The Mooreland church has made ex- cellent progress under the leadership of Fred Williams who recently came to that congregation from Calvin. They contribute 25% to the Unified Budget after taking care of the regular oper- ating budget. This makes a total of $700 a year to missions.
Among the church 'libraries turning in good reports for the quarter ending- December 31, 1945, are First, Cement, Byron Smith pastor, Miss Alice Bower- man, librarian; First, Amber, Ray APRIL 4, 1946 Roach, pastor, Lillian Clark, librarian.
Fun, inspiration, life commitment, music, camping will be on the program for Falls Creek.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION: A Study in; the Development of Ecctesi- in'i^Si ology. 2nd: Ed,. Fifty Cents Postpaid.— niverste Professor WITU W. Barnes, Southwestern ikiMfl Seminary, Seminary Hill, Fort Worth, THE EDITOR Texas.
requests your presence Improve your property at Falls Creek Many years ago in a small city a learned and power- He was on the verge of having to leave the seminary. ful young preacher from a great center of .learning So the 20th century Acquila, whose other name was Sam, -.:,'''•;' '-) :-i;-'^ij^S * l Bibles Repaired, Recov- - • ' -,: •- . --. i-; -ik.^".~feK|*0gss ;--,-- •;^;;yTi--*.{Ss3r^S'f» ered Best Materials. 25 knocked at the door of a man and wife whose chief began wondering and praying as he built fences and :.'.-•' '•'•-" -:--'; tvfc'i^l^SI experience. Write of fhe annual prces— business was to proclaim Christ as Saviour, but who ploughed his acres. He was almost in notion of doing ^ h » BIBLE HOSPITAL ( also made tents for a living. something that would really help. His notion grew into 1715 1-2 Wood St., Dallas I, Tex. conviction. He would do it. The godly couple welcomed the youngster and at Organize for Falls Creek. the suggestion of an older and wiser friend in a distant Finally he announced his decision tto his wife, "We mm I! i'I country instructed the lad so that he could preach the will mortgage our stock and keep that young preacher HEADQUARTERS for RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES CHOIR GOWNS • VESTMENTS gospel in wisdom as well as in power. in the seminary." PULPIT ROBES • HANGINGS \ STOLES* EMBROIDERIES • Etc. > April Twelfth CATALOG ON REQUEST Priscilla was the wife's name and Acquila, the hus- Priscilla, or Lon as she was called, stood with her CHURCH W0« band's. Paul was the trusted friend. And the young husband. They borrowed money on their cows and SUPP1T COMPART 821.23 Arch St.. PtiIU, 7. Pa. preacher they shepherded was Apollos. mules and kept the lad in school; * Join the crowtl at Falls Creek. nineteen hundred Their deed, and the faith that made it, was recorded One day Lon thought for a moment, "What if ! in heaven. v something happens to keep him from paying it back? We are old now. What would we do?" '• C. HA a Jt\\i// But all the Priscillas and Acquilas are not New forty-six I I 3 N. HARVEY .-' Testament characters. For even in this generation there Answered Sam, "What if he doesn't? What dif- it* '- ,-*/ «£ OKLAHOMA CIT¥, OKLAHOMA Has been selling fine diamonds to people are a few. ": ference does that make, it all belongs to Sod anyway.11 t of Oklahoma for 54 years In the iate thirties a Baptist deacon and his wife But-the young Apollos made good and paid his debt. All Day There will be, a Falls Creek this year. sheltered a young preacher, a student in the seminary, Later he went to war as a chaplain. MOVING on most of the weekends he came to supply at their And Sam and Lon, like Priscilla and Acquila, kept on to 1'ttle church. It was a happy relationship, as I can well with their business of putting God first, and farming OKLAHOMA CITY? testify, having myself preceded him in that coveted second. * place. Downtown Baptist Church Their deed also, and the faith that made it, was This young man fell on hard and discouraging times. , recorded in heaven.- WANTS YOU TO ATTEND SERVICES AT 630 WEST MAIN i W. E. Cook, Pastor ^ ANY YEABS AGO it, was my good fortune to By this wide choice of material the yqung reader is visit the old city of Mainz, Germany, Though necessarily confused. Those concerned with the welfare of the intervening years have brought me multiple youth must give intelligent aid, since there is time for the EDITORIAL and varied experiences, the memory of this visit best only. Perhaps we may give this aid wisely by affording * * remains vivid It persists because of the pecul- satisfying experiences in reading to show what good litera- VOL 35 APRIL 4, 1946 NO. iar realization that such an experience gives of ture can do for us. The''child early learns by actual con- the surprising proximity of our past and of its tact with good literature that it gives veritable joy through M1SSIMER CHRIST JESUS, WHO GAVE T/ME/SFLY/NG to our present; it becomes dynamic because its sheer beauty, and that it affords a pleasing satisfaction rfSenew scale of values suggested by this unique contem- for wholesome curiosity of life in our wonderful ever- HIMSELF A RANSOM *T
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Harmon County Baptists passed re- \fm <'"•'. . *&&\••.',<• '.'- -~-j " solutions "" calling upon legislature to Fen Facts About The seek repeal of the "beverage law," fail- Three Time-worthy Assemblies Claim ing in which, to seek to ^jnend the law Widows Plan to provide for local option. Attention; Noted akers Provided Max Stanfield Dr..C E. Matthews, Fort Worth, has ttrst- Statewide Sunday school clinic resigned the Travis Avenue Baptist at Gushing, April 7-14, with Pastor Pat 1. It makes the Ministers Retirement Church, of which he has been pastor Murphy and his great chinch host to^ Good To Be Home Plan the very acme of protection for the twenty-three and a half years, to be- Calvary Church, Alexandria, Louis- The departure of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. 100 or more clinicians. Leadership is to preacher. He is protected if he lives; come head of the new department of iana, is celebrating her silver anniver- McMurray, missionaries to Uruguay, has be provided by the Nashville and Okla- Happy Years Recalled his companion and helpmate is protect- evangelism of Baptist General Conven- sary this year. The membership today is been delayed because the government of. homa City offices. Those interested ed, if he dies. The preacher can breathe should contact E. W. Westmoreland, Andrew Potter easily; God has through his churches tion in Texas with headquarters in Dal- 2500, the church is out of debt and has Uruguay will not sign their'permit to provided for him and his. las. considerable money in various memorial enter at this time. 223% N. W. First, Oklahoma City. It was my high privilege to worship Second: April 23, all men will center 2. It is low in cost. The cost, like the funds. on Sunday, March 24, with the First Ministers Retirement Plan, is so well Vernon 'C. Thomas, Rt 1, Seminole, Revival results, First Church, Me- in Oklahoma City for the outstanding Baptist Church of Enid. I spent many meeting of men to be held in 1946. The shared by the denomination that it is Oklahoma, writes to thank us for send- Since 1938, Calvary Church, Alexan- Alester, Dr. Auguie Henry, pastor, evan- happy years in that pastorate and it is nominal in the light of the security it ing him the BAPTIST MESSENGER dria, Louisiana, C. R. Shirar, pastor, has gelist, Dr. J. D. Grey, First Church, one day session will include dis- always "home again" for me. while he was overseas. Now that he is averaged 100 baptisms annually, or tinguished speakers—Dr. R. G. Lee, Dr. offers. New Orleans, Mar. 3-14; 70 additions. Dr. R. E. Naylor, the present pastor, 3. The cost varies only a little. The - '-, -' :-•'•-•'- .' '- ••:>-"'-'t'^^f^MSS at home he enjoys the copy his mother 1,909. Pastor begins ninth year in April. While there Dr. Grey preached to 700 W. A. Criswell, Judge John W. McCall is held in high esteem by the members preacher less than 60 years of age pays receives. inmates of State Penitentiary. and Governor Robert S. Kerr. of the church and the people of the only 1& per cent of his salary; those A weekly program of wholesome mo- \ Third: Evangelism is to be empha- city in general. He is doing a glorious sized in the annual statewide conference 60-69 pay 2 per cent; those above 70, Charles Blade, pastor First Church, tion picture entertainment has been in- ' S. S. Walker assisted George McDow work in building the church 'numer- only 2% per cent. Sapulpa, will assist Pastor B.C. Mil- augurated in Druid Hills Church, Atlan- and the Allen Church in revival meet- scheduled for May 27-28-29 in Shaw- ically, financially and spiritually. 4. It is available to all. There is not ler and First Church, Chickasha, in ta, Georgia, Dr. Louis D. Newton, pas- nee, First Baptist Church. This is the Dr. Naylor is an exceptionally fine ings, Mar. 18-24. Mr. Walker is pastor power house which generates inspira- a minister in the Southern Baptist Con- Annual Spring Youth Revival, Apr. tor. First Church, Wynnewood. preacher. The people are devoted to vention who is excluded from the invit^- 21-28. tion, zeal and information for the sow- him and' responsive to his leadership. ing, tilling and reaping season of sum- tion to enter. Dr. Leonard Stigler, moderator, Ban- A five days' meeting, Fairview Some of God's noblemen live in Enid. 5. Its benefits are liberal. The widow Tottn Ed Vaughan, formerly educa- ner Association, was asked by the Asso- mertime evangelism. In the last two years, the church has Church, led by R.E. Doughty, Claranore, Mark these time-worthy days for may receive up to 40 per cent of what tional director, Phoenix Avenue, Tulsa, ciation to write a word of appreciation paid off its indebtedness against the the preacher's retirement annuity would has accepted a position at First Church, for Missionary L. A. Watson on the oc- resulted in five' conversions, five join- special attention. i ing the church. church building and has $50,000 or have been. Henryetta, to do educational work. casion of his departure to Texas. more in cash on a new educational unit. 6. The benefits vary only tor good 25% of all legal actions in Berlin The church is really going forward in reasons. They range from 20 per cent, if Chaplain Adolph L. Greenwalt was in J. D. QUick, pastor, Second Church, The only free public library in courts now involve divorce suits. Proxy a magnificient fashion. the preacher-member dies in the first a one week revival, Mar 24-31 at Olive Ponca City, addressed the men of First town is that maintained by Mission- marriages, introduced by Hitler, are They begin a revival April 8, with year he is in the plan; thereafter an ad- Church, near Drumright. He is available Church, Tonkawa, Mar. 18. He-served ary Baptist Churchy Bush Springs, not standing up. 3,500 divorce suits Reverend J. G. Hughes, of Memphis, ditional 4 per cent each year up to the- for supply or revival work. ~~" in the Army Air Corps from Dec. 1942 W. Barry Garret, pastor. were filed in the late suftimer term. preaching and Ira Prosser directing the maximum 40 per cent. They vary with to Nov. 1945. •;-"•< : -;• •'•, singing. degree of difference in the age of the "T- >. ;i~ j '''^ v Jack W. Denton has received his dis- >rr^ ."*- r: A' revival conducted by J. B. Hunt I trust my brethren more because 3 What a pleasure it was to fellowship preacher and widow. If she is eleven charge from the Army and is anxious to D. D. Barber (chaplain) will hold Clinton, resulted in 14 conversions, sur- trusted my Lord first — W. T. Cost with old friends again! years younger she may receive only 96 serve as pastor or supply. He may be a revival for First Church, Alva, render of a young man to preach, and per cent; It ranges from 4 per cent reached at 306 S. Pauline Street, Mem- Apr. 14-18, and Pastor John Strut- five pledging to tithe. phis, 4, Tenn. downward then to 60 per cent for eacb ton. additional year of age difference. March 1, George H. Hassard be- Finding Places For Mission Revivals 7. Its benefits to the preachers depend " * - - k Falls Creek Encampment, August 5-15 Pastor E. E. Deardeuff, First Church, came director of music and educa- on numbers. It will not be effective un- Porter, reports an average of 81 in SS. tion, First Church, Pawhuska, Le- Ross Hi. Hughes til 2/3 of the eligible Oklahoma Baptist for Feb. — highest in history of the Boy H. Raley, pastor. If we should take seriously our slogan, "A Revival In Every Com- pastors enter it. church. munity," the problem of locating Mission Revivals would be simple. Just 8. Its benefits this year depend on Evangelist Wm. S. Dixon, Dallas, Tex. add up the communities and that would be the revivals to be arranged. speed. It will not be. put into effect for Garrett Graham, pastor, Euclid Ave- is in his twenty-fifth year in revivals. He another year if we do not have 2/3 par- nue Church, Bristol, Virginia, preached is not a state evangelist, but continues However, that slogan sounds a lot better at preacher's meetings and ticipatipn by July 1,1946. revival, Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City, to serve Baptist pastors anywhere. Evangelistic Conferences in January or May than it does at the Work- 9. The plan is good for the young: Mar. 17-31. He was converted in that er's Conference in.JXme. We suddenly find that everyone is tied up for preacher as well as for the old. church and was sent out from it to A Training Union study course, the summer and no revival is planned for half of our communities. -10. The plan depends npoa unselfish preach. First Church, St. Louis, had 88 en- Therefore it becomes necessary to se- church. Hold the revival where some action as well as that motivated by self- rolled in lour classes, with an av- lect the communities with the most church is interested iif establishing a interest If you are in DO hurry for such Frank Means, professor of missions, erage attendance of 35. promise and confine our efforts to these. mission. protection for yourself, consider that Southwestern Seminary, supplied the In selecting these1 communities there 3. The Building. all may lose by your delay. The death pulpit both services, First Church, Pon- There were ten additions by baptism, are several things to ^consider. If the work is to be permanent there of one preacher in Oklahoma next year ' ca City, Mar. 17. Bethel Church, Muskogee, T. R. McCas- must be a building. If there is no build- whose widow could not be helped by ling, pastor. E. R. Hughes, Orvil, Cali- 1. The People ing and no one |s interested enough to this plan because of your procrastina- Mr. Ira C. Prosser, State Direc- fornia was evangelist. New auditorium People are the first necessity for a revival. How many people are there provide or builcpme, the prospects are tion would be an unspeakable tragedy. tor Music and Baptist Student Un- valued at $5,000 is about ready for oc- slim for a continuing work. A school ion, will conduct a week of music who are attracted to the center where cupancy. the revival is to be? You can 'find out. house beats no building at all. In fact study, First Church, Hobart, April there are usually more missions locat- Dr. Buford L. Nichofs Awaits 1-7. How many pupils in school? How many Students of OBU called to pastor- homes in the community? You can get ed in school houses than in their own Refurn To'China ates include Randolph Davis, Mil- a fairly accurate census of a commun- buildings. "- - Dr. Buford L. \Nichols, who rendered Salem Church, 7 miles southeast of fay; Douglas Gerwin, Avery? Bill Be sure to have revivals where there Henryetta, organized two years ago, is «y by visiting school some day" at distinctive service as liaison officer for Jackson, Jennings. noon. List every home. The teacher or are people and prospects of a perman- the Chungking government in China, re* being led by Kit Carson, who reports ent work. ; 70 members. C. H. Crouch, Missionary O. L. Patterson has resigned Kieferto Pupils can tell you name, age and char- turned recently to San Marcos, Texas, x Homer B. Woodward acter of every person in a country com- Try to have revivals everywhere there where his family is located until the will assist in a ten days' revival during accept the call to Billings. are people. The new pastor of First Church, We- early April. munity. way opens to return to Qilna. woka is Homer B. Woodward, native of C. W. Turner has resigned the church You may find the largest number of Dr. Nichols, a graduate of the Uni- Tennessee, graduate of Union Univer- First Church, Wayne, John Wiles, at Oilton for a pastorate in Missouri People near a school, .around a post versity of Texas and of Southwestern sity, Jackson, Tennessee, and Southern pastor, conducted an "inside enlarge- oince across the tracks in town or News And Views On Baptist Theological Seminary, and Mrs. around a dead church. Nichols, a graduate of Texas State Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He ser- ment campaign" with Sam Russell, As- Dr. A. B. White, Dallas, Texas, ved three years as a chaplain in'the sociational Missionary, leading. at First Church, Okmulgee, Wednesday • 2. Prospect of Permanency. College for Women, and a student for Ur associati two years in Southwestern Seminary, Navy, prior to which he was pastor of evening, March 13. His son Alva w» nn* *fc ' °n we have tried to cm h were appointed in 1936 and served at Tabernacle Church, Paducah, Kentucky, The new pastor of Ames Church is with him. nrn ™L P asfc on revivals that have for three years. His ministry in Wewo- L. L. Beitz, formerly of Lawrence Ave* prospect of a permanent work. Baptist Andrew Potter, Secretary Kaifeng, Interior China Mission. ka began on February 7; 1946. nue, Oklahoma City. Fall in with the Falls Creek movement mcbned folks help. Most new work «iese days is sponsored by a stronger There will be a Ffclls Creek this year. Page Four Baptist Messenger Page Rve RgA*pi ';^*i r':--j.:-1 '-'. -i'*-* All'Day Meeting for Men of Oklahoma April 23, Sigmci Tau Delta Tenfh Annual Bisot \ n Re/ays To Be Held Oklahoma City; To Hear Lee, Criswell, and Kerr Institutions mow Initiates Jhree Let us keep constantly in mind the great, central meeting of Okla- April 12 In Shawnee After 4-Year Lapse Three new members were initiated homa Baptist men, to be held for one day only, morning, afternoon, and 1 Lapen Stewardship The opening ceremony of the tenth into Sigma Tau Delta, English Honorary night, in the First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, TUESDAY, April 23. . ' * - T annual Bison Relays will be held at fraternity, Monday evening, March 18, A program, unsurpassed for talent and scope, has been prepared Elmer Ridge way, Secretary 1-45 p. m., April 12, at the Shawnee Political Implications in Memorial Hall parlor. They were for this signal day.. Speakers of national reputation from afar, and with- Municipal Stadium, Coach Edward Hurt Mary Ellen Bridges, and Murrel Goetz, in our own state, will inform and inspire the masculine leadership of announces. Pope Pius XIE has enlarged his col- both of Tulsa, and Thomas Nanney, our churches in Oklahoma. The first meet since the relays were lege of cardiansl to the traditional "sev- Shawnee. Among these noted speakers are <& • — : discontinued in 1942.will include the enty." Five of the new cardinals are After the initiation service, each of Judge John W. McCall, a leader of men Brazilian Baptists Hold following events: from the United States to give the the new members read an original com- =:,'-1 in the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. 120-yards high hurdles, (ClassB—16, "church a more universal appeal." position. Host and hostess were David Robert G. Lee, rf Memphis, Tenn., and Program National Assembly BeB, Newcastle, 193&); 120-yards high An American priest, Cardinal Speli- Nanney and Adeanya Standridge, The first news bulletin in English- Dr. W. A. Criswell, successor to the v hurdles, (Class A—14.9, Nichols, Capitol man, is scheduled to become secretary late Dr. George W. Truett, of Dallas. Baptist Men of Oklahoma Atlas News Service—sent out by Mis- Hill, Oklahoma City, 1939); 100-yards of state for the Vatican. From Tokyo «* t Governor Robert S. Kerr will take time sionary William H. Perry, Rio de dash, (Class B—9.9, McLemore, Chey- comes word that General McArthur has Chronics Require Long out from .his busy and incessant rou- TUESDAY Janeiro, Brazil, describes the arrival enne/ 1941); 100-yards dash, (Class A— severed diplomatic relations between early in January of Dr. and Mrs. Ever- 9.9, Matthews, Chickasha, 1934); 440- tine, to speak to our Baptist men. Dr. April 2Srd. Japan and the Vatican. Andrew Potter, our own Executive ett Gill and family. yards relay, (Class B—46, Cleveland, From Rome comes word that Harold Costly Hospitalization ' Brazilian.Baptists held their thirtieth Secretary, will bring greetings to all. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1939); 440-yards relay, (45.7, Central, Tittman, senior assistant to Myron Tay- Louis J. Bristow \ The program is unique in that there National Assembly in Sao Paulo Jan- Oklahoma City, 1934); 880-yards relay, lor is coming home for a visit Taylor, will be nofc business session—and no of- OKLAHOMA CITY uary 20 to 26. Missionary Perry writes (Class B—1:36.4, Cleveland, 1939); 880- President Truman's personal represen- A maiden woman who was paralyzed fering. The music will be _directed by that Brazilian Baptists are united as yards relay, (1:33.7, Central, Oklahoma^ tative to the Pope, is scheduled to re- was a patient in the Southern Baptist the inimitable Ira C. Prosser. Mr. Bryce Mr. Bryce Twitty, Presiding they have not been for nearly three City, 1934); Medley relay, (Class B— turn to Rome soon. The office is now Hospital for seven years and nine •Twitty. .will preside. Laymen will read decades. "Ninety thousand Baptists are S:23.7, Altus, 1939); Medley relay, in charge of Franklin C. Gowen, assis- months. When she was admitted it was the holy Scriptures and lead in prayer 'TOR GOD'S GREAT HOUJl — ready for action. Their numerical (8:00,Classen, Oklahoma. City, 1940); tant to Mr. Taylor. ' agreed with the family that she would at each session. HE NEEDS MEN OF POWER" growth has been a miracle, but their One mile relay, (Class B—3:34.8, Cleve- be here >only two or three months—to denominational and spiritual growth has We urge the pastors of our churches * land, 1934); One mile relay, (3:35.2, give her family "some rest." They had to display the two-colored poster re- 10:00 A. M. Worship in Devotion and been in excess of their numbers/' Central, Oklahoma City, 1935). been caring for her for years. It was ceived from Baptist Building. Call at- Song: Led by Ira C. Prosser. At the Brazilian convention Dr. GDI Junior High: 100-yards dash, (10.5; not a question of money: the family preachqd his first sermon in Portuguese. tention to this meeting in all the serv- 10:20 A. M. The Holy Scriptures: * Burnett, Pawnee Indian school, 1937); Christian Education paid her bill regularly. ices of the church. This great meeting A Brazilian pastor was asked by one S80*yards relay, (1:39, Shawnee, 1935), Psalm 103, Judge Ben Williams, of the representatives, "How long has Another woman, whose family was for men is sponsored by the Baptist Pauls Valley. There will be no preliminaries held not able to pay anything, remained General Convention, and all its depart- that speaker been in Brazil?" "I do not for the following events in which both t Prayer. know exactly/' replied the pastor,."but more than four years, until her death. ments. The motto of the meeting is: Class A and Class B teams will com- . DEW'S A crippled boy, about five years old "For God's great Hour—He needs men 10:30 Av M. Greetings: Dr. Andrew certainly only a few months." That pete together: Shot, (53 feet, 1 inch, Potter, Executive Secretary Baptist member answered, "He speaks Portu- John W. Raley, President when he came, remained nearly three of power!" Stout, Classen, Oklahoma City, 1941); years. It is hoped there will be at. least one General Convention. guese better than we do as Brazilians." Pole Vault, (11 feet, 9 inches, Allison, thousand of our Baptist men present, 10:45 A. M. Address: Judge John W. Missionary Perry adds, "One of the Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City, 1937); Often we are asked to admit persons not including our pastors. Every pas- quickest ways into a Brazilian's heart High Jump, (6'feet, 2% inches, Mullen, who'are paralyzed or who have a heart _ McCall, Memphis, Tennessee. disease which confines them to bed, or tor should put Tuesday, April 23, down 11:15 A. M. Special Music. is through the careful and efficient use Seminole, 1938); Broad Jump, (22 feet, as a date, and bring loads and loads of his beautiful language." 2 1-4 inches, Phillips, Pauls Valley, ' Home Economics Club who have cancer, or who are afflicted pf yonr men. It is planned to make this 11:20 A, M. Address: Dr. Robert G. 1942). in some way which necessitates their Lee, Pastor Bellevue Baptist Church constant care. Usually we decline to ad- the largest and best meeting in the Memphis, Tennessee. Preliminaries will begin at 10:30, Fri- Entertains With Dinner -history of such gatherings in our state. Chinese Baptists Call day morning in which six contestants The Lorennie Berry Home Economics mit them—they are the chronic sick; Adjourn. will-be qualified: High Hurdles, Class club entertained guests with a St Pat- and general hospitals everywhere steer 1:30 P. M. Worship in Devotion and For Relief and Support B; High Hurdles, Class A; 100-yards clear of them. General hospitals are not An Admonition That Missionary D. F. Stamps, one of the rick's Day dinner at 7:00 o'clock Friday, built or equipped to care for chronics, Song: Led by Mr. Ira C. Prosser. Dash, Class B; 100-yards Dash, Class A; March 15, at Montgomery HalL ; 1:50 P. M. The Holy Scriptures: Psalm first group to enter the front door of 100-yards Dash, Junior High, The tables were beautifully decorated and it is too expensive to hospitalize Fits Our Times 24, Mr. Bruce Carter, Miami. China after V-J Day, writes to the Suitable awards will be given in each with candles and the traditional St. them. They need only domiciliary care, Christian Index of Georgia a letter In which can be given at a much lower A hundred years ago Daniel Webster Prayer. award; entries must be received by Patrick's green and shamrocks. * .said, *?f religious books are not widely which he doses with these hopeful April-9, Coach Hurt states. Mrs. Mary Caudill, president, wel- cost. 2:00 P. M. Address: Hon. Robert S. words: <(The demand in Chin^ for relief There are few places in the South for circulated among the masses in this Kerr, Governor of Oklahoma. comed the guests. The program was country, I do not know what is to be- work in many places will be very ur- Dr. Bron Clifford, famous youth evan- presented by Grace Hampton, vice- the chronic sick. They are the most ne- come of us as a nation. The thought is 2:30 P. M. Announcements: Mr. Bryce gent. gelist, and Roland Leath, Director of president, and the remainder of the glected of human sufferers. Therefore ,dne to* cause solemn reflection on the Twitty, Tulsa. The need for missionaries is greater Music, First Church, Little Rock, Ark-1 evening was spent in playing games. Southern Baptist Hospital is endeavor- part of every patriot and Christian. 2:40 P. M. Address: Judge John W. now than ever before, for the opportun- ansas, will assist Calvary Church, Alex- A musical program was given during ing to establish a place for these ne- "If truth is not diffused, error will McCall, Memphis, Tennessee. ities are much better. Our own andria, Louisiana, in a revival Apr. 7-21. the banquet. glected folk, to be located on its pro- be; if God and His Word are not known 3:20 P. M.. Special Music. ' than it has ever been. Dr. C. R. Shirar is pastor. Approximately 50 members and perty in New Orleans. Our prayers and Our Baptist people at home should hopes are that we may be able to do so. and received, the Devil and his works 3:30 P. M. Address: Dr. W. A. Cris- guests attended. .will gain the ascendancy; if the evangel- support the program of missions both G. R. Naylor, pastor, Talihina, desires well, Pastor First Baptist Church, at home and abroad with all their ical volume does not reach every ham- Dallas, Texas. singer who works with young people, let, the pages of corrupt and licentious strength in men and in money. for meeting starting April 14. Call him .literature will. Adjourn. We should go all-out for Christ at collect, 62, Talihina. Bison Relays Queen Is To Be Chosen "If the power of the Gospel is not felt 7:30 P. M. Worship in Devotion and this time. And I believe we will do a throughout the length and breadth of Song: Led by Mr. Ira C. Prosser. better job for the Lord than has been •MfT" A* Harrison, pastor, Laverne, Box Twenty-one entries for the Bison Re- Minson, Ketchum; Rose Humphreys, the land, anarchy and misrule, degrad- 7:45 P. M. The Holy Scriptures: Psalm done during our hundred years 140, would like to contact a singer for lay Queen have been received by the Stillwater; Barbara - O'Brien, Dacoma; ation arid misery, corruption and dark- 91, Mr. R. A. Webb, McAlester. of organized work." meetings April 7-21, public relations office, Mr. Jerome Zick- Ozell McDonald, Plainview High school; ness, will reign without mitigation or Prayer. C. E. Porter was ordained a deecon, rick announced March 27. Betty Lou Lynn, Medford; Joan Maner, end." .As a thoughtful going away gift to A student committee, made, up of St. Louis; Lorene Adams, Ft Towson; 7:55 P. M. Address: Dr. W. A. Cris- First Church, St Louis, Sunday. Erma Jean Fox, Okemah; Rose Mary -To these-timely words let there be. 3. Pastor W. E. Russell acted as congregation, Dr. A. Hope Owen Wray Jolley, Bison Relay editor, and added, "The church that does not look well, Pastor First Baptist Church, Resented a painting, Sallman's "Head members of the track team will choose Walker, Daniel Webster, Tulsa; Louella Dallas, Texas. ator, assisted by Roy Dittmar, Goodwin, Alfalfa; Olive • June Wray, well to the Youth of today, blights its Bryant and Weldon Thompson. or Christ," to First Church, Shawnee. five contestants from pictures sub- hope of tomorrow." 8:45 P. M. Special Music. mitted. -The queen will be chosen from Hitchcock; Morma Hall, Meeker; Bette 8:55 P. M. Address: Dr. Robert G. Dr. William W. Adams has been elect- the five, April 12, by the B teariir West, Checotah; Reba Katherine Dunn, Dr. W. B. Glass, missionary to Heavener; Betty Ruth Dickerson, Laing Happy is the man who is dead to the Lee, Pastor Bellevue Baptist Church taught in a School of Missions for ed president of Central Baptist Theo- Candidates are Christine Farrell, Uti- .world and to whom the world is dead. Memphis, Tennessee. logical Seminary, Kansas City, Kans. ca High school; Dorothy Stafford, Mid- public school, Upton; Irene Nusy, Church, Hobart, March 17-24. Okeene public school; Marjory D. —W. T. Cost Adjourn. books were taught. west City; Joan Clapper, Calumet; Mar- V" ' Make plans for Falls Creek now. * tha Richards, Cobb consolidated, Durant y :: n ' c* I'iiJ^f-tRt^ll'F|fe|,ir'^wl Page Six Baptist 1946 V '•
C A L » S Leader ... Missouri - born Samuel W. Loves the Book of Romans . . -.-*J. G. Heard, C 6 G IT AT I 0 H 8 OKLAHOMA BAPTISTS came to Oklahoma as a truck company employee . Northwest District, has had a wide fistful experience ss .", -1 • pastor, including the churches at Eagle, Sasakwa, Atwood, large oil to preach he entered Carney, Spring Creek, Lexington, Wil- O B. U. for high school and college son and Loco, all in Oklahoma. He has al- I heered Bruthed Sam Scantian' tel- work. Following successful pastorates so taught school. He and his family live at at Saint Louis, Rock Creek, and Fair- Woodward. His favorite Bible book is lin' sum mighty good things in a sermon view, Oklahoma, he became state mis- Romans. He also enjoys Pilgrims Prog- over in Muskogee a while back. He's a- sionary. He was later called as pastor ress. The Song that most inspires him pintin' out th' futility uv scatterin' an' WORKING m to one of the state's largest churches, is "Have Faith in God." Another old individual effort in sich a cause as Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City.. When the favorite, "Dixie." And he is a good Christianity, as compared with co-op- RURAL MISSION PROGRAM Rural Mission program was organized hand on the fiddle. On Saturday nights erative ah* united effort. in 1944 lie was called back into state he likes to listen to Truth or Conse- mission work as leader and superin- quences. Cornbread and milk appeal to He illustrated his pint in a mos A really earnest effort is being made by Oklahoma Baptists to help al' tendent. He is eminently qualified for him when he is hungry. A hard worker, vivid an* un-forge table way in rural communities have the Gospel as Baptists preach it. the task and lives with his wife and he conducted 11 meetings and 10 schools y> lids experience from life: daughters in Oklahoma City. No task of missions last year. Bossy deacons is to hard for him to undertake. He and lack of recognition of the little fel- Whin -he's a-courtin1 th' gurl who wuz We have numerous strong, vigorous, full-time country churches in the m succeeds in all, large or small. lows at the crossroads are the only unfair things he eonna become his wife, he staid a mite Many of them are doing such magnificent work that any semblance of a progrrij knows in church life. late one ^night! That's understandable. aid them carry on their work would be woefully out of place. (rry P/e and Corn Bread ... The rural They weren's no moon a shinin' an' he l Amazing Grace . . . Thomas F. Glosup, missionary had tu ride his boss through one of ry of West Central District ought to.feol at home in for the Central District, has a favorite song, Amazing thim jungle-like river bottoms up in On the other hand, however, we have dozens of country churches and pohs fork for he certainly does love cherry pie and corn Grace, and can he sing it? He certainly can ior his first Missouri They's a blazed trail, but that preaching places out in the open country that are sorely in need of any help bread. Jess E. Dittmar is veil qualified evangelistic work was song leading. can give them. for his job too, for he lias worked as did'n' hep none in total darkness! farmer, sailor, welder, cilfield worker, And he still does a top notch job of it. He/sed th* lightin' bugs wuz auto mechanic. He is a graduate of OBU He has been school teacher, pastor, as- 9 sociational missionary arid evangelist. practically swarmin' in th woods It is our desire to have a program that will assure Gospel preaching in read! in the class of 1945. Ha likes hunting He drives a 1939 Chev coupe and owns — millions uv 'em — each winldn' every lost soul in Oklahoma. and fishing and names his favorite sec- a 1946 Alma Trailer house, 25 feet/long. i his tale-lite like sixty. ular magazine as "Outdoorsman." The His hobbies are fishing and woodwork, book he likes best in the Bible is John a good combination, furnishing oppor- Soon he knowed he's off en th' trail! The state has been divided into eight districts with a missionary living with 3:18 as his favorite verse. When- He rained his hoes fust this way an' tunities regardless of weather. He sup- 1 working in each one of them. These men are to co-operate with and help n he sits down to the radio he likes to poses that there is no .food he likes bet- that, tryin' tu foller one lightnin bug way possible, the associational missionaries in the districts. listen to Fibber McGee and Henry Al- ter than beefsteak. His irreatest ambi- after smother back tu th' path; but to drich. He is a natural for making tion is to be a better preacher and mis- no avaiL friends, driving a car/and his friends say that he really can preach. He be- sionary. He conducted. 12 meetings last Finally, he got down off en his year in addition to nine schools of mu- 1 lieves that generally soul-winning is sic and study courses. He thinks per- horn an' spent tit rest uv th' nite The Men Who Do the Work [stressed enough and that people need to be more haps that the most serious problem of this generation is wanderin' in t& wilderness, hope- ion minded. / . that of the home and liquor. He and Mrs. Glosup live at lewlylwt! The addresses of state missionaries are given below. If you need help fa. Gushing. ^ TV bugs kep a-winkin' an' a-blinkin' |y to Do the Will of God . . . When asked his — individually — they*s plenty uv lite, church or mission point in your district, feel free to write the man designated work in your association, or you can write Sam W. Scantian, 223l/ N. W. Rr$fr it ambition, hardworking, effective J. E. Outlaw, mis- 6/b/e, then Spurgeon Sermons ... Carroll Holt but no concentration uv power, ner con- 2 in the Northeastern District said, "Only to do the Crouch, when asked about his favorite reading material certed effort tu lite th' trail an lead a Oklahoma City 2, Oklahoma. will of God." He loves to preach too, said, "Bible, then Spurgeon's Sermons." He is rural mission- lost man home! winning the lost and fighting the father ary for the East Central District. His Sum boddy may ast why he did'n' J. G. Heard, Northwest District, Woodward, Oklahoma. of sin, the devil. He organized the hobby is books, more books. He likes turn th1 boss loose an1 let th* critter church at Sapulpa with 18 members, to work with weak arid struggling take 'im home i?) Well sir! That hoss Jess Dittmar, West Central District, 215 N. State St., Weatherford, OB built the building, and moved on to churches, and' to manage * outside ibusi- did'n' seoji tu no whur he'd bin, why he Hillcrest, Tulsa, where he erected an- ness ventures. He has one son, C. H. other building. He has one son, James Jr., who is employed as right superin- wint, nur whur he's a goiit'f neether! Thos. F. Glosup, Central District, c/o First Baptist Church, Gushing, Oik tendent of transportation, Naval Depot, —"Coweta CaT E. Outlaw, and three daughters Mfldred J. E. Outlaw, Northeast District, 119 N. Utica, Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Mrs. Gerald Hall), Ernestine, Ruth. McAlester. Brother Crouch and his wife His favorite song is "I nesd Thee every live in McAlester. He drives a 1940 The Adult BTU, First Church, Dun- C. H. Crouch, East Central District, 205 Diamond Apts., McAlester, Hour," and favorite song book, "Mod- model Ford Tudor. Last year besides can, W. A. Carleton, pastor, had an ern Hymnal," He estimates that he has his full calendar as missionary he con- old-fashitaed Saturday night school Dorvell Tabb, Southwest District, Box 107, Tipton, Oklahoma. about 2300 favorite Bible texts. And if ducted four revivals, four schools or and box supper with 43 members pre- you want to make him happy at the missions and two study courses. His sent. ' M. W. J. Richardson, Southeast District, Box 356, Talihina, Oklahoma. *i,ui — ^ dinner table just serve him the best of favorite Bible verse is John 5:24. He chicken and all that goes with it. He tninks that the thinks that absentee membership of church members is a very bad thing and that leaving God D. Barber evangelist, and R. J. South Central District i varyMOT. our political chaos is to be found in the Cross ip, song leader, will assist First out of life leads to all other evils. lurch, Cheyenne, Carl B. Reneau pas- €»NT*AL ar in a revival meeting beginning in kA C " tikes Woodcraft and Newspaper Work . . . March 31,. '^S *H5 " ' ' Dorvell W. Tabb, missionary M W Jack Richardson, missionary in the Southeastern •. i h 4 l ^outhwest District, is a graduate of Porter High ' A and M, and Southern Seminary (Th. District, has a special liking for woodcraft, newspaper work Dr. Douglas Hudgins, First Church, and boy scout work. He likes to sing M.) He has been pastor at Pleasant "Amazing Grace" and read pood history. Houston; has accepted the call of the Mound, and Rush Springs. And Baptist His favorite book of the Bible is John. First Baptist Church, Jackson, Miss. Student Secretary at OU in 1942 and He is also a loyal reader of the Read- '43. He and his wife Kfctherine and er's Digest and Omnibook. One thing Col. Lee C. Gammill has been elected three-year son, Winston, live at Tipton. He loves to play basketball and likes that attracts his interest is the rebuild- superintendent of the Georgia Baptist the violin. His favorite song is "Saved." ing of old church buildings, a thing in Hospital, ,. , - His ambition is to render a maximum of which he has been particularly success- Christian service. He thinks,the great- ful. Lack of financial aid to rural pas- Rev. Earl Waldrup has assumed his tors is ;me of the hindrances to the on est detriment to church work is the going of the work in the country, ac- duties as Secretary of Visual Education person who wants position in a church cording to his judgment. His pet peeve for Jhe Sunday School Board. without doing the work of the church, is unkempt church buildings and blaming the pastor for failure. He be- grounds. A hard worker, he thinks that God, and God wily, can open the dam lieves that one of the biggest responsi- bilities of this generation is a working America ought to rediscover and estab- of spiritual opportunity to His children, just and lasting peace. He think$ that the only lisfr Christian ideals in the homes. He hyes with his wife, or church. solution is for individuals to become new creatures. Dorothy, and daughter, Jacqueline at Talihina. Falls Creek is a good place to vacation Page Nine Page Eight Baptist Messenger April 4, 1946 f J
-£-'H::ci# "•?:- ':$;-$ V-^KT^-^K^/'I: Sunday School Training For April Dates and Activities New Officers Elected In State WMU At a recent meeting of the W, M.-U. Includes Baptist Distinctives - White Important for April Advisory Committee officers were elect- Surely, Brother Pastor and Mr. Super- Wandering ! ; ! the Sunday School Training Course ed to fill the vacancies caused when two District Meeting J ">' '.' ' " ';.;• '. ' ' .—,= r £• •'~ - .-" *>• '; >* ^^- --^ ' --•'•'•,>.---**'• !'•.-= •"^j*-**;- -^s tf^f -%;.;._,,:.^---. --.-.; ••;;-.', .'':• ;.|V,-',.- ; ;;;•.-Ov? £ "'•/•, intendent, you have planned your Train- (Doctrines and Evangelism) for the 1. Conduct Sunday School Traln- of our state officers, Mrs. A* Hope Owen .,' ^ ,' \- * ****.'.^.-i^r^ti*.**Vt*-*i* ing School for April. . . and surely you completion of this book. SchooL Speakers .and Mrs. J. Howard Williams, moved have not forgotten to include Dr. W. R. Pastors who will teach this book in Between the from the state. White's new book "BAPTIST DISTINC- 2. Observe Youth Week, April f • ^—*-rfM~W their churches may obtain a free copy 7-14. Mrs. John W. Raley of Shawnee will TIVES". This is a timely book, written by writing the Department of Religious serve as Margaret Fund Chairman, Mrs, by a great preacher and denominational Education, 223% N. W. First Street, 3. Plan your VACATION BIBLE Haley's relationship to Oklahoma Bap- leader. Promote the study of this book SCHOOL. tist University makes her in a position to: ' Oklahoma City. Another important book for study this "GOOD NEIGHBOR SERIES" Vivid, to serve most wisely as Margaret Fund 4. Plan to observe Christian Home interesting, artistic, timely! These Chairman. Clarify the position of Baptists. month is the VACATION BIBLE Week, May 5-12. SCHOOL GUIDE. ^ Teach the book and words describe the excellent "GOOD Mrs. D.'D. Phelps of Ada was chosen Fortify the convictions of our Baptist NEIGHBOR SERIES" of books from people. make your plans NOW for your Vaca- 5. Observe Intermediate Day, as a member of -the Advisory Commit- tion Bible School this summer. The April 28. our Baptist Book Store that should be tee. Mrs. Phelps is president of the Edify our Baptist people in tlie faith in every church library. Eight books W. M. U. of the First Baptist Church of our fathers. time is rapidly approaching and thor- ough preparation is the secret of a suc- 6. Check Standard ratings and compose the set, and the cost for the in Ada. She has also served as Asso- Credit, will be given in Group IV in cessful Vacation Bible School. apply for recognition. set is $4.45. \ ciational president and is ably fitted to serve on this important committee. 7. Maxke adequate provision for Subjects in the series are the coun- Nursery work. tries to the South of us, beginning with State Young People's Leader Southwide Bible Teaching Clinic Dates Are Sef; Mexico and extending to the Southern M&s Vivian Cochran has accepted the 8. Enlarge the Sunday school by tip of South America. invitation to serve as W. M. XJ. young -. ^ , -v - - ..' s -t i-. ~^nS_t- tt. i* i«r
Storer to Address 7ruth Not Invented; Rather Revealed Ridgecrest Assembly * Our Church Library After Three Months Annual Conference Harold EL Graves To Person Who Would Seek Honestly Southern Baptists everywhere will re- The program for the annual Pastor's UR LIBRARY IS YOUNG when compared to other phases of our joice • over the announcement that there Conference of the Southern Baptist O church life; but already it wields a great influence in church plans HAT IS TRUTH? . will be a Ridgecrest program this year. Theological Seminary, Louisville, to be policies, and programs. Most every group that meets to plan future ac- W Millions of inquiring souls have asked this question in every age Below are the tentative assembly dates: held April 1-5, will be as follows: tivities takes into consideration the contribution it has to make. of the human race. June 6-12 — Southwide Baptist Stu- Dr*, W. O. Carver, professor emeri- 7 dent Retreat. tus of Comparative Religion and Mis- Four weeks before the library opened, we had a "Library Day/ The answer is to be found in Holy Writ. In Deut. 32:4 \ye learn that God is "a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he." Jesus June 12-16 —'North* Carolina Royal sions, Southern Seminary, will speak When the congregation gathered for morning worship, there were books Ambassador Camp. : each morning at 10:30 o'clock at the literally covering the pulpit platform. answered a question asked by one of the disciples, John 14:6, "I am the June 13-19 — Young Women's Auxili- Crescent Hill Baptist Church, Tuesday way, the truth and the life." 1 The new and beautiful books display- ary Camp. through Friday, on the general theme, ed there caught the eye of everyone God, then, is the answer to the ques- June 2Q-26 — North Carolina Train- 'The Function of Christianity in Build- present. Attention was called to the Training Union, or Mission Study lists. tion, "What is truth?" Any kind. of ing Unioi^ Assembly. ing the World Order/' significance of the day and the new Current copies of all the Baptist maga- truth must be of Divine origin, partic- Do we stop to ponder the meaning of June 27-July 3 — First Sunday School His addresses, in order, will be "To enterprise. The result was that the in- zines are kept in a handy place. The li- ularly Divine truth. John 1:17 "Grace the expression? Really "being fair" is Conference Week. Present' the Christian Philosophy of terest was immediately aroused and brary itself is one of the most pleasant and truth came by Jesus Christ." only another form of expressing the July 4-10 — Second Sunday School History/' 'To Declare the Christian a score of people asked for the privilege rooms in the church to go to read, Webster defines truth, "conformity to truth. Conference Week. Principles for the Social Order/' 'To of presenting certain of the books to study, or just meditate. fact or reality." Truth .cannot suffer July 11-17 — First Week^ Southwide Produce , Kingdom Men Through the the library. Other people promised to On and on one might go talking about permanent defeat, 'Truth crushed to Second of a Series Training Union Assembly. 'Gospel of Christ Jesus," and 'To Con- bring suitable books from their homes. July 18-24 — Second Southwide dition the Church for Its Function." our library. Suffice it .to say, in three earth shall rise again; The eternal years Physical Equipment First months our library has become an es- of God are hers." William Cullen Bry- So it is, the idea of truth is related Training LInion Assembly. DrvH. H. Farmer, professor of phil- tablished feature of our church pro- July 25-31 — Third Week Southwide osophy, at Cambridge University, Eng- In a week after Library Day, the ant. to almost every virtue and expression committee announced that the library graiff. There is good evidence that it All truth, whether moral or secular, of life. Training Union Assembly. .land, who is giving the Mullins lectures will grow in size and usefulness. August 1-7 — Home Mission Board, on preaching, will speak each morning, room was ready, complete with shelves, whether pertaining .directly to God or An attorney asked a small boy on the carpet, curtains, bookends, desk, etc. man, means a fixed and unalterable Baptist Brotherhood, and Editorial Con- Monday through Friday at the Qresent witness stand, "Did anyone talk to you ferences. Hill Church, 11:30 o'clock. Preparation of the books for the shelves rule of exactness. Truth and God and before coming to court?" was begun at once. morals are bound up together. August 8-12 — Woman's Missionary His general theme will be, "The The World's Greatest "Yes sir, my father." Union and Business Women's Circle Sources and Setting of Preaching," and This task is no small one. Each book . »• • D*LI A beginner in plane geometry once "What did he say?" 4 Conferences. his topics: Treaching and Worship/' is completely processed in the same LID TO ry—-1 n 6 DID16 asked, "Who made it so that a straight "He said that if I stayed with the August 15-21 — Foreign Mission "The Preacher and Persons/' "The manner as books in your public library. line is the shortest distance between truth nobody could mix me up." Board Conference and Southwide Mis- Preacher arid Books," "The Bible and Every day saw new developments and Airs* B, L. Hsinger two points?" Christ is truth, stay close to him and sionary Conference for Older R. A/s. Preaching (I)/' and "The Bible and signs off progress 11nn the preparation Whereupon the teacher asked, "Whom you will know the greatest verities. "Ye of the books. Then one Sunday it could Of all the different ways God might August 22-30 — Ridgecrest Bible Con- Preaching (H)." have chosen to reveal Himself to the do you think could make it true?" shall know the truth, and the truth ference, Southwide Church Music Em- Dr. J. W. "Storer, pastor, First Bap- be announced — "Our new library will "God." answered the inquirer. shall make ye free." phasis Conference, Christian Education be ready to serve you on next Sunday." world He chose the Bible this library tist Church, Tulsa, Okla., * conference of sixty-six books around which all We are inclined to think the pupil Conference. preacher, will preach each night at 8 Books and More Books church libraries should be built had a good understanding of the origin Camp Ridgecrest is open for boys Ju- o'clock at the Crescent Hill church, We opened with 327 books on the This is the day of special libraries. of truth. Back To Bethel ly 4 to August 15. Monday through Friday. shelves. The first day's service almost His sermon topics are: 'The One and Hospitals, schools and legal concerns If truth were a "thing" that could The Bethel Baptist Church, two miles 9 depleted the supply in some sections, have their own libraries to serve needs be altered to suit the convenience of Only Gospel/ "Personal Religion and especially the Children's Corner. After north and four miles west of Frederick, .Unique Consecration Social, Service/1 "Ready—.for What/1 which the public libraries, however ex- the individual, it could not possibly be A. E. Hughes, pastor, had a homecom- three months we have 419 books. The cellent they may be, cannot supply. 'To Athens—and Beyond," and "A church has $25 per month in the bud- a rule of conduct by which society can ing andf dedication service, Sunday, Kingdom which Cannot Be Shaken." Each is centered around its own field be measured? Or a law governing March 10. Every former pastor and Service In New Jersey get for books. Some $75 has been con- such as medicine, law or business. Conferences will be held each after- tributed by individuals. A number of movements and function of the solar member of the church was invited back noon at 3:15 o'clock, Tuesday through books have been presented as memor- The Baptist church library has for its system? Or a law by which violators for the day. The church building has Friday,'in Norton HalL ials, arid others give a book on their center and reason for exestence God's of human rights can be made to an- recently been reconditioned. birthday. Holy Bible and no book should be placed swer for their behavior? Or a guide to Dr. T. P. Haskins delivered the eleven Rev. George W. Swope, pastor of the Perhaps what is most important of in a church library that in any way be- our moral and civic obligations. o'clock address. Former pastors had Parkside Church, Camden, conducted 799vAverage Attend all, more than 500 books have been littles or discredits, the teachings of this Truth has not in any age been in- parts on the program throughout the a novel service when he combined the checked out during this short period. Book of Books. vented. It has been discovered, or rath- day. Christmas thought, the Sunday of Sac- You can understand why our shelves Realizing the distinct need for read- er revealed. We probably will never rifice, and a memorial service for the Schools of Missions have often been so bare. With the ad- ing guidance in this day of nauseating know all veritable truth. - , 11 martyred missionaries on the Sun- During the week, February 17-22, 20 dition of an opaque projector and the best sellers; of the W. M. U., Sunday , One of our greatest moral problems OGQUOYCm day prior to Christmas. 15 *- • f if •*- :» of the 20 churches, Tillman Association, ordering of a sound projector,. we will School and Training Union workers is to distinguish early in life between A large "H" was exhibited, standing participated in a School of Missions. A be better prepared to promote the use need for special helps; and the neces- the verities and verisimilitudes, be- for Hopevale, where the missionaries hid total of 5,610 attended the services, an of the library and thereby to better sity of preserving our Baptist heritage tween truths and half-truths. Child- Grows from the Japanese. As 11 candles were average of 799. serve the church. . by giving our people literature that ex- hood training in moral and divine ver- The Sequoyah Baptist Church in Rog- lighted, representing the 11 mission- The missionaries spoke to 849 pupils OUr service, however, is not alone for plains Baptist history, position and ities is imperative. If a person reaches ers County, organized with six mem- aries, Mr. Swope gave an invitation to in the public schools, 213 in the WMlTs, our church. We have already been able principles, the Baptist Sunday School •adulthood without knowing what .it bers, February, 1941, with J. M. Ball- members of the congregation to volun- and 79 in the Auxiliaries. There were to assist a number of other churches in board has appointed a Church Library means not to lie he probably will never teer for missionary service and promise Worker in each state of the Southern antine as first pastor, now has called nine subscriptions taken for the BAP- our association and the negro churches learn. The same thing is true of our J. M. Coins as full-time pastor. The to stand by the work of the missionaries TIST MESSENGER, 71 for HOME of our city. Baptist Convention to assist In estab- lishing and maintaining church libraries. knowledge of the truth of God. It is church has adopted a budget and has more heartily. A good financial re- MISSIONS and 78 for THE COMMIS- Books Go To Shut-ins important to learn all kinds of truth a considerable treasury balance. A sponse, approximately lour times great- SION. The library representative works with in one's childhood. L Our W. M. U. has taken up the pro- the Church Library Sendee, Nashville, building program is under way and the er than last year, was recorded. Seven There were 385 awards for study ject of caring for the shut-ins of our Truth begets tolerance in the mind of mebmership is now 118; S.S., 133; T.U., new members were also received. course books, 11 conversions, 12 addi- of which Miss Florida Waite has super- church and community, taking it cir- vision. man; and tolerance begets an aware- 85; and tithersvare being enlisted. —Watchman-Examiner tions, and 26 rededications. The offer- cle about. As a part of this program, A package of free literature giving ness of our own faults and limitations. Nine nurses received diplomas from ings from the churches to the school- books from the library are taken to all the details for establishing and And when we come into a conscious the Muskogee Hospital at recent grad- 'This is my son, Bill," etc., etc., was were $543.73, and the total cost was these homes. recognition of our personal faults and uation exercises. Bryce Twitty, admin- heard Tuesday night as father after $338.871. maintaining your church library will Others check out books to take" to be sent upon special request from The lunations, we are brought face-to-face istrator, Hillcrest Memorial Hospital, father rose and presented his son as his It was voted to have a school next sick friends. A recent visitation-evange- Baptist Book Store 223 W. 1st, Okla. with that gold braided virtue, humili- Tulsa, delivered the address. guest at ihe meeting of the Brotherhood year. The success of this enterprise was lism program has caused several in- City. - ty, which tends to the achievements First Church, Clinton, honoring fath- attributed to the labors of Dorvell quiries about books on soul-winning. If the Baptist church library can and uplife of human society just in A veteran's dinner is on the calendar ers and sons. Seventy men and boys Tabb, General Missionary, Pastor Paul During our mission study course on race teach our youth that the highest form proportion as it is possessed by the in- for April 2, First Church, Durant, Ro- heard Mr. Asa Keith bring an excellent Wilkinson, Manitou, and Associational relations, we were able to furnish ma- of recreation Is the mental stimulation dividuals of all of society bert S. Scales, pastor. Each serviceman and appropriate message to the group. Missionary Byron F. Todd, together terials relating to this subject. _ - tha-— t— come*•«••***,»s J^&W*Afrom4 readin*«;CMAUlgg ^WVgood* booksm^v*-*—,7 You have heard the expression "being may bring one guest; his mother," wife with the cooperation of all the associa- One may find a copy of almost any then surely that alone makes it worth- Send your young people to Falls Creek tional pastors and congregations. fair" in our relations with one another. > or sweetheart, s study course book on the Sunday School, while. • •»•"
% . * - 4, 1946 , Page Thirteen Page Twelve Baptist Messenger V ' MimMUU,,,«,,,,.m,,Uu»m,»,,M,m, Sunday School Lesson, April 21 you and your joy be full." Full Joy is ours, 4