that expresses your love and care for your hands with other peo- church, and one that expresses your love and ple in the name of concern for our ministries of our conference Christ everywhere in and around the world. the world. In 1986 nearly $1 million Have your attorney write your will so as to were sent by the name guardians for your minor children. This South Indiana Con- could be the most significant act of love in ference to over 300 your will. Keepitupda'cd. projects in Indiana around the world. Investigate all tax benefits and legal devices In a vast squat- to enable your gifts. This will enable your ters area near Nai- gift to be expanded; it will also make greater benefits available to you and your family. Mr.McKown roDi stealing, prostitution, and drunkness make life dif- Consider a Life Income Plan such as A ficult. The church has a weaving work- Charitable Gift Annuity of A Pooled Income shop to help people get job skills. A Fund. This can provide life-long income for woman came and was put to work learn- you or members of your family at the same ing to weave. When she was paid, time it provides for the ministry of the whether for a week or a day, her money church. was all gone by the next day. But she learned more than weaving; she learned Trusts, created now or by your will, can to respect herself, to care for herself. She provide life-long income for loved ones and met Jesus. When she left for another job, MISSION DOLLARS AT WORK - Your South Indiana Foundation supports then provide a gift to the ministry of your she could manage a week's wages to last choice. for the week. the conference's Division on Global Ministries which in turn makes possible the church in mission conference-wide, nationwide and worldwide. Here, doctors and A hsopital in India struggles to per- There is a team of folk who stand ready to form modern medicine with outdated attendants perform an operation at a United Methodist mission hospital in Africa. help you make your responsible dream come equipment. Most of the patients are poor true. When you need counsel in planning your and can't pay, so the hospital can't afford repair a roof. Thousands of children sit life, education, medical help, and the gos- gift, these members of your team should be new equipment. Miracles are provided two or three at a single desk to learn, pel. considered: because of the dedication of the staff. The share one textbook among eight or ten Poverty and inflation in much of Your Pastor need is great: occupancy is sometimes pupils, do without paper or pencils. the world have caused a crisis in mission over 100 percent. Global Ministries is a crowded Your Wills & Estate Planning Committee work. Churches can't maintain buildings, Your Attorney Global Ministries provides food, church in Sierra Leone on Sunday morn- pastors, equipment, let alone reach out to medical care, and teachers at child care ing. People are arriving on foot, on bicy- Your Investment Counselor others. Opportunities are being missed. The Planned Giving Officer of centers in the United States. The children cles, by bus. If you want a seat you come Global Ministries through the who come might not get a good meal or a early. Three hundred sit on hard South Indiana Foundation make possible The South Indiana Foundation (UMC) good start in school anywhere else. An benches. Fifty more stand around the the continuation of helping hands in more old person has a place to live in comfort walls and listen in the open windows to than 100 countries here and around the and security. the worship service. The church is grow- world. People are seeing the possibility of Global Ministries helps a school in ing and bubbling with new life. being part of something great as they This special promotional sup- Sierra Leone or Liberia needing books, Global Ministries is giving skills, reach out to hold hands with people plement was produced and paid for desks, chairs. It helps to build a wall or time and money so that others can find around the world. by the SOUTH INDIANA FOUNDA- TION OF THE UNITED METHOD- IST CHURCH which is responsible for its content. North Indiana UMs Church Extension are reminded that a similar founda- tion exists in that conference. Con- tact: W. Leon Hartman, Office of Foundation dollars enable new church development Foundation for Mission and Ministry, Inc., P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 46952 - The South Indiana Conference has phones (317) 664-5138 or 759-9119. gone on record: New Church Develop- ment will be a continual priority. The 1987 Session of the Annual Conference ap- proved approximately $100,000 for New Church Development for 1988. The work of church extension and church building has continued to go on at a healthy rate. In the years from 1980 until now, the Conference Mortgage Investment ministry has made more than $1,929,325 available to local churches through man- ageable loans. The Church Extension Loan Fund has $2,515,769 also on loan to local churches for new building pro- grams. This makes a combined total of $4,445,094. That's an impressive amount of working capital involved in enabling church building and rebuilding. What is not evident is that there were requests for two to three times that amount. Many worthy projects simply have to be turned down for lack of availa- ble funds. The need has been clearly demonstrated for more working capital. There is good news. A significant amount of that money which has made the building of new churches, additions, CHURCH EXTENSION and church growth in the South and parsonages possible is because of Conference is one of the significant ministries undergirded by people who knew the value of making the South Indiana Foundation. Volunteer church construction money available for new church building teams are coordinated by Fred Payne, above. at a reduced rate of interest. They have left money in their wills; they have made cash gifts; they have made a variety of planned gifts which have combined to un- dergird and enable this special ministry. They gave so that the church might con- -When you remember your church tinue to expand. Their gifts have made the difference between duilding and not building for many churches. The South Indiana Foundation pro- added precaution. (Church names do change; our Local Church vides an excellent way for persons to set denominational names do change; the legal Ministries of Your Local Church aside gifts through bequests, gifts of ap- name and a tax number at the date of your Ministers Pensions (So. Ind. Conf.) preciated property, planned gifts, and signing will make a clearer identification.) Church Extension (So. Ind. Conf.) current gifts for this special ministry. If Global Ministries making a perpetual gift to undergird the WHEN YOU REMEMBER THE Outdoor Ministries (So. Ind. Conf.) extension of the local church within the FOUNDATION Ministries of Campus Ministry South Indiana Conference, make your The South Indiana Foundation of The United Higher Education gift to the South Indiana Foundation of Methodist Church is designated to receive Health k Welfare Ministries the United Methodist Church. Designate Make certain your church will receive your and invest funds for certain ministries of the your gift for "Church Extension." gift When making a bequest, be sure that South Indiana Conference. In extending the When remembering the foundation, feel free Your love for the church can live you use the full legal name of your church, influence of your witness, you may endow a to designate. If no designation is made, the on forever. including the denomination. Provide the gift for a term or in perpetuity for any of the foundation board will distribute income by L.M.W. federal tax number of your church as an following: priority need. c m«n 3 **8RM: MPmmmrPW&WWT TOTHEHOQSIER UNITED METHODIST Pensions: From vision to reality which will undergird the pension respon- By DAVID V.W.OWEN sibility we have for both our currently re- SECRETARY, SOUTH INDIANA tired pastors and those who will be BOARD OF retiring in the future. For many years the PENSIONS — When Board of Pensions has worked under an you hear the word informal guideline to keep the apportion- 'pension" what ment figure for ministers pension under [ image comes to your 25 percent of the total conference budget. mind? Do you think The board has been successful with this of your father or guideline despite increasing economic mother who de- pressure related to increased retire- pended on a monthly ments, changes in the pension plan "pension" check for through the adoption in 1982 of the Minis- support? Do you terial Pension Plan, and general eco- think of a faithful nomic conditions. employee who was In recent years we have heard Mr. Owen dependable for many much discussion about the Unfunded Lia- years and now enjoys his or her retired bility related to our conference pension years with some economic security? Per- program. In simple terms the Unfunded OUTDOOR MINISTRIES within the South Conference are made possible in haps your mind is captured by thoughts Liability is the responsibility we have for part because of support from the South Indiana Foundation. of a friend or colleague who guided you in our retired and serving pastors. If all of the formative years of your career or vo- our pastors retired today with all of their cation. years of service accumulated the funding Foundation funds support All of us have a vision of a future of our pension program would be enor- time when we will retire. A pension is one mous. However, the Unfunded Liability of the instruments which brings that vi- is not due today. Rather it will come due sion into reality. The South Indiana Con- in increments related to the number of South Outdoor Ministries ference of the United Methodist Church pastors who choose to retire each year has a long history of commitment to pen- over the next 40 years. A recent projec- By BOB ALLRED is a real possibility. Where people open sions for our retired pastors. Each year tion indicated our pension responsibility CHAIRMAN, SOUTH their lives to each other and care about we strengthen that commitment as we will increase to a peak around 1997 if all ~~ DIVISION ON each other, real spiritual growth can take ask each of the local churches of our con- eligible pastors retire in the year in OUTDOOR MINIS- place. Where two or three gathered in His ference to accept responsibility for the which they reach age 65. However, the TRIES — Outdoor name, God also is. A deep awareness of "Ministerial Support Item" through the Book of Discipline allows for a pastor to Ministries promotes God and His loving community is usually conference apportionments. That is a retire anytime after 62 and up to age 70. community, spiritual the result. Such experiences transform specific way in which we enable our pas- With such a range the number of pastors growth and commit- and change lives. tors to enter into their retirement years "projected" to retire in a given year is at ment. Each camp or Camps and retreats also cause a with dignity and security. best an estimate. Generally speaking, retreat creates a person to ask questions about his/her own The South Indiana Board of Pen- each pastor determines the year in which temporary commu- life. A significant number of people over sions works diligently to provide a budget he or she will retire. As those pastors re- nity of people who the years have made commitments to tire the claim for their pension becomes a experience and ex- Christ, His Church, and various forms of responsibility of the Annual Conference. periment in Christian ministry. Camps and retreats offer the To insure a pastor, who has faith- community. At times atmosphere, environment, focus and fully served for 20, 30, or 40+ years, re- this community time concentration to make this possible. ceives the pension he or she deserves, the Mr. Allred takes on continuing Outdoor ministries is one of South Board of Pensions works to under- relationships. But for a brief period of church's most significant undertakings gird the total pension program. The two time there is serious effort to live as a — an undertaking you support through chief sources of funds in the Board of Christian community. contributions to the South Indiana Foun- Pensions budget are the amount appor- In this atmosphere spiritual growth dation. tioned to the local churches each year and the income from the South Indiana Foundation from investments designated for the benefit of ministers pensions. Foundation supports higher Since the Board of Pension is com- mitted limiting the amount apportioned to local churches, there is increasing education, campus ministry need to rely on raising capital for invest- ment. Through planned giving by individ- sity of Evansville, and the University of SYMBOLIC of the continuing By JOHN C.THOMAS uals to the South Indiana Foundation, ASSOCIATE COUNCIL DIRECTOR Indianapolis - has a long history of devel- succession of ministerial service is the capital needs of the pension program can oping leaders in all areas of American Passing of the Mantle ceremony each be supported. The foundation is the key SOUTH INDI- life. Each strives to turn out graduates year at the South Indiana Annual Con- source through which individuals and ANA CONFER- with the best and highest level of skills ference. groups can make lasting financial contri- ENCE — The South available, as well as with firm grounding butions to help the vision of retirement Indiana Conference in the moral, ethical, and spiritual reali- and the support of a pension become a Division on Higher ties that lead to worthwhile service to so- reality in the lives of our pastors. Education and Cam- ciety. YOU pus Ministry serves the local churches by CAMPUS MINISTRY HAVE extending Christian To extend the local church's mis- WITNESS mission and ministry sion to its students across Indiana, we to the students, facul- support campus ministers on 11 Indiana POWER. ties and university universities. United Methodist chaplains communities across serve on each of the three church related Indiana. The divi- campuses, providing counseling, worship YOU Mr. Thomas sion's ministry may experiences, workcamp and service op- be divided into two major areas, each portunities for students, faculty, and per- HAVE University of with its own focus of intent. First, the sons of those communities. In addition, WILL Indianapolis ministry of Higher Education is a minis- we participate in an ecumenical campus try to the people through the support of ministry organization known as the Indi- POWER. three private, church related universities ana Commission on United Ministries in in an attempt to provide quality higher Higher Education (ICUMHE). ICUMHE education and to promote Christian val- provides Christian ministry similar to EXTEND ues in that educational process. Campus those at the church related universities at THE MINISTRY OF Ministry, on the other hand, provides eight regional sites in Indiana: I.U. - Ft. UNIVERSITY hands-on ministry to the students and to Wayne, Ball State, University Church at LOVE the university communities through cam- Purdue, Terre Haute (ISU, St. Mary's, EVANSVILLE pus ministers and chaplains at both the Rose Hulman), Metro Indianapolis Cam- THROUGH YOUR WILL. three church related schools and to eight pus Ministries (MICM - I-U-P-U-I), Indi- other campus communities around the ana University, Vincennes University, The Office of Planned Giving of the South state. and Evansville (6 campuses). These are Indiana Foundation of The United Methodist our South Indiana United Methodist-re- Church is prepared to assist you. Information HIGHER EDUCATION lated campus ministries at these state- will be sent upon request. Personal assistance Our forebearers in both the Meth- supported universities. is also available upon request. Information, odist and E.U.B. branches of our church Indiana United Methodists can feel worksheets, and defined options in the Hi realized early on the need for institutions proud about the reputation for academic privacy of your own home are available to (Uuuwiii of higher learning to educate their mem- excellence and leadership accorded to you without cost or obligation. Contact Rev. bers. Such institutions began primarily our three church-related universities, Lloyd M. Wright, 1076 Madrid Road, as training grounds for the great number and about the campus ministry offered at Greenwood, Indiana 46143. Or, phone (317) DEPAUW UNIVERSITY of ministers needed to pastor churches these schools and at the South Confer- 888-8078. across a rapidly growing land. In time, ence-sponsored ICUMHE campus minis- their range of instruction broadened to tries. include the liberal arts, the sciences, and We should strive to see that such SYMBOLIC of the South Indiana many technical areas. vital Christian mission continues by sup- THIS INSERT HAS Foundation's support of higher educa- In Indiana, we have three of more porting them in whatever ways we can, BEEN DESIGNED AND COM- tion ministries are these logos from In- than 200 colleges and universities related especially through the ministry of the PILED BY JAMES H. diana's three UM-related universities to the United Methodist Church. Each of South Indiana Foundation of the United STEELE, EDITOR and our campus ministry program. them - DePauw University, the Univer- Methodist Church. PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO TrVfe HOOSlErt'u^TEVfirrtJoi&Vf&HMJ • PAG.^ ..s*"

INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN S HOME, INC 1915.

JAMES E. DAVIS, ACSW THOMAS G. TEMPLE, ACSW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOME NEWS RESIDENTIAL DIRECTOR New goal of $66,000 set for Fall Booth Festival

A new goal was set for Fall Booth sales, ice cream socials and slave days. It your UMYF would like to be a part INDIANAPOLIS W Festival at the June Kick-Off Luncheon Many long hours are put in by the of Fall Booth Festival, contact Indiana The Rev. Tim McGee at South Annual Conference. District youth, conference leaders, district coor- United Methodist Children's Home, Inc., 5581 US 136 E youth coordinators and conference youth dinators and local ministers and congre- 515 West Camp Street, Lebanon, Indiana Crawfordsville, IN 47933 officers set the goal at $66,000 to be raised gation. The South Conference UMYF's 46052, or call (317) 482-5900. You can also by United Methodist Youth Fellowship are enthusiastic and hard-working in contact your district youth coordinator The Rev. Jerry Rairdon groups from the South Indiana Confer- their pursuit of their annual goal. They listed here. 5335 W. Hanna Ave. ence. are helping to support the basic care Indianapolis, IN 46241 In 1986, the UMYF's raised $64,697 needs of the Home's youth through their BLOOMINGTON for the Home's food budget, which diligence and imaginative projects. Mrs. Barbara Lane NEW ALBANY usually exceeds $80,000 annually. Groups from around the South Con- 259 W. Clay The Rev. George McCloskey The UMYF's had a successful year ference have already begun their fun- Spencer, IN 47460 1001 Springdale Drive of fundraising in 1986, despite the fact draising efforts. Now is the time to begin Jeffersonville, IN 47130 that their $68,000 goal was not met. Dis- your group's fundraising in earnest if you Rev. Doug Finney trict youth coordinators hope that their have not already started. 108 Larry Bird Blvd. The Rev. Dan Rasmussen $66,000 goal was not met. District youth Printed materials are available at French Lick, IN 47432 4810 Grant Line Road coordinators hope that the $66,000 goal no charge to help you promote your New Albany, IN 47150 will be a more realistic one. They are events. Also available are listings of fun- COLUMBUS also hoping to involve churches who have draising ideas to get you started. All The Rev. Douglas Heiman NEWCASTLE not been active in the past. groups are encouraged to visit the Home 401 Calvin Boulevard The Rev. Brad Miller Several new fundraising projects re- to see the results of Fall Booth Festival in Seymour, IN 47274 P.O. Box 207 ceived a lot of attention, including the person. A representative from the Home Cambridge City, IN 47327 mile-of-pennies project which helped sev- is also available to come to your church EVANSVILLE eral groups meet or exceed their goals. to speak to your United Methodist Youth The Rev. Rick Miller The Rev. Lynn Butler Other fundraisers included church or Fellowship group about Fall Booth Festi- P.O. Box 67 Box 156 community lunches, bike-a-thons, bake val and the Home's programs. Elberfeld, IN 47613 Glenwood, IN 46133 \ INDIANAPOLIS NE TERRE HAUTE Mr. Jeff Wolf The Rev. Tim Rasmussen 5200 Shadeland Ave. P.O. Box 186 Indianapolis, IN 46226 Clinton, IN 47842 INDIANAPOLIS SE VINCENNES The Rev. David Low Ms. Kathy McClure 401N. Delaware 324 W. 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Bicknell, IN 47512 Mr. Marvin Sweet The Rev. Kenneth Wells R. R. #1 1031N. 13th Street Edinburgh, IN 46124 Vincennes, IN 47591 Youth enjoy Pan Am Games Being a resident of Indiana provided included fencing, weightlifting, volley- special opportunities this summer. The ball, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, Pan American Games brought world- cycling and soccer. class athletics and exciting entertain- ment to Indianapolis and the entire state. The most popular sports were gym- Being a resident of Indiana United nastics and volleyball, but a large num- Methodist Children's Home had its ad- ber of girls and boys expressed interest vantages as well. A generous donation of in fencing and weightlifting. The youth tickets to several events allowed our especially enjoyed the opening and clos- PROVIDING FOOD FOR YOUTH — The money raised during Fall Booth youth to be a part of this once-in-a-life- ing ceremonies, which were held at the Festival provides over 80 percent of the food budget at Indiana United Methodist time event. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Children's Home. There were several tickets available Hoosier Dome, respectively. for a variety of the events. In addition to iTie games were fun for the youth the sporting event tickets, there were and staff, but provided more than just en- tickets to both the opening and closing tertainment. They also gave the youth a ceremonies. glimpse of other cultures and a look into The youth had a potpourri of events other people's lives which are very differ- from which to choose. Some of the events ent from theirs.

THESE POUR YOUNG PEOPLE attended one of the Pan Am soccer games. ALL OF THE YOUTH help with various Jobs in the dining hall, from washing The youth enjoyed watching many different events, including the opening and silverware to cleaning tables. closing ceremonies. PAGE 18 • PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST '**«.< • J2tfJQHTiM aAndrea learn valuable from suMnW jotis Andrea is one girl who can say she ful, helpful worker who usually had a spent her summer "in court" and is smile on her face; in turn, Andrea noted happy about it! Andrea's summer job that Schoettle was "a great boss." was at the Boone County Courthouse in Andrea enjoyed working inside the Lebanon. Several days a week, Andrea would courtrooms and in the library. She liked report to the lower level of the courthouse the people she worked with and was glad to John Schoettle, maintenance supervi- she had had the chance to have a summer sor for the courthouse. job. Then, armed with furniture polish, Being on time and working well with dusting cloths and other cleaning sup- other people are the two lessons Andrea plies, Andrea helped keep the courthouse felt she learned from her job. While An- spotless. drea will not be working this fall, she is Schoettle said Andrea was a cheer- looking forward to her next job.

LITTLE IN THE COURTROOM — Andrea dusts one of the courtrooms in the Boone LEAGUE County Courthouse where she worked this summer. WORKERS — Stewart en- Stewart was one of several young which he had been planning for all sum- joyed his job at people at Indiana United Methodist Chil- mer. He was able to buy a large scale the Little dren's Home who held a part-time job model airplane. This is one of Stewart's League park. this summer. He worked for the Lebanon favorite hobbies; he is especially proud Stewart saved Little League. The Little League park is because he earned the money he used to most of his located just a few blocks away from cam- buy the plane himself. money, but he pus, so it was convenient for Stewart to Stewart also learned some important did make one walk to work. Stewart's responsibilities lessons this summer. He learned the im- special pur- included cutting lawns, maintaining the portance of being punctual and also that chase. grounds, placing red brick dust on the when you do a job you should do it to the fields and removing signs and bleachers best of your ability. Stewart was very to prepare for winter. happy with his job this summer and said it was definitely an improvement over Stewart saved most of his earnings, working in a fast food restaurant because but he did make one special purchase he got to be outside. Duane Horstman named Christian Education Leader James E. Davis, executive direc- include developing United Methodist pated in their clown ministry. tor, Indiana United Methodist Children's Youth Fellowship groups and Bible study Mr. Horstman served as youth ad- Home, has announced the appointment of groups. A church school and vespers visor to the United Methodist Youth Fel- Duane Horstman to the position of Chris- services will be held weekly at the lowship of Grace United Methodist tian Education Leader. chapel. Church in Lafayette while attending Pur- This is a newly created position, due. He served his internship at the There will also be special and sea- YMCA with their afterschool program. timed in conjunction with the completion sonal projects, such as membership of Gress Memorial Chapel. Mr. Horst- classes, a choir, worship services which man will work full-time as coordinator of Mr. Horstman is looking forward to the youth will help lead and religious edu- "building a religious life here for the religious life. cation trips. Although the position is new to the kids." He feels his biggest challenge will Home, Mr. Horstman is not. He was pre- A native of North Vernon, Ind., Mr. be meeting the "kids where they are—at viously employed as a houseparent with Horstman earned his bachelor's degree their own level." He feels the way to the Home. in child development and family studies grow religiously is to identify current Mr. Horstman's office is located in from Purdue University. He was a mem- needs and levels of understanding and the chapel. His initial responsibilities will ber of the Wesley Foundation and partici- build from those levels. , lip syncing highlight annual variety show From lip syncing to skits to break- First acts must be chosen. Most doubts start to creep in. dancing, there was something for every- boys and girls team up with friends to put Not only did the staff lend a hand one to enjoy at the Indiana United together an act, and some youth choose off stage, a few brave souls even made an Methodist Children's Home Ninth Annual to go solo. Music is then chosen, and their appearance on stage. One act combined Variety Show. practices begin. staff and youth from Carr Hall, using a rendition of the familiar song, "Splish, DUANE HORSTMAN, Christian The youth are also in charge of Education Leader, has his office in the For several weeks before the show, making props, with the suggestions and Splash, I Was Taking a Bath." The finale the boys and girls have many prepara- aid of the activities staff, and choosing of the show was an exclusively staff per- wing of the new chapel. Mr. Horstman tions to attend to and many decisions to outfits and makeup. Houseparents also formance of the Beach Boys' song, "Sur- will be coordinating religious life on make. lend a hand and provide moral support if fin' U.S.A. the Home's campus. Returning to school big job Imagine that you have over 60 chil- cal oeiore reluming to classes. dren to get ready to go back to school. And, finally, all of the youth must Impossible you say? That is exactly what be registered for school. Some youth will has been taking place at Indiana United attend the on-grounds school full-time. Methodist Children's Home, and it is a Others will attend public school full-time. big job indeed. About 50 percent will spend part of the Wardrobes are evaluated, and day at each location. needed items are purchased. Anything At the on-grounds school, teachers which needs repair is fixed. For many of have made lesson plans and are putting the younger children, things simply do finishing touches on their newly deco- not fit anymore. Linda Miller, case aid, rated rooms. There will be four full-time noted that clothing purchased last spring teachers, one part-time teacher and one is too small for many of the youth. GED teacher's aid. Winter coats are also purchased, Going back to school is a big and many of the boys and girls need new project at Indiana United Methodist Chil- school shoes and church shoes. dren's Home. The Home is grateful for IN ACTION — The youth displayed a variety of talents. Awards and certifi- After clothing has been purchased, the many gifts of clothing and school and cates of participation were given out after the show. school supplies are next. Notebooks, pen- personal supplies it receives throughout cils, pens, folders, erasers, paperclips the year. The Home has more than 60 and other essentials are secured where boys and girls to get ready for school. necessary. With the help of the houseparents, social ANNU Some boys and girls may need a workers and teachers, things have gone haircut, a dental appointment or a physi- very smoothly. NINTH 1 ANNUAL — DO YOU Scott lip synced LIKE THEM? IETY his way to These two girls fame, mimick- had returned ing a popular from shopping song as a solo- for school ist. clothes and win- ter coats and were admiring their pur- J »% . . .'.".'" valid -JAWOITOVtW" J$£iffj(fOJ PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOOSJER UNITED METHODIST • PAfiE 19

THE FINAL RESULT — The E. Ray and Blanche Gress Memorial THE CHAPEL features a cut glass altar window, a 150 seat sanctuarj Chapel was completed this summer and is now serving the campus and its pro- and a wing with conference and office space. grams. Months of planning marks completion of Gress Memorial Chapel After months of planning, fundraising, construction and attention to detail, Board of Trustees, the Auxiliary and youth present. On Sunday, Sept. 13, an open hous< The E. Ray and Blanche Gress Memorial Chapel is ready for use. for the Lebanon community was held as well. The public was invited to see the chape The chapel is located on the corner of Kersey and Essex Streets in Lebanon. It and learn about the new programs which will be started. seats 150 people. The adjoining wing houses the Christian Education Leader's office The chapel is a welcome addition to the Home. Vesper services, United Meth and a multipurpose room and kitchenette. odist Youth Fellowship meetings, choir rehearsal and other events and services will b A dedication service was held Saturday, Sept. 12, with staff, members of the held there. The multipurpose room may also be utilized in conjunction with the school. Learning to forget the past Many of the boys and girls at Indi- With the help of her social worker, Genie ana United Methodist Children's Home is adjusting well. Her citizenship has have been through more that most people been consistently in the top two levels. will have in a lifetime. Genie is such a She is learning to express her emotions in child. Although we cannot print Genie's a positive way. picture, we wanted to tell you her story. One of the most positive experi- Genie was abandoned at birth by ences for Genie has been her job working her mother, who did not know who the in Asbury dining hall. She developed a father of the child was. She was then good rapport with the kitchen staff and placed in a series of foster homes. In one has become more open with people. of these homes she was physically and Genie still becomes hostile when given sexually abused. Finally, Genie was constructive criticism, and will need a lot adopted by a family who desperately of one-on-one attention to increase her wanted a child. But they couldn't accept self-esteem. Genie the way she was-learning disa- Her social worker is concentrating bled, suffering from low self-esteem. Un- on helping Genie overcome her fear of able to meet their high demnds, the failure and her dislike of groups and placement did not work. crowds. Genie is learning to pursue her Genie was then placed in a chil- interest in art and has been in the choir dren's home that was not designed to here at the Home. Campus work teaches responsibility serve emotionally troubled youth. Her Because she has a learning disabil- problems only intensified. But it was no ity, Genie attends the on-grounds school. Summer brought a lot of fun activi- doing laundry. wonder. Genie was totally alone in the As she progresses, her social worker es- ties to the Home and opportunities for off- On campus there are also man world. She had no relatives, no real pecially hopes to see improvement in campus trips. But along with the play, outdoor chores. Flower beds must b friends; moving around so much, she math and English. Eventually, Genie will there was also some work which needed weeded, lawns must be cut, sidewalk hadn't had a chance to make them. She try to earn her GED through the on- to be done. must be swept and vans must be washec had no social skills because she had had grounds school. Campus work is an important part All of the youth also take turns helping i no one from which to learn. of life at Indiana United Methodist Chil- the dining room after lunch and dinner. Genie's past has placed many limi- ren's Home. Learning to be a responsible Finally, Genie was placed at Indi- tations on her present situation. Slowly, Some jobs are considered to b ana United Methodist Children's Home. member of their cottages and completing with lots of love and attention, it is hoped jobs as instructed are goals set for all the above and beyond the call of duty. Fo She was frightened, alone and with- that those restrictions can be loosened. those, the Home pays its young workers drawn. She had no self-esteem. She was youth. Genie's social worker noted that there is There are basic jobs which all This provides the youth with the chanc unable to deal with relationships as a re- a lovely young girl inside the frightened, youth do in the living unit. Each day, the to earn some spending money if they ar< sult of her abuse, and she was afraid to lonely one who came to the Home. Each interested. trust anyone. day, more strides are made to develop boys and girls must make their beds and Slowly, Genie has made progress. Genie's potential. clean their rooms. They also help with Very soon, the leaves will begin fa preparing breakfast. The youth are as- fall and a new job will dominate the timi signed other jobs as they are needed, for campus work. With 14 acres of trees such as dusting, cleaning bathrooms and there are a lot of leaves to rake. FOLDING CLOTHES — Aerobics classes help youth get in shape The girls from Hansman Hall One of the many activities which aerobics before. There was a secom help with the was held several times a week through- class for youth who had greater athleti laundry and out the summer was aerobics. Many of ability or had previously been in an aero cooking meals the girls, and even some of the boys, ex- bics class. Miss Stewart utilized the Jam as part of their pressed an interest in participating in an Fonda Workout video tape as a guide. training. aerobics class, and they got their wish. Mary Kay Stewart, the activities staff Many boys and girls saw them summer employee, led two aerobics selves progress from barely being able fa classes for interested boys and girls. finish the routines to moving on to thi The beginner's class was for youth advanced class. The youth agreed th« ment park foods and had a picnic dinner like Mary, who had never participated in programs were both fun and challenging. Indiana Beach trip there as well. Trips like this one to Indiana Beach are important to the recreational pro- means food, fun gram because they provide good, clean During the vacation months, the fun for the boys and girls and allow a activities staff plans several one day and positive release of energy. weekend trips. This summer the boys and girls have gone to Holiday World, camp- ing and to Turkey Run State Park, among other places. Perhaps the most popular trip, however, was the excursion to Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer. More than 30 youth went on this trip on a hot, sunny day in August. It was a day of rides and games and food. Most youth braved the wild rides, but some opted to remain on the ground and play the more sedate games of skill. What would an amusement park be THESE GIRLS are two of the without cotton candy and elephant ears? brave ones who went on the amuse- WORKING OUT - Mary participated in the beginner's class. She like Our youth enjoyed all the typical amuse- ment park rides at Indiana Beach. aerobics because it kept her in shape. C2WJ PAGE 20 • PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT TQ THEJJOOSJER UNITED METHODIST Terri has learned to get along with her family Learning to get along with her fam- that she hopes she can pursue a career ily has made the difference in Tern's life. working in health care with handicapped Meet Terri: She is starting her sen- kids. ior year in high school this fall. She just Living at home used to be very dif- celebrated her 18th birthday. Last month ficult for Terri. She was constantly fight- she had her senior picture taken. She ing with her brothers and sisters. Their sounds like most high school girls, problem finally became so great that she doesn't she? was placed at Indiana United Methodist Terri is a resident at Indiana Children's Home. Here Terri has learned United Methodist Children's Home. She to work out her problems in a positive lives in Hansman Hall, the group home way. for older girls who need to learn inde- Terri's social worker notes that pendent living skills. Terri's behavior has changed dramati- Sadly, Terri had a very unhappy cally over the past few months. She has childhood and had to be placed in a foster learned to be more responsible. She is home at the age of 12. But that turned out making progress at the high school. Most to be one of the most positive events in importantly, there has been a change in her life. Terri's attitude. About her foster family, Terri Terri acknowledges, "I was always says: "My dad is a construction worker in fights," and she feels that this is the and my mom is a full-time mom at home. area where she has made the most im- She is practically a doctor, too, because provement. Now when she goes home for we take care of handicapped kids." a visit, Terri tries to get along with her Tern's family includes the six natural large family and tries to help. On her last children of her foster parents, their four visit home for her birthday, Terri had a adopted children, and the eight foster very positive experience. She had a nice children they currently have in their birthday celebration and helped take care, which includes Terri. There are care of the younger children while her currently eleven children living at home. mother took one of her brothers to the It is obvious Terri loves her foster doctor. family. She says the biggest difference The strides Terri and her foster living in a big family is that there are family have made are a good example of MAKING PROGRESS — Terri is happier and more at ease now that she "lots of dishes and too much laundry." what can be accomplished at Indiana She helps around the house by taking is learning to get along with her family. A high school senior, Terri is looking United Methodist Children's Home. Terri forward to a successful year. care of the younger children and has de- is now looking forward to finishing her veloped a real interest in caring for the last year of high school in Lebanon; she cational coop, English, U.S. History and checking account. handicapped children especially. One of will then return to live with her foster a government class this semester. She The Home is proud of Terri and the her brothers has Down's Syndrome and family. just finished working at the library for progress she has made. She should have another has a heart condition. Terri says Terri is taking art, psychology, vo- the summer and has opened her first a good year ahead of her. A visit to the Children's Museum Swimming brings As our residents learned on their ence gallery. There the boys and girls summer heat relief recent visit, the Children's Museum in In- learned about sound waves, electrical Relief from hot summer days was dianapolis is really a place of discovery current, weights and measures and bal- just a short walk away for the boys and for people of all ages. ance. girls at Indiana United Methodist Chil- Approximately 15 youth and two Diana was one of the youth who en- dren's Home. Nearly every day this sum- activities leaders spent a summer after- joyed the earth area. She learned about mer a group of interested swimmers, noon looking at exhibits and learning new fossils, rocks and minerals. She also en- plus activities staff members and a hou- facts. joyed an exhibit about animal tracks and Many youth had never been to a how to recognize them. separent, spent the afternoon at the museum of this kind. They were amazed The group ended their day at the nearby Lebanon community pool. at its size and by how many different ex- museum with a trip to the snack bar. The water provided plenty of recre- hibits there were. ation. The youth could participate-in There they selected a treat such as cook- swimming, diving and water games. The most popular areas were ones ies or ice cream and discussed what they There was also time to sunbathe for those with "hands-on" exhibits, such as the sci- had seen. who preferred to stay dry and soak up the sun. Many youth used the time to read a novel or magazine. Another popular pas- time was writing letters to friends and family. Swimming was definitely one of the COME ON IN — Jay is one of best attended activities of the summer. many youth who cooled off at the local To earn the opportunity to swim, the boys pool this summer. Within walking dis- and girls had to maintain their Citizen- tance, the pool provided a great way to ship rating, so it was good incentive for beat the heat. the youth. Visit the Home this fall The best way to really become edu- a.m. and 4 p.m. during the week. Week- cated about the work being done here at end tours are scheduled on Saturday and Indiana United Methodist Children's on Sunday afternoons. Home is to visit the campus. In person, The presentation lasts about one you can see the buildings and grounds. hour and includes a filmstrip and walking You can enjoy the 14 acre wooded cam- tour of campus and its buildings. pus. You can listen to a staff member ex- A representative is also available LEARNING ABOUT FOSSILS — Diana found the earth and animal ex- plain the lives of youth who come to the hibits interesting. The boys and girls enjoyed trips to several museums this sum- to schedule a visit to your community to mer. Home and hear about the help they are bring th story the Home to your receiving. church oi commi / group. In person you can really under- As member the United Method- stand the importance of the program. ist Chur- in Ina na you help support To do this is easier than you think. Indiana aited 'thodist Children's Simply call or write to arrange for you, Home. P ase arrange a visit so that you your family or your group to visit. Tours can see v hat is being done to help Indi- can be arranged between the hours of 9 ana's tror ;led youth.

BACK TO SCHOOL — Summer is officially over for the boys and girls at Indiana AN INVITATION - FaU is the perfect t ie to v it the Home. Its 14 United Methodist Children's Home. School has taken the place of swimming and other wooded acres are beautiful with autumn leaves. Co e learn •out this important activities — at least until the weekend arrives. program for emotionally troubled youth. ! s CJLHG23 iHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • September, 1987 • PAGE 21 UMW Schools of Christian Mission NORTH UMW School of Christian Mission used the theme of "A Whole Gospel for a Whole World." The outdoor setting at Epworth Forest, North Webster in mid-July provided opportunities for swimming, nature exploration and fellow- (STAFF PHOTOS BY BEVERLY EMMONS) ship at an outdoor picnic. Some participants chose to study about people and churches in Russia, while other could choose health and wholeness. Marilyn Beard was the North Dean.

SOUTH UMW School of Christian Mission used the urban campus of the University of Indianapolis to hold its annual school recently. Food and entertain- ment typical of life in the U.S.S.R. were featured at an evening meal. Several of the classes studied the people and churches in Russia, while other classes studied spiritual and physical wholeness of the body. Margaret Mayo was the South Dean. PAGtiz . HOOSIER UNITED METHOD.ST : September, 1987 Ciin*i Jobs, justice linked United Methodist Women told By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE COLUMBUS, Ohio - Links be- tween Christian faith and action in a world that includes a lot of suffering were examined in global dimension by United Methodist Women from across the nation Aug. 14-21 here. Injustice in the Philippines, soil conservation in Minnesota, economic sur- vival in Applachia, nuclear arms brains in Texas, racism in the media, U.S. pol- icy in Central America, land ownership in Hawaii and the plight of children ev- erywhere were detailed against a back- ground of Bible study and spiritual discipline. Field trips gave firsthand looks at local efforts to meet needs. "I WANT TO REMIND YOU that God has said a lot will be expected of those who have a lot," the Rev. Marta Benavides, a refugee from El Salvador living in Mexico, told the 350 persons par- ticipating in the quadrennial National Seminar of the Board of Global Minis- tries' Women's Division. "We need you to be effective political beings because there is a lot of suffering and injustice in the world." Action and faith are inseparable, the Rev. H. Ulises Torres of New Bed- FAITHFUL ACTION/JOYFUL LIVING — Ethel Johnson, a professor at the Methodist Theologiucal School in ford, Mass., told the women during Bible Delaware, Ohio, at podium, leads United Methodist Women from across the nation in developing spiritual disciplines study. Churches, he warned, may pro- during the National Seminar sponsored by the Women's Division of the Board of Global Ministries. vide soup kitchens without addressing po- litical systems that cause the problems that necessitate the kitchens. God's plan for the organized church includes "showing, not telling," Dagmar Celeste of Columbus told the women in their opening session. A Roman Catholic who is a student at Meth- odist Theological School in Ohio in Dela- ware, Ohio, Ms. Celeste is wife of Ohio Gov. Richard Celeste. THE GOVERNOR, who "sorta grew up a Methodist" and once was pres- ident of the Methodist Student Move- ment, said public-policy planners must assure that "jobs and justice go hand in hand." Injustice in the workplace was a major theme for Nelia Sancho from the Philippines. Women, she said, are forced to work with no job protection, low wages and hazardous conditions, and live in poverty, while transnational corporations increase profits. INDIANA DELEGATION — These persons were North Indiana participants (from left): Vivian Conley, Pat Women's organizations such as the among Hoosiers present Aug. 13-21 at Ohio State University in Weeks and Peggy Garrett. At right, South Indiana partici- one she heads "spearhead efforts against Columbus for the United Methodist Women's (UMW) Seminar pants (from left): Melody Frazee, Wilma Pierson and Dorine discrimination and industrial and sexual on Advocacy Issues. This was the 17th such event since 1939. Lewis. exploitation," Ms. Sancho asserted. Pro- Those attending came from 50 states and Puerto Rico. At left, fessor Teresa Amott of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, said she sees American actions, the executive director dent neagan, vice-president Bush, (At- precedent... that when Congress says no, hope in a "global movement for eco- of a public-interest law firm in Washing- torney General) Edwin Meese and it doesn't matter." nomic justice that links all of us." ton charged in an address to the national (Assistant Secretary of State) Elliot meeting of United Methodist Women. Abrams have committed impeachable of- Impeachable Offenses fenses." These officials, Ms. Nelson said, Presiding at the national UMW President Ronald Reagan and "The country may not be ready to "have defied the will of Congress, under- event was Caroly Marshall of Veeders- some of his top aides have committed im- move," said Sara Nelson of the Christie mined the constitution (and) our demo- burg, Ind., president of the Women's Div- peachable offenses in their Central Institute, "but it is very clear that Presi- cratic institutions, and they are setting a ision. Board of Discipleship young adult director to be featured at Indianapolis workshop The Rev. Karen Greenwaldt, direc- Need the Church and Why the Church tor of development of ministries with Needs Young Adults." The morning young adults and sin- events begin at 9:15 a.m. gle adults for the Following lunch, participants can Section on Ministry choose to attend two workshops. Work- of the Laity of the shop choices are: "College Age," Dr. Board of Disciple- Wayne Olsen, director of Metropolitan ship, will be the fea- Indianapolis Campus Ministry; "Sin- tured speaker and gles," Rev. David Owen, associate minis- resource leader for ter at St. Luke's Church, "Starting a the Oct. 16-17 Young Young Adult Ministry," Rev. Karen Adult Seminar at In- Greenwaldt; "Young Couples," Cathy dianapolis Old Bethel Hinkle, Christian educator; and "Re- Church. sources," Carol Beeson, Cokesbury cur- Friday evening riculum resource interpreter. will feature a Chris- Cost of the seminar is $15 for both Greenwaldt tian concert by the days, including Saturday lunch. Friday Rhythm of Life Singers, followed by a so- only is $5, Saturday only is $10. cial hour. Registration begins at 7:30 Registrations can be mailed to: p.m. Rev. Janice Heseman, 7995 E. 21st St., On Saturday Greenwaldt will give Indianapolis 46219. Call 359-9651 for more the keynote speech. "Why Young Adults information. He did it! It" Pontius' Puddle HOWCAMIJUST I REALlV SHOOlD HOW DID I SET I N\AV LET KY THE REV. STEVE RASMUSSEN cooked breakfast for his flock Sept. 6. SIT HERE WHILE START EATING- SO FAR BEHIND BODY SO, BUT I You'U recall (see August HUM p. 17) that the Fairland New Life Church pastor TME WORLD HAS LESS *N& IN W TITKIN&? KEEP NW SOILT issued a challenge early in July: Bring average worship attendance in August up SO MANV NEEDS? EXERCISING COf\PLEV VN rAORE S-REAT, to 110 and he'd cook breakfast for the congregation with aU the fixings. (Steve had SHARE been concerned since August average weekly attendance in recent years had sUpped to 89 against a yearly average of 1*5.) Well, they met the challenge, with an August '87 average attendance of 110.8 - Just eight-tenths of a person above that figure needed to meet the goal. On the month's last Sunday, Aug. 80, at least 131 persons were needed in church to meet the goal; they had 135. Fairland New Life is in the Indianapolis Southeast District. 5 -. CZH9H1 HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • September, 1987 • PAGE 23 Black Ministries program begins at United this fall A new Black Church Ministries into the 21st Century," will feature such program will begin at United Theological noted lecturers as Dr. Gayraud S. Wil- Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, this fall. Ac- more, academic dean and professor of cording to Dean Newell Wert, the pro- Afro-American Religious Studies, New gram is planned to offer both York Theological Seminary; Dr. James intercultural experiences for all students H. Cone, professor of Systematic Theol- and specialized courses for black church ogy, Union Theological Seminary, New leadership. Daryl Ward, who came to the York; Dr. Charles S. Brown, pastor of Dr. Patrick J. Murphy Hie Rev. Paul J. Sandin Dr. Deborah A. Williams seminary faculty to develop this pro- Bethel Baptist Church, Dayton, and gram, will be installed as dean of Black former faculty member at Yale Divinity Staff additions announced Church Ministries Sept. 30 as part of a School and United; and Dr. Louis- three-day celebration. Charles Harvey, professor of Theolgy at Buchanan Counseling Center Another feature will be a specialty and Ethics at United. THREE NEW STAFF MEMBERS have joined the team of the Buchanan in Black Church Ministries in the Doctor Counseling Center of Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Announcing the appoint- of Ministry program. Bishop James S. Morning and evening worship serv- ments is the Rev. Henry Gerner, Ph.D, director of the center. They are: PAT- Thomas of the Ohio East Area and Dr. ices will feature Bishop Leontine Kelly of RICK J. MURPHY, Ph.D., an Indiana-licensed psychologist with extensive Samuel D. Proctor, pastor of Abyssinian the San Fransisco Area; Dr. H. Beecher counseling experience including children, adults, couples and families. Holding Baptist Church, New York City, will lead Hicks Jr., pastor of Metropolitan Baptist his doctorate from Indiana State University, Murphy is an active Catholic layman regular doctoral seminar groups. Church, Washington D.C.; Dr. John R. with Indianapolis family roots. For the past nine years he has taught counseling Also planned are community in- Bryant, pastor of Bethel African Method- and spirituality courses at St. Joseph College, West Hartford, Conn., where he also volvement through courses for pastors in ist Episcopal Church, Baltimore; Dr. the local area. Charles E. Booth, pastor of Mt. Olivet had a private counseling practice. THE REV. PAUL J. SANDIN, M. Div., has A national advisory board of 28 Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio; and been named counselor-educator and will work as an associate to Methodist Hospi- black scholars, preachers and laity from Proctor. Bishop Edsel A. Ammons of the tal's director of pastoral education. A minister with the Christian Church (Disci- across the nation will oversee the pro- Ohio West Area will officiate over the in- ples of Christ), Sandin is an approved supervisor, American Association for gram, offer counsel and support. stallation service Wednesday night. Marriage and Family Therapy, with more than 10 years' service as a marriage- The Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 inaugural Several persons have been added family therapist and human resources consultant. He is a graduate of Christian event, "The Mission of the Black Church to the faculty for the program. Theological Seminary. DEBORAH A. WILLIAMS, Ph.D., was reared near Chi- cago and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia. She is an Indiana-licensed psychologist, with expertise and experience hi working with children, adults, couples and families. Dr. Gerner, in welcoming the new staff additions, noted each would strengthen the work of the center in a number of significant areas. Buchanan is a service of the hospital's Chaplaincy, Counseling and Pastoral Education Department, with its program approved by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Its unique team each year delivers more than 8,500 hours of counseling and psychological services. Referrals come from pas- tors, physicians, school counselors and others. It has four satellite locations in the Indianapolis area, in addition to the main office at the hospital. Hoosier Asian-American leader says racism in UMC limits role By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE cluding religious persecution and politi- INDIANAPOLIS—Racism within cal unrest—Mr. Chen says he believes the United Methodist Church limits op- they are uniquely capable of helping the portunities for Asian-Americans within denomination meet crises such as mem- the denomination, the Asian-American bership decline. Mr. Chen, 58, is a native federation's top official said here Aug. 18 of Formosa (Taiwan); he now lives in in an interview with United Methodist this city as pastor of Indianapolis Wash- News Service. i ington Street Church. "I encounter A United Methodist for 25 years, racism on a daily [ Chen observed that membership decline basis," said the Rev., is largely due to the materialistic value Yung Sheng Chen, system in American society. "Priority chairman of the Na- should be placed on Jesus Christ, and tional Federation of then other materialistic necessities in life Asbury Towers breaks ground Asian-American will be provided as promised by God," he United Methodists. said. "With the true love In addition, Chen said some United of God, the church Methodists lack commitment to Christ for new triplex apartments should be more open and some clergy have little confidence in to give Asian-Ameri- the divine calling. OFFICIALS OF INDIANA ASBURY TOWERS, a United Methodist-related cans opportunities without racial dis- retirement facility in Greencastle, join Aug. 19 to break ground for a new triplex crimination. He challenged the United Method- apartment complex. From left: Richard Sunkel, chairman of the Village Apart- ist Church to explore a concentrated out- ments Committee; James L. Ray, Asbury Towers administrator; Paul Janssen, "I will fight racism, not with vio- reach ministry to single parents and their president of the Asbury Towers Board; and the Rev. Mark Blaising, executive lence, but with the love of Christ," he children and to the poor, whom he called assistant to Bishop Larry Hodapp. To be called Asbury Village the independent said. "I will continue to advocate peace one of the least visible unchurched living apartments will add a fourth level of care for residents. Four triplexes are and justice, and show those with a racial groups in American society. planned each with more than 1,200 square feet of space, a two-car garage and bias how to love and reconcile." Their experience in Eastern cul- complete appliances. Because many Asian-American tures enables Asian-American United United Methodists have experienced Methodists to help the church develop a hardships in their home countries—in- global vision of ministry, he said. 'Youth Leaders' Invitational' 900 gather for worship, coming Nov. 14 to Indianapolis music and other arts North and South Conference youth large group gathering will introduce the MORE THAN 900 creative folks leaders are invited to a one-day training theme and organize the groups. The bal- gathered Aug. 3-8 in Knoxville, Tenn., sponsored by the General Board of Disci- ance of the morning will be spent in for the biennial meeting of the Fellow- pleship. The "Youth Leaders' Invita- workshops. Following lunch, provided by ship of United Methodist in Worship, tional" will be held at the Indianapolis the church, the afternoon will be spent in Music and Other Arts. Musicians, min- Castleton Church on Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. additional workshops. isters, dancers and others were among to 4 p.m. A bookstore will be available on those on hand for the event, with the This UM training event for volun- site with discounts available to partici- Rev. Robert Schilling of Indianapolis teer lay leaders of youth will deal with pants. presiding (see related item in Names inviting youth into the church, into faith growth and into the role of inviting other Registration is $21 per person; in the News). The fellowship is an affil- youth to fellowship and faith. Youth lead- $18.50 per person if there is more than iate of the General Board of Disciple- ers will also get a first look at a new di- one registration from the local church. ship Section on Worship, with nearly rection of youth ministry within the The event is limited to 100 from each con- 2,500 members from UM local congre- denomination which will include a num- ference. gations nationwide. And puppets are ber of new printed resources. It is be- Registration information will be in part of the fellowship. Here, Sharon lieved to be the first nation-wide training the conference coordinated mailings and Newman, right, a puppeteer and for leaders of confirmation classes. also from the General Board of Disciple- teacher from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Four tracks will be offered: Sun- ship. Registration will be done through is interviewed by "Catch the Spirit's" day School teachers, UMYF advisors, the board in Nashville. Additional infor- Kathleen LaCamera. The meeting took confirmation leaders, and additional mation can also be obtained from Kathy place on the campus of the University leaders. Leadership will be provided by Trotter in the North Conference Office of Tennessee-KnoxviUe. the general board. and John Thomas in the South Confer- lUMNt PHOTO BY GARUNDA BURTON) Following the 9 a.m. registration, a ence Office. C2MS3 PAGE 24 • HOOSIER UNITED. METHODIST. •. September, 1987 i

Nebraska pastor Comprehensive Bible project combines print, video to be featured on NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - here; Lynne Deming, staff member, Cur- The curriculum includes 16 Old "Disciple," the first comprehensive riculum Resources Committee here; Testaments and 17 New Testament les- Bible study project produced for the Robert Mulholland, pastor, Dallas and sons. Protestant Hour United Methodist Publishing House, com- M. Robert Mulholland Jr., dean of As- bines print and video media, and draws bury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, NASHVILLE, its teaching style from Jesus and the 12 Ky. Tenn. (UMNS) - apostles, say publishing house officials. The Rev. Rodney The 34-week intensive study for The Rev. Zan W. Holmes Jr., DAL- E. Wilmoth, senior local church groups, developed by the las, pastor and professor at Perkins pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Curriculum Resources School of Theology, is host for the 34-part United Methodist Committee, will begin with training sem- video series. Church, Omaha, inars for interested pastors and teachers Typically, each class will meet Neb., will be the across the country this summer. Local weekly for about an hour, probably in a preacher for the church groups will begin classes this fall. private home. Students, having read the United Methodist Nellie Moser, editor of the series, lesson in advance, will view the video lec- series of "The Prot- said "Disciple" is unique among church ture, react to it, discuss it and have estant Hour" radio curriculum because courses are specifi- prayer. "We're stressing the discipline series in 1988. cally pastor-taught, with a maximum of and commitment involved in this under- The program Wilmoth 12 students; because curriculum materi- taking. This is a serious venture, requir- is carried by more als are unavailable through Cokesbury ing persons to evaluate what they're than 400 radio stations and the Armed retail stores; and bacause pastors or willing to sacrifice in order to study," Forces Radio Network. The United Meth- group leaders must attend three-day Ms. Moser said. odist segments will air March 20-July 5, training sessions, where they will receive Although pastors will handpick stu- 1988. the materials. dents, Ms. Moser said the idea is to be a The selection was made by the model for future classes, not to create an Joint Communications Committee during Participants in the "Disciple" elitist group. She recommended that pas- its annual meeting July 28 here. United project will have an opportunity to hear tors make regular reports to the congre- Methodist Bishop Ernest A. Fitzgerald, from theologians and Christian educators gation on the progress of the Bible study Atlanta, is committee chairman. via 10-minute videotaped segments, and that the congregation pray for the Dr. Wilmoth replaces the Rev. produced by United Methodist Communi- spiritual growth of the class. Walker L. Railey, originally scheduled as cations (UMCom), and which comple- The idea for the intensive Bible preacher for the 1988 United Methodist ment the study. Vince Isner of the study came after an Arkansas layman series. Dr. Railey has not been in his pul- publishing house is executive producer called the publishing house in search for pit since his wife was found beaten and and Hilly Hicks of UMCom is coordinat- study materials, and was told United strangled at their home April 21 (see re- ing producer. Methodist curriculum had nothing to fill lated story). the bill. "One of the problems with our Featured lecturers are Walter Har- church is that United Methodist are basi- relson, professor, and Rabbi Randall cally Bible illiterates," Ms. Moser said Falk, retired professor, Vanderbilt Divin- frankly. ity School here; Mary Lou Santillan The curriculum staff began to look Baert, Bill Power and ALbert C. Outler, at what could be done as a first step to Perkins School of Theology, Dallas; Wil- eradicating the scriptural void. They con- liam Willimon, Duke Divinity School, sulted with Arkansas Area Bishop Rich- the Word ond musk Durham, N.C.; the Rev. Jorge Gonzales, ard B. Wilke, held a consultation in Berry College, Rome, Ga.; Dal Joon Dallas in March 1986, and asked the THE REV. ZAN W. HOLMES Chri/tkMRodio ministry Won, Nashville, Tenn,; Noah W. Reid III, bishop and his wife, Julia, to write the JR., Dallas, introduces a segment of • pastor, Germantown, Pa.; Ellsworth "Disciple" study. "Disciple," a 34-week Bible study Would you like a media ministry? Kalas, pastor, Cleveland, Ohio; B. Dvid course for small groups developed by Here's a great beginning! Napier, Claremont, Calif.; former presi- "Bishop Wilke has a strong Bible the United Methodist Publishing dent of Pacific School of Religion; Lean- study emphasis in his area, and has House. Dr. Holmes, pastor and homi- • Weekly half-hour script service der Keck, dean on Yale Divinity School, caught the ear of the church with his book letics professor, is the host of the ser- • Music interspersed with New Haven, Conn.; David Watson, staff (And Are We Yet Alive, Abingdon)," Ms. ies meditations member. General Board of Descipleship Moser said. "He was a natural." ' (UMNSPHOTOt • Record library • Broadcast by clergy or Fall CTS schedule to include four specials laypersons tor information on producing NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - The three "Catch the Spirit" The Word — and Music contact prime-time specials can be seen on CBN united metnocNst "Catch the Spirit," United Methodism's communications weekly television program, will resume at 9:30 p.m. on the second Saturday in CTS air times October (EDT), November and Decem- 475 Riverside Drive • Suite 1370a this fall on four national cable networks: New York, NY 10115 American Christian Television System, ber (EST). Nelson Price, New York, the CBN (212)663-8900 Black Entertainment Television, Alter- executive producer, says the specials will — SPECIALS — nate View Network and Catholic Tele- be seen by more than one million view- October 10,1987,9:30 p.m. EST communications Network of America. ers. Distribution costs for the specials November 14,1987,9:30 p.m. EST The program will also return to the have been underwritten by special grants December 12,1987,9:30 p.m. EST Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) from foundations and annual confer- ACTS or another major satellite network in ences. Production costs are being cov- Sunday, 11:30 a.m. EST January. ered by general boards and UMCom. Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. EST THREE PRIME-TIME "Catch the An interdenominational cable net- 9:00 p.m. EST Magazine sales Spirit" specials will be shown on CBN in work is being explored as a prime-time Spacenet I, Transponder 15 October, November and December. possibility for placement of the weekly series beginning in January. BET Weekly programs and the monthly Sunday, 2:00 p.m. EST potential fund series are produced and distributed by THE DENOMINATION'S Televi- sion-Telecommunications Fund, plus (September 6, moves to United Methodist Communications 4:30 p.m. EST) (UMCom). grants from boards and agencies, pro- source for groups vide UMCom with funds to produce the Satcom III-R Transponder 20 The return to CBN, largest of the Youth fellowships and other church cable networks, is being made possible programs, but distribution costs must be AVN by World Service Special Gifts generated underwritten through World Service Spe- Sunday, 8:30 a.m. EST groups looking to raise money may do through a district-by-district telephone cial Gifts or grants from individuals and Satcom IV, Transponder 10 well to check out "International Chris- fund-raising campaign, according to foundations, Dr. Burgess said. UMCom tian Digest" subscription sales. will ask the 1988 General Conference to CTNA A group may retain $3 of every one- Roger Burgess, UMCom general secre- Friday, 4:30 p.m. EST tary. By mid-August, 50 districts pledged fully fund "Catch the Spirit" so that con- year subscription's $18 price. A group tinued fund-raising will not be necessary, (locally scheduled time) could begin selling immediately by pho- $1,500-$3,000 to help underwrite the tele- Scrambled signal casts. More than 100 other districts he added. tocopying the order card found in any agreed to "do all possible" to raise simi- World Service Special Gifts to sup- I CD issue. Church bulletin inserts, a sup- lar amounts, Dr. Burgess reported. port "Catch the Spirit" distribution "Catch the Spirit" has been selected ply of 16-page brochures, or up to 20 sam- Each district that contributes $1,- through 1988 can be channeled through lor viewing by our Armed Forces ple copies are available for a group's 500 or more will receive 28 tapes of pro- local church treasurers. The World Serv- around the world. project. (Write: "International Christian ice Special Gifts number is 06-05-85. Digest"; P.O. Box 801; Nashville, TN grams done in 1987. 37202 or telephone 615/7494493.) THE PROGRAM was to return to Now more attractive with full-color weekly broadcasts on CBN in October but covers and improved design, the ICD en- was delayed until January to give district riches Christians' personal reading. Pub- superintendents more time to raise the lished 10 times a year, the 48-page needed money. "We believe that United ecumenical Journal digests and excerpts Methodists will support cable and broad- Catch the Spirit Christian writings from around the cast costs," said Burgess. "But we will world. It is a Joint venture of the United not commit UMCom or the church to ^| THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Methodist Publishing House and the spend dollars we don't have in hand." Methodist Publishing House in England. =====^== HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST* September, 1987 • PAGE 25 Religion & Media

Myths punctured in UMCom UNITED METHODIST video, 'Faces of Poverty' CONFERENCES NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - emphasized the real threat of poverty to soon can get a free Most people are only two paychecks U.S. families. Farm families, for exam- six-foot satellite away from poverty. ple, once the thriving backbone of U.S. receiver through This fact and others relating to the economy, are reeling from economic The United Meth- reality of poverty in the United States are hardships. They are among the new poor, odist Publishing presented in "Faces of Poverty," a 20- with insufficient money, threatened with House. The pur- minute videotape produced by United loss of house and land, and, in many pose is to provide Methodist Communications and sched- cases, untrained to support themselves grass-roots church uled for release in late September. with other jobs. leaders access to Producer-director Bill Dale said In his research, he found that most nationally tele- the war on poverty and other programs people currently living in poverty are vised training and focused a lot of attention on the poor 20 caught in a cycle — down and out, recov- other general years ago. The aim of the new produc- ery, then hard-hit again. Better "safety church events. tion, composed of a series of four cases nets" must be provided to people caught histories and commentaries from ex- in this cycle, he added. perts, is to "bring people up to date with "It could happen to most of us," Publishing House offers free downlinks the issues," he added. Mr. Dale said. "House, family, debts — By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE said dishes are to be in place in each con- The current media attention fo- and suddenly you lose your job? After ference before a national video confer- cused on street people has brought with it two or three months — in less than a year NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A free TV ence on church school curriculum to be a new interest in the nature of poverty in — you could lose everything." satellite downlink receiver is being of- conducted in spring 1988. the United States. "The publicness of the A myth-busting piece of work, the fered to each United Methodist annual The dish is simple to assemble, she homeless is making us aware again, but videotape dispels several false assump- conference in the continental United added, and can be set up so that several we want to give a broader view." tions drawn by those of so-called comfort- States by the United Methodist Publish- groups or classes can view programs on Socioeconomic experts interviewed able competence. ing House. monitors without additional cables. It is The offer of a free satellite "dish" suggested that the conference place the for each conference will give grass-roots dishes in a central location so that partic- United Methodists more ready access to ipants from many churches can have ac- training and other events sponsored by cess to the training events and programs the publishing house and other agencies offered. at low cost. Conferences can take advantage of Pat Correll, video publishing man- the free offer through the video publish- ager for the publishing house, said that ing unit. Conferences and other groups more than 300 house-related training can buy additional dishes through Cokes- events are held each year, usually on site bury, the retail division of the publishing across the church. Televising such events house. would save money while allowing local While specific details have yet to church and conference leaders access to be ironed out, Ms. Correll said other gen- top theologians and teachers, Ms. Correll eral agencies will be invited to provide explained. programming for the publishing house "We are committed to setting up a satellite network. United Methodist Com- 'satellite connection' for our church," she munications already has agreed to par- said. "It's an opportunity for our denomi- ticipate. nation to become truly connectional." For more information contact Pat Although notices have just gone out Correll, The United Methodist Publishing to annual conference leaders, Ms. Correl House, P.O. Box 801, Nashville, TN37202. Indiana pastor featured in taped sermon series The Rev. Carver McGriff, Indian- and at several pastor's schools, semi- apolis St. Luke's Church, is one of 10 min- nars, and convocations; Zan W. Homes isters featured in a new audiotape series Jr., pastor of St. Luke "Community" POVERTY MYTHS EXPLORED — Economist and author John Kenneth on effective preaching. The 1988 Circuit Church in Dallas and associate professor Galbraith analyzes poverty in the United States in a new videotape, "Faces of Rider Sermon Series is designed to help of preaching at Perkins School of Theol- Poverty," produced by United Methodist Communications. The 20-minute tape pastors improve their sermon prepara- ogy. features interviews with socioeconomic experts and case histories of four poor tion and delivery. Other preachers are: J. Ellsworth families, and addresses several widely held myths about the U.S. poor. Kalas, senior pastor of the Church of the (UMNSPHOT Each of the 60-minute tapes has three parts. About a third of the tape is Savior in Cleveland since 1972 and former devoted to the preacher's explanation of pastor of several Wisconsin churches, how he or she organizes and prepares John Ed Mathison, senior pastor at the sermons, including the one on the tape. fastest growing UM congregation in the Hortense Myers The sermon is then heard, preached in an U.S., Frazer Memorial Church in Mont- actual worship setting. In the third part, gomery, Ala.; Mary Lou Santfllan Baert, a critique is provided by a panel invited associate director of intern programs at funds aid Shiloh Church to the worship. In most cases, each panel Perkins School of Theology and formerly includes another preacher, an instructor a pastor in the Rio Grande Conference in homilectics, and a layperson. and missionary to Mexico; and Mark McGriff is sen-i Trotter, senior pastor of First Church in cemetary; IUPUI students ior pastor of St. Luke's San Diego, author, and frequent contribu- which has grown from tor to UM publications. At least two memorial funds •THE SHILOH CEMETERY The $50 series will begin in January have been established in memory of ASSOCIATION will erect a flagpole 900 to some 3,800 mem- Hortense Myers who died unexpect- and veteran's plaque in memory of bers since he was ap-1 1988. edly June 25 at age 73. Known widely Hortense Myers. Contributions should pointed there in 1967. To subscribe to the series, write: Cir- as the First Lady of Indiana Journal- be sent to the association c/o of Jessie Other preachers | cuit Rider Sermon Series, P.O. Box 801, ism, Mrs. Myers was a long-time UPI Thomas, Treasurer, 9055 Rockville featured in the series Nashville, TN 37202. statehouse reported and columnist. In Road, Indianapolis 46234. include: Michael E. addition, she was actively involved in Williams, director of] a number of professional and civic •THE HORTENSE MYERS preaching ministries, Lonely? groups, in addition to teaching and SCHOLARSHIP FUND has been es- Section on Worship, General Board of Dis- writing children's books. A lifelong tablished at the I.U. School of Journal- o you feel like member of Shiloh UMC in Hendricks ism. Contributions may be sent c/o the cipleship; Edward County, Hortense was a frequent con- IUPUI School of Journalism, 902 W. Bauman, senior pastor DU you don't tributor to the Hoosier United Method- New York St., ES 4106, Indianapolis of Foundry Church, McGriff belong? Even when you're ist. 46223. Washington D.C., and once called "one of in a crowd? Come see us. the five best preachers in the U.S." by We're not perfect, but we'd Time magazine; Young Joon Cho, form- like to be your erly a director on the Division of the Or- Your best connection dained Ministry, General Board of friends. We're United K**ps you informed about United Methodist curriculum resources Higher Education and Ministry, and now r a district superintendent in Connecticut; Methodists. Rebecca Wilson Dolch, Batavia, N.Y. dis- CaH tolHree: 1-800-261-8601 CatthtfMflnlrll (TENNESSEE RESIDENTS CALL 61S-749-64B2) trict superintendent who has been a guest m preacher at United Theological Seminary CZHtfl PAGE 26 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST .1987 New adventure in creation South Indiana computer camp aims to harmonize spirituality and technology

Link between 'Holy Spirit, By JAMES H.STEELE Holy Living' Is urged HUM EDITOR "Except for a few new twists here NEW ORLEANS (UMNS)-A chal- and there, church camp is pretty much lenge to translate the "gifts of the Holy the same as a generation ago," Right? Spirit" into "guides for holy living" was No way! given to 2,000 United Methodist charis- The arts and crafts, the worship, matics here this summer by Bishop John swimming, eating, hiking, song fests and Wesley Hardt of Oklahoma City. Bishop so forth still are there, but for more than Hardt was one of several persons ad- 100 South Indiana campers this summer dressing United Methodists among 40,00 there's been a new dimension — comput- U.S. Christians attending an ecumenical ers'. charismatic conference. The speakers Now in its third year, this innova- also called for more dialogue between tion in camping has advanced to a com- mainline denominations and charismatic prehensive summer program involving bodies. 5th and 6th graders, in addition to junior highs. Some of bishops' SMI Credited with much of the effort's success is the Rev. Jay A. Morrison, pas- findings may go to state tor of the Waveland-New Market Charge in Crawfordsville. He also is South Indi- DALLAS (UMNS)-Some findings ana's conference statistician. of an in-church investigation into South- "The need for such a camp is found ern Methodist University's football trou- in the lack of spirituality in today's high- bles may be turned over to a state- tech world," Morrison explains. "While initiated query, according to the bishop we use computer games, our purpose who was chairman of the church panel. goes beyond play — we focus-in on the Bishop Louis Schowengerdt of Albuquer- theme of 'Harmonizing Spirituality With que, N.M., said Aug. 19 that the four- Technology'," he states. member committee of bishops had made The pastor believes there can be an a verbal agreement with Texas Attorney "amoral attitude" toward use of ma- COMPUTER CAMP Director General Jim Mattox to "assist with the chines and a dehumanizing effect in their Jay A. Morrison (above) works with investigation while protecting the rights applications. "But none of this is neces- 5th and 6th graders at one of two com- of those who gave us depositions." A for- sary if ethics, Christian values and rela- puter camps held this summer at mal agreement is being negotiated, the tionships are emphasized in a Christian South Indiana's Camp Mone'to (the bishop said. learning environment," he notes. other was for junior highs). At left, a Morrison is an enthusiastic user of youngster ponders the intricacies of various computers and puts them to work the computer keyboard. First UM churchwlde not only in his local church, but also in his AIDS consultation set conference statistician's duties. "One thing we try to do at the MILLBRAE, Calif. (UMNS)-The camps," he says, "is to demonstrate that first United Methodist churchwide con- any human invention can be used for sultation on acquired immune deficiency good and dedicated to the service of the syndrome (AIDS) will be held Nov. 12-15 Lord. That's our ultimate purpose in that in this city, south of San Francisco. Join- it helps to defuse the impersonal nature ing to plan the National Consultation on of the computers." games to word and data processing, but churches, pastors, and others who may AIDS Ministries are three general church The camps are held at South Indi- there always is a special emphasis on suffer 'computer phobia'," Morrison agencies: the Boards of Global Minis- ana's Camp Mone'to near Nashville, Ind. learning the keyboard," he said. comments. "This emerging ministry tries, Discipleship, and Church and So- Computers are set up in the camp's main Morrison has found ways to cut may one day include continuing educa- ciety. Fifty annual conferences have lodge which is air conditioned. The costs, too. No longer is it necessary to tion events, a conference-wide computer indicated they will send teams composed beauty and serenity of the Brown County rent computers. Recently the Apple com- user group, and a conference bulletin primarily of chairpersons of health and hills make for a perfect setting for the puters were lent by the South Montgom- board for persons with modems." welfare ministry units and other laypeo- spiritual as well as the technological part ery School District through He also cited denominational ef- ple interested in starting work with those of the camp. who have AIDS. Slots are still open to 200 This is the third year Morrison has other interested individuals. Preference directed computer camps and for the tti'One thing we try to do at the camps," he will be given to United Methodists, ac- first time there was a junior high camp, cording to Cathie Lyons, assistant gen- as well as one for the 5th and 6th graders. says, "Is to demonstrate that any human invention eral secretary of the Board of Global The younger camp was filled to capacity Ministries' Health and Welfare Minis- this summer; the junior high one nearly can be used for good and dedicated to the service of tries Department. Persons wishing to at- so. the Lord. That's our ultimate purpose in that it helps tend the national consultation should Morrison notes his camp innova- send a $40 registration fee to Ms. Lyons tions have been enthusiastically sup- to defuse the impersonal nature of the computers." at the Health and Welfare Ministries De- ported by conference officials including partment, General Board of Global Min- Outdoor Ministries Director Chuck Jer- istries, Room 350, 475 Riverside Drive, den; Council Director James Gentry; superintendent Bob J. Tandy, a member forts by UMIS, Cokesbury's Church Man- New York, NY 10115. and others. of New Market Church. Savings have agement Software, efforts by Area The concept first was put into prac- permitted purchase of theme T-shirts Communications and so forth. tice in the summer of 1985, an effort Mor- given to campers, plus development of Morrison concludes: "As God's Racism charges flare rison describes as "moderately additional resources. creative gifts to people enable them to again In Baltimore successful." There were 31 campers that Morrison estimates the size and find ways of inventing tools to make life year. scope of the computer camp venture has less painful and more rewarding, we need to stay in step with the world around WASHINGTON (UMNS)-Charges But particularly from that first tripled in three years. More volunteers, year came the birth of a team made up of both lay and clergy, are needed, he said. us if we're to minister to the needs of of racial discrimination by officials of modern humanity. We feel our computer United Methodism's Baltimore Annual Morrison and two lay volunteers who "There's a bright future in this Conference, touched off in 1985 by a have continued to dedicate much time field and we're striving to meet needs of camps can help to serve that end." widely publicized church trial and con- and energy. viction of a black minister on allegations One part of the trio is Plainfield of sexual harassment, have flared anew. Church member Charles Goltz who uses Some people in the conference, both lay TRS-80 computers in his teaching at the and clergy, repeatedly claimed that the Indiana Boys School. He has brought 12 earlier case of the Rev. John P. Carter of his own machines to camp the past two Commission on Mission of Church would have been handled differently if he years. "Charlie teaches elementary pro- were white. Mr. Carter now is serving as gramming and gives the campers a feel- calls for witness to God's grace pastor of a church in Baltimore after a ing of accomplishment as well as self- two-year suspension. The conviction confidence in using computers," Morri- twice was upheld on appeals to higher son comments. By UNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICE draft text of the statement discussed church courts. Early in August a group Also given much credit for the pro- here. A mission church, it is said, is gram's success is Zionsville Church BOSTON—Christians are called to marked by inclusiveness, ecumenical co- signing as "United Methodists for a Just be witnesses to "God's grace (which) is Church" charged in an open letter to member Kay Humphrey. As the "camp operation, global awareness and diver- Mom," she leads craft activities and bestowed again and again like waves sity. Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel that he and the breaking on the shore," a United Method- conference had handled quite differently events dubbed "Ventures in God's In addition to its comprehensive re- World" and other activities such as hik- ist study Commission on the Mission of port to United Methodism's top law-mak- the case of a white minister charged in the Church agreed Aug 12-14 here as it civil court with sexually molesting a boy ing and drama. She has been a long-time ing assembly, the commission will active member of the Division of Outdoor moved toward preparing a final report propose a shorter statement on mission in a confirmation class. In the present for submission to the 1968 General Con- case, the Rev. Clifford Lloyd, 63, who Ministries. to accompany others on theology and so- Morrison, as camp director and the ference of the 9.2-million member de- cial principles In the Book of Discipline. pleaded guilty to the charge in civil court nomination. and is awaiting sentencing, asked for a clergy member of the trio, serves three Bishop Emerson S. Colaw of Minneapolis basic functions: coordination, equipment United Methodists envision their is chairman of the study panel. received retirement by mail ballot after lives as changed by grace, their church the close of the 1987 conference session. acquisition and teaching applications - Muncie High Street UMC Senior l.e., the "software." as formed by grace and their world as Pastor Sheldon Duecker is a member of The pending civil charges were not men- transformed by grace, according to the tioned. "Our activities may range from the commission.

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church family will be proposed to school 5 million persons aided trustees when they meet Sept. 30. One op- tion calls for selling the Scarritt campus in 1986 by UM agencies to the Board of Global Ministries' DAYTON, Ohio (UMNS)-United Women's Division, with proceeds going Methodist-related health and welfare toward the formation of a Scarritt Center agencies provided care to almost 5.4 mil- for Christian Education, Church Music lion people during 1986, according to sta- and Missions at Duke University in Dur- tistics compiled by the church's ham, N.C. The campus would be used for Association of Health and Welfare Minis- programs "yet to be determined." The tries here. The Rev. Robert F. Willner, second option calls for Scarritt and the association president, said more than Women's Division to jointly redefine the 136,000 persons received more than $208 mission to include interests of both bodies million in free health care through the 253 while retaining the landmark campus. denominationally related ministries. The survey shows that "we are, in fact, a very significant ministry...in the United Methodist heritage," Dr. Willner said. Emphasis on 'vital congregations' urged Support sought for NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) Ground broken at Hamilton Farm Crisis statement — How local churches become vi- tal centers for making faithful Chris- COLUMBUS, Ohio (UMNS)-In an tian disciples was the focus of a consulta- for educational addition effort to garner grass-roots support for a tion Sept. 1-2 here in preparation for a THIS UNUSUAL three-handled shovel was used in ground-breaking cere- proposed churchwide resolution on the denominationwide effort to be launched monies July 26, as Hamilton Church (Fort Wayne District) prepares to construct farm crisis, the United Methodist Rural next year by the United Methodist Coun- an educational addition. It will include classrooms, fellowship hall, kitchen and Fellowship mapped plans here in late Au- cil of Bishops. The bishops' Committee some remodeling of the present facility. Taking part in turning the first shovels of gust to seek 50,000 signatures of support on Episcopal Initiatives heard presenta- earth (above) are members of the building committee. Pastor is the Rev. Her- for the statement. The proposed legisla- tions from the pastor of a 4,000-member schel E. Murry, standing at far right. tion going to the 1988 General Conference church in Memphis, Tenn.; two women calls for strategic changes in church, clergy; a seminary sociologist; Hispanic government and financial institution poli- and Korean pastors and a retired bishop cies and practices toward farmers and who has done research on thriving con- their families. The statement also calls gregations. Committee chairman Bishop on farmers to practice more careful culti- C. Dale White of New York said his col- vation and stewardship of the land. leagues on the Council of bishops are de- liberately waiting until the General Two options on Council on Ministries and the 1988 Gen- eral Conference act on a missional prior- Scarritt considered ity so that the initiative will coordinate with total church commitments. The ef- Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp has an- Dennis W. Flaugher to Pekin Em- NASHVILLE, Tenn. fort will build on the "mandate for nounced the following ministerial ap- manuel, New Albany District, from (UMNS)—Two options for keeping the shalom" expressed in the council's ear- pointment changes is the Indiana area: Northwest Texas Conference effective 10.5-acre property of United Methodism's lier initiative on the nuclear crisis, NORTH June 15. Scarritt Graduate School here within the Bishop White added. Wayne E. Anderson to Pleasant Michael Gore to Memphis/Pleasant Hill, Logansport District, from Lapel Grove Charge, New Albany District, Ford Street, Kokomo District, effective from Memphis, New Albany District, ef- Sept. 1. fective July 15. Ingathering (Continued from page 1). James Andrews to Michigan City Charles R. Heath to Indianapolis ist Sarah Kittle, music director of the Classroom. Persons will go to their Hillcrest, Calumet District, from West- Southport (associate), Indianapolis East Columbus (Ind.) United Methodist school site as identified by the banner. ville, Calumet District, effective Aug. 1. Southeast District, from Retirement ef- Milton H. Gould Jr. to Parish Plus, fective Oct. 1. Church. She has made solo appearances From 2:55 to 3:20 there will be in- Janet Jones to Indianapolis Broad- with several major groups, in addition to formal meetings of the various Operation Calumet District, from Appointment Be- being an accomplished conductor and Classroom school groups. yond the Local Church effective June 1. way (Intern), Indianapolis Northeast music director. She holds both the B.A. There will also be displays and Arleon L. Kelley to Appointment District (first appointment) June 15. Beyond the Local Church, Director New Steven D. Miller to Fishers (asso- and master's degree from Indiana Uni- booths. ciate), Indianapolis Northeast District versity School of Music. Entertainment as part of the "Bob York State Council of Churches from ABLC effective Oct. 1. (first appointment) effective June 15. Those coming to Westfield might and John Show" will begin at 3:20. Robert F. Pollock to Palestine wish to bring lawn chairs and/or blanket. Participants will begin to move to- Ronald C. Mann to Walton/Anoka, Logansport District (first appointment) First/Grace, Olney (111.) District, from Banners will be in place by 2:15. ward the gym at around 4:45 for the clos- Leave of Absence effective June 15. Each district is assigned to one of 10 ing program and celebration, to be effective July J9. schools being supported by Operation completed at 6:15. Ronald Moore to Grass Creek, Lo- Mark Royster to Bethel/Smith gansport District, from Grass Creek/ Campground, New Albany District, (first Olive Branch, Logansport District, effec- appointment) effective June 15. tive June 1. Stephen M. Spencer to Freetown, David L. Overmyer to Maple Bloomington District, from Alert, New For You at Cokesbury! Grove (St. Joe County), South Bend Dis- Castle District, effective Sept. 1. trict (first appointment) effective Aug. Laurence L. Stewart to Vincennes 20. First (associate), Vincennes District, Larry G. Owens to Lapel Ford from Lizton, Indianapolis West District, Church Furniture Street, Kokomo District, from Monroe- effective Oct. 15. ville East Liberty, Fort Wayne District, William Waugh to Freedom, You can get the effective Sept. 1. Bloomington District, from Freetown church furniture and Robert Peiffer to Rochester Grace Parish, Bloomington District, effective furnishings you need (associate), Logansport District (first Julyl. from Cokesbury: appointment) effective June 21. Everett L. Woodscock to Indianap- pulpits, communion Jeffrey L. Simmons to Muncie olis Broadway (Parish Visitor/Mission tables and rails, altar Avondale, Muncie District, from Pleas- Education), Indianapolis Northeast Dis- tables, flower stands, ant Mills, Marion District, effective Sept. trict, from Retirement effective Aug 1. baptismal fonts, pulpit 1. chairs, and more! Maria Woods to Westville, Calumet District, from Alexandria Joyce Chapel/ Kairos offers helps Free furniture catalog Elwood Trinity, Kokomo District, effec- available. tive Aug. 1. for second marriages SOUTH Since 1789. Joe F. Bottorff to Indianapolis "Not necessarily the Brady Cokesbury serves the North (associate), Indianapolis West Dis- Bunch" could be the title for a group ex- people who serve trict, from Appointment Beyond the perience being offered for couples who the church. Local Church effective Sept. 1. have been married before and bring a Gary E. Cavanaugh to Leave of Ab- child or more to a remarried family. The Satisfaction guaranteed. sence from Greenwood (associate), Indi- real title is "Together, Together for the Very First Time." It is an eight-week ex- anapolis Southeast District, effective perience on Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. Aug. 1; Jay A. Coahran to Indianapolis 4, from 7:30-0 p.m. at Indianapolis North Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Northeast Church. The sessions will be led by Ed and Castleton Plaza District, from Terre Haute First, Terre Susan Alley, both clinical members of the ^) Cokesbury 8236 Center Run Road Haute District, effective Oct. 1. William H. Davidson to Evansville American Association for Marriage and Indianapolis, IN 46250 Wesley, Evansville District (first ap- Family Therapy, and members of a re- (377; 849-755/ pointment) effective July 1. married family. Cost is $20 per couple Beverley J. Faulk to Appointment per session. Books • Bibles • Church Supplies Beyond the Local Church from West Ohio For more Information, call Kairoa Conference effective July 31. Corporation, 259-7305. rTTT" L2MM3 PAQE 28 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • September, 1987; Grammy nominee, Petra, to be featured at South Christfest

Three thousand youth and adults THIS from across southern Indiana are ex- pected to rock to the beat of the gospel Nov. 8 at the Indiana University Audito- MONTH rium. Christfest, the South Conference youth rally, will feature the Christian rock group, Petra, one of the top contem- porary Christian music groups in the na- tion. SOUTH In 1984,1965, and 1986 Petra was nominated for a Grammy Award in the FOUNDATION Contemporary Gospel Group category. They also have received several Dove INSERT Award nominees, including artist of the Pages 13-16 year, group of the year, and album of the year. Petra was started in Fort Wayne by Bob Hartman and three other Chris- tian friends interested in sharing their Christianity through contemporary INDIANA UM music in 1972. Hartman remains the lead singer and principal songwriter in the CHILDREN'S band, which has just released its newest HOME REPORT album, "This Means War." The doors will open at 3:15 p.m. Pages 17-20 From 4-4:30 p.m. Conference Council on Youth Ministries President, Stacy Childs, will share information on upcoming events and present the youth group of the year award. The concert is from 4:30-7 p.m. Youth leaders may want to allow OPERATION extra time for counseling and prayer for CLASSROOM youth who make new commitments to Christ. INGATHERING Tickets will be $7 if order is post- marked by Oct. 5. After that date, tickets Page 1 will be $10 and will also go on sale to the general public. This increases the chance for a sellout. Five free albums will be given for orders of more than 10 tickets; eight albums for orders of 25 tickets. Youth leaders will also receive a free packet of information and materials. CIVIL RIGHTS Tickets can be obtained through RALLY the South Conference Office, do Nancy Baxley, P.O. Box 5008, Bloomington, IN Page 4 47402. Full payment must be sent to re- ceiveVVI W%r HbllCMI,tickets. ~PETRA, 9 well-known Christian contemporary band, is coming to Christfest.

DePauw fund drive tops $1.2 Cable news story EDDIE FOX of UM opposition INTERVIEW million: mav be U.S. record A record $121,614,165 was commit- ment of faculty and staff salaries ($6 to Bork in error Page 8 ted to DePauw University's Sesquicen- million), special projects ($16 million), tennial Campaign, DePauw President the endowment of special academic pro- United Methodist pastors in In- Robert G. Bottoms announced Sept. 8. grams ($7 million) and $11 million for the diana and elsewhere have been re- The amount, including cash and de- Annual Fund which bolsters operating ceiving calls from concerned church ferred gifts, is believed to be the largest expenses. members about a news story carried SCHOOLS OF sum ever raised by a private liberal arts Specific applications include new the weekend of Sept. 12-13 on Cable college in the nation. It is in the top 35 monies for endowed science scholar- News Network (CNN). CHRISTIAN campaigns among all the nation's univer- ships, an expanded convocation series, The CNN account reported the sities, according to The Chronicle of major building renovations, visiting pro- United Methodist Church has gone on MISSION Higher Education (Sept. 2). fessorships, new laboratory equipment, record in opposition to the appoint- The campaign ended June 30, coin- faculty development resources for re- ment of President Ronald Reagan's Page 21 ciding with the conclusion of the univer- search, publishing and special leaves, ex- nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, sity's year-long celebration of its 150th panded library acquisitions, curriculum Robert S. Bork. anniversary. initiatives and a larger faculty. This is in error. No group DePauw announced its campaign within the church has made such a in 1963 with an initial goal of $90 million. Alumni gave $100.8 million, ac- statement. Moreover, the only body That was raised to $100 million 20 months counting for more than 83 percent of all which can officially speak for "the RELIGION later; this goal was surpassed by more gifts. Non-alumni contributed $10.2 mil- church" as a whole is the quadren- than $21 million. lion and another $10.8 million came from nial General Conference. AND MEDIA Outstanding high school students corporations, foundations, religious CNN apparently based its will be the main beneficiaries. More than groups and other organizations. There story on a study document sent by Page 24-25 $51 million is earmarked for student were 18,450 donors to the campaign, with the Women's Division (United Meth- scholarships. Another $30 million will be 26 donors making gifts of $1 million or odist Women) calling on UMW lead- added to the university's endowment for more. ership to examine Bork's record on non-scholarship purposes. DePauw, located in Greencastle, is civil rights, womens issues, etc., and Other areas to receive major infu- one of three United Methodist-related then correspond with their senators, sions of new funds include the endow- universities in Indiana. pro or con, depending on individual conclusions. In North Apparently CNN employed ■ i some less-than-precise reporting oo to . i methods and assumed the UMC op- 3" Central American task force organized posed Bork because of the UMW r study document. UM News Service 1— B -4 • A Central American task force has contact Dick Royal, acting chair, to vol- officials in Washington and Nashville o ' 1 » i been authorized by the North Conference unteer their help. He can be reached at called the error to CNN's attention -4 r- Board of Church and Society. Purpose of 7143 Olcott Ave., Hammond, IN 46323, and they then dropped the story. ^*< ■> III Q- 1 i ►-H the group will be to provide information phone 219445-2195. The Indiana Area Communica- -H X and background materials about Central Other committee members are: tions Office has received a number of » z> America and the United States govern- the Rev. Peggy Arter, Delphi; the Rev. phone calls on the issue. Q =5 » •» i 3 ment's policies there. and Mrs. Lester Bill, South Bend; Connie * .^3 The task force will share historical, Bowman, Rochester; the Rev. and Mrs. » -Z< 4» «-; ' * ni •4M.Z Members of the group hope to or- Help eliminate duplicate mail- * O ozu ganize study groups in each district and ings of HUM to your household. Clip » -* -*^-*'J help arrange programs and resources for the labels from each copy sent to * >-40£te Si # * < 3 local churches. The group's goal is that your address, and indicate which most churcnes m the conference will be label is the correct one. Send to: able to have at least one activity on Cen- Catch the Spirit Hoosier United Methodist tral America within the next year. QTHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1100 W. 42nd St. Any resource people are asked to Indianapolis, IN 46206

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