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Evangelical Friend, December 1974 (Vol. 8, No. 4)

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Evangelical Friends Church, name age Eastern Region addre,;;s Development Fund Damascus, Ohio 44619 city state zip Evangelical Friend Contents Editor-in-Chief: Jack L. Willcuts Managing Editor: Harlow Ankeny Editorial Assistants: Earl P. Barker, Kelsey E and Rachel H. Hinshaw Art Directors: Stan and Shirley Putman Department Editors: Esther Hess, Mission­ ary Voice; Betty Hockett, Children's Page; Walter P. and Carol Lee, Book Review; Don­ ald Green, Youth In this issue: Regional Editors: Gerald I. Teague, Kansas; Richard Sartwell, Eastern; Ralph K. Beebe, Northwest; Sue Ellen Brawner, Rocky Mtn. Contributing Editors: Wayne Allman, Lucy Anderson, Charles S. Ball, Everett Cattell, T. Eugene Coffin, Kara Cole, Harold Cope, Gerald Dillon, Myron Goldsmith, Norval Hadley, Robert Hess, Verlin 0. Hinshaw, Lauren A. King, Harold B. Kuhn, David Le Shana, Wanda Mitchell, Russell Myers, Stan­ ley Perisho, Lon Randall, Arthur 0. Roberts, Editorials Milo C. Ross, John Robinson, Edith Wines, Harold Winn Quaker conferees ... a view of Quaker conferences, past, present, Advertising Manager: Lloyde D. Johnson future-and Indianapolis/ Have a calm Christmas Page 5 MEMBER~ EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION The Indianapolis Faith and Life Conference The EVANGELICAL FRIEND is the official publication of the Evangelical Friends Alliance and is published monthly Three evaluators, holding different viewpoints themselves, agree (except August) at 600 East Third Street, Newberg, Ore­ gon 97132. Second class postage paid at Newberg, Ore­ such conferences of Friends with diverse backgrounds should gon. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $4.00 per year. CHANGES of ADDRESS: Send all changes of address and subscrip­ continue. Page 6 tions to EVANGELICAL FRIEND, P.O. Box 232, Newberg, Oregon. Please allow four weeks for changes to be made. EDITORIAL: Articles and photographs are welcome, but we assume no responsibility for damage or loss of manu­ Journey inward scripts, art, or photographs. Opinions expressed by writers are not necessarily those of the editors or of the Evangel­ A young Friends minister advocates the practice of Christian ical Friends Alliance. Address all manuscripts, letters to the editor, and other editorial content to Editorial Offices, meditation-a journey inward-and suggests practical ways to P.O. Box 232, Newberg, Oregon 97132. ADVERTISING: Rates are available on request. Address all correspon­ embark on this journey. Page 8 dence regarding advertising sales to Lloyde D. Johnson, Advertising Manager, P.O. Box 882, Wichita, Kansas 67201. Production and offset lithography at The Barclay Press, Newberg, Oregon. Telephone: 503/538-4334 Moment of joy Christmas I Careful planning can provide atmosphere for a "moment Cover ofjoy" to occur in the lives of those close to us. Page 10 Christmas! "Was there ever a story like it? Unforgettable-the glow and wonder in the eyes of a child hearing it for the very first time." Quaker higher education (See "Moment of Joy," page 10). (Photo by David S. Strickler, Newville, Pennsylvania). The president of Friends University, Harold C. Cope, suggests some Antecedents "queries" for each Quaker college and its staff members. Page 11 This is our Christmas issue. The cover, Over the Teacup, The Children's Page, an editorial, the Meeting life's crises article "Moment of Joy," and other references remind us of this wonderful season and family "God had to use the loss of vision to teach me that sometimes you holiday that commemorates the miraculous com­ ing of God to earth clothed in human flesh. can see better with one eye than with two." Page 13 Other significant articles are not necessarily Christmas-related but I hope they command your attention during this busy season. 1ack L. Missionary Voice Willcuts' main editorial on "Quaker Conferees," and a three-person evaluation of the Indianapolis A lost sheep brought into the fold 14/ They know the facts . . but Faith and Life Conference deal in depth with Friends gatherings in general and one in particu­ what is He to them? 14/ The fire that does not die 16/ Miss lar. They are worthy of our careful perusal. Nettie's fortune 17 In ' my opinion, one of the most thought­ provoking articles of its kind ever to appear in the EVANGELICAL FRIEND is "The Practice of Christian Meditation: Journey Inward," written What's New! by Dorian Bales, a product of Northwest Yearly Potpourri: I am enthusiastic about Aldersgate/ Bulletin boards at Meeting but now pastor of the West Milton Friends Church in Ohio. Caldwell, Idaho/ Here's a good hint Page 18 In essence, Dorian's thesis is this: "In a world like ours, time to oneself is rare unless it is deliberately created and zealously guarded." Regular Features Dorian does more than elaborate on the prob­ lem; he suggests practical steps to take as we The Face of the World 4/ Friends Write 4/ News of Friends 12/ embark on the "journey inward." His article requires contemplation; the practice of the The Children's Page 19/ Friends Concerns 20/ Friends "journey" requires even more. -H.T.A. Gather 22/ Friends Record 25 I Over the Teacup 26 I Books 26

December, 1974 3 The Face of the World SOUTH AFRICAN BAPTISTS Friends Write UPHOLD CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION AS RIGHT FISH HoEK, SouTH AFRICA-The Baptist Union of South Africa has described con­ scientious objection as a "Christian right," while also defending the right of the state to call on its citizens for de­ fense. In a resolution adopted after a closed­ door discussion, the Baptist Union re­ jected the controversial statement of the South African Council of Churches that asked Christians to consider conscien­ tious objection as a means of opposing an unjust society. But the denomination called on the government to create conditions in South The EVANGELICAL FRIEND neither en­ Africa that would make all races pre­ Korea: a Christian nation? dorses nor necessarily approves subject pared and able to defend the country matter used in Face of the World, but should the need arise. -E.P. simply tries to publish material of general I have been wanting for some time to interest to Friends. -The Editors CHA SATELLITE PASTORAL express to you my very deep appreciation LEADERSHIP SEMINARS of the EvANGELICAL FRIEND. It is one of those magazines I pick up, intending to NEW SURVEY REVEALS INDIANAPOLIS-Beginning November 12, AMERICANS 'STILL ACHE merely scan its contents, but find myself 1974, at Binghamton, New York, The reading each article. The articles and TO BELIEVE' Christian Holiness Association is con­ DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA-Forty thousand news are extremely well written, timely, ducting a series of Satellite Pastoral and thought provoking. They provide me replies to a Psychology Today religion Leadership Seminars. These seminars are questionnaire reveal that Americans "still not only with insights into evangelical designed to assist pastors and church Quakerism, but with the religious world ache to believe . . . there is something leaders in the dynamics of leadership and beyond our personal and collective as a whole. Thank you so much for the time management. The one-day seminars EVANGELICAL FRIEND. reach." will be concluded with a holiness preach­ Editors were surprised both at the ing rally. The management seminars are There was one comment in the Sep­ number of responses and at the pervasive under the direction of CHA president, tember issue that prompted some con­ religious sentiment among readers of the Dr. B. Edgar Johnson. Thomas H. cern on my part. In "The Face of the secular journal. Hermiz, CHA executive director, is World" news section of the magazine, Analysis of the replies, however, indi­ bringing the message in the holiness there was a news release from Seoul, cates that "the content of faith" for rallies. Korea. Dr. Joon Gon Kim, the director many persons has shifted from formal The other seminars are as follows: De­ of Campus Crusades for Christ in Korea, religion to new expressions, such as per­ cember 6, 1974, at Messiah College; was quoted as stating that Korea is on sonal mystery. Traditional churches are February 11, 1975, at Atlanta, Georgia; its way to becoming a "Christian nation." viewed with growing "skepticism or dis­ February 27, 1975, at Portland, Oregon. This may very well be wishful thinking interest," according to the survey report All interested persons are welcome to at­ on the part of Christians, but I wonder in the November issue of the monthly tend the seminars in their area. -C.H.A. if it is, in the least, misleading and, at published here. -E.P. most, a dangerous misrepresentation of SMOKING AMONG TEENAGE the facts. Being a "Christian nation" GIRLS UP would imply that Christians are able to worship and serve freely and that Chris­ WASHINGTON, D.C.-The percentage of tian principles are widely accepted as girls who smoke has almost caught up valid expressions of the mores of the with the percentage of boys, says the society. My wife Carolyn and I visited in National Clearinghouse for Smoking Korea a year ago and discovered just the and Health following a survey of 2,553 opposite to be the case. There are indeed young people. a great number of committed Christians Of the boys aged 12 to 18, 15.8 per­ cent say they smoke regularly; 15.3 per­ in Korea. However, the Christians in Korea are not at all free to worship and cent of the girls testify of the same addic­ serve freely, nor are the Christian prin­ tion. -E.P. ciples the general rule in that country. NAE CONVENTION With the rise of the Park Chong Hi SET FOR APRIL 8-10 regime in 1961, the government of· South WHEATON, ILLINOIS-The 38th Annual Korea has engaged itself in a progres­ Convention of the National Association sively intensified program of suppression. of Evangelicals, set for Los Angeles, This has been aimed especially at the April 8-10, will draw top Christian lead­ church, student groups, and the intellec­ Jerry Sandoz, right, plays host to Ben Freimark in front of new seminary of ers from across the country. tuals of Korea. This suppression has been OMS International in Seoul, Korea, NAE's 1975 convention at the Inter­ carried out systematically and with deva­ during recent missions tour. Both men national Hotel will offer a wide variety of stating results. In October of 1971 a are from Newberg Friends in Oregon. (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 27)

4 Evangelical Friend Editorials revelation to Scripture; "your evangeli­ cals are not simply copying other evan­ gelicals, but here's an evangelical who's different because he's a Quaker ... com­ bining the power and zeal of evangelical­ ism with radical social witness ...." "Quakers have taught the world so much about reconciliation and loving your ene­ mies, it's wonderful to see you trying to do it with each other. And it is necessary Quaker conferees to witness to what you preach, to love your own enemies-other Quakers." If the purpose of the Indianapolis Con­ ference was to discover differences, it was quite successful! But it was an experience of learning to trust and to love each, see­ ing each other as individuals, not just our own preconceived caricatures. Quaker meetings are being replaced with 1892 a second conference was held in But the real problem in our local meet­ Quaker conferences. While the mini­ Indianapolis, a third in 1897. The better ings may be apathy and disinterest in conferences or small group retreats are known "Richmond Conference" of 1887 Quaker identity at all, rather than an­ gaining in popularity (and effectiveness), brought 93 delegates and 12 alternates. tagonism. Some are cynical about con­ the interyearly meeting gatherings are Reviewing these conferences held more ferences. Reference has been made to also proliferating. than 75 years ago, Arthur Roberts ob­ the "Jet-set Quakers" who travel from A Friends Pastors Conference is being serves, "The Quaker movement was go­ one gathering to another. Actually it proposed that will bring representatives ing forward. Organizational forms were may be easier to jet to Australia or Sig­ from every Quaker sector; a Western being developed. Missionary outreach tuna than it used to be to get to Yearly Hemisphere Friends Conference is on the channeled the energies of the church. Meeting. Fellowship is important; more drawing board for the summer of 1977; Five wars and 77 years later Friends are Friends should be involved, but we a "Youth Quake" conference is schedul­ considerably more shattered and sober­ should not default those who are just ed for the Christmas holidays in (where ed." because all of us can't make it to all else?) Southern California on the Azusa Reports from three attenders at the Quaker conferences. -J.L.W. Pacific College campus. The Evangelical Indianapolis Conference just held are Friends Alliance General Conference given on pages 6-8. (These were re­ cancelled last year is rescheduled for quested by Quaker Life and appear in late in July of 1975 on the George Fox their December issue and printed here College campus, Newberg, Oregon. This with their permission.) Have will be the second such meeting, the first In evaluating the conference, Dale held at Friends University campus in Brown, of the Church of the Brethren, a calm Wichita, Kansas, in 1970. invited as a "Listener," made the ob­ Following the "St. Louis Conference," servation, "[There are] two caricatures of which was a kind of spin-off of the Quakers: ( 1) the saintly plain people Christmas Congress on Evangelism when an ad hoc with broad-brimmed hats who moved Distractions and demands have a way of committee of Quakers invited Friends West and then, to be like everyone else, scattering us, so that it is not uncommon from every yearly meeting and organiza­ wanted pastors, but they had no schools to be doing one thing and thinking of tion to meet, there have been a series of for pastors so they sent their students to another. Christmas may be a time for Faith and Life Conferences held in vari­ the schools of other denominations, and concentration on one thing-the coming ous regional centers bringing together they came back not Quakers anymore; of calmness to our world, our very own Friends of different connections who had ( 2) the sophisticated intellectuals of private world. We are all tired of noise. not been accustomed to meeting together. American Friends Service Committee "The one journey that ultimately matters The latest of these conferences, ar­ circles, proud of their Quaker humility, is the journey into the place of stillness ranged by the Friends World Committee slow to make claims about Christ but deep within oneself. To reach that place for Consultation at the request of the making all sorts of claims about politics is to be home; to fail to reach it is to be attenders at the St. Louis Conference, and such things, incurably optimistic in forever restless. At the place of 'central was held in October in Indianapolis. the face of facts, naive, refusing to accept silence,' one's own life and spirit are More than 100 Quakers (108 registrants the doctrine for which there was the most united with the life and Spirit of God. plus observers) came from every yearly empirical evidence-that of sin." The soul is immersed in love. The divine meeting in the U.S., plus Canada, Alaska, He went on to say that the two papers birth happens." (Elizabeth O'Conner, in Guatemala, Jamaica, and Mexico. This given at the conference, one by John Search for Silence, Word Books, page is probably the largest and most repre­ McCandless of Philadelphia, the other 11) sentative conference of its type in the by Milo Ross of Oregon, "blasted both Perhaps we need at Christmastime a history of Friends, including St. Louis. caricatures . . . indicating there were divine rebirth. This year-not so much The purpose of the meeting was to dis­ few who fit the caricatures." He suggest­ celebration as "settling in"; caring for cuss Quaker views on Christ and author­ ed he saw "more defensiveness and dog­ others at Christmas comes really from ity. matism among the 'universal' Friends the calmness of our own spirit. -J.L. W. The 1887 Conference at Richmond, than the 'evangelicals."' He really liked Indiana, is remembered for the Declara­ the discovery of the differences he had tion of Faith that became a doctrinal found between Calvinist and early Quak­ basis of unity for many Friends. In er understanding of the relationship of

December, 1974 5 Friends in Session

BY WILLIAM WAGONER When you really listened with the "inner ear," particularly to another one who William Wagoner, pastor of the Dublin, came from a much different perspective, Indiana, Friends Meeting, is presently and when you began hearing something substituting for Harold Smuck, associate authentic come through, it made you general secretary in charge of Wider wonder what to do with your carefully Ministries for Friends United Meeting. constructed criteria on what is required for one to be a true Quaker! "We have candidly, courageously shared As one of the listeners said, points of different points of view. Few of us, if view were not necessarily changed, but a any, have changed. We are as far away "community" developed at Indianapolis, from understanding each other as we characterized by real spiritual com­ have ever been. But we have begun to munion. In fact, enough trust developed love and trust each other." to make this statement seem credible: These thoughts, shared by the confer­ "If you will admit to finding a few things ence listeners in their remarks during the in your seeking, I will share a few things closing sessions of the Indianapolis Faith about my doubting!" and Life Conference, sum up for this It's easy (and sometimes expected) for writer the one significant result of that us to be dogmatic in the protective sur­ gathering. The question is whether this roundings of our own kind. It's not so has taken us very far along the road easy when confronted with something toward finding a "normative Quaker authentic in "them." These conferences stance," or a "central steadying concep­ must go on. We must continue talking with one another and not just about one tion" for Quakerism, which is apparently John McCandless of Philadelphia another. For whether or not we ever an ultimate goal as described by Wilmer Yearly Meeting read one of two papers Cooper in the booklet, Quaker Under­ presented at Indianapolis. arrive at something "normative," we can standing of Christ and Authority (page at least remove closed stereotypes and let in the spirit of love and openness. 8). There were some divergent points of As commendable as that goal is, per­ view, but even some of the participants haps the patient, tedious road of trust commented with some surprise on their BY MIRIAM BRUSH must be traveled before we can arrive near unanimity (e.g., "a Kansas Friend at cognitive levels of understanding and agreeing with a Philadelphia Friend!"). Miriam Brush, former clerk of New unity. If so, there were some signs at It made one wonder whether this cozi­ York Yearly Meeting, is a professor of Indianapolis that progress was being ness was out of politeness, or out of home economics at Douglas College, made. One interesting sign was the proximate unity, or out of a combination Rutgers University, New Brunswick, general agreement over some major of both. Perhaps the latter comes the New Jersey. points between those giving the two pri­ closest, but that doesn't dilute the point mary addresses (on the "Quaker Under­ that there was an encouraging closeness In the recent Faith and Life Conference standing of Christ" by John McCandless among the speakers on the main subjects that focused on faith more than on life, and "Meaning of Authority" by Milo for discussion. the organizers were careful to provide for Ross) and those responding, all of whom Another sign that something was hap­ adequate representations of Friends of were from different spectrums of Quaker­ pening in a relational way could be dis­ all varieties in this country. In appoint­ ism. cerned in the small sharing groups. Care ments, yearly meetings named predomin­ was taken, in the planning, that these antly males (75%) and more than the One of the largest gatherings of Friends groups were made up of Friends from population percentage of pastors, yearly ever assembled for a study conference across the spectrum, and the amount of meeting superintendents, professors of took place at Indianapolis, Indiana, time they were alloted for their separate theology or philosophy, and representa­ on October 12 and 13. These three meetings allowed for adequate sharing tives of Quaker organizations. reports are shared with the EVANGELICAL and listening. And according to some The conference had two parts, one FRIEND through the courtesy of Quaker group reports, this in turn allowed for with papers read and followed by pre­ Life. experiences of worship in the Spirit. pared reactions. For those unfamiliar

6 Evangelical Friend with theological terms and history, this vide an opportunity for many, many was perhaps hard to understand and to Friends to work toward understanding as relate to one's own beliefs. However, we did at the conference. How much both the FWCC study booklet and the effort are we willing to expend to make papers served as a needed common base it possible for all Friends to have an ex­ for later discussion. The lack of a panding experience of the meaning and thoughtful, scholarly presentation by a nature of Quakerism in the lives of "Universal Quaker," on whose behalf Friends today? The answer to this ques­ Francis Hall wrote effectively, should be tion will determine the success of the remedied. Quaker Theological Discus­ Indianapolis conference. sion Group, take note. Discussion groups, carefully composed for diversity, made up the second part of BY NORVAL HADLEY the conference. Mine, at least, had ele­ ments of a worship-sharing group, with Norval Hadley, formerly an executive all those rewards. For most of us, leav­ with World Vision International, is now ing the conference, the members of our the general superintendent of Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends with offices discussion group were the people we had in Newberg, Oregon. come to know; we are now friends. The assignments of the conference The Indianapolis Faith and Life Confer­ were to consider the place of Christ and ence was clearly a meeting for the mixing the nature of authority in the Society of of minds, thoughts, and ideas among Friends. John McCandless said that we Friends from opposite poles of Quaker need a common understanding of Christ. Milo Ross of Northwest Yearly thinking and those from many stations in This we did not reach at the conference. Meeting read the second paper at between the two poles. In the study While Milo Ross said "The historical Faith and Life Conference. paper prepared in advance by Francis Christ is the universal Christ," Francis Hall, the two poles were defined as evan­ Hall said "Universal Quakers have faith own, even if the words used to describe gelical Quakers and universalist Quakers. in the Universal Saving Light," a power them differed. Face to face, we related The first accept Christ as Lord and the that others call that of God within each words to persons-other human beings Bible as authority, and the second do not. person. Some viewed Jesus as Christ, like ourselves. Evangelical Quakers tend to wonder how and others saw him as a Christ. Was the conference worth the thou­ much can really be accomplished in a Obedience to some is obedience to sands of dollars it cost? Yes, if there was meeting between people so different. My what is shown rather than to who shows real change in the attenders, not only the colleagues from Northwest Yearly Meet­ it. Milo Ross suggested a threefold basis "getting to know you" experience, but an ing, Milo Ross and Arthur Roberts, who for authority-resting in Christ, the increase in knowledge and understanding had attended several such meetings in the Scripture, and in human experience. In of another's point of view and basis of past, helped me in my pursuit of the the discussion groups such questions were faith. Yes, if the change is communi­ answer to that question by explaining considered as these: Is the Bible self­ cable, diffusible. that sharing in a conference like this has authenticated? Can liberals acknowledge What of the future? What can we do? to be two-way. We learn from other some authority to Scripture and help New York Yearly Meeting sent a repre­ Friends and they learn from us. We both evangelicals consider that all authority sentative to California Yearly Meeting in speak and listen. I learned a lot by may not be limited to Scripture? Is the 1974 and plans to do so again in 1975. listening, and I had ample opportunity to meeting organized authority? What is the We are inviting a member of California share concepts important to me, so I felt authority in our lives? Yearly Meeting to be with us throughout this conference was worthwhile. The outcome was not as Howard our Yearly Meeting sessions this year, Our differences hardly surfaced in the Alexander hoped (Quaker Life October and we hope to have another Young plenary sessions, but they became clear 1974), i.e., several steps forward, but at Friend visit our Yearly Meeting as did in the small group discussions. I feel least one step and perhaps one giant step, Marlene Ross of Iowa Yearly Meeting in this is one of the values of such a con­ as children say. We talked, saw in other 1974. What else can we do? We all need ference. We did not seek to hide our dif­ people's spiritual experiences some of our to further personal interaction and pro- ferences. I found very little with which I

December, 1974 7 "It made one wonder whether this coziness was out of politeness, or out of proximate unity, or out of a combination of both."

could not agree in the first paper on the "Quaker Understanding of Christ" by John McCandless. Along with Verlin BY DORLAN BALES Hinshaw, I was pleasantly surprised to find I could agree so thoroughly with a "LRD, teach us to pray." The apos­ Philadelphia Quaker. It was clear to me tles' yearning echoes in the hearts that John McCandless knows Christ. In of 20th-century disciples as welL the small group discussion of that mes­ Americans in the 1970s are worn out, sage, my group seemed to be feeling its exhausted, frazzled. And it is no wonder. way most of the morning. By afternoon We run quickly from one activity to the we got down to issues, and the sharing next to keep up with what is expected and learning process took on meaning. and demanded of us. Because of this Some nonevangelical Friends in my headlong rush we almost inevitably be­ group made me feel they were beginning come superficial in our thinking, having to understand better not only what I time only for objects, and for people and believe but why I believe as I do, and ideas that may be manipulated as objects that was encouraging to me. for our own advantage and pleasure. The second paper was presented by We are so busy that our selves have Milo Ross on the "Meaning of Author­ become detached from their sustaining ity." He presented a concept that he roots. This deadly detachment is seldom claimed to glean from both early and noticed, much less remedied, because more recent Quaker writings, that the careful self -examination is discouraged basis of our authority is the combination by a socioeconomic system built upon its of Christ, the Bible, and human experi­ members' desire for things. Its mouth­ ence. I don't know how Milo could have pieces-television, radio, newspapers, presented a concept that would have been salespeople, magazines, and billboards­ acceptable to more people in our confer­ A participant at the conference was vie for supremacy in their attempts to Hugo Cardova, presiding clerk of ence. I'm sure that I read into his mes­ batter their way past our defenses and Guatemala Yearly Meeting. sage interpretations that I believed right deliver their messages. and others read in entirely different in­ In a world like ours, time to oneself terpretations that they believed right; this conference was worthwhile. But I is rare unless it is deliberate! y created nevertheless his paper contributed much would like to suggest that the Faith and and zealously guarded. Why do we not to the feeling that a large number of Life Planning Committee, which was make the effort to create open, green Friends are not really very far apart. In continued by suggestion of the closing spaces within our personal metropolises? fact, our small group had such agreement session of the conference, plan two con­ It is more than simple lack of time. We on his paper that we had little to say ferences next time-one for those who are, in fact, so used to avoiding anything about it and got off on a very interesting accept the lordship of Christ and the deeper than the proper toothpaste to buy discussion on the authority of the meet­ authority of the Scriptures and another that even the prospect of solitude is ing of Friends and the lack of authority for those who don't. There is so much frightening. Far from attempting to slow of Friends leaders. to do, so much Friends working together our lives to a manageable rate of accel- As interesting and meaningful as the could accomplish, I think it would be discussions were, the summaries of the inadvisable to continue to meet time after Dorlan Bales is pastor of the West Milton group reports read back to the plenary time and never get beyond the questions Friends Church, West Milton, Ohio, session revealed that this body of Friends of whether or not Jesus is Lord and the of Indiana Yearly Meeting. He is a certainly could agree on very little and Bible is authority. Evangelical Friends graduate of George Fox College and could make almost no corporate deci­ have settled those questions long ago. I will complete his work at Earlham sions. The best the reporters could do suppose we feel a bit like the writer to School of Religion, Richmond, Indiana, was to quote what various Friends said this year. He and his wife Eunice spent the Hebrews who said, "Therefore let us two years in South Vietnam with the from their polarized viewpoints. leave the elementary doctrines of Christ World Relief Commission, relief arm Quaker Life asked for my evaluation and go on to maturity ." (Hebrews of the National Association of of the conference, and this is it: I felt 6:1 RSV) 0 Evangelicals.

8 Evangelical Friend The practice of Christian meditation: JOURNEY INWARD

eration, we promote and revel in the Questions like these provide a place to different parts of the face: eyes, mouth, hurry-up hustle of our day-to-day exist­ start, but they must be considered in ears, eyebrows. ence, because we can hide behind this such a way that they are allowed to get The final step in the preparation of whirl, which most deem virtuous. Our below our intellectual veneer to a deeper the body is breathing in a special way seemingly legitimate preoccupations en­ level of which we are not normally that promotes relaxation. Breathe deeply able us to hide from a shadowy inner self aware. and slowly, filling the lower body as good we know only in part. The Christian masters of the interior singers do. Breathe rhythmically, count­ But in spite of the fear and resistance life have found that regular prayer and ing silently as the breath is drawn in, to knowing ourselves, there is at the meditation enable one to explore one's then exhaled completely. The combina­ same time a mysterious sense of empti­ innermost self, to untangle the knots and tion of regular time, quiet place, good ness and dissatisfaction that draws people coiled springs within. posture, complete relaxation, and deep, inward and calls them to search for what Most of our thinking is directed toward rhythmic breathing does much to dimin­ is most true and real about themselves, solving problems, getting things done. ish outward distractions. their world, and God. When the need for One may occasionally watch a sunset or Much harder to tame are those dis­ self-discovery and meaning becomes con­ a flowing brook, simply taking it in and tractions that come from within. Medita­ scious and insistent, the way is opened enjoying the beauty. But meditation is tive prayer must begin with an inner col­ for the practice of the spiritual dis­ different from either problem-solving or lectedness that is seldom easily attained. ciplines, prayer and meditation, and the contemplation. Meditation requires the How little of it we have is painfully clear beginning of an inner pilgrimage from cultivation of an ability that in most of as soon as we make the first attempt. emptiness and dryness to illumination us is underdeveloped: the power to be Much like trying to get to sleep at night, and self-realization. quiet, to empty the mind slowly of its the harder we try, the more restless we The decision to embark upon the in­ agitation and clutter. The ability to medi­ get. For most people this waiting in ward journey with all its uncertainties is tate is both a God-given gift and an art collected silence is difficult, and for that a commitment to change. Those who that, like other artistic capacities, may reason only those who are not satisfied have journeyed this way before us often be improved by disciplined, regular prac­ with outward observances or theological describe the change as a giving up of the tice. system-building practice it. Robert Bar­ old self-centered personality in order that It is important to eliminate, as far as clay wrote, "Nothing could be more un­ a truer, more fundamental self may be possible, outward interruptions and dis­ like the natural will and wisdom of discovered. The New Testament calls tractions during meditation. A regular human beings than this silent waiting this true self, the self as God created and time, usually in the morning, and a quiet upon God." (Freiday, Barclay's Apology intended it, the kingdom of God. Jesus place, away from telephones and family in Modern English, p. 249) told two parables about this inward king­ and visitors, are important. Since few We bring our disorganized and heated dom, comparing it to an expensive pearl have an ideal place to meditate, it is thoughts and emotions to meditation, and to a treasure hidden in a field for usually necessary to learn the art of tun­ where they are transformed by God's which a man will gladly sell everything ing out noises that clamor for attention. Spirit. Feelings of anger, fear, and self­ he has, if only he may obtain it (Matthew Our physical position and condition is ishness are not to be suppressed, but 13:44-46). another common source of outward dis­ rather ventilated, held up to the light, Nothing precious is easy to obtain, and traction. The body, mind, and spirit are allowed to "simmer" in the quiet, until the kingdom of God is no exception. interdependent, and one approaches God they are gradually transformed into feel­ The journey requires painful self-exami­ with one's whole being. Try sitting on a ings of love, faith, repentance, and peace. nation. One must ask hard questions of straight chair with feet on floor, hands on Meditation calls for discipline and a oneself. "Am I guilty of a wrong kind knees, and back straight so that the ruthless cutting away of other loyalties of self-love?" "Are my appetites in spine comfortably supports itself. Then that interfere. But at the same time it is charge of me, or am I in charge of become aware of and consciously relax not really something one "does." Rather them?" "What do I think about when my each part of your body in turn, begin­ it is as if we were sailboats waiting ex- mind is not busy, when it wanders?" ning with the toes and ending with the (Continued on page 12)

December, 1974 9 MOMENT OF JOY ' !"' ~ BY MARJORIE CRISMAN \~ )·-"'\\\"~i~ I wait for it each Christmas. Awareness figures carved from olive wood and pur- Let's be sure our children have some of its coming adds buoyancy to all the chased in the Holy Land is the focal "We always ..." experiences to share. holiday preparations-and it always point of our home decorating. In some Family-centered activities such as cookie comes, often when least expected. Sud­ homes it is an advent wreath, made as a baking, candle molding, the making of denly a tingling sensation travels up my family project, with a new candle added tree ornaments, all serve a double pur­ spine and tears stand in my eyes. My each week, or on each of the seven days pose: togetherness and thinking of whole being wants to kneel in adoration. before Christmas. others-those who will receive the home- The glory, the splendor of the Son of At the dinner table each evening Dad made treasures. God leaves me breathless, and close on reads from a book of Christmas stories. Decorating the house affords opportu­ that follows awe-wonder at the unique Christmas cards form a large part of the nity for each family member to offer crea­ plan God our Father chose to send His time and interest during December. tive ideas and assist in making and plac­ priceless gift to planet Earth. Though Mother is usually chief corres- ing arrangements. Adding one new dec­ Have you too experienced this moment pondent, children enjoy addressing en- oration each year can become a tradition, of joy? It is the high point of the Christ­ velopes and adding stamps and seals. A as well as hauling out of storage the old mas season, when all comes into clear table in front of the fireplace makes a favorites. "Bringing home the tree" is focus. It scarcely ever arrives on Decem­ cheerful setting for this task. Stacks of cause for a family excursion, whether to ber 25-usually on some prenativity day greetings arriving in each day's mail are the fragrant woods to cut a living ever­ in the midst of the hustle and bustle. ample reward for hours spent in the green or to the supermarket lot to pur­ Careful planning can provide atmos­ "sending" process. One mother saves chase one exactly the right size and phere for a "moment of joy" to occur in letters enclosed in the cards; these are shape. the lives of those close to us. First there read at the dinner table during the en- Gifts are inherent in the celebration of is music-beautiful, joyful, tender-based suing days of winter and spring. Each Christmas. Remembering what God gave, on the lovely story of a young mother, evening a family member selects one we too are impelled to share. The gift shining angels, a helpless baby: the Son from a basketful. giving, however, has so enveloped our of God. Surrounding ourselves with it is Family open house, Christmas Eve society that lists, shopping, what-for­ easy this time of year: albums on the candlelight service at church, a caroling whom-and-how-much questions consume home stereo, rehearsals at church and party-any of these can become a favor- our thoughts, causing happiness to give school, a polished rendition of Handel's ite tradition. "Tra-di-tion!" shouts Tevya, way to weariness. Even Christians, re­ mighty Messiah, or his familiar Joy to the the lovable father in Fiddler on the Roof. pulsed or trapped by Madison Avenue's World caroled by the treble voices of Though we may question his clinging to tantalizing appeals, have said, "Let's cut children, even the department store traditions no longer meaningful, we it all out; it's too commercial," or "I public address systems' unabashed broad­ should acknowledge the true value of re- can't afford it; I always overspend." casting of the good news of the Savior. peating practices that have become dear Handel H. Brown in his beautiful Was there ever a story like it? Un­ to a family. Adults remember with nos- book, Keeping the Spirit of Christmas, forgettable-the glow and wonder in the talgia Christmases "back when" gifts says: eyes of a child hearing it for the very were few and usually handmade, tree "The message of what man has to sell first time. The familiarity that comes ornaments were crafted from "things on takes precedence over the proclamation with each year's retelling only makes it hand." Dinner was the highlight of the of what God has to give." more beloved. Do you have ways of day, with a significant menu. Going "Very few people live at the present. making it real in your family? This year's "home" for Christmas was important no They are 'getting' for the future. Today innovative idea may two years from less then than it is today. Memories of is not theirs. They are looking forward now have become tradition. A set of the things "we always did" are precious. to an indefinite tomorrow; then ...

10 Evangelical Friend Harold C. Cope

Harold C. Cope is president of Friends University, Wichita, Kansas. This article is a Marjorie Crisman, homemaker and portion of his address pastor's wife from Medford, Oregon, given October 19 at the recalls some traditions of Christmas inauguration of Franklin and urges us to allow time for that Wallin, new president "moment of joy" before the momentum Quaker of Earlham College, of opening gifts reaches a crescendo! Richmond, Indiana. they will live. Their whole conception of higher life is tied up with things. They know the price of everything and the value of nothing. . . . Ours is a frustrated age, not because people can't get what they education want, but because what they want is not worth having." We can keep it simple. Laughter, love, sharing-these are remembered long after expensive gifts have been laid on shelves or cast away. The climactic moment may be experi­ enced on any of the days of preparation, through familiar words of Scripture, a choir, orchestra or soloist, the response What is distinctive about Quaker Higher way, and in a sense it is so intangible of a child, a bit of inspirational poetry or Education? David Edwards said in 1928, that it is hard to describe. I believe it prose. It may come on the great day it­ "It is an open forum where one who was graphically illustrated by the greatest self. Allow time for it, before the mo­ thinks may do so fearlessly and may ex­ teacher of all. Jesus of Nazareth taught mentum of opening gifts reaches a cres­ press his thoughts (within the limits of 12 young men by word and example. His cendo. One large family always has a good judgment and common sense) with­ brief three years of daily contact with "program" using recitations, songs, or out embarrassment." Tom Jones express­ them influenced them as no other men instrumental numbers learned by the ed an aspect of it when he hired me and have felt the impact of another man. children for school or church. Young said, "I want to have people working He taught values and bade his followers and old voices join in a choral recitation with me who can tell me how it can be to go and do likewise. The concepts of Luke 2:7-16 as our family gathers for done, not how it can't." Landrum Bolling these men carried to other men of their opening of gifts. Another group acts out said in his inaugural address, "Students world resulted in a transformed civiliza­ the scenes of the journey of Mary and must be helped to discover that it is only tion. They taught complete integrity as Joseph, the crowded inn, the birth in the by coming to know the truth that men a way of life-a faith in God the Father. stable, shepherds, wise men as a produc­ can be made free." Then along came George Fox who tion on Christmas morning. The audi­ In the August issue of Science Maga­ said, "Let all the nations hear the sound ence? The entire clan gathered to open zine, Kenneth R. Hardy wrote an article by word and writing, spare no place, gifts and feast together. With or without entitled "Social Origins of American spare no tongue nor pen, but be obedient costumes this can be impressive. Scientists and Scholars." In this lengthy to the Lord God; go through the world After the supreme "moment of joy" article he points out the fact that scholar­ and be valiant for the truth upon earth when the shepherds were dazzled by the ly doctorates come disproportionately . . . Be patterns, be examples in all brightness of angels giving a fantastic from religious groups having certain be­ countries, places, islands, nations, where­ message, they hurried to Bethlehem. It liefs and values. After giving several ever you come, that your carriage and was true! Now they knew what Em­ tables of statistics and rankings he goes life may preach among all sorts of people manuel meant. Then, the account goes on to say this about the Quakers, "By far and to them: Then you will come to walk on, "the shepherds returned." Where? the most productive of the denomina­ cheerfully over the world, answering that Back to the lonely job. How? Let down tional schools are those sponsored by the of God in everyone." and dejected now that the brief interlude Society of Friends. While some of the Perhaps one of the great strengths of was ended? No: "The shepherds return­ productivity of these schools may be at­ Quakerism is our diversity. Though we ed, glorifying and praising God for all tributed to their selecting students with may be diverse, we are willing to discuss the things that they had heard and seen." high academic aptitude, and while only a openly and honestly our differences. The Never would they be the same again. minority of the student body are Quaker, consensus method of reaching a decision They told everyone-and the excitement these schools are so superior in produc­ can be, oh, so agonizing at times, but in was contagious: "all they that heard it tivity, not only among the denomina­ the end the decision reached is almost wondered." We can carry the inward joy tional schools, but also among all the always a better one. on into the uncertainties of the New schools in the entire sample, that it seems Year. highly probable that a specific Quaker In most of the Disciplines of our vari­ For those who know and love You at influence is at work. These schools are ous yearly meetings, there is a list of this Christmas time I pray, "Lord, let very high in all fields of specialization queries. Unfortunately the practice of them be overwhelmed by the freshness, except education, where they are only reading these regularly has been discon­ the beauty of Your gift, Your expression average." tinued in most of our monthly and yearly of love. Surprise them with a moment of What is this Quaker influence at work? meetings. While many would feel that joy!" D Each of us would describe it in a different perhaps this is an outmoded custom, I

December, 1974 11 for one feel that they do serve a useful purpose. They are of value in appraising JOURNEY INWARD Continued the State of Society and helping each member to determine, through self­ tion of group meditation. Friends have examination, whether he is living a con­ pectantly for a breeze to move us. Or as witnessed that as individuals gathered for sistent Christian life. If it doesn't seem if we had been dusty mirrors, but medi­ worship retire inwardly and meditate, the too presumptuous on my part, I would tation cleaned them. Or as if we had one Spirit prevails and, in Barclay's like to suggest some queries for those of been rusty weathervanes, oiled in medita­ tion so that they can turn easily in the words, "it becomes like a flood of re­ us working as staff in our Quaker col­ winds of grace (Francis Hole, Roots and freshment and extends over the whole leges. By staff I include faculty, adminis­ 17). meeting." (Apology, p. 250) tration, and the nonacademic employees. Fruits of Meditation, p. What ought to be the object of one's I have experienced the helpful sense of 1. Do you practice openness, honesty, disciplined meditation? Some teachers togetherness and gatheredness possible in and selflessness? Are you willing to con­ advise the seeker to make nothingness a group, an added dimension not exper­ sider what is right for the whole com­ the object. Simply clear away all the ienced by the solitary meditator. "'As munity and not just one segment or dis­ mind's obstacles in order to allow God, iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens his cipline of the institution? the ground and deepest principle of our fellow man,' (Proverbs 27: 17). The mere 2. Do you treat each person in the being, to reveal Himself. Other meditators sight of each other's faces when two community with a caring concern, recog­ find it helpful to concentrate on a single persons are gathered inwardly into the nizing that his or her desires, hopes, am­ symbolic object, like a cross or a flower life gives occasion for that life to rise bitions, while different from those of or a flame, or upon a single meaningful secretly and pass from vessel to vessel." others, are real to him or her? word, like love, or sin, or God, letting (Apology, p. 280) Thus Robert Barclay 3. Do you continue to strive for ex­ the object or word bring deep and for­ described the feeling of corporate cellence in everything you do? Are you gotten associations and meanings to the strength and encouragement he experi­ willing not to accept mediocrity in re­ conscious mind. Some profit from cen­ enced in 17th-century Quaker worship. sponse to pressure of time or frustration? tering on a passage of Scripture that may Unfortunately, the practice of group 4. Do you strive for some great unify­ be entered creatively. Others meditate on meditation is dying out or has long since ing sense of purpose, something greater a question, a poem, a song, a memory, a been abandoned in many Friends as­ than yourself toward which you can be person, a dream, or a feeling. Devotional semblies and needs to be stirred up and intensely loyal; do you have great ideals writers such as Thomas a Kempis, Broth­ reemphasized. that motivate all you do, toward which er Lawrence, Thomas Kelly, Evelyn "Where shall the world be found, where you can work with zeal, power, and en­ Underhill, and Elizabeth O'Connor can will the word Resound? Not here, there thusiasm? provide helpful suggestions and guided is not enough silence." 5. Do you strive for the constant reali­ meditations. -T. S. Eliot, "Ash Wednesday" zation of God's presence in your life? We must grapple with prayer as Jacob Are you sensitive and obedient to the Though the practice of prayer and wrestled with the angel. Into the dark­ leading of the Holy Spirit? meditation is fundamentally an individual discipline, some religious groups, notably ness we must whisper our prayer, "Lord, Now some suggested queries for the the Society of Friends, have a long tradi- teach us how to pray." 0 college itself. 1. Do we continue to employ reli­ giously committed faculty and staff who, by their own philosophy of living, will set Continued the desired kind of example for others to Face of the world follow? practical input from nationally-known FRIEND-IN-WASHINGTON ON 2. Do we work toward complete and authorities. Some 50 workshop sessions NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS open communication with all members of are planned for laypersons, pastors, and BEGINS IN JANUARY 1975 the community? Are we continuing to church leaders on such areas as missions, strive toward breaking down all barriers stewardship, social concerns, evangelism, WASHINGTON, D.C.-A special Friend-in­ between the various constituencies that church growth, Christian education, Washington on Native American affairs is make up our community? broadcasting, and world relief. Also needed to lobby on Capitol Hill begin­ 3. Does the college recognize that the scheduled are musical presentations, ning in January. The program's goal is decision-making process should give all Bible teaching, business, fellowship, and to establish an effective voice in Wash­ participants the right to be informed extensive exhibits. ington, focusing on current Indian legisla­ about matters that concern them and the Meeting concurrently with the conven­ tion. The Friends Committee on National opportunity to give suggestions and to be tion will be NAE's affiliated organiza­ Legislation is looking for a person cap­ heard? Do we strive toward the ultimate tions. -N.A.E. able of implementing this program who goal of consensus in all decision making? has a wide knowledge of, and a varied 4. Do we continue to review the goals work experience in, the Native American and testimonies of our college, and do we News of Friends community and who can interpret both work toward ways to express adequately FCNL TO HOLD ANNUAL historic and contemporary Quaker con­ our testimonies and beliefs? MEETING JANUARY 23-26 cerns in this area to Congress. 5. Does the college provide an open WASHINGTON-The Annual Meeting of Funding has been raised for this one­ atmosphere that allows for change? Do the Friends Committee on N a tiona! year program, initiated by Nebraska we recognize the importance of change Legislation will be held at the National Yearly Meeting Friends. Persons inter­ for the benefit of the whole community 4-H Center in Washington, D.C., from ested as this special Friend-in-Washing­ and not change for the sake of change? January 23 through January 26. For ton are asked to contact Nick Block at Quaker education has had a very im­ further information, write to the FCNL, the FCNL, 245- 2nd St., N.E., Washing­ portant role in the lives of thousands of 245 2nd St., N.E., Washington, D.C. ton, D.C. 20002; Phone (202) 547-4343. people. We have a lot to live up to. 0 20002. -F.C.N.L.

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A LOST BY LYNN BAKER Lynn and Betty Baker are in their first I first met Anthony Sye when he came at the English Club meetings. One night term as missionaries to Taiwan under to my home with Andy Chen and Robert he walked home with me after the meet­ Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Chen, whom I had met previously, to ing and I invited him in for a visit. Dur­ Region. In the fall of I973 members of make arrangements for the meeting of ing the conversation Anthony expressed the English Club at China Medical the English Club at the China Medical a desire to study Scripture as part of the College in Taichung invited Lynn to College. During their visit Andy and English Club meetings. He thought this become their teacher. In the May I974 Robert testified that they were Christians, would help the students to have a better EVANGELICAL FRIEND he told the story of this club, introducing several of but when I asked Anthony if he was, he understanding of Western thought. This its members including Anthony Sye. replied, "No, not yet." It was through was the first indication I had that An­ In this article he tells of Anthony's Andy that I was invited to be the English­ thony might be interested in Christianity. conversion, the seed for which was speaking sponsor for the club. Anthony We were nearing the Christmas season planted at the club's Christmas meeting was chosen by his classmates to be the and I, in fact, was planning to read the last year. Lynn Baker has said his president of the club this year. His Christmas story from the Bible at the "presence on the mission field is in ability to comprehend and use English next meeting. I shared with him my plan response to Christ's command to is evident by the fact that he won third and showed him the woodcarved nativity shepherd and feed His sheep." Anthony place in an English debate contest held scene we had purchased. Then I showed Sye's conversion confirms Lynn's call last summer. Anthony is a splendid and effectiveness. him the woodcarving of Christ, the Good example of the progressive college youth Shepherd, and told him the story of the of Taiwan. Being the son of a Hakka Good Shepherd. Anthony showed in­ farmer of the lower economic class, he terest in knowing more about Christ, so must be an industrious and conscientious I gave him a Gospel of John written in student to be able to afford an education English and Chinese, and I invited him and to maintain passing grades. to take it with him to read. I was able to Anthony became a close friend as I give him the gospel message that night, saw him weekly during the fall semester and before he left, he said that I had

It was intriguing . . . a book I could not lay aside. I could have been reading about people from any continent . . . Africa, Asia, North or South America. THEY KNOW People are people the world around. My reading was interrupted by loud THE FACTS • booms! A dog howled ... more blasts . As I glanced from the window a shower of colorful fireworks lit the sky and fell BUT WHAT into nothing. Thousands of tiny sparkles made intricate patterns of brilliant colors against the night sky. Church bells tolled. IS HE TO THEM? Then came the faint music of the Mexi­ can birthday song, Las Mafianitas. To­ BY TINA KNIGHT day? It must be the birthday for the patron saint for the village across the valley. I remembered my book. Where was I? Oh, yes . . . "They know the facts but what is He to them?" My mind wandered ... the facts ... what facts? A God in heaven ... Jesus' birth in a stable . . . His death on a cross . . . His resurrection. Who are "they"? They could be Tina Knight, EFA missionary Asians, Latins, Americans, the Mexicans in Mexico, reflects on with whom we work or my neighbor next everyday life in that country door. and by implication raises the ultimate question: What Again I thought of the fiesta taking happens when our culture is place in a church courtyard. This was guided by the traditions that a form of worship . . . worship of a have come to be 'holidays,' saint . . . a saint by authority of the instead of the Person whose church. Bright lights frame a large statue birth we commemorate? of the saint. Candles . . . many candles

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given him the best understanding of and a member of the English Club, had Christianity that he had ever had. That a party at his home for some of the mem­ night I prayed that Anthony would soon bers and myself during the Chinese New become a believer in Christ, and I claim­ Year's vacation. After we finished eating ed him for the Lord. I had opportunity to share my testimony Anthony began to read the Gospel, with the students. When I had finished and he asked Lois Langley, another speaking, Anthony spoke to them in teacher helping me with the English Club, Chinese. I learned later that he had some questions he had about things he given his testimony. He said that he had been reading in John. At the Christ­ became a Christian because he knew that mas party I had in our home for the stu­ he was lacking something in his life and dents he heard about Christ, the Light of he had discovered that Christ was who the world. Contacts with Anthony were was lacking. He has finished reading the few during the vacation periods of Gospel of John, and he is now actively Christmas and New Year, so I didn't participating in a Bible study held in my know how far Anthony had come toward home. He is showing real growth in wanting to be a Christian. Christ. Some members of Lynn Baker's English At the end of the semester in January, Anthony's conversion has brought Club in Taichung, Taiwan, include Anthony came to visit me. Again the great joy to my heart. I have seen the (left to right) Timothy Wang, Roger reason was business for the English Club, power of God bring this lost sheep into Cheng, and Anthony Sye who is the but before he left he said that he had de­ His fold. I have witnessed the power of subject of this article. cided to become a Christian. I led him prayer and I have experienced the bless­ in prayer as he confessed his need for ing of the Lord as I obeyed the Holy Christ and accepted Jesus as his Savior. Spirit and witnessed for Christ when He Roger Cheng, Anthony's roommate gave me opportunities. D

burn in front of the statue. Throngs come dogs, and vegetable carts on wheels, we wrong. We don't want to do wrong so and go, paying homage and enjoying the must also duck under bright pink tarps or we do not obey the law. Taxes are high festive occasion, leaving a peso or two get hit in the face with poles or rope! . . . that's wrong . . . so we falsify our and then spending another on a toasted Tables are piled with papaya, melon, tax forms. If the government sets the ear of corn from a charcoal brazier or a mangos, pineapple, and citrus fruit. In price of green beans, we'll give a false cheese or bean taco from one of the the midst of these we love, we also find weight." many food stands. For some, the excit­ guayava, cactus fruit, a bitter wild cherry, I remembered the book. To millions ing atmosphere is satisfying . . . for and many more. Other tables have it reads, "I know the facts but what is others, an unsteady step or unexpected elaborate displays of tomatoes, ground He to me? Yes, I know the basics ... brawl. It's the end of a grand celebration cherries, spiny chayote, nopales (tender the church has been here over 400 years. for a favorite patron saint. cactus leaves), garlic, and other vege­ But I have ignored the facts. I have Do they know the "facts" . . . the tables with which we are familiar. Mexi­ ignored God. He is a god on a shelf, a truth of my God, my Savior? If so, then co is a paradise for vegetable and fruit mystical being. He is not interested in why all the "to do" about this saint? lovers. my need nor my good times. He is not a We drove down the street ... a main We fill our hemp bag but not without part of my daily life in the market, nor street but with more than its share of paying the price, and a part of that price does He care about rotten tomatoes or chuckholes . . . one with people lining cannot be paid in pesos. It takes patience the faulty weight of green beans. He is a each side, waiting for busses . . . people to bargain. It takes patience and self­ god in his heaven and doesn't touch me. hawking their wares while sitting by bits control to take the rotten tomato tucked He does not fill the emptiness in the of this and that spread out in front of in among the good ones. It takes pa­ heart because I do not know where to them . . . a street where the pedestrian tience, self-control, and grace to watch find Him. Frankly, I am seldom con­ takes the right of way but has no security the man weigh green beans ... carefully scious of an emptiness . . . I seldom . . . a principal street in Tlanepantla. taking off beans one by one to his exact feel any need for God and His help. Per­ We turned off at a questionable corner weight and then we arrive home without haps I remember to burn a candle and and wound our way through traffic, dodg­ a full weight. say a prayer when I am sick or out of ing more people, and finally arriving at a We wind our way out of the tianguis work, but for the most part I take care colorful array of hot-pink tarps lining the feeling we've "had it"! Why do we feel of my own needs and let God do as He street. This is the tianguis . . . an out­ so down? Why do we have to watch so pleases. A peso or two for my patron door market that sells once a week on carefully that we don't "get taken" in a saint or for the virgin satisfies my needs. this street. deal? Why are we suspicious of every Yes, I know the facts . . . God made Where do we begin? We wander purchase? the earth . . . Jesus was born a babe through the clothes section, past some Believers tell us, but we do not want to and was laid in a manger ... He was flower stalls, and finally arrive at the believe them. They say one cannot be crucified on a cross . . . and rose again vegetable vendors. We are tall. The a Christian and be honest. One theory from the grave. tarps are low. So while dodging people, is that "the laws of the country are "What is He to me? Nothing!!" D

December, 1974 15 Missionary Voice

The fire that does not die

BY ANNA NIXON One cool November night at Union Biblical Seminary, students stacked logs high on the playing field. About 8:30 p.m. everyone on the campus took places in a circle under the star-studded sky. Then like Olympic runners, four men carrying blazing torches ran from the far ends of the campus from north, south, east, and west. For the next two hours testimonies interspersed with songs by the touring choir and others rang through the campus. Students shared what took place in 19 different areas of India during the practical work assign­ ments of October. The campfire light died at midnight, but many fires had been left burning over India and Asia through the evangelistic zeal and dedication of students from Union Biblical Seminary. "I have seen students come to Union Biblical Seminary from all 20 States and Union Territories of India and from 20 foreign countries. Through the years over 50 denominational groups have been represented in the student body," said Dr. I. Ben Wati, chairman of the UBS Pictured above are the 1974 graduates of Union Biblical Seminary Board of Governors. standing in front of the main building in Yeotmal, India, Union Biblical Seminary was born out ready to join other "torchbearers" of the school. Upper right of revival in 1935 when God spoke to is UBS faculty member, Joshua Isteuda and wife Esther from 10 young men and called them to pre­ Japan. Pictured at right is the seminary's principal, Dr. Saphir pare for His ministry. They wanted to Athyal and family. "light the flame" of revival in the hearts of people as God has lighted it for them. Since its founding the UBS has kept the has increased at the rate of 15 percent cause we have a bibliocentric approach. fire of witness burning. Continual ex­ per year. More than half of the applica­ We are trying to follow God in what He pansion and growth has marked its first tions coming in now have to be refused is doing today." 20 years. Need for adequate building because there is no room. Plans are now And this is exactly why the present has led to the completion of the chapel; under study to expand even further. They principal, Dr. Saphir Athyal, faced with the large administration-library-classroom call for a move to N agpur should enough the challenge of today, has raised this complex, which houses a library of some land become available there. question: "Are we to cut back at a time 22,000 volumes; two wings of the men's Founder Dr. Frank Kline upon revisit­ when the future has never been brighter dormitory; the ladies dormitory; student ing the campus said, "The only value in in terms of student enrollment and in­ and faculty housing. The student body looking back is to point out only what terest of the Church in India? Or shall response we had then to what God was we 'lengthen our cords and strengthen trying to do then. God is doing some­ our stakes' and trust God together to Anna Nixon has served on the mission thing in the world today to which we field under Eastern Region Friends for provide for His work?" many years. She is presently a teacher at have responsibility to respond. . . . The Centuries ago as pilgrims found their Union Biblical Seminary at Yeotmal, basis of an ongoing work at UBS is not way to America, a man on a little ship India. these buildings or this location. It is named the Woodhouse with 11 Christians people who will use their intellect under aboard pulled into a lonely port on the God. The only reason U BS is alive is be- south coast of England. There they wit-

16 Evangelical Friend Missionary Voice

Miss Nettie's fortune

BY ELIZABETH B. REICH Miss Nettie Dewey Wright was born No­ nurse, and it was from her meager earn­ vember 20, 1897, in Haw River, Ala­ ings and her frugal living that she was mance County, North Carolina. She had able to put away the money that our one sister, and after her death she helped Missionary Board is able to use today in to rear several nieces and nephews. Al­ an endowment fund for Yeotmal Semi­ though it seems that I had always known nary in India that the youth of Asia "Miss Nettie," as she was called, I must might train to be ministers of the Gospel have been in my midteens when I first of our Lord Jesus Christ. became acquainted with her. My father I quote from the executrix of Miss was pastor in Piedmont District, and she Nettie's estate, who became well ac­ was an active member in the very small quainted with her when she lived in her church here in Saxapahaw, North Caro­ home for a year as practical nurse for a lina. Although our church is still small, bed patient: "I used to fuss at Miss it has grown compared to what it was Nettie because she refused to use her then. money on the smallest luxuries that I Since coming here with my husband as thought would enhance her living. As pastors in 1959, I learned more about befits the attitude of the Society of

"'I used to fuss at Miss Nettie because she refused to use her money on the smallest luxuries.' ... It seemed impossible to believe what we heard ... when her will was read."

her and the church. Many times she and Friends, she lived simply, sincerely, and her mother would meet with a few benevolently toward her church and nessed for Christ. In a log book, Robert people on Sunday afternoon, but first she friends." Fowler wrote about their visit there, "We would have to build a fire in the little A few years ago she called to talk, as gathered sticks, and kindled a fire and coal stove that heated the building and she did occasionally, but this time she left it burning." (A People Called Quak­ then clean it up a bit. She loved the wanted to find out just how to make her ers, D. Elton Trueblood) Lord and her church, and even though will so that the Missionary Board would That cool November night on the UBS circumstances led her to change her receive a little money at her death. I playing field the benediction was said in membership to a church within walking well remember thinking she surely would the dim light of the dying campfire's distance of her home, she was always a be fortunate to have even a couple hun­ glowing red hot embers. The people "Friend." She was able to visit occa­ dred dollars left! When we were called departed but not as they came. They sionally, and when she attended our a few weeks after her death about a year turned home with a new awareness of Homecomings, she always brought a ago, it seemed almost impossible to be­ the kindled fires left burning to the beautiful flower arrangement from her lieve what we heard-her entire estate of North, South, East, and West-in vil­ own flower garden. A stranger passing $20,000 would go to the board after ex­ lages and towns of India, Asia, and the by her very humble little house would penses were paid! The board received world, as UBS "Olympic runners" of the never have known that such a great per­ $17,522.98. Truly she provided for her­ Gospel-its students and alumni of the son lived there! self a treasure in the heavens that faileth past 20 years-had faithfully shared the During her last 20 years she worked not, where no thief approacheth, neither fire that does not die. D tirelessly caring for the sick as a practical moth corrupteth (Luke 12:33). D

December, 1974 17 learning process, and to foster discovery board pictures of couples who had been that tends to increase retention and married in the church during the 25 years transfer of learning. of its existence. Pictures of all their pas­ ( 5) Objectives for the lessons are tors were also featured at another time. stated clearly so that achievement can Eilene Fodge, a Caldwell member, be recognized by the learner and mea­ says, "Everyone is most interested in the sured by the teacher. board . . . trying to see if they can ( 6) Friends are involved in the prep­ recognize all the pictures." aration of the materials and are sympa­ thetic to suggestions from our teachers and administrators in the Sunday school. In fact, our contributors seek suggestions for improvement as they become in­ volved in district and local workshops with the Friends who do the teaching. I'm enthusiastic about Aldersgate be­ cause the involvement of evangelical Friends in its preparation, each decision made in its production, and each church school choosing it for adoption are answers to prayer, and I'm one who be­ lieves in giving God praise for what He Samples of is doing for us and in using the resources bulletin boards at He has made available to us. I believe Caldwell, Idaho, that the Aldersgate Graded Curriculum Friends Church. has the direction and blessing of God. Why wouldn't I be enthusiastic?

'I am enthusiastic about Aldersgate' Here's a Eastern Region Friends have been asking why I am enthusiastic about the Alders­ Charles E. Guscott good hint gate Graded Curriculum. I had not tried to delineate the reasons before but de­ When your Sunday school has a special cided to examine some concrete reasons event worth noting, when there is an for my enthusiasm. especially good bulletin board on display, ( 1) The content is biblically and doc­ when a class participates in a creative trinally sound and consistent with Friends Bulletin boards learning activity ... TAKE A PIC­ experiences and beliefs. TURE. Good, clear pictures of interest­ (2) The content is adjusted to the at ing Christian education events can often learning mode and potential of each be used on this page. Send the pictures, group. Stated in another way, each mem­ Caldwell, Idaho along with a description, to George Fox ber of the family can gain something he Press, P.O. Box 44, Newberg, Oregon can understand and can apply in his daily Friends in Caldwell, Idaho, have re­ 97132. life. cently been enjoying creatively decorated (3) Visual aids are provided or sug­ bulletin boards. gested to clarify ideas presented. The At one time the board especially de­ size and kind of aid are correlated with picted their bus ministry. Pictures of PHASE II most of the children riding their bus each the developmental level of the learners. SuNDAY ScHoOL­ Sunday were added to the bulletin board ( 4) Teaching suggestions are designed A FAMILY AFFAIR to involve the learner actively in the for special interest. When it came time to celebrate the October 13-March 30, 1975 25th anniversary, the board gave happy This appraisal is from Charles E. birthday greetings to the Sunday school. Ask your pastor, Sunday school Guscott, Ph.D., professor of elementary Their recent missionary conference also superintendent, or Christian educa­ education and director of instructional tion chairman (director) for details communications at Malone College, was well advertised with the theme of Canton, Ohio; and director of Christian the conference. about the second phase of the En­ education, Evangelical Friends Church, As the church counted their blessings largement Campaign. Eastern Region. during 1974, they also added to the

18 Evangelical Friend The Children's Page at the front door of the house next door. "Let's ask Uncle Joel about it sometime "Baby?" she said. tomorrow," Jesse suggested. Jesse and Aram looked as she changed "Yes, let's," agreed Aram. He shivered her point of attention. and then quickly pounced back onto his "Baby!" Aram laughed. "Not exactly a mat and down under the blanket to soon baby." be very much asleep. Rachel toddled closer to get a better Next morning, in the busyness of get­ look at the newcomer. ting the day started, the boys forgot The boy Jesse laughed, too. "Rachel doesn't about the bright star. They helped Rachel know he's about her size. He looks like with her breakfast before sweeping the he hasn't had his second birthday yet, floor for Aunt Rebecca. After that they either. Maybe they'll have fun together." settled themselves for a morning of next door "That'll make our job of taking care watching Rachel at her little-girl play. of her easier. If she has someone else to Jesse began to see how high he could play with maybe we can do something pile a little bunch of stones he had more fun ourselves." Aram kicked at a gathered. Aram was absent-mindedly little stone that was in the yard. Rachel looking off into the distance. BY BETTY M. HOCKETT and the little boy from next door watch­ "Hey, look at the camels," he said with "I'm so glad we got to come to Aunt ed as the stone bounced along the packed sudden excitement. Rebecca and Uncle Joel's house for dirt. "Wonder where they're going. The a while," whispered Aram to his older riders don't look like anyone I've ever brother Jesse. seen around here in Bethlehem before." "I am, too, but I sure am sorry that Aram shook his head. "I wonder, too. Mother is sick. We wouldn't have come The men sure look like they're rich. And here if she had been well, you know." they've got fancy blankets on their camels. Jesse! They're stopping at the Aram reached over and touched Jesse house next door." as they rested on their flat pallets in the Jesse picked Rachel up in his arms nighttime darkness. His voice was sud­ and together the three of them stood and denly sad. "But she'll be all right, won't watched as the camels slowly knelt down, she? Father said that Aunt Rebecca their knobbly legs folding gracefully could take good care of her." under them. "Sure, she'll get well-maybe real fast "Look," said Aram as he poked Jesse, if we won't bother Aunt Rebecca. And "they're going in. Boy, those men look then, too, we're supposed to help take wise and very important. They've got care of little Rachel, don't forget." things they are taking in. Looks like Aram sighed. "That little sister of ours gifts. Wow! Look at that golden box! always is so busy. We probably won't Let's just walk by the front door of their have time to play by ourselves at all." house." He sighed again. "Oh, well, if it will help Quietly, they walked very slowly, try­ Mother get well, I don't mind taking Rachel tried to kick the stone, too. ing to be casual but all the time looking care of Rachel." She ended up with a hard PLOP onto the as hard as they could. It was not long-after a few more ground. The little boy squealed with de­ "The front door's open and there's the thoughts, wiggles, and sighs-until the light. Then he tried his turn at the fun mother-! think Aunt Rebecca said her boys went soundly to sleep. game. The toddlers were having a great name is Mary-with the little boy on her The next morning Aram and Jesse de­ time. lap," Aram observed. termined to themselves to do their best to The first day of being at their relatives' Jesse's eyes widened. "And those rich stay out of Aunt Rebecca's way. They house passed much quicker than Aram and wise-looking men are kneeling down were anxious that she have all of the time and Jesse had imagined. Rachel was in front of him. They are giving those needed to prepare good nourishing food happy and the brothers found things to fancy presents to him. That one box that would help their mother be well as do that made the day pleasant for them, looks like it might have spices in it­ quickly as possible. too. And best of all, their mother began maybe like frankincense or myrrh." to feel a bit stronger under Aunt Rebec­ They looked as much as they dared, "This part of Bethlehem looks about ca's capable care. then hurried back to their own yard. like the part where we live," observed That night the boys snuggled down on "That boy must really be somebody Aram as the boys settled themselves on their pallets. The outline of the small special," said Aram wonderingly. the doorstep to watch Rachel in the table in their room stood out plainly in "He must be. Important men like that warm morning sunshine. the starlight that shone through the small don't ride up on camels and bring gifts Jesse squinted at the brightness. "I'll window. to just anybody." miss seeing Timothy like we always did "I can see the stars," said Aram softly. "I know," said Aram with new en­ when we went with Mother to the well. "They sure are bright tonight," Jesse thusiasm. "Let's ask Uncle Joel about the I told him I'd be gone awhile, though. whispered back. "Look at that one. bright star we saw last night and about Hey, Aram, look! Rachel thinks she can That's the brightest star I ever saw in my the special visitors to the family next catch one of those white doves." The whole life." door. He'll know all about it. He'll boys laughed knowingly. Rachel had yet "Whew! It is bright," said Aram with know." to find out that birds were not there to a low whistle. "Good idea," Jesse agreed. Then his be caught. Very quietly the boys got up and crept voice lowered as he added quietly, "But "See?" Rachel giggled happily and to the window. They watched the stars I just know that little boy must be some­ pointed at the bird. Suddenly she stopped twinkle against the black velvet sky. The one special. Yes sir! The Boy next door running and stood very still. She stared one very bright star was truly a marvel. is a very special Person!" D

December, 1974 19 KANSAS YEARLY MEETING Friends concerns

events. His resolution must reside Year of Preparation not in 'facts,' as commonly con­ We are nearly midway through 1974- ceived, but in his vision of the fu­ 75, but what, pray tell, is a Year of ture." Preparation? ASSUMPTION SIX: Not all aspects of a program may be suited to every vice was under the direction of Dr. 75. New program booklets have been According to an outline framed by John L. Robinson, as he presented prepared and are being used by the a KYM committee authorized to sort church, and all churches do not have the same needs that can be met at the "Program for Church Develop­ societies. The new format is very out priorities and planning for ment and Growth-Year of Prepara­ attractive and carries a wealth of in­ Church Growth and Development, the same time by a single program. A Year of Preparation? Yes. tion." Ralph and Esther Choate, mis­ formation about our missionaries looking toward the '80s, it is: sionaries from Burundi, were special and their families. A year of "Faith Lifting for build­ Sights will be adjusted on the follow­ ing targets: guests. Following the supper hour, Of interest concerning Missionary ing morale of pastor and people, in­ we had an hour of inspiration. Dr. Literature is the material distributed spiring pastors and churches, en­ PASTOR: His commitment- re­ Robinson was speaker, with music each month by Hazel Coleman, sec­ thusing the whole church, building determining his call • Self-study­ provided by the Area Youth Choir. retary of juniors. Designed to be confidences, and instituting "possi­ discovering his need • Attendance used in junior missionary groups, bility thinking" (defined as Believing at seminars-workshops • Reading Sunday school, or Friends Youth God). In addition other priorities in­ program-self-help material • Ser­ Central Oklahoma Area Rally groups, an interesting variety of sub­ clude enduring with faith, "positive­ mon material-topics to be preach­ Held at Cherokee Friends, November jects is presented for facts and fun. ly" evaluating (self-study in "posi­ ed-"POSITIVENESS" If you have not been receiving this tive" tones), goal setting (targeting 9, the day started with 9:30 registra­ CHURCH: Their self-study-dis­ tion and visiting. A very interesting material, or need extra copies, con­ aims realistically), programming to tact Hazel Coleman, 942 Holiday achieve goals. covering their needs, strengths, Holidays Idea Display presented weaknesses • Their commitment­ crafts, needlework, and other Christ­ Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, or Tools of evaluation are to be de­ the Yearly Meeting Office, 2018 vised by means of covenant of vic­ determining their mission • Work­ mas gift ideas. shops • Self-determination • Educa­ Guest speakers included Associ­ Maple, Wichita, Kansas 67213. Top­ tory- "an Incendiary Fellowship," ics for the past few months have saturation bombardment of believing tion: rediscovering Quaker distinc­ ate Superintendent Gerald Teague; been: God, and concentration of communi­ tives with reference to Christian Esther Figgins, pastor at Friends cation (Lay Witness model) at gath­ uniqueness Chapel, Coyle, and Phil Smith, pas­ June-Summer Camps ered meetings and by visitation. AREA: Area Rally programs-rein­ tor at Seiling. Jim and Kay Sum­ July-San Antonio Friends Schools, A timetable has been worked out force theme of "Possibility Com­ mers, FBC students, were the spe­ Inc. whereby specific emphases of proc­ plex" • Area workshops region cial youth workers. August-Burundi, Yearly Meeting, lamation, promotion, presentation, workshops • Task Force Visitation­ and EFA and prayer will lead to local/area each area its own task force for WMU Secretary of Literature September-Yearly Meeting, EFA church growth seminars under the preparation • Interchurch exchange October-Indian Mission Work direction of Dr. Win Arn. Margaret Cline, Friendswood, Texas, November-The Rileys, a letter from YEARLY MEETING: Develop "Fam­ is the secretary of literature for 1974- Reta Stuart. The following basic assumptions ily" concept • Cultivate loyalty and form the basis of current concern: involvement. ASSUMPTION ONE: That growth, -From the Permanent Planning enlargement, propagation is an ex­ Committee NORTHWEST pected characteristic of the church, inherent in the conception of the church as a living organism, made Western Area Rally YEARLY up of living creatures, ordained and The Western Area Rally convened indwell by a living Deily. October 27 at Southwestern Heights MEETING ASSUMPTION TWO: That such a High School, hosted by the Plains characteristic is also a commanded Friends Church. mission-made mandatory by virtue Groups rotated to share in adult of the great commission-and is im­ features, with Ron and Mary Brown, plicit in the example of the apostolic supported by their young son, and church (Acts). Steve Harmon presenting a skit on pastor-church relationships and ASSUMPTION THREE: That growth needs. Dr. Dan Bishop, chemistry can and will take place when certain professor at Friends University, conditions prevail; indeed, is natural spoke on "Caretakers of this planet. and need only be "allowed" to hap­ What kind of job are we doing?" and pen when those conditions exist. Edward Rush, science instructor at ASSUMPTION FOUR: That the as­ SWH, presented an "Excursion to signed task of this committee is to the Stars" in the Planetarium. apply human resources, divinely in­ Jim Ratzlaff was lifeguard for Superintendent's Corner spired, to help bring about the con­ young people enjoying the swim­ Many of the boards have now had Evangelical Foreign Missions Asso­ ditions for growth. ming pool. Donna Powell and Donna their fall retreats. It seems to me the ciation conference. ASSUMPTION FIVE: That such a Thorp had a class for younger chil­ fall retreat time allows the boards The Outreach Board dealt realisti­ process, in dealing with the future, is dren, and Fowler ladies cared for the opportunities for thinking together, cally with the possibility that Friends necessarily imprecise-but, as Alvin nursery. dreaming, and planning more than should become more active in re­ Toffler states in Future Shock, " ... it Following a soup supper, Dr. John other sessions when the press of cruiting and arranging opportunities is more important to be imaginative McMillin of Friends University shared business nearly consumes the time. for short-term service by volunteers and insightful than to be 100 percent from his rich and varied experiences The Outreach Board heard an ex­ in the worldwide ministry of our right." The dilemma of this com­ with the combined group in the audi­ cellent address by Jack Willcuts on church. mittee is the same as that ascribed torium. responsibilities of a board member, The Education Board drew up an to statesmen by Henry Kissinger, in which he pointed out the impor­ excellent list of services provided by " ... he can never be certain about Friendswood Area Rally tance of each person to the work of the various departments of that the probable course of events. In Youth activities began with a sack the board and the fact that commit­ board for the local church and the reaching a decision, he must inevit­ lunch on the church lawn, followed ment to the responsibility as a board Yearly Meeting. These services in­ ably act on the basis of an intuition by a recreation and fun time. At 3:30 member is absolutely essential. Then clude scholarship help for minis­ that is inherently unprovable. If he The Gospel Road, a film by Johnny Ron Stansell brought to the board terial students, training in camping, insists on certainty, he runs the dan­ Cash about Christ's earthly minis­ some excellent information and in­ a long list of resource materials ger of becoming the prisoner of tries, was shown. The 5:00 p.m. ser- spiration he gleaned from a recent available to help in the education

20 Evangelical Friend program of the local church, plus The financial aid solution is made Chehalem to show a Christian car­ together after forming a circle. The resource people available from time possible through a variety of cam­ ing, sharing spirit. fellowship was beautiful, and each of to time to help in the training pro­ pus, state, Federal, and individual "We have had several wood­ us was given a real blessing to take gram of the local church. gifts, grants, and loans. "Virtually cutting bees in which several men of home. The Spiritual Life Board dealt with every student in the college who can our church have combined the use I would encourage each woman of some things that vitally affect all of demonstrate need for assistance is of saws, trucks, donated timber, and our Yearly Meeting to plan on being us in Northwest Yearly Meeting. awarded the amount of aid that will time to provide wood for several a part of next year's retreat. I as­ Charlotte Macy, president of the enable him to attend the college," is families in the community and the sure you, you will go away a better board, had arranged so that the the way Financial Aids Director pastors' families. wife, mother, and Christian. members could hear outstanding Harold Ankeny puts it. "One carport for a widow was -Donna Leffler presentations by Arthur Roberts on Nearly a quarter of the total is built in which both labor and ma­ First Denver Friends the church, Clare Willcuts on the given in direct student scholarships terial were donated. One bulk feed importance of preaching, Joe Gil­ with the amount depending on the storage was built for another family Galan Burnett Awarded more on spiritual gifts, and Quentin student's academic, musical, ath­ in which both labor and material WMU Scholarship Nordyke on "Where Do We Grow letic, or extracurricular activities and were furnished. One church family from Here." abilities. Other funds go to students had the roof over their mobile home Galan Burnett, Friends Bible College Quentin Nordyke pointed out that with especially assigned duties such and carport entirely blown off by senior and native of Grand Junction, since 1970 Northwest Yearly Meet­ as assistants to faculty or campus wind. A group helped to reconstruct Colorado, is the recipient of the $200 ing has increased its membership jobs. the roof and carport. Several other scholarship awarded by RMYM from 6,386 to 7,598, a gain of 19 smaller tasks, such as assistance in Women's Missionary Union. percent; our morning worship atten­ West Chehalem's Care harvesting some crops, were also dance increased from 4,812 to 5,986, done. a gain of 24 percent. Our Sunday And Share Program "In all of these, the joy and bless­ school attendance only increased The Northwest Yearly Meeting editor ing of fellowship in working together 108, or 2 percent. The Education asked Russell Baker, a member of and seeing the gratitude and recog­ Board is coming to grips with this West Chehalem, to comment on nition that there were still people in statistic and will be suggesting some some of their cooperative projects: the world who really cared for one vital ways to revive the Sunday "Here is a list of some of the another far outweighed any cost of school. things that have been done at West time or materials involved." It is gratifying to know that we have grown 5 percent each year, but I doubt that in God's sight that is enough. It seemed to me that what the Spiritual Life Board members were saying to each other is that if we really do what God wants us to do in the years ahead we will be moving toward the goal of helping each of the people in our Friends churches to develop his own minis­ ROCKY try, using his spiritual gifts. In order to make that happen, we felt there MOUNTAIN Galan, a member of the Grand will need to be strong emphasis on Junction Friends Church and son of training in our churches plus ample YEARLY Mr. and Mrs. Judd Burnett, has been opportunity for each to minister in active as a RMYM board member. small groups. As our thinking de­ In addition to attending the EFA velops we hope to have more spe­ MEETING Commission in Oklahoma in January cific recommendations, but at this 1974, Galan served as assistant point it seems clear that God is lead­ pastor of Grand Junction Friends ing us out in a healthy emphasis on Church during the summer of 1974. broad ministries involving as many Preparing for pastoral ministry at as possible in the church. From the Superintendent Friends Bible College, Galan is pres­ Mary and I want to personally ident of the Missionary Prayer Fel­ thank all of you for your love and A few days ago Martha and I sud­ He sends, every church in our Yearly lowship and manager for FBC's team prayers, and to wish you a very denly realized it had been three Meeting will begin to see yardage sports. happy holiday season and God's months since we had moved to Colo­ gained. It may not take much Galan shares his testimony: "In best in 1975. -Norva/ Hadley rado Springs. Many of our boxes change, or you may need to come realizing that unless we keep our were still unpacked. As we began to back time and again to the same relationship to Christ fresh and re­ George Fox College try to find excuses for not getting play you have been running, but newed we will grow stale and die, I A $75,000 grant to help in the con­ more done toward making our house don't be afraid to hit the line in the make it a practice to give myself tinuation of a "new look at produc­ looked lived-in, we realized it really middle, around the end, or go to the anew to Christ each morning. With the power of the indwelling Spirit tiveness in learning" has been hadn't been. We have been home air as He directs. awarded to George Fox College. The considerably less than one-third of leading and enpowering me to follow gift, one of the largest single gifts to the time since moving. Even our dog The Spirit of '75 Christ, our relationship stays open." Booty tends to look at the camper as the college this fiscal year, is a gift The Spirit of '75 is the theme for this Area Meeting Combined from the Millicent Foundation of home. Even though we have been year's Midwinter. Young people in Vancouver, Washington. The same on the go much of the time since as­ the ninth grade and older be sure With Revival foundation has four times previously suming this position, it has been a to plan to attend. The session will The ministry of Merle Roe highlight­ awarded grants to the college total­ time of real encouragement and be held December 27, 1974, through ed the Hiawatha Fall Area Meeting ing $217,000. blessing. We have seen prayers an­ January 1, 1975, and will be at beau­ held in connection with revival ser­ swered concerning the pastoral lead­ tiful Quaker Ridge Camp. Cost this vices in Benkelman, Nebraska. Also George Fox College this year will ership situation, as we now have year will be $35 for this combined speaking in the sessions held at the financially aid nearly 75 percent of only one meeting without pastoral Midwinter with Kansas Yearly Meet­ South Fork and Benkelman churches its 481 students, a total of nearly leadership. We are encouraged with ing. You won't want to miss this was the new RMYM superintendent, $429,000 this school year. the way many of our churches are retreat adventure. Olen R. Ellis. Special music was reaching out into their communities provided by members of the Hia­ with many different kinds of minis­ Women Attended Retreat watha Area and the Ellis family. tries, and some meetings are show­ Friends Youth ing real growth. Over 60 women from many churches Midwinter Convention Our only disappointment has been throughout Rocky Mountain Yearly TWIN ROCKS that we have not been able to be in Meeting attended the second An­ RMYM Board Meetings FRIENDS CONFERENCE every meeting. We ask your prayers nual Women's Retreat, September To Be Held in February on the Oregon Coast as we continue to travel and con­ 27-29, at Horn Creek Ranch near tinue visiting. We plan to be in every Westcliffe, Colorado. The Executive Council of SPEAKER: Richard Foster, meeting as quickly as possible. Ann Wilson from Billings, Mon­ Rocky Mountain Yearly Meet­ copastor at Newberg Friends We are hearing and reading much tana, was our main speaker. She ing will open the midyear ses­ CLASSES: Bruce Longstreth, these days of the necessity for shared with us about "The Most sions on Friday, February 7, at "Christian Values and change if we are to reach out to our Glorious Earthly Relationship"-be­ 9 a.m. at the Colorado Springs Morals" changing world. One thing I have ing a wife. We appreciate her faith­ church. At 7 p.m. Friday eve­ Others to be announced been impressed with as I have visit­ fulness in ministering to us as God ning, the EFA representatives will meet. DIRECTOR: Tony White ed some of our growing churches is directed. that often it doesn't take much Agnes Tish, EFA WMU president, All boards will meet on Sat­ COST: $26 change. Just as a good quarterback and Frances McQuistan from Algeria urday, February 8, following a when not moving the ball will vary also spoke. They, too, brought words devotional session beginning DATE: December 28, 10 a.m.­ at 9 a.m. A brief Executive January 1, 9 p.m. the offense, the successful church of encouragement. doesn't keep calling the same plays One of the most uplifting times of Council meeting beginning at AGES: Ninth through twelfth if no yardage is being gained. God the retreat was the Sunday morning 2:30 p.m. will conclude the grades (our Coach) has a plan for winning, worship with sharing. This time con­ midyear sessions. and as we are obedient to the plays cluded with the entire group praying

December, 197 4 21 vice when they visit a local church. areas of interest as well as to benefit Chuck, Bruce, and Beth form a trio. professionally. Dave serves as sound technician and E. f. C.-EASTERN Dale brings a sermon. According to Homecoming Weekend will be Dale, "We do try to be flexible and February 14, 15, 16. The planning adjust to the format and needs of committee is working hard on varied REGION the local church. We have conduct­ activities, which begin with a concert ed a variety of services ranging from Friday evening by The Imperials fol­ individual worship services to week­ lowed by a special banquet. On Sat­ end evangelistic services to semi­ urday there will be special interest nars with youth featuring discus­ group luncheons with Alumni Col­ sions on life-related issues." lege in the afternoon and in the eve­ The group has especially felt the ning an exciting basketball game be­ need for their kind of ministry in tween the Pioneers and Ohio Domin­ small congregations. They have ican. On Sunday morning a special committed themselves to take en­ worship service for alumni will be gagements as they come and have held at Canton Friends Church with traveled to the smallest of churches. Pastor Joe Roher presiding. The style of music used by "The Master's Plan" is varied but features contemporary arrangements of tra­ New officers elected by the fresh­ Faith Promise Report ditional hymns and gospel music. man class are President David Tebbs, Vice-president Ron Robinson, During our annual meeting in August for 1975 now total in excess of The piano, played by Chuck Nutt, is the only instrument used by the Secretary Connie Collins, Treasurer of 1971, I shared a vision for the faith $596,000. group. Mona Warstler, Chaplain Rufus promise program: During the course of the coming Johnson, Representatives to the Stu­ "We must develop outreach minis­ year our faith will be tested ... but dent Senate Gail Goterby, Lee tries that force us to give beyond our God is faithful. Let us believe daily Those who follow reports in Wetherbee, Marilyn Courtney, Gor­ own means. WE MUST BE UTTERLY for the miraculous in our lives. Pray "Friends Gather" in the Evangelical don Martin, and Paul Anderson. DEPENDENT UPON GOD TO WORK particularly for our Missionary Board Friend know that enthusiastic re­ MIRACLES THAT WILL SURPRISE and the Evangelical, Pastoral, and sponse is the norm for those church­ US ALL. Extension Board that the Holy Spirit es who have had "The Master's According to Professor Donald "It has been our policy in the East­ will give direction into the expansion Plan" for a service. They may be Murray, the following students pass­ ern Region for our several boards to of our outreach in the Eastern Re- contacted by addressing "The Mas­ ed audition to become members of develop programs, have them ad­ gion. ter's Plan" in care of Malone Col­ the Malone Chorale: Soprano-Paula justed through the Board of Finance -Russell Myers lege. Brantingham, Linda Horsey, Char­ and Stewardship, adopted by our General Superintendent /ann Robinson, Joyce Skokut; Alto­ Eastern Region, and then tell our in­ Introducing 'The Master's Plan' Sandy Bennett, Nancy Haydn, Lori dividual members what their individ­ Focus on Malone Hartong, J. J. Jones, Kim Knowles, ual responsibility is ... for outreach More and more Friends churches Winner of the Fall Term Faculty Roberta Lentz, Toni McPeek; Tenor beyond themselves. have experienced the refreshing Forum award is Dr. Robert Lair, -Paul Anderson, David Johnson, "By this we stifle individual faith ministry of "The Master's Plan," a chairman of Language and Litera­ Brad Mosher, David Palmer, Jeff initiative. Perhaps this is the wrong group of five young people, all stu­ ture. Dr. Lair's original manuscript Soltis, Mark Wormald; Bass-Don psychology-could it even be non­ dents at Malone College. Four of entitled "Is Immortality True? Con­ Murray, Jr., Bob Beck, David Chris­ biblical psychology? the group members are from Friends flict and Irresolution in Emily Dickin­ tenson, Watson Cosand, Paul John­ "Let us turn our methodology churches. Chuck Nutt, Sebring, son" was chosen by the interdivi­ son, Ron Robinson, David Tebbs, around. Let us adopt a plan for our Ohio, is a junior majoring in religion; sional reading committee as the best Lindsay Walters. Eastern Region that scores of in­ Bruce Bell, Damascus, Ohio, is a fall term entry. After reading h'1s dividual churches in America are sophomore majoring in psychology; paper to faculty and students, Dr. CALENDAR OF EVENTS finding successful. It is the Faith Dale Chryst, junior from Cleveland, Lair was presented with the $100 Promise Plan. Ohio, is also a religion major, and Jan. 2-Winter Term Classes Begin stipend and was guest of honor at a Jan. 6-Academic Convocation "It is a vertical covenant between Dave Schell, Lisbon, Ohio, is a junior divisional luncheon. the individual and God. It is not a majoring in physical education. The 10 a.m. horizontal relationship between a fifth member of the group is Beth Jan. 17-"Jack Thomas as Mark man and an organization. It is not Conkey, a Nazarene from Dellroy, Malone graduates may now enroll Twain"-8 p.m.­ based on sight ... what we see Ohio. in any course offered by the college Performing Arts Hall that we have. Rather, it is a plan that Together "The Master's Plan" and pay one-half of the current tui­ Jan. 20-An Evening with Walt brings the individual into a new, have set some goals for their minis­ tion price. The plan was approved Whitman-7:30 p.m.­ challenging faith relationship with try. "Above everything else," said by the Board of Trustees at their Performing Arts Hall His God. Chuck Nutt, "we want to represent October 19 meeting, and it will be­ Jan. 24-Faculty Artist Series: come effective January 2, 1975. This Carol Wunderle, organist "I envision God making it possible Jesus Christ and to witness to what He has done in our lives and can do provides an unusual opportunity for 8 p.m.-Christ United for many of His humble servants to alumni to keep abreast in particular Presbyterian Church give far beyond what they can af­ for others." Another goal is to pro­ ford. Many of us have not been chal­ vide a well-rounded ministry, and in lenged to give beyond our own an effort to achieve that goal the meager resources. group prefers to have an entire ser- "This matter of giving is so vital, that through such a daring approach God may give to our churches un­ Friends precedented revival. "To take this giant step of faith ... may be the finding of the key that opens to Friends a new day of evan­ gather gelism and growth. This may be the one locked door that has not been open to the Lord Jesus Christ. "When this door opens to Him, the floodtides of blessing may descend and we will be caught up in a spiritual dimension that we have never known." Now three years later, we have just completed our first Eastern Re­ gion Faith Promise Conferences. In­ deed, it has been a time of spiritual renewal. Lives have been changed. New vision has come. Doubters have become believers. Our churches have cooperated beautifully. Those of us who have been participants in all these conferences sense a new ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico We had a representative from the enthusiasm and commitment to the Summer was generally busy for American Board of Missions to the one central task of the church, "Let "The Master's Plan," musical us. We entertained the singing group Jews who shared with us. Our Yearly the whole earth hear His voice." gospel team, includes left to from Friends Bible College called Meeting superintendent, Olen Ellis, We now have most of the reports right: Bruce Bell, Beth Con­ Cherith's Brook, who gave an excel­ also was with us. from all the churches. Faith has key, Chuck Nutt, standing; lent and spiritually enhancing con­ A splendid concert was given to been exercised. The thrilling news Dave Schell and Dale Chryst cert. Our daily vacation Bible school us by the Given Time musical group is that our Faith Promise covenants in front. was a great success. from Newberg, Oregon.

22 Evangelical Friend ALLIANCE, Ohio try of our pastor, Bob Winters, and Cleveland City Mission. Children's A group of our church men have Our church was refreshed the first his wife, Mary Beth. services were held prior to the eve­ been meeting in the Fellowship Hall weekend of October by a Lay Wit­ The Christian Dilemma, under the ning services. on Saturday morning at 7:30 for fel­ direction of Jim Custer, youth minis­ lowship, breakfast, and prayer. An ness Mission experience. Thirty­ EAST GOSHEN, Beloit, Ohio three persons traveled from various ter, presented a musical and skits. all-church picnic was. attended by states including Ohio, to be with us Our youth, accompanied by Bob All systems are "go" for our 150. The fellowship, recreation, boat and share what Jesus Christ is doing and Mary Beth Winters, went to Dal­ church's Lay Witness Mission com­ rides, food, and vespers were much in their lives. Their dedication in las, Texas, for a time of recreation ing up, when we will prove to our­ appreciated. giving of time and expenses to come and spiritual uplifting. Other Booker selves the theme, "Something Good Congratulations were extended to was in itself an inspiration. God activities include an interdenomina­ Is Going to Happen to You." William and Mary Woodward on their answered prayers as lives were tional youth group, for parties after Insurance policies against Hallo­ 62nd wedding anniversary, October touched and moved to new commit­ the football games; involvement in ween pranks were sold by our 21. ments. Christian Women's Club Bible cof­ Friends Youth. Claims have been Our Thanksgiving offering went to fees, and Mabel Hummer has been adjusted by the young people clean­ aid World Relief. In cooperation with ALUM CREEK, Marengo, Ohio selected coordinator for the four ing up any minor vandalism or soap­ evangelical Friends across America, started; we had a Goal-setting Semi­ ed windows. we gave to aid this relief work over­ Our Faith Promise Missionary nar, with Mer! Kinser and Steve Har­ Conference was held October 2-6 Traditional fall activities of hay­ seas. Special attention was given to with Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Anderson mon; a Family Workshop, with John rides and cider-making (at a profit) drought-stricken areas of Africa and and family, Dr. Robert Hess, David and Betty Robinson, one Sunday have kept our youth groups and their Honduras. We especially enjoyed a Gould, Dr. and Mrs. Everett Cattell, evening, following a family meal; and sponsors very busy. recent visit from Ralph and Esther and John Brantingham as guest November 4-10 was our fall revival, Choate, our Burundi missionaries. with Keith M. Williams, singing radio EAST RICHLAND speakers. This series of services was FULTON CREEK, Radnor, Ohio gratefully accepted for the varied evangelist. St. Clairsville, Ohio Hello from Fulton Creek Friends approaches to the subject of mis­ CANTON, Ohio A Sunday school campaign to run sions. Our faith promises totaled concurrent with the EFA campaign Church! Our Missionary Conference just over $6,000, which compared Saturday, October 12, found a was held between the men and boys October 9 to 13 was a time of real with what has been given in the past small number of our people at the and the ladies and girls. Figures blessing with fine speakers and an indicated a favorable response to Stark Wilderness Center for "A Day were based on the enrollment of the interesting film. Sherman Branting­ this new method of giving to mis­ Apart ... Together." The lives of previous quarter. The men topped ham's open question-and-answer sions. those who were a part of this retreat out at 502 percent and the ladies session was especially good, provid­ Open house was held October 6 in will never be the same as a result of trailed with 484 percent. ing needed information about our the afternoon at our new parsonage. the quiet day of communion with A Stan Scott Crusade was con­ Friends missions. John Branting­ God and others in His family! ducted October 27-30. Stan Scott ham's message was both humorous The congregation has voted to found the Lord on the set following and serious. We praise the Lord that support Jim Wilson as he works in his show on WSTV-TV in June 1971 our Faith Promise goal of $2,400 was Young Life clubs in area high through the witness of Bob Harring­ nearly doubled. Hallelujah! schools. ton. Attendance at the services aver­ Rob Strouse, who is a student at aged 213 with nearly 60 seeking sal­ GILEAD, Mt. Gilead, Ohio Gordon-Conwell Theological Semi­ vation or other help. Two of our young men spent the nary, will be serving as a pastoral summer working with missionaries intern with us until May 1975. EUGENE, Oregon under the Oriental Missionary So­ ciety. They were Tim Wenger, who CHEROKEE, Oklahoma We appreciate the work of our ministers to youth and of music, worked in Brazil, and Don Henry, The parsonage of brick veneer con­ Mrs. Lizzie Adree recently cele­ John and Martha Beck. Our growing who worked in Japan. struction is a one-floor plan with brated her 97th birthday. A card youth group is an inspiration to us Ground-breaking ceremonies were seven rooms and two and one-half shower helped to brighten the day all through their active participation held June 16 for the new church. baths, electrically heated, with two­ ·for her. in the services and their love and Good weather has contributed to the car garage and full basement. Nearly Associate Superintendent Gerald concern for one another. steady progress on the building. 200 guests from the community visit­ Teague recently had a service with Nathan Pierson leads an effective This year of 1974 marks the 150th ed the Brantinghams for open house. us. ministry at the nearby Valley West year of Gilead Friends. In recent They moved into their new home the Stella Academy Reunion was held Retirement Home. He makes a num­ weeks capacity crowds have wit­ following week. It is located on State at our church October 5. ber of personal visits to the residents nessed an "Old Fashioned Quaker Route #229. Wanda Mitchell, president, Friends throughout the week and holds a Wedding" and a "Silent Meeting" Bible College, spoke in our evening worship service each Sunday morn­ complete with Quaker dress, divided BARBERTON, Ohio service recently, and we have also ing. pews, lanterns, and oil lights. Anni­ A number of laymen from our had a sacred concert by the Chora­ Several of our men spent many versary observance will be held church have been performing un­ liers from Haviland. long hours this summer and early upon the completion of our new usual services for our Lord. Jim and fall landscaping the church grounds, colonial edifice. Mary McMillen have been coordinat­ DAMASCUS, Ohio installing underground sprinklers, Colorful banners and bulletin ing Lay Witness Missions in a num­ A dedication of teachers and work­ and planting grass and shrubs. This boards added to the interest of the ber of churches in Ohio and neigh­ ers for the coming church year in work has added a very attractive rewarding and challenging Mission­ boring states. Co-workers who have our Sunday school was held during new look to the front of our church. ary Outreach Conference held Octo­ gone with the McMillens are Bill and the morning worship hour on Sep­ We have been glad to see a num­ ber 2-6. The speakers were Roy Charlotte Briggs and Gene and tember 29. ber of people becoming involved in Skeeter, the Cattells, John Pollock, Nancy M'1tchell. Our Missionary Outreach Confer­ our home fellowship groups that Russell Myers, and Barbara Bran­ Otto Knowles serves as our adult ence was held October 16-20 in our meet one night a week for Bible tingham. Our Faith Promise Goal Sunday school superintendent and church. One special feature of the study and prayer and fellowship. We was $5,000 and the commitments along with his wife Donna is active in conference was the Coke session in have eight groups meeting at pres­ were $10,843. many activities of our church. They the social room following our Wed­ ent, each inviting new members. recently held a yard sale at their nesday night service where the GREENLEAF, Idaho home which involved much time and young people could fellowship with FIRST DENVER, Colorado Armin Gesswein spoke at the labor. This sale, in conjunction with Dr. Robert Hess, speaker. A cover­ Many of our people participated Greenleaf Area Rally held at the the Senior FY's bake sale, raised ed dish supper was held on Satur­ in the Fall Fair sponsored by our Caldwell Friends Church on Sunday, $241 for missions. We thank God for day night preceding the service Education Committee. The evening November 10, at 7 p.m. Homedale dedicated workers in our church. with Barbara Brantingham as speak­ was spent in the church basement Friends and a youth choir directed er. Other speakers included Norval where various groups and classes of by Denise Roberts, FY president, BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio Hadley, George Robinson, John the church sponsored a booth. brought special music, and the Mis­ Our Missionary Conference was Brantingham, and General Superin­ We are in the final stages with sion Department had fresh news. held October 9-13. It was very worth­ tendent Russell Myers. architectural plans for our new unit. Dwight Comfort is one of 19 young while, lending much interest to the Ground breaking should be in the men between 21 and 35 in Idaho various mission fields. During the DEERFIELD, Ohio early part of 1975. named to Outstanding Young Men of conference, a Mission Fair was held Our Missionary Conference was Our senior high youth recently America. Selection is based on one's in the Fireside Room, where booths held October 18 with James Weeks, held a slave auction for the purpose service to others, professional excel­ representing eight countries display­ director of development, EFC-ER as of raising money. This was held in lence, business advancement, char­ ed mementos and offered a particu­ guest speaker. The week prior to conjunction with an open house at itable activities, and civic and pro­ lar food from that country. Our Faith our conference the film, The Making the home of Pastor Dave and Jan fessional recognition. Promise Goal was set at $12,000. of a Missionary, was shown. On Hickman. The Greenleaf Friends Academy Praise the Lord, when the promises Saturday night of the conference a Harvest Dinner, sponsored by the were counted on Sunday morning, Missionary Banquet was held prior FRIENDSWOOD, Texas Auxiliary on October 24, netted $733. they totalled over $21,000. to the evening service. The speaker All senior adults and retired per­ Our Lay Witness Mission was held for this service was Russell Myers, sons who were interested were in­ HESPER, Eudora, Kansas October 25-27 with Don Roher as general superintendent of Evangeli­ vited to attend a time of fellowship, A new entrance has been com­ coordinator. God moved graciously cal Friends Church-Eastern Region. games, and devotions each Thurs­ pleted and is a great asset to our among us as the team shared their Barbara Brantingham, missionary to day morning, beginning in October. sanctuary. There is paneling inside, testimony. Taiwan, spoke on Sunday morning, Guests brought a sandwich, with siding outside, and some cement and Joe Mahon, former missionary to coffee, tea, and dessert furnished. work around the area. Gravel was BOOKER, Texas South Africa, spoke and showed This activity is open to the commun­ spread on the drive near the parson­ Greetings from the Booker Friends slides in the evening service. He is ity and has recently been named, age. The pastor is appreciative of Church. We are enjoying the minis- presently administrative assistant of Keen Agers. these improvements and for the op-

December, 1974 23 portunity of attending the Pastors' Our Sunday school program is churches joined in the Sunday eve­ Lucy Anderson, our missonary repre­ Short Course at Friends University. progressing under the coordinating ning service as the regular Area sentative. leadership of Barry White as super­ Rally met for group meetings, a sing­ HOMESTEAD intendent. spiration, a fellowship meal, and RAISIN CENTER Cedar Point, Kansas We appreciate our children's choir message by Superintendent Wagner. Adrian, Michigan Ken Lygrisse and Dan Robinson, New things are happening at under Lillian Sheirbon's direction; Our church had her first Lay Wit­ also a trio-Judi Birch, Barry and Northridge members and Friends ness Mission on September 20-22. Homestead, as the ladies held their University students, led an evening first Women's Missionary Union Edee White. The trio participated in Our coordinator was Carlton Dietzel our last talent area rally program. service in a singspiration. Glenda from Bryan, Ohio. We had workers meeting at the church in November. Brown, Renae Schmucker, and Steve Guests for the meeting and salad Our kindergarten (34 enrolled) un­ from Michigan and Indiana. The at­ luncheon were Betty Robinson and der the leadership of Ann Mahler Dillon ably assisted as these young tendance at all the services was very people presented meaningful music Marjorie Teague, wives of the KYM and Kay Newell has been a blessing good. Approximately 20 of our men superintendents. and help. and led the congregation in sharing met at a local restaurant for the Sat­ Superintendent Robinson met with During August, Bernice Jones its faith. urday noon meal, and the fellowship our group November 13-17 for spe­ traveled on a World Vision Sponsors' Other youth activities have includ­ was well rewarding. The Saturday ed a volleyball marathon with univer­ cial services. Special friends and tour to the Orient and Middle East. evening service did not conclude family members were here also, to Jack Newell helped in coordinat­ sity youth. About $350 was raised until 11 p.m., during which many of present music and share their faith. ing plans for the one week's presen­ by the two churches with 40 people our people found a new basis for tation of the Billy Graham film, Time from Northridge playing sometime their faith. Our young married cou­ KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon to Run, in Boise in October. He also during the 36 hours. ples were especially helped. On is chairman of our local school Sunday morning again the Holy Thanks to several men who gave NORTHSIDE, Grinnell, Iowa many hours of volunteer work this board, and we're happy for the op­ Spirit was present and folk were re­ portunity to have the Christian wit­ summer, the church building has Our church recently hosted an In­ ceiving help at the altar. Sunday been repainted, windows repaired, ness there. terdenominational Evangelistic Cru­ evening was the climax as many in­ sade. Jay Seldon of Vennard Col­ electrical work done, pews rearrang­ NAMPA, Idaho dividuals arose to give thanks to our ed, and a large redwood sign install­ lege was the guest speaker. God. We are praying and trusting ed in front. Nampa Friends Church has recent­ On Sunday evening, October 13, a that this spirit of love and oneness A dozen people are benefiting from ly remodeled the nursery and carpet­ newly formed group of students from will continue unabated. a teacher training class, taught in ed the basement. A successful Sun­ Vennard College were in charge of On September 25-29 we had our our church by the Klamath Basin day School Banquet was held in FY and also the evening service. Faith Promise Conference. A goal director of Child Evangelism Fellow­ September with Dr. Bob Mangum (a This group, whose name is The Pro­ of $3,500 had been set, but when the ship. local physician and Sunday school claimers, is made up entirely of cards were tabulated the total was On October 26 some 80 Friends teacher) as the main speaker. young people who want to become $7,535. This surely was very good from Talent, Medford, and Sprague New members received in the missionaries or whose parents were when we consider we are in the River assembled at our church for a church are Mary Wardle, Edith Mi­ missionaries. Through testimony, process of finishing plans for an ad­ combined Outreach Conference and chael, Cindy Storey, Bonnie Weiher­ songs, and slides this dynamic group dition to our church. southern Oregon church rally. ed, Tim and Vickie Gayler, and AI portrays a vivid picture of the need Speakers were Quentin Nordyke, and Jill Wilkins. for spreading the Gospel at home SEBRING, Ohio LeRoy Benham, and John Fank­ A big thanks to Diane Shelton, and abroad. One of the young men The fall months included several hauser. Ann Barbour and Hal Town­ who has headed up our children's has been actively involved in a very services of missionary emphasis at send spoke to the youth. Dick Beebe church. This has been a big job and risky operation whose purpose is our church. Our own Gladys Hicks spoke at the dinner, held at the Sal­ is much appreciated. Jim Roberts getting Bibles in the hands of people narrated a series of pictures showing vation Army hall. Theme of the con­ has been a big boost to the Friends in a communist country. the Indian Mission in Arizona. Mar­ Youth. ference was "Reach Up, Reach Out OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma garet Mosher gave information in Love for Christ." The conference The Marlin Witt family, returned through words and pictures about continued Sunday and closed with missionaries from Alaska, are wor­ We enjoyed the Thanksgiving sea­ our Taiwan missionaries. We viewed the WRC film Bangladesh. shiping with us. Also we welcome son by sharing in a Thanksgiving the film Daktar, heard Dr. Alvin and the John and Jon Baxter families. Dinner, Sunday the 24th. Contribu­ Lucy Anderson speak of the in­ LAWRENCE, Kansas Steve Millen, a guitarist and singer, tions were made at this time to the creased needs of our missionaries Fire! Fire! Fire! The name of the recently was in our morning service, World Relief Commission emergency and God's ability to work through Lawrence Friends Church was where he gave his testimony and fund. dedicated Christians to meet those changed recently to "The Fire Bap­ played for us. A salmon bake social Congratulations to Steve Sebas­ needs, enjoyed the superb message tized Friends." About 2 a.m. a 21- was also held in the church base­ tian. Steve was awarded the Citizens in song and testimony of the Sid year-old young man who was men­ ment. Award as part of his participation in Boyd family, and heard a searching the Optimists Athletic program. This tally handicapped and emotionally NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia message by Sherman Brantingham disturbed set fire to the annex at award is given on good scholastic on the outreach needs of our church. 1611 New Hampshire. He did not We observed Homecoming Day at and conduct records in school, fa­ Our young people have enjoyed a know who owned the building, and our church with 236 in attendance. vorable community support, and reg­ "Fifth Quarter" party and also a we were quite glad it was a house All the senior members of our ular participation in church activi­ cookout at Mill Creek park. They not occupied by a sleeping family. church were given a corsage, and a ties. This is a very coveted award, have planned a paper drive. Our The trustees are working with the beautiful brass cross was presented and we rejoice with Steve in receiv­ parking lot has been enlarged and a insurance company in arranging a to the church in their honor. ing this recognition. new carpet has been placed in the settlement. Outstanding speakers were pres­ We enjoyed the fellowship recent­ nursery. Sundays in November involved the ent for our Missionary Conference, ly as men and women spent a work following personnel and activities: including Russell Myers, Norval Had­ day at the Kickapoo Indian Mission. SHERWOOD, Oregon William Mishler of the Gideons; Keith ley, Lucy Anderson, John and Bar­ A potluck dinner was shared by Thirty-seven campers participated White, our minister of education; a bara Brantingham, and Dr. Robert workers and guests. in the five Twin Rocks camps; 15 in­ Hess. This was our first venture in dividuals served on the various "Compassion Dinner" of low-cost PENIEL, Onemo, Virginia stew-for the price of an expensive faith promise giving, and we exceed­ camp staffs. Dwight Fanno served dinner out-with the showing of the ed the goal that was tentatively A good number of our church at­ on the summer staff. film, Africa: Dry Edge of Disaster, as made. We trust this will be the be­ tended the Spiritual Witness Coun­ The annual Three Creeks cam pout an Outreach Committee project; and ginning of a great explosion of faith. seling Sessions that were held in attracted 73. Marq Box gave the the Friends Bible College Singers. We bought our first church bus in Hampton, Virginia, prior to the ex­ Sunday morning message. October, and we are looking forward pected Billy Graham Crusade. These The remaining three acres of land MARYSVILLE, Ohio with great anticipation to a "crowd­ sessions were held on September have been planted to lawn. This is ed" church! Plans are being made 30, October 8, 15, and 22. The class­ the result of additional bulldozer and October 9-13 was Missionary Out­ for the first meeting of the "Golden es were extremely helpful, and the tractor work and many hours of vol­ reach Conference in Marysville Agers for Christ Club," an organiza­ awakening to new realms of witness­ unteer work by church individuals. Friends Church. This year it was tion for persons about 60 years and ing was fantastic. Bob Hodson coordinated all efforts. centered around "Faith Promise." older. They will meet in our Fellow­ Theodore Williams and his wife, John Lundy and Lloyd Melhorn at­ The weekend of October 5-6 our ship Hall each month. Esther, from India were our wel­ tended the week-long Advance In­ youth group went on their annual trip comed guests for our fall revival, stitute in Basic Youth Conflicts on to Quaker Haven in Indiana. A total NORTHRIDGE, Wichita, Kansas which was held October 17 through the campus of UCLA. of 32 youth and adult advisers at­ Faith and Love Week was the the 20th. The anointing of the Holy Ben Brantingham of Friends Minis­ tended the retreat. theme for the Missions and Evange­ Spirit was upon our speaker, and the tries was our guest for a series of Homecoming Day was October 13. lism Conference held in November. congregation received strengthening meetings, serving in the capacity of There were over 150 in the morning William Wagner, superintendent of messages from him. ministry consultant. The concept of worship service, and special music Indiana Yearly Meeting, was guest Peniel Friends Church enjoyed our "the encouraging fellowship" con­ was provided by the King's Messen­ speaker with Henry Harvey, outreach first annual Missionary Conference. tinues to provide a definite sense of gers Quartet. Paul and Gladys chairman, as conference coordina­ God sent us able and Spirit-filled spiritual ministry to each other and Humble's family broke the atten­ tor. Guest missionaries were the speakers those four days in the per­ the community. dance record with 20 present (chil­ Rileys, Choates, and Fuquas; Mike sons of James Weeks, Westgate dren and grandchildren). Moyer, from Youth for Christ and a Friends Church, director of steward­ SMITHFIELD, Ohio Faith Promise recipient, reported on ship, EFC-ER; John Brantingham, From September 1 until Thanks­ MERIDIAN, Idaho his work in inner-city ministries. missionary to Taiwan, EFC-ER; Dr. giving a huge, homemade horn of Junior Friends enjoyed a Hallo­ Youth night was observed with a 4- Bob Hess, professor at Malone Col­ plenty was placed in front of the ween party at the church recently. course meal served in the countries lege, former missionary to India; church. Several people have donated There were 17 junior Friends and of Italy, Mexico, Burundi, and Swed­ Sherman Brantingham, assistant gen­ food and household items to thank guests. en. The Wichita Area Friends eral superintendent, EFC-ER; and God for His special blessings on

24 Evangelical Friend them. These items will then go to It was our desire through these ed by committing themselves to give Nordyke presented missions to us in needy families. meetings to be motivated and start more than $12,000 as God provides. a challenging way. We had Homecoming Sunday on producing up to our potential. God We expect a miracle this year as we Walter Lee spoke in Sunday morn­ October 27 with around 180 in at­ looks at us according to what we increase our missionary vision. ing worship recently. tendance. The Faith Builders Quar­ can and ought to be, not what we tet presented the music for the are. WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania John Hahn and his wife held re­ morning service, and Pastor Kel­ Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Our Faith Promise Missionary vival meetings in our church October baugh preached a Spirit-filled mes­ was November 24. A superb meal Conference was held September 18- 15-20. The services were well at­ sage on salvation. A delicious din­ was enjoyed and an outstanding pro­ 22 with John and Barbara Branting­ tended. John's messages were on ner was served in the church base­ gram presented. ham and Ashley Primes as guest Christian living and witnessing with ment followed by fellowship and We did a fine job during our en­ speakers. special musical numbers and music more musical selections from the largement program. We finished On October 5, 6, and 7 we were for the children. There was one con­ quartet. A singspiration was pre­ with a 50 percent increase for the privileged to have Joe and Sally version and many rededications. sented for the evening service from four Sundays. We finished third in Roher with us for special services. John is pastor of the Church of the several people of the church based our division-but, that was just the Joe is pastor of First Friends Church Nazarene in Royal City, Washington. on the theme "Heaven." Altogether beginning. Now we are into phase in Canton, Ohio. This summer the church and par­ it was a wonderful day with a little two, and we are reminded that each sonage received an exterior coat of taste of what heaven may be like. one of us is needed. Not just for WOODLAND, Kamiah, Idaho paint, and carpeting was installed in counting, but for what we can add to John Fankhauser and Quentin the sanctuary and narthex. TACOMA FIRST, Washington our services. Each can be a blessing Our church has recently received to someone else. the "real new look," snow-white after many years of dark colors. You are UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas very welcome to come and receive The Ministry and Counsel Task a snow-white job in your hearts. Force from our meeting planned and October 2-6, world renowned Sam directed a Ministries of Love day in Friends record Dalton held a series of special meet­ October. This was a day for the peo­ ings. He really told it as it is-every­ ple of the church to get to know one body needs Jesus. The old saying another in a special way. It was an BIRTHS BOKHART-DiSABITINO. Londa Bok­ goes, "You can lead a horse to water opportunity to get to know more than hart and Phil DiSabitino, July 20, but you can't make him drink," but names and faces. We got to know BARDO-A daughter, Beth Ann, to 1974, Canton, Ohio. Sam says, "You can put water in one another's dreams, gifts, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bardo on Oc­ his oats." needs. tober 11, 1974. FLORY-HUMMEL. Jana Flory and We didn't quite make it-ten short Meeting in small groups, we dis­ Kent Hummel, August 31, 1974, Can­ BINFORD-To Howard and Marilyn ton, Ohio. of our goal of 175 on the closing day cussed: 1. What dreams do I have Binford, a girl, Amy Noelle, on Sep­ of the Sunday school contest. It was for my life? 2. What dreams do I tember 23, 1974, Greenleaf, Idaho. GARROTT-BECK. Connie Garrott a good contest, many new friends for have for the meeting? 3. What and Randy Beck, August 9, 1974, the Lord, for which we give Him the special gifts, skills, talents do I CAMPBELL- A daughter, Janna Canton, Ohio. praise. We were the national win­ have? 4. What are the unanswered Deanne, September 27, 1974, to Mr. ners for our division in the evangeli­ needs in the church and community? and Mrs. Danny Campbell, Barnes­ IRELAND-CAMERON. Leona Ireland cal Friends contest. The three adult 5. Who might enable me in fulfilling ville, Ohio. and Gary Cameron, July 19, 1974, at classes had a contest of their own, Star, Idaho. my dreams? Lunch was served at HALL-A daughter, Becky Lynn, Oc­ the winner being given a steak din­ 1 :00 and supper at 5:30, as the tober 9, 1974, to Wilber and Lydia JOHNSON-WIRICK. Gail Johnson ner by the two losing classes, who groups continued through the after­ Hall of Achilles, Virginia. and Harvey Wirick, September 7, had beans. Peggy Baker's class was noon. A time of celebration climaxed 1974, Canton, Ohio. the winner. They were true Friends the day. HEDRICK-A daughter, Ivy Leigh, and shared their steak with the Our meeting is experiencing new September 26, 1974, to Mike and LIND-STROUSE. Shirley Lind and losers. Kenny Peterson's class was vitality. We are on the verge of un­ Susan Hedrick of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Rob Strouse, August 3, 1974, Canton, the winner in that group and was realized ministries. October 27 was Ohio. treated to an ice cream feed at a time to discover and articulate JAMES- To Frank and Sharon Farrell's. some of the great expectations of James, Nampa Friends, Idaho, a son, LOUDENSLAGER- NEADS. Beryl our church. Frank Arthur Ill, March 23, 1974. Loudenslager and Donald Neads, TECUMSEH, Michigan June 1, 1974, Williamsport, Penn­ URBANA, Ohio MEEKS-A son, Jeremiah J. L., July sylvania. We have an associate pastor now 31, 1974, to Jan and Sandra Meeks, for the first time in our history. He is Sgt. Clyde Burnett of the Urbana Mt. Gilead, Ohio. PRICE-GAYLER. Vickie Price and Brooks Martin, originally from the police force was our guest speaker Boston Heights Friends Church and Timothy Gayler, June 11, 1974, at at a recent Sunday school hour. He MEGENITY-To Richard and Lorie Nampa, Idaho. a graduate of John Wesley College, presented an interesting and in­ Megenity, Eugene, Oregon, a son, Greensboro, North Carolina. A home formative talk on parent/child rela­ Micah Raymond, August 22, 1974. has been purchased for the Martin tionships and juvenile delinquency. DEATHS family. The parsonage for Pastor Our Missionary Outreach Confer­ MERCER-A daughter, Sonya Beth, Dane Ruff has been extensively re­ ence featured John Brantingham, August 17, 1974, to Tom and Sharon COLE-Viola Mae (Mrs. Julian) Cole, modeled. On November 17 we held James Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mercer, Paonia, Colorado. October 30, 1974, Friendswood, an open house in both parsonages. Mosher, and Rachael Root. Each of Texas. these speakers brought great in­ MILLS-A daughter, Carmen Maria, CRAWFORD-Nora Bell Crawford, TRINITY, Van Wert, Ohio spiration to our congregation. Our July 29, 1974, to Bill and Vanessa 81, of Nampa Friends, Idaho, August We praise the Lord for tremen­ local goal for Missionary Outreach Mills of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. 5, 1974. dous growth numerically, spiritually, giving was set at $7,000, but we went and in the program of our church. over the top! We give God the glory. REA-A son, Samuel David, June 14, HOSKINS-Ethel Sutcliffe Hoskins, In the past nine months our atten­ 1974, to Jack and Celesta Rea, 62, Deerfield, Ohio, October 17, dance average has increased by 100 WESTGATE, Columbus, Ohio Salem, Ohio. 1974. percent. We have been experiencing The Westgate Friends Young a quiet, steady spiritual movement in Adults held a Bike-A-Thon to raise ST. GEORGE-To Tim and Loretta KENT -Della Edna Kent, 78, of Glid­ our midst also. Many Christians are St. George, a girl, Stacy Anne, Sep­ den Friends Church, Iowa, October being strengthened and encouraged tember 23, 1974, Greenleaf, Idaho. 21, 1974. in their faith, and the Spirit is work­ LeROY-Martha Pearl LeRoy, 84, ing in the hearts of nonbelievers. SNOOK-A son, Jason Duane, Oc­ tober 5, 1974, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Westgate Friends, Columbus, Ohio, There has been a steady flow of peo­ October 5, 1974. ple finding Christ in their homes. A Snook of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. LINCOLN-Emma Lincoln, 90, North­ visitation training program has been STALEY-A daughter, Melinda Sue, started in our church designed to side Friends, Grinnell, Iowa, October August 7, 1974, to Joel and Sue 3, 1974. train members to witness for Christ Staley of Marengo, Ohio. and teach others how to witness. McALLISTER-Anzie 0. McAllister, Other new programs include a Young TRUMBULL-To John and Peggy 92, of Ontario Friends, Oregon, Jan­ Marrieds Fellowship Class, a Men's money for their missionaries. They Trumbull of Nampa Friends, Idaho, uary 7, 1974. Fellowship Group, a new youth a son, Matthew Anthony, October 8, group, and a morning prayer group. rode 30 miles and raised their goal McNAMEE-Ada Ferguson McNamee, 1974. This summer we broke ground for of $375. 85, East Richland Friends, St. Clairs­ our new church. The only living Our Missionary Conference held ville, Ohio, October 22, 1974. October 2-6 challenged us to en­ WADE-To Ray and Judy Wade of charter members of the church, Mrs. Nampa Friends, Idaho, a daughter, Pearl Scott and Mrs. Exira Stili­ large our vision through increased OBERST-Bertha Oberst, 85, of Sher­ wagon, moved the first shovel of dirt. praying, giving, and going. We were Michelle Diane, July 23, 1974. wood Friends, Oregon, October 10, encouraged to renew our evangelism 1974. TULSA, Oklahoma thrust to our Jerusalem and to allow MARRIAGES SKEETER-Caspar Clarence Skeet­ November 13-17 was the date of the Holy Spirit to take the results to er, 75, Rescue, Virginia, August 12, our fall revival with Gerald Teague. the far corners of the world. Dedi­ ALLMAN-KNIGHT. Emma Allman 1974. He brought with him a special guest, cated laymen shared with us what and Shyrl Knight, September 19, Aaron Hamlin, representing the Na­ Faith Promise Giving had meant in 1974, from Friendswood, Texas, and WRIGHT- Hubert Wright, 79, Mt. tional Black Evangelical Association. their lives, and our people respond- Paonia, Colorado. Gilead, Ohio, June 14, 1974.

December, 1974 25 Over the Teacup Outside cold is understandable, but Books cold inside is a most uncheerful feeling, whether at church or in a home. Since Christmas comes in the dead of winter in our part of the world, much of the Christmas spirit is expressed in terms of warmth and light. As the energy for both decreases, we must find ways of generating these concepts on other planes. In the church, an energy crisis? There is no need of an energy crisis in the realm of the Spirit. The church does not need to be rationed on either warmth or light when it comes to the deepest meaning of these terms. One of the finest things we can do this Christmas is to sit Christmas, inside and out a little closer together in spirit as well as BY CATHERINE CATTELL in the pew, to find ways of taking off the Last Christmas we were in Taiwan, and chill in relationships and closing the gaps. The New International Version of the letters from home spoke of the energy As we reach out to one another to com­ New Testament, Zondervan Publishing crisis making it necessary to forego municate, we will sense the presence of House, 573 pages, $5.95. strings of colored lights that are so much One in the midst who will bring light and warmth. Sponsored by the New York Bible So­ a part of outdoor decoration. It was hard ciety, this version was translated by a to believe-America running out of This Christmas, however, the circum­ stances may affect us outwardly, with or large panel of worthy evangelical scholars energy! Now it seems that the whole representing different areas of the Eng­ without electric sparkle, and even if it is world is running short! Perhaps this lish-speaking world. Christmas we will realize this in a more below comfortable temperature outside, personal way. I do hope, however, that can be a time of warmth and light. This bids high to be one of the finest we can have light on the inside of our Every Christmas we hear much of modern English translations to date. It is homes, and warmth, too. peace on earth and goodwill to men. This a translation, not a paraphrase, but flows Both in India and Taiwan, where there year let us try closer at home to do some along in an easily readable style. It is not is no central heating or indoor heating of peacemaking that would change the tem­ so divergent from the King James Ver­ any kind in churches, schools, halls, and perature of our homes and of our meet­ sion that it seems unfamiliar, but so most homes, we learned the meaning of ings. We need the healing that comes acceptably contemporary to be easily un­ cold. The Chinese are especially strong from forgiving and reaching out to close derstood by the uninitiated Bible reader. on fresh air. Just when one is beginning out the drafts. The great care exercised by the trans­ to thaw out a bit in a closed room or I know a friend whose Christmas proj­ lating scholars in repeated checking and train, someone comes along, throws open ect iliis year is to clear up differences of rechecking has produced an outstanding all windows, and even if the temperature long standing with a friend who no translation that may become an accep­ is 40° outside and raining, I have yet to longer speaks. I know a church that is table pulpit version and lend itself to see someone else dare to close up again. taking time and making real effort to memorizing. -Walter P. Lee We sit helplessly shivering, often finding bring together pastor and people, trying comfort in sitting a bit closer together. to bring to Christmas what Christmas Freddie Gage with Stan Redding, Pulpit Of course, we make our own preparation was meant to be. "Good tidings of great in the Shadows, Zondervan Publishing by wearing more and more sweaters, and joy ... to all people." House, paperback, 125 pages, $.95. the Chinese wear padded garments. Let us tap the resources available for Here is the fascinating story of Freddie the energy and power for light and Gage, the underworld preacher, told in warmth. the language that communicates the raw, You know, there are people freezing hard life of troubled youth. Raised by his !T~ outside in the dark! grandparents on Houston's North Side Book Store Some Christmas gift suggestions you amid its taverns, Freddie Gage soon took could share: Serving Evangelical Friends with to the streets and became a leader of a the best in Evangelical Literature gang that ruled that section of the city. Christ with your children, neighbors. After a marriage that was itself turbulent, A full service Christian Happy, joyous spirit to cheer. he was converted in a crusade series at supply store featuring Reaching out in friendship to those Cambridge and World the Melrose Baptist Church in Houston. Bibles, books from major who need friends. Along with this new life in Christ for evangelical publishers, Invitations to your home and church Freddie and Barbara Gage came a zeal to George Fox Press Sunday to those who are outside your circle. School literature, gifts share their faith with his friends in the and supplies for Service in new and challenging ways underworld. every occasion. to the church and neighborhood. The stories of these young men and A service of the Tenderness-a priceless gift-so rare women-Tony, Sonny, Danny, Chuck, Evangelical Friends Church, and delicate and appreciated. Eastern Region since 1931. Donnie, and others-are shared in these More love. pages in such a manner that the reader Acceptance, including forgiveness. feels the frustrations of troubled youth :!1~ Spiritual Renewal (should be the bonus caught as victims of drugs, crime, prosti­ Book Stare for you and will automatically bless tution, and fear. After enrolling in Baylor Box 176 others). Damascus, Ohio 44619 University in Waco and extensive evan­ Merry Christmas! D gelistic work with churches, Freddie

26 Evangelical Friend Gage finds himself compelled to return to Houston to begin a ministry to the un­ reachables. The Pulpit in the Shadows was found­ ed close to the downtown area and de­ veloped into a work of Christian rehabili­ Friends Write tation and evangelism. This work with Continued youth has received recognition from civic Friends Church (Mt. Pleasant and Can­ groups, educational institutions, and state of emergency was declared where all rights and freedoms of the people ton, Ohio, meetings) and have been ex­ churches. The fact that several of the posed to the publication for a number of young people reached by the Pulpit have were suspended. One year later a new constitution was declared. With it, all years. But only recently have I begun to entered into full-time Christian service is semblances of democratic political orga­ eagerly await its arrival and to take real evidence of its effectiveness. Stan Redding, reporter from the nization have been eliminated, and au­ pride in its professional and intellectual Houston Chronicle, has produced a book thority in all matters was placed in the growth. I am very pleased with the con­ that commands the reader's interest. He hands of President Park alone. tent, layout, and contemporary design states the purpose for the book as an President Park declared a new state of that I see each month. attempt to awaken a large segment of emergency on January 8, 1974. At that While I appreciate the periodical very the church-ministers and laymen alike time it was deemed that any opposition to much, the motivating force behind my -to the realization that such problems of or criticism of the constitution was writing to you is a specific article that crime and drug abuse do exist in our punishable by 15 years in prison. Since appeared in the July issue. I have been cities and it is the church that can offer that time at least six Christian pastors tremendously moved and excited by the the principal solution to these problems and preachers have been sentenced to 10 article, "In Search of Delight," by Kara -Jesus Christ, the Son of God. and 15 years of imprisonment. Ham Sok Cole. It appeared as a part of "Two -Galen L. Hinshaw Han, the former clerk of the Seoul Views of the Church," and I have reread Monthly Meeting of Friends-and some­ it at least a dozen times. J. Oswald Sanders, Real Discipleship, times called the "Ghandi of Korea"-has Zondervan Publishing House, 160 pages, himself been arrested on numerous oc­ Mrs. Cole's article is the most articu­ $1.25. casions for his outspoken criticism of the late expression of the feelings of a "free" The former general director of the Over­ lack of democracy in South Korea. At Christian spirit that I have heard in a long time. Her escape from the hangups seas Missionary Fellowship gives us a this writing, he is under arrest and his of legalism, rigid traditionalism, and the topical devotional exposition of the Ser­ whereabouts are unknown. mon on the Mount. The introduction is Christians everywhere have a rather boxes that "others" put one in is a real a valuable interpretation of the sermon stubborn saying that "Man does not live encouragement to me personally. The law of love is so much more than the as a whole and explanation of some mis­ by bread alone, but by every word that number of times I was in church this conceptions of this part of the Scriptures. proceeds from the mouth of God." For This book is straightforward exposition, many Christians, the Word of God in­ week or the conformity to accepted pat­ written for believers, illuminative and volves freedom to worship God openly, terns of behavior, dress, speech, etc., that have molded my thinking for years. instructive. -Phyllis Cammack without feeling fear of incrimination or persecution. Our Christian brothers in My thanks to Kara Cole for speaking Horace L . Fenton, Jr., The Trouble with Korea are seeking to gain that freedom. to and for me and to you for providing Barnacles, Zondervan Publishing House, Any comment that indicates that Korea her a forum. paperback, 144 pages, 95¢. is "Christian," in my opinion, serves to RICH THOMPSON This is a unique and soul-searching book thwart that quest for freedom and, in Director of Alumni Affairs of meditations. The author, who is fact, encourages the rest of the Christian Malone College general director of the Latin America world to forget about the deep wounds Canton, Ohio Mission, was urged to rework some that exist there. devotional articles he had written for the I understand full well that the EVAN­ Sunday School Times and The Latin GELICAL FRIEND is, in this case, quoting America Evangelist, which a close a news release from another source. PIANO STUDENTS, friend felt were well worth publishing in However, I think that Friends every­ TEACHERS book form. Mr. Fenton hesitated at first where ought to be aware that Christians Now a course you have dream­ because he felt that much that is written in Korea-and Friends in Korea-are ed about. A complete course is not really worth reading. undergoing difficult times. I would like to for piano based on the old hymn call for the prayers and continuing sup­ tu nes. Play hymns from the very Barnacles are a very serious deterrent first lesson; develop your talents to a ship's progress and are sometimes port for Christians in Korea during this for the glory of the Lord. Books undetected until the ship is unseaworthy. severe trying of their faith. One through Four available. Also Mr. Fenton compares life to a ship. DoNALD L. MooN " Hymns in the Concert Style," "Too often the pure faith which God Chairman concert arrangements of thirteen meant His people to manifest has become Friends World Committee beloved hymns plus two original overgrown-encrusted with barnacles " for Consultation compositions on grades two to and it has happened so gradually th~t Indianapolis, Indiana three level. Excellent solo num­ most have not noticed. "The trouble bers. Only $3 per book plus 25 cents shipping charge. Satisfac­ with barnacles is that they do their dead­ tion or your money back. ly work whether or not they are seen." 'In search of delight' The author emphasizes our inability I'm taking this opportunity to write to Order from: to comprehend the glory that Jesus left you and express my appreciation to you Mary Jo Moore to come to this sinful world and calls us and your staff for the excellent job you 286 Poland Ave. to deep love and devotion for God. are doing with the EVANGELICAL FRIEND. Struthers, Ohio 44471 -Carol H . Lee I have been a lifelong member of the

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