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Volume 50 No. 9 jJDN 2 9 Tfc hf It Was A Great Day! Dr. James T. Honored At C WVIW ■ , « ... -w S . v Commencement Stewardship means management. A steward is one who is a manager; he does not own the property. The owner has entrusted his possessions to the steward to supervise and manage, and has the right to demand an accounting from the steward at any time. God is the Owner of this world and all that is in it. “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” (Ps. 24:1). He owns us because He created us - in His own image. He made man a little lower than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5). But man fell from this high estate. He fell into sin, and became the victim of Satan. Now Chairman of Trustees, Mr. J. Dale all of us are by nature sinful; for we are Murphy and Dr. James T. Jeremiah - born in sin and are unable to free our­ Chancellor. selves from our sinful nature. There is During commencement exercises at Lovely New Northfield Church Auditorium only one way of freedom -- and that way has been provided by God. He sent His Cedarville College on June 3rd, many ex­ June 4th, 1978 was a great day at Northfield Baptist Church as they dedicated their Son to earth to pay the price and pur­ citing activities took place as the 223 new sanctuary and office complex. The building dedication service was held at 10:30 a.m. chase us from sin and death. When we seniors of the last class to graduate under with 543 in attendance. Dr. James T. Jeremiah was the guest speaker for the morning accept Christ as Saviour, then we are President Dr. James T. Jeremiah received and afternoon services that day. Greetings were extended to the congregation from: Rev. redeemed by His Precious blood. their awards, honors, and degrees. . Earl Umbaugh, our State Missionary; Mr. Edward S. Crider, the Architect; Mr. William (I Peter 1:18, 19). In I Cor. 6:20, we Many moments of recognition took Buhrow, President of the financial institution that gave the loan; and Rev. Don Matheny, read, “Ye are bought with a price: place for President Jeremiah who after Chairman of the Hebron Association. The church choir presented special music at both therefore glorify God in your body, and 25 years of faithful service moves into of the aforementioned services, in addition to other special musical selections from mem­ in your spirit, which are God’s. God the role of Chancellor as he turns the bers of the church. is our Owner, because He created us and presidency over to President-elect Rev. The building committee members conducted guided tours of the building after each of redeemed us; and now we are His stew­ Paul Dixon. the services, concluding with refreshments in the fellowship hall after the morning and ards. Whatever we may possess comes During the commencement exercises, afternoon services. directly from God. He has entrusted the Chairman of the Trustees, Mr. J. The 7:00 pjn. service had a strong missionary emphasis with the choir presenting the to us certain possessions and, as Owner, Dale Murphy, took the occasion to an­ cantata,“THE GREATEST STORY YET UNTOLD” by Eugene Clark. The guest speaker He has the right to call us to give an nounce the naming of the college chapel in the evening service was Dr. David Seymour, on leave from Chad, Africa. A number of account of that which we have received. as The James T. Jeremiah Chapel. the missionaries that “NBC” helps to support joined with them for the day and were He does not ask, “What have you?” But Dr. Jeremiah plans to continue to present for this climactic service. He asks, “What are you doing with what serve the Lord as Chancellor for many The church praises the Lord for the lovely facility that He has provided for them, you have?” more years at Cedarville College. and for the good response on Dedication Day. They were particularly thankful for the two professions of faith made in the morning service. Our Lord taught stewardship. In Bible times, stewardship represented a posi­ tion of honor, trust, and great respon­ Westlake Church sibility. As we look at the parables of Total giving to Christ, we find that nearly half of them Hosts F.B.H.M. have to do with stewardship and the right use of property. The doctrine of R&R stewardship was taught and practiced in Field Council Meeting the early New Testament churches. (Acts 2:44,45). Paul often wrote con­ to date cerning stewardship in his epistles. He taught that everything we do as stewards The Beautiful Westlake Church must be done in love. (I Cor. 13:3); that *5,233.86 we must, first of all, give ourselves to God (Rom. 12:1; II Cor. 8:1-5); and Churches giving in May-June, 1978 that in our giving we must be faithful, Abbe Road - Elyria Take Note cheerful, regular, and give in propor­ Calvary - Coshocton tion to that which God has given to Fallsburg - Frazeyberg Council Members No August Issue us. (I Cor. 4:2; II Cor. 9:7; I Cor. 16:2). First - Findlay During "Coffee Break" We wish to remind our readers that After we have given our very selves to Grace - Canton the next issue of THE OHIO INDE­ to God, then we must be faithful stew­ Grace - London The Grace Baptist Church of West­ ards of those things entrusted to us -­ lake, Ohio, was the host church to the PENDENT BAPTIST will not be off Immanuel - Columbus the press and in the mail until Sept­ our time, our talents, and our treasure. Lakeview - Dundee Midwest Field Council of the F.B.H.M. One of the best ways we can use our ember 1 st or thereabouts. Memorial - Columbus missionaries. David Muck and others treasure is to support the OARBC “R from the home office in Elyria, took part During the summer months, it is our custom, primarily for financial and R” Fund. Our State fellowship of in the various sessions which were inter­ Churches has been richly blessed in past reasons, to combine the months of But soon they will retire. Then their spersed with coffee breaks and fellow­ years through the dedicated ministries June and July in one issue and the material needs must be provided by ship. Missionaries and their families of our brother Earl Umbaugh and Don months of August and September these whom they have faithfully served. came from as far west as Iowa and Wis­ Moffat. We should never forget the into one issue as well. The remain­ May God help our churches to give to consin as well as a number of the states exhortation of I Cor. 9:14. God will der of the year the O.I.B. goes forth the “R and R” Fund so their needs will in between. Host, Pastor Ralph Burns, continue to bless our precious fellowship on a monthly basis. In other words, be adequately met in our challenge and who is also treasurer of the Mission, and strengthen our churches through we publish but ten issues each year. prayer. helped to make the time an enjoyable the lives of these servants, Brother Earl Albert Tassell one for the missionaries. Umbaugh and Don Moffat. O A R BC Council of 12 .2 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978

T h e O h io COUNCIL OF TWELVE Independent Baptist

— Published Monthly by — Chairman William E. Abernathy TH E t>HIO ASSOCIATION OF 3417 Palmetto St. at Derrer Rd. REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCHES Columbus, Ohio 43204 Office of Publication Vice-Chairman Robert N. Barrett The Ohio Independent Baptist is printed at Central Ohio Printing Corp. 30 S. Oak Amherst, Ohio 44001 St., London, Ohio 43140. Secretary W. Paul Jackson SECOND CLASS POSTAGE paid at Box 12 London, Ohio 43140. Cedarville, Ohio 45314 PO STM A STER: Please send Form 3579 to The Ohio Independent Baptist T reasurer William A. Brock Box No. 160 4663 Trabue Rd. Xenia, Ohio 45385 Columbus, Ohio 43228 EDITORIAL OFFICE: Program Chairman William F. Russell Box No. 160 Rte. No. 6 Xenia, Ohio 45385 Millersburg, Ohio 44654 Rates of Subscription: $2.00 per year; $5.00 for three years; Single issue 20 Missionary Chairman Fred Crown, Jr. Fostoria Rd. and Plaza St. cents. Your Editorial Office should have Findlay, Ohio 45840 all news and advertising copy in hand no later than 30 days prior to printing. Ad- Education Chairman Albert Tassell vertising rates will be sent on request. 2037 Courtland Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45212 STAFF Editor A. Donald Moffat Youth Work Chairman Larry D. Engle Box 160 5612 West Bancroft St. Xenia, Ohio 45385 Toledo, Ohio 43615

Circulation Manager Stuart L. Chaffee Lawrence G. Fetzer 5650 Far Hills Ave. Box 160 Dayton, Ohio 45429 Xenia, Ohio 45385 David L. Moore 12601 Cedar Rd. Women’s Editor Mrs. Earl D. Umbaugh Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44106 2150 Marhofer Avenue Stow, Ohio 44224 Bruce H. Snyder 4207 W. Laskey Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43623 State Missionary Earl D. Umbaugh 2150 Marhofer Avenue Donald B. Winters 2435 Eakin Rd. Stow, Ohio 44224 Columbus, Ohio 43204 The Rev. J. Emerson Russell, artist-preacher, and former art director at Cedarville College, is now available for Bible Conferences. He may be addressed at 4 Tecumseh Drive, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Men's Retreat 1978 On a wet and cloudy May 18th they came from as near as Millersburg and as far as Toledo, Jamestown and Sharon, Pa. 2 A H ym n 3s B o rn for the annual OARBC Men’s Retreat. A BY CLINT \ B O N N E R j T ' When we numbered the host, 187 men April and May found us in meetings in were accounted for and among them Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, Wyoming they brought 19 pastors. The fellowship and back here in Ohio. These were two was outstanding as the brethren gathered My Jesus, I Love Thee very, very busy months and, in grace, the around the Word and around the table. Lord blessed! A hymn is nearly a century old before the We were unable to make the trip to Austin Plew, president of FBHM, author is known. Florida in June and attend the national led us into the book of Ephesians for GARBC conference. We had to cancel some very practical and foundational Three quarters of a century ago New Eng­ largest pulpits in Massachusetts, among them land’s renowned Baptist minister, A .). Gor­ being famous Tremont Temple. our two weeks of special meetings (Miami truths. His messages were timely and don sat in his Boston study and thumbed Doctor Gordon composed his tune for “ My and Melbourne). Lois’ dad was very weak. heart warming. Dr. Quentin Kenoyer, through an English hymnbook. Thy hymnal Jesus, I Love Thee and the hymn has been a We realized he could slip away to be with had been published in 1864 and bore the title, favorite ever since. It is found in select collec­ missionary to Assam, India under Baptist "The London Hymn Book.” The words to a tions along with the stately works of Watts, the Lord any moment and we felt we Mid-Missions, taught a missions seminar number under the title, “ My Jesus, I Love Wesley, Newton' and Cowper. And it has with­ should stay up north somewhat nearer to class and showed a visual on India and the Thee," so impressed Dr. Gordon that, in his stood the finecomb criticism of scholarly edi­ Chicago. Should the Lord take him, we opinion, the music fell short of doing the lyric tors for the most exacting hymnals of many world’s need. The men responded with justice. There was no way of knowing who denominations. would go immediately to be with mother an offering of $294.16. the author was as the publisher simply put It would have been interesting had Dr. G or­ Ketcham to be of help to her. "Anonym ous" over the verses. But Dr. Gor­ don known who the anonymous author was. On the fun and practical side of the don determined to give the unknown author In very recent years the name of the writer In grace, the Lord is keeping us busy his just due with a tune worthy of the inspir­ has come to light. His name was William this summer doing Sunday supply preach­ retreat, the following men took home ing words. Ralph Featherstone and he wrote his hymn ing. Our schedule for July and August trophies: Pastor - 1st place, Pastor Tom Andoniram Judson Gordon, D.D. (named just after his conversion in Toronto in 1858. Fillinger of Jamestown; 2nd place - Pas­ for the pioneer Baptist missionary) was one of Featherstone died 20 years later, at the age of is as follows: the last century’s most able editors of religi­ 36. He was born in 1842, and that is the point tor Merlyn Jones of Defiance; Rifle ous materials. He wrote several successful that would have been really interesting. “ My shoot - Greg Murphy, Defiance; Trap books, edited two hymnals, composed music Jesus, I Love Thee’’was written by a Canadian July 2 - Bucyrus, Ohio (Lighthouse and, before he died in 1895, held some of the boy just 16 years old. Baptist Church) shoot - 1st place, Jack Mitchell, Fellow­ July 3-7 Skyview Ranch (Family Wk.) ship of Lorain; 2nd place Larry Bauer, My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, I’ll love Thee in lire, I will love Thee in death July 9 - Orange Village, Ohio (Beth­ Defiance; Golf - nearest to the pin, Phil For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest lehem Baptist Church) Vine, Fellowship of Lorain. My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art Thou; me breath; July 16 - Cedarville, Ohio (Grace Bap­ If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. And say when the death-dew lies cold on my tist Church) brow; - The men took a special offering for I love thee because Thou hast first loved me, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. July 23- Chicago, Illinois (Maranatha Skyview Baptist Ranch to help install And purchased my pardon on Calvary's Baptist Church) tree; In mansions of glory and endless delight, July 30- Findlay, Ohio (First Baptist three new doors and eight porch roofs I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy I ’ll ever adore Thee in Heaven so bright, C hurch) on the cabins. It amounted to $225 brow; I ’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, Aug. 6 - Pataskala, Ohio (Bethel Bap­ toward the project cost of $580. If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. tist Church) Aug. 13- Pataskala, Ohio (Bethel Bap­ Next year the Men’s Retreat will begin tist Church) Thursday noon, May 17, 1979 and con­ Aug. 18-20 Tiffin, Ohio (Calvary Bap­ tist Church) clude on Saturday, May 19. Make your Aug. 27 - THIS IS AN OPEN DATE plans NOW for one of the greatest times of Christian fellowship, the Men’s Retreat of the OARBC at Skyview Baptist Ranch. We begin our FALL SCHEDULE of evangelistic meetings in September. For . that month our schedule reads as follows:

Sept. 3 - 8 Troy, Illinois (First Baptist MINISTRIES CXV THE CHILDREN'S GOSPEL HOUR, INC. C hurch) Henry C. Geiger, Executive Director — Livingston, Tenn. 38570 Sept. 10 - 15 Springfield, Illinois (Ber- ean Baptist Church) Presenting Jesus Christ to Youth by Radio and TV 4 TECUMSEH DR, Sept. 17-22 Verona, Wisconsin (Mem­ PRAY FOR THE SALVATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS orial Baptist Church) CHILLICOTHE, OHIO - 45601 The Children's Gospel Hour is now on 90 radio and 40 T V stations each week. Sept. 24 - 28 Sharon, Pennsylvania PHONE <614) 772 1453 Pray that many boys and girls will receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour and that Charleston Baptist Church) more stations will schedule our Gospel series. • PULPIT SUPPLY In Ohio hear the program on: K Z A K - FM, Cleveland - Saturdays 6:00 A.M. Thanks to all who pray for us! Lois’ • SPECIAL OCCASIONS WAWR - FM, Bowling Green - Sundays 10:00 A.M. W SPD - TV . Ch. 13, Toledo - Sundays 7:30 A.M. records are selling - slowly. Why not • FREELANCE ART order yours today! . JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 3 A New Pastor ABWE Missionaries Next Year___Israel In Appreciation A t Berea Church Visit Communist China Editor’s Note: The following is the APRIL For Dedicated Service form letter of "the Ambachers” . This news is nothing short of a miracle! How long has it been since YO U prayed that God would open the door to that dark land? There are believers there that stand in need of your prayers!

Dear Praying Friends: On March 11, 1978, our family became the first ABWE personnel in 28 years to make a trip into Communist China. Lyn L. to R. - jlev. Charles Pausley, Dr. and and I, accompanied by Kristi, Lori and Mrs. Muck, Mrs. and Rev. Austin Plew. Brent, left Hong Kong on Saturday morn­ In March the Executive Committee ing by train. We crossed the border and of the Fellowship of Baptists for Home passed through the immigration and Missions joined the office family at a customs formalities. Then, after lunch on banquet during which Dr. and Mrs. Ken­ the Chinese side of the border at Shum Dr. Robert Gromacki neth A. Muck were presented with a Chun, we boarded the express train for Rev. Derwin G. Hauser plaque in honor of their ministry with the two hour, 90 mile trip to Canton. In the homes of many Jewish families The Rev. Derwin G. Hauser has accep­ during Passover, the statement is made: the Mission. Inscribed on it was, “Pre­ There, we were taken to the Dongfang sented to Dr. Kenneth A. Muck, Presi­ ted a call from the Berea Baptist Church “Next year in Jerusalem.” They want Hotel, a large, new, fairly modern build­ dent Emeritus in acknowledgment of of Berea, Ohio to become their new ing. A short time later we left on our to return to the city of David to enjoy pastor. Our brother began his duties the blessings of the restoration and the inspired and dedicated service, 1959 - first tour of the city. We went to a mus­ 1977. Awarded by the F.B.H.M. Na­ there on or about July 1st. possible establishment of the Messianic eum where many pictures, signs and tional Council, 1978.” Pastor Hauser comes to Berea from Kingdom. slogans talked about how westerners, Dr. Muck has not' terminated his Vestal, New York where he had a most The eyes of regenerate Bible believers and especially missionaries, had been service for the Lord since retirement, fruitful and blessed ministry serving as are also focused on the tiny state of imperialists. The guides seemed upset but is continuing to hold Bible and pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church. Israel. They view the beginning of the that I could read the captions. After missionary conferences in churches Pastorates, prior to his ministry in Vestal, modem state of Israel (1948) and the supper we went to a dreary Chinese across the country. were at Breesport and Holmesville, New “cultural park” with halls of pictures capture of Jerusalem (1967) as events of York. of several Communist heroes. prophetic significance. Active in church-related associations, On March 12, we went to several de­ Some Christians have had the privilege Mr. Hauser served on the Council of Ten partment stores. As soon as we spoke in and joy of visiting Israel. They have seen AVAILABLE FOR . .. for the Empire State Fellowship of Regu­ Cantonese we quickly attracted a crowd. the archaeological sites of ancient cities Pulpit Supply and/or Interim Ministry lar Baptist Churches, Past Chairman We were also able to leave the tour and such as Jericho, Megiddo, Hazor, and Rev. Clayton J. Bates of the Board of the Independent Baptist walk down to the Pearl River, spotting Caeserea. They have wet their fingers 623 School Avenue Camping Association (LAMOKA BAP­ with the waters of the Sea of Galilee, many places where Robert Morrison, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 TIST CAMP), and Chairman of CAMPUS the Dead Sea, and the Jordan River. first Protestant missionary to China in Phone (216)928-6231 BIBLE FELLOWSHIP of BroomeCounty, 1807, had lived and worked. We next They have touched the wailing wall and New York. went to the Canton Zoo, Asia’s largest, the Dome of the Rock. They have driven Rev. Hauser was born in Linden, with everything from panda bears to a by blooming deserts. Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Practi­ house cat. In the afternoon we drove to Many who have gone once want to re­ cal Training School of Johnson City, a ceramics factory in Fushan City, 25 turn. Others who have never gone have New York and has completed courses miles to the southwest. Talking on the thought about the trip. Here is a new Lois Moffat of study at the Baptist Bible Seminary street here, we quickly attracted a crowd opportunity to go. I at the (formerly of), Johnson City, New York. of 100 or more, friendly, and peppering At the end of this year, Dr. Robert keyboard Mrs. Hauser is the former Rosemarie us with questions. That night, we watch­ Gromacki, chairman of the Bible De­ Beckley of Hagerstown, Maryland. “The ed an acrobatics performance in the partment at Cedarville College, will lead Hausers” have four children - Melody Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, attended a tour. He is known in GARBC churches 12 beautiful piano solos that mag­ (now Mrs. John McCann), Margene, by more than 5,000. as a conference speaker and as an author nify and exalt the Lord! Michelle and Marc. of six major books. He has taught for 18 On Monday, we spent most of the day Records— cassettes— 8-tracks We welcome “the Hausers” to our Ohio at a commune in Huahsien County, years at the college. Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The dates for the tour are December Available for $6 each about 25 miles north of Canton. We We are confident their ministry will be (this includes cost of mailing) went first to the commune’s hospital, 25, 1978 - January 3, 1979. The tour will leave New York City at about 7 pjn. one of blessing to the folk at the Berea which was very primitive. Equipment church and to our OARBC program. on Christmas night. This will give individ­ Order from: seemed to be from the 1930s. Again, we uals and families time to open their gifts Don Moffat were able to talk with many people away that morning and fly to New York that Box 160 from the guides, and we got the chance afternoon. For many, there is a let down X e n ia ,O H 45385 Scioto Hills to enter several homes. Life on the commune, with a population of 68,000, after the Christmas preparations, but this Reservation Update was spartan. On Monday night, we went trip can provide an exciting climax. The weather is mild in Israel at this to a farewell feast at the North Garden We want to say a big . . . . time of the year; thus the tour will also Restaurant, Canton’s best. The food IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT was unique, but not as good as Hong provide a break from the winter weather l THANK YOU! Kong! here in the States. ) BEST OF ISRAEL TOUR The tour price is $1079. For couples Canton is certainly drab. Everyone ) for your financial gifts during the Special and families, a discount will be avail­ DEC. 25-JAN. 3 wears dark clothing, and streets, homes ) (EVE. FLIGHT FROM N. Y.) Offering Sunday for the Steed-McKeever and other buildings are very dimly lit. able. This trip could be a wonderful Memorial Chapel. God is greatly blessing Christmas gift for the pastor and his \ W R IT E TO: There are very few private cars, but quite ) in this very vital project. We now have a few busses, and thousands of bicycles. wife provided by the church. TO UR HOST $6,300 given for the chapel construction. For more information and tour bro­ i Our guides insisted that no one in China DR. ROBERT GROMACKI chures, please write to: I today believes in religion, which the Com­ CHAIRMAN, BIBLE DEPT. We still have openings in the following Dr. Robert Gromacki \ munists call superstition. But he seemed CEDARVILLE COLLEGE camp weeks: Cedarville College unsatisfied by his own answers. We felt ) C E D A R V IL L E , OHIO 45314 Cedarville, Ohio 45314 Jr. High - July 10-15 that our time in China gave us a thrilling •___ Sr. High-July 17-22 new vision for these 900 millions, and Junior - July 24 - 29 we left with the unshaken conviction Junior/Jr. High - July 31 - August 5 that God has not forgotten this great land. It will be exciting to see what James A. McKee TWO IMPORTANT RETREATS - His plan includes for China! Ladies’ Retreat - September 7 - 9 Sincerely in Christ, Christian Men’s Retreat - September 29 - 30 (signed) - "The Ambachers" Funeral Service MISSIONARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM SERVICE “Pastor, let me help you promote missions in your church” 216/585-3555 I can arrange your missionary conference for you • Contact the missionaries serving Lake, Cuyahoga and Geauga counties • Do all the necessary correspondence • Provide suggestions to create conference interest we Suwe, write wtl 7M&n, • Instruct the missionaries to provide you with a picture, bio­ graphical sketch, time of arrival ebfiecia//y, wrvto /Jiem w/io ame o f tJte /urutwhdcf fiuM .. V. ben ivendrick PLAN NOW, WRITE TO ME. Rev. V. Ben Kendrick, Deputation Coordinator 6; /C k Baptist Mid-Missions, 4205 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 4 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 team members shared the gospel with him, he openly and humbly prayed to Introducing Our Special Exhibit have faith to trust in Christ. Bill became Cedarville a new creature in Christ that day. Missions'Leader At Ohio State Fair Throughout the remainder of the week [ College News 1 God sovereignly worked in Bill’s life. Baptist Mid-Missions will once again The day after he accepted the Lord, all be setting up a large exhibit at the Ohio JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET his personal belongings and money were State Fair. This will run from August stolen. He also lost contact with his ride 1.5 through 27. This makes nine conse­ Three hundred students attended to Athens, Ohio where he is continuing cutive years that Baptist Mid-Missions Cedarville’s Junior-Senior Banquet held his education at Ohio University. Our has had an exhibit at the Fair. on Friday evening, May 12. The Fawcett leader, Pastor Green, offered Bill a ride Last year, the Jewish workers were Center for Tomorrow at Ohio State Uni­ with the team as far as Cedarville. Dur­ not available to set up the exhibit. They versity in Columbus, Ohio was chosen ing the twenty-eight hour ride the whole asked Missionary John Baughman to be as the location. The event was sponsored team had further opportunity to share in charge in order to hold their space. The by the Junior Class, with the Seniors as with Bill about his new found faith in Lord used the exhibit to reach many with their guests. God. the gospel of Christ. The evening began at7:30 with a dinner After his conversion, Bill demon­ Dr. Allen E. Lewis For 1978 the Jewish missionaries will of roast sirloin of beef with accomp­ strated an insight for Biblical principles be setting up their exhibit with the theme anying vegetables, salad, dessert, and and a real hunger for the Word of God. by V. Ben Kendrick - “Roots in Israel” . Baptist Mid-Missions beverages. Following the meal, entertain­ He also related to us his burden for the To acquaint our readers with missionaries having a part in this year’s ment was provided by Johnny Hall, a top students at O.U. Bill was previously a the men whom God has raised up exhibit include: Leeland Crotts, Mary gospel recording soloist. Special acknow­ varsity hockey player and he showed a to direct the G.A.R.B.C. approved Crotts, Carolyn Renner, Bessie Byers, ledgements were given to Dr. James T. sincere desire to use his athletics as a missions agencies, we plan to carry Gene Bryant, Mildred Bryant, Norma Jeremiah, president of the college, and testimony for the Lord. a resume of one of the leaders Nulph, and Harold Dungy. opportunity was provided for couples Our entire team received a blessing each month. We believe this in­ Churches and/or individuals interested to have photographs taken. from the week on the beach. Each of in offering financial help for this very The evening was an enjoyable and us especially rejoiced in the opportunity formation will be of interest to you important project should send their in this special series on missions memorable event for all who attended, to be used of God in Bill’s life. We are gifts to Baptist Mid-Missions, 4205 especially for the seniors, for whom the confident that many others wili come to (Editor’s Note) Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio - 44103. banquet was the last formal affair they know the Lord because we had the Dr. Allan E. Lewis, President of All gifts should be designated - “for the participated in before graduation. chance to witness on the Ft. Lauderdale Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, Ohio State Fair Exhibit”. beach. Ohio, is the son of missionary BEACH EVANGELISM TEAM parents and was born in a mud hut in the jungles of Angola, Africa. Accepts Position With Bonnie Vesilko, a Cedarville College He later became an ice hockey freshman from Allcnroweq*Uhio, traveled star with the offer to turn profes­ University Of Dayton with one of the Beach Evangelism Teams sional with the Cleveland Barons, to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, during spring but gave up plans for an athletic break, March 17-26. Here in her own career to follow his father into the words is the story of the Lord’s blessing ministry. His early days were spent on the ministry and in the lives of indi­ in Kitchener, Ontario, where his vidual team members. Our team ministered in two host chur­ father pastored the Benton Street ches and in the homes of the church Baptist Church. Dr. Lewis’s own members. But the main purpose of experience in the pastorate covers the team centered around the sharing a period of sixteen years. of the gospel to the multitude of college Rev. Lewis is a graduate of students on the beach. Moody Bible Institute and North­ We, as a team, certainly realized the ern Baptist Seminary, both in Scriptural teaching of sowing, watering, Chicago. He received his doctor- and reaping throughout the week, es­ age degree from Grand Rapids pecially when two team members shared Baptist Theological Seminary. He with Bill Reed, a graduate of Ohio State in physical education. Two weeks prior has been President of Baptist Mid­ EDUCATION AT CEDARVILLE Dr. Maryalyce Jeremiah to our initial contact with Bill, he had Missions since 1959. happened to attend the film, “The Great The Department of Education offers instruction with the pur­ In his role as President, Dr. Dr. Maryalyce Jeremiah, Associate Planet Earth.” God worked in his life pose of providing competent, Lewis has had the privilege of Professor in Health and Physical Edu­ even before he arrived in the beach. The enthusiastic, and dedicated visiting a number of major mis­ cation, recently announced that she was seed had been planted. Bill eagerly inquir­ teachers for public, Christian sion fields of the world. Having resigning from Cedarville College to go to ed about the end times and told us about and missionary schools. grown up in missions, he is well the University of Dayton where she will his search for real purpose. After the be women’s head basketball coach. versed in that particular field. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCA­ Baptist Mid-Missions is the A graduate of Cedarville College and world’s largest independent Baptist Central State University, Dr. Jeremiah TION APPROVED Honored Approval by the State of Ohio mission agency. It was founded in completed her M.A. in 1967 and obtained her Ph.D. in 1973 from the Ohio State Mr. John D. Mellinger of the Cedar Department of Education has 1920 and is composed of 1150 been granted to Cedarville Col­ personnel in 35 countries around University. Hill Baptist Church in Cleveland Heights, Coach Jeremiah will inherit a strong Ohio recently received the Cleveland lege to offer programs leading the world. team that won the Small College Rcgionals area Award of the English Speaking to the four-year Ohio teaching and finished ninth in the nation. Union of the United States. This is a certificate in Elementary Educa­ special award given to students studying tion, Kindergarten-Elementary Because You Prayed in England during 1978-79. Education, Secondary Education, being planted. Just now the clinic is Brother Mellinger also received one of and Special Teaching. Students Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Esson in Hilon- involved in the planting of six churches the Phi Beta Kappa prizes given to college completing programs leading to gos, Leyte, Philippines are involved in a in the area, two of which are so distant sophomores with outstanding scholar­ Ohio certification will be able medical ministry at Leyte Baptist Clinic. that contact would not have been made ship. We congratulate Mr. Mellinger on to obtain certification in most They write, “We can tell you have not except for the drawing power of the his noteworthy achievements. other states. forgotten to pray for us and the work medical help we offer.” . . . .Earl C. Helfrick here. Here are a few evidences: Our ex­ TEACHING FIELDS cellent staff of dedicated, soul-winning . . . .taken from A B W E "Newspatch" for the Publicity Committee Secondary Education teaching Filipino co-workers, and the joyful fields include biology, book­ spirit of Christian unity God has given. keeping-basic business, chem­ ALASKAN GOLD The increasing openness to the gospel istry, communications, English, The romance of the North is captured in this series of Beauty! among our patients. In January, out of general science, health, history, 1004 attending our pre-clinic gospel E a c h V2” locket filled Earrings — Gold filled mathematics, music, physical with Gold nuggets for a Post or Easy clips services, 84 professed salvation in Christ. lasting gift. Double dome — $64.00 education, physics, political The follow-up program is working. We 18” chain - gift boxed Flat back — $38.00 science, sales-communications, have attended three baptisms recently Natural gold nugget comprehensive science, social Pendants and Earrings where several being baptized were first Earrings — 14K Posts — psychology, comprehensive so­ contacted at our clinic. Churches are Pendants gift boxed $35.00 pr. cial studies, and speech. Dome face and back — and up. $34.00 Pendants — G.F. chain - Dome face & flat back gift boxed starting at AVAILABLE FOR . . . $ 21.00 $200.00 each and up. Pulpit Supply and/or Sermons in Song. Each item will be mailed to you postage and insurance paid upon receipt of your money order. Rev. George P. Zinn Dealer inquiries invited. e d a r v i l l e Send money order to: Rt. 4, Box 315 COLLEGE GOLD 'N STONES Greenwood, Indiana 46412 A Baptist Collage of Arts and Sciences Box 636 Cedarville Ohio 45314 • Or Jam es T. Jeremiah. President Phone (317)888-2762 (Home) Sterling, Alaska — 99672 (317)888-3366 (Business) V. Christian school association conferences, JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 5 Baptist College Of several of which are national organiza­ tions. She has taught each summer since Blessings Gained Clarks Summit Honors 1973 on the faculty of the National Baptist Bible Institute for Christian School Adminis­ Through Meetings tration held at Grace College, Winona Dr. Ruth C. Haycock Lake, Indiana. College Of Clarks Summit News

FORTY-SIXTH COMMENCEMENT Baptist Bible College and School of Theology, Clarks Summit, Pa., graduated 261 from the following programs: 14 from the One-Year Certificate; 113 from 4 * - the Associate in Arts; 12 from the Three- Year Bible; 8 from the Bachelor of Sacred Music; 101 from the Bachelor of Relig­ ious Education with 39 of those in the Christian School Education program; 18 in the Local Church Education; 7 in Missions; 13 in the Pre-Seminary and 24 in the Pastoral Program; two from the Bachelor of Theology and 11 from Dr. Mark Jackson presenting Professor BBST’s Master of Divinity Program. Dr. Ruth C. Haycock Emeritus to Dr. Ruth Haycock - May 12, 1978 BOOKSTORE DEDICATED ■Dr. Ruth C. Haycock, Chairman of the Department of Christian School Educa­ Dr. Haycock is a contributing author Added to the normal commencement Evangelist Ken Lynch tion, at Baptist Bible College, completed to books published by Moody Press, activities at BBC was the dedication of her thirty-sixth year of continuous teach­ An Introduction to Evangelical Chris­ the Harold A Dahlquist Memorial Book­ Blessings were realized through the ing in this institution. She has officially tian Education, 1964; Adult Education store in the late afternoon of Commence­ ministry of Evangelist Ken Lynch of retired from the College and was awarded in The Church, 1970; and Childhood ment Day. Through the generosity of Chester, Pennsylvania when he held the status of Professor Emeritus by the Education in the Church, 1974. She is the family of Mr. Dahlquist, a former special meetings at the Pleasant Heights Board of Trustees during the forty-sixth currently preparing the manuscript for BBC trustee, a new modern and greatly Baptist Church in East Liverpool. annual commencement program, May 12. the first of a series of books in the inte­ needed, bookstore has been erected According to Pastor Clyde R. Albertson gration of Bible in school subjects to be at the northeast entrance to the cam­ Dr. Haycock first came to the College there were those who were challenged published by the Association of Christian pus. This facility, like a number of other as a student when it was known as Baptist and vital decisions were made both re­ Schools International. She has also writ­ recent buildings on campus, was erected Bible Seminary and when it met in the garding salvation and dedication of heart ten a leaflet, “What’s the Difference?” by our BBC construction crew at about First Baptist Church, Johnson City, N.Y. and life. Brother Lynch has a very pleas­ and a booklet, A School In Your Church? half the cost. The new bookstore gives It was through the influence and counsel ant and unique ministry both in music which have had wide distribution as chur­ 5000 square feet of space for offices, of Editor Don Moffat that she enrolled and the spoken word. He is most tal­ ches have become burdened for the need warehouse, and display area. Mrs. Dahl­ in BBS as a freshman in the fall of 1939. ented. He plays the violin, vibra harp, for Christian schools and have sought quist and David, one of her sons, were on She was a public school teacher in a little thermin and musical glasses. Brother help in getting them started. campus for the dedication and the unveil­ town in Minnesota, Granite Falls, when Albertson feels that Brother Lynch ing of the portrait ofMr.Dahlquist,which Mr. Moffat spoke in a weekend mission­ In addition to a number of academic should be recommended to the men is to hang in the bookstore. ary conference in First Baptist Church accomplishments, including membership of our OARBC fellowship. He may be in Phi Beta Kappa, a distinguished service contacted by writing - Ken Lynch, 1810 there and subsequently told her about the TRUSTEES INSTALLED Johnson City Bible school. At that time citation from Baptist Bible College, a Edgmont Ave., Chester, Penna. - 19103. the Moffats were with Baptist Mid-Mis­ listing in Outstanding Educators in Amer­ Two new trustees were installed at the sions and had returned from missionary ica and the BBC Alumnus of the Year CommencementProgram on May 12. The service in Brazil. Award for 1975, Dr. Haycock’s influence men are both pastors: Rev. Roger Mills, has literally reached to the four corners Calvary Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, Mich­ Rewarding For Winning Although she had majored in science of the globe as her former students put igan, and Rev. Joseph Stowell, III, Bible and math at the University of Minnesota, into practice the things learned in her Baptist Church, Kokomo, Indiana. Dr. Haycock taught English Composition classes. and some Christian education courses ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR her senior year in Seminary. After gradu­ Although she is officially retiring from full-time faculty status at BBC, Dr. Hay­ Dr. G. Arthur Woolsey, former presi­ ation in 1942 she became a part of the cock doesn’t plan to use a rocking chair dent of BBC from 1960-70, was awarded full-time faculty, which at that time num­ yet. She expects to move to Winston- , * the honor of being named Alumnus of bered five. During the almost four Salem, N. C., about August 1st, where '* the Year. A plaque of citation and a set decades of teaching here she has watched she will work on a parttime basis in the of Bookends were given Dr. Woolsey by the school grow from its infancy with Piedmont Bible College Christian School Dr. David Moore, Cleveland, Alumni some 150 students to almost 1000. She Program, continue her consultant/confer- President of BBC/BBST. The presenta­ The Winners! has seen the Lord provide acreage and ence ministry and devote a good share of tion was made as part of the Commence­ facilities from the first $25,000 prop­ time to writing. ment program. The Quiz Team of Fellowship Baptist erty in 1945, to the present multi-million Church, Lorain, Ohio was treated to a dollar complex. In those years she has steak supper for winning the First Place initiated several new programs and Trophy in the Hebron Association Quiz filled teaching needs in psychology, 'A Church Is___1 LIKE A HOSPITAL - finals. Needless to say - the steak supper - science, English, Christian education, Editor's Note: The following appeared in the as a maternity ward where babies was greatly enjoyed! Bible and other areas. At one point she church paper of the Grace Baptist Church in Westlake, Ohio. It was the pastor's message to are born again in the family of God. even directed an orchestra! She served Pictured below are: Front row (1 to r) - eight years as librarian and six years as his people. The pastor of this fine church is Spiritual broken bones are set and Rev. Ralph G. Burns. repaired by the Great Physician so Pam Cotton, Joy Williams, Dave Director of the Instructional Materials Hedrick, Laura Dimacchia and Center, which she established in 1968. that the body functions well again. Often you have heard me say how LIKE A GROCERY STORE - All Coach Mrs. Warren Johnson. Back row (1 to r) - Tim Hedrick, While her ministry at the College has important the local church is; it is kept her busy, she has been greatly in­ who come feast upon the Bread of Jeff Johnson, Sylvia Williams volved in the local church ministry as important to God too, and it looms Life and find nourishment and and Nancy Newman. well, serving on committees, teaching large on the pages of ourNewTesta- sustenance and spiritual vitamins. and counselling. Summers were some­ ment. LIKE A REAL ESTATE OFFICE - times devoted to directing daily vaca­ Membership in, and support of, Worshippers hear about a home in tion Bible schools and three summers and faithfulness to, a local church Heaven that’s free, where there’s PREFERRED RISK INS. CO. were spent directing a camp for black is scriptural. Most of the New no rent or taxes, and that can be girls in the Philadelphia area as well as Testament was written to or about theirs for a moment of genuine We specialize in other camp work. Auto local churches. Here are some faith in the Lord Jesus. Church While carrying a full teaching load in truths regarding Grace Baptist LIKE A CLOTHING STORE - Home the fifties she was commuting to Syra­ Church, which in some respects is: Our old clothes of self-righteous­ Life cuse University where she earned her LIKE A BANK - Worshippers re­ ness can be exchanged for a robe of Health master’s degree in developmental psy­ ceive uncountable riches from the His righteousness which is ac­ chology and later her Doctor of Edu­ Bible, and they can make deposits ceptable to God. Insurance for NON-DRINKERS cation degree in audio-visual education. here as they lay up treasures in Yes, Grace Baptist Church is im­ YOUR "BEST BUY" For several years she served as Chair­ heaven. portant and members ought to be man of the Division of Christian Educa­ LIKE A BEAUTY PARLOR - Dorr R. Phelps tion, Practical Theology, and Church present morning and evening on 2020 Brice Road Music. In 1967 she initiated the Chris­ Wrecked and twisted lives, and Sunday, and Wednesday evening, to lives ruined and warped by sin, may avail themselves of the above bene­ Suite 226 tian Day School Program and has gone Reynoldsburg, Ohio - 43068 on to become a nationally recognized be made beautiful again by grace fits. Phone: (614) 868-9851 authority in the field of Christian sch­ by the One who is altogether Faithfully yours, ools. Her ministry continues to widen in lovely. PASTOR BURNS 6 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 for this year. The new project was pre­ State OARBC sented. It is the “R. and R. Fund” . (Reserve and Retirement for our State Women's Missionary Missionary - Rev. Earl Umbaugh and our Heart to Heart Editor - Rev. Don Moffat.) Spring Rally Our Fall Meeting will be held at North- field Baptist Church on October 17 in Among the Women Northfield, Ohio. The next Spring April 18 began as a beautiful sunny day Meeting (1979) will be celebrating our but it ended in a downpour! However, ■Mrs. Earl Umbaugh — Women's Editor 50th anniversary of our OARBC State this did not trouble the women of THE Women’s Missionary Union. This will be WONDERFUL WORLD OF OHIO who held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in are a part of our OARBC fellowship. Toledo, Ohio on April 17, 1979. Our Children's Spiritual Welfare The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches Women’s Missionary The mothers and grandmothers who read this page have great concern for the spiritual Union met on April 18 at Graham Road welfare of their offspring. This is good and right. Job l:5(R.V.)“Job said, It may be that OARBC WOMEN'S Baptist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. The my sons have sinned and renounced God in their hearts.” What a beautiful example is MISSIONARY UNION OFFICERS theme for the day was - “Laborers To­ furnished by Job to Christian parents! He offered up prayer and sacrifice for them. When gether With God”. A welcome was Aldene Graham your girls are going among strangers, and your boys into the great ways of the world, President given by Mrs. Maria Smith, the wife Box 288 and you are unable to impose your will upon them, as in the days of childhood, you can of the pastor of the church - Rev. Lau­ Milan, Ohio - 44846 yet pray for them, casting over them the shield of intercession with strong cryings and Phone: 1-419-499-2323 rence Smith. Mrs. Joyce Ramsey, the tears. They are beyond your reach; but by faith you can move the arm of God on their wife of Pastor Harry Ramsey of the First Vice-President Maria Smith behalf. Baptist Church in La Grange, Ohio was 113 Pierce Street “It is necessary for some of us to move in society, and to attend festive gatherings. As the song leader for the day. She was Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio the Lord went to the wedding feast, and accepted Simon’s invitation, so must we. The 44221 assisted by Mrs. Cheryl Jenkins at the sphere of our life lies necessarily in the world. But when we are entering scenes of recre­ Phone: 1-216-923-8909 organ and Mrs. Mary Gordon at the ation and pleasure we should be more than ever careful to put on our armour, and by piano. Secretary Ethlyn Lucht previous meditation and prayer prepare ourselves for the inevitable temptation; and when 5635 Mayfield Road it is all over, and the lights are down we should quietly review our behaviour under the Missionaries were introduced and each Windsor, Ohio-45406 Phone: 1-216-272-5406 light that streams from the Word of God. If we then are made aware of frivolous or un­ one answered the question - “What do charitable words, of jealously because others have outshone us, or of pride at the splen­ missionary groups mean to me?”. Mis­ Treasurer Lois Russell dour of our dress or the brilliance of our talk, we must confess it, and obtain forgiveness sionaries present included: Mildred East, Skyview Ranch and restoration.” Norma Nulph, Betty Myers, Myma Alex­ Route 6 “Times of festivity are always full of temptation. The loins are relaxed, the girdle of Millersburg, OH.-44654 ander, Elaine Banning, Phyllis Bancroft, Phone: 1-216-674-7511 the soul is loosed. Amid the general hilarity and the passing of the merry joke, words Judy Jenkins, Grace Hendershot, Janice are said and thoughts permitted which are not always consistent with the character of Wills, Geneva Fox Heller, Shirley De- O IB Women's Sergie Umbaugh God and his glorious kingdom and service. Job was not wrong, therefore, in supposing Felice, and Olive Britton. Editor 2150 Marhofer Avenue that his children might have contracted some defiling stain” (Meyer) Stow, Ohio-44224 If we as parents, and grandparents have learned to make this kind of preparation and Mrs. Judy Barth from the Poland Phone: 1-216-688-3241 retrospect of a days activities and have taught our children the need of setting things Village Baptist Church, Poland, Ohio straight with self and the Lord at the end of the day. We have gone a long way in pre­ was the soloist for the day. Newly paring them for a life of sweet communion with the Lord. I John 1:9 “If we confess elected officers for the coming year are: our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all un­ President - Mrs. Aldene Graham; Vice Women's Retreats righteousness.” Then we have “fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus President - Mrs. Maria Smith; Secretary - Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” I John 1:7 Mrs. Ethlyn Lucht and Treasurer - Mrs. OARBC Lois Russell. (Editor’s note - a listing of SCIOTO HILLS RETREAT these officers showing their mailing ad­ September 7 - 9, 1978 dress and phone numbers is listed Cost $18.00 A ’Runner' For Jesus Ladies --Here Are elsewhere on this page. Note box headed - “OARBC WOMEN’S MISSIONARY Chairman: Mrs. Wanda Norris Some Special Words UNION OFFICERS”.) Send reservation fee of $5.00 by September 1st to Rev. Donald Worch from Baptist Registrar: From Your Editor Children’s Home and Ministries, Val­ Mrs. Sandy Mays Rte. 8 - Lunbeck Road Note No. 1 — Let me apologize! Not a paraiso, Indiana was guest speaker for Chillicothe, Ohio - 45601 single one of the pictures we took at our both morning and evening sessions. He Phone: (614)663-5233 was most interesting. He stated that Spring Rally came out. There was aleak SKYVIEW RANCH No. 1 RETREAT in the magazine holding the negative the greatest mission field of the world September 14 - 16, 1978 film. is the family. God created man to be Cost $20.00 the head of the home. Man ought to be a . loving leader, lover and headship. The Chairman: Note No. 2 — Mrs. Lois Russell, our Trea­ Mrs. Lucy Wright surer, informs us that a total of wife is to be in subjection to her husband Send reservation fee of $5.00 by and the children to obey the parents. September 8th to $3,690.74 came in for our project - a van Registrar: for the Cedarville College Swordbearers. (1 Peter 3:1-7). Mrs. Loretta Lattie This was just $309.26 short of what we . 1849 Dooridge Dr. Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 were aiming for - $4,000. New pastor’s wives to the state were introduced. These were: Susan Robert­ Phone: (216)425-2033 "Runner" Martha Franks Note No. 3 — Mary Leitch, Chairman of son of Twinsburg, Ruth Lantz of Louis­ PATMOS RETREAT Your editor recently received a letter the November 9 - 1 0 Retreat at Mohican ville, Mrs. Max Deffenbaugh of Medina, September 14-16, 1978 from Pastor Clifford Boessell of the Sandy White of Brownsville, and Mrs. Cost $18.00 Lodge, asks that if your church plans to (Plus Boat Ticket) Bethel Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio. send a group, will you please mail to Paul Bowser of Warren. ■ - j He had the following to say concerning Norma Nulph, 1521 Wilmar' Drive, The retreats for fall and spring were Chairman: one of his members - Martha Franks - Cleveland Heights, Ohio - 44121 the ap­ Mrs. Barbara Williams “A Runner For Jesus”! emphasized. Mrs. Lois Russell, Treasurer, Send reservation fee of $5.00 by proximate number. We are reserving the presented a check to Pastor Harold Green September 8th to complete Lodge for our Retreat so we Registrar: Martha Franks is one of our charter of Cedarville College for the vehicle for Mrs. Jean Phillips need to have some idea as to reserva­ the Swordbearers which was our project 8196 Morris Road members. From the very beginning of tions. Also-DEFINITE RESERVATIONS Hilliard, Ohio 43026 this work - some 13 years - she has served must be in by October 21 with the full Phone: (614)878-2477 the Lord faithfully. She has indeed been fee of $22.00. In the event of a cancella­ our staunchest supporter during all of HELP WANTED! SKYVIEW RANCH No. 2 RETREAT tion please arrange for a substitute to use September 21 - 23, 1978 these years. Her husband has been de­ your reservation. The theme for the Re­ Cost $20.00 ceased for quite a few years so she has HOUSE PARENT COUPLE FOR treat this year is taken from II Timothy NEW GROUP HOME devoted her time to the work of the 2:13- “FAITHFUL IS HE”. The speaker Chairman: CONTACT: REGULAR BAPTIST Mrs. Sally Carr Lord. Every church needs a “runner” . is Mrs. Don (Doris) Jennings and the mis­ Send reservation fee of $5.00 by Martha Franks has been our “runner” sionary will be Florence Hagan. CHILDREN'S AGENCY September 8th to in visitation, shopping, going on errands, St. Louis,Michigan-48880 Registrar: Phone: (517)681-2171 Mrs. Ava Grosh etc. Her car belongs to the Lord and she Note No. 4 —Mrs. Aldene Graham, our 12143 Cenfield St. has sacrificially given her time, miles President, reports that Rev. Don Worch Alliance, Ohio 44601 and strength - all for His cause. rented a U Haul Trailer and loaded it with Phone: (216)875-4343 On the 11th of May, the church had the over 1000 pounds of groceries which you 1:30 p.m. Also, send me your remarks MOHICAN RETREAT privilege of surprising her on her 80th ladies supplied for the Children’s Home. concerning these fifty (50) years. Surely November 9-10, 1978 birthday. We had a “Re-tirement” He estimated the value to be about $600. you must have some comments! Perhaps party for the folk gave her a new set o f Thank you ladies. . .very, very much! you can share with us concerning things Chairman: tires to keep her on the go for God. She that happened in the early years of our Mrs. Mary Leitch Send F U L L fee of $22.00 by is just as spry as she looks in this picture. Note No. 5 — Don’t forget ourSOth Anni­ fellowship! Do let me hear from you. October 21 to Martha intends to wear out for God and versary coming up on Tuesday, October Registrar: not rust out! 17th at the ANNUAL OARBC CON­ . . . .Sergie Umbaugh Miss Norma Nulph Isn’t it good to know that there are FERENCE which is to be held at the Women's Editor 1521 Wilmar “Senior Saints” who are still going - ajl 2150 Marhofer Ave. Cleveland Heights, Ohio - 44121 Northfield Baptist Church in North- Phone: (216)381-6658 out for God! field, Ohio. Our session will be held at Stow, Ohio - 44224 West Moriah JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 7 Fellowship Informissions '78 Dear Baptist minded young person, the missionary Mid-Missions V.I.P. Family, candidate, the missionary board, the Back in late April, we held our annual missionary on the field and the mis­ meeting of the West Moriah Fellowship. sionary’s family. The local church and Because of your vital interest in mis­ This was held at the Calvary Baptist its responsibilities concerning mission­ sions, as evidenced by your contact with Church in Lancaster, Ohio. Rev. B. C. aries, mission boards and the Lord’s Baptist Mid-Missions, we are sending you Jennings was the host pastor. Great Commission will be explored this special notice! At the afternoon session there was the afresh. election of officers. Dr. James T. Jere­ miah of Cedarville College spoke on the The third annual Informissions con­ The theme of this year’s conference subject - “Archaeology and the Bible” - ference will be held from December is “Jesus Christ is Lord!” We will deal which he illustrated with a slide presen­ 27 through December 31, 1978, on with the Lordship of Christ in reference tation. the campus of Grand Rapids Baptist to the world, the Church, and the Be­ At 5:30 p.m. a time of fellowship was College and Seminary in Grand Rap­ liever. had at one of the nearby restaurants. ids, Michigan. We will expect hund­ We returned to the church at 7:00 pan. reds of college-age adults, pastors We are going to treat missionary work There our brother, Mike Coyle played and sponsors of church college groups not in a dreamy, gushy, maudlin way, but and sang to the glory of the Lora. Dr. from across the United States to par­ in the terms of throbbing reality as it Jeremiah then spoke on the subject - ticipate. exists in America and foreign lands today. “Past and Present to the Future Capitol Rev. Don Trott, II That is the purpose of this great confer­ ence - information on missions - and it of the World - the City of Jerusalem” . Editor’s Note: Rev. V. Ben Kendrick, Director The Informissions conference program It was a wonderful time of blessing, of Baptist Mid-Missions’ Youth Programs, re­ will be packed with personnel well versed is fully oriented to the local church, instruction and fellowship. ceived the following correspondence of the on missions today! From the very open­ Biblical separation and Baptist distinc- missions’ youth news bulletin, V ISIO N . The ing session until the closing Watchnight tives, and firmly established on Biblical letter was written by Rev. Don Trott, Execu­ session, you will sense the urgency and principles. tive Secretary of IN F O R M IS S IO N S and who Canton Area the lateness of the hour for the world­ is presently Assistant to the President of We deeply appreciate your interest and Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Penna. wide proclamation of the gospel. Mis­ covet your prayers, your support, and Brother Kendrick thought that it would be sionaries from the fields of Europe, Fellowship your attendance. May we suggest that valuable to share this letter with other young Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia people since the V ISIO N has a limited out­ you come with a well-filled,quick mov­ This Area Fellowship met on April and the United States will compose this reach. ing, long lasting pen; extra note paper and 25 at the Grace Baptist Church, Canton, great conference program. Over 70 out­ a spongelike mind to soak up all the valu­ Ohio with over one hundred and twenty standing people, being used of God NOW, We’re looking forward to seeing YOU at: able information to be presented through­ present. Their theme, “New Life In will challenge you to a deeper commit­ out these five nights and four days! God Christ” was followed throughout the INFORMISSIONS ment to world missions! has already blessed in the planning of this day. Rev. Richard Brosseau, Souel, THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE great missions conference! With YOU Korea was their speaker. His wife spoke FOR COLLEGE-AGE ADULTS, There will be excitement and enthus­ meeting with us in Grand Rapids it will on tape as slides accompanied her talk. PASTORS AND CHURCH SPONSORS iasm aplenty! The sessions will certainly QUARTERS FOR CHRIST fell a bit now being planned for be missions oriented. Subject matter be a complete success! short of the goal of $900 for office sup­ DECEMBER 27-31, 1978 will deal with the honest, down-to-earth In His Wonderful Service, plies for the Venzeula, S. A. Field. in GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN problems that face the missionary- Officers were elected as follows: (Signed) Donald E. Trott, II President - Norma Brown, First Executive Secretary Baptist, Louisville, Ohio Vice President - Betty Baker, Lake- PREPARE FOR THE view Baptist, Dundee, Ohio The BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Secretary - Lucy King, Lakeview Bap­ of Cleveland has the following faculty tist, Dundee, Ohio GOLDEN ANNIVERSAR Y openings for the year 1978 - 79: Treasurer - Edna Muckley, Grace SECONDARY: _... Baptist, Canton, Ohio. Bible FOR OUR OHIO ASSOCIATION OF English Foreign Language REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCHES Librarian South Bethel Mathematics Music WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION Physical Education Fellowship Please apply to: TUESDAY, APRIL 17,1979 at Emmanuel Baptist Church Baptist Christian School The South Bethel Women’s Fellowship 27200 Emery Road met March 28th at The Grace Baptist 4207 W. Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio - 44128 Church of Troy, Ohio. One hundred Phone: (218) 464-7616 thirty-nine women and children were present. The project for the past year was equipment and medical supplies for Elaine Schulte, an appointee to the Ivory Coast with Baptist Mid-Missions. $427.78 was given for this project. The morning sepaker was Grace Trimble Kintner who brought thoughts on the theme for the day, “Under His Wings Shalt Thou Trust.” During the after­ noon meeting her husband, Rev. David Kintner, presented their work in the interior of Brazil and the need for an airplane. The project for the coming year will be a gift toward the purchase of the plane.

Special Recipe

The following recipe was requested by a number of ladies who attended our OARBC W.M.U. Spring Rally Luncheon. HOT CHICKEN SALAD by Mrs. V. Wetzel Graham Road Church

Serves 10 7 Cups Cooked Chicken Diced 4 Cups Celery Diced 2 Cups Water Chestnuts (sliced thin or Slivered Almonds) 2Vz Cups Real Mayonnaise Will YOU, dear readers, reflect upon a past W. M. U. Meeting, a special 1 Small Onion Grated Juice of 1 Lemon project, some activity sponsored, some outstanding speaker or person Salt and pepper who was a special blessing in your Christian Life. Reflect upon any­ thing related to our Women’s Missionary Union that you feel should be Mix together - Put in large greased flat baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 2 or 3 hrs. shared with the readers of the Heart to Heart page of the O.I.B. We will before baking. If made the day ahead and re­ welcome a letter, a card or a verbal comment that we can print here. frigerated. Remove early or add to baking time. Before baking cover with 3 Cups crated mild Let us hear from you. Mrs. Earl Willets is preparing a history for the cheese (like Swiss) then cover with 3 Cups Anniversary meeting. crushed potato chips. Bake 425 degrees for 30 minutes 8 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 ELYRIA, MEDINA, NOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - We had a good attendance at our Daily Vaca­ We are rejoicing over the goodness of our God. tion Bible School-june 19 through 23. Our He has provided 20 acres on Route 18 East to of tl young people were in charge of the Sunday build our new church house! “ The Sounds Clark evening service of May 10. Rev. Robert Banning, Alive” singing group from Fort Wayne, Indiana at ion veteran missionary under A BW E to the Philip­ were with us for our G R O U N D B R E A K IN G on held pines, spoke here recently. Guest speaker at our May 18th. We held a Graduation banquet for mom our young people on June 9. Vacation Bible Mother/Daughter banquet was Mrs.CarlitaPlew. speak The theme for the banquet this year was-“ Dolls School was held June 19-23. OBE MINFORD, from Around the World.” Our young people CAM GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - held their Senior banquet on May 26. The i We were led in our Spring Bible Conference by Gues FINDLAY, Dr. Wm. A. Brock of the Maranatha Baptist Augs CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- Church, Columbus, Ohio. His ministry was one Janel The ladies of our church held their Mother/ of instruction and blessing. Our Mother/Daugh­ and Daughter Tea on May 12th. Brother Frank ter banquet was held May I I . Our pastor’s speak Hamrick, National Director of Pro Teens, spoke mother - Mrs. Thomas Wright, Sr. was guest here on June 4. This was our Youth Emphasis speaker. “ The Master’s Men quartet from Den­ Don ORA Week. On June 9 ,1 0 and 11, our young people ver Baptist Bible College sang here on June 24. in grades 10-12 were privileged to take part on Vacation Bible School this year was June 26 BET I Rece our 1978 Graduation Trip. They visited Niagara through July 1. Falls, Canada. NILES, mern Bruci GALLIPOLIS, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - CANTON, Ceda AKRON, FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH- Vacation Bible School this year was held June WHIPPLE AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH- Horn HIGHVIEW AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH- In late April we were ministered to by a Puppet 12-16. W e’re looking forward to a wonderful Dr. Hugh T. Hall of Cedarville, Ohio conducted Fathi We are rejoicing in that the Lord has sent Rev. Team from the Appalachip Bible Institute. Mis­ time of fellowship at our Sunday School picnic a Christian Life Conference here in late April. Bible Joseph C. Chapman to be our new pastor. The sionary Larry Fogle (BMM-Central African on July 22. Hearts were blessed and vital decisions were of til church held a special reception for "the Chap­ Empire) spoke here May 28th. We had a good NORTH MADISON, ing. , mans.” We are looking to the Lord to richly made. time on our Sunday School picnic. The 48- BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH - to m bless his ministry here. We have asked Miss CEDARVILLE, It was good having Brother Earl Umbaugh with voice choir from the Grace Gospel Church in Him Diana Chapman to serve as part-time church GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH- Huntington, West Virginia presented a concert us recently. We viewed the film - “ He Restoreth secretary and are happy to announce she has Thc ministry of Dr. David Nettleton of Faith here in June. Vacation Bible School will be held My Soul." Easter saw our largest attendance PAT- accepted this position. Baptist Bible College proved a blessing to our August 7-11. since we began using our new building! We have BETI people. We held our Vacation Bible School AMHERST, HINCKLEY, . 20 enrolled in our Teacher Training Class. We Mrs. June 19-23. Our pastor, Rev. Paul Jackson, held FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH­ HINCKLEY RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH- were led in evangelistic meetings by Rev. our I Missionary Eric Elmer (BMM-Central African special meetings in Clendenin, West Virginia. We had a great time with the young folk from Robert Shelton of Greenville, South Carolina. film Empire) spoke here in late April. Our Senior Recent guest speakers include: Rev. LeeTurner, Cedarville College. They presented the gospel NORTH OLMSTED BAPTIST CHURCH - uatio High young people made a special trip to Niaga­ Rev. Bruce McDonald, Miss Jeannie Lockerbie, by using puppets. "The Liberty Baptist College We were blessed through our Missionary Con­ Bapti ra Falls. This was in honor of our "graduating” and Miss Kay Lamb. We held a Jr./Sr. banquet Singers” were with us on May 4. We held our ference - April 29 through May 4. Recent guest Fathi members. On behalf of missions, we voted re­ for our young people May 6th. Vacation Bible School June 19-23. speakers include Brother Pete Miller and Bro­ held cently to give $2,000 to “ the Elmers" and CLEVELAND, ther Roger Loomis. We held our Vacation Bible prese JOHNSTOWN INDEPENDENT $1,000 to Dave Drozek (Chad trip). Also, we BROOKSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH- School June 19-23. on Si BAPTIST CHURCH - increased our giving to "the Elmers" $50 per We appreciated the testimony and challenge NORTH ROYALTON BAPTIST CHURCH - POR Rev. Wm. Russell of Skyview R4nch ministered month and to “ the Webers” $50 per month. presented by Miss Joy Spieth - missionary to We appreciated having Brother Dennis Washer TEM here in late April. Our choir provided special Our plan is to add three new missionaries by Brazil. “ The Living Hope T rio” from Cedarville speak here. Mrs. Roy Hendershot spoke at our Conf music at the Rocky Fork Baptist Church in Ga­ the end of '78. College ministered here in May. We held our Ladies Missionary meeting on May 18. Evange­ feren hanna during their revival. On April 23 we had ARCANUM, Mother/Daughter banquet on May 20. list Carlo Peitrapaula and his associates minis­ Paul a "March to Sunday School Parade” with each IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, tered here during June. Mrs. Richard Parelli ate ti class having a float. We were escorted by the The Baptist Bible College Brass Quintet minis­ CEDAR HILL BAPTIST CHURCH- was guest speaker at our Mother/Daughter deligl Mayor and two police cruisers. Hundreds of tered here on May 21st. The ladies enjoyed “ Sweet Fragrance One to Another” was the banquet this year. quet. their Mother/Daughter banquet. Mrs. Myrtle theme of our annual Mother/Daughter banquet tracts were passed out during the march. Mrs. Helen Hancock was guest speaker and singer at Thompson was the guest speaker. We held our which was held May 5th. Miss Florence Hagen our Mother/Daughter banquet. Recently we Vacation Bible School June 12 through 21. of the Cleveland Hebrew Mission was our guest speaker. viewed the film-“ The Power of Prayer.” "The ATHENS, Master’s Messengers” from Denver Baptist Bible SOUTH CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH- COLUMBUS, CLINTONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH- College ministered here the evening of June 23. Our Mother/Daughter banquet was held in May. We were greatly blessed through our Missionary KENT, June 19 through 23 were the dates of our Daily Conference - May 21 through 24. We held our GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - . Vacation Bible School. annual graduation banquet on May 16 honoring At Easter, an excellent musical program was AVON BAPTIST CHURCH- all of our graduates. A short but challenging presented by our choir. Recently, we began the Mrs. Elmer, missionary to Central African Em­ Lawrence Armstrong '59 message was delivered by Mr. Paul Dixon, Presi­ 15th year of our ministry and witness here in pire under Baptist Mid-Missions, was guest Kent. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Griffeth of Cedar­ Bernard Bancroft '35 speaker for our Mother/Daughter banquet dent-Elect of Cedarville College. COLUMBUS, ville College were here to tell us of their minis­ which was held on May 13. Fred M. Barlow '43 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH- try in Bangladesh. May 12th was the date of BEDFORD, Our Vacation Bible School was held June 19-23 our Mother/Daughter banquet. Katie Williams BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH- H eath B obbett '55 Pastor Abernathy taught a course entitled - was guest speaker for this occasion. “ The The theme for our Mother/Daughter banquet “ Our Infallible Bible.” We viewed the film - Sounds Alive” singing group ministered here on Eldon Brock '52 was "T H E M AIN IN G R E D IE N T .” Mrs. David May 14. “ Like A Mighty Army.” “The Bennetts", mis­ L. D uane Brown '59 Gibbs was guest speaker. We were led in special LANCASTER, evangelistic services by Evangelist Larry Svend- sionaries to Australia under A BW E, ministered here on June 18. Also we were privileged to CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - Lloyd button '44 son. This was May 21-28. “ The Northern hear Evangelist Barry McCoy and the “ Daily Evangelist Carl Johnson of Beckley, West Vir­ Lights" singing group from Northland Baptist News” evangelistic team. Missionary Roy Jones ginia was with us for special services April 30 Richard Christen '60 Bible College were with us June 2nd. Attorney through May 7. "Reflections” was the theme David Gibbs spoke here on June 11. Also, mis­ (ABWE-Spain) spoke at our June 28th prayer W. Thomas Younger '50 for our Mother/Daughter banquet. Featured sionaries Kay Lamb and Larry Fogle ministered meeting service. COLUMBUS, speaker for this affair was Mrs. Earl Umbaugh. Ralph G. Colas '55 here. LEAVITTSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH - BELLE FONTAINE, MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH- The Bethany Youth Rally was held at our Charles Cuthbertson '53 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- Dr. Donald Winters, Evangelist and former church in April. We viewed a film entitled - . Pastor Earl Decker was in Lowell, Michigan to pastor of the Memorial Baptist Church in Col­ Jesse Eaton '59 “ Evolution vs Creation." We held a Graduation deliver the ordination message for Missionary umbus, Ohio spoke here Sunday evening, April Banquet on May 5th. Our annual Mother/ George Elliott '63 Rich Visser - appointee to France. The theme 30. In the morning of that same day, Dr. Daughter banquet was held on May 12. Karen for our Mother/Daughter banquet was - “ Bloom Charles Reed, pastor of the Berean Baptist Kessler, Tri-county Bible Missionary, was the jean Fisher '56 Where You Are Planted.” Church in Marion, Ohio presented the Word. BEREA BAPTIST CHURCH- COLUMBUS, guest speaker. Sue Hahn, missionary to Japan Daniel Gelatt '65 We experienced blessing through our Missionary MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH- under A B W E, was with us February 26. Ruth C. Haycock '42 Conference April 16 through 19. We have called Mr. Tom Jude, a student at Grace Brethren Col­ LONDON, Rev. Derwin G. Hauser of Vestal, New York to lege is serving with us here at the church during GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - Dave and Darlene Fidler (ABWE-Bangladesh) Merle R. Hull '42 be our pastor. He and his family are now in the summer months. A group of our young peo­ Berea and have begun their work here. We anti­ ple helped conduct a Daily Vacation Bible were with us in April. We viewed the Camp Shirley Hull '44 cipate blessing under his leadership. School in Wisconsin. On June 25, Rev. David C. Patmos filmstrip. Our Mother/Daughter ban­ Mark Jackson '50 BLANCHESTER, Bennett of the A BW E spoke here. We are look­ quet was held May 12 and Mrs. Fisher, mission­ ing forward to having Dr. Bryce B. Augsburger ary to the Ivory Coast, was our guest speaker. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH- James T. Jeremiah '36 Recent speakers in the absence of our pastor of the Baptist Bible College in Denver, Color­ May 21st was our "Senior Citizen Day” at include: Dr. H. O. Van Gilder, Rev. Ken Evans, ado with us on July 12. which time we honored our senior citizens! Brother Dave Carroll and Dr. Jack Riggs. CUYAHOGA FALLS, LORAIN, BOWLING GREEN, GRAHAM ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH- EUCLID AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH - The ministry of Evangelist/Bible Teacher Eldon FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH- We were led in special services by Brother Nor­ The dates for our Vacation Bible School are man Sharbaugh. The meetings were held May W. Weaver from Altoona, Iowa proved a bless­ ing to our people. He was with us May 14 July 10 through 14. On July 16 and 17 we will 14 through 17. We are anticipating blessing be privileged to have Newland and Verda Pfaff through our Vacation Bible School. This will be through 19. July 10 through 21. LORAIN, (missionaries to Japan) minister to us. DAYTON, FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH - BROOK PARK, COUNTY LINE BAPTIST CHURCH- Mrs. Leeland Crotts was guest speaker at our MID-BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH- Recent speakers include: Mr. Clarence Usher Mother/Daughter banquet on May 23rd. We en­ Wc were blessed through the preaching of Bro­ (ABWE-Australia), Rev. James E. Rosner and joyed the 5th Annual Spring Choir Concert pre­ ther Leeland Crotts. While here he brought a Mr. Perry Temple, Executive Secretary of Bible sented by our church choir. Recent missionary young Israeli with him. Our Mother/Daughter Literature International. Our Mother/Daughter speakers include Joy Spieth (Brazil), Vickie banquet was May 12th. Special speaker was Burry and “ the Terry Elliotts.” Our Juniors and Miss Ruth Hege - veteran missionary to the banquet was held May 13. DAYTON, Seniors in high school made a trip to Chicago Congo and Venezuela. She is the author of the and visited the Pacific Garden Mission and book - “ We Two Alone." EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH- We were led in special meetings by Rev. Everett other places of interest. BUCYRUS, CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH- Bramblett of Tacoma, Washington. The ministry LORAIN, The Lord poured out blessing through the min­ of the Cedarville College Choral group proved a WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - Wendell Kempton '57 istry of our Vacation Bible School which was blessing. We are looking forward to hearing our Rev. Tom Wright ministered here recently. His missionary Heath Bobbett from the Niger Re­ held June 12 through 18. ministry was one of blessing. Miss Joy Spieth D onn Ketcham '52 BUCYRUS, public when he will be with us on July 23rd. was guest speaker for our Mother/Daughter LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH- We voted as a church to include “ the Richard banquet on May 2. Also, in May, we were privi­ Robert P. Lightner '55 Editor/Evangelist Don Moffat ministered here Springers” in our Home Missions Budget for leged to have Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Meznar Ronald M ayers '64 the first Sunday in July. In grace, the Lord $200 per month. They are ministering at the from Brazil speak to us. They serve under the blessed. Bethel Baptist Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cleveland Hebrew Mission. Stanley Mohr '64 CALDWELL, DEFIANCE, M cDo n a l d , NEW HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH- FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - David M oore '56 We had a surprise fellowship affair honoring Our Vacation Bible School which was held June It was a blessing to have “ the Loongs” (BMM- Gary M oosey '65 one of our members - Mr. Jack Vaughn. He has 12 through 16 proved a great blessing. We were HongKong)with us on May 21st.Other mission­ faithfully served the Lord here in our church privileged to have the Emmanuel Baptist High ary speakers of late include Bob and Lois For­ Murray Murdoch '60 for some 25 years. Dr. Martin Clark, Director of School Choir present a concert here on May 10. syth. They are appointees to the Jewish people Counseling at Cedarville College, ministered The singing was excellent! in Australia under BMM and Miss Kay Lamb Ken Ohrstrom '44 who is with Campus Bible Fellowship serving in here in late April. Also, we were privileged to DUNDEE, A ustin Plew '50 have Rev. Donald Parvin, Asst. Professor in LAKEVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH- Iowa. Mrs. Tom Wright of Twinsburg spoke at Bible at Cedarville College. Our Mother/Daughter banquet proved a bless­ our Mother/Daughter banquet. John White '55 CANTON, ing. We appreciated the special meetings we had MEDINA, PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH- with Editor/Evangelist Don Moffat and his wife CHIPPEWA LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH - G. Arthur Woolsey '34 We recently viewed the film - “ He Restoreth Lois. We held a special “ teen-activity" day on We had wonderful meetings with Evangelist My Soul.” We were led in special evangelistic May 27. It was fun. Our Vacation Bible School Eldon Stevens. He preached a series of sermons meetings by Evangelist Lee Spivey and his will be held July 31 through August 4. The on “ The Greatest Things in the Bible." The group-“ The Singing Emmanuels." We will be ministry of Norman and Evelyn Nicklas (A B W E Lord blessed. He is truly a Biblical Evangelist. holding our Daily Vacation Bible School July Brazil) was most challenging. We praise the We recommend him to other pastors in our fel­ 17-21. Lord for His blessing on our work here. lowship. NORWALK, SALEM, JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 9 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - r God. anniversary of our church. On May 10, Mission­ speaker at our Annual Missionary Conference. Rev. Robert Dyer was with us May 14. He told We were privileged to have “ the David Ger- ast to ary Dr. Phillip Young (Philippines) told of the June 26-30 Rev. and MrS. Fishburn worked j of the work of our Baptist Bible College in hardts” with us in March. Also, Vickie Burry, ounds need of that great land. We held a Jr./Sr. ban­ with us in promoting our Vacation Bible School Clarks Summit, Pa. using a multi-visual present­ missionary appointee to Niger, spoke here in idiana quet for our youth. Both Rev. Albert Ostrander program. We recently viewed the film - “ The ation method. Our Mother/Daughter banquet, April. Our Mother/Daughter banquet was held 4G on (missionary to Liberia) and Rev. Frank Ham­ Power of Prayer.” held on May 18th, had for its theme - “ Har­ May 5. Mrs. Mary Leitch was the guest speaker. et for rick (Pro-Teens) ministered here on Sunday, WEST MANCHESTER, mony With Christ." Mrs. Eric Elmer was guest Bible Dr. James T. Jeremiah was with us May 13 and June 4. A quartet from Denver Baptist Bible MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH - speaker. 14. He brought with him a group of ten stu­ College was here June 18 and an ensemble from The Lord is blessing our work here. We are a OBERLIN, dents from Cedarville College who presented Tennessee Temple Schools on June 25. Our new work. On May 7, “ the Larry Allens” (mis­ CAMDEN BAPTIST CHURCH - the special music. Father/Son outing was held June 24. sionary appointees to Bangladesh under A BW E) The month of April was our MISSION MONTH ice by SPRINGFIELD, TOLEDO, ministered to us. We are presently working to Guest missionary speakers included - Rev. Ivan laptist SOUTHGATE BAPTIST CHURCH - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - formulate a missions policy. We stand in finan­ Augsburger, Rev. Albert Spieth, Gary Hilliker, as one A Mother/Daughter Luncheon was held at the The singing of Mr. and Mrs. Jemon Alparaque cial aid. We still need about $125 per month Janet Wolfe, Fred and Rachael Patton, Mike laugh- Apple Tree restaurant in Xenia, Ohio on May (Pearls from the Orient) was greatly appreciated to stay “ in the black.” P R A Y ! istor’s and Sharon Williams and Ken Starett. Guest 13. Recent guest speakers at our church include by our people. They were here on May 21st. We WHEELERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH - guest speaker at our Father/Son banquet was Coach Dr. Francis Logsdon and Rev. Donald Parvin. held our Senior banquet on June 24. May 16 was the date of our Mother/Daughter i Den- Don Callan of Cedarville College. Our Adult Choir presented a special program on VIENNA BAPTIST CHURCH - banquet Missionary Paul Fields told us of his ne 24. ORANGE VILLAGE, June 4th. Vacation Bible School will be held We were led in our New Life Crusade by Dr. call to Paraguay. They are serving under the ne 26 BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 10 through 21. Fred Hussey. Our Father/Son banquet was held ABW E. Missionary Eric Elmer (Africa) minister­ Recent guest speakers include - Charles Zim­ STREETSBORO, June 6 and Missionary Bruce McDonald was ed here on May 21. merman (Japan), Rev. Gough of FBH M , Rev. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH - guest speaker. He also spoke at our church on XENIA, Bruce Holmes of BM M and Rev. James Grier of Rev. Gene Solberg ministered here on May 7. June 11. Our Senior banquet was held June 23. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH - 1 June Cedarville College. We viewed-“ The Christian Our ladies enjoyed their Mother/Daughter ban­ WARREN, , Brother Steve Boalt presented a Sacred Concert derful Home” and “The Twig Is Bent.” We had a quet which was held on May 8. Mrs. Tom Wills BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH - here on April 20. We held our Mother/Daughter picnic Father/Son Retreat June 16 and 17. Vacation was guest speaker. May 12th was the date of our Mother/Daughter banquet May 8. Special recognition was given Bible School was held June 26-30. The ministry SUNBURY, banquet. We are anticipating a time of fun and to our graduates on Sunday evening, June 11th. of the Shepherds Gospel Team proved a bless­ GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - fellowship at our Sunday School picnic on July Also, following the evening service we had a ing. As a church we voted to increase.our giving Missionary Bruce Holmes told us of their mis­ 15. Dr. Lee Roberson of Chattanooga, Tennes­ special farewell to “ the Doug Thompson” fam­ to missions by 10% across the board. We praise sionary work in Australia. They are seeking to h with see will be holding a two-day Bible conference ily. These folk have served the Lord well in our Him for all blessings! raise further support. They are serving under toreth here on July 31 and August 1. church. They are moving to Covington, Ken­ Baptist Mid-Missions. Pastor Frank Euler of idance PATASKALA, WARREN, tucky. We will miss having them around. Casper, Wyoming ministered here on May 21. e have BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH - CHAMPION BAPTIST CHURCH - YOUNGSTOWN, Editor/Evangelist Don Moffat and his wife Lois ss. We Mrs. Ellen Hornbrook (BMM-Mexico) spoke at We held a Bus Month recently. We purchased a GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - both ministered to our ladies at their Mother/ Rev. our Mother/Daughter banquet We viewed the new bus. Also, Steve and Julie Nunnemaker and Our pastor recently ministered at the Evansville Daughter banquet. The men served and they film - “ Thief in the Night” at our Youth Grad­ “ the Schumaker Fam ily” ministered here. Rev. Baptist Church. Rev. Roy Challacome (Brazil- lina. did a good job! uation picnic. Rev. Ben Jennings of Calvary Mark L. Mitchell was special guest speaker for BM M ) spoke here in late April. Also, we appre­ TOLEDO, Baptist Church in Lancaster, Ohio spoke at our our special anniversary services. This covered ciated the ministry of Missionary Joy Spieth ' Con- BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH - Father/Son banquet. Summer Bible School was four days in May. Our Vacation Bible School (Brazil-BMM) and Missionary Frank Morse t guest The Bethel Choir presented the cantata - i Bro- held June 18-22. Campus Bible Fellowhip was had Shepherds Home as their missionary pro­ (Houston-FBHM). “ Greater Is He.” Missionary Paul Margraff i Bible presented to our people by Rev. Gary W. Holtz ject this year. spoke here on May 10. Evangelist John Canine on Sunday, May 21st. WESTLAKE, led us in special meetings. Hearts were stirred. PORTSMOUTH, GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH - H Also, Terry Elliott from FBHM in Houston, Vasher TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH - In April, guest speakers included Rev. David Texas was here to tell of the challenge for the at our Conference speakers for our Family Life Con­ Dunkin, of FBHM, Rev. James Geurink from Begins Ministry gospel in that fast-growing city. vange- ference were Dr. L. W. Nichols and Brother the Baptist Children’s Home and “ the Allan minis- Paul Martin. Miss Sue Hahn, a missionary candi- TOLEDO, Picks.” These folk are on their way to Italy as Parelli ate to Japan, was our guest in March. We had a EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH - missionaries under BMM. We held our Mother/ At Smithville ughter delightful time at our Spring Missionary Ban­ Dr. James T. Jeremiah was with us for our An­ Daughter banquet May 12. Rev. Mel Pittman, quet. niversary Sunday on May 7. This was the 80th veteran missionary to Niger, Africa, was guest

I am writing to express my appreciation for the educa­ tion I received at Baptist Bible College. I am thankful

fam es E. H atfield for those things I learned in Class o f T5 the classroom and in practi­ cal areas. . . . I can see how important it was to learn certain disciplines. I can remember my freshman year, how I was made to study at least four hours a night or fail. That has helped me now in determining to get Stephen P. Olsen things done. Although I did not anticipate being in this kind of ministry while I was at BBC, God prepared me Brother Stephen P. Olsen has just be­ for it through the atmosphere and the courses I gun his ministry as pastor of the Pleas­ took. . . . The most important things 1 learned were ant Hill Baptist Church in Smithville, Biblical principles and doctrines which developed my attitudes and philosophies. I am now realizing the im­ Ohio. Our brother and his wife, Mary portance of good Bible training. Jane, and their son, Benjamin, began I thank God for my experiences at BBC and often wish I this ministry in Smithville on May 29th. could return again. Every experience, whether good or Stephen Olsen and his wife are both bad, has helped in maturing and shaping me for the Lord. I will be eternally grateful to BBC for being an from Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from instrument God used in my life. Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit (Mr. Hatfield is Director of Home Ministries in 1974. He then continued his educa­ for Colorado Baptist Family Services, tion and graduated from Baptist Bible Colorado Springs, Colorado.) School of Theology in 1978. For the past five years, he has been active at Mehoopany Baptist Church in a youth and music ministry. Knowing that Baptist Bil the Lord has prepared and called them into the pastorate, they are now rejoic­ ing in the ministry to which the Lord has of Pcnn/yl led them.' Brother Stephen Olsen is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Arnold Olsen of Spurgeon Baptist Bible College in Mul­ produces I berry, Florida. We welcome these dear folk into our OARBC fellowship and believe their ministry will be one blessed of the Lord as they serve at Smithville.

MOVING TO FLORIDA? I appreciate Baptist Bible College for the impact it has Lowest Cost From Ohio had in my life, for its thor­ Contact ough Biblical training fla- The Florida Specialist v. Ben Kendrick vored with a strong missions for rates and information class of rs emphasis. I'm thankful, too, for a dedicated staff which takes a personal interest in SUNSHINE STATE MOVING each student. It's a blessed privilege to be part of a worldwide family laboring together for the cause of 5178 Fisher Road Christ. Without reservation, it is a joy to direct young Columbus, Ohio 43228 people to my alma mater for Christian training. InColumbus Call (Mr. Kendrick is Deputation Secretary for 878-7478 Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, Ohio.) Out of town call Toll-Free 800282-7838 Ask for Warren McQuesten 10 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 cludes a week at Camp Fairwood at West­ field, Wisconsin. They will be involved in A Letter We Would Heart Stirring Faith Baptist a large youth rally at Kings Island Amuse­ ment Park in Ohio. Like To Share Youth Rally Bible College News The SOUNDS OF PROMISE, a With Our Readers On May 20, nearly 1000 young people combined male quartet and trumpet ironi all over Ohio turned out for the CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP trio, is traveling from July 8 - August 20 State Youth Rally. to ten churches and four camps in Iowa, Hearts and lives of the young people Ministers of music, choir directors, Kansas, Nebraska and Illinois. were touched by the ministry of the pianists, choir members, Christian school Make plans to hear the group if they Alparaques in their tremendous music music teachers and soloists should begin are in your area. which was honoring to the Lord. Bill planning NOW to attend the 4th Annual Fusco’s messages, which were geared to Church Music Workshop at Faith Baptist COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES our theme: “Teens Mission Impossible?”, Bible College on September 15 and 16. was straight to the heart of our teens. A Basic conducting, accompanying, Chris­ Commencement was held May 5 with number of teens made decisions for tian school music curriculum and Christ­ Pastor Joseph Hayes of Saylorville Bap­ Christ as a result of the ministry of the mas solo repertoire are subjects to be dis­ tist in Des Moines as speaker. One hund­ Word of God being preached. cussed. Two special sessions of sight red nine seniors graduated. Of that Dave Truit, Pastor of the Millersburg reading choral music will be helpful to number 52 received B.S. degrees; 35 re­ Baptist Church, in Millersburg, did a all involved with small church choirs, ceived B.A. degrees; 17 received the superb job of M.C.-ing the Rally, as did large choirs and children’s choirs. A spec­ Standard Bible Diploma; five received Don Krueger, Minister of Music at ial feature is general and seasonal music Th.B. degrees, and eight received B.A. Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, with an emphasis on Christmas music. and Th.B. degrees. The cost is $15.00, which includes Students nominated to the honor James A. McKee with the song leading. Also Don Krueger did an excellent job on the back-drop for workshop notes and a large music packet. society, Delta Epsilon Chi, has at least Editor’s Note: Each month we are running an our theme. Our State Talents for Christ Pre-registration deadline is September 1 a B+ average on a 4-year program and ad in the pages of T H E O H IO IN D EP E N D E N T winners were presented to the youth and with $5.00. Send to Faith Baptist Bible had approved Christian character. They BAPTIST for Brother james A. McKee. Our awarded for their categories. We also College, 1900 N. W. Fourth Street, were: Gary Barber, Ankeny, Iowa; Joel brother is a member of the First Baptist Church DeSousa, Hiawatha, Iowa; Janet Dur­ in Willowwick, Ohio. He is a dear brother and heard four of our winners sing and play Ankeny, Iowa - 50021. is sincerely interested in helping Christians dur­ for our Rally who will be participating ham, Kansas City, Kansas; Craig Johnson, Waverly, Iowa; Sharon Laird, Ankeny, ing their time of sorrow when loved ones have in our National Talents for Christ at SUMMER BIBLE CONFERENCE been taken from them to be with the Lord. He Lakeland,Fla. in June. Over-all our young Iowa; Stanley Lightfoot, Marine City, has already been used in helping some during people enjoyed a fine Youth Rally. If you are planning on attending the Michigan; and Donald Mills, Ankeny, their time of need. His ministry has been Iowa. greatly appreciated. He stands ready to help The Alparaques, who are Fillipinos and FBBC week of Family Week at Clear any and all. He wants his ministry to be one who were saved under the ministry of our Lake, Iowa - July 12 through 16, you The honorary nominee to the Delta that honors the Lord. We asked him to write A.B.W.E. Missionaries, have tremendous should register NOW! Epsilon Chi was Russell Glessner, a us concerning himself, his family and the work testimonies for Christ. It was thrilling “I Will Greet the Day With Singing” 1965 graduate of the College, now teach­ to which the Lord has called him. His service ing in theology at Northwest Baptist is one that pastors should look into. His letter to see the results of our Missionary work is the theme for the week. Special activi­ reads as follows...... in thePhilippines.as they ministered to us ties are planned for toddlers through Seminary. through word and song the wonderful­ Senior High. Adults will be treated to a Dear Brother in Christ, ness of our Lord and Saviour. Bible study on the Dispensations by Western Representative of Baptist Mid­ Mr. David Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Robert It was good to hear from you l Geared toward re­ yesterday, Don, I am sorry that Missions, Bill Fusco gave two tremendous Paswaters, ABWE missionaries to Hong vival and edifica­ you did not receive my last letter messages on the problems which confront Kong, and Miss Beth Guenther, ABWE | tion of the saints, which was sent in April, however, young people in reaching the teens as missionary to the deaf, are the missionar­ i with an emphasis these things do happen at times as seen from the book of Zachariah and the ies for the week. A special invitation on evangelism. you know. It is so good to see this people which teens ought to be in reach­ is extended to the deaf to attend camp. i MIKE COYLE warm weather, we have waited ing other teens as seen from the book of Dr. David Nettleton is in charge of the l Musical Ministries uite awhile for it. Elke and I have Exodus in the call of Moses. evening services with a series of mes­ i een doing a lot o f planting in the We rejoice in the good rally God gave to sages entitled - “Scenes by the Sea”. Utilizing a tenor voice and play­ ) ing the French horn-Mike Coyle us and are looking forward to next year’s Send all inquiries to the Iowa Regular garden this year and if the Lord uses powerful sound equipment tarries we hope to have a good rally in May of 1979. Baptist Camp, Box 80, Ventura, Iowa - \ i with taped accompaniment to harvest. 50482. minister the w ord of G o d , Well, I hope that the following \ through the medium of music. information might be o f some help Grand Rapids, Ohio MUSIC GROUPS TRAVEL \ A Christ centered and God hon­ to you regarding a possible edito­ i oring ministry God has used for rial. I have been in the funeral Pastor Ordained Two music groups are traveling for \ His glory. business as o f June 5 twenty-eight the College this summer. The MES­ P.O. Box 27, Chandlersville, Ohio SENGERS OF PRAISE, a mixed quin­ 43727 years starting when I was just Raymond E. Dunning, pastor of the / thirteen years old. ■ After being tet, is traveling to 24 churches in Iowa, Phone: (614)674-6238 Bethany Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, i honorably discharged from the Ohio was ordained Sunday evening, June Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin NOW AVAILABLE United States Navy I went to New 4, by his church. Pastor Richard Snavely from June 25 - July 31. Their tour in­ York City and graduated from the of Calvary Baptist Church in Findlay, McAllister College o f Mortuary Ohio was the main speaker with Dr. Ray

Science I remained in N. Y. for Hein, also of Findlay, acting as moder­ g 3 Maryland 1 Massachusetts • 3 Michigan • 25 Minnesota 25 Missouri - 12 Montana 8 Nebraska - 24 ^ fourteen years. This is where I met ator. my beloved wife, Elke (she was Pastor Dunning had been examined on i THE CROSSROADS OF - from Germany); we have been June 2 by an ordination council com­ blessed with two daughters, Erika posed of 12 messengers from seven dif­ AMERICA LEAD YOU (15 years) and Monika ( 3 years). ferent area churches. After four hours On October 20, 1976 I met my of examination the council unanimously Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as recommended the church proceed with did my wife and daughter Erika, his ordination while commenting on the raise the Lord! Since this time I way God has been working in his life. ave been active with my church, Rev. Dunning will be celebrating the First Baptist Church o f Willowick. completion of his fourth year at Bethany Rev. Bernard Flanagan, Pastor. Baptist in August. During his ministry The Lord has put a burden on my the church has grown from an average heart regarding the funeral ministry attendance of 45 to an average of 200. and I can for the very first time see Under his leadership the church also built . Ankeny the need o f a Christian funeral a new building housing an auditorium, | is a crossroads’" service. Although I have not my Sunday School rooms, and a fellowship • with easy access own funeral home I do not need hall. - to any city or state one, for I can use the facilities o f Rev. Dunning is a graduate of Tennes­ | in .the U.S.A. most funeral homes anywhere. I see Temple Schools located in Chata- Are YOU at a Crossroads of Decision? now can see the Lord’s working in nooga, Tennessee. He also studied two 5 Consider FAITH BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE this matter also. If I had a funeral years at Grace Theological Seminary in •§O We offer home at this time I would have Winona Lake, Indiana. He held two | — Quality Education in a Central Location quite a responsibility to the banks positions as assistant pastor before com­ “ — Vocational Christian Ministries for Men and Women and could not be in a position to ing to Bethany Baptist Church. help those that might call on my services. 5 3 years — Diploma Programs testimony. Thanks again for your Well dear friend, I pray that this friendship, our very best to you and § 4 years — B.S. or B.A. Degree info will be o f some help to you, 0 Lois and with this letter is as always 1 5 years — Th.B. Degree should you need more information ' our prayers to you and to your please feel free to call me at any ministries. -S Check into our programs. 190 0 NW Fourth St.. Ankeny. Iowa 50021 time (collect). I also would be avail­ < able to meet and speak to any Love in Christ, Wyoming ■ 2 Wisconsin • 40 Washington - 10 Virginia - 1 South Dakota - 6 Pennsylvania • 1 2 church regarding my service and my Jim JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 11 he looked down into the eyes of the old companion. “We’ll have to come back woman, for they were quickly filling with here, Stephen.” tears. “Yes, Sir.” “Do you mean to tell me that Someone “And next time the Lord won’t have to does love me and there is Someone who lay a sand trap to get us to stop. Right?” ^ , THAT TELL cares? Up until today I didn’t think any­ “That’s right, Sir. Voundou’s sure glad one cared for me.” for that sand in the road.” % 1 V . BEN KENDRICK The villagers, thinking that she had an “So am I, Stephen. So am I.” evil spirit in her, cast her out of the vil­ lage. They had even talked about driving her away from her present location be­ Director Of Promotion Sand In The Road cause they said she brought sickness and death to them through the supposed At Regular Baptist (Based on a true incident) curse she made on their water supply. Someone lived there? Frank Haybum could not be sure if he’d seen a human form or “Yes, Voundou, Jesus does care for you Children's Agency if the African sun was playing light and shade games with his eyes. The solitary hut and He does love you. He wants to be­ partially destroyed and almost completely hidden in the tall grass, wasn’t a fit home for come your Savior today, if you will ask Mr. David Jensen is now serving as a self-respecting lizard. Him to come into your heart.” Director of Promotion at the Regular “What’s that over there?” He stopped on the path so he could turn to the village chief It was the first time the woman had Baptist Children’s Agency, St. Louis, who was walking close behind him. Frank was thankful for the sympathetic attitude of ever heard the gospel. Frank could see Michigan. Our brother has been serv­ this muscular man on whom authority seemed to rest easily. His whim could have turned that even in her elderly, weakened con­ ing in this capacity since March 13 of them away to spend the night in the forest. Because of his welcome,the villagers crowded dition, she was alert to her spiritual need. this year. He and his wife, Vicki, pre­ along behind them, eager to be on hand for the next event. What a thrill it was to Frank to hear her viously lived in Columbus, Ohio. They ask God to forgive her of her sins and to both are graduates of Cedarville College. “It’s nothing. Just an old rotting build­ “OK, Mata, let’s sit down on that log save her. He also has a graduate degree from Ohio ing.” The chief would not even look in over there and I’ll teach you a song.” An immediate change took place. The State University. His background is in the direction Frank pointed. His eyes Frank and the young girl, unnoticed men could actually see it in her outward the field of Radio, T.V., Communica­ looked marble-hard. “The stream is by the others, went over near the edge expression. When Frank told her that he tions, Insurance Sales and Estate Plan­ right ahead.” of the forest and sat down. The young and his men came by truck, she asked if ning. All of this makes him highly quali­ As they continued down the path, missionary began by singing a few words she could walk with him to the main road fied for his new work. Frank glanced over his shoulder hoping at a time as she repeated after him. to see it. Presently, he is busy presenting the for a better look at the strange structure Before long, other children joined in and The chief led the way as the young mis­ program and needs of the Agency on a hidden away in the grass. He recognized Frank soon had them singing, “Jesus sionary and the old woman, surrounded • national basis and is available for meet­ the familiar itch - or was it a still small Loves Me,” like they had sung it for by a number of the villagers, made their ings in our OARBC churches. You may reach him by writing - Mr. David Jensen, voice? It started somewhere at the base years. way back to the village. The villagers Regular Baptist Children’s Agency, St of his brain and wouldn’t quit til he’d “Hey, it’s time to get back to the truck, stood in amazement as they saw the two Louis, Michigan - 48880 or phoning taken action. For now, he’d let it rest. kids.” laughed Frank as he jumped to his chatting together as though they had (517) 681-2171. (Editor’s note: If you This was a stroll to stretch his legs before feet to join the adults. known each other for years. Old village have him in your church, encourage climbing into the truck for the long trip On the way back to the village, Frank friends could hardly believe their eyes, him to bring his wife with him and have north. could not help but notice the old, dilapi­ and a number of them called out their her sing. The Lord has blessed her with “Here’s the stream where we get our dated hut. greetings to her. The village seemed to water supply” The chief waved his hand “Chief, if you don’t mind, I’d like to go take on a different atmosphere. a lovely voice!) Individual appoint­ toward the small flow of water. over and look at that hut.” The truck was packed and ready to ments to discuss Wills and Trusts for help with Estate Planning can also be The “stream” proved to be more of a “That’s off limits to my people as well leave when Mata timidly approached arranged. “trickle” that meandered along the flat as to strangers in my village.” The chiefs Frank. “Sir, can we sing that song clearing and had been dammed up by the face was motionless and his eyes showed again? We’ll all sing it this time.” villagers for their use. Frank was momen­ anger. “You sure can, Mata,” answered tarily a bystander as the children became “But Chief, I thought I saw someone Frank as he turned to the chief and asked "If I could ensnarled in a water fight and the adults in the doorway when we came down. him to call all the children together for were listening to Stephen Mba, who was I’m serious about going over to have a the song. speak with earnestly explaining something to the look.” Standing in their midst, Frank sang you chief. “You did see someone and she’s evil. with them line by line, “Jesus loves me, personally . . . Steven was a valuable friend, Frank She put a curse on our vyater supply. this I know; for the Bible tells me so.” thought, watching his glowing face. You saw how it is vanishing. That’s why Before long, the entire village, including Frank’s mind quickly flashed back to the it’s that narrow ribbon of water that used Voundou, joined the children. Their events of the night before when his small to be a river.” voices penetrated the surrounding for­ “ I would share some of the burden of diesel pick-up became bogged down in caring for over 50 boys and girls — “But she’s one of your people,” Frank est: “Yes, Jesus loves me; Yes, Jesus not only seeing that their physical the sand. The village of Tara was not said, and he could see the chief hesitate. loves me; Yes, Jesus loves me; the Bible needs are met — but also praying for even on his schedule as he wanted to That was a sensitive point. He nodded his tells me so.” them and with them. I want to see reach further north on his trip and then them grow up for Christ. W ILL YOU head and led the way through the Frank felt led to give an invitation and H ELP M E ? " visit Tara at a later date. shoulder-high grass. was thrilled to see eight adults and ten Frank thought of his unscheduled stop As they approached the hut, Frank children, including Mata, accept Christ. and how God uses inconveniences to looked up to see an old woman standing Climbing into the cab, Frank’s heart halt man’s headlong activities where in the doorway. He could hardly believe was touched to see little Mata standing For more information, write to: God’s business awaits. He could see the his eyes. Her shriveled, bony body hung beside Voundou, holding her hand. Rev. Donald E. Worch, Lord’s hand in it all. Never had he seen from her waist. Her wrinkled face showed Romans 8:28 flashed into his mind as he Executive Director a truck get stuck so easily. Before they much suffering and loneliness and her thought of their visit to Tara and what Baptist Children's Home and family ministries realized it, they had sunk in to the back eyes seemed like pools of desolation. God had done in their short visit. axle. How thankful he was to the Lord “Hello, Mama,” called Frank, smiling The young missionary smiled as he 354 West St., Valparaiso, IN 46383 that he felt constrained to bring his large as he reached out to shake her hand. looked across the front seat at his African hydraulic jack for it was that which “Go away! Go away! I don’t want to raised the wheels high enough to get the be bothered by any of you.” branches underneath for the necessary Frank was a bit taken back by what he 5 NEW FILMS FOR 1978 - traction. Once out of the sand, he knew heard. “I’m a missionary, Mama. God it was too late to go beyond Tara and sent me. I have some good words to give THE DEVIL’S COACH Outreach Films decided to stay there overnight with his to you.” A DISTANT THUNDER Mark IV Pictures men. The old woman looked somewhat inter­ A DREAM BEGUN Hatvest Productions “Hey Mister, would you please teach ested but still seemed quite irritated that FOOTPRINTS Ken Anderson Films me that song you promised us this anyone would dare to approach her FOR ALL MEN Harvest Productions morning?” Frank was awakened from property. Frank noticed that the chief FUTURE SURVIVAL Cording-Humphries Films his thoughts by a young girl who left and his men kept their distance from* this MAN FROM TARSUS (Late 1978) Harvest Productions the water fight and made her way to his strange little woman. MIRACLE ON STATE STREET Ken Anderson Films side. She stepped up to Frank and knelt MORE THAN A CARPENTER Outreach Films “Oh, so you were one of the kids who down at his feet. Lifting her face, she THE MYSTICS Cording-Humphries Films came to my hut to greet me?” reached up to shake his hand. “My name NITE SONG Heartland Productions The young girl’s large brown eyes is Voundou, which means sorrow. Thank PILGRIM’S PROGRESS Ken Anderson Films twinkled as a sweet smile spread across you for coming, my son.” PILGRIM’S PROGRESS (Animated) Cording-Humphries Films her face. Frank remembered the prom­ Frank knew then that he was accepted SAMMY Heartland Productions ise he’d made to them that morning. A by the woman and would be able to talk SET FREE Cording-Humphries Films number of them got up early and made with her. Immediately he told her about THE WORLD THAT PERISHED Films For Christ their way to his hut so they could greet Jesus and His death on the cross for her. him when he came out. Voundou looked up at Frank with that SEND FOR CATALOG “I’ll teach you a song before I leave,” lonely expression on her face. WILFRED MILLER FILM LIBRARY he said as he walked among them, pat­ Frank thought to himself, “How could 3144 McCracken Street ting their black wooly heads. anyone ever live in such poverty?” Muskegon, Ml 49441 “What’s your name?” “Voundou,” Frank went on, “Jesus Phone 616/755-6338 “My name is Matabissi, but everyone wants to come into your heart and be calls me Mata for short. You may call your Savior.” 2 —WE SUGGEST YOU CLIP AND SAVE THIS LIST— me Mata.” • The missionary’s heart was touched as 2 12 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 Does It Pay The group from the village of 1) assemble. . . .to fellowship Uken (Grandpa’s home town) had Do You Love Him? with His people, to stand with prepared a feast for him consist­ Him and with them, to grow To Be A Missionary? ing of “goodies” remembered from The world is filled with people right ( people must be with childhood, but Grandpa was to having love problems. Married by V. Ben Kendrick people or proper growth is feast that night in the presence of couples, teens, and parent-chil­ impaired). . .If I love Him, I My heart was touched as I read dren ldve problems exist all over. will want to be with Him. . . God. Grandpa was now standing in There is a real love problem with­ If I do not assemble, He will the following letter from Roy and awe before his Saviour about whom in the churches, too. Our text is miss me. Consider Matthew Kimiko Oshiro, Baptist Mid-Mis­ he had first heard when he was 15 John 14:15 - “If ye love me, keep 18:20 - “ For where two or sions’ missionaries to Okinawa, years old. Was he repeating the my commandments.” - and was three are gathered together Japan. It was my privilege to meet same words to his Saviour that he given by our Lord to prepare His in my name, there am I in Grandpa a few years ago but at so oft repeated to us? own for His return to the Father. the midst of them” and Heb­ that time he was still unsaved. First, we ought to love Him be­ rews 10:25 - “Not forsaking cause of who He is and for what He the assembling of ourselves Even then, the kind elderly gentle­ “75 years ago when I was 15 has done. Consider these texts: together, as the manner of man, dressed in his Japanese years old, I first heard about I John 4:19 - “ We love Him, be­ some is, but exhorting one kimona, made a deep impression Jesus from a blonde, goat-eyed cause He first loved us.” - Romans another, and so much the on me. Now Grandpa Oshiro is 5:8 - “ But God commendeth His (the Okinawan expression to more, as ye see the day ap­ in the presence of the Lord but love toward us in that, while we proaching”. describe green eyes) missionary there is an interesting story to be were yet sinners, Christ died for 2) remember Him in His death lady in the city of Naha. We us.” - John 3:16 - “For God so . . .as He faced His death, He told which he shared with Brother were warned not to go near her loved the world, that He gave His asked that His own remem­ and Sister Roy Oshiro after his but curiosity got the best of us only begotten Son, that whosoever ber His sufferings through conversion. and when the kindly lady invited believeth in Him should not perish, the Lord’s Supper. . .if I love us, we went to hear her. She but have everlasting life.” - Rom­ Him, I’ll remember His dy­ Yes, Jesus loves me, ans 8:38. 39 - “ For I am persuad­ ing request! Yes, Jesus loves me, taught us: ed that neither death, nor life, nor 3) search the Scriptures...note Yes, Jesus loves me, angels, nor principalities, nor Jesus loves me, this I know John 5:39- “Search the Scrip­ The bible tells me so. powers, nor things present, nor tures; for in them ye think ye For the Bible tells me so, things to come, nor height, nor have eternal life; and they are Little ones to Him belong depth, nor any other creation, shall they which testify ofm e.” .... We could “hear” Grandpa’s shaky They are weak, but He is strong. ” be able to separate us from the to know Him and His plan for but vibrant voice even as we sat by love of God, which is in Christ me. . .He took time to com­ his tabernacle and realized that God Jesus, our Lord.” It is not natural This event had been kept a secret municate with me, so I am to had called him home. Grandpa to love Him, because we are born listen to His Word....if I love until Grandpa was saved two years self-centered(which is the opposite Him, I’ll listen! fell unconscious on December 6 ago in Oak Park, Michigan. After of love). Look at Paul’s words in 4) pray...repeatedly intheWord and was rushed to the hospital by II Timothy 3:2 and 4 - “ For men his salvation, he could not wait for He asks me to pray...this is to ambulance but regained conscious­ us to sing his favorite hymn, the shall be lovers of their own selves, talk to Him, acknowledge ness and except for extreme acute covetous, boasters, proud, blas­ Him, depend upon Him for my one he had learned in Okinawa phemers, disobedient to parents, anemia, doctors could find nothing many years ago. Grandpa wanted daily needs and guidance...if wrong. He was to return home as unthankful, unholy,. . .Traitors, I love Him, I will talk with to find out who this missionary heady, high-minded, lovers of Him! soon as his blood pressure was pleasures more than lovers of back to normal, so we had not lady was - the one who tried to God.” and also Romans 1:30 - Consider also I John 2:3-4 -“ And notified anyone about his hospital­ introduce him to the Saviour, but “ Backbiters, haters of God, (inso­ by this we do know that we know ization. But his tired heart stepped now he could meet her face to face lent), proud, boasters, inventors of Him, if we keep His command­ and thank you for coming out to evil things, disobedient to ments. He that saith, I know Him, when he tried to raise himself in bed on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. primitive Okinawa with a gospel parents” . It is only possible for a and keepeth not His command­ message. Does it pay to be amis­ believer to love Him —John 5:42 - ments, is a liar, and the truth is Grandpa’s task on earth was done. “ But I know you that ye have not not in him.” John 14:21 - “He that sionary? the love of God in you;” and Gala­ hath my commandments, and keep­ Many relatives have been touch­ tians 5:22 - “ But the fruit of the eth them, he it is that loveth Me; ed by Grandpa’s life and by his Spirit is love, joy, peace, long- and he that loveth Me shall be loved on the mission field, but rather death. Please pray for the salva­ suffering, gentleness, goodness, of my Father, and I will love him, tion of these dear ones. faith” . Salvation brings one to and will manifest Myself to him” . that He might give us grace suf­ Christ in a personal, love relation­ Finally - Matthew 7:21 - “ Not ficient to be overcomers for Him. ship. Have you been saved? Yours in the Gospel every one that saith unto me, Lord, Roy and Kimiko Oshiro 8t Janice Second, love and obedience go to­ Lord, shall enter into the kingdom 3. Do not pray so much that God gether. Note these verses - I John of heaven but he that doeth the will will answer our prayers, as that 5:3 - “ For this is the love of God, of my Father, who is in heaven.” God will keep us from being too that we keep His commandments: Mr daily life tells whether or not busy to pray. Haven’t you thought tations. Satan will determine in and His commandments are not I love Him. DO YOU LOVE HIM? of the fact that it is just as easy one way or another to hinder our burdensome.” - II John verse 6 - . . . .taken from a message delivered for us missionaries to be too busy testimony, to rob our lives of “And this is love, that we walk by Pastor Loren H. Schenck after His commandments. This is to pray as it is for you in the home­ power or make our witness futile. the commandment, that, as ye have land to be too busy to take time We need your prayer that God will heard from the beginning, ye with God? give us grace and strength to re­ should walk in it.” - Romans 13:8. How To Pray sist temptation. IQ _ “Owe no man any thing, but to 4. We’re not so anxious that you love one another; for hethatloveth A missionary himself recently pray that God will remove the ob­ another hath fulfilled the law.” made a list of suggestions as to 7. Won’t you remember please stacles as that He might give us an that missionaries can become lon­ “ Love worketh no ill to its neigh­ how he would like his friends to unconquerable determination to go bor; therefore, love is the fulfill­ pray for him. ely; we can become discouraged; ing of the law.” Remember that all the way with Him. we can become irritable, sharp the TEN Commandments can be re­ 1. Pray for essentials. It is not 5. It is not so important that and impatient with other mis­ duced to TWO: loveGod supremely, so essential that you ask God to sionaries. Above all, we want to and love all others as oneself; for you pray that God should bless our if I love God supremely I will not give us good health. The impor­ activities as that God should censor tell you we can do a great deal of worship any foreign gods, not wor­ tant thing is that He give us only our activities, for how easy it is for missionary work without being on ship images, notprofane His name, the measure of health that will a missionary’s time and energy to fire for Christ. It’s easy for us not break His day (the first four best glorify Him. Who knows but be spent on second best things! missionaries to be busy about commandments) and if I love all what it may be to His glory that everythin without really being on others as myself, I will honor we should be sick, and thereby 6. Please do not pray for us as fire for Christ. So we covet your others, not murder others, not commit adultery toward others, not demonstrate to those about us though we were saints, living up prayers that we may ever live with steal from others, not lie to others, that we have a God Who can keep on a high level, because we are our hearts aflame with a passion not covet what others have (the last us in perfect peace and joy, even in missionaries. We who go as mis­ for the lost, and aflame with the six commandments). The motive the midst of pain and trial. sionaries are subjected to temp- love of Christ. for our obedience to Christ should be love for Him (and remember 2. We do not want you to pray that He alone is worthy of our com­ that God will give us an easy path plete love). Third, love involves keeping His That all may know God's plan for their lives through His Word commandments. They are HIS Grace Sufficient—the songs of Mary A sh ared in: commands, not His suggestions! Westphal Staff: -Visitation There are many things He told us Here are true Rev. Leeland Crotts \ / -Bible studies to do, as recorded in Scripture. musical messages. Mrs. Leeland Crotts ^ 2 ? V y -Campus ministry To enumerate some is to omit Price: $6 per Carol Mclver 01 11 /S j, -J.E. T elep h o n e others, and could possibly involve record Carolyn Renner [___\ / \ -Shalom Lake Camp making some seem more import­ SSClE^V -Ohio State Fair ant than others (anything He said (plus postage) -M.A.P. in Israel EntireH profit goes into the Lord's work. we should do is important!) But, Order from: Mrs. John Westphal A station of Baptist Mid-Missions, 4205 Chester A ve., Cleveland, OH 44103 just consider four of His com­ 2610 Country Club Parkway mandments: Moorhead, MN 56560 :->x-X-X-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-: ;x;x;:Wx-xX-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x:;: JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 13 ft ON TARGET In Appreciation WITH

V. Ben Kendrick MISSIONS

One of the most cherished possessions that your writer has is a book in his home library titled, “They Called Me Mama”. Inside the cover are writ­ ten the following words: “Dearly beloved co-workers in the Lord and deeply appreciated for your precious fellowship. . .” The signature is that of Margaret Laird, veteran missionary nurse with over fifty years of service for the Lord in the Central African Empire. Dr. Laird’s book gives some very interesting accounts of her ministry in the heart of Africa. It is published by Moody Press. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1919 and took her nurses’s training at the City and County Hospital (now Denver General Hospital) and was accepted by BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS in 1922. This outstanding missionary has received a number of honors. In 1953, she re­ ceived the French Legion of Honor, the highest honor given by the French government. Then in 1960 she was presented the African Legion of Merit. Rev. Austin D. Plew, President of F.B.H.M., recently made presentations to Miss Decker, In 1962, she received the Distinguished Alumna of Colorado Women’s Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Roberts, and Mrs. Jewell of plaques (inset) in appreciation of their College. Again in 1962 she was given the first Eleanor Roosevelt Award of faithful volunteer work in the home office. Periodically throughout the year they take Hadassah, as the Woman of Valor of the year. In 1977, she was honored care of the folding, stapling, packaging, etc., when there are large mailings to go out to with the Doctor of Humanities Degree by Denver Baptist Bible College. the churches. Yes, it is a blessing to see honor paid to this faithful servant whose love won over both hostile tribes and sceptical officials in the heart of Africa. I share These Men Now with you a passage from Dr. Laird’s book, They Call Me Mama.

“ My fellow missionaries. Serving At Oberlin I ’ve learned from them. I ’ve prayed for them. I ’ve marveled at them. I ’ve nursed them. And I ’ve even disagreed with them. But always, I ’ve worked with them and have loved them.” The Student Missionary Program has been instituted by the FELLOW­ SHIP OF BAPTISTS FOR HOME MISSIONS. Rev. David C. Dunkin, Pro­ motional Director, explains it like this: “To meet the need of Bible-study groups and to encourage participa­ tion in Home Missions, the Student Missionary Program was brought into existence. In this program, a regular student in a pastoral course may have a ministry to a group as an FBHM student missionary. He will not only Jonathan Dobney derive practical experience during this time but may begin application for full missionary status during his last year of Bible training. It is believed Jonathan Dobney, Assistant Pastor, graduated from Bluffton College in June, that many students will want to consider such a ministry. FBHM welcomes 1977. He helped with the various pro­ Calvin D. Searles all inquires at the Home Office.” grams of the church during the Interim Are you interested in recipes? One of the ASSOCIATION OF BAPTISTS The new Pastor and Assistant Pastor Term. He has been an active member FOR WORLD EVANGELISM’s first-term missionaries to the Philippines at the Camden Baptist Church, located of the Camden Church for several years, just submitted an interesting recipe: in Camden, R. D. 2, Oberlin, Ohio, are but was saved and baptized in the Grace Calvin D. Searles, and Jonathan D. Dob- Baptist Church, Lorain, Ohio. He now It takes an unusual mixture of ingredients to provide the gospel of Christ ney. They began their full time ministry teaches the Junior High, and is busy with for the lost in the language of the people. there in February 1978. Pastor Searles the Awana and Youth groups and office had been serving as Interim Pastor since duties. How to learn Tagalog - Mix lVi hours grammar per day, 3 hours of drill, September 1977. He grew up in the Both young men felt the call of God blend in 25 new vocabulary words a day, combine a dash of tape listening, Camden Church, being saved and bap­ into full time Christian service and God 3 to 4 private study hours, conversation practicing, bake for 9 months at tized there and was active in church is blessing their ministry at Camden. language school, top with more private tutoring, back about 1 more year. activities. He graduated from Cedarville There has been a good solid growth just End product: elementary student of Tagalog. College in June, 1977, after which he in these few short months, as these young went to the Philippines for six weeks Pastors seek to reach their community. How much do you pray for your missionaries during this frustrating under the Missionary Internship Program Let us remember them - Pastors, and period of language study? Consider the years of training now behind them. of the College. people. Post high school there has been college, possibly seminary as well as some specialty skills developed. Months of deputation have been hurdled, and they have arrived! Or have they? Unless a missionary can communicate to folk in the national tongue, his degree of usefulness is lessened. Thus the well-educated missionary becomes Introducing an illiterate, unless he conquers the language barrier. Months and months of diligent, trial-and-error study finally bring some meager results. Oh, the joy of preaching that first sermon or leading that first soul to Christ in his Complete Travel Service B y . . . adopted tongue! The learning process, of course, goes on for years. Wherever possible, ABWE missionaries attend an organized language school. But so much of language learning depends upon the initiative of the individual missionary. This is where your prayers can lend assistance. HIWATHA BAPTIST MISSIONS shares with us the progress of a work in Gainesville, Florida, a university city of 65,000. The pace has been unusual for such a ministry. Five months of labor has seen the work chartered after Concorde its beginning on October 2, 1977; all the work has been completed for the State and I.R.S.; and the final organization was completed on March 2. TRAVEL SERVICE INC. Souls have been saved and plans have been made for the second baptismal 971 South Dixie Highway service. There is well over $1,100 in the building fund. A college-age Bible- Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 study class is being conducted, and five of their own people have had the privilege of leading others to Christ. Average attendance is running in the "Specializing in serving those who are sent" (Matthew 9:37-38) high 50’s. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Richard and Gloria Turley, HBM missionaries, report, “watching God WRITE OR CALL TOLL FREE 800- 327-8964 work has been exciting all the way. . . .” THE BEST PRICES FOR AIR-SEA-LAND NO FEE - Yes, it is exciting to watch God work! To know that you are in that place of His choosing and doing that work He has directed you to do. Excit­ t W r We are fully bonded, and have all government appointments i r k ing! Alive! Challenging! That’s missions! 14 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 New And Different In my opinion, Baptist Mid-Missions Honorary Degree He has pastored several churches and has is following an excellent plan in bringing been on the faculty of both the Baptist the challenge of missions where it ought College and Seminary since 1957. to be given. If we are going to send mis­ Awarded It is his work in the study and in the sionaries to the far corners of the earth classroom which the Executive Board of to preach the unsearchable riches of the College and Seminary wishes to recog­ Christ, we must reach the prospective nize in granting this degree. From the missionaries while they are in the process first student evaluations administered of making lifetime decisions. This trio when he was teaching assistant as a stu­ of dedicated men who have seen action dent, it was evident that he had the gift on the mission field helped answer many of teaching. Through the years he has of their questions and directed many thoroughly researched and ably taught in of them into channels of opportunity the fields of English Bible, Church His­ and service. tory, and Systematic Theology. His care­ When our Christian colleges open their ful studies in Historical Theology with doors to the ministry of qualified mission emphases upon Medieval Reformation, personnel such as Joel, Leigh and Ben, and Anabaptist studies have given him a who know and have experienced what Dr. James T. Jeremiah mastery of his field which students and this ministry is all about, then we shall Dr. Albert G. Crawford colleagues deeply appreciate. He has A new and different emphasis came to see more recruits for missions than ever done far more scholarly work in these our campus this year. Three missionary before. GRAND RAPIDS BAPTIST COLLEGE areas than is required of men who gain a spokesmen from Baptist Mid-Missions It is far better for our mission agencies & SEMINARY is pleased to announce doctor’s degree by training in a school. spent three days on the Cedarville Col­ to be burdened with an abundance of that Professor Albert G. Crawford was He was also seen to fit the requirement lege campus and made an impact for applications for missionary service than awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of having “adorned the Gospel of God’s missions that some of us will remember to be without enough recruits to meet of Sacred Theology (STD) at the 1978 grace in a holy life.” for a long time. The Campus Spotlight the vital personnel needs of the fields. Commencement exercises on May 12, Doctorates are not awarded often at on Missions team of Leigh Adams, Joel At Cedarville College there is a year- 1978. Dr. Crawford’s schooling includes the Grand Rapids Baptist College and Kettenring and Ben Kendrick spoke in round attempt not only for our students a B.R.E. from Baptist Bible College, a Seminary-one was last given three years classes, conducted many personal inter­ to be concerned for lost people across B.D. from the Baptist Seminary, and an ago. Past honorees include David Allen, views, some of them rather extended in the ocean, but for lost people across the M.A. from Western Michigan University. Allen Lewis, and John Balyo. nature; they spoke in three chapel ser­ street as well. Adams, Kendrick and Ket­ vices and took part in three missions tenring have helped us emphasize this prayer groups. I believe this united em­ burden to our students. A Wise Investment providing the funds to send one or more phasis has produced and will continue of the young people in your church. This to produce a great results for the cause by James T. Jeremiah by: A Man With a Burden for Young People is an investment which only eternity will of world missions. show the final results. To do this, you If there is anything more important FOR SALE: 20 solid oak church pews, than investing in a young life for the will have made a wise investment. the opportunity to actually work with T long, straight backs, very good con­ glory of the Lord, I don’t know what it missionaries here in North America. dition, $20 each. is. The past 15 years has seen a merciless EDITOR’S NOTE: We have three excel­ The Missionary Apprenticeship Program Call or write attack on our young people by Satan. lent Regular Baptist Camps in Ohio. You (M.A.P.) is a similar program but gives Mogadore Baptist Church This has been done in many ways through may register your young people by writ­ Box 126, Mogadore, Ohio 44260 opportunity for college students to serve (216)628-2030 or (216)628-4646 such means as the public schools, tele­ ing to the following: on both home and foreign fields. The vision, exposure to drugs and just the 1. Camp Patmos, Kelley’s Island, Valuable Information Program (V.I.P.) general trend of destroying the family Ohio 43438 is a special mailing program which pro­ unit. 2. Skyview Baptist Ranch, R. 6, Box vides a constant source of missionary 115, Millersburg, 0. 44654. information. This is done through a CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Any Christian parent should be thrilled 3. Scioto Hills Baptist Youth Camp, bimonthly bulletin called VISION as with the opportunity to send their child­ Scioto Furnace, O. 45677 well as through other information pieces. FOR CHURCHES ren to a Christian camp where they are The mission family of Baptist Mid­ face-to-face with the challenge of God’s GENERAL CONTRACTORS Missions has a heart for young people. Word by dedicated men and women. It is for that reason an all out effort is CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS Camp provides an atmosphere when A Pipeline Is Flowing being made to expose them to missions many times it is far easier to make de­ For Information Contact by giving them an opportunity to serve cisions for the Lord than back home. by Sallie McElwian on the mission field. I personally have seen young men and KEN MILLER 614-828-2989 Around the headquarters of Baptist Yes, the pipeline is filled and flowing, women make a spiritual turn-about at Mid Missions it is not unusual to hear producing precious candidates for the FALLSBURG, OHIO camp. I recall one time praying with a the terminology, ‘in the pipeline.’ Whl?iv tremendous personnel needs in the world­ young man off in the pines. I can still speaking of the pipeline, there is no "^^wwide ii ministry of missions. hear him cry out to the Lord, “Oh, God, thought of oil or even of gas. Instead CoHStAttCtiion I’m sick of sin and sinning. Here’s my the reference is made to lives. Precious RR 3 Frazeysburg, Oh. 43822 life. Take it and use it for your glory.” lives who are dedicated to the cause of E D IT O R ’S N O TE: Miss McElwain is a secre­ missions. tary at Baptist Mid-Missions. She works in the COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL department which handles the youth programs Such moments are precious. They are Actually the pipeline begins with the REFERENCES PROVIDED worth more than all the riches of this and, therefore, feels the pulse of the mission's junior high and high school students and youth outreach. world put together. A life surrendered then extends up into the college and to the Lord in those early years means seminary levels. Baptist Mid-Missions is an entire life of service for God. privileged to have well over 1000 young Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary people in its youth programs. This sum­ will prepare you for As I write this, I’m sure there are mer there will be approximately 300 high parents who would give almost anything school and college students serving the CHRISTIAN SCHOOL to have their son or daughter make such Lord with Baptist Mid-Missions mission­ ADMINISTRATION a decision. My advice to you dear friends, aries throughout the world. The Sr-Hi New Christian Day School is to encourage your children to go to Teens’ Apprentice Missionary Program Administrators Program summer camp. If you don’t have teen­ (S.T.A.M.P.) is a specially prepared age children, then prayerfully consider program to give high school students With two new Christian Schools being started each day, the Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary senses the need of trained £ leaders and has inaugurated a new kn 2 o ministration, curriculum development, G c < o ° educational philosophy, funding, interper­ "O C a co - Conference Missionary < SX 2 sonal relationships, school law, and staff­ JS =» Speakers Service c c Q « ing. The rest of the Seminary Faculty o 10 c 2 c a provide the biblical and theological educa­ £ =■? fc “10 . 10 c tion needed for a truly Christian perspec­ <0(J UJLO — 10 - Audio-Visuals - Church Bui Iding 13 (3 E tive. T3 o i l LU JD c U _c - Youth Work - Ethnic Works The program is offered in summer, fall, and spring. Ew-L- k_ (13 _ c ~ o We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, O - Investment - Student Program c/3 c Ur ^O O) Program sex. national or ethnic origin, or physical handicap Z 3 (/) (O who are personally committed to faith in C hrist. JZ J5 CO ^ d Cl CO ^ CH U cd QJ U QJ LU X O *- LU CC CD _ _ rtj U_ Q-. > Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary CD 2 Q Write to us about your needs — F.B.H.M ., Box 455, Elyria, Ohio 44035 j c — < a H >001 EAST BELTLINE NE. GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN 49505 h- 2 ; Cu - z < U JUNE-JULY, 1978 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 15

all-out war in the name of our Lord is virtually a defeat and abandonment GLIMPSES of Jesus Christ, for the great Gospel Cause. of the campaign. Faith has been likened Moreover, this warfare most vitally con­ to a most precious liquid, and conscience cerns those who are engaged in it. The tt> the clean, pure glass that holds it. TRUTH ftomM verb occurs in the middle voice, which The two go together as inseparable com­ throws the stress back upon the subject panions and to push away the one is to of the verb. God’s servants comprise make shipwreck of the other. The ser­ — the subject, and are thus vitally con­ vants of the Lord must ever keep holding 0P .G E 0R 6E cerned in the waging of this all-out to a good conscience and not thrust it warfare, both as being presently engaged aside. Many a downfall has resulted LAWLOR in the action and as participating in the from wilful, heedless walking in repudia­ results. A day is coming when the ser­ tion of the good conscience. Ministers vants of the Lord will appear in the of the Gospel are required to stand with presence of the Lord of glory and make a Paul and be able to say: “I have lived in A W o rd C o n cern in g full accounting of what they have done all good conscience before God until this with the great Gospel deposit entrusted day” (Acts 23:1). And as the great The Divine Committal To Gospel Preachers into their charge and care. We shall have Apostle testified before King Agrippa, to report on the manner in which we have “To have always a conscience void of Today the servants of God must be keenly aware of the need to conduct themselves conducted our campaign, and account offense toward God, and men” (Acts and to serve in a manner worthy of their calling. To them has been committed a deposit for the kind of warfare we have waged: 24:16). unlike any other, of greater importance and with higher significance and more rigid de­ i.e. what we have done and how we have The servants of God who do battle mands than anything else in the world. The call from God and the message of God must done it, how we have administered the for the truth of the eternal God must stand first and foremost in the life and experience of the Lord’s servant. Nothing must Word of God. The results will be reck­ be responsible in their inmost soul to be allowed to interfere with his discharge of duty and responsibility toward this great oned up by our supreme Commander. It the claims of divine truth upon them­ Gospel deposit which has been placed in his charge and care. It is an absolute pre-requisite should be noticed carefully that the ser­ selves - upon their own personal, indi­ laid upon him by the eternal God, and the servant of the Lord is a messenger under orders vant of the Lord is admonished that he vidual lives. The effects of keeping the must wage “the good warfare.” This two apart, viz. personal faith from the point is stressed by Paul under inspira­ good conscience, are disastrous. The by divine decree. He must never forget 2. It is a committal which is set forth in tion. Here, it is “war the good warfare.” daily life and habits of the servant of that he lives and serves by royal com­ terms of a warfare, v. 18b. In 2 Tim. 2:3, it is “be a good soldier.” God must always be pure and exem­ mand. I Timothy 1:18-19 is a reiteration Mere warring, and just being soldiers are plary, in obedience to the Word of God, and reminder of the divine charge made Paul is led by the Holy Spirit to use the not enough. We must war the good^war­ and concurrent with his faith. The good to Timothy in his day, and beyond him military figure of all-out war in reminding fare, and be good soldiers. conscience - the internal pointer for the to other servants of God. Note carefully God’s servants of their duty in the Gospel moral life - can no more be dispensed several things which characterize this Cause. They are responsible for waging 3. It is a committal which requires with than the living faith. All depends committal. total war. The verb strateQg is derived personal integrity, v. 19. upon the wholesome, harmonious action from strateuS which means: “to be en­ of the two for the results attained in the gaged in active military service, to wage Personal integrity is vital to the suc­ performance of duty in the Christian 1. It is the committing to God’s servants war.” The sense is that of an entire cessful waging of good warfare. It is warfare. of a sacred trust to be guarded well and campaign, not an isolated battle or two. indispensable for the servant of God. If to be taught faithfully to others, v. 18. The noun form strateian carries the same the Gospel minister cannot place his life thought. True Gospel preachers are down in support of his teaching and Happy Birthday The first line reads: “This charge I engaged in a campaign that involves far preaching, he would do well to examine commit unto thee. . . .” Paul addressing more than an occasional battle or skir­ his call. Example is requisite absolute Timothy who is in Ephesus. The words mish with the enemy. We are engaged for God’s servants. It is evidenced in “This charge” (tauten ten paraggelian) in total war: battle after battle, conflict two ways, as set forth in v. 19. remind us of our call from God and of after conflict, engagement upon engage­ In the first place, the servants of God the responsibility attendant upon this ment. Those arrayed against us are many, must keep holding faith. The Greek high calling. The charge refers not alone greatly outnumbering us, and bent upon text reads simply, “holding faith” (echon to our duty to expose false teachers our defeat and destruction. We wage war pistin). Faith appropriately comes (which we must do) but to the total ful­ against Satan and his mighty host of first because it is faith which provides fillment of the high calling of a Gospel principalities, powers, rulers of this the Christian combatant with his only servant. One function of this high call­ world-age’s darkness, and spiritual standing-ground for the deadly conflict, ing is, of course, to oppose false teaching, wickedness in high places. We fight and supplies him with the proper weap­ expose those who engage in it, and check against the demons and their deadly ons and armor which enable him to repel such teaching wherever and whenever we powers, and against the devil’s personal the vicious attacks of the great adver­ Dr. Robert T. Ketcham can. The word “commit” will not allow agents. And in the flesh, there are false sary and his hosts. This faith is the indi­ teachers, deceitful workers, religious vidual trust of the servant of Christ, as Dr. Robert T. Ketcham, the Lord will­ us to be unaware of the nature of this ing, will be celebrating his 89th birthday apostates, all the forces and forms of the noun “faith” without the definite great sacred trust deposited into our care. on July 22nd. All across this country The word is paratithemai, “place beside, liberal theology, and the ecumenical article indicates. It consists in his convic­ are the many who have in one way or lay down alongside another for his powers and pressures, as well as the tions and beliefs, his doctrine and his another been blessed through his minis­ guardianship.” God has placed this cults and other pseudo-Christian groups own personal fidelity in his call to the try. Why not encourage the heart of this sacred trust down alongside His servants and movements. The war will increase Gospel Cause. The present tense of the dear warrior by telling him the blessing so that they are constantly and continu­ and expand, the battle-grounds will participle echon denotes the continuing he was to you? Drom him a card TO­ DAY! Dr. R. T. Ketcham, 2646 Winne- ally reminded of its consignment to their grow larger, and fighting will become adherence to all that constitutes one’s mac, Chicago, Illinois - 60625. fidelity. They must always be aware of fiercer and more intensive and violent, faith, Character and constancy are both its placement and presence in their own and the pressures upon the servants of involved. The character of God’s ser­ personal custody. As Moses laid before the Lord more savage and intense. But vants manifests itself in their constancy Traveling South the faces of the elders all the words that our duty is to stand fast in the faith and and consistency of life. the Lord commanded him (Exodus 19:7, fight, quitting ourselves like men (I Cor. In the second place, therefore, there MEET OHIO FAMILIES t is the matter of conscience. God’s ser­ i LXX paretheken), in similar fashion God 16:13). in ATLANTA has set down alongside us this great, The present tense of the verb (strateug) vants must keep holding a good consci­ \ sacred trust of the administration of His denotes the constant, continued progress ence. As Fairbairn remarks: “A good Visit the new F.B.H.M. wdrk ( Word. For without any doubt, this trust of the campaign. It goes on and on conscience is faith’s necessary hand­ CALL PASTOR FRED HENZLER i has to do with “the Gospel of the glory throughout the duration of this age and maid. . . .” The warfare in which we are for information } of the blessed God” (I Tim. 1:11), and the life-time of God’s servants. The engaged is strictly a moral and spiritual } 404-289-0450 the teaching of sound doctrine in the military language continues. Gospel one, and thrusting aside one’s conscience J churches (4:6-7, 13-16; 6:20-21). For preachers are soldiers, enlisted for the this, God’s servants are totally respon­ duration of the war, the length of their sible. lives. They are engaged in a continuous, ( THE CLEVELAND HEBREW MISSION / P. O. 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Balyo, Grand Rapids, Mich, 3504 Worden Rd. Oregon, Ohio 43616 Write for your F R E E copy of “ The Trumpeter for Israel" our quarterly magazine devoted to the work of Jewish evangelism. (419)691-5886 (419)691-6561 16 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST JUNE-JULY, 1978 The distinctive uniforms and the con­ youth, but in terms of dividends, the re­ centrated program of interclub athletic turn is great, not only in interest but competitions, plus handicrafts and Bible also in participation of the entire congre­ Amazing At Grace memory; contests, account for the gation, Mr. Pycraft says. AWANA club success, Mr. Pycraft be­ Grace Baptist, organized in 1962, Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the TO LED O B LA D E . It was written by lieves. dedicated its new building six years the B L A D E Religion Editor and appeared in their April 8th issue. When things like this Today he is taking a group of AWANA ago. Plans are being drawn up to add a are happening in our churches, we like to share it with our readers. club members from grades 3 to 8 to an large auditorium to expand church Ohio AWANA Olympics program in facilities. Copley, O., near Akron. About 60 child­ AWANA ren, representing four teams, will ride the church bus to Copley for the Northern Announcing Christian Program Strong For Young, Old Ohio division contests. State finals will be in Mansfield on April 22. Education Conference Fun, Games, Bible Study bers volunteer to be leaders,” Mr. Pycraft Doing Well In Bible Memory ' said, adding, “I’m called to work with The Southwest Ohio Association of “The kids are eager to get here and play young people.” Regular Baptist Churches announces At Grace Baptist Church games, and our kids are doing very well in Mr. Pycraft, who carries 180 pounds a Christian Education Conference to be Bible memory, which consists of about on a five-foot-nine frame, and worked held on Friday evening and Saturday, 100 verses in a handbook,” Mr Pycraft his way through college doing construc­ November 10, 11, 1978 at the Washing­ said. tion, played football in high school and ton Heights Baptist Church, Dayton, The young minister, whose wife, Bette, did quite a bit of wrestling. He knows Ohio. is girls’ director, conducts the Sunday how important it is to give young people The keynote speaker this year is Rev. and Wednesday night programs, and outlets for their physical energy. Virgil Stoneking, formerly Registrar and teaches high school Sunday school This past Wednesday, and it was a typi­ Chairman of Local Church Education cal one, the AWANA commander, wear­ classes. Their two-year-old daughter is at Baptist Bible College,Clarks Summit, ing an adult uniform, gray cotton shirt not quite ready for the Sparks program. Pa., and presently pastor of Bethel Bap­ trimmed in red, plus several extra medals, Mrs. Pycraft’s father is the Rev. Walter tist Church, Cherry Hill, N. J. including one marked “shareholder” be­ Warfield, Missions Director of the Asso­ This is a cooperative effort of the SW cause he made a special contribution to ciation in Rolling Meadows. Ohio Association, but is being made the national budding program, stood in TheAWANAclub program runs through available also to churches outside of the the sanctuary at 6:45 p.m. before several the school year, September through SW area. The committee consists of Mr. dozen Sparks. These are the kindergarten June. Summers, Mr. Pycraft says, organi­ Jim Neely,chairman,Rev. Lloyd Learned, through second graders, who wear red zed activity is at a minimum. But he plans and Rev. David Morris, Secretary. vests, trimmed in gray. to lead church camp at Kelley’s Island Rev. Stoneking will be bringing three for the various age groups. And he plans Sang In High-Pitched Voices messages at the general sessions and a one-week church-in planned, so young The little Sparks shrieked and sang in also leading some of the workshops. The people can live in the building, and do high-pitched voices, “Joy, joy down in committee has endeavored to set up odd jobs about the building, mainly my heart,” while Shirley Self, the church workshops that are relevant to the needs maintenance and yard work. In addition, pianist and secretary, played piano ac­ of the local church Christian Education there will be personal development cour­ companiment. Adult and teen-age volun­ Departments. A list will be printed in ses, a charm program for the girls, and teer leaders, interspersed in some of the a later issue of the O.I.B. personal hygiene for the boys. pews, helped to maintain some level of We ask that you mark off these dates Robert Pycraft, AWANA commander order as the kiddies bobbed up and down The AWANA club program costs very on your calendars and look for more It’s amazing what the AWANA Club joyfully. little, perhaps 25 cents a week to the information in the near future. program is doing for Grace Baptist In another part of the West Bancroft Church. Street church complex, boys’ and girls’ Because of AWANA, more than 150 groups were in progress. The Pals (third boys and girls from kindergarten through to fifth grade boys) and Pioneers (sixth high school come out for Wednesday to eighth grade boys) were in the gym­ CINDY NEEDS YOUR HELP! evening fun, games, Bible study, and nasium participating in group games — Cindy was with us for 17 months. When she worship. At the same time about 100 three-legged race, tug of war, relays. came to us she had great difficulty separating parents and adult leaders spend part of Girls’ groups — Chums (third to fifth the real world from the fantasy world into the two-hour period (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) grade) and Guards (sixth to eighth grade) which she had retired to escape from an envir­ in Bible study under the pastor, the Rev. — were in Bible study, memorizing verses. Regular onment which she could not accept. We pro­ Larry Engle. The classes traded places, and the girls vided her with intensive treatment, loving sur­ AWANA — an acronym for Approved then occupied the gym for a period until Baptist roundings and consistent spiritual training Workmen Are Not Ashamed — is an all reassembled for a brief devotional which allowed Cindy to emerge again into the adaptation of a text from II Timothy period before the 8:30 p.m. dismissal. Childrens world of reality. Her behavior improved, she 2:15 “Do your best to win full approval Adults, mainly parents, were in the A g e n c y began doing well in school, she even got in­ in God’s sight, as a worker who is not sanctuary'for a Bible lesson and prayer volved in the school band. She accepted Christ St. Louis, Michigan 4 8880 ashamed of his work, one who correctly meeting led by Pastor Engle. and was considering Baptism. Phone (517) 681-2171 teaches the message of God’s truth.” • Unit 22nd In Achievement (Good News for Modern Man) Of 8,000 AWANA clubs, Mr. Pycraft Cindy had been placed with us privately by her mother. Her mother had been able The AWANA program, an interna­ says, the Grace Baptist unit was 22nd to provide only a small amount toward the cost of her care. A number of you who tional project of the Awana Youth As­ in achievement last year, because of its sociation of Rolling Meadows, 111., was make up our constituency helped to pay for Cindy's care through the "SPO N SO R high level of participation and results A C H IL D " program. introduced to the Toledo area three years achieved. At the first AWANA club pro­ ago by Robert Pycraft, youth pastor at gram three years ago, only 39 showed up. Against the advice of our staff, Cindy's mother decided to remove Cindy from our Grace Baptist, 5612 West Bancroft St. Attendance has grown from an average care and moved with her and her other children to a more distant city. The results The 25-year-old licensed minister, (who is of 50 each week to the current 150 aver­ of this move have been tragic for Cindy. She not only regressed to the fantasies and not ordained, however,) grew up with an age, the youth pastor continued. behaviour which characterized her condition prior to her admission to the Regular AWANA program in his home commun­ The high school youth, known as the Baptist Children's Agency but has grown much worse. Her mother realizes now ity at Avon Lake,0. A 1974 graduate of Shipmates, meet Sunday nights for Bible that taking Cindy out of the Agency too soon was a serious mistake and she is per­ Cedarville, Ohio., College, he was called study and on Friday and Saturday have sistently urging us to take Cindy back. The problem is that the "SPO N SO R A to Grace in December of that year. games and athletics. Dancing is not per­ C H IL D " funds which we have been using to provide Cindy's care have now been Program ’Kind of Propels Itself’ mitted at Grace, a member of the General transferred to other children who needed help. “The AWANA program is so exciting, Association of Regular Baptist Churches, All of us feel ver strongly that God wants us to continue our efforts to help this it kind of propels itself. Church mem- whichadheres to fundamentalist doctrine. very lovely and very troubled girl. I have decided to take her back even without any funds designated for her support. I am sharing this story with you trusting that you will "H E L P SPO N SO R " this girl or someone equally in need of your help.

This kind of care and treatment is very expensive. It take $175 per week ($700 TEACHING MINISTRY per month) to meet these costs for one child. That is 35 individuals or classes or churches giving $20 per month. Baptist School CINDY NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Evangelistic Ministry (Fill in below and send to the address above.) I will H E L P SPO NSO R A CH ILD at the Regular Baptist Children's Agency. I will give the following monthly donation $ Fundamental Doctrine Sponsor's Name. .Church.

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