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Herald of Holiness Volume 70 Number 16 (1981)

W. E. McCumber (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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DELIVERANCE AN EDITORIAL IN THE CRISIS

I WO COMMANDS were given of cowardice can also be heard assurance of victory, even when 1 to Israel in a tim e of great urging surrender, urging us to go defeat seems inevitable. crisis. The Book of Exodus re­ back or to give up. If we can obey the command to cords this experience in chapter The solution to personal crisis “stand still” in the crisis, we shall 14. Verse 13 states, “Fear ye not, is to recognize and obey God’s learn that it enables the interven­ stand still, and see the salvation voice. The mighty Elijah stood tion of the Divine into our affairs. of the Lord.” Verse 15 says, upon the mount and heard the God prepared an escape route “Speak unto the children of Israel, great storm as the wind blew the for Israel and then commanded that they go forward.” On the sur­ rocks into the canyons below, and them to “go forward.” He will pre­ face these two commands would the earthquake and the fire fol­ pare a way for us as well. appear paradoxical, but their de­ lowed. Then in the calm following It also enables God to give a liverance from the Egyptians on the storm a “still, small voice” was sense of direction to our effort. that memorable day depended heard which he recognized. Only We always move “forward” under upon their obedience to both. then did he wrap “his face in his the guidance of God. We all seem to be confronted in mantle, and went out, and stood Obedience also brings a great­ this day with many different kinds in the entering in of the cave” (1 er revelation of God to the soul. of crises. From Israel’s expe­ Kings 19:13). To be able in this To face the crisis with faith and rience in that ancient day we can day to distinguish the voice of assurance in God’s ability and learn some valuable lessons. Cri­ God above the frightful noises willingness to help us requires sis hours call for wisdom and un­ and confusing issues of our world discipline, but at the same time derstanding. Admittedly it is not is to be assured of deliverance becomes fascinating as we see the easiest thing to “stand still” in and victory. To hear the Master’s the unfolding of His great plan a crisis. Action always seems to voice in the storm is to find calm and revelation of deliverance. □ be the natural reaction. However, exaggeration and alarm only make the situation more frustrat­ ing. The voice of presumption calls loudly in the crisis, urging us to action, to make decisions, to THE SOLUTION forge ahead. The opposite voice TO PERSONAL CRISIS IS TO RECOGNIZE AND OBEY GOD’S VOICE

by General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland

HERALD OF HOLINESS OR YEARS I tried every artificial means I could three verses of “ Softly and Tenderly,” I found myself imagine, trying to find the ultimate “ high.” It praying earnestly for a young mother who was also seems when a person reaches a certain number ofwidowed, someone I had talked to casually after one pills,F or a certain number of drinks, or a certain num­ or two services, but that I really didn’t know well. ber of joints, they become challenged to be able to do Between the third and fourth verses, I found myself one better—to get just a little higher. I think that’s praying for this woman as if my very life depended on what happens when so many, like myself, find our­ it. Then halfway through the fourth and final verse, selves lying on an emergency room table with doctors the most spectacular thing happened. This woman and nurses working over us, pumping our stomachs came to the pew where I was standing, and when I and doing everything humanly possible to save our responded to a tap on my shoulder, there she was, lives. tears streaming down her face and asking me to go My life often seemed to me so incomplete, so un­ with her to the altar! fulfilled, and so completely hopeless. The only high­ It has taken me years, and I’m sorry for the times lights were those times when I seemed to be floating I’ve fallen on the way, but God has shown me the in another world totally removed from the day-to-day ultimate “high.” No honor can be greater, no joy pressures of my life as a secretary, wife, and mother, deeper, than knowing that you have been used as an or the times before I had a family. instrument of His peace. For years I’ve tried to reach that peak. Even after I pray that God help me to be worthy as one of being saved and feeling that I had found that moun- His children, to live as He would have me live, to taintop, I was sometimes tempted to try again to speak as He would have me speak, and to walk as He artificially induce that “ high.” But I thank God for would have me walk. I want to be used by Him, for being faithful to His promises, for always being there that is the ultimate “high”! □ to help me rise above these temptations. One day, though, the trials, the pressures, all the responsibilities of the children and providing for their home, seemed to loom heavier than ever. I knew whom to contact for drugs and I prayed and prayed that God would stay with me, that I not give in after His having delivered me from such a life more than two years before. The struggle went on within me for ULTIMATE almost a week. Then one Sunday evening God did something really tremendous. Following the sermon, the pastor gave an altar call. He said that he felt the Lord was working with some­ HIGH one within the congregation. As we sang the first

Thomas E. Saner JUDI TURPEN, a new Christian, is engaged in secre­ tarial work and resides in Anderson, Indiana.

JUDI TURPEN

3 H. Armstrong Roberts HERALD

m3h o l i m e s s Bible Quotations in this issue: MM wW. . E. M cCUMBER.cCUMBER, Editor in Chief Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quotations from the following translations IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor are used by permission: MABEL ADAMSON, Editorial Assistant (NIV) From The Holy Bible, New International Version, copyright © 1978, by New York International Bible Society (TEV) From the Good News Bible — Old Testament © American Bible Society. 1976. rnnrnhuf-.nn I V. H. LEWIS • ORVILLE W . JENKINS New Testament © American Bible Society. 1966. 1971, 1976. PHifnni CHARLES H. STRICKLAND • EUGENE L. STOWE ta ito rs . | W |LUAM M GREATHOUSE • JERALD D. JOHNSON HERALD OF HOLINESS (USPS 241-440) is published semi monthly by the NAZARENE PUB­ General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene LISHING HOUSE, 2923 TR00ST AVE. KANSAS CITY, MO 64109. Editorial Office at 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131 Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions to Naza Cover Photo: by Dick Smith rene Publishing House. P 0 Box 527. Kansas City. MO 64141 CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send us Bass Harbor, Me., Lighthouse your new address, including ZIP code, as well as your old address, and enclose a la be I from a recent copy SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $5.00 per year Second class postage paid at Kansas City. Volum e 70, N um ber 16 August 15, 1981 Whole Number 3332 Mo Litho in U S A

IN THIS ISSUE DELIVERANCE IN THE CRISIS ...... 2 BACKSLIDING: NO SMALL THING ...... 14 General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland D avid L. S chooler ULTIMATE HIG H ...... 3 THE EYES OF THE HEART ...... 15 Judi Turpen John W. May LETTERS ...... 4 GOD’S HOLY PEOPLE STILL DIE WELL! ...... 16 Richard S. Taylor A SCRIPTURAL EXPERIENCE ...... 5 GOD NEVER SAID WE’D BE LEADING AT Herbert McGonigle THE HALF ...... 17 JESUS GIVES JOY ...... 6 Book Brief Dean Spencer and Dean Nelson Gordon Chilvers DICK McCOOL: THE MAN AND HIS MISSION ...... 18 AGAPE ...... 7 Jennifer A ilor Glenn J. Sneed NAZARENE ROOTS: GOD’S DIAGNOSIS AND CURE FOR S IN ...... 8 WW I CHAPLAIN, WILLIAM HOWARD HOOPLE .... 19 John F. Hay STOP . . . LOOK . . . LISTEN!...... BY ALL MEANS ...... 20 ...... 9 Love Found a Way Doris P. Restrick Helps to Holy Living Sue Prentice IN THE NEW S ...... 21 PARABLES ...... 10 Poem Charsten Christensen NEWS OF RELIGION ...... 30 MOVED WITH COMPASSION ...... 10 ANSWER CORNER ...... 31 Leroy H Reedy LATE NEW S ...... 34 JUST WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT, ANYWAY? ...... 12 THE EDITOR'S STANDPOINT ...... 35 M errill S. Williams T he M ailbag W. F.. M cC u m b er

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“HERALD” USED BY GOD ents may or may not have done to caring and responsibility is need­ We thought you would be very reach their children for Christ that ed in our churches. interested to know the results of are not always true. Self-imposed guilt, as the au­ a subscription to the H erald of As a youth worker, I deal very thor says, is not the answer. Self- Holiness sent to a friend by a closely with teenagers and their disciplined love in action is. Then member of our congregation, Mr. parents. In the churches I have a parent can “enjoy his own sal­ Charles Linn. had contact with, too many par­ vation” and his teenager’s too! Chuck sent a subscription to a ents leave the responsibility of Name withheld by request man he works with, Mr. Josephus ministering to their children total­ Brown, and as a direct result of ly in the hands of the church ANOTHER VIEWPOINT reading each issue, Mr. Brown’s and youth leader. Too many don’t I just read “Why Aren’t They wife accepted Christ. try to communicate with their Saved?” in the May 1 issue. The May God grant many more teens, listen to and share their admonition for parents to not as­ such encouraging reports. problems, spend quality time with sume great personal guilt over R ich a rd L. Fisher them, invite youth leaders and unsaved, adult children is well West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Christian friends over (that's a stated. good one!). Having worked with over PLEA TO PARENTS For teens to reach their fullest 10,000 youngsters by now, I have I found myself a bit frustrated potential in Christ, the prayers of faced this question repeatedly. I with the article, “Why Aren't They parents need to grow arms and am convinced that in the Church Saved?” The author seems to legs. They need to be vitally in­ of the Nazarene, we have con­ make generalizations and conclu­ volved in ministering to their chil­ sistently missed one vital area sive statements about what par­ dren. A loving, Christlike parental (Continued on page 20)

HERALD OF HOLINESS A SCRIPTURAL EXPERIENCE

well-known Chris- sanctification that reaches . tian leader asked, every area of life. “A Is the term ‘entire sancti­ We could very accurate­ fication’ scriptural?” ly translate it as: “ May The answer is Yes! The the God of peace sanctify term entire sanctification you entirely.” This idea of is scriptural, in the sense completeness is further that it conveys what the strengthened by the use of Bible clearly teaches. It is the term holokleron, which scriptural in the same the KJV translates as sense that the term Trinity “ whole” ; “your whole spir­ is scriptural. While the it and soul and body.” precise term itself is not by HERBERT McGONIGLE Every part of the Chris­ found in scripture, it does tian is to be entirely sanc­ interpret correctly what tified; and the use of the scripture teaches. Sancti­ tw o w ords w holly and fication is a biblical term, translating, in the Old whole emphasizes this so clearly. The passage could Testament, various forms of the Hebrew root qdsh be paraphrased: “May the God of peace himself and, in the New Testament, translating derivatives entirely sanctify every part of you . . .” As believers, from the Greek word hazo. The basic meaning of both the Thessalonians were already sanctified; now Paul is “separate,” “purify,” “make holy,” and in both prays that they will be entirely sanctified. testaments, the terms holiness and sanctification are What does it mean to be entirely sanctified? It practically interchangeable. means the perfecting of faith (1 Thessalonians 3:10). Sanctification begins at the new birth. When a It means to increase and abound in love (3:12). It man is born again, not only does he have a new stand­ means to have the heart established unblamable in ing before God, but his actual state, i.e. his inner holiness (3:13). It means moral purity (4:1-8). It moral and spiritual condition, is radically trans­ means being preserved blameless until the Lord formed. He is separated unto God; he is turned from comes (5:23). Thus entire sanctification is, negative­ sin to holiness, and the Spirit is at work within him ly, being cleansed from all sin and, positively, being to transform him into the likeness of Christ (Romans filled with the love of God and continuing to increase 8:29). This is made very clear in 1 Corinthians 1:2 in that love. where the Corinthians are described as those “ sancti­ Thus, according to the New Testament, our entire fied in Christ Jesus.” Many of them still had a long sanctification in Christ may be complete in this life. way to go spiritually and Paul is grieved with their There can be an entire cleansing from all sin and a discords (1:10-14), their immaturity (3:1-4), their continuous filling with and growing in, the love of lack of discipline (5:1-2), their quarreling (6:1-8), etc. God, which the Spirit “ pours” into our hearts (Ro­ —but they were believers and, as such, Paul refers to mans 5:5). them as “ sanctified.” How is entire sanctification obtained? Briefly, it is There is much more, however, to sanctification a grace given only to believers, who must see it as a than its beginning at the new birth. We could look at scriptural promise, feel their need of it, believe it to how Paul exhorts these Corinthians to go on to full be obtainable, and pray for its fulfillment in their sanctification (see 2 Corinthians 7:1), but instead we own lives. will look at 1 Thessalonians 5:23. It is obtainable now, by faith, as with all the bless­ Paul says that God will “sanctify you wholly.” ings of grace. The most important requirement, how­ “ Wholly” means “ completely,” “ fully,” or “ entirely” ever, is not just believing that it is obtainable, or and the phrase entire sanctification comes from this having correct doctrinal views about what it is, but is passage. the longing, the deep desire, the soul-yearning to be The Greek term translated “wholly” is holoteleis, cleansed and filled with the Holy Spirit . derived from holos meaning “ whole” and telos m ean­ ing “ en d.” As Jesus has so clearly taught us: “Blessed are Hence the word connotes, “ wholly reaching the in­ those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for tended goal” and in this passage it is descriptive of a they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6). □

HERBERT McGONIGLE, an elder in the church, is on Reprinted from the Flame, January, February, 1981 issue. the faculty of British Isles Nazarene College in Manches­ Scripture quotations not KJV are the author’s own translation from the ter, England. Greek New Testament.

AUGUST 15, 1981 by GORDON CHILVERS

Where Jesus found His joy is where we can find joy for ourselves. Jesus spoke of a shepherd who went into the wil­ derness to find one sheep. When he found it he was filled with joy. Jesus likened the shepherd to himself as He searches for lost people. To save us. He came from heaven to earth. He endured much suffering that we should have forgiveness and eternal life, a life of joy. He shared the joy that fills heaven when someone began to experience this joy. Henry Parton was a faithful minister for more than 40 years. He had suffered considerably during that period. He had been misunderstood and misrepre- JESUS / jL/ v g ive s yOCi Camerique

1 / 1 /HY DO YOUR sacred compositions have sented as he stood for truth and right. I asked him V V such a glad ring in them?” someone asked whether the results were worth the anguish. Joy light­ Haydn, the great composer. He replied, “I cannot ed his face as he said: “True, I had to suffer, but I compose anything without it; for I translate into mu­ have also known the joy of the Lord. During my min­ sic the state of my very heart. When I think of the istry I have led several people to Christ as Savior. grace of God in Jesus Christ, my heart is so full of joy Each one of these has given me so much joy that it that the notes fairly dance and leap from my pen.” has eclipsed the pain.” Joy is a major topic in the New Testament. The “ My joy, until I die,” exclaimed Count Zinzen- words for joy and rejoice occur about 150 times. Yes, dorf, “ is to win souls.” but where can we find joy? Jesus found joy in His fellowship with God. When Jesus Christ knew intense sorrow. Being holy and Jesus was talking to His Father He spoke of His joy. kind, He could not see the world suffering because of “ Now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the sin and not feel intense grief. His ambition was to world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in them­ relieve it. selves” (John 17:13). He gained it from what He was Yet sorrow was not all of His life. It could be said of doing then—having fellowship with God. He regard­ Him even more truly than it was of Wilberforce, when ed this fellowship as more necessary to His spiritual He “entered a room every face lit up.” Children life than food was to His body. Once He was too busy crowded to Him as they always will to a radiant per­ to eat, but He was never too busy to spend time with son. His contemporaries never complained that He His Father. was miserable, though we have at least one hint that God was real to Him. His pure heart opened widely He was too happy for their ideal. He knew the full to His Father’s loving voice. J. S. Stewart comments: range of human joy. Jesus’ joy was flawless. “ Heart spoke to heart, the spirit of Jesus on the Twice He speaks of "my joy,” abounding in our mountain to the Father in Heaven; and so precious, lives, the second of which was in His petition to His deep, and intimate was the hour of utter intimacy Father (John 15:11; 17:13). He wants us to have joy that Jesus, as the evangelists say, came out of it with that has “the same substance and quality as His” the glow and wonder of it written on His very face, own (William Temple). What is more. He wants us to making it radiant like an angel’s.” have it here and now. Referring to the overflowing of Here was Jesus’ joy. His own people could reject this joy, He likened it to a vessel filled to the brim Him, His mother could misunderstand Him, His and from which we can drink to our heart’s content. disciples could be poor pupils, but the joy that came from communion with His Father sustained Him at GORDON CHILVERS is a free-lance writer from Nor­ all times and in all circumstances. wich, England. Dr. F. B. Meyer once met an elderly widow who

6 HERALD OF HOLINESS “JESUS CHRIST IS ALL THAT HE SAID HE WOULD BE.”

said she was most unhappy; she felt so lonely. Dr. radiant testimony to God’s grace. When asked what Meyer reminded her that Jesus was always with her. especially gave him joy, he replied, “ Knowing the Some months later the two met again. She beamed Lord. I have known great success in business, though with joy as she said: “You told me to practice the that has never brought me lasting happiness. Getting presence of Jesus Christ and I am now a new creature. to know the Lord, understanding His plan for my life, Everything is different, because I have found out that living on His promises, and seeing His hand in my Jesus Christ is to me all that He said He would be.” life have given me tremendous joy.” The 70 disciples returned from their preaching and This joy cannot be killed by suffering. Jesus spoke healing tour, delighting in their success. When they more fully of joy as the Cross came nearer to Him. In­ gave their report, “Jesus rejoiced in spirit” (Luke deed, joy was more prominent in His farewell dis­ 10:21). His joy was unbounded. Why? God had hid­ course than in any other sermon. After Paul and den certain knowledge from “ the wise and prudent” Barnabas had been persecuted at Antioch, they were and had revealed it unto “ babes,” the disciples. The “filled with joy” (Acts 13:52). Peter affirms that a special knowledge was who the Father is. Jesus season of many temptations will cause heaviness, regarded knowing God as the highest knowledge but it will not prevent true rejoicing (1 Peter 1:6). available to anyone. Scientific knowledge is valuable, The joy which Jesus gives to us is complete. It is but a knowledge of God is essential if we are to know independent of our circumstances. The world can true joy. neither give it nor take it away. Its source is in God Bill Blake was a prosperous businessman with a our Father. □

An illustration of Christlike love AGAPE

eaten biscuits, water gravy, and water for break­ fast. When paid, the pastor decided to cele­ brate. He bought a half pound of butter, a pint of strawberry preserves and a pound of coffee. by GLENN J. SNEED The pastor’s wife baked a pan of biscuits and made a pot of coffee. As she put the biscuits in the oven, a train I HE ADULT Sunday School class was dis- pulled up to the water tank. Just as she took the -L. cussing the command to love. Comments biscuits out of the oven, there came a knock at such as, “It is impossible to love some people,” the door. The pastor opened it. There stood a “ some are dirty,” “ some are disagreeable,” were young man, blackened from riding a coal car for heard. the past hundred miles. The love that God commands us to give is “ Mister,” the youth said, “ Could you give me designated by the Greek word agape. This is something to eat? I haven’t eaten anything for love given because the person needs to be loved. three days!” I was reminded of an incident that occurred “ Come in,” the pastor replied. in the little village of DuBois in southern Illi­ The youth was seated at the table after he nois in 1932, during the severest part of the had a chance to wash his hands and face. He Great Depression. The church treasurer was ate the pan of biscuits with the half pound of away and did not pay the pastor for a month. butter and the pint of strawberry preserves and At the end of that period, the pastor received drank the pot of coffee. his $7.50—a month’s salary. He thanked the parsonage family and left. For over two weeks the parsonage family had Then the pastor’s wife made a pan of biscuits, a skillet of water gravy and another pot of cof­ GLENN J. SNEED is a retired Nazarene minister fee. living in Royalton, Illinois. That was agape. □

AUGUST 15, 1981 GOD’S DIAGNOSIS THE MALADY OF SIN HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED & CURE FOR SIN AND A PRESCRIPTION HAS BEEN PROVIDED. by JOHN F. HAY PRAISE THE LORD!

T IS CONSOLING and inspir- child of God, sinning is in the past sin have been identified and a cure . ing to know that God, the Great —not the present. They have been prescribed. Now God is calling Physician, has given us an infalli­ delivered from an awful life of sin­ attention to the root or nature of I sin in the heart. ble diagnosis and prescription for ning by the transforming power of the malady of sin. In fact, God is God. Everyone commits acts of sin so explicit in His diagnosis and Now let us consider G od’s pre­ because everyone is born with a cure for the universal disease of sin scribed cure for sins committed. sinful nature. To deny this fact, that nothing is left to the imagina­ Confession of one’s sins leads to God says, is to deceive ourselves. tion. forgiveness. Here is one of the great Therefore, the sin nature remains In 1 John 1:7-10, God deals with promises of God to every sinner: in the heart until it is cared for by the entire sin problem of mankind. “ If we confess our sins, he is faith­ God himself. All acts of sin are These verses, taken in reverse or­ ful and just to forgive us our sins, cared for when God, through der, open up God’s remedy for and to cleanse us from all unrigh­ Christ, forgives; but the nature of man’s sin. teousness” (1 John 1:9). Forgive­ sin is not subject to forgiveness, God declares that all have ness is God’s prescribed cure for for it is not some wrong done. sinned. Verse 10 gives God’s diag­ sins. But it is not shallow forgive­ There must be a different cure for nosis for all mankind as it relates ness. It is life-changing, transform­ a deeper need. to acts of sin. He says, “ If we say ing forgiveness. In fact, it involves This, then, is why the sin nature that we have not sinned, we make becoming a new person in Christ. remains in the hearts of those who him a liar, and his word is not in The old life of sinning passes away, have confessed their sins and have us.” Every person either is or has and a new life of fellowship with been forgiven. The only realistic been a sinner. God, through Christ, begins. and scriptural thing to do is to ad­ This truth of God is not isolated Forgiveness is God’s only cure mit that this is true and stop de­ in one or two verses of Scripture. for sinning. And this is granted ceiving ourselves. In fact, human It is made explicit throughout His only upon the condition of one’s experience bears out what God’s Word. Romans 3:23 states the fact willingness to confess his sins to Word declares. There is a defiling clearly: “ For all have sinned, and God. root of sin in the heart of mankind come short of the glory of God.” Genuine confession carries with which sends out its awful shoots of I have met only one person in it the acts of faith and the for­ carnal actions and attitudes in my lifetime who claimed he had saking of those sins which are everyday living. As long as one not sinned. However, a brief con­ confessed. Thus, God gives His permits the sin nature to remain versation with a parent of that per­ prescription and then tells us how in the heart, there will be deception son revealed the truth. I became to have it filled in one’s life. The and defeat. Since God is concerned convinced that it was a lapse of simplicity of confession and be­ about this fact, He prescribes a memory on his part and that the lieving God to forgive confounds cure for the sin nature as well as Word of God was still true. many, but that is His cure for sin­ for the acts of sin. Sin is universal in its scope. We ning in every case. The sin nature is subject to may call our willful wrongs by The presence of the sin-nature many sophisticated terms, but cleansing. Verse 7 describes God’s God calls them sins. cannot be denied. Another dimen­ cure for the sin nature: “ But if we Scripture does not say, “If we sion of the sin problem is intro­ walk in the light, as he is in the are not sinning . . .” The whole duced in verse 8. God’s Word light, we have fellowship one with matter is in the past tense. For the states, “ If we say that we have no another, and the blood of Jesus sin, we deceive ourselves, and the Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from JOHN F. HAY is superintendent of truth is not in us.” The word “ sin” all sin.” the Indianapolis District, Church of here is in the singular and points Cleansing is the only cure for the the Nazarene, and resides in Camby, to the nature of sin, not the acts of sin nature. And this is an act of Indiana. sin. In verses 9 and 10, the acts of God which is distinctively differ-

HERALD OF HOLINESS by SUE PRENTICE

ent in time and scope from forgive­ T WAS JUST an ordinary afternoon and I had ness. It is a second work o f God in . been reading to my five-year-old daughter. Hav­ the heart, cleansing from inbred ing read several stories, we were just lying on the bed sin. St. Peter testified to this I resting. All was quiet, and after about 15 minutes, I cleansing in Acts 15:8-9: “And concluded that Jennifer was asleep. Very quietly I God, which knoweth the hearts, got up and started to tiptoe out of the room. But Jen­ bare them witness, giving them nifer quickly got up, too. the Holy Ghost, even as he did un­ I said, “ Why, Jennifer, you were so quiet, I thought to us; and put no difference be­ you were asleep.” tween us and them, purifying their “ No, Mom,” she said. “ I was just lying here listen­ hearts by faith.” ing to my thinking!” All man-made remedies, such as I laughed, and we went on about our activities of suppression, growth, or physical the day. However, her words continued to ring in my death fall far short of curing the mind. problem of inbred sin. On the oth­ What would happen if we, as Christians, stopped a er hand, G od’s cure is effective in while and “ Listened to our thinking”? Proverbs 23:7 the heart of every person who will says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Do submit to His cleansing, sanctify­ my thoughts really help determine the kind of person ing power. I am? If so, it would be profitable for me to examine How alarming that many are my thought life—just take time to “listen to my more fearful of a second work of thinking.” God in their hearts than the de­ Many scholars do insist that one’s thoughts are ceiving presence of sin. Jesus said, very vital to his being and his personality. Books have “ Blessed are the pure in heart, for been written on the power of our attitudes and of they shall see God” (Matthew5:8). positive thinking. Some even say one’s whole life can This statement points out the im­ be changed by learning mind control. portance of experiencing heart- That being true, can the born-again, Spirit-filled cleansing. Christian afford to fill his mind daily with the im­ Well, here is God’s diagnosis moral, godless themes of soap operas and other TV and prescribed cure for the entire programs, popular and country music, as well as hun­ sin problem. In fact, it is written dreds of magazines and books which fill our news­ much clearer than any prescrip­ stands today? tion form filled out by the best of Psychologists tell us that people talk about what is doctors. To be truthful, I cannot close to their hearts—what fills their minds. There­ read what they write, nor would I fore, if we fill our minds daily with good, wholesome understand it if I could. However, books, clean songs, and especially the Word of God, the Great Physician is open and (C ontinued on page 10) clear in His prescription. He sim­ SUE PRENTICE is a pastor’s wife from Little Rock, ply says “ You have sinned, but I A rkansas. will forgive you if you will confess your sins to me. Secondly, you possess a sinful nature, but I will cleanse you of even this, if you will Helps ro submit to my plan for you.” He declares that He is both Savior HOLY Living and Sanctifier—He offers forgive­ ness and cleansing. □

AUGUST 15, 1981 9 STOP... LOOK... LISTEN (Continued from page 9) WHAT IS COMPASSION? THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY ... we will find ourselves talking about these things and our Christian witness will be enlarged. Others who TO FEEI TO CARE. “ listen to our thinking” will be inspired and encour­ aged and God’s name will be glorified. Camenque STOP ... all evil thoughts and negative thoughts. Don’t dwell on problems and defeats. LOOK ... for the good and beautiful things in the world and in people. Praise God for the victories and blessings in life. LISTEN ... to God’s Word and His voice. Let Him fill you and use you and guide you daily. Take time to “ listen to your thinking.” “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, what­ soever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:7-8). □

PARABLES

A chain is as strong as its weakest link; your life is as pure as the thoughts you think. A t fraying strand, the rope breaks through. Your love is as real as acts you do. Though house on sand stands proud and tall, it crumbles soon in stormy squall, for walls come down when base gives way. Men judge your acts, not what you say.

-CHARSTEN CHRISTENSEN Calgary, Alberta

H Armstrong Roberts

10 HERALD OF HOLINESS MOVED WITH COMPASSION One man’s lesson for putting love into action

by LEROY H. REEDY

WAS IN MY CHURCH OFFICE opening my Then another thought came to me, “ How would I morning mail when the phone rang. A weeping treat this widow if she were rich and drove a Cadil­ mother had called to ask me to conduct the funeral oflac?” I had to go back! herI 22-year-old son. I made a U-turn. As I drove back toward that poor “ He was on his way to visit his fiancee last night,” home, I suddenly got a mental picture of another she said. “ He never got there. The police found him dead boy. That boy was my son. He, too, had died in dead in his car with the motor running and all the an auto accident. I saw again the flower-filled church. windows rolled up. He’s been working two jobs, you I could hear the soft organ music, the sympathetic know, so he and Gloria could get married next month. words of ministers, family, and friends. I suddenly He must have stopped to rest and died from carbon felt a wave of compassion and sympathy sweep over monoxide. I’ve been begging him to get that muffler me. Once again I felt the bitterness of death, the fixed but he said he had neither the time nor the great weight of agony and disappointment, the frus­ m oney.” trations of burying all one’s hopes and dreams. She continued, “ He was such a good boy. He sent As I walked into that home the second time that me a check every payday and he always took the kids day, I no longer saw the worn chairs and the scattered to Sunday School until he went into the army.” toys, but I saw a courageous widow weeping over a I felt a measure of sadness about this fine young dead son who had been working double shifts to gath­ soldier. I had tried to visit him several times but he er enough money to marry the girl of his dreams. I was always at work. I had been driving the Sunday saw a loving family and friends who were doing their School bus and bringing the younger children to best to stand by in life’s darkest hour. church for several months now but had never suc­ I sat down; I accepted the black, bitter coffee; I ceeded in getting the mother to come. identified with this sorrowing mother. I wept with her “ Pastor, I’d love to come,” she had explained, “ but as Jesus had wept with Mary and Martha over their I have to work six days a week and Sunday is the only dead brother. I worked out the minutest details of time I have to wash, clean and do my mending. And the service. Before I left, I called everyone in and too, the only time I really get to rest is on Sunday read from the Scriptures and prayed. while the kids are in Sunday School.” The funeral chapel was packed. The soldier boy’s Now, as I walked up the steps of this poor home, I buddies were there with their wives and sweethearts. noticed that the lock on the front door was broken, I preached from John 11, stressing the words of Jesus toys were scattered about, and everything looked to Mary and Martha: “He that believeth in me, topsy-turvy. though he were dead, yet shall he live” (v. 25). I held The weeping mother met me at the door and up the bright hope of the resurrection against the showed me to a worn, lumpy, overstuffed chair. The dark background of poverty, disappointment, and house was filled with relatives and friends. Cigarette despair. I closed with the great challenge of Micah smoke hung in blue clouds. I refused the black cof­ 6:8, “ He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; and fee offered by one of the children. Soon my asthma what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, began to kick up and I began to cough and sneeze. and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy I got a rough outline of the service and left as soon as G od?” I could. Few left without shaking my hand and expressing As I drove away, some very unworthy thoughts appreciation for the message. How glad I was that I were going through my mind. “ Well, I wouldn’t spend had done my homework well. And how glad I was much time on this one. These people are so poor and that I had been moved with compassion by the Holy ignorant, they’ll never know if your sermon is good or Spirit that earlier day. bad. And besides, you know people like this never W hat is compassion? It is the ability to identify pay anything for your services anyway.” with the sufferings of another, to feel, to care, to sym­ pathize. It is “ love in action,” and only the love of LEROY H. REEDY is a retired Nazarene elder residing Christ in our hearts can help us to have compassion in Sacramento, California. in every circumstance. □

AUGUST 15, 1981 1 1 ROBABLY no doctrine in 20, NIV). Clearly, only a person the New Testament is as mis­ speaks of himself this way. understood as the doctrine of the Also, the Spirit is a Person be­ Holy Spirit. He has received both cause, like a person. He has self- credit and blame for things for determination. Jesus said of the which He is not at all responsible. Spirit, “ The wind blows wherever So, then, just who is the Holy it pleases. You hear its sound, but Spirit, anyway? you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is First, the Holy Spirit is a Per­ with everyone born of the Spirit” son. In the words of the Manual of (John 3:8, NIV). The wind is im­ the Church of the Nazarene, “We personal. But the Spirit, being a believe in the Holy Spirit, the person, wills, chooses, and exer­ Third Person of the Triune God­ cises volition. On one occasion the head” (Articles of Faith, III). He, Spirit chose not to allow Paul to together with the Father and Son, preach the word in the province of comprise the unity of the Trinity. Asia (Acts 16:6). Yet He is one distinct Person in The Holy Spirit exhibits anoth­ His own right, and He functions er characteristic of personality— uniquely. intelligence. After the Jerusalem He is a Person because, like a Council had met and decided what person, He has self-identity. He they would require of the Gentile exists independent of any other in­ believers, the apostles and elders dividual. We have transliterated— sent a letter informing the Gen­ carried from the Greek directly to tiles of their decision. In the letter the English—our word ego. It is they wrote, “ It seemed good to the the Greek first personal pronoun. Holy Spirit and to us not to bur­ Psychologists tell us that the ego is den you with anything but the fol­ the center of the human personal­ lowing requirements” (Acts 15:28, ity, the essential self of a person. A NIV); and then they listed them. person’s ego may be tainted by sel­ In this statement the church lead­ fishness, but every person, even ers credited the same intelligence the sanctified Christian, has an to the Spirit that they claimed ego, a self. themselves.

_ Hedgecoth Photographers In Scripture the Holy Spirit Those who fail to perceive the rarely refers to himself. He func­ Spirit’s personality sometimes tions mainly to glorify Christ (John think of Him as a force, a power, 16:8-11). On one occasion, how­ an influence, or a thing. Perhaps JUSt ever, He speaks in the first person. part of the misunderstanding As Peter was thinking about his comes from some unfortunate recent vision concerning the Gen­ translations in the King James tiles, the Holy Spirit spoke, “ Si­ Version of the Bible: “The Spirit who is the mon, three men are looking for itself beareth witness with our spir­ you. So get up and go downstairs. it, that we are the children of God Do not hesitate to go with them, . . . The Spirit itself maketh inter­ for I have sent them” (Acts 10:19- cession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Rom ans 8:16, HOLY SPIRIT, MERRILL WILLIAMS, pastor ot the 26, italics mine). Texarkana, Texas, North Church, Is In the past I have been guilty of under appointment as missionary to carelessness when it came to re­ anyway? India. membering and referring to the

by MERRILL S. WILLIAMS

“THE PROMISE IS FOR YOU ... FOR

12 HERALD OF HOLINESS gender of a baby. Often when told they are different enough in mean­ cate, a counsel for the defense. But the sex, I’d forget. I was often more ing to be distinct. Heteros refers to as defense counsel, the Spirit does than a little uncomfortable not something of a different kind. Paul not plead any client’s cause; He knowing just what to call it. And uses this word to distinguish be­ defends only those in the right. that was my mistake—calling he tween the law of sin and the law of John calls Satan “ the accuser of or she it. his mind; “ but I see another law at the brethren” (Revelation 12:10). But now we have a new little work in the members of my body” Through false accusation he at­ person living at our house. And (Romans 7:23, NIV). tempts to discourage, confuse, and since this little one has adorned Alios means something of the defeat the Christian. But we have our lives, I understand more clear­ same kind. W. T. Purkiser reminds an Advocate, One to plead our ly the importance of personality in us that when we want to know case, One to defend us against the infants. My little boy, Justin, is what God is like we look at Jesus venomous threats of our enemy. definitely not an it! To properly (John 14:9). But we can also look The Holy Spirit helps us defeat honor the Spirit we must recognize at Jesus to see what the Spirit is the arch accuser. that He is a Person. like. He is another Person like A paraclete also witnessed in But we know something else Jesus. someone’s favor in a court of law. about the Spirit. H e is a Person The Spirit then is a Person. And In this sense the Holy Spirit helps like Jesus. Before His ascension He is a Person like Jesus. But He us with our doubts. He gives wit­ Jesus sought to comfort and re­ is also a Person who ministers to ness in our hearts to the reality of assure His disciples who were con­ modern-day Christians in different God’s Word. He confirms that cerned about His absence. He told ways as they need His help. The Word and assures us of our right them about Another who would word translated “ Comforter” in relationship to God. come and minister to them after the KJV and “Counselor” in the A paraclete was also one called He had gone. He said, “ I will ask NIV is a word that is impossible to in to offer comfort to one who was the Father, and he will give you translate by one English word. troubled, disappointed, or be­ another Counselor, the Spirit of Some, therefore, have translit­ reaved. Our heavenly Father is truth, to be with you forever” erated the Greek word into En­ “ the God of all comfort” (2 Corin­ (John 14:16-17, NIV). glish as Paraclete. Wycliffe first thians 1:3), and the Holy Spirit is We know that the Spirit is like translated it “Comforter.” Com­ the One who administers this com­ Jesus because what He does, Jesus forter comes from two Latin words, fort to our hearts. did. Jesus spoke of His relation­ con and fo rtis meaning “ with When Jesus told His disciples ship to His followers in terms of strength.” Although Comforter He would soon leave them, fear, being in them (John 14:20). The then meant strengthener, today it disappointment, and sorrow filled Holy Spirit also indwells the dis­ means primarily one who consoles. their hearts. What would they do? ciples of Jesus (John 14:17). Like Although He ministers in this way, How would they live? Who could Jesus, the Spirit will teach believ­ consolation is not His only or pri­ ever take the place of the gentle ers (John 13:13; 14:26). Jesus testi­ mary ministry. Galilean? Another Helper, the Ho­ fied of himself. The Spirit will also Literally Paraclete means "one ly Spirit. Jesus promised to send witness in Jesus’ behalf (John called alongside to help.” Perhaps Him to help them in their daily 15:26). Jesus speaks to God in our Catherine Marshall has best cap­ Christian living. behalf; He pleads our case (1 John tured the comprehensive meaning Jesus’ promise was fulfilled his­ 2:1). So does the Spirit (Romans of the term in the title of her book torically on the Day of Pentecost. 8:26). on the Holy Spirit, The Helper. But on that momentous day Peter We also know the Spirit is like Since the word Paraclete is un­ spoke to a convicted crowd and Jesus because of a word Jesus translatable into English, the rea­ said: chose to describe Him. He is an­ sons why a person was called “The promise is for you and other Counselor. In New Testa­ alongside to help in Jesus’ day give your children and for all who are ment Greek two different words meaning to the Spirit’s various far off—for all whom the Lord our are translated by our English word ministries. In court a paraclete God will call” (Acts 2:39, NIV). another. The writers sometimes was called in to testify in defense The promise still holds true. It use them interchangeably, but of the accused. He was an advo­ is for us today. It is for you. □

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by DAVID L. SCHOOLER BACKSLIDING: NO SMALL THING

ACKSLIDING is no small thing. It inflicts loss­ you into the grace of Christ” (1:6), he was probably es on every church and hounds the heels of writing to people who never followed through on any­ Bevery Christian. thing. Adopt an attitude of always following through In his Second Epistle, Peter likens the condition of in every endeavor. backsliding to a dog returning to his vomit or a pig, Another suggestion is that we must always be after being washed, returning to the mire. He also realistic. Being unrealistic is the source of many falls says it is better for one never to have known the Way, and leads to disillusionment, disappointment, and than for one, having known, to backslide. unrealized dreams and ideals. John gives us insight This condition needs to be dealt with not only in into the realistic approach to things that Jesus had. the backslidden, but the believer must be warned to “Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he “ take heed lest he fall.” 1 have found the following knew all men and needed not that any should testify four suggestions most helpful. of man; for he knew what was in man” (2:24-25). Too First of all, one needs to make a commitment, full many times our estimation, expectation, and evalua­ and complete, then lock it in. I call it a mind-set. In tion of people, the church, and even God are totally the backslidden, you will find that circumstances unrealistic. The result is disillusionment which often control one’s commitment rather than one’s commit­ leads to backsliding. Be realistic. ment controlling circumstances. We need to lock in Last, let God be God. So often we try to do it all. our commitment. The obvious result is mental, physical, and spiritual Joshua told the assembled multitude, "Choose you fatigue. Fatigue makes cowards of us all. Jesus said, this day whom ye will serve” (24:15). By this he did “ Without me ye can do nothing” (John 15:5). No not imply that we are to decide every day whom to greater lesson can be learned, no greater source of follow, but rather, make a firm decision. Lock it in. power can be tapped, and no greater cause of back­ Let that commitment govern everything else in any sliding can be removed than by just letting God be given day. One whose commitment is floating and God. Hebrews calls it the “ rest of faith.” changing is headed for backsliding. There are causes for backsliding—there are cures. Secondly, an attitude of following through must be I have found that making a locked-in commitment, adopted. A person who never finishes anything he adopting a follow-through attitude, being realistic, begins will be a prime candidate for falling back. and letting God be God not only can cure it, but, bet­ Many do not follow through with anything. They quit ter yet, can actually prevent it. □ somewhere in the middle; usually it is easier to quit because they do not know how to finish. When Paul wrote to the church in Galatia, “ I mar­ vel that you are so soon removed from him that called

DAVID SCHOOLER is pastor of the Branson, Missouri, Church of the Nazarene.

14 HERALD OF HOLINESS I HIS EXPRESSION was used only once in the JL New Testament, and that was by St. Paul in the first chapter of Ephesians (v. 18.). The KJV ren­ ders it “the eyes of your understanding,” while the NIV, TEV, and others translate it “the eyes of your It was the heart.” apostle Paul This descriptive term, with its context, infers that what we see with our physical eyes may or may not who wrote of move us; what we see with the eyes of our heart al­ ways motivates us. What we see intellectually may be true but cold and calculating; what we see with inner vision is warm, moving, and alive. The enlightened mind is not necessarily an obe­ dient mind, but a surrendered heart obeys implicitly. Paul brings to the fore this concept of certainty in the lives of believers with his words, “that ye may know” (v. 18). This is good news today to a world filled with uncertainty and doubts. The view through the eyes of the God-blessed and God-directed heart brings a trio of deep spiritual blessings, the first of which is the “ hope of his call­ by JOHN W. MAY ing” (v. 18). In actuality, it is a relationship with Christ. Paul expresses it in another place as “ Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). The eyes are blinded by sin until we enter into this relationship through the sanctifying power of God. Life is viewed Dave Anderson with distorted vision until the Holy Spirit cleanses the heart. “ Called to be saints” (Romans 1:7) are the words The “unsearchable riches of Christ” (Ephesians Paul uses in relating believers to everyday life. But 3:8) com e to believers who comprehend with the eyes we are not called to be museum pieces, or hothouse of their heart. One irrefutable fact is seen through Christians who wilt in the hot suns of life. “ For God these spiritual eyes: God will never go bankrupt; no hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holi­ human need can drain His riches. “ Oh, the unsearch­ ness” (1 Thessalonians 4:7). able riches of Christ,” wrote blind Fanny Crosby. The hope of His calling is irrevocably tied to the They are “ more precious than gold!” possibility of fulfilling His calling. God must not only The third blessing viewed through the eyes of the call us to holy living, He must make it possible, else heart is “ the exceeding greatness of his power to us- He cannot be the Heavenly Father He proposes to be. ward who believe, according to the working of his Believers everywhere have found Him equal to every mighty power” (v. 19). Paul makes might or power test. an attribute of God ready to be released to save, The second blessing viewed is that we may know sanctify, and keep. No circumstance is too complex, “ what [are| the riches of His glory” (Ephesians 1:18) no crisis is too chaotic, no character is too contami­ in relation to His people. Not only are His people His nated. cherished inheritance; He insures their inheritance in When called on, it becomes active immediately. glory. The riches of His glory, or His glorious riches, Paul says we can see this, experience it, with the eyes are expended lavishly to bring victory to the saints. of the heart. We may know “how very great is his I once heard this beautiful prayer, “ 0 God, it does power at work in us who believe” (v. 19, TEV). not impoverish Thee to give nor enrich Thee to with­ It is dynamic, it is directed, and it is in sufficient hold.” He will spend whatever power is necessary to degree. The word “working” in this verse means bring and maintain victory in the lives of believers. “ energy.” Whatever force is necessary, whatever ve­ That is what sanctification is all about! Not that the locity is required, whatever strength needs to be sanctified will not suffer, but that they will suffer turned on, it is there. And what is more, it may be victoriously, seeing with the eyes of their hearts that caught with the eyes of the God-cleansed heart. God does provide. Someone said, “ The might is the root, the momen­ Do we need grace? This blessing is according to tum is the tree, the working is the fruit.” “ the riches of His grace” (v. 7). He not only works in To look back is to be disappointed, to look down is believers but for believers. Matthew Henry said, to despair, to look around is to see failure, but to look “ Grace is glory begun, and holiness is happiness in up with the eyes of the heart is to see the power of the bu d .” God working on our behalf. What cannot be figured at the end of a pencil, or worked out on a calculator, JOHN W. MAY is superintendent of the Eastern Ken­ can become a living reality of spiritual victory to tucky District and lives in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. those who use the eyes of the heart. □

AUGUST 15, 1981 15 OHN WESLEY said of the early Methodists, “ Our pace with the increasing pain and weakness was a people die well.” What was their secret? It was a spiritual turning point in January, 1978. relationship with God that took the terror out of Although her salvation in September was so real Jdeath and turned it into a triumph. that she could say, “I was walking in heaven,” yet Does such inner grace work the same today? Let paradoxically she would look back later and confess: Carla answer. In the midst of extreme suffering (can­ “ Even after I was saved, there was still that pull— cer), she was able to say, “ I’ve never been happier, there was still that earthly, that carnal nature. I had never in my whole life.” No, she was not delirious. it, and it was tugging.” Her mind was perfectly clear. But in January she touched God at a deeper level. It was while in the hospital in Portland, Oregon. “I But we need to get her story. For 11 years she was gave my will totally over to the Lord and asked for rebellious against the teachings of her godly mother the infilling of the Holy Spirit.” Up until this time, and against the Christian school she had attended; she declared, “ I still hadn’t given up my will. This but her rebellion was really against God. She was de­ is the key, I feel—the absolute key.” termined to have her fling in the world. The conse­ When her mother queried, “ Did you know it?” she quences were divorce, loneliness, disappointment, responded, “ Of course I knew it. You can’t help but and heartache. What had beckoned so alluringly know it when the Holy Spirit comes into your life.” proved to be ashes. “Do you think it made a difference, dear? A dis­ Then in 1977, at only 31 years of age, the doctors tinct difference?” discovered cancer. She knew that God had her cor­ “ It made all the difference in the world. When you nered. But it was the cornering of infinitely tender give your will over, that’s the last token that you have love. of self. For me it was. I’m willing to do anything the It was not until September that she quit fighting. Lord wants me to do: It doesn’t matter to me, I’m In her own words, “ I came to the end of myself. I just H is.” threw myself on that couch and I told the Lord that I This was not a profession of yieldedness as a ruse to couldn’t go any farther without Him. And He came persuade God to heal her. It was total, unconditional to my rescue. When you’re filthy in your soul and abandonment, with a joy and peace that accepted, in living in sin, and nothing is going right as far as you the months to come, either prospect equally—to die and the Lord are concerned, you have a real need and or live, as long as it was God’s will. I had a real need. The Lord fulfilled that need that Only once did the pain threaten to disturb the day, because I repented of my sins.” equanimity of her spirit. While lying in the back For the next 11 months she was in and out of the seat of the car, enroute to Tacoma, she started to cry hospital. Her body was wasted but her spirit soared. because of the excruciating pain. Then suddenly she The real secret of the growing triumph which kept began to call out in prayer: “ Dear Jesus, please don’t let me be complaining and crying around, but make RICHARD S. TAYLOR is professor emeritus of Naza­ me a joyful Christian, a testimony for you, Jesus.” rene Theological Seminary, author of several books, and After that no one ever heard her complain, or even a frequent contributor to religious periodicals. He resides cry out with pain. in Port Orchard, Washington. In spite of her weakness she had strong determina- GOD S HOLY PEOPLE STILL DIE WELL! 1 / ' / / ’ V. f- / ./ ■ f / / by RICHARD S. TAYLOR 1 / f % A r / r \\ 1 it / / jt; / *\ •< i ' Lr? ' S i ff /? //V \ \ lfi ' tr'T .<-*

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Rising Hope

HERALD OF HOLINESS Book Brief I wkaw here so I can see all my girls again! It was the last conscious thought I would have for some time. God GOD NEVER SAID WE’D BE answered that prayer. LEADING AT THE HALF “ Ambulance doors open . . . The siren screams and I’m inside. . . . Moving objects, masked people hurry­ ing, putting bandages everywhere . . . I will not die! . . . Dear Lord, I really need You now! . . . I will not die! . . . A doctor and nurse are in the corner of my room talking about someone. They aren’t too sure DEAN SPENCER he’s going to make it. Poor guy, poor family. . . . AND DEAN NELSON, ‘You’d better watch him real close. We may lose him authors tonight.’ But they are talking about me . . . At this point, it looked like I was losing.” But Dean Spencer did live from this catastrophe. I HE POIGNANT STORY of the He returned home to a loving wife and three daugh­ JL late Dean Spencer’s escape from a ters. He returned to a busy life of executive responsi­ burning hotel and his slow recovery in a bility. He returned to a life of working and witnessing hospital burn unit isn’t pleasant read­ for Christ. ing. But it is a powerful reminder of This is an unforgettable story. It will strengthen answered prayer and of God’s involve­ your faith and assure you that God is still working ment in our lives. miracles today. Let the book speak for itself: “While I slept, des­ Author-subject Dean Spencer was killed in a pri­ tiny was marching in my direction. . . . I was face-to- vate plane crash in February of this year. Coauthor face with the biggest battle I had ever fought. The Dean Nelson is a graduate student in journalism and fight would be for my life. . . . Someone was yelling, recipient of the 1981 Evangelical Press Association ‘The hotel is on fire!’ . . . The fire is getting worse. scholarship award. □ Can’t breathe—smoke. Must have air. . . . The heat Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City is now unbearable! . . . Dear Lord, help me get out of To order, see page 23.

tion to give her testimony both in the hospital and vised bed in the car for the painful, nightmarish ride out of it. And always her emphasis was on holiness. back to the Emmanuel Hospital in Portland. “There just isn’t any other way that will get you The doctors anxiously gathered around her bed. through,” she said, toward the last. “ There isn’t. The One of them said, “ Well, Carla, did you get to go on devil is too strong.” that camping trip you were talking about?” In order to witness, she had an intense desire to She responded: “ Oh yes! But that wasn’t a cam p­ get to the Pierce County Holiness Association camp ing trip, that was a holiness camp meeting!” in Tacoma, which was to be in August. She pleaded Those were some of her last words. Soon she slipped with her doctors to “ fix her up” so she could go. They into a coma. From having just attended a holiness were dubious. But by transfusions and intravenous camp meeting on earth, she ascended to one in feedings they did their best, and God miraculously heaven. took over from there. She attended two services a Carla (Giberson) Gervais was a proof that inner day; and when a healing service was conducted and happiness is not dependent on health of body and she was anointed, she broke out into a deeply moving freedom from pain. The power of God’s grace is so testimony to God’s sanctifying grace. Her face was great that the spirit of a wholly sanctified believer radiant. can transcend any earthly circumstance with in­ Suddenly all present were swept into the heaven- explicable joy. lies by a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The Shortly before passing she had said: “I can’t thank very presence of Jesus was profoundly real. All who the Lord enough. It seems I’ve gone from blackest were there interpreted the sweet and powerful blessing night to the brightest day. Sometimes God has to as the assurance of Carla’s healing. But we misunder­ deal with us severely. I think this is what He saw He stood. It was God’s seal on Carla, for her homegoing. had to do with me. I thank Him for it and I praise It was a dress rehearsal for her coronation. Him for it and I always will. I’ll always thank Him It was not far away. From that hour she began for this affliction, because it has been the means of “ closing shop.” In a few days the Rescue Squad from my salvation and sanctification.” the nearby fire station tenderly carried her from her Yes, God’s holy people still “ die well”— even the mother’s home, near the campground, to the impro­ young! □

AUGUST 15, 1981 sign of hope that DICK McCOOL: he would be able to return to a nor­ mal life. “ However, I THE MAN was not one to build my hopes up and then get a HIS MISSION shot down,” Dick recalled. “ I often by JENNIFER AILOR would play down things before my folks because they got so ex­ N TH E SPRING OF 1965, the promise of four cited over any sign of improvement. . years of collegiate athletics lay before Dick Mc- “I remember crying myself to sleep many, many ICool. But a summer vacation and a fateful accident nights. I wasn’t one to try to blame God. I just didn’t changed all that. understand what purpose I now had. It was like being The summer after Dick had graduated from high born into a new world after the accident. I was differ­ school, he and his parents and older brother Doug ent now. I was a different person,” he added. were vacationing in northern Michigan. They had al­ Because Dick had been so active in sports and had ready spent an afternoon water skiing and boating planned a career in athletics, he was suddenly at a when Dick asked his brother to go swimming just loss as to what to base his life on. one more time with him. “ One night I felt so totally alone, and it seemed While Doug ran to the cabin for a dry towel, Dick that the rest of the world was out there and I was here casually picked up a football, tossed it back and forth by myself. I asked my brother Doug who was with me in his hands and suddenly hurled it as far as he could that night to just hold me. He lifted me up and held out over the dock and into the lake. Then, running me close, and I felt in touch with the world again,” the length of the dock at top speed, he flung his full Dick said. 245 pounds and 6 feet, 5 inches into the water. He was eventually transferred to McLaren Hospi- The last thing he remembered for many hours after taltal in Flint, Mich., for rehabilitation. There occu­ that dive was drifting up through the water and see­ pational and physical therapists worked with him to ing two small girls on the bank pointing him out to prepare him for a readjusted life-style in the outside his brother. Then he blacked out. world. “ The Bible tells us that we are our brother’s keep­ “ In physical therapy I was taught to work my mus­ er. For me, Doug was my keeper, and his resuscita­ cles so I could reach my fullest potential. Occupa­ tion efforts saved my life,” Dick said. tional therapy taught me to do as much for myself as At the time of the accident, the McCools did not 1 possibly could,” he said. know that Dick had broken his neck and for the rest Dick recalled important lessons in survival that he of his life would be a partial quadriplegic, meaning learned at the hospital. For example, a jar of pins, that he was paralyzed from the chest down with needles, nuts, bolts, and assorted objects was dumped partial use of his arms remaining. in front of him, and he was asked to place them back Many months of hospitalization and rehabilitation in the jar. After hours of effort, he eagerly presented followed Dick’s accident. During the initial operation his full jar to the therapist who smiled, complimented after he was brought by plane to a hospital in Sagi­ him, and then dumped it out again and told him to naw, Mich., his heart stopped, but he was revived. do it over. Then he was in a coma for two and one-half weeks, Another time he was put on the floor and told to followed by a semicoma in which he was in a dream­ roll over by himself—a seemingly impossible task at like world of water images and symbols of good and the time. But after working for two hours a day, five evil. A month and a half after the accident, Dick very days a week for two weeks Dick was able to get up on nearly died again when he was abruptly set upright his elbows. He later mastered rolling over by learning from his circle bed on which he had been lying Hat to use muscle spasms in his legs to give him enough on his back since the accident. As his blood pooled in “ momentum” to turn over. Still another time he took his legs, Dick’s heart stopped once more, to be re­ advantage of a friend’s offer to push his wheelchair to vived again. a meeting. When a nurse saw what was happening, During the two and one-half months of hospitaliza­ she stopped Dick, took him back to his room, and tion at Saginaw, Dick and his family grasped at every made him push himself to the meeting place. “ Today I can do anything I used to do, only differ­

Reprinted from Trinity Report by permission of Trinity Lutheran Hos­ ently,” he said. “ I have learned to figure things out, pital. Spring, 1981, issue. and I realize now that, like the architect who draws

18 HERALD OF HOLINESS up the plans for his house. I’m not less of a person who had formerly been considered something of a mi­ because I don’t hammer in all the nails m yself.” ser. Finally, a mechanical lift was purchased to After Dick’s dismissal from McLaren, he and his enable Dick to get in and out of his van without assis­ family moved to Flint, Mich., where he drifted into tance. an almost listless existence of eating, sleeping, and In 1973 Dick enrolled at Olivet Nazarene College in watching TV. Kankakee, 111., where he chose religion as a major. “ In high school I had solved problems by joking. After his graduation in 1977, he enrolled at the N aza­ Now I would talk about my accident and joke about rene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, from it, but I was still paralyzed. It didn’t go away. At this which he graduated last May to begin a 12-month point in my life I felt totally worthless and was no use chaplaincy internship at Trinity. He plans a career to myself or God. I had no purpose in life,” Dick in hospital chaplaincy after he completes the intern­ recalled. ship. His life was soon to take a new direction, however, Today Dick feels a great responsibility as a handi­ and with it came a series of fortunate events in which capped person. He believes that all handicapped per­ Dick clearly saw God’s involvement. Having moved sons have an opportunity to help people develop “ the back to the country, Dick began to look forward to fruits of the Spirit”—including kindness, love, pa­ the frequent visits of a local minister and some of the tience, and consideration of others. young people from his church. “ I almost wish that just for a short period of time “ They cared about me as a person and would stop everyone could be paralyzed. Then, perhaps, people by to sing and talk about school and ask about me would set their priorities on the truly important and my interests,” he related. When his friends things in life. As for me, I try to let people know by arranged to have a ramp built into the church’s new my presence and bv my concern and care for them building, Dick was there for the first service in the that there is a God who loves them. You know, ac­ new church. Shortly after that, Dick became a Chris­ tions speak louder than words,” he said. tian. “When you think about it, too, there are even “ I realized that God loved me whether I was stand­ some advantages to being paralyzed,” Dick added ing or sitting. I asked Jesus Christ to forgive me my with a smile that lit up his face. “People hold doors sins. He did, and He came into my life, filling it with open for you. You can go to the front of the line. You purpose and meaning,” he said. don’t even need to buy shoes—this is only my 5th pair More changes followed. Dick took his first job, in 15 years! teaching remedial reading at a local high school and “ You can look at the negatives in your life or you also doing clerical work for his church. During this can see both the negatives and the positives and con­ next year, the sale of some family property enabled centrate your energies on the positives,” he sum­ Dick to buy a van to give him more mobility and marized. independence. When the van's roof was too short for Dick McCool’s whole life now is one big affirmation his tall frame, a raised roof was donated by a man of the positive. □

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WW I CHAPLAIN, WILLIAM HOWARD HOOPLE William Howard Hoople is usually remembered for pioneering the holiness work among the urban poor in Brooklyn and for his part in the 1907 merger with the Los Angeles-based Church of the Naza­ rene. Another often forgotten chapter in Rev. Hoo- William Howard Hoople ple’s ministry began in 1917 when he accepted a call in uniform with John to serve as a chaplain in France during WW I. Norberry, before Rev. Hoople’s departure for Trusting his Brooklyn pastorate to the hands of France. Photograph John Norberry, Rev. Hoople left Brooklyn to serve from the Ruth (Norberry) behind the front lines until Armistice Day. His beau­ Insco gifts. tiful singing voice soon earned him the affection of the American soldiers who referred to him as “Pop” H oople. Howard Hoople died on September 29, 1922, as a Rev. Hoople continued his chaplaincy after the result of poison gas inhalation during his chaplaincy war, serving American troops in Italy, Germany, and in France. □ Russia. After returning home to Brooklyn, William —STEVE COOLEY, archivist

AUGUST 15, 1981 (Continued from page 4) sprout didn’t break easily. I am so selves and are a captive of the with our children. Jesus quoted glad I learned obedience then, devil. Deuteronomy 6 as the greatest because it has helped me walk We can enjoy our own salvation commandment of all. That scrip­ closer to Christ. and daily walk with Christ so ture commands the parent to put Mrs. W. A. S m ith much more if we have a concern God first in every area of life (and Akron, Ohio for the lost, our own and others, isn’t that the start of holiness?) and don’t leave them to find their AND teach the children the same KEEP AFTER THEM own way. —at every meal, every trip, in I want to comment on the ar­ Anna M. Day Mattoon, Illinois short, constantly. Yet what have ticle “Why aren't They Saved?” by we consistently done? We send Rev. Dale German. I was in agree­ A BIG BOOST them for training six hours a day, ment with all of it except the last I want you to know I love and five days a week to a school sys­ two paragraphs. As a parent of appreciate the Herald of Holi­ tem where it is virtually illegal to three sons who were brought up ness. It is food fo r my soul and I talk about God, much less put in a holiness church but who are can hardly wait for it to come. I Him first! now serving sin, I have had the go to a wonderful church in Bar- Jam es N. Lee same questions. I have found it aboo, Wis., and have a great min­ Paso Robles, California more of an exercise of faith to ister, Rev. Mack Armstrong, but I intercede for them than to spend live so far away I can’t get there BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES the time being haunted by doubt as often as I want, so the H erald The mailman just brought our and giving in to defeat. is a big boost for my spiritual life. mail containing May 1 edition of I cannot agree that they should I certainly enjoyed the story on Herald of Holiness. be left to “work out your own Colonel Sanders—so glad that I just read your article “Moth­ salvation with fear and trem­ money and popularity were not er's Laws.” It is what our world bling.” Paul was writing to Chris­ his god. needs so very badly today. It tian people. He later wrote to Keep up the good work. brought back many memories of Timothy encouraging him to in­ Lillian Johnson my childhood days. A plum struct those that oppose them­ Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

FOUND A WAY by DORIS P. RESTRICK

R. RUDOLPH was brought home from the In prayer one day, Mother found her answer. On . hospital in an ambulance. The doctors had Friday when she walked two blocks to the downtown Mdone all they could and now it was a matter of timeshopping area, she went into Ken-Mac’s florist shop, until his death. purchased one red rose in a bud vase and took them Mother Restrick wondered how she could help her home. On a small card she wrote a verse of scripture, neighbor prepare to meet God. Mr. Rudolph had taped it to the tissue wrapping and walked next door lived next door for nearly 40 years and Mother had with her little package. Talking with Mrs. Rudolph never been able to witness to him directly. A very pri­ at the door, Mother inquired about Mr. Rudolph’s vate man, he was neither friendly nor even approach­ condition, and then asked that she give him the little able most of the time. Although he seemed to be a token of remembrance. moral man, an upright citizen, and a good provider The next Friday, Mother Restrick purchased an­ for his wife and son, he had never shown any interest other red rose and, along with another scripture verse, in God or the church. The Lord’s Day was spent in delivered it next door. Each week for nearly three caring for his yard, his house, or his car. Mother’s life­ months Mother continued her little ministry to her style is exactly the opposite. Her habits speak of ded­ needy neighbor, witnessing with a rose and some ication to God and her church and now she felt it scripture, praying earnestly that the entrance of was urgent that she find some way to reach him with God’s Word would give light and that Mr. Rudolph a positive witness for Christ. would experience peace in Christ before he died. A few days after the funeral, Mother was roused DORIS P. RESTRICK is NWMS president of the New from her afternoon nap by the doorbell. (At 86 years England District, and wife of our pastor at Wallingford, of age, she took a short rest after lunch each day.) Connecticut. Mrs. Rudolph wanted her to know how much the roses and scriptures had meant to her husband. Using the cards as bookmarks, Mr. Rudolph had underlined "B y A ^ MEANS... each of the verses in his Bible and had begun to read the Word for the first time in his life. As a result, the gospel had indeed become “the power of God unto Save Some" salvation,” and Mr. Rudolph found comfort in his time of need. □

HERALD OF HOLINESS on the rolls of the Church of the Naz­ arene. An ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, she has been on the fac­ ulty at NBC for seven years, is chair­ person of the Division of General Studies, and a member of the Aca­ demic Council. □

NNC COMMENCEMENT doing research for 11 weeks during the A total of 214 men and women parti­ PIOPIE(PO summer at Bethany Nazarene College cipated in the commencement exer­ in Bethany, Okla. She, along with cises at Northwest Nazarene College other students, will be under the direc­ on June 14. President Kenneth Pear­ AND PLACESjfo U L tion of Dr. Paul E. Reinbold, chair­ sall conferred degrees on 155 bache­ man of the Chemistry department at lor of arts candidates, 8 bachelor of Elizabeth B. Jones, Bethany. Five chemistry professors science, and 51 associate of arts degree former primary editor in from several colleges and universities candidates. Children’s Ministries, around the United States will be serv­ Special music was provided by the has been chosen for the ing as their advisors. Crusader Choir, directed by Dr. Mar­ Fifth Edition of the Kathleen is the daughter of George vin Bloomquist, and the Hallelujah World Who's Who of and Lucille Tarr of Akron, Ohio. □ Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. W om en. This volume, James Willis. The College Concert published in Cambridge, England, is Janet Smith Williams, professor at Band, directed by Professor Michael a listing of women of achievement Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Bankston, played the prelude and around the world who have given meri­ Springs, was guest lecturer and re­ academic processional. torious service in their field. search associate at the Conservative The commencement program was Mrs. Jones is the author of 20 books Baptist Theological Seminary in Den­ held outdoors for the first time, on the and numerous stories, poems, and ver for the spring quarter recently campus lawn between Wiley Learning articles for children, parents, and concluded. The class, “The Role of Center and the John E. Riley library. teachers. She is now a free-lance writ­ Women in the Church,” was under the The baccalaureate sermon was giv­ er and an active member of Kansas instruction of Dr. Timothy Weber, en by President Pearsall the same City First Church. □ professor of church history at the Sunday morning in College Church. seminary. Professor Williams’s special Degree candidates received their Rev. Wes Meisner, assignment was “ The Impetus for Ho­ hoods at that time from Dr. Gilbert director of the Nazarene liness Women to Preach the Gospel.” Ford, NNC vice-president for academ­ Student Center, Okla­ While her research covered women of ic affairs. Special music was provided homa State University, all holiness denominations, a special by the Northwesterners, 18-member Stillwater, Okla., was re­ emphasis was given in her presenta­ choral group directed by Dr. D. FT cently elected president tion regarding women ministers in the Hill. of the Association of Uni­ Church of the Nazarene from its origin Other graduation weekend events versity Ministers. The association’s to the present day. Her research, cov­ included a breakfast for honor stu­ membership is composed of ministers ering the call and personal life of Naz­ dents, a student art exhibit, the presi­ who are specifically involved in min­ arene women ministers, uncovered dent’s reception for graduates and istry to students at the OSU campus. many positive contributions to the parents, and concurrent alumni activ­ Rev. Meisner has been the director church. At present there are 468 or­ ities honoring the classes o f 1926, 1931, at the Nazarene Student Center for dained and licensed women ministers and 1936. □ only nine months. He was placed in his position by the Northwest Oklaho­ ma District Church of the Nazarene, August 5, 1980. He is a 1971 graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned his B.S. degree in civil en­ gineering. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theo­ logical Seminary in 1975. Rev. Meis­ ner served as campus minister at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., for three years before accepting his present position. □

Kathleen Tarr, a junior at M ount Vernon Nazarene College, was re­ cently notified that she has been se­ lected as a recipient of a research grant sponsored by the National Sci­ ence Foundation. She hopes to do re­ search on synthesizing blood. Kathleen, one of 10 students chosen to receive a $1,200 grant from the Dr. Marvin Bloomquist directs the NNC Crusader Choir during commencement. The National Science Foundation, will be following day, the choir left for a three-week tour of Europe.

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HERALD OF HOLINESS Dr. Samuel Young speaking during the chapel service. Given awards for two years of service were (front row, I. to r.): Cecilia Villa- creses, Shelley Stewart, Peggy Payton, Melodie Rolfe, Cheryl Pinkerton, Linda ees in a chapel service June 24, 1981. Gaikwad, Karen Guevara, Brenda Beatty, Carol Cromer, and Elaine Cribbs; This service was held to honor em­ (second row, I. to r).: David Johnson, Scott Stearman, John Denney, Mario Zani, ployees who have com pleted 2, 5, 10, and Dennis Knee. Not pictured: Vicki Boone, John Hatfield, Gary Henecke, 15, and 25 years o f service at the In­ William McCumber, Hortensia Mora, Bill Ufford, Suzanne Vaughn, and Mark York. ternational Headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene. Thirty-six sions and Benefits Services, has also leadership in that office. He was un­ employees were honored at this chapel completed 25 years of service at head­ able to attend the Awards Chapel due service for giving their talents to the quarters. Dr. Wessels began working to a prior PALCON commitment. church through service at headquar­ in NMBF (Nazarene Ministers’ Bene­ A reception was held following the ters. volent Fund)—now Pensions and Ben­ chapel service as a time o f fellowship Dr. A. F. Harper, retired executive efits Services— in Novem ber of 1955 and congratulation to the recipients. director of Church Schools, paid tri- and continues to provide excellent —Headquarters Service □

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AUGUST 15, 1981 23 MAKING CONTACT IN dreds of children, and scores of fam­ the final Sunday, with Contact teams WISCONSIN ilies were reached in this major home participating in the worship services. missions emphasis. Children and adults alike learned The Wisconsin District was host to The students were trained in pup­ about Christ’s love, memorized Bible puppet programs, songs, and fun this petry, music, evangelism, group dy­ verses, and discovered ways they could summer, as Contact, the children’s namics, and follow -up at the Youth in serve Jesus. ministries program sponsored by Mission training camp at Golden Bell, Contact is a program unit o f Youth Youth Ministries, spent the summer Colo. They began their efforts on June in Mission. The program is sponsored of 1981 in the backyards and living 23, holding four one-hour “ Sunshine by Youth Ministries, under the super­ rooms of home mission church com­ Clubs” in four different “backyard" vision of Mike Estep, Campus/Career munities, reaching children and par­ locations in the community. During program director. Contact is directed ents for Christ. Twenty-two Nazarene their stay at each church, they also by Gary Sivewright, editor of Bread collegians in three teams toured Wis­ conducted puppetry seminars, Sun­ magazine and Teens Today. This consin, spending two weeks each in 12 day School teacher training, and led year’s “Sunshine Club” programs different locations. Their programs small-group Bible studies. The high­ were written by Steve Pennington, brought sunshine into the lives of hun­ light of the event was a rally day on special ministries consultant. □ ------CONTACT------

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MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT Ohio District: Barney and Karen Ohio District now has five clergy cou­ TRAINING—OHIO Richardson, Newtonsville; Harville ples and two lay couples who are The Southwestern Ohio District and Lois Duncan, Franklin; Roland certified to lead marriage enrichment hosted its second training retreat in and Carolyn Booher, Dayton. The events. The Hoskinses are Southwest­ cooperation with the denomination’s other four participating couples were: ern Ohio District Marriage and Fam­ Marriage and Family Life Office. Ronn and Connie Collier (New Car­ ily Life directors. lisle), Northwestern Ohio; Richard For information on how your church Couples who receive marriage en­ and Cheryl Gatlin (Cleveland), North or district can host a marriage en­ richment training do so with the in­ Central Ohio; Mike and Marv Ellen richment experience, write Marriage tent of establishing an ongoing equip­ Murphy (Chillicothe), Northwestern and Family Life Ministries, 6401 The ping and nurturing ministry of Illinois; and Ken and Margaret Cul­ Paseo, Kansas Citv, MO 64131, or call marriages in the local church. len (Flint), Eastern Michigan District. (816) 333-7000, Ext. 364. □ Three of the seven couples who at­ Linder the leadership of Arlan and —J. Paul and Marilyn Turner tended were from the Southwestern Denise Hoskins, the Southwestern Marriage and Family Lite Ministries

HERALD OF HOLINESS NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DISTRICT SHOWS PROGRESS There are approximately one-half million native Americans living within the area of Oklahoma, Arizona, and

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f Johnnie Nells, district secretary, presents the bill of sale and a set of keys to a 1981 i Delta Royale Diesel four-door sedan to replace the pickup truck driven 205,000 t miles during the last four years of service bv Superintendent Gunn. New Mexico in the North American idly and have accepted budgets Indian District. In this district there though not fully organized. Two other District Superintendent Julian Gunn (r.) are 30 Nazarene churches, 1,755 Naza- outreach areas are developing into is congratulated by Dr. Jerald D. John­ renes, and multiplied numbers of un­ mission status. The Indian District son, general superintendent, upon the reached native Americans, 25 percent paid their General Budget in full and reading of the annual report to the dis­ of whom live in large metro areas and more than 90 percent of the Pensions trict assembly meeting in Albuquerque, 67.3 percent o f whom live in nonmetro N .M ., in early June. M rs. Gunn looks on and Benevolence Budget assigned, in with approval. The backdrop is a por­ areas. addition to district budgets. They are tion of the world’s largest handwoven District Superintendent Julian moving steadily on a 10-vear program rug, made by the Nazarene congregation Gunn reported that three of the new toward self-support. □ in Chilchinbeto, Ariz. mission churches are developing rap­ —Church Extension Ministries

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DAKOTA CANADA CENTRAL The 13th annual assembly of the Dakota Dis­ The 46th annual assembly of the Canada trict met in Ellendale. N.D. District Superinten­ Central District took place in Pefferlaw, Ontario. dent Phillip Riley reported the organization of a District Superintendent Lome V. MacMillan, church in Watertown, S.D. Upon the resignation completing the second year of an extended of F.ev. Riley, Rev. F. Thom as Bailey was term, reported. elected district superintendent of the Dakota Presiding General Superintendent V. H. Lewis District. ordained Glenn A. Reeder and Douglas B. Se- General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland dore. ordained Dan Turner, Thomas L. Shatzline, and Elders Glenn H. Boyce and Charles J. Mux- V. Ralph Conaway. worthy, and laymen Curt Harrison and Alex Elders elected to the Advisory Board are McLean were elected to the Advisory Board. WILLIAMSONS CELEBRATE Warren Koker and Glen Dayton. Laymen elect­ Mrs. Lome V. MacMillan, NWMS president; 50TH ANNIVERSARY ed are Harold Lehrke and Steve Reisdorph. Harold Walker, NYI president; and William E. Mrs. Judy Bailey was elected NWMS presi­ Stewart, chairman of the Board of Christian Dr. and Mrs. Gideon B. Williamson dent; Rev. Larry Abbott was reelected NYI Life, were reelected to their respective positions. celebrated their 50th wedding anni­ president; and Rev. Darrel Wiseman was re­ INTERMOUNTAIN versary on June 6. elected chairman of the Board of Christian Life. The 69th annual assembly of the Intermoun­ Because of Dr. Williamson’s declin­ NEW ENGLAND tain District convened at Nampa, Ida. District ing health, the event was limited to a The 74th annual assembly of the New England Superintendent Hoyle C. Thomas, completing private celebration with the families District met at Wollaston, Mass. District Super­ the third year of an extended term, reported two new churches organized; Boise, Ida., Over­ of their sons, Joe and John, and their intendent William A. Taylor, completing the first year of an extended term, reported the organi­ land Church; and Burley, Ida., church. daughter, Maylou Cook. However, zation of a new church in Willimantic, Conn. General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland hundreds of congratulatory messages ordained Gary Johnson, Douglas Kugler, David Dr. V. H. Lewis, general superintendent, or­ McGarrah, and Ellis Penrod. were received from friends around the dained Prescott Newhall and Astrid Park Smith, Charles E. Higgins. Clarence J. Kinzler, and world. and recognized the credentials of Harold Fran­ Harold M Sanner, elders, and Norman Gar- Upon his retirement from the gen­ cis Morgan. lington, Wally Howard, and Ralph Shoemaker, Elected to the Advisory Board were elders eral superintendency, the Williamsons laymen, were elected to the Advisory Board. Manuel Chavier and Neal O. McLain and lay­ The NWMS president, Mrs. Jo Kincaid; NYI enjoyed a new career as faculty mem­ men Alexander P. Cubie and Jasper R. Naylor. president James B. Stewart; and chairman of bers at Nazarene Bible College. Louise Clifford was elected NWMS president; the Board of Christian Life, Justin C. Rice, were Within recent months he has pub­ Kathy Montgomery was reelected NYI president; reelected to their respective positions. lished two books. Holiness for Every D ay and Models for Modern Minis­ ters. Audrey Williamson has been active as a teacher, writer, and con­ vention speaker. The Williamsons send their “ thanks to hundreds of friends and fellow churchmen who remembered us on the occasion of our golden wedding anni­ versary,” adding, “ Our hearts are full of gratitude for such an outpouring of Help us keep your periodicals coming by: love.” Dr. and Mrs. Williamson now reside Sending label from EACH publication showing old address in M esa, Ariz. □

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NORTHWESTERN OHIO Date The 22nd annual assembly of the Northwest­ ern Ohio District met in Celina, Ohio District Name Superintendent M. V. Scutt, serving under ap­ pointment, was elected for a four-year term. He Street reported the organization of the Covington, City _ Ohio, First Church. Presiding General Superintendent Eugene L. State/Province . . Z ip . Stowe ordained Steven R. Baker, Daniel L. Mund, Ronald E. Robbins. Watson L. Scope, NOTE: Allow up to six weeks for processing address change. D aniel J. W ine, and W illiam D. W itter. Elected to the Advisory Board were elders Mail to: SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT Paul Aldrich, Ronald Bishop, and Douglas Mc­ Adams and laymen David Granger, George Jet- NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE ter, and Clyde Lotridge. Post Office Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 Sue Fox was elected NWMS president; Mi­ chael Adams was elected NYI president; and

AUGUST 15, 1981 LESLIE L. ELLIS from Paradise, Kans., to Reedsport, Ore. MELVIN C. ESSEX from Mulvane, Kans., to Ulysses. Kans. STANLEY C. GERBOTH from Crawfordsville, Ind., to associate, Chicago First ROBERT L. GILPIN from Stephenville. Tex., to Denver City, Tex. ROY A. GREEN to Caldwell (Ida.) Canyon Hill TALMAGE N. HAGGARD from associate, In­ dianapolis (Ind.) Westside, to Trenton, N.J. ROBERT W. HALE. SR.. from Farmer City. III., to Erie. III. ALLEN P. HEALD from student, Nazarene Theo­ logical Seminary, Kansas City, to Atchison. Kans. JAMES R. HEALY from student, Nazarene Theo­ logical Seminary. Kansas City, to Castro Val­ ley (Calif.) Edenvale Pictured at the recent Eastern Kentucky District Assembly (I. to r.) are Dr. Jerald PAUL W. HICKS to High Point (N.C.) Calvary D. Johnson, general superintendent; with ordinands Rev. Robert L. Sheets, Rev. BOYD D. HILL from Huguley, Ala , to LaGrange, Clifford Lawhorn, Rev. Charles A. Sparks, Rev. Thomas H. Collier; and District Ala. RANDY S. HILL from Sullivan. Ind.. to New Superintendent John W. May. Lenox, III. EASTERN KENTUCKY Lee Foster, Edwin Wesley Kneeland. Terry Tim JAMES M. KELLEY from Keene. N.H.. to asso­ The 30th annual assembly of the Eastern Maloney, Terry Lee Padilla. Donald Eugene ciate. Vallejo (Calif.) First Kentucky District met in Ashland. Ky District Sides, Kenneth Paul Yocom, and Stanley Keith BENJAMIN D. LEMASTER from evangelism, to Superintendent John W. May, completing the Yocom. Santa Maria (Calif.) First first year of an extended call, reported Elders Dudley B. Anderson and Joseph D. MARK A. LINER from Shreveport (La.) Southern Dr. Jerald D Johnson, general superinten­ Wright and laymen Tom Battin and David Petty Hills to Pine Bluff (Ark.) Oak Park dent, ordained Charles Arthur Sparks. Clifford were elected to the Advisory Board. WARREN A. MacEACHERN from Somerset, Pa., Henry Lawhorn, Robert Leroy Sheets, and Mrs. Cleon (Mary) Schultz was reelected to B radford, Pa. Thomas Hugh Collier. NWMS president; Terry L. Padilla was elected PAUL D. MORLEY to associate, Colorado Elders John Dennis and Daniel Kunselman, NYI president; and Howard E. Hays was elected Springs Trinity with laym en Lewis K. Edwards and E. H. (Bob) chairman of the Board of Christian Life. RICHARD G. OLIVER from associate, North Steenbergen, were elected to the Advisory Little Rock (Ark.) Grace, to Perryville (Ark.) Em m anuel Board. MOVING MINISTERS Mrs. John W. May was reelected NWMS HARLIE E. PATTERSON to Mena, Ark. president; Rev. Vernon A dam s was elected NYI QUINCY O. ANGIER from associate. Eugene DAVID M PHILLIPS from Sunnymead. Calif.. president; and Rev. Norman Phillips was re­ (Ore.) Fairfield, to Hood River, Ore. to Apple Valley. Calif. elected chairman of the Board of Christian Life. F. THOMAS BAILEY from Sapulpa. Okla.. to ROBERT M. ST. CLAIR from M ilford. III., to district superintendent. Jamestown, N.D. Kankakee (III.) E astridge NEBRASKA ROBERT E. BAUER from Oakridge, Ore.. to RAYMOND SEWARD from student. Nazarene Eugene (Ore.) Fairfield Bible College. Colorado Springs, to Roanoke The 69th annual assembly of the Nebraska DONALD E. BURNES from New Albany, Miss., Rapids. N.C. District met in Kearney. Neb. District Superin­ to missionary. Japan CALVIN SIZELOVE from student. Nazarene Bi­ tendent Jim Diehl, completing the first year of ARLIN C. CHESNEY from G riggsville. III., to ble College. Colorado Springs, to Sparta, an extended term, reported. S helbyville, III. N.J. General Superintendent Orville W. Jenkins VERLIN E CHIPP to Clinton (la.) Calvary GEORGE E. SMITH from Adrian (Mich.) Madi­ ordained Stephan Love. Dallas McKellips, Jr., JACK CHRISTNER from Bradford. Pa., to evan­ son. to Dearborn (Mich.) First and Donald Studley. gelism DWIGHT D. SWANSON from student, Nazarene Herbert Ketterling and Paul Marshall, elders, KENT R. DAVIS from student, Nazarene Theo­ Theological Seminary. Kansas City, to Man­ and Jim Noffsinger and Blaine Proffitt, laymen, logical Seminary, Kansas City, to associate. chester (England) First were elected to the Advisory Board. Wichita (Kans.) Linwood L. DEAN THOMPSON from Eufaula, Okla., to Pat Westlund was elected NWMS president; STEPHEN W. DILLMAN from associate, Pitts­ associate, Rogers. Ark. Steven Sisson was reelected NYI president; and burgh (Pa.) South Hills, to Edison, N.J. WILLIAM A. TOLBERT to Jackson (Mich.) Grace C. Howard Wade was reelected chairman of the Board of Christian Life.

CHICAGO CENTRAL The 77th annual assembly of the Chicago Central District met in Bourbonnais, III. District Superintendent Forrest W. Nash, reelected for a one-year term, reported. General Superintendent V. H. Lewis ordained Randy Hill. Glenn Amerson, James Farber. Rob­ ert Standifer, Thomas Lorimer, and George Lyons. Elder’s orders of William W. Bell were recognized. Elected to the Advisory Board were elders E. Keith Bottles, R. J. Cerrato, and John J. Han­ cock. Laymen elected were George Garvin, Willis Snowbarger, and Lon Williams. Mrs. Forrest W. Nash was reelected NWMS president: W. J. (Woodie) Stevens was elected NYI president; and G. A. (Jerry) Parker was reelected chairman of the Board of Christian Life. NEW MEXICO The 68th annual assembly of the New Mexico District met in Albuquerque. N.M. District Su­ Pictured at the New Mexico District Assembly (front row 1. to r.) are: retiring perintendent Harold W. Morris reported a new District Superintendent Harold W. Morris with ordinands Rev. and Mrs. Terry church organized: Albuquerque Rio Vista, Padilla, Rev. and Mrs. David Foster, and Dr. Charles H. Strickland, presiding Grants, and officially announced his retirement. Leon F. Wyss was elected to succeed him as general superintendent; (middle row): ordinands, Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Bunting, district superintendent. Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Yocom, Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Yocom; (back row): or­ Presiding General Superintendent Charles H. dinands, Rev. and Mrs. Terry Maloney, Rev. and Mrs. Edwin Kneeland, and Rev. Strickland ordained Alvin Earl Bunting, David and Mrs. Donald Sides.

28 HERALD OF HOLINESS SIDNEY L. TUCKER from student. Nazarene interesting variety of music, puppets, felt board, Brockton. Mass. Funeral services were con­ Theological Seminary. Kansas City, to El- and object lessons. They are active members of ducted by Rev Robert W Jackson and Rev. w ood. Ind. the North Jacksonville Church. You may con­ Manuel Chavier. He is survived by his wife. Ruth; STANLEY J. UNSETH from LaJunta. Colo., to tact them: SONRISE ALIVE. Family Life Min­ one son, Eugene; several grandchildren; and 13 Vancouver (Wash.) Fourth Plain istry, 2335 Soutel Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208. great-grandchildren. L. DALE WANNER to Williamsburg. Va. (904) 765-2533 —Jonathan T. Gassett, North REV. CHARLES E. HADEN, 72. died June 6 in GREGORY WHITE from Smith Center, Kans., Florida district superintendent. Owensboro. Ky. Funeral services were con­ to associate, Pampa, Tex. ducted by Rev. Coolidge Grant and Rev. William Evangelists may be reached through the De­ GARY A. WILLIAMSON from associate, Hutch­ Castlin. Rev. Haden pastored churches in Ken­ partment of Evangelism’s toll-free number, 800- inson (Kans.) Bethany, to Smith Center, Kans. tucky, Mississippi. West Virginia, and Georgia, 821-2154. RONALD G. YOUNG from Pittsburgh (Pa.) Ter­ and had evangelized for 26 years. Survivors race, to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. include his wife. Grace; one son, Charles Lee; VITAL STATISTICS one daughter, Sue; a stepson, W. G. Roberts; DEATHS and eight grandchildren. MOVING MISSIONARIES MISS MINNIE BALDW IN, 87, died June 6 in ROBERT EVERETT HAUN. 82 died June 21 STANLEY DOERR,* Swaziland. Field Address: Uniondale, N.Y. Funeral services were conduct­ in Colorado Springs. Colo. Rev. J. Donald P.O. Box 14, Manzini, Swaziland ed by Rev. Clifton T Matthews Surviving are Freese conducted the funeral services. Survi­ LOIS DRAKE, Swaziland, Furlough Address: two sisters. vors include his wife. Lois; one daughter. Bon­ Nazarene Indian Camp, 11247 Indian Lake ALBERT L. DANIEL. 71. died Feb. 9 in Speed­ nie; one brother; and one sister. Drive E., V icksburg. Ml 49097 way, Ind. Funeral services were conducted by REV. J. P. INGLE, 88, died May 23 in Grand DAVID FAHRINGER,* Swaziland. Furlough Ad­ Rev. David F. Krick. He is survived by his wife. Prairie, Tex. Funeral services were conducted dress: c /o Mr. Pascal W arm outh, Rte. 5, Juanita; two sons, Ronald and Dennis; four by District Superintendent W. M. Lynch and Boonesboro Rd., Richmond, KY 40475 grandchildren; and one brother. Revs. W. M. Dorough and Robert B. W illiam s. DAVID FRALEY, France, Field Address: 29 Rue MRS. IRENE DeBOARD. 80, died June 21 in Interment was in Dallas, Tex. Rev. Ingle united des Peurpliers, Parc Du Port Royal, Voisinle- Colorado Springs, Colo. Funeral services were with the Church of the Nazarene in 1911 and Bretonneux, France 78190 conducted by her nephew, Rev. Udell Moss, in served 65 years in the ministry in 31 churches JAMES JOHNSON, Samoa, Field Address: P.O. Collinsville, III. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. on 10 districts. He is survived by his wife. Rosa Box 818, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Velma Baldridge; one sister; and one brother. Lee; 2 sons. J. Lewis and Roy G.; 2 daughters. DR. HOWARD MILLER,* Swaziland. Field Ad­ BENJAM IN M. DUARTE. 86. died June 5 in Geneva Johnson and Adalene Cozby; 12 grand- dress: P.O. Box 14. Manzini, Swaziland ROBERT PERRY, Swaziland, Furlough Address: Rte. 1. Box 114, Lanett. AL 36863 DR. VERNON VORE. Papua New Guinea, Field Address: P.O. Box 456, Mount Hagen, WHP, An Exciting Concept Papua New Guinea EVELYN WIENS, Republic of South Africa North, in a Total Children's Ministries Furlough Address: 7660 116 A St., Delta, B.C. V4C 5Y4, Canada in the Local Church 'Specialized Assignment Personnel

ANNOUNCEMENTS The newly formed congregation of the Silver City, N.M., church desires to learn the names of any friends or relatives of fellow Nazarenes in the area, or of any who is moving here in the near future. Contact Rev. Don Schink at P.O. TAILOR MADE Box 1424, Silver City. NM 88061. Meeting the needs of a wide variety of children’s activities On August 30, members of the St. Croix Falls, Wis., Calvary Church will celebrate the ANNUAL 45th anniversary of the organization of the A o ne -so urce p ublication o ffering 12 church. All members, former members, former months of specialized materials. pastors, and friends are cordially invited to COST-SAVING attend the morning and evening services and Eliminate expense at quarterly preparation and distribution participate in a potluck dinner following the morning service. For further information, con­ tact Rev. Donald Blodgett. St. Croix Falls, Wl 54024, phone 715-483-3696; or the church sec­ retary, phone 715-483-3106. L° R E N ’s Ch u r c h

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AUGUST 15, 1981 children; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. ROWENE (TAYLOR) REEDY. 48, died July 1 in Wichita, Kans. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Dr. Roger Frederickson. She is sur­ OF IIIIC N N vived by her husband, Don; one son, Mike; one daughter, Sherry Roller; her parents; and three sisters. REV. MRS. OPHA HARRIS ROBINSON, 76, died Feb 13 in Erin, Tenn. Funeral services CHURCH-STATE EXPERT SEES ROLE FOR RELIGION IN were conducted by Revs. Bob Mitchell. A. H. S C H O O LS . Religion could play a ''constitutionally sound” role in Johnson, and Oliver Huff. Rev. Robinson or­ American public schools as long as it does not foster school- ganized and built the Elizabethton, Tenn., church. Surviving are her mother, five brothers, sponsored worship or religious education, according to a Baylor and seven sisters. University expert on church-state relations. Dr. James E. Wood, Jr., JAMES (BUD) L. SCROGGINS, 89, died director of Baylor University's J. M. Dawson Studies in Church and March 18 in San Gabriel, Calif. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. William Randall in State, and former executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee Whittier, Calif. He is survived by 1 son. Howard; on Public Affairs, believes there is a proper place for religion in the 2 daughters, Yvonne Reder and Theresa Bough- public schools and thinks he has a solution which will satisfy ton; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchil­ dren. Supreme Court experts who say any legislation allowing for such a ORVILLE F. SMYTH, 60, died June 23 in plan will be struck down on First Amendment grounds. Mancelona, Mich. Funeral services were con­ He referred to comments by a recent lecturer at Baylor, Dr. Leo ducted by Rev. Burkett and Rev. James J. King. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; one son, Pfeffer, a renowned jurist and expert on Supreme Court issues. In Kelly; and several brothers and sisters. his remarks, Dr. Pfeffer said that “separation of church and state FANNY WHITNEY, 83, died March 17 in Little must be maintained at all costs.” The basic principle at stake is Rock, Ark. Funeral services were conducted by safeguarding a pluralistic society, as opposed to satisfying a special Rev. Melvin DeBries. Interment was in Glen­ dora, Calif. She is survived by two sons, David interest group, he explained. and Phillip; five grandchildren; and four great­ However, this principle need not deny the role of religion in grandchildren. American academic life. Dr. Wood maintains. Dr. Wood emphasizes JAMES R. W ILLIAM S, SR., 74, died A pril 2 in Lima, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted in that although the Supreme Court has ruled out state-sponsored New Hampshire, Ohio, by Rev. Clarence Barror. prayer and Bible reading in the public schools and has also denied Surviving are his wife, Martha; one daughter, the constitutionality of providing religious education in the public Mrs. Sue Fox; and three sons, James, Jr., Ray, and Lon. schools, the court has “explicitly emphasized for more than three decades that teaching about religion is an integral part of secular BIRTHS education." □ to DAVID AND JOYCE (TOMOSON) BAKER, Grand Island, Neb., a girl, Susan Kay, June 19 to DEAN AND MYRNA (APPLEGATE) BALL, NICARUGUAN PRIME MINISTER REQUESTS NEW TESTAMENTS. Garden City, Kans., a boy, Logan David. June 18 Nicaragua's Prime Minister Tomas Borge has requested 100,000 to TOM AND SUZY (HOSEY) BENNETT, Cher- ryvale, Kans., a boy, Samuel Allen, June 26 Spanish New Testaments to help newly literate people in his country, to FRED AND CHARLOTTE (DODDS) according to a report reaching the American Bible Society in New BROWN, Olathe, Kans.. a boy, Joel Donald, York. June 11 to DAVID AND PAMELA (LANCE) CLAYTON, The New Testaments are in the common language Spanish Arlington, Va.. a boy, Jeffrey David. June 23 Version called Dios Llega Al Hombre and are being printed in to REV. LARRY AND DEBBIE DENNIS, Tren­ C olom bia. ton, Ohio, a boy, Andrew Kyle. June 29 to REV. TIMOTHY AND ARDITH (PLEYER) The distribution program requested by the prime minister con­ EYRING, A liquippa. Pa., a girl, Allison Dorene, cludes a year-long massive nationwide literacy program. June 4 Nicaragua's new government, which took office after the 1979 to SPENCER AND TAMI (WALKER) FAUST. civil war, undertook the literacy campaign, and an estimated 800.000 Many, La., a girl, Amber Cheree, June 15 to BRUCE E. AND PHYLLIS A. (ROGERS) people have learned to read and write. □ GARDNER, Altamonte Springs. Fla., a boy Bruce Eric, May 30 POLISH LANGUAGE FILM SERIES RELEASED BY MOODY IN­ to KIRT AND DEBORAH (DOOLEY) HEN- S T IT U T E . The Moody Institute of Science (MIS), a division of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, recently released six Polish- language films for distribution in Poland. Part of the “Sermon from Science” series, these pictures present subjects ranging from “the human body” to “an examination of bees” to “the universe." All are presented in a Creationist framework. Blessing” "What we want to do is show people that the God of creation and the God of the Bible are the same God," says Peter Margosian, MIS director of distribution. "We want people to see that just as there are laws for the physical world, there are laws for the spiritual world." Margosian reports a very “enthusiastic" response from Chris­ A ug ust 23 tians in Poland; as well as from those in Romania, Yugoslavia, and “Tried and Trusting” the USSR, where films are also distributed. An English version of A ugust 30 this series is available in the United States. “W orship in Truth" Because of the “very specific” Christian message in each film, open distribution is not possible in communist countries. “There is a September 6 danger of ministries reaching into politically unstable areas." Mar­ “Shout for Joy!” gosian explains. MIS produces and distributes films in 25 languages by W. E. McCumber, speaker to 130 countries, worldwide, Presently there are 18 titles in the “Ser­ mon from Science" series. □

HERALD OF HOLINESS DRICK, M om ence, III., a boy, Brendan David. MARRIAGES Bethany, Okla.: Bob Burch, Marge Thornton, June 5 SONDRA LYNN RILEY and JAMES SCOTT and John Pruitt of Clovis. The children hosted a to MIKE AND LYN (BROOKS) PARKS, Eureka, SMITH at Olathe, Kans., June 5 reception honoring their parents in the fellow­ Kans.. a boy, Jason Michael, June 12 JANET GOULD and TOD WINTERS at Green­ ship hall of Clovis First Church. to CRESTON AND SHARON (CHAMBERS) field, Ohio, June 6 MR. AND MRS. OTIS SHIPPEY celebrated SHMIDT, Nashport, Ohio, a boy, Troy Dee, ANGELA McNABB and LARRY SPAULDING their 50th wedding anniversary on March 26 May 21 at Amarillo, Tex., June 6 with a reception at Nacogdoches, Tex., First to RICHARD AND CINDY (BEARDSLEE) STE­ LINDA LEE BURLISON and DOUGLAS WAL­ Church, hosted by their children and grand­ VENS. Lexington, Ky. a boy, Benjamin Richard. TER CRAWFORD at Pasadena, Calif., June 20 children. June 2 LAURENA FAYE READ and ROBERT TIM­ to MEL AND CHERYL (HARRISON) THOMP­ OTHY TOLBERT at Camas. Wash., June 20 SON. Nashville, Term , a girl, Lisa Brooke, June DIRECTORIES 25 ANNIVERSARIES BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS— to REV. GENE AND DORENE (WATROUS) MR. AND MRS. FRED BURCH celebrated Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. TURNER, Portland. Ore., a boy, Kevin Michael, their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, July William M. Greathouse, Chairman; Orville W. A pril 30 5. Fred Burch and Ida Forbes were married Jenkins. Vice-chairman; Jerald D. Johnson, to REV RAYMOND AND LIL (EARLS) WIS- June 26, 1931 in Clovis. N.M. Secretary; V. H. Lewis, Eugene L. Stowe, NER, M aryville, Calif., a girl, Sallee Dalene, June They have four children: Rev. Bill Burch, Charles H. S trickland 27

C onducted by W. E. M cC um ber, The Manual says that "Entire sanctification ... E ditor is wrought instantaneously by faith.” The New Compact Bible Dictionary says “Sanctification ... begins at regeneration and is complete Writers frequently quote William Barclay. On when we see Christ.” the radio, I heard a man say that before Barclay As for me, I had to work to overcome the sinful died he wrote his autobiography. In this book nature. Many hours of prayer have helped tre­ Barclay says he does not believe that the Bible mendously; however, I cannot consider myself is the Word of God, nor does he believe that completely sinless in the sight of God. Jesus is the Son of God. How is sin related to entire sanctification? Is this true? If it is true, why do Nazarene Sanctification is a process which does have its writers quote Barclay? commencement at regeneration and its consum­ I have not checked Barclay’s autobiography for mation at Christ’s return. "Entire" sanctification the accuracy of the charge. However, I know that is a crisis with the process, a moment when he has a commendable discussion of Jesus as “ the faith embraces the promise of cleansing from all Son of God” in at least one of his books which I — even inward—sin. Before and after that crisis have read with profit. o f cleansing there is a process of growth in grace. I can answer your question, however, without “ Entire” has reference to a complete deliverance difficulty. Writers quote Barclay because he has from ''inbred" sin, and not to complete holiness a lot of good things to say in very helpful ways, of life, which requires growth, discipline, and, whatever his theological deficiencies in some finally, a release from the infirmities of mind areas. and body that now prevent the holiest of men from doing perfectly the will of God, a release The notion that one should not quote an author that awaits the resurrection. unless he is totally orthodox would surprise the apostle Paul. He quotes approvingly from pagan Nowhere does Scripture teach that a sinful na­ sources, and his quotation has become part of the ture is overcome by our own work, even so noble Bible (Acts 17:27-29; Titus 1:12-13). Truth is an exercise as prayer. Sin is cleansed from our truth, whoever tells it, and Christianity has inner lives by the merit and power of the atoning nothing to fear from the truth. death of Christ, as the Holy Spirit makes real within us what Christ provides for us on the If we only quoted scholars who were right all the Cross. time about everything, it would bring quotation Your aversion to "sinless" was shared by Wes­ to a screeching halt, for not even “ giants” among ley, who firmly believed that we can be here and conservative, evangelical scholars are always now delivered from all "tempers” contrary to right. To quote a man where he is right does love, but also believed that the holiest of men fall not mean that we endorse him where he is short of the perfect will of God because of their wrong. □ infirmities of mind and deficiencies of knowledge and judgment. But Wesley taught—and our The 20 cities that Solomon gave to Hiram for M anual follows him here because those who his help in building the temple—are these the wrote our Articles of Faith were convinced he was cities the PLO is fighting for? right biblically—that we are made and kept pure According to 1 Kings 9:11, the 20 cities given to from sin, not by our moral struggles, or good Hiram were "in the land of Galilee." Hiram was works, but through faith which simply appro­ displeased with them, and gave them back (2 priates the work of Christ for us and of the Chronicles 8:2). Spirit in us, as this sanctifying work is promised Since they are not identified, and may not all in Holy Scripture. exist today, I can’t say the PLO is fighting for Sanctification, like regeneration, is part of God’s them. The PLO wants more than Galilee. It saving work, and salvation, from first to last, is wants the whole of Palestine for the Arabs. □ not by works but by faith. □

AUGUST 15, 1981 him in reading the texts and scripture, NEWS OF x > because of his failing eyesight. The congregation was stirred, and a man for whom much prayer had been of­ EVANGELISM fered, found the Lord. Rev. Wells was truly used of God, and the services Edmonton, Alberta: The Beverly were well attended. □ Church recently had a revival with — Frank L. Dabney, pastor Rev. Luther Collins. It has wonder­ Albany, Ky.: First Church recent­ fully changed the church. People ly experienced an outstanding week of sought the Lord in almost every ser­ revival with Evangelist Dale Martin. vice for forgiveness, for holiness of heart, and for physical healing. There There were five people sanctified, one saved, and the church was revitalized. were real miracles of change through The people responded in giving the the “touch of God.” □ Pastor James M. Raum, of the Lake- — C. V. Cornish, pastor best revival offerings each night and the best Sunday morning offering ever view, Ore., church, holds a $5,000 cash­ Marseilles, 111.: The church recent­ remembered. □ ier’s check to be used on their building fund. It was sent anonymously after a ly had an inspiring and encouraging — Daryl E. Hodge, pastor lady called and informed him of her in­ revival with Evangelist and Mrs. L. tent to give some money to the building Thurl Mann. Attendance was excel­ North Battleford, Saskatchewan: This new home missions church on fund. The Lakeview church is an “ Ore­ lent, prayers were answered, and gon Church Planting” that presently the Canada West District experienced many spiritual victories were won. □ meets in a Day Care Center for services —Duane Kaufman, pastor a deep moving of God’s Spirit during Sundays and Wednesdays. a “ New Life Services” week of May Austin, Tex.: Grace Church re­ 5-10. Average attendance was 23, but This layman’s generosity has permit­ cently had a revival with Rev. Gary1 15 people sought God and found def­ ted the church to use the $631 month­ Haines as evangelist/song evangelist. inite victory. Marriages were mended. ly payment of the $20,000 note on the Many of the church members received God wonderfully used the ministry of principal of the $120,000 note. The spiritual help. New people were at the Rev. Luther Collins. □ church also received $700 from a cou­ altar for salvation. Several were sanc­ — Roy D. Kanhai, pastor ple who are not members of either the tified. There were many seekers at the church or community. This inspired Reading, Pa.: “ It’s Beginning to altar in each service. Brother Haines relatives, who are members of the Rain,” was the theme chorus Evangel­ sang and preached with the Spirit’s church, to give an additional $300. ists Calvin and Marjorie Jantz re­ anointing. His messages on holiness The men of the church organized a were clear, scriptural, and penetrat­ cently used for the revival at Calvary ing. □ Church. The Holy Spirit sent refresh­ ing rains upon us night after night, — Harry L. Evans, pastor MEMO service after service. Aurora, 111.: First Church experi­ The Jantzes were the right people at to church board members: enced a Holy Spirit-anointed revival the right time, used to spark a beau­ with Evangelist J. C. Crabtree. M any tiful outpouring of the Holy Spirit. What is your church doing to came to know the Lord in saving and Definite conversions took place —one help your pastor proclaim God's sanctifying fullness as the Word was a young Catholic lady. Backsliders timeless truth to today’s society? brought forth in old-fashioned, Holy found forgiveness, others sought and He may learn the process at sem­ Spirit convicting style. The ministry received the fullness of His Spirit. inary, but today’s communication of Rev. Crabtree was uplifting and The family service on Sunday morn­ channels continue to change. inspiring to the church. Eight people ing was beautiful as Mrs. Jantz What ways can you help? One were sanctified in the services, and preached the word. Rev. Jantz closed way might be for your church to many saved for the first time. □ the service out on Sunday night with provide a continuing education al­ — John L. Kizzee, pastor a beautiful time around the altar with lowance in the annual budget. This the people. □ provision would enable your pastor Brownvale, Alberta: God recent­ — Clair H. Fisher, pastor to purchase books, or attend sem­ ly cam e in His glory upon the church inars or classes dealing with var­ through His servant. Evangelist Hugh ious aspects of ministry. You would Gorman, during 10 days of blessed he reassured to know your doctor and powerful preaching of the Word. THE had just attended a seminar on Through His holy anointing, the Word how to treat your particular phys­ spoke to every needy heart, new people ical need. Are your spiritual needs were saved and reclaimed, old people CHURCH SCENE any less im portant? discovered new desire for a closer walk Rolla, Mo., First Church recently By the way, a continuing educa­ with the Lord. Every life has been held a mortgage-burning, with Pastor tion allowance should be consid­ enriched, and new vision received Don ('. Farnsworth, Mr. William Seal, ered an expense of the local church, through this exciting time of revival, and Dr. Royce Thomas, church board rather than a part of the pastor’s giving impetus for new growth. □ secretary, participating. The $8,500 salary. —Doug Russell, pastor left owing on a $20,000 note was paid You are to be commended if your Red Bluff, Calif.: F'irst Church in full by an anonym ous layman in the church already has provided a con- recently concluded a series on proph­ church. This layman also paid the tinuing education allowance for ecy with Rev. Kenneth Wells as the 1981 Pensions and Benefits Budget of your pastor. You probably are reap­ speaker. Rev. Weils celebrated his $800. ing the reward of more relevant 86th birthday during these meetings. First Church relocated on 10 acres preaching. Rev. Lily Wells, his wife, served with in 1979, with a total debt o f $140,000. —Pensions and Benefits Services

HERALD OF HOLINESS Saturday morning prayer group over one year ago. They specifically began F0 RADU.T ------praying for answers to the financial dilem m a o f the church, having only 44 “ active” members. God began to an­ SUNMY SCHOOL swer our prayers, and He is continuing Lessons from another point of view to do so. □ One filmstrip for each quarter Approximately 50 full-color frames Sunday, June 7, the Circleville, Includes cassette and script Relevant to all 13 lessons Ohio, church honored the nine octo­ Unique supplemental teaching aid genarians o f thfeir congregation. The VA-81821 For S /O /N Q u a rte r $15.00 Senior Adult Choir sang and Pastor William Hill delivered an appropriate FILMSTRIP SERIES message. After the morning service, Order EVERY QUARTER on your Church Litera­ the guests of honor were treated by ture/Supplies Order Blank or direct from your the congregation to a carry-in dinner in the church multipurpose center. NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, Post O ffice Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 Each of the octogenarians was able to attend at least one service during that special day. Those honored were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carter, Mrs. Bessie Hill, Mr. Edgar Newland, Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Pusey, Mrs. Edith Russell, Mr. Harry Salsbury, and Mrs. Dor­ othy Snyder. □

NEW CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER Westside Christian Retirement Vil­ lage sponsored by the Indianapolis Westside Church, will be ready to open this fall. The four-story, fireproof com plex includes 160 independent- living apartments, a modern activity center, and 40-bed health care facility. This “ living care” facility provides independence, security, senior adult fellowship, and activities. The full- service health care center provides physical and occupational therapy On Sunday, May 3, the Covington, Ohio, church was officially organized. The church when it becom es needed. had its first worship service August 24, 1980, at the Covington Elementary School. Medical Facilities, Inc., of St. The church has had services at its present location at 110 E. Broadway, Covington, Louis, Mo., is the consultant firm and Ohio, since November 9 of last year. The Troy church and the Tipp City church gave will provide professional management. vital support to the new Covington church. The special speaker for the service was The Village is financed by industrial Rev. M. V. Scutt, superintendent of the Northwestern Ohio District. Rev. Scutt revenue bonds issued by the city of challenged the 63 in attendance with a message about knowing God’s will as a Indianapolis. church. At the conclusion of his message, Rev. Scutt received into membership the Rev. R. B. Acheson is the pastor of first 17 charter members. Those who were received into membership were: Pastor Robert W. Ralph, Carla Ralph, Nora Knox, Darlene Haines, Nancy Brown, Melissa the Westside Church. For informa­ Brown, Marvin Wackier, Marilyn Wackier, Erma N. Clark, Kenny Wackier, Shirley tion, write Westside Christian Retire­ Wackier, Charles Clark, Senta Clark, David L. Miller, Shelia P. Miller, Ed Lang­ ment Village, 8616 W. 10th Street, ston, and Linda Fannin. Rev. Charles Tayler, pastor of the Covington Church of the Indianapolis, IN 46232. Phone (317) Brethren, gave the morning prayer for the service and represented the Covington 271-1020 or 271-7607. □ Ministerial Association. Rev. Scutt and Ed Langston provided the special music.

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AUGUST 15, 1981 the temporary morgue facility at the DR. DONALD OWENS TO T 1 r ... hotel where he said 40 bodies had PHILIPPINES already been received. After doing all Dr. L. Guy Nees, director of the that he could in the morgue, he was Division of World Mission, was at the asked to help comfort those still on the HANCOCK ELECTED Kansas City International Airport on main floor of the lobby. For the next DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT July 6 to see Dr. and Mrs. Donald seven hours, Pastor Cunningham OF ILLINOIS Owens and daughter Dorothy off to counseled and prayed with survivors their new residence in the Republic of Rev. John J. Hancock who were still trapped beneath the the Philippines. was elected superinten­ rubble. Although they could not see Dr. Owens has accepted the position dent of the Illinois Dis­ each other, they continued to com­ of regional director for Asia and the trict on July 22 during municate in encouragement and South Pacific for the Division of World the 38th annual assem­ prayer. Mission and will live in the Philip­ bly in Springfield, 111. Pastor Cunningham said that as he pines as a central location from which Rev. Hancock has pas- reflected on the tragic events of the he will make frequent visits to the tored Kankakee, 111., First Church evening, he was impressed by one mission areas under his supervision. since 1973. He succeeds Dr. James thought: “ There are very few things in Dr. Donald Owens holds the M.A. Hunton who has served as Illinois life that are important. The top prior­ and Ph.D. degrees from the Llniver- district superintendent since 1972. ity is being ready to go, and the need sity of Oklahoma and three degrees Rev. Hancock is a member of the for Christians to pour out their lives to from Bethany Nazarene College. He Chicago Central District Advisory help every man, woman, and child to was the first Nazarene missionary to Board and the Board of Trustees of be ready to go!” □ Korea in 1954, and was founder and Olivet Nazarene College. He has —NCN director of the Nazarene Bible College served as president of the General there. After 12 years in Korea, Dr. NYPS (1964-68) and on the General Owens became professor of missions at NYPS Council (1960-64). Prior to his Bethany Nazarene College before Kankakee pastorate, he pastured coming to fill a similar position at LOS ANGELES CHURCH churches in West Virginia: Charleston the Nazarene Theological Seminary EXPERIENCES RAPID Davis Creek, Dunbar, Huntington in 1974. During these later years, Dr. GROWTH Central, and Handley. He is a grad­ Owens gave two short periods of ser­ uate of West Virginia Institute of Los Angeles Grace vice to the church in Korea. Technology (Montgomery) and did Church is growing so fast Dr. Owens is the second regional graduate work in sociology at Marshall that Pastor Roger Bow­ director to take residence in the area University in Huntington, W.Va. man has been literally of his responsibility. Dr. Richard Zan- Rev. Hancock is married to Venita crowded out of the par­ ner moved to Johannesburg, Republic Linkus. They have five children: Jer­ sonage. The church oper­ of South Africa, in 1980, where he is ome, Lubbock, Tex.; Michael, Bruns­ ates a Christian grade regional director of the African dis­ wick, Ohio; Brooksie Smith, Olathe, school on the church property near tricts of the Church of the Nazarene. Kans.; and Timothv and Catherine, the W atts district in Los Angeles; in At the present time the Division of Bradley, 111. □ June alone, 15 new families were won World Mission has three men serving —NCN to the church. as regional directors; the third being It now appears that 270 children will Dr. James Hudson who is director for enroll in the school in September. the Caribbean, Central and South The Bowmans have vacated the near­ America, and Mexico. □ NAZARENE FAMILY LOSES by parsonage to provide more space. SON IN HYATT TRAGEDY However, estimates are that it will Mr. and Mrs. Bartels, longtime take at least $20,000 to make minor members of the Olathe, Kans., College repairs and provide additional facil­ Church, lost their only child in the re­ ities such as restrooms to handle the cent tragedy at the Hyatt Regency anticipated enrollment. Hotel in Kansas City. Their son, Wil­ Los Angeles Grace is an Approved liam III, and his wife, Bonnie, were in Ten Percent Missionary Special of the lobby of the Hyatt Regency cele­ the Church of the Nazarene. Contri­ brating Bonnie’s 39th birthday when butions can be sent to Dr. Norman O. the accident occurred. Miller, General Treasurer, in Kansas Shortly after the accident Dr. Paul City, designated for Los Angeles Grace Cunningham, pastor of the Olathe Church. College Church and presently serving Rev. Bowman, the pastor, served for as chaplain of the Olathe Police De­ five years as director of Outreach for partment, was asked to proceed to the the Department of Home Missions, Hyatt Regency to counsel with the now called Church Extension Min­ injured and family members at the istries. □ Pictured (I. to r.) are Dr. L. Guy Nees scene. Pastor Cunningham arrived at —NCN and I)r. Donald Owens.

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HERE CORRESPONDENCE IS CONCERNED, editors are never lonely. The mail pours in, and a fellow had better not read it before he has his Wdevotions. Human nature being what it is, for every one pat on the back, you get two left hooks and a right cross to the chops. Sidney Harris had a column recently about “Questions I never expect to hear the answer to.” One of the questions: “Why is it that the most offensive, vitupera­ tive and uncharitable letters a columnist receives are from readers who hasten to identify themselves as religious?” I understand his question. An editor's job would be Dullsville without his sometimes volatile mail. Who could enjoy work that was no more exciting than shuffling sentences and reset­ ting displaced commas? The day is perked up by a letter strongly pro or con. Letters betray the whimsical, unpredictable, and illogical elements of human nature, the very traits that keep people from being cookie-cutter dullards. I got one from a woman who was angered by something I wrote about secret orders. She closed it with these hot words: “ Listen, Buster, if I do go to hell for attending my lodge”—which I had neither said nor implied—“I’ll be waiting to meet you at the depot when your train rolls in.” Another woman took offense at an anti-smoking editorial. She said, “I dislike opinionated people,” and then proceeded to fill several pages with her own very forthright opinions. When my picture was used in the Herald, a woman, upset by something I had written, said in her letter, “I see you wear glasses. You probably wore out your eyes gawking at Nazarene women in mini-skirts.” The symbol appearing on this page will show you how I really exhausted my vision. On balance, women write nicer letters than men, and they are no less logical and consistent. I treasure a letter from a man who ripped up me and all previous H erald editors, insisting that none of us had ever given decent answers to peo­ ple’s questions. He concluded that none of us “had the Spirit.” Then he added, “By the way, if you have time, here are some questions I wish you would answer”! And one man denounced me as a “traditionalist” and “iconoclast” in the same letter. The nastiest letters I’ve received have been from preachers. That speaks volumes about the terrible pressures they were working under. The steam had to be let off, and maybe writing me saved their congregations from a skinning. Let me testify that most of my mail is calm, fair, and supportive. Consider this excerpt: “ I like you . . . your mind . . . your humor . . . your sense of things. You are a God-gift to our denomination. . . . You are a God-gift to me personally in every issue where I share your thought. . . Ah, there is a very discerning reader! □

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