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Olivet Nazarene University Digital Commons @ Olivet Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today Church of the Nazarene 10-15-1979 Herald of Holiness Volume 68 Number 20 (1979) W. E. McCumber (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_hoh Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, History of Christianity Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, and the Practical Theology Commons Recommended Citation McCumber, W. E. (Editor), "Herald of Holiness Volume 68 Number 20 (1979)" (1979). Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today. 359. https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_hoh/359 This Journal Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Church of the Nazarene at Digital Commons @ Olivet. It has been accepted for inclusion in Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Olivet. For more information, please contact [email protected]. HERA - $®|§F' J f O L I N E S S WHAT SHALL I GIVE THEE, MASTER?" This question which was offering sacrifices of Failure to meet this challenge posed by the song writer could thanksgiving to the Lord could raise serious questions well be asked by every (Amos 4:5). But all too often about our priorities. Nazarene as we approach the these ceremonial sacrifices Richard Batey, in his 1979 Thanksgiving offering for were not really sacrificial. thought-provoking book, Jesus world evangelism. King David set the standard and the Poor (Harper and There is a sense in w hich we of the true spirit of sacrifice Row, 1972), comments: “The should ask it every day of when he was seeking a place giving of alms began with the the year. Giving is an to make an offering to God. surrender of one’s life. indispensable part of Christian One of his subjects named Jesus taught that one whose living. The paying of our tithes Araunah owned a threshing life was secured by material on Sunday is just the floor which would be an ideal possessions could never... beginning. Monday through location for the altar of be free from the tyranny of Saturday should be sacrifice. He generously things. True holiness was characterized by continuous offered to donate all the the acceptance of love as the gift-giving. Certainly the giving facilities including the oxen to final meaning of life: of thanks should not be be sacrificed. The king’s possessions could then be reserved for one day on the response is classic: “ Nay; but used compassionately” calendar. God’s Word I will surely buy it of thee at a (italics mine). A truly admonishes, “Let us price: neither will I offer burnt sacrificial offering for world continually offer the sacrifice offerings unto the Lord my evangelism will guarantee that of praise to God, that is, the God of that which dost cost me we have been liberated from fruit of our lips giving thanks nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24). A the “tyranny of things.” It will to His name” (Hebrews 13:5, sacrifice which costs nothing keep our goods from NKJB). is no sacrifice. becom ing our gods. It will But just as important as the The goal of $6,250,000 for the demonstrate to the world a frequency of our giving is the Thanksgiving offering will perfect love for God and for appropriateness of our gifts— challenge the Church of the our needy neighbors. not just how often but how Nazarene to respond in the Let us begin now to pray much. The key word is coin of sacrifice. Anything less about our responsibility as “sacrifice.” Ancient Israel will cast a serious reflection on individuals and congregations demonstrated gratitude by the level of our commitment. in this missionary endeavor. Never have the spiritual needs been greater. May our liberality go beyond anything we have ever done. “What shall I give Thee, Master?” The best I can! □ by General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe HERALD OF HOLINESS $ L'Waiie Seen QJou in the Sanehia/ttf URLOUGH TIME means many things to a had had its good and bad times, but this year of missionary. There’s the thrill of reunion with 1978-79 has been a year like no other. Ffamily and friends. Dining under the “Golden Arch The statistics are impressive. In one year, the es,” staring at the wonders of Disneyland, and Sunday school average went from 118 to 211, with sampling Dairy Queen delights are all pleasurable numbers now reaching over 250 in both Sunday experiences of furlough. But furlough time should school and morning worship. Ten new classes were also be a time of spiritual enrichment as one again added. A bus ministry was begun and averages 100 worships in his own language. His ears thrill to the riders on the buses. NYI doubled in number with beautiful music that floats upon them; his heart the organization of a youth choir. Teens on fire for warms to the rich Christian fellowship he enjoys; the Lord made their witness felt in local high schools, and his soul reaches toward God in greater devotion resulting in morning prayer meetings and revival and commitment. services, using the high school auditorium. Many My third furlough from missionary service in teens were saved. NWMS gained 88 members and Papua New Guinea had was a Star Society. Over 80 members were received been highlighted by just into the church during the year. There was a $40,000 such experiences. I can increase in giving, and all budgets were paid in full. say with David, “I have Altars were lined again and again in services. Evan seen you in the sanctuary gelistic teams were formed who went out during the and beheld your power week, winning people in their homes. Young people and your glory” (Psalm chained by the drug habit were delivered and alco 63:2, NIV). holics were transformed. Miracles of grace occurred My family and I had the again and again. Why did all this happen? wonderful experience of A group of people, united in love and dedicated to being united with a 20th- prayer, committed themselves to service and century “New Testa stretched themselves in faith. A young pastor, Rev. ment” church. I had Larry Owsley, covered with the mantle of God’s grown up in First Church presence, preached the Word in power and God came. in Covington, Ky., on the We beheld Him in the sanctuary in His power and Eastern Kentucky dis glory. When the Holy Spirit is in control, it’s a trict. The church had seen delight just to sit back and enjoy His beautiful great days in the past. It presence. Every service was an exciting experience. You didn’t dare miss one, for you knew you’d miss a “spiritual happening.” There’s nothing quite like sitting in the presence of God. Of course, it should be the rule, not the exception. My heartfelt prayer is that it will become the norm in our beloved Zion and, more specifically, that my “Jerusalem” of Papua New Guinea will also witness that Beloved Presence under the bamboos, in bush chapels, or stone edifices, wherever those called Nazarenes gather to worship God. □ bv CAROL ANN EBY OCTOBER 15,1979 3 HERE ARE two kinds of bundles—the known H and the unknown,” said Dr. H. C. Morrison, m3h o u \ e s s speaking of the complete consecration of the life to W. E. McCUMBER,McCUMBER. EditorFriit.nr in ChiefCh God. The known is what we consciously consecrate. IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor The unknown is all of the rest of what life holds in Contributing V. H. LEWIS • ORVILLE W . JENKINS store in the future years. For most of us, the latter is GEORGE COULTER • CHARLES H. STRICKLAND E ditors: EUGENE L. STOWE • W ILLIAM M. GREATHOUSE by far the larger bundle of the two. General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene Yielding the known is most often the basis of the immediate struggle at the altar of consecration. God’s present will is often clearly understood just then, and Satan fights “tooth and nail” to keep one from surrendering to it. The stress over the unknown IN THIS ISSUE bundle is generally delayed until “WHAT SHALL I GIVE THEE, MASTER?” .............................2 later. But when God opens it in the General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe course of time, some of life’s most “I HAVE SEEN YOU IN THE SANCTUARY ...” .................. 3 severe testings are realized. The presence of God Carol Ann Eby The Heavenly Father, in His loving WHEN GOD OPENS THE UNKNOWN BUNDLE .............. 4 Full consecration S. F. Hicke providence, may choose to take one partner of a happily married couple, A LIVING PRESCRIPTION ....................................................... 6 To hope Shirley Fox leaving the other with a staggering THIS ONE, T O O ............................................................................7 sense of loss, and a gigantic question Poem Debbie Kendrick mark in the heart. “Why, Lord, when THE SOURCE OF SIBLING R IV A LR Y ...................................8 there are so many unhappy mar The Strong-Willed Child James Dobson riages, did you allow death to end LO N E LIN E S S ................................................................................9 this one? I don’t understand.” Poem Pearl Burnside McKinney Someone else may raise the ques “MANNY’S COMING BACK!” ............................................. 10 By God’s grace LolaM. Williams tion “Why do we have these financial losses when we have been so faithful CHAPLAINS: THEY ALSO S E R V E .......................................11 Pen Point David Grosse in our stewardship? I’m confused.” THE INEVITABILITY OF INFLUENCE .................................12 Another may ask “Why me, Lord? Ongoing witness Clare St. John Why do I have this terminal cancer? THE LANTERN OF H O P E ......................................................