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6-1-1983

Herald of Holiness Volume 72 Number 11 (1983)

W. E. McCumber (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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AN EDITORIAL

AZARENE STATISTICS for In America several large denomi­ all age-groups. We must learn, at the 1 982 report a total of nations are reporting losses in local level, of all the program materi­ N582,259 children and youth enrolledchurch membership. It may be ob­ als available for our use. There is in our Sunday Schools, which repre­ served that their losses result in part much more available than many of sents 53.60 percent of the total en­ from a decline in Sunday School en­ our Sunday School workers realize. rollment of 1,084,258. When one rollment during the past years. Our children have a right to a well- considers the mighty potential of The youth of our church are a planned class period and to the best more than a half-million children and present responsibility. The Division in program materials. They also have youth to the future of the church, of Christian Life, through Children’s a right to have a teacher who can they are our greatest asset. and Youth Ministries, is producing skillfully interpret the lesson to them. The majority of these children are the finest in literature and programs Our children also have a right to a from our Nazarene families and thus for our children and youth. People teacher with genuine Christian com­ form a part of our Nazarene heri­ with special skills in these areas are passion. The one hour on Sunday tage. We have a basis for genuine dedicated to the writing and publica­ spent in the classroom of the Sun­ rejoicing in this wonderful army of tion of the most adaptable and doc- day School becomes the total re­ potential leaders. trinally sound literature to be found ligious instruction period for many Our youth assure the church of its in any church. children and youth. They need our future. These are the college stu­ All of this must be interpreted at fullest compassion and care. We sa­ dents of tomorrow who will become the local level. We must continue lute the great host of Nazarene our future faculties and adminis­ training teachers and teaching chil­ workers throughout the world who trative officers, pastors and evan­ dren. We must continue the pro­ are performing this important as­ gelists, general leaders and skilled gram of providing good facilities for signment. □ laymen who supplement the minis­ try as well as the army of mis­ sionaries who girdle the earth with the saving message of our Lord. In countries dominated by Com­ munism, efforts to suppress the church have been more difficult than first supposed. Many of these areas have been allowed to hold their reli­ gious services. However, all Sunday CONSIDER “THE MIGHTY POTENTIAL School classes for children and OF MORE THAN A HALF-MILLION youth, as well as any form of re­ CHILDREN AND YOUTH . . ligious training, have been sus­ pended. The authorities realize the church will die with the passing of the present generation.

by General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland

HERALD OF HOLINESS H. Armstrong Roberts SPoiie, 00 0 , (jUommy I by SUE PRENTICE

HELD HER ON MY LAP and said, “Love.” She aches and deep sorrows. Illness, broken homes, way­ smiled and repeated, “ Love.” I said, “ One.” She ward children, death, unfaithful mates are just a few of Iresponded “Tlvo!" I smiled at her childish association the causes of their grief. If we love as Christ loved, we and said, “Another.” She giggled, pointed her finger at will care, we will try to understand, we will endeavor to me, and said, “ M om m y!” I had a good laugh as I real­ help bear one another’s burdens instead of criticizing ized that “another” sounded to her like “mother.” and condemning. I was teaching my baby daughter, just barely two, her However, true Christian love must go a step further. first Bible verse— simple yet profound: "Love one an­ This is the hardest love to achieve. Jesus also said, other” (John 15:12). In her childish mind it came out, “Love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44). This means lov­ “Love two, M om m y!” ing those who injure us, loving when we don’t under­ Now, years later, as I reflect upon her words, I want stand, loving when it hurts to do so. It may even mean to change one letter, making it “too” instead of “two,” loving someone in the church, or family, who is, per­ for I realize that to be a successful Christian and haps unknowingly, hurting us. This kind of love takes mother I must learn to "love, too, Mommy.” prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus didn’t What did Jesus mean when He said to His disciples, say, “Love your enemies,” and stop there. He also gave “Love one another”? Did He mean simply for them to instructions as to how we can do that when He said, love each other as friends and fellow laborers together? “Pray for them ... do good to them.” For when we pray Or as family, since some of them were related? If so, for them with a sincere heart, we learn to love them as that is not a very hard command to follow. It is easy to Christ did. Our grief turns to joy; our hate, to love. love those who love us. Then, we receive power to “do good to them.” But Jesus added, “As I have loved you.” How did He Jesus taught by words a n d example. The same love? If we are to love as Christ loved, we will also love Christ whose lips commanded, “Love one another,” those who are unlovely— those who are bound by sin also said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what and Satan. We must reach out to them with love and they do” (Luke 2.3:34). This was said as He suffered the compassion as Jesus did. They are the ones for whom greatest agony of all mankind—death on the cruel Christ died: “ For the Son of man is come to seek and to Cross. He truly practiced what He preached. save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). This may in­ Just as Jesus taught by words and example, so must clude loving those who do not return our love. They I. “Children learn what they live” is an anonymous yet may even be openly opposed to us. but remember the popular quote today. Example is the greatest teacher words of Jesus, “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile our children have. If our children see love expressed in you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil words, attitudes, and deeds, first at home and then against you falsely, for my sake” (Matthew 5:11). reaching out to church and community, they are much The kind of love Jesus was talking about also more apt to become loving adults themselves. reaches out to those who are hurting. People today, How good it is to teach our little ones Bible verses. Christians as well as unbelievers, have many heart- But it must be more than merely saying the words. If I want my daughter to follow the teaching of Jesus and SUE PRENTICE is a pastor's wife from Little Rock, Arkan­ “Love one another,” I must truly “love, too, Mommy!” sas. □

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of Bible Quotations in this issue: W. E. McCUM BER, Editor in Chief Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quotations from the following translations IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor are used by permission: MABEL ADAMSON, Editorial Assistant (NIV) From The Holy Bible, New International Version, cop yrig h t © 1978, by New York International Bible Society. Contributing V. H. LEWIS • ORVILLE W. JENKINS (TLB) From The Living Bible, © 1971 by Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, III. Editors: CHARLES H. STRICKLAND • EUGENE L. STOWE WILLIAM M. GREATHOUSE • JERALD D. JOHNSON General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene HERALD OF HOLINESS (USPS 241-440) is published semimonthly by the NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, 2923 TROOST AVE„ KANSAS CITY, MO 64109. Editorial Office at 6401 Cover Photo: by Norm Paschal The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions to Photo I.D.— Kelly Hutson, bride; Rebekah Yazel, niece of Nazarene Publishing House. P.O. Box 527, Kansas City, MO 64141 CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send us your new address, including ZIP code, as well as your old address, and enclose a label the bride, of Marietta, Ga. from a recent copy SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $5.50 per year. Second-class postage paid at Volume 72, Number 11 June 1, 1983 Whole Number 3375 Kansas City, Mo. Litho in U.S.A.

IN THIS ISSUE OUR GREATEST ASSET...... 2 THE NYI TODAY...... 14 General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland Bruce Oldham “ LOVE, TOO, MOMMY!” ...... 3 LET THE HOMECOMING PARTY BEGIN Sue Prentice FOR MY PRODIGAL...... 16 LETTERS...... 4 A Nazarene Pastor CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES...... 5 RUN AFTER PEACE...... 17 General Superintendent Jerald D. Johnson Book Brief Virginia Volk Thompson TRUST GOD AND IT WILL BE A GOOD DAY!...... 5 THE EDITOR’S STANDPOINT...... 18 Poem C. Neil Strait W. E. McCumber LET THE CHILDREN COME...... 6 BY ALL MEANS.. .20 Childhood Conversions Miriam Hall A Call on Time Irmgard L. William LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER...... 9 Hazel C. Lee IN THE NEW S...... 21 A NUPTIAL PRAYER...... 10 Poem Jack M. Scharn NEWS OF RELIGION...... 30 A HERITAGE UNCHANGED...... 10 Larry Leonard ANSWER CORNER...... 31 “ IT REALLY WORKS”: An Interview with Harlan Heinm iller...... 12 LATE NEW S...... 35 John Denney

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ABORTION FIGHT URGED charter members of one of the early ducted there. A holy atmosphere The massive “baby hunt” brings churches. Father, formerly a Meth­ hovered over the area. It made one to my mind something all Christian odist, and Mother, formerly a Bap­ want to remove his shoes as he en­ people should fight against— mas­ tist, joined as charter members of tered the gate. sive abortions. It’s about time we the Culleoka, Tex., Church of the My wife was reared at Abilene, tried to put a stop to this needless Nazarene, just 20-odd miles from Pi­ Tex., which also holds some fond murder. If we don’t, one day there lot Point, in 1912. Many old-timers memories of the early church. The may not be any babies to “hunt." may remember this little church, college, which later burned, was at Loretta Meadows though it has been gone since World Hamlin. The Cisco camps were Greenville, West Virginia War II. I was also privileged to be great. My wife was a neighbor to Sunday School superintendent of L. L. Hamric (known as the “Fiery HAPPY HERITAGE the Culleoka church in later years. Frenchman”). Since Buffalo Gap As I read the Herald today I Being only 30 miles or so from the was only 16 miles away, my wife and bowed my head and thanked God old Peniel Holiness campgrounds I often slipped away from the Ab­ for my Nazarene heritage and His and the site of old Peniel College, ilene church to attend a service at goodness to me and my family. I do where many of our early leaders at­ Buffalo Gap. We loved to hear not claim to be the oldest or most tended school, I heard many of the Brother H. C. Cagle sing, though he mature Nazarene living today, but I pioneers speak as I grew up. I vis­ never quite caught up with the pi­ feel fortunate to have been born into ited the Scottsville camp quite often ano. Sister Mary Lee Cagle was also a Nazarene home and community. until I moved out of the state. At that a wonderful person. We had the My parents were not charter time there had been more than 75 privilege of visiting in their home, a members of the church, but were annual holiness camp meetings con­ (Continued on page 20)

HERALD OF HOLINESS CHB CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES by General Superintendent JERALD D. JOHNSON

NE OF TH E GREAT SH OCKERS o f today is to How appropriate that in the middle of a quin­ learn that so many of yesterday’s assumptions quennial holiness celebration the church should take Ohave fallen by the wayside. For example, when in 1976time out to also celebrate children’s ministries. The the General Assembly voted to establish a separate two celebrations are compatible, and they are both ministry just for children, it did not first go into a scriptural. Our church of the future deserves special debate on the subject of “pro-life period”; it was as­ attention today. All of life is important. Concerned sumed. Although there are apparently many in today’s Christians can be no other than pro-life for the unborn society who have altered their stance on this issue, the and pro-spiritual-life for the young. church chooses to strengthen its position by positive Our ministry to children and youth will continue to and constructive means. This is underscored by the be an eloquent and clear expression of this firm con­ fact that Children’s Ministries is now the largest single viction. □ ministry functioning at Nazarene International Head­ quarters. This reverence for life with special concern not only for the preservation of babies from the time of concep­ tion, but for their spiritual development beginning at Trust God and It Will Be the time of their birth, has now found expression in an a Good Day! all-out effort that is mobilizing the forces of the entire church. The massive hunt for babies has been priority I saw them in large letters, for the Church of the Nazarene this spring. This is, however, only one part of a total year of activities that the work of my eight-year-old daughter. has been designated the “ Year o f the Young.” "TRUST GOD AND IT WILL BE A A concern for improving the quality of life for chil­ GOOD DAY!" dren is not new in the church. The very gospel we She had written them on a school paper, preach has this as an implied objective. Children may Simple! Bold! Childlike! know about the Savior and His love for them. This in I needed them that morning — itself brings peace and contentment even to a child. But the same gospel is preached to the child’s parents. for an uncertain day, And when its claims are accepted it becomes the anti­ a dreaded appointment. dote to division, abuse, and all the other evil influences My wife needed them — that are prone to be destructive to the home. to lift the gloom of a week’s illness; The bottom line simply reads that when Mom and to set life back in perspective. Dad are both committed Christians, life is better for the children. A highly trained team of dedicated professionals A child's faith — heads up the Children’s Ministries of the denomina­ Nurtured at the altar of the church; tional Headquarters. Throughout the church, districts taught from the pages of God's Word; have likewise become highly selective in choosing lead­ encouraged to trust through prayer! ership for their children’s programs. This has resulted And now, it comes back in a greater number o f our local churches giving careful to minister to parents, to adult anxiety, attention to securing the right leaders who can suc­ cessfully carry on these ministries. to etch itself upon our memory All of this adds up to the fact that our young people to be drawn from ever and again.

are not receiving secondary consideration in the Thank You, Lord, for children — Cnurch of the Nazarene but that their needs are placed For their love, at the top of the list of priority concerns. their simple faith, This is, of course, an investment with an assured their trust. dividend. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs — C. NEIL STRAIT 22:6). It is also following the example of our Lord Jesus Grand Rapids, Michigan himself who said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14).

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Later, at the age o f 12, I spent ti weeks with my evangelist father ii summer revival meeting conducted a tabernacle in Atwood, Okla. T first night of that revival I went tot altar and was genuinely converted In that rural area there were lai watermelon fields and natural swi ming holes for myself and about boys, ages 11-14. Three nights later 40 of us were lined up on the front r

Thane Minor of four sections, 10 boys in each 9 Finance Division Director tion. W hen my father gave the al Kansas City, Missouri call, I started at one end of the li and, in succession, asked each boj Miriam J. Hall In the living room of the Nazarene Director of Children's he wouldn’t go to the altar to be sav parsonage at Durant, Okla., in 1920, Ministries They “fell” at the altar almost 1 Kansas City, Missouri my mother sat on the floor surround­ dominoes, one after the other, a ed by cross-legged five-year-olds. She went down the line speaking to ef “ Let the children come to Me.” was telling us the importance of loving one. That is still a very vivid menx Can children be saved? Should they Jesus and having Him in our life. be converted? If so, at what age? Is a and one for which I am extrem When she completed her talk, she childhood conversion ever real or last­ grateful. One of the boys in that grc then prayed, paused, and asked if we ing? was Lester Dunn, who later served wanted to speak. Immediately a little These questions have been hotly de­ many years as head of the Depa girl across from me spoke up and said bated for decades by theologians, pas­ ment of Fine Arts at Bethany Na she wanted to live for Jesus. The little tors, parents, and children’s workers. rene College, and who, to this day boy next to me also expressed his de­ Depending on the prevailing mood of one of my closest friends and Chi sire to be happy with Jesus. By this the times, opinions have varied from tian brothers. time I was feeling an emotional surge “children are wicked sinners and must that was a strange mixture of slight be converted at the earliest possible fear and ecstatic joy. I blurted out in time” to “children have no under­ my childish manner, “I love Jesus.” standing of spiritual truths and can­ Later that morning, I was on the not make a meaningful commitment Mark R. Moore to the Lord.” front porch and saw my father ap­ Education Services Secretary The inspiring stories that follow proaching. I jumped off the porch and Kansas City, Missouri ran to meet him, holding up my arms clearly indicate that the Holy Spirit My father, J. Erben Moore, wasp places few time limits on His work in in joy. He picked me up, threw me in tor of Houston First Church at human lives. He not only can, but does the air, and held me to him. time of my conversion. He had cal speak to the hearts and minds of chil­ I remember so distinctly telling him Evangelists Jarrette and Dell Aye dren. At varying ages, in various situ­ that I had said, “I love Jesus.” I also for a two-week meeting. A special c ations, and with the support of con­ remember the thrill of recounting the dren’s service was held during cerned parents, pastors, and teachers incident and the question I asked him Sunday School hour in every revi who “guide” rather than “force” a when I finished: “Daddy, am I saved conducted by the Aycocks. Along v decision, boys and girls can respond to now?” Having heard him preach of be­ other boys and girls, I sat on the fr God in a life-changing way. ing saved, this was an experience my pew. Mrs. Aycock’s stories held I trust as you read these stories you young heart also desired. spellbound. When she finished tell will think about the children you He was a very wise man. He did not us what Jesus could do for us, her I know, and will determine to be one of tell me I was saved, nor did he tell me band continued the message and those who—through your life and I was not saved. He simply told me fered an invitation for us to knee teaching—will let children come to that he loved me very much and that the altar and accept Christ as Sav Jesus. he knew Jesus loved me too. A number of us stepped the short This initial experience in my quest tance to the altar and knelt in pra of salvation was profound and lasting. The parents and Sunday Sch

HERALD OF HOLINESS ichers who sat behind us gathered pray, and enjoy being in the church, with Jesus Christ as Savior. During iund us. By instruction and prayer, helped me to remain sensitive to the the Sunday School hour, Mrs. Aycock iy led us to a clear decision to accept Holy Spirit and His leadership in my spoke to us in the opening exercises of list personally. life. the Junior Department and that is Mter the service, the evangelist when I was actually saved. nedour family for dinner. As Moth- For several years there were ups and was completing the dinner prepara- downs, with many trips to the altar. ins, she took time to talk with me Charles H. Strickland But through it all, there was a sense of out what God had done for me. I General Superintendent belonging and of fellowship in the Church of the Nazarene itified that I had a joyful feeling and Kansas City, Missouri family of God. jheart seemed bright with light. My All of us little Lunns learned early iest seemed to swell with the fullness In the small suburban community in life the values o f fair play, o f shar­ love as I told her, “God saved me.” I of Brookhaven near Atlanta, Ga., at ing, of economizing, o f making do with member closing my eyes, but the the age of eight years, I attended spe­ limited resources, and (with seven of ;ht and joy of His presence was as cial revival services. The preacher and us children) to expect no pampering or ight as the sun. M other gave me a singer was the famous Dr. Charles D. favoritism. lick hug and a word of encourage- Tillman, an outstanding songwriter There was a minimum of “do” and ent to show her love and approval. and evangelist in the Southern Meth­ “don’t,” but there was an atmosphere Dr. Aycock suggested that I should odist church in those days. He was a of godliness that made us receptive press thanks to God for the food guest in our home during the meeting, when the Holy Spirit tapped us on the id for what He had done in my life, and my mother was the sponsor of the shoulder and indicated that it was ever before did a prayer hold greater special meetings. time to take a stand as individuals. I eaning for me. On the second evening I listened shall never cease to be grateful for In the home, Dad and Mother led us with real interest and conviction as he sanctified parents who taught by pre­ daily devotions and involved us in sang his own famous composition, cept and example the reality of re­ lipture memorization. Their contin- “Life’s Railway to Heaven.” I had al­ demption in saving and keeping ilspiritual guidance, loving concern, ready experienced a growing aware­ power. And what a tremendous debt I id sound biblical teaching helped to ness of God through my mother who owe to the church, the family of God, dde my youthful steps. Their godly was a vital Christian. A graduate of to Sunday School teachers, pastors, ample and influence taught me that Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., she and people, for support during the l Christian life was the happy and was part of the ministerial team that early years of my Christian life. Drmal way to live. went out to organize prayer meetings Blessed heritage! for Dr. H. C. Morrison in some o f his campaigns. At the conclusion of his song and sermon, Mother whispered to me that Rev. Phil Riley Division of Christian Life this would be a good time for me to Phyllis Hartley Brown and Sunday School Director make the final decision to serve God. I NWMS General Director Kansas City, Missouri went forward, and Dr. Tillman helped Kansas City, Missouri me tremendously. That evening I “got One of God’s special gifts to me as a Growing up in a Nazarene parson­ on board” the railway to heaven. Fifty id was the privilege of growing up age on the Northeastern Indiana Dis­ years later, I am still on that way and iaChristian home with parents who trict, I attended every revival service, intend to remain on board until we adthe Bible and prayed with me and regular service, and camp meeting, reach the heavenly station. light me Christian principles. I was year after year. I don’t remember the bo fortunate to have a kindergarten first time I gave my heart to Jesus, but mcher who prayed with us in class I know I joined the church in Alex­ th week. andria, Ind., when I was nine years old When I was four-and-a-half, my M. A. (Bud) Lunn and that my decision to be a Christian Bents attended a revival held at a Manager was largely influenced by my parents Nazarene Publishing House iy small church about six miles Kansas City, Missouri and the faithful laymen in the church­ ■ my hometown. In one of the ser­ es my father pastored. They exhibited ies, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and, My conversion was not a spec­ a relationship with Jesus Christ that ring the invitation hymn, I asked tacular transformation from darkness was attractive and vital. bther if I could go to the altar and to light. I grew up in a Christian home I came face-to-face as an emerging ■y. Instead of discouraging me and where serving God was a way of life. adult with the claims of Christ in a jing I was “too young,” both she Regular attendance at Sunday School personal, deep way. At a girls’ camp, I limy father went with me to pray. and worship services, prayer meeting, surrendered my life to Jesus. A few Inever got away from the impact o f and revivals was taken for granted. weeks later, I was sanctified at camp i incident. In the years to follow, When I was a nine-year-old junior, meeting. be were times when I broke fellow- First Church in Kansas City held a Sanctification as a doctrine and a jiwith the Lord. But this experi- revival with Dr. Jarrette and Dell Ay­ reality in my life seemed elusive. My R, along with the help of parents cock as evangelists. During the reviv­ spiritual yardstick, by which I mea­ llSunday School teachers who en- al, I was convicted of sin and realized sured my state of grace, was whether I rraged me to memorize scripture, my need of a personal relationship loved—not hated—my sister. The

JUNE 1, 1983 7 evangelists always said holiness had to tual impact of that moment. Its influ­ heart. W hen invited, he left his seat, work and for me that translated into ence brought me to a point of decision came down to the altar, and gave his whether or not I loved Marilyn at any at age 15 from which I have not since heart to God. Again he came to the given time. deterred. altar for a com plete consecration. At the age of 17, I found inner re­ Jesus is all the world to me. The Since that day, God has blessed him sistance to letting God plan my life. memories of His early leadings con­ and his life in an unusual way. After debating internally the issue of tinue as fresh reminders of His faith­ Most boys would have been satis­ God’s will and my will, I surrendered fulness in all of life’s experiences. fied to wait for mature years before again to His will to let Him plan what attempting church work. Not so with He wanted. Reeford. He immediately joined the In my sophomore year at college, church and asked for a job. The only Dr. G. B. Williamson came as our re­ Orville W. Jenkins job then open was the secretaryship of vival speaker. I remember the morn­ General Superintendent our Sunday School. In this capacity he ing I knelt in College Church and, Church of the Nazarene has served well, so well indeed that Kansas City, Missouri with my mind and heart consecrated, when (just recently) we organized our received the Holy Spirit in a deep­ The Church of the Nazarene con­ Nazarene Young People’s Society, we ening way. ducted a revival in my hometown could think o f no one who would make Looking back, I am eternally grate­ when I was eight years old. The us a better secretary of this organiza­ ful to those who helped me find and evangelist was Dr. A. G. Jeffries, a tion. We gave him that job, and he is follow God’s will. I could never have small man with white hair who wore doing it with characteristic efficiency planned a life half so interesting or pinched-nose, rimless glasses secured and faithfulness. varied as He has. I’m grateful to the by a black ribbon to his coat lapel. He But the best of our story is yet to scores of faithful laymen, ministers, attracted large audiences and many come. At the time Reeford was saved, evangelists, and missionaries who were converted and sanctified. there was not a Christian in his home. greatly influenced me, not only in Dr. Jeffries had been a lawyer and His mother and stepfather had known finding the Lord in His reality, but in judge before his conversion and enter­ God at one time but for years had been challenging me to follow Him to the ing the ministry. My parents spoke of backslidden, wandering farther and uttermost. his logical preaching and power o f per­ farther in sin. We heard the mother’s suasion. contrite confession that she was far­ The night of my conversion is still ther from God than she had ever been very clear in my memory. I recall the before. Today this mother, with her preacher describing how Satan would husband and a daughter, are happy in Wilbur Brannon Pastoral Ministries Director be bound with chains and cast into the their Savior’s love. A year ago there Kansas City, Missouri bottomless pit. I can still hear those were no Christians in this home; now chains rattling. there are four. It was M other’s Day. Dr. J. B. Chap­ Later on, while in high school, I Parents, learn a lesson from Ree­ man, general superintendent of the turned from following Christ, but the ford Chaney, and do all you can to Church of the Nazarene, was guest influence of my childhood conversion bring your children to Jesus while preacher that morning. I was six years never left me and contributed to my they are young and impressionable. old. Even at that young age, I was sen­ coming back to the Savior as a young “Remember now thy Creator in the sitive to God’s presence. man. days o f thy youth,” is a scripture that I don’t remember his sermon, but I needs to be stressed in this day of remember his invitation: “If your abounding wickedness. The devil has mother is living and you would like to The following article first appeared in his traps set for our young people; let honor her by publicly declaring your the January 15,1930, issue of the H er­ us do our utmost to save them before love for her, come and stand at the ald of Holiness. they are caught, remembering that altar.” Dr. Chapman then asked those when we bring the young to the Savior, who knew they would meet their SAVING A LIFE we are not only saving souls for mothers in heaven to step back from by Joseph M. Pierce heaven, we are saving lives to shine on the altar, and for those who wished to earth. see their mothers in heaven to kneel. A few months ago, 12-year-old Ree- For the first time I knelt at the altar ford Chaney was just an ordinary boy, with a desire to be saved. In that mo­ running up and down the streets of Little did the writer of the above, ment I experienced the relief of know­ Loudon, like dozens of other little fel­ Joseph Pierce, dream that someday, ing God’s forgiveness. lows. Loudon has so many boys she 12-year-old Reeford Chaney would be­ As Mother and I walked back to the may well be pardoned for not paying come Dr. Reeford Chaney, district su­ parsonage that morning, she affirmed particular attention to one. But God perintendent of the Virginia District. my commitment by saying, “Now you sees diamonds where others see only No wonder that Jesus urges us to have Jesus in your heart to help you be clay. “LET THE a good boy.” Reeford was early in life drawn to CHILDREN I soon learned that His help must Sunday School and became a regular COME”! have my cooperation. Though I wan­ attendant. He frequently stayed for dered from Him during my early church services. One day something teens, I never got away from the spiri­ the preacher said touched his young Reeford Chaney

8 HERALD OF HOLINESS our children because of boarding school, but the chil­ dren in America are also separated from their parents because of the incredible demands placed on the fam­ LOOKING ily: peer pressure, the deadly inroads of poor TV pro­ grams, the influence of the occult, the brainwashing of rock music. Even the demands of chauffeuring the OVER MY children to music lessons, ball games, and church- related activities can cause a fragmentation of family life. This is unfortunate, for the preschool child needs SHOULDER special nurturing during the years when he is being prepared, even in his subconscious, for life in this 20th by HAZEL C. LEE century. Parents must have a feeling of “worthwhile­ ness” as they train their little ones in the way they should go, so that when they are grown they will have POET has put man’s life span into a few words: good memories from which they can never fully depart. I;— A Thou;— Thank God, we taught our children to pray. We did We;— not encourage them to pray only for specific answers, They;— but helped them realize that a loving Lord cared about Small words, but mighty. what happened to them, even if He did not always In their span bring a special gift or heal a sick body. We tried to show Are bound the life and hopes of man. them an example of unwavering faith no matter what In our marriage and through the birth of our three the circumstances o f life. children we have passed through the first three stages. Each night when they were very little I sat by their Today we are in the fourth, especially as we experience beds and sang the old songs I used to hear my grandfa­ the joy of being grandparents. This fourth stage is full ther sing. As I rocked my babies, I hummed to them of nostalgia. As our children marry, have their own often. We read fairy tales and modern stories, such as families, and converse more and more freely, we realize “The Little Engine That Could,” so often they could the impact of the little phrase, “If only . . .” and the repeat them by heart. We told them long, continued pathos of the fact we cannot say, “Next tim e.. ..” This stories. My husband told an elongated tale of “The article will be very personal as I think about our chil­ Copper Kettle” that just about wrung his imagination dren’s early years, many of which were in the land of dry! (Continued on page 10) India. All of our major decisions regarding our children were made with much prayer and earnest seeking of God’s will. We did what we felt was best at the time. There were mistakes, of course, but the intent was for their good. Even without the wealth of knowledge now available to young parents, we poured much love and hours of “quality time” into their impressionable minds and hearts. In Deuteronomy 6:7 we are admonished to revere God’s commandments and are given these instruc­ tions: “Thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy chil­ dren, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” So very much of a child’s inclination toward God and his basic life-tone is instilled during his early, formative years. As we read about the controversy over whether prayer—vocal or even silent— should be allowed in our public schools, we realize how very important it is to teach our little ones to pray and for them to hear us pray often. Nothing can take away the imprint of an example in the home. Hearing the Bible and Bible stories read, and having their many questions an­ swered, give children a grip on truths that are indelible whether the creation theory is taught in school or not. Parents cannot expect even the Sunday School to do it all. As missionaries we faced the dreaded parting from

HAZEL LEE is the wife o f the pastor o f First Church o f the Nazarene in Pasadena. California.

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We had an old wind-up Victrola on which we played children’s songs and many other types of music. Some­ times I would have the children paint or crayon a pic­ ture of what the music said to them. That was a fasci­ nating activity. We played games together by the hour; we worked jigsaw puzzles; we played charades amid much laughter. Our dinner hour was regular (no place to go out on the mission field) and I always had candles and flowers on the table. We took them on special trips and out-touring in a tent. Birthdays meant a “com­ pound celebration,” with cake and ice cream for all those who lived near us. Christmas gifts were ordered from home far ahead of time, with relatives sending wonderful boxes to be stored away with anticipation. Each Christmas morning, we wrapped up in warm blankets and went out in the starlight to sing carols to UESDAY, September 17, 1923, Nazarenesbd the Indians on our compound. How we crammed love filing into First Church of the Nazarene inKj and laughter and “specialness” into those first six Tsas City, Mo. An air of expectancy pervaded the saJ years! Our children were No. 1 . .. primary . .. doubly tuary as Dr. R. T. Williams, general superintend! so as we looked ahead to future separation. rose to begin the proceedings. History was beingmal Our older son, Gary, reached out to the Bible in his Nazarene Young People’s Society was born. desperate need during the 444 days of being impri­ One by one, delegates responded to the district^ soned in Iran. Our lovely daughter, Gayle, touches the call. Seventeen districts were represented. Only26i lives of others with a beautiful gift of hospitality. The dividuals voted in preliminary business mattersp other night, our younger son, Grant, thanked us for taining to the convention organization. Yet, fromthl giving him a true sense of priorities in life. humble beginnings, from these dedicated Nazarei Young parents, buy up all the opportunities you can, interested in ministering to our youth, has comeNa for time slips away as “silently as a field mouse through rene Youth International, ministering to young pen the grass.” There will come the moment when child­ in 65 nations through 5,707 local organizations. hood’s toys will be put aside, the moment when the The spirit of that first convention, chaired by Rev little toy soldier and the little toy dog will wonder what Howard Rowe of Brooklyn, N.Y., gave a special herit “has become of our Little Boy Blue since he kissed and parentage to our youth organization that has them and put them there.” lost its impact. Between the lines of the formal rec Today, we try not to look back over our shoulder too of business proceedings of that day runs a disti often. Lovingly, we accept the joy of a growing rela­ witness to the presence of the Holy Spirit, andaui tionship with our three children and the beautiful and brotherhood among the participants. The crit challenge of being grandparents to four fine grand­ moment of the election of the first general NYPSp: children. We have learned that no price can be placed ident had arrived. Rev. Donnell J. Smith of North on the value of a hearing ear and a listening heart. □ California and Rev. H. B. Macrory of Pittsburgh? nominated for this strategic position. Now 48 deleg; cast their ballots. Few were surprised at the close suits: Rev. Smith received 25 votes. Rev. Macrory A Nuptial Prayer Forestalling further balloting, in which he might 1 been elected himself, Rev. Macrory requested tha Give us love that will endure — join together to make this initial indication of sup Patient, giving, strong, and sure. for Rev. Smith firm, and elect him by a unanin Free us from selfish, fretful ways. vote. The Holy Spirit made unity of purpose a res Bless Thou our home through all our Shortly afterwards, Rev. D. Shelby CorlettofSo ern California was elected general NYPS secretai days. identical fashion when his opponent, Willard Dav Give us a love that will not fail Western Oklahoma, made a similar motion. Rev. left held that office for a record 13 years. When pressures mount and foes assail, The organization of a general NYPS was laum Love that will bear the weight of care — at the urging of many local and a few district yi Sensitive, kind, alert, aware. societies. They sensed a need for incorporating youth organizat ion into a general branch of the chi Direct us to the good and right. This need had been a keen concern of the Boai We seek Thy ivill as our delight. General Superintendents who called for this Grant us a faith and constancy vention. Early days were not always easy for the in To live in hope and charity. auxiliary. D. Shelby Corlett writes: “ The approvi

—JACK M. SCHARN LARRY LEONARD is director o f Youth Ministries at San Diego, California national Headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene in sas City. Missouri

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e General Assembly was not unanimous. There re- M. Greathouse, and Jerald D. Johnson; one Nazarene ained in the church a strong and vocal group who college president, Dr. Homer Adams; and several dis­ ntinued to oppose its organization. The first four trict superintendents, pastors, college professors, and ars were especially difficult, requiring strenuous ef- General Board members. rtand sacrifice to carry on.” But prayers were prayed These 60 years of direction for NYPS/NYI on the id sacrifice was made. By the convening of the second general level have seen progressive and innovative ac­ eneral Convention in 1928, the work had advanced tion. The youth have played an important role in the emendously with all districts in the United States internationalizat ion of our church. The General Coun­ ling represented. Rev. Corlett’s report was glowing: cil of 1952-58, through great foresight, planned and lod so signally blessed that convention with His implemented the first international gathering of resence and power that the opposition vanished.” teens—International Institute, July 15-21,1958, Estes Since that first General NYPS Convention, God has Park, Colo. This great gathering of 750 Nazarene intinued to provide Spirit-filled leadership through young people and sponsors from around the world was le action of committed, unified delegates. A dis- a strategic step in bringing to our people an awareness nguished group has held the office of president of our of a unified, worldwide Church of the Nazarene. Since outh auxiliary: then, an international teen event has been held every Donnell J. Smith 1923-32 four years. World Youth Congress, 1983, will disciple G. B. Williamson 1932-40 over 2,000 teens from around the globe through simul­ M. Kimber Moulton 1940-48 taneous Spanish/English translation in beautiful Oax- Mendell Taylor 1948-52 tepec, Mexico, this June 20-27. Ponder Gilliland 1952-56 The General NYPS Convention of 1976 highlighted Eugene Stowe 1956-60 the importance of the international church by a name James Snow 1960-64 change. Nazarene Young People’s Society of 53 years John Hancock 1964-68 became Nazarene Youth International. Jim Bond 1968-72 Though the organization has a new name and new Talmadge Johnson 1972-76 council members, the original basis for our purpose of Holland Lewis 1976-80 existence remains the same. Amid all the changes, the Dan Ketchum 1980-85 1939 editorial of S. T. Ludwig, former N YPS general Qualified, creative leaders have provided direction secretary, still summarizes our mission perfectly: “We bugh their service as general NYPS secretary: are conscious that fundamentally youth need God, as D. Shelby Corlett 1923-36 does every adult. Young people need to be gloriously S. T. Ludwig 1936-42 saved and subsequently beautifully sanctified. Youth John Peters 1942-43 need to have a sense of adequacy and security amid the L. J. Dubois 1944-56 turbulent uncertainties of this day in which we live. Ponder Gilliland 1956-60 Here, the church has tremendous opportunity. God Paul Skiles 1960-68 help us not to fumble the ball. There is no substitute Gordon Wetmore 1968-72 for faith in this realm. A greater consciousness of God Gordon Olsen 1972-76 is the one positive way to overcome the increased prob­ Jess Middendorf 1976-80 lems that come up for solution. Here the church needs Bill Nielson 1980-85 to give positive direction and lay particular stress upon Since its creation in 1968, the general office of Youth the crisis of salvation. Freedom from sin and the divine Enistries has been led by Paul Skiles, 1968-74; Mel- infilling of the Holy Ghost will give that sense of power ■McCullough, 1974-78; Gary Henecke, 1978-81; and and adequacy as nothing else will. But we need not irry Leonard, 1982------. stop here. We must go further. We must give to these The importance of the youth organization as a train- Spirit-filled young people an atmosphere and fellow­ Iground for future church leadership has been evi- ship within the church that will help them to build a nt in the makeup of General NYPS Councils. One life, to develop Christian personality, and enrich char­ nncil alone, serving from 1952-58, included current acter. That is a process which will last as long as life Itneral Superintendents Eugene L. Stowe, William itself.” □ “IT REALLY WORKS An Interview with Harlan Heinmiller by JOHN DENNEY ple, their qualities, that touched ji life? My father’s background was Evangeli­ Harlan: Their dedication to I cal Association. They were holiness Lord’s work. They were always avi people. My mother’s background was able to do anything they could fori Mennonite Brethren in Christ. They church, and gave it their best. As were holiness, too, but we were going example, Clayton Kidd, a youngbi to the Evangelical Association church nessman, and a friend of his, anot at time. There were no Evangelical businessman, went up to Mas Association churches on the west side Mich. They visited every home int of Detroit in our general area, so we small town and started a church i were looking around, and found a Naz­ vacant store. arlan heinm iller has arene church only a few blocks from John: Let’s find out a little n set a high standard of excel­ our home. about your life as you got involve lenceH as a lay leader in the church as John: You were a teen when you got N YPS. After that first public spe well as in business. In 1923 at the age involved in the Church of the Naza­ did you get more involved? of 13 he joined the First Church of the rene. What impressed you about the Harlan: Yes. Once a month we hi Nazarene in Detroit. In 1930 he was church? mission service downtown. We j elected local NYPS president. This Harlan: The NYPS* service at six our testimonies there and one of was the first of many elected positions o’clock every Sunday night. older men would speak. We also to come, including district NYPS John: Did you get involved in that jail services, and street meeting president, District Advisory Board immediately? downtown Detroit’s Central P member, and member of several com­ Harlan: Not immediately. But not These were opportunities for missions of the general church. He long after I started attending NYPS, was a General Board member from the president, Clayton Kidd, came to 1952-72. He served on the board of me and said, “ I want you to speak next Detroit First Church for 45 consecu­ Sunday in NYPS.” I said, “Me? I’d tive years. faint. Stand up before a group and say Mr. Heinmiller was employed by something? That’s impossible!” Born General Motors from 1929 until his on a farm, bashful as could be, I felt I retirement in 1975, when he left the could never do that. And I’ll never for­ position of manager, Coordinating get. He walked up to me, put his long and Scheduling—Corporate Product finger right underneath my nose and Planning. Presently, Mr. Heinmiller is said, “ How do you know you can’t? serving the general church in the of­ You’ve never tried.” I said, “Well, I’ll fice of Life Income Gifts Services. have to admit you’ve got something This is where John Denney, editorial there. But, next Sunday? Never! I’ll let director of Youth Ministries, found you know when I’m ready.” So three him to obtain this interview about his Sundays after that I said, “Well, I’ll try teen years in the church and the re­ my best,” Lo and behold, I gave a five- sulting influence on his life. minute talk at NYPS. John: Harlan, when did you first be­ John: What did you feel like when nessing and I would give my I come acquainted with the Church of that talk was over? mony as I had done at NYPS. the Nazarene? Harlan: I couldn’t believe that I had John: Street meetings aren’t Harlan: Our family joined the Naza­ accomplished it. It showed that there mon today like they once were. 1 rene church on Easter Sunday, 1923. was a potential there that I hadn’t re­ happened in a street meeting? So, it’s been 60 years as of this past ally given any attention to. Easter. Harlan: First we met at the cl John: Other than family, and in ad­ John: At that time the Church of for a time of prayer, and then dition to Mr. Kidd, who else was influ­ the Nazarene was new to you? together to the place for the s ential in your teen years? Harlan: We had moved from the meeting. We carried a portable ( east side of Detroit to the west side. Harlan: Elizabeth Rollins, who was with us and did a lot of singing.! my first Nazarene Sunday School ing attracted people in the ares JOHN DENNEY is editorial director for teacher. In fact, it was in her home they would gather to listen. Youth Ministries at International Headquar­ that the Detroit First Church was John: Did you see results? ters for the Church of the Nazarene in Kan­ started. Harlan: Yes, we often did. 0i sas City, Missouri. John: What was it about these peo­ young man stopped to listen wh

12 HERALD OF HOLINESS is way home from a nearby the- was my duty every morning to have a that the beginnings you had in NYPS, His curiosity was aroused by our report by 10:00 to top management on as seemingly small as they were, would Eying and singing. When we were what every one of the assembly plants lead to that kind of situation? And, jgh he went on without a word to had produced the day before. If a plant vet, who could compare the im­ ut we pointed out the new Naza- didn’t make its schedule, say one fin­ portance of leading someone to Jesus church that we were starting ished car a minute, they had to give Christ to reporting even to this impor­ i the street—the Calvary Naza- the reason why. tant group of executives of one of the Church. Lo and behold, he vis- John: Sounds like a lot of pressure. largest corporations in the world? the church and found Christ Harlan: Very definitely. One inci­ Harlan: That’s right, I also felt that e. His name is Drell Allen. He’s dent stands out as the biggest single it was part of my Christian witness to on staff at Trevecca Nazarene moment in my work life, as I recall be fair to people. If I were making any ege. remarks that would relate to the re­ ihn: Tell me how you became a sponsibility o f any one o f those men in er in NYPS. that meeting, I would let them know arlan: The witnessing part really ahead of time what I was going to say. ted the whole thing, and then in- And, while they didn’t always like st in the many zone and district what I was reporting, they appreciated rities was part of it too. Winning the advance notice, which gave them :r young people to Christ and hav- the opportunity to prepare explana­ them take part in the many activ- tions and answer criticism. Working iwas a real challenge and blessing, fairly with people is vitally important, m, of course, we had a lot o f other John: What encouragement would ngpeople’s activities at our Indian you give to the young people of the e District Camp. church today? fan: How did these opportunities Harlan: I have to go back to an ex­ ministry and leadership in NYPS perience that we had every noon. We ) you in your adult years? In terms had a separate dining room where a our profession? group of us involved in future plan­ farlan: I think the strongest bene- ning met for lunch, out at the General ame from the emphasis on proving how the Lord guided, directed, and Motors Tech Center. The design stu­ ithers what Christ means in your prepared me for my future responsi­ dios for all General Motors cars and I think of Rev. E. E. Wordsworth, bility. Three years after I was trans­ trucks were there. That’s where the ) spoke at one of our dist rict young ferred to production control, they de­ life-size clay models are built. The pie’s rallies. He said it’s the chai­ cided to have preproduction planning manufacturing development building se of every Christian, every Naza- staff. I was appointed administrator was out there too. Constant research e layman, to prove by his daily life for coordination and scheduling of for­ in new products development was go­ t Christ is a reality. I accepted that ward planning. We had to determine ing on. So we ate together at noon and [personal commitment. approximately three years ahead what would talk future plans. A man would 'ohn: Could you give us some exam- types of new cars we would have on come in sometimes with a smile on his 5 of how vou did that in vour daily the dealer’s floor. Part of my responsi­ face, and someone would say, “Hi, Joe, ik? bility was to report to the corporation what are you so happy about?" Joe [arlan: Well, it really goes hand in administration committee, which met would say, “Well, you know this partic­ id with Proverbs 3:5-6, which I on the 14th floor of the General Mo­ ular project that we’ve been working kedto early in my teen years. That tors Building. I will never forget my on? Months and years have been put ithe source, really, of my strength, first report. Seated at the head of the into it, finally it works! We’ve tested it lealing with my challenging work- committee was the chairman of the up at Kapuskasing, Canada, in 40 de­ d. I always bowed my head and Board and the president of the cor­ grees below zero and it works. We ied the blessing whenever we ate at poration. Down each side of the table tested it here in our own laboratories, usiness session. And of course, oth- were the executive vice-presidents and and we can say now that it really always had their drinks before the the vice-presidents of every division of works." And that's what I want to say siness meetings, but they’d bring General Motors. I was giving my first to our young people. The Christian iginger ale instead. That was a wit- report of where we stood in forward life has been tested. It really works, ss in itself. planning and what decisions still had when we really give the Lord a chance lohn: Tell us a little about your to be made, to make sure that the new to work through our hearts and lives. tk with General Motors. cars would be in the dealer’s hands on To the NYPS “I am debtor.” Its Earlan: I started in the cost ac- announcement date. As I was waiting challenge and opportunity for active anting section at Fisher Body Di- to be called in for my report, I thanked service provided experience and train­ iion and moved from there to pro- the Lord for the NYPS and my first ing that enabled me to face better the etion control, scheduling materials speech at an NYPS meeting. Because responsibilities of the business world, cessary to build the bodies. I worked I could never have made it before that and to prove by my daily life that ere until 1960 when I got trans- group. I’m sure, had it not been for my Christ is a reality. It really works. □ rred to the corporation central of- early NYPS experiences. 'Nazarene Young People's Society became Nazarene *, in production control. There it John: Who would ever have thought Youth International in 1976.

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HAT HAS 410,000 LEGS, comes in a rainbow reach to all ages, as well as providing a structui of colors, has tons of energy, and stretches activities to attract and retain youth for the churcl W around the world? It’s not a giant centipede, thoughcontinues it to do so today. does have a large body. It’s not a newly discovered Every teenager, college student, career youth,! disease, though it is contagious. It's not a rare species, young adult under 30 is a member o f this vital in because you see it at work all around your church. It’s national organization of 205,000. NYI on the gen Nazarene Youth International, alive and growing in level provides programs, like World Youth Cong the ’80s. and YOUTH IN MISSION, and resources for mini! Nazarene Youth International (NYI) exists to “build like Bible study curriculum and youth books, thrt up youth in Christian faith and in holy character and the General N YI Council and Youth Ministries at to instruct them in the Word of God and in the doc­ ternational Headquarters. Regional and district le? trine of the church” (NYI Constitution). Young people summer camp, Bible quiz tournaments, talent fe from ages 12 to 29 make up NYI around the world and vals. and other large-scale activities furnish youthv in your own local church. Since 1923. when Nazarene opportunities for fellowship and Christian growth Young People's Society was established as our official the local church, NYI gives youth ministry a struct youth auxiliary, the organization has worked to meet to build leadership and relationships that last. the needs of youth on spiritual, social, and educational How does NYI work? A good example can be fo levels. Its motto has been 1 Tim othy 4:12: "D on ’t let in Princeton, Fla., where Ted Underwood has the anyone look down on you because you are young, but tinction o f serving in NYI at all four levels—as set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in local NYI president, the Southern Florida Dist love, in faith and in purity” (NIV). NYI has done much NYI president, chairman of the Southeast Regii to strengthen youth who have benefited from its pro­ NYI Council, and representative to the Generali grams and ministries. Council. Ted and his wife, Sharon, have given the] Yet NYI does more than serve youth; the or­ 19 years of their lives to youth, opening their home ganization equips youth to serve others. The stated their hearts to many who are now doing the sam purpose of NYI is “to bring others to Christ and to pastors or laymen in other local churches. They provide ways for equipping youth for the total mission lavmen, dedicated to a vital vouth ministry thn of the church through worship, witness, ministry, and NYI. fellowship.” Throughout its history, NYI had mobi­ Something’s always happening in youth ministi lized youth in evangelism, missions projects, and out- Princeton Church of the Nazarene. From “aftergli in homes once a month, to youth choir, to rai BRUCE OLDHAM is program director of Teen Ministries money for Bread and One subscriptions, there a and director of Early Youth/Bible Quizzing at International myriad of wavs for youth to be involved. For exan Headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, there are the regular weekly activities: Sunday Sc Missouri. classes, using the Word-Action Series curriculum, a midweek Bible study called "Wednesday Night L currently featuring Growth on the Vine by Mit Pitts as the resource for the study. Many Friday ni find dozens of youth at the church for “Visitation Volleyball,” where teens make home calls with Sunday School teachers, then reunite at the churc an hour of volleyball. Sharon teaches a Sunday St class for college and career youth, putting togethe own resources. Bible quizzing is a big part ol Wednesday evening program, as well as teer volvement in children’s ministries through the ( van program. The puppet team and youth t (Princeton Ambassadors for Christ ) findopportui to minister in Children’s church and in Sunday ship. Many o f the career youth teach Sunday St classes tor children. Many of the youth also sing i Sunday adult choir. And then there are the special events, like Oct fest, an annual emphasis on youth during the Sui of October. Funds for the annual youth retrea raised through a spaghetti supper and auction, items for auction are donated by church busines; and range from nursery shrubs to a front-end t ment and oil change. It's an activity that bring

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trip to Trevecca, and the March “District Teen Day,” which features a "Mud Bowl” and the “Wacky Olym­ pics.” Quizzing has grown from 6 churches involved to 16 this year, primarily because of quizzing activities at We church family together, and keeps the youth camp. The District NYI Convention and Festival of eeds in front of the church. Traveling music groups Arts climaxes the year, with opportunities to excel in ran the regional college, Trevecca, always enjoy a fel- music, puppets, art, and speech. The convention, Ted wship meal with the youth of Princeton. Special emphasizes, is geared to the youth, providing fun activ­ peakers coming through the area often find them- ities and promotion along with the business involved. llves scheduled into a session with the group, as well A district training workshop was begun this year, with icommunity leaders who keep current issues in front tremendous response. fNYI members, helping them form opinions and con ­ Visibility is the key to the district NYI’s success, Ted cisions with a Christian perspective. asserts. “The people on the district realize how vital How does a lay couple do it? Both Ted and Sharon the youth are, and I have a chance to relate them to all tribute their involvement to a real love for youth, district events. Our district superintendent is super ley enjoy being with them. “We feel that if we can supportive, and attends most of our activities himself. lain our youth to be leaders, not only of tomorrow but We're working on finding better ways to communicate {today, we have accomplished something great for with our churches, though, to make things even better. fed” Ted affirms. “We do our best to just be our- The teens and career youth look forward to getting rives.” together across the district and we want to be sure they Adedicated group of youth sponsors and teachers at get every chance." binceton surround the Underwoods in their work. Pa- What are their dreams for NYI at the general level? fence is stressed, as well as sensitivity to problems, Ted points out his desire to help leaders and teachers inland Sharon provide the example for them, “with a with new resources, especially for college/career youth, none as busy as that in the parsonage,” Sharon as- and to get their input on what they need. He sees a ifts. “But we love listening to them. Every time I put need for more “big events” for youth, like WYC and batch of brownies in the oven, our youngest son GREENLAKE '82. Sharon is quick to affirm the great lows the ‘kids’ are com ing over. I spend a lot of time, impact GREENLAKE '82 had on her as she and Ted », writing letters to teens who have gone off to col- served as family group leaders. "The college/career Igeorwho have moved on. Ministry never stops.” youth who did not attend are anxious for another holi­ The Underwoods also work to get t he teens involved ness event like it!” Ted exclaims. leadership. Responsibilities are delegated, and As long as there is an NYI, you’ll probably see Ted euth learn how to plan activities. Their emphasis and Sharon Underwood involved. “God has blessed us tips youth see that “God needs them as much as He with a big home, and we want to use it for Him. Youth teds adults.” Ted’s honest approach maintains a high work has never been a chore for us.” The goal of NYI is wel of account ability and trust. Having opportunities to duplicate and multiply leaders like the Underwoods krGod’s strength to work through them has helped among youth. They are just an example of NYI leaders Bn and young adult leaders to seek G od’s will in all across the church today. heir decision-making. “I’ve always said that any church that doesn't have What about the district NYI? Ted lists a full sched- something going on for teens is a dead church,” Ted ieof exciting activities for Southern Florida youth— claims. As long as Ted—and Nazarene Youth Interna­ imps, a Regional Family Day at Disney World, a fall tional— has anything to say about it, the church—and bck-in at a bowling alley (over 300 attended), a "V IP” youth ministry—will live on! □

JUNE 1, 1983 15 group of Nazarene pastors prayed that our child woii live and be normal. And he was. He grew up in a N a a rene parsonage and heard from the first day of U birth that he was a wanted child. He was privileged! be loved by the congregation his parents serve! Church people in every pastorate prayed for hii taught him the Word of God in Sunday School ad vacation Bible school, remembered him on his birtl HE FAR COUNTRY makes counterfeit promises day, and cherished his family. In more than one plan of adventure and charm to the late teenager. he had substitute grandparents who loved him as ifh TThis call of the wild misdirects his natural need forwere their own flesh and blood. Though the famS independence and takes him to frightening places and probably moved too often, it was a loving househok produces strange conduct. Without the commitment of always strengthened by the people of God in every na a personal relationship to Christ, his worldly, imma­ congregation. ture friends pressure him into sinful conduct that His teen years included the full range of youth actit could forever ruin his life. ities like retreats, youth camps, district IMPAC1 It happened to my son. At 17, like the prodigal of the groups, and helpful youth leaders. But then somethin) Bible, he packed his belongings and asked me to help happened. Emotional and spiritual distance came hi him move his meager possessions on Christmas Day. the family. New acquaintances, often secret school Sinful rebellion moved him to a nearby community, friends, were cherished. And for him, those long-hdi but it was more than a million miles away in my heart. home values turned into narrow restraints. His end was the pig pen with the noisy nights of rock- Let me tell you how this parent felt. My world crum music, the marijuana joints, and the alcoholic drinks. bled. Early in the experience, I discovered that I mus Morning brought him to the realities of not enough make my son more important to me than the opiniom food, no one to care, a drug-filled brain, and a wrecked of my parishioners. I often asked God why I hadbea clunker. born. Every siren reminded me that I did not knot Let me tell you about his beginnings. He was a where my wandering boy was. Long periods withou wanted baby. For months before his birth, the physi­ communication reminded me that he could be dead,o cian warned that this fetus had a blood problem so he that a family emergency could be over before we couli could not survive; and if by some miracle he did live, he contact him. When I prayed, the heavens seemed a would not be normal. Six weeks before his birth, a brass, and the enemy reminded me o f a thousand fault

16 HERALD OF HOLINESS my parenting and pastoral assignments. Every time prayer partners. Since we are a part of God’s forever met a committed Christian teenager, I felt a new family, we know how to bear each other’s burdens to ipth of depression. My broken heart was worse than the throne of God. You will be amazed at the strength lypain I have ever known. you receive from your Christian brothers and sisters. But I learned some important lessons. Expect a miracle. Of course, your young person is Never give up. God has a thousand ways and about as capable of spoiling his life. In fact, he may have already any folks who can help your child home to God. made destructive choices that will affect the remainder ometimes we pray, “ D on’t let him go.” But in His of his life. But God still lives; He has many ways of isdom, God may answer our prayers by letting him go making new life out of brokenness, despair, and en­ i the dead-end st reet in the far country. Remember, slavement. Life is not over. lat awesome creation of a free will is chased by the Let me tell you how it is now at our house. Five years m of God and the memories of home. have passed. A caring local church loved my son back Count on the church. The people of God in your to God. Our faithful God never let him go. Now our lurch are your partners in saving your children. Of relationship has been healed and my son is a joy of my lurse, some of them are a little strange; a few of God’s life. Christian friends across the denomination stood imily may even be judgmental and harsh. But the vast with us in our prayer vigil. Today a faculty, adminis­ lajority are taking every painful step with you, and tration, and staff of a Nazarene college are nourishing ley will surround your children with their prayers. my son in the faith. It could be possible that God is Evaluate your self-blame. It is only natural to ask, calling my son to a special work. My gratitude to God Where did I miss it?” But there is nothing to gain and to His church can never be measured. ith lengthy self-punishment that says, “I could have Right now, through circumstances, conscience, and Dne better.” If you were wrong in your parenting ef- memory, God is calling your prodigal child home. Dou­ irts, confess your sin to God and ask for the forgive- ble your love. Hide the hurt from your child. In every essofyour child. That act in itself can be used by God way he will allow, keep up the communication. And ibring you closer to your child. But if you did the best believe in the power of the love of your church family to du knew to do as a parent, leave your past in the bring your son or daughter home to God. ands of God and face the future in faith. Perhaps tomorrow, or the next day, you will be able Share your hurt. Few people will want to hear all the to say, “Quick ... we must celebrate with a feast, for etails, but no pain can be carried all alone. In the this son [or daughter] of mine was dead and has re­ rayer meetings at your church, request the people to turned to life. He was lost and is found” (Luke elpyou bear your burden. Ask a chosen few to be your 15:22-24, TLB ). Let the party begin. □

f o be classified as high stress: she’s an elementary public school teacher. And by nature, she’s an outgoing per­ IUN AFTER PEACE son, excited about life. Sound like you or someone you know? Many busy Christian women can relate to what Virginia Thomp­ son has to say, and her advice to slow down and plan time to relax and commune with God is something most of us in today’s frantic-paced world need. Her emphasis that we are each responsible for choosing our activities appeals to me, since so often we—by not VIRGINIA VOLK THOMPSON exercising self-management—allow other people, situ­ author ations, or forces to decide our day for us. She touches on the expected matters: nutrition, devotions, exercise. And she meddles, getting into “time wasted going to Y ENTIRE LIFE was crippled due to stress,” the closet. . . and finally running out not knowing how confesses this author, “but God has brought I looked.” Of course none of us ever come home to “the ne a long way and has taught me some practical and frustration of all those unworn clothes lying on the imple truths about maintaining peace and living a bed.” appy life .. . Crippling stress will not remain where She is a member o f Boise, Ida., First Church and her rod’s peace abounds.” pastor, Jarrell Garsee, commends the author as “a joy­ Like so many women today, Mrs. Thompson had at ful Christian, a triumphant traveler, and a unique and ■ast a triple load: a family, a job, and church activities effective author.” And I recommend the book! □ hat included either syncronizing the travel schedule — Evelyn Stenbock D accommodate three teenagers and her husband, or Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City cting as chauffeur, in some instances. Her job would To order, see page 23

JUNE 1, 1983 17 STANDPOINT

THE CARRIER

A most encouraging passage of Scripture is found in may desert us when sickness confines us to a bed* Isaiah 46:3-4. There God says: wheelchair. Not our God! From birth to death—an “Listen to me, 0 house of Jacob, beyond—He is faithful to His people. He is a God ft all seasons, a Lover whose goodwill abides through a all you who remain of the house of Israel, changes. you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have carried since your birth. That God bears us throughout our lives does not meai Even to your old age and gray hairs an easy passage. Birth is traumatic, with its own kini I am he, I am he who will sustain you. and degree of pain. Old age is difficult. Gray hain I have made you and I will carry you; mean more than a color change— they mean declinioj I will sustain you and I will rescue you" (NIV). vision, hearing, balance, and strength. Diminish^ vigor is often attended by increasing aches and pains Think of it! God carries His people from the womb to And between birth and old age, life is filled with hai the tomb. His invisible and powerful hands bear us ards. Ours is a world where anything can happen! through our entire lives. From the cradle to the grave, anyone at any time. “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are But we are promised unfailing resources and rescue ft the everlasting arms” (NIV). the journey! God will never let us go, never let us dowi Some who cherish us in our youth and strength may His mercies will be new each morning. He promiss forsake us in our age and infirmity. Some who value us strength for the day. Along the loneliest, roughes when our assets abound may despise us if misfortune stretches of life’s road He is present with us to “earn strips them away. Some who share our days of health “sustain,” and “rescue.” Praise His name forever!

WHAT'S DOWN THE ROAD?

In my possession is a Quadrennial Register of the the issue of the case; they are not swayed by the Methodist Episcopal Church, dated 1852. It contains a peculiarities of a sect, but are from different re­ church directory, a synopsis of the General Conference ligious denominations, and many of them are pos­ that met in Boston that year, an abstract of the Disci­ sessed of highly cultivated minds, and all of them pline, and some statistical information about other de­ eminently qualified to testify. They not only an­ nominations. nounce the fact of having actually attained the Listed among the preachers are some giants of the blessing of Christian holiness, hut give us the in­ holiness movement in America—Asbury Lowery, Jesse teresting details of the process by which they at­ Peck, John Inskip, Sheridan Baker, R. S. Foster, B en­ tained it; and though differently educated and sur­ jamin Roberts, Daniel Steele, and J. A. Wood, to name rounded by different classes of circumstances and a few. influences, there is a surprising agreement in A full-page advertisement offers for sale a book titled these details. Riches of Grace, “a volume containing the experience of Can you imagine such a volume being offered in over 60 persons on the subject of BIBLE HOLINESS.” Methodist register today? Is there not a salutary wai The book contained 450 pages, was “neatly bound in ing here for us? Are we in danger o f quietly letting di cloth,” and sold for one dollar. the fervent preaching, teaching, and witnessing of h( Moses Hill, pastor of First M.E. Church, Hartford, ness in some o f our churches? Will the day comewb Conn., in an endorsement of the book, wrote: the advertisement o f such a book in one of our offic The moral integrity of all these witnesses is publications will be a rarity? Forbid it, Almighty Gi such that the positive testimony of any two of We are called to preserve and propagate the doctrine them would be sufficient to establish any fact in a entire sanctification. May we not stammer on thest court of just ice. They have no personal interest in ject!

18 HERALD OF HOLINESS >me who cherish us in our youth and strength may forsake us in our age id infirmity. Some who value us when our assets abound may despise us nisfortune strips them away. Some who share our days of health may ssert us when sickness confines us to a bed or wheelchair. Not our od! From birth to death— and beyond— He is faithful to His people. He is God for all seasons, a Lover whose goodwill abides through all changes.

t HEARTENING LETTER ithout revealing the name of the writer, I want to struggles since, but there is that certainty of the are with you one of the most heartening letters I fact of my redemption based on His Word. ve received in all my years of ministry. It came from Then in recent months I have been hungry to friend with whom I have worshiped and worked in know with certainty that God has sanctified me. ysgone by. and whose life and ministry were often a Many times I have committed and believed, but essing to my soul. still there was hunger and uncertainty. On Sunday ... I want to tell you how much your ministry afternoon, this past November 14,1 had to have an meant to me during our fall revival and also the end to it. I went into the bathroom at home (of all fall revival in 1979 when you were here speaking. places!) and suddenly I knew that I am His and Both times I had significant encounters with God His Spirit cleanses and fills my heart. What a that have been life-changing. glorious release! Prior to 1979 I had struggled often, because of past Thanks so much, Bill, for your faithful ministry failures, with the feeling that I never could be out of God’s Word. .. . forgiven completely, that I had presumed upon That letter means more to me than thousands of dol­ God’s grace too often in younger days. Your mes­ lars could. “Encounters with God that have been life- sages on "He is able to save to the uttermost” were changing.” Friends, that is what preaching is all about, a milestone. While praying at the altar, I realized and it makes the preacher’s life worthwhile. And to that God had forgiven me completely, not because think that it happened to one of the finest men I know [deserved it but because of His love. I have had excites me to praise the Lord with all my heart!

:LUNG TO THE FISH athaniel Hawthorne and his wife, Sophia, were en prophet, and he begged for the mercy he was reluctant wteto England. On board ship with them was a cer- for Nineveh to receive. in transcendent alist named (). W. Wight, who proved “The wages of sin is death." That is the harsh reality ibe a genuine [test as he incessantly aired his views, into which every person is immersed who defies the iographer James Mellow writes that “even the usu- will of God. Whatever one hopes to gain by fleeing llypatient Sophia wanted to ‘fling him to the fishes, God, or thinks he has gained while seas are calm and ibaptize him in realities.” ' he is at rest, the storm and the whale are not far in the hat’s what happened to Jonah. Desperate sailors future. The cost of disobeying God’s will is vastly issed him overboard in an effort to escape the storm greater than the cost of doing His will. lat threatened to capsize their ship. A “ great fish” Well, if it was hard on the prophet, it wasn’t easy for ulped the disobedient prophet down, and Jonah found the fish either. How relieved the poor creature was to imselfbaptized in realities. offload its unwanted cargo. “The Lord spoke to the he prophet had fled his assignment, only to learn fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.” How hat you can run from God but you can't outrun Him. do you spell relief? U-p-c-h-u-c-k. fith seaweed wrapped about his head and hydro- Then “the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the sec­ hloric acid threatening to engulf him, poor Jonah re- ond time.” That's the greatest line in the story. Jonah is lized that the way o f the t ransgressor is not only hard, now baptized in the reality of God’s patient, fathom­ lis dark and sour and lethal. From the belly of the fish less mercy to sinners. The misery of sin, the glory of e prayed. To his credit, he swallowed his stubborn grace—those are the worst and best realities into tide much as the fish had swallowed the indigestible which life can be immersed. □

JUNE 1, 1983 19 (Continued from page 4) largest church on our district; while I ask the critics of the NIV and RDB, our youngest son is assistant to the “ Have your critical attitudes big two-story ranch house. The Ca­ manager of a Christian Book and prompted anyone to read the Bible gles came into the Nazarene church Supply store. in its entirety?” (If anyone desires to with the delegation from the Holi­ Yes, I am happy to be associated contact me directly, all the address ness Church of Christ in 1908. with such a great denomination. I they need is listed at the end of this At one time my work led me to think I'll remain a Nazarene! ^e^ er') a . Ralph Boxell New Mexico where we discovered James D. Bentley, Sr. Clinton, Missoui the nearest Church of the Nazarene Nampa, Idaho to be a home mission church 50 STORM REGRETTED HELPING THE HUNGRY miles away. Many times we were Thank you for your fair, concise, With conditions as they are, I tempted to seek a church of another and scholarly evaluation of the think it would be good if the mem­ denomination closer to home. Reader's Digest Bible. It was so bers of our church would fast at Through God’s prompting we chose good that I clipped it and pasted it in least one meal a week and turn in to make the 100-mile round trip my RD Bible for the benefit of “gen­ the cost each Sunday into a fund for each Sunday, and sometimes twice, erations yet unborn." The storm of hungry and needy people, and dis­ as I was on call at the hospital where protest over this new translation or tribute to the missionaries to help I worked. One cold Sunday morning condensation is in line with what has their needy people. Then, too, it we drove the 50 miles to find only greeted other attempts to depart would be good if we would refrain seven persons in Sunday School; from the KJV, which the Pilgrims re­ from evening snacks and turn that in six of them were members of our ferred to as “that instrument of Sa­ to help needy people in our own family and the other a visitor from tan.” Many described the GNB as community and city. With conditions Minnesota who chose to spend his one of “Satan’s tools.” like they are, it seems our only hope. winters in New Mexico. Out of my own resources I made With insecticides, bleaches, and Without being boastful, I feel that copies of the GNB available to preservatives, if something isn’t God has rewarded our faithfulness several people with this invitation, done we will all die with cancer. If the to the church. We have one son who “Why not try this new version? I’ve farmers would do away with big ma­ is a youth minister in California; one found it interesting.” I used the same chinery and insecticides, and em­ son who is serving his second term method with the NASB. In both in­ ploy people to do field work, it would as NYI president of the Alaska Dis­ stances, several people read the Bi­ solve the unemployment to a de- trict; our only daughter is active in ble. 9ree- Mrs. Elvira Kent the music department of the second In the spirit of brotherly love, may Minneapolis, Minnesota

A CALL ON TIME by IRMGARD L. WILLIAMS

LOVELY, warm spring day brought the painters A few months passed. As we called upon the family, to our parsonage to paint the outside of the new we still saw no results. Ahome we had just completed. Among them, I noticed aAnd then one day the painter’s wife called. Her hus­ middle-aged man who wanted to make conversation as band had had a heart attack, and he wanted the pastor I welcomed them. Before long, he related that he was to come. Immediately, my husband went. He dealt with glad to see our church doing well. I could detect some him gently on this and succeeding visits, and soon he interest and as I inquired more, he unraveled this story. was well enough to be placed in a semi-private room, He and his family were members of our denomina­ but without a decision for Christ. Soon he would be tion in a distant city and had just moved to this city. home on his way to recovery. They had been Sunday School teachers, but had be­ Later the pastor’s phone rang and he quickly an­ come slack, careless, and cold until bad habits entan­ swered the painter’s request. “Sure, I will come right gled them, and here they were—apparently without a away,” and as the pastor arrived, he sensed a hungry desire to get back into church. soul who wanted the peace he had once known. They But I detected a hunger and quickly extended an talked and prayed quietly, and the pastor left the invitation to him and his family to visit our church. painter with the assurance that peace with God had been made. IRMGARD WILLIAMS is the wife of the pastor of the Hen­ derson, Kentucky, church. She is a first grade teacher and a The happy pastor quickly made his way to a pay free-lance writer. telephone in the hospital lobby. He phoned the painter’s wife and relayed the joyful news that her hus­ band had made peace with God. D y The pastor returned to his office where a call was waiting for him. Could he come to the hospital to help S a v e S o m e " a family facing death? The painter had just died. □

HERALD OF HOLINESS to Rico, and Latin America. He served with the Spanish-American Nazarene Seminary in San Antonio for 25 years, as dean, professor, and president. He has written for the Heraldo de San- tidad, as well as for Sunday School cur­ riculum and various holiness books. He currently serves as professor of theol­ ogy and philosophy and director of the Spanish Religious Studies program at of Directors of the YMCA of Central Nazarene Bible College in Colorado PEOPLE $ 0 Montgomery County and is treasurer Springs. of the Kiwanis Club of Norristown. Nazarene Youth International is ex­ 1 m m cited about the ministry opportunities AND PLACES k m U a He serves on the Philadelphia Dis­ trict Ways and Means Committee and that await Nazarene youth at WYC. For is publicity chairman for the District more information concerning WORLD Yvonne Smitley NWMS Council. □ YOUTH CONGRESS ’83, contact H a tfie ld , editor of kin­ Mike Estep, director of the event, at dergarten curriculum in W illia m C . M iller, librarian and as­ 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO Children’s Ministries at sociate professor of theological bibli­ 64131, or your district NYI president. International Headquar­ ography at Nazarene Theological Watch for further WYC updates in fu­ ters of the Church of the Seminary, received the doctor of phi­ ture issues of the Herald of Holiness. Nazarene, was recently losophy degree in higher education ad­ □ inducted into Pi Lambda Theta at the ministration from Kent State Univer­ CLENDENEN UNDERGOES University of Missouri in Kansas City. sity on May 8, 1983. His dissertation is HEART SURGERY Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor titled: “The Governance of Theological Dr. Carl Clendenen, society for professional educators. Invi­ Education: a Case Study of Nazarene superintendent of the Or­ tation for membership is based on Theological Seminary, 1945-1976.” egon Pacific District, had scholastic achievement and leadership He also has earned a B.A. from Mar­ major heart surgery April ability. Mrs. Hatfield recently com ­ ion College and an M.L.S. from Kent 12, 1983, in the Good pleted Early Childhood certification State University. Prior to assuming his Samaritan Hospital in and is pursuing a Ph.D . in cu rricu lum position with the seminary in 1978 he Portland, Ore. Bypasses and instruction with an emphasis in was catalog and acquisitions librarian were performed on four major blood early ch ildh ood. □ at Mount Vernon Nazarene College. vessels to the heart. R e v . J im Palmer, He, his wife, Brenda, and two children The doctors were pleased with his re­ pastor of the Manteno, reside in Olathe, Kans., and are mem­ sponse to the surgery. His recovery 111., church, has been se­ bers of College Church. □ from the operation is expected to be lected as team leader for complete. □ the Rotary Club Group — NN Study Exchange to San­ RODRIGUEZ RETIRED MINISTERS tiago, Chile. Team mem­ SELECTED ENJOY THE HERALD bers follow a study program designed to TO SPEAK AT WYC give understanding of the economic, In a recent mailing to some of the cultural, and in stitu tion al life o f the The General NYI retired Nazarene ministers, Dr. Dean host country. Council and the staff of Wessels noted that complimentary Rev. Palm er, his w ife, A lice, and tw o Youth Ministries has an­ subscriptions to the Herald of Holiness daughters, Tara and Aimee, served as nounced the selection of were provided by Nazarene Publishing missionaries to Columbia, 1976-1979. Jose Rodriguez as one of House. Immediately, letters and cards They have served the Manteno church the special speakers for of appreciation were received. Anyone WORLD YOUTH CON­ inclined to take the Herald of Holiness for the past th ree years. H e is also chairman of the Manteno Youth Advi­ GRESS ’83. The event is scheduled for for granted would have that idea ex­ June 20-27, 1983, in Oaxtepec, Mexico. sory Council, member of the Manteno pelled by these expressions. Rev. Rodriguez will be speaking dur­ Mental Health Center Human Rights • A retired evangelist wrote, "Having ing the Tuesday morning Bible study read the Herald of Holiness since 1924, Committee, and is vice-president of the for teens from Central and South it is a part of my life. It gets better and local R otary Club. □ America who will be arriving on M on­ better." Rev. G eo rg e A . S m a ll, Jr., pastor day. Throughout the week, he will work • A former missionary wrote, “I want of Norristown, Pa.. First Church, was wit h Hal Perkins, author of L eadership to express my appreciation. I am nearly awarded the 1983 C ivic A ch ievem en t Multiplication, in presenting the mate­ 95 years old and on my way to heaven.” Award by the Greater Valley Forge rial in Spanish to the “family group” • Another writes, “My wife and I Chamber of Commerce. George was leaders. Rev. Rodriguez will also be have enjoyed reading the Herald of Ho­ one o f five selected in recogn ition o f heavily involved with other translation liness for 50 years. We appreciate the his service to th e c o m m u n ity . T h e and Bible-sharing responsibilities. gift.” award was presen ted at the C h am ber’s A graduate of Pasadena College, • Still another, “It is so good to be Annual Awards Dinner on March 23, with a master’s degree from Trinity able to keep up with the work of the 1983. University and doctorate degrees from church." A 1975 graduate of Eastern Naza­ the University of Texas and Bethany • From Brazil comes, “God bless rene C olleg e, he a tte n d e d A s h la n d Nazarene College, Rev. Rodriguez has your continual effort to get out the Theological Seminary in Ashland, been a minister in the Church of the Good News." Ohio, before com in g to N orristow n. H e Nazarene for 33 years. He has served as NPH workers and the H erald staff is currently the president of the Board an evangelist in the U.S., Mexico, Puer­ are heartened by such expressions. □

JUNE 1, 1983 21 OUR COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES © Open Your Children’s Eyes... MANC CELEBRATES AGRICULTURE’S ROLE The agriculture program at Mid- America Nazarene College recently es­ tablished a new spring tradition. On March 31, the agriculture program sponsored a banquet to highlight its *II»M emphasis and commitment to use agri­ culture to combat world hunger. Agri­ culture's significant contribution to the to a Needy World! campus, community, and country was CHILDREN’S MISSION also noted. EDUCATION farmland Industries Research Farm A NEW, COMPLETELY REDESIGNED director, Gene Pope, was the keynote five-year cycle that explores the "big speaker. Special music was provided by ideas" of mission. a southern gospel quartet, the Mowerv Farmland Industries Research director, 1 983-84— Culture Gene Pope of Kansas City, addressed Four, which consisted of MANC agri- and Mission the banquet. augwaw. culture students. Mr. Pope challenged the 60 students and guests to be proud m l a m of their Christian commitment and be­ om^t^^Hssior^TLWKri liefs and talked about the future of American agriculture. According to Andy Jones, an Iowa ju­ nior agribusiness major and president of the student organization, “We want­ ed to establish a tradition for our club Supporting the leader in presenting this year's program is a MISSION and campus in pointing out United STUDY KIT containing: States agriculture's contribution to the Loader’s Study Guide— 12 complete world and America in which one out of study plans filled with interesting and every five American jobs depend.” exciting teaching ideas. The club honored its graduating se­ Mission Study Sheets— at least one "Pressure Fax" m aster for every study niors who will enter the agricultural job provides an a ctivity th a t will challenge I)r. Steve Forsythe, agriculture pro­ market. Special activities centered your children. fessor, presented graduating senior and around the week of March 28—April 3. Teaching A id s— games, colorful visu­ outstanding Agriculture Club senior als. maps, pictures, a n d discussion A tour by the MANC agricultural stu­ member Tami Jo Bonnell of Aztec, sheets. dents to various agricultural operations N.M., with a certificate of merit. Tami U-4019 15.95 in Kansas and Missouri, a campus ag­ is the first woman agriculture gradu­ NOTE: If purchased at your District Assem­ ate. riculture display, and other activities bly or Convention ...... O nly $13.95 Prices sub/ect lo change without notice (live V ’ M1 Interest to ( hildren's Mission Education in ) ()l R Church

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promoting MANC’ agriculture were scheduled. T h e agricultural faculty o f Dr. Steve Forsythe, Prof. Lawrence Goodman, and Prof. Charles Morrow made pre­ sentations at the banquet honoring the outstanding agriculture club freshman and senior. Graduating agricultural se­ niors Tim Vogel (Minnesota), Tami Jo Bonnell (New Mexico), Terry Lawson (Missouri), Jeff Jakohitz (Minnesota), Kevin Driver (Minnesota), and Jeff Martin (Missouri) were elected into honorary life membership in the Pictured in the foreground are: (1. to r.) Mrs. Curtis Smith, wife of college presi­ MANC Agriculture Club and were dent, R. Curtis Smith; Dr. Smith; and Dr. R. R. Osborne, who were among the presented special plaques designating special guests. their status. □

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APPOINTMENTS AT TNC At the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees of Trevecca Nazarene Col­ lege, two administrative appointments were approved. Don F. Irwin, a 1965 Trevecca mathe­ matics graduate, was named director of Management Information Systems. Ir­ win will direct the current programs and develop new administrative uses for the computer. He has been mana­ ger of Systems Development at First Coordinators of Mount Vernon Nazarene College's local campaign for the “On the American Bank in Nashville. A Florida Road to E x cellen ce” p roject in clu d e (fro m 1.): Dr. William J. Prince, president of native, he is a captain in the U.S. Army- MVNC; Mr. William Stroud, president of First Knox National Bank; Mr. Don Steele, president of Cooper Energy Services; and Mr. Edward Mann, assistant to National Guard, and is a board mem­ the president at MVNC for development. ber of the Nashville College Hill Church. He and his wife, Rena (Hug­ MVNC LAUNCHES LOCAL Prince said courses are currently gins), have two children, Chris and FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN scheduled in all the classrooms from 8 Cynthia. He began his duties April 1. a.m. through 5 p.m., and on Monday, The community cam paign-for Richard E. Egnor, currently Title III Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. He Mount Vernon N azarene C ollege's a m ­ coordinator, was named registrar and said the college is facing a classroom bitious “ On the R oa d to E x cellen ce” director of Institutional Research ef­ shortage because no new classroom program was launched at a kickoff fective July 1. Egnor succeeds Dr. E. buildings have been constructed since breakfast meeting on April 19. The Drell Allen, who will retire and will be the twin-classroom buildings, Faculty granted emeritus status. $1.5 million fund-raising effort is to fi­ and Founder’s Hall, were completed in nance a m u ch -n eeded cla ssroom b u ild ­ A 1970 graduate of Ttevecca, Egnor 1971. Since that time, he said, M VNC’s ing on the MVNC campus. holds a master’s degree from Scarritt. enrollment, the number of courses He is a m em ber o f P h i B eta Lam bda Under the direction o f coch airm en taught at the college, and the number Honor Society. Prior to joining the Tre­ William Stroud, president of First of faculty and staff have all more than vecca staff in 1979, Egnor had been a Knox National Bank, and Don Steele, doubled. Currently, the college has over pastor, youth pastor, and associate pas­ president o f C oop er E n ergy Services, 130 full-time faculty and staff and an tor as well as manager of an electronics the local campaign will run for 30 days enrollment of 1,023 students. firm. Mr. Egnor has played a major role and seek to collect $300,000 in pledges Over $855,000 has already been in on-campus computer development. toward the overall goal o f $1.5 m illion. pledged toward the new building, He and his wife, Brenda (Hartsfield), Stroud and Steele will direct the ef­ mostly by the Board of Trustees, fac­ and their two children, Dianne and forts of four key division leaders who ulty and staff of the college, along with Brad, are active members of Nashville will help conduct the campaign. The the 552 churches on the college’s edu­ First Church. □ division leaders are: Jam es M cE lroy, industrial; W alter R u bin, com m ercial; Joseph Street, professional; and Rich­ ard Murray, individuals. During the breakfast meeting Stroud IBook Briofs coupon stressed the im portan t eco n o m ic and See page 17 for description. educational contributions MVNC has Please send copies of made to the community since the col­ lege was founded in 1968. He told the RUN AFTER PEACE campaign leaders that over 25 percent by Virginia Volk Thompson of MVNC’s students come from Knox a t $ 1.50 e a c h to: County and m ost stay and w ork in the 48 pages area after graduation. He also men­ „ Paper ___ tioned that m any peop le in the c o m ­ D a te ______1983 munity w ho w ork full tim e are c o n ­ N a m e . tinuing their education by taking Street courses in such areas as com p u ter s ci­ City _ ence and business through MVNC’s State/Province______Zip Evening S ch ool program . CHECK or MONEY ORDER Enclosed $ Speaking to the campaigners. Dr. CHARGE (30-day) TO: □ Personal _ . other account William J. P rince, presid en t o f M V N C , mentioned that the success of M VNC’s Evening S ch ool program is on e o f th e Clip and Mail TODAY! significant reasons w hy the new cla ss­ NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE • Post Office Box 527, Kansas City. Missouri 64141 room building is essential.

JUNE 1, 1983 23 GRAY, BOB A BECKY: Dakota Dist. Camp, June 21-26 •READER, GEORGE, H. D.: Reserved, June 20-26 GRAY, DAVID A REBECCA: University Park, IA (Iowa State Holiness RICHARDS, LARRY A PHYLLIS: Winslow, IN, June 3-5; Evansville, IN Camp), June 30— July 20 (Diamond Valley), June 12; Bedford, IN(Englewood Baptist), June GREEN, JAMES A ROSEMARY: Louisiana Dist. Camp, June 7-12; 26 p.m. Hendersonville, NC (Camp), June 30— July 10 ROTH, RON: Eldon, MO (1st), June 7-12; Bowling Green, MO, June GRINDLEY, GERALD A JANICE: Bannister, Ml (United Meth.), June 14-19; Reserved, June 21— July 3 12; Caro, Ml, June 19-26 RUNYAN, DAVID: Wichita, KS (Westwide), June 3-5; Reserved, June GROVES, C. WILLIAM: Mercer, PA, June 1-5; St. Clairsville, OH, June 17-21; NW Illinois Dist. Boys’ A Girls’ Camp, June 27— July 1 7-12; Upper Sandusky, OH, June 14-19 SEMRAN, KIM A CINDY: Monroe, Ml (1st), June 20-24 HAINES, GARY: Des Moines, IA (Eastside), June 4-8; Houston, TX SHIREY, DWIGHT: Waynesburg, PA (1st), June 26 :* s * x h (Bel Aire), June 10-12; Fawn Grove, PA (1st), June 18-22; SMITH, DUANE: Mooresville, IN, June 1-5; Reserved, June 7-1S; Dundalk, MD (1st), June 25-29 Arthur, NE (Sandhills Holiness Camp), June 24— July 4 HALL, CARL: Tallahasse, FL (1st), June 14-19 SMITH, HAROLD A ORPHA: H astings, M l, Ju n e 13-19; Lapeer, VI, Ev a n g e l is t 'S HAYNES, CHARLES A MYRT: Carthage, TN. June 1-12 Ju n e 20-26 HOWARD, RICHARD: Uxbridge, MA (1st), June 10-12 STEVENSON, GEORGE: H aw thorn, PA, Ju n e 7-12; Caro, Ml (Lapeer JACKSON, CHUCK A MARY: Chickamauga, GA (1st), June 7-12; County Holiness Camp), June 19-26 slates Illinois Dist. Camp, June 20-26 STREET, DAVID: W h e e le r W l, Ju n e 7-12; Evansville, IN (Beacon), JACKSON, PAUL A TRISH: Concerts in Nevada A Colorado, June 1 -5; June 14-19; Syracuse, OH, June 21-26 Reserved, June 6-7; Concerts in California, June 8-10; Paradise, SUTTON, VEL A ARLENE: D enver City, TX, Ju n e 6-11; El Dorado CA, June 11 -16; Concerts in California and Arizona, June 19-28; Springs, MO, June 14-19; Georgia Dist. Youth Camp, June 20-25 ADAMS, MICHAEL D.: Reserved, June 7-27 Show Low, AZ (White Mountain), June 29— July 5 TAYLOR, CLIFF: Kenai, AK (Nikiski), June 6-12; Fairbanks, AK, June ARMSTRONG, CHARLES, R.: Douglas, GA (Gaskin Springs Camp), JAMES, RANDY: Crossett, AR, June 7-12; Sheffield, A L June 14-19; 13-19; Anchorage, AK, June 20-26 June 9-19 Peru, IN, June 20-26; Selma, IN (New Burlington United Meth.), TAYLOR, DAVID: Cedar Springs, Ml, June 14-19 ARMSTRONGS; LEON, LINDA & FAMILY: Greensboro, NC (Concord June 27— July 3 •TAYLOR, MENDELL: B lo o m in g to n , IN (B roadview ), June 21-26 Friends), June 13-19, Wisconsin Dist. Boys’ & Girls' Camp, June JOHNSON, RON; Concerts in Washington A Oregon, June 5-12; TAYLOR, ROBERT: Clendenin, WV, June 7-12; Tennessee Dist. Camp, 20-24 Concerts in Montana, June 25-29 June 13-19; Charleston, WV, June 21-26 ATKINSON, DEAN & PAT: N. Arkansas Dist. Boys’ & Girls' Camp, June JONES, TERRY: N. Arkansas Dist. Camp, June 7-11; Fayetteville, AR TRIPR HOWARD: New Iberia, LA, June 9-12; Lake Charles, IA 6-10; Council Bluffs, IA (Community), June 14-19 (1st), June 12; S. Arkansas Dist. Youth Camp, June 13-17; (College Park), June 14-19 BAKER, RICHARD C.: Parkesburg, WV (Martown), June 7-12; Pasadena, TX (1st), June 19 a.m.; Houston, TX (Springbranch), TUCKER, BILL A JEANETTE: Bruceton Mills, WV, June 10-12 Winston-Salem, NC, June 14-19; Charleston, WV (Wes.), June June 19 p.m.; Jonesboro, AR (Woodsprings), June 22-26; Fort VARIAN, BILL Traverse City, M l, Ju n e 1 -5; Lo u is ian a Dist, Camp, Jure 28— Ju ly 3 Smith, AR (Southside), June 28— July 3 7-12 •BALLARD, DON: Memphis, TN (Whitehaven), June 8-12; Shelbyville, JUSTICE, MEL A DONNA: Marysville, OH, June 7-12; Ashland, OH, WADE, E. BRUCE: Greenville, TX (Peniel), June 7-12 TN (1st), June 14-19 June 14-19; Wadsworth, OH, June 21 -26; Akron Dist. Girls’ Camp, WALKER, LAWRENCE: Minford, OH, June 3-5; Pomeroy, OH, June BEARDEN, LES: Broadtop, PA (1st), June 1-5; Dayton, OH (1st), June June 27— July 1 14-19 19 KEENA, EARL: Reserved, June 14-26 WELCH, DARLENE: Brazil, IN, June 5 BEATY, BRYAN; BEATY TRIO A RANDY: Dallas, TX (Casa View), June •KNIGHT, JOHN: West Texas Dist. Camp, June 13-19; Kirbyville, TX WELLS, LINARD: Greenville, TX (Peniel), June 7-12; Blossom, TX, 7-12; Crowley, LA (Ebenezer Camp), June 24— July 3 (1st), June 21-26 June 14-19; Kewanee, IL (Grace), June 24-26; NW Illinois Dist BELIEVERS; Washington Court House, OH (Scio County Crusade), •LAKE, GEORGE: Reserved, Month of June Boys’ Camp, June 27— July 1 June 13-19; Nebraska Dist. Camp, June 22-26 LASSELL, RAY A JAN: North Star, Ml (Camp), June 16-26 WILLIAMS, NEVIN: D aw son, MN, M ay 3 1 — Ju n e 5; Silvis, IL, June BELL JAMES A JEAN: Lubbock, TX (1st), June 26 LAWSON, WAYNE: Reserved. June 1-18 8; Reserved, June 20-30 BLUE, DAVE A DANA: Intermountain Dist. Camp, June 19-26 WILLIAMS, LAWRENCE: Enid, OK (Maine), June 6-10; Maple Grove. BOCK, DON: Lawrenceburg, IN (Ludlow Hill), June 7-10 LAXSON, WALLY: Wrightville, GA, June 8-12; Trenton, OH, June 17-19; Reserved, June 20-26 MN, June 13-19 BOONE, FORD: Valley, AL (Langdale), June 14-19; Oxford, MS LECKRONE, LARRY: Seymour, IN (1st), June 1-5; Boyne City, Ml WISEHART, LENNY A JOY: K en tu cky Dist. C am p, June 13-19; Illinois (Union), June 21-26 Dist. Camp, June 20-26 BROOKS, GERALD A JUNE: McAllen, TX (1st), June 5-12 (Holiness Camp), June 10-19; Bourbonnais, IL (College), June 21-26; Lima, OH (Community), June 28— July 3 WOODWARD, S. OREN A FAYE: Savannah, GA (1st), June 12-19; BROWN, FRED: Jeffersonville, IN (1st), May 31-J u n e 6 Savannah, GA (United Meth,), June 21-26; Riverdale, GA (Tim- BROWN, ROGER: A lbion, PA, Ju n e 5; Eldon, MO, Ju n e 7-12; Indi­ LECRONE, JON A BETH: Kingman, AZ, June 4-15; Milwaukee, OR (1st), June 21-26; Concerts in Oregon, June 27— July 10 berlake), June 28— July 3 anapolis, IN (Fall Creek), June 14-19; Charleston, WV (South WYLIE, CHARLES: Caddo, OK, June 7-12 LEIDY, ARNOLD: Mount Pleasant, IA, June 7; Montrose, IA, June 8; Hills), June 28— July 3 NOTE: • Designates retired elders BROWNE, CHARLES: Rochelle, IL June 14-19 Kokomo, IN (Forest Lawn), June 9; Timblin, PA, June 17-19 BUCKLES-BURKE EVANGELISTIC TEAM: Flint, Ml (West), June 7-12; LIDDELL, R L.: Peoria, IL, June 12-22 Alanson, Ml (1st), June 14-19 LOWN, ALBERT: Springfield, IL, June 2-12; Salem, OR (local services CARROLL, LARRY A ROBERTA: Mount Vernon, IN (1st), June 26 in area), June 13-30 CAYTON, JOHN: Arona, PA, June 14-19; Catskill, NY (Wes.), June MANLEY, STEPHEN: Mansfield, OH (1st), June 8-12; Tennessee Dist. NEWS OF u , 21-26 Camp, June 13-19; World Youth Congress, Mexico, June 21-26; CHAMBERS, LEON: SW Oklahoma Dist. Camp, June 3-12; High Point, Charlotte, NC (1st), June 28— July 3 NC (Camp), June 30— July 10 MANN, L. THURL A MARY KAY: Warsaw, IN, June 1-5; Huntingburg, EVANGELISM m CHRISTNER, JACK: M ifflinburg, PA, June 7-12 IN, June 8-12; Winchester, IN (1st), June 15-19; Tell City, IN (1st), COBB, BILL A TERRI: Brainerd, MN, May 31— June 5; Tennessee June 22-26 MATTER, DAN A ANN: Logan, OH (Christian Missionary Alliance), Dist. Camp, June 12-19; Dallas District Camp, June 21-26 GUYANA “POSSESSES THE COFFEY RUSSELL: Temperance, Ml (Wes.), June 7-12; Grand Rap­ June 7-12; Fort Wayne, IN (Missionary), June 20-26 ids, Ml (West), June 23— July 3 McCUISTION, MARK A PATRICIA: Iowa Dist. Senior High Camp, June PROMISE” 6-10; Iowa Dist. Junior High Camp, June 13-17 COY, JAMES A MARTHA: Hart, Ml, June 7-12; Mainstee, Ml, June Guyana, the only English-speaking 13-19; Owosso, Ml, June 20-26; NE Indiana Dist. Junior Boys’ McWHIRTER, G. STUART: SW Oklahoma Dist. Camp, June 5-12; Camp, June 27— July 1 Dallas Dist. Camp, June 20-26 cou n try in S ou th A m erica, lies along CRABTREE, J. C.: Reserved, June 12-26 MEREDITH, DWIGHT A NORMA JEAN: Towanda, KS, June 5-12 the northeast coast of the continent. It MEYER, BOB A BARBARA: DYNAMICS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH: CRANDALL VERNON A BARBARA: Saginaw, Ml (Shields), June 7-12 faces severe shortages of almost every­ DARNELL, H. E.: Caldwell, ID, June 9-17; Mount Vernon, IN (Camp), Reserved, Month of June June 17-26; Cooperstown, PA (Summit Camp), June 30— July 10 MICKEY, BOB: Wray, CO, June 7-12 thing. DELL JIMMY: Reserved, June 4-12; Moriarty, NM, June 16-19; MILLER, PAULINE: Mount Gilead, OH, June 6-12 In Georgetown, District Superinten­ MILLHUFF, CHUCK: Grover City, CA, June 8-12 Hereford, TX (First), June 20-26; Louisiana Dist. Youth Camp, dent Joseph Murugan set up a preach­ June 27— July 2 MOYER, BRANCE: Reserved, June 6-12; San Antonio, TX, June DENNISON, MARVIN: Ottumwa, IA (Trinity), June 7-12; New Haven, 13-19; Blackwell, OK (1st), June 27— July 3 ers’ meeting where visiting evangelists IN, June 14-19; Sedalia, MO, June 21-26 MYERS, HAROLD: Sault Ste. Marie, Ml, June 7-12; Sault Ste, Marie. served as resource persons. Many pas­ Ml (Free Meth.), June 14-19; Pickford, Ml, June 21-26; Reserved, DIXON, GEORGE A CHARLOTTE: Minford, OH, June 3-5; Gospel tors came to the preachers’ meeting Concerts in Ohio, June 8-12; Pomeroy, OH, June 14-19; Olean, June 28— July 3 NY, June 22-26 NEFF LARRY A PAT: Bradford. PA, June 14-19 ready to share and to learn, some at DOROUGH, JIM A CAROL Greenbrier, AR, June 18-26 OVERTON, WILLIAM: Clovis, NM (Fairview), June 5; Indian Bible great cost. One pastor traveled all night College, June 7-9; North American Indian Dist., June 14— July 3 DUNMIRE, RALPH A JOANN: Jena, LA (Louisiana Conf), June 17-24 and half of the next day to get to the DUNN, DON: Dellroy, OH (Sharon Camp), June 30— July 10 PASSMORE EVANGELISTIC PARTY: New Matamoras, OH, June 1-5; EASTMAN, RICK: Lewistown, IL (Waterford Union), June 7-12; Mecca, IN (Wes.), June 7-12; Fort Wayne, IN (Lake Ave.), June m eeting. M ost o f th e pastors served Minnesota Dist Youth Camp, June 27— July 2 14-19 two or more churches, some as many as •ECKLEY, LYLE: Euless, TX, June 1-5; West Texas Dist. Camp, June PERDUE, NELSON: Charleston, WV (South Hills), June 7-12; Brad­ five. 13-19 ford, PA (1st), June 14-19; Bradford, PA (Wes.), June 21-26 ERICKSON, A. WILLIAM: Brentwood, TN (New Hope Community), PFEIFER, DON: Louisiana Dist, Camp, June 7-12; Washington Court Dave Street, a visiting evangelist, June 14-19 House, OH (Scio County Crusade), June 13-19; Nebraska Dist. served with Pastor Nolan Chutkhan, FADER, WES A MARY: Indian Head, MD, June 1-5; Short Gap, WV Camp, June 22-26 who pastors three churches in the New (Independence), June 12; Milford, DE, June 26 PORTER, JOHN A PATSY: Fayettesville, TN (1 st), June 3-5; Evansville, FILES, GLORIA; A ADAMS, DOROTHY: O rbisonia. PA, June 1-5; IN (Victory Chapel), June 7-12; Smithville, TN, June 14-19; Vance, Amsterdam area. Rev. Chutkhan’s Annapolis, MD, June 22-26 AL (Wallace Chapel), June 21-26; Moundsville, AL, June 28— Sundays are filled with services and FISHER, C. WILLIAM: Reserved, Month of June Ju ly 3 traveling. In the evening he conducts FRODGE, HAROLD: Sparta, TN, June 7-12 QUALLS, PAUL Douglas, GA (Goskin Springs Camp), June 9-19; GAWTHORR WAYLAND: G reenville, IN, June 7-12 Excel, AL (Beulah Camp), June 23— July 3 three prayer meetings (Tuesday, GORMANS, THE SINGING: Louisville, KY (Lynnhurst), June 2-5 •RAKER, W. C.: Maples Mill, IL, June 12-26 W ednesday, and T h u rsd ay), plus makes

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What has 7 heads, 14 legs, loads of KIDS and a family-oriented ministry church on Sunday morning. Through songs and skits, a family of lovable across the nation, on developing a week the efforts of the CONTACT team, the puppets, and zillions of smiles? The of “Sunshine Club" children’s pro­ church gains hundreds of contacts of “Sunshine Gang," of course! The “Sun­ grams. From training camp, one team new families for the local church. shine G ang" is the nam e given to each will travel to the Oregon Pacific Dis­ CONTACT is a program unit of of two teams who will be ministering to trict, to serve with local pastors and YOUTH IN MISSION, sponsored by children in neighborhood backyards laymen in church planting and growth Youth Ministries/NYI and coordinated and church services across Florida and efforts. The other team will minister through district organizations. Gary Oregon in the CONTACT program. with the Central and Southern Florida Sivewright serves as staff coordinator CONTACT is a part of YOUTH IN districts. of CONTACT. MISSION, the summer ministries pro­ Each day, the CONTACT team will gram for college students sponsored by invade a neighborhood, setting up YOUTH IN MISSION participants Youth M in istries and N Y I. Y O U T H IN stage and equipment in a backyard or are chosen from hundreds of appli­ MISSION director Dale Fallon has an­ park area. All the children in the area cants from colleges across the United nounced the selection of 14 collegians will be invited to come and participate, States and Canada, and involved in and 2 adult sponsors to the program for primarily through canvassing efforts of ministry in local churches, inner-city the summer of ’83. the local church. Each “Sunshine locations, personal evangelism train­ Club” lasts for one hour, and, before it’s ing, children’s ministries, music CONTACT participants will be in­ over, children will have heard songs, groups, and world mission efforts. volved in the YOUTH IN MISSION skits, and stories that emphasize They give their summer to serve oth­ training camp at Mid-America Naza­ Christian values and principles. The ers. For more information, contact Dale rene College, June 29— July 6. During next day, most will return—bringing Fallon, director of YOUTH IN MIS­ their training, they will work with their friends. The week is topped off by SION, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, Steve Pennington, creator of PRO­ a great “Sunshine Club” rally at the MO 64131. □

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calls in all the ch u rch areas every week. cause of a split, struggled for growth. their prayers in a mighty way. Altars Pastor Chutkhan arranged an open- However, God worked again, and a were filled every night, and many air evangelistic campaign in a country sight the people longed to see hap­ nights there were several altar calls. area called Seawell Turn. He and some pened. The church was full, extra seats One night a person came to the altar of his people put tog eth er a h om em ad e brought out, and the altars lined with before Evangelist Gary Haines began podium, arranged som e logs and a few people seeking God. Some of the key to preach. Rev. Haines was sensitive to crude benches, and ca lled on the peop le people who had left the church were the moving of the Spirit and opened in the area. Even though it was the back, submitting their lives to the Lord the altar and others came. After the al­ rainy season, they trusted God to work Jesus. A Hindu mother, impressed by tar service, he preached. Another eve­ in the hearts of people and “hold the the life of her converted daughter, ac­ ning they had the regular order of ser­ rain back” during the service. God an­ cepted Christ; a backslidden man trav­ vice and God moved again and four swered. People qu ickly filled the avail­ eled many miles to come to the services altar calls were given. During a testi­ able logs and benches, about 150 seats, and go to the altar. mony time in another service, a man and still they came, willing to stand. Yes, people in Guyana are “pos­ ran to the altar. His Christian wife and The crowd sw elled to over 300, and ev­ sessing the promise” and building the others had been praying for him for ery night the altar call resulted in great Church of the Nazarene in South three years. That night he accepted response. At the last service over 100 A m erica. □ Christ. stepped forw ard to accep t C hrist or to During the revival many decisions be sanctified. GAINESVILLE EXPECTS GOD were made; people were saved, sanc­ The second evangelistic meeting was The Gainesville, Fla., First Church tified, families were reunited, and new in New Amsterdam. The church, be­ prayed for revival and God answered people were added to the church. □

JUNE 1, 1983 25 the group had dinner with an Israeli family. T h e tou r was design ed to acquaint college presidents w ith the educational opportunities available in Israel, and the methods used as compared to those in the U.S. Various research projects carried on in educational institutions were noted as opportunities for Chris­ tian college professors and students to participate in as en rich m en t programs. Q

REFUGEE DIRECTOR VISITS CHURCH EXTENSION MINISTRIES P ictu red (I. to r.) are Mark R. Moore, Kenneth Pearsall, Stephen W. Nease, and Mr. Jam es N. P u rcell, Jr., director of John A. Knight standing on the Mount of Olives, with Jerusalem and the East Gate the Bureau for Refugee Programs, De­ in the background. partm en t o f State, visited the head­ EDUCATORS VISIT ISRAEL leaders from universities in Beersheba, quarters offices of Church Extension Ministries April 18. Mr. Purcell came Presidents of 11 Christian colleges Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem. They visited to Kansas City from Washington, D.C., participated in a tour of educational fa­ the American Institute of Holyland at the invitation of Jerry Appleby, coor­ cilities in Israel on April 8-17, 1983. Studies at Mount Zion; the Jerusalem dinator of Ethnic/Urban Missions. The tour, sponsored by the Christian Center for Biblical Studies; Bar-Ilan College Coalition, included Dr. John A. University; Hebrew University at A recep tion was h osted by Church Knight, Bethany Nazarene College; Dr. Mount Scopus in Jerusalem. They also Extension Ministries for Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Nease, Eastern Nazarene visited Christian sites in Galilee, Go­ Purcell at which persons from the di­ College; Dr. Kenneth Pearsall, North­ lan, and the Jordan Valley area. visions of Communications, World west Nazarene College; and Dr. Mark Highlights of the tour included M ission , and C h ristian Life and Sun­ R. Moore, Education Services secre­ breakfast with Mr. Yitzchak Rabin, day School were also guests. tary at Nazarene Headquarters. member of the Knesset, former prime Mr. Purcell’s responsibilities call for The presidents met with educational minister of Israel; and each member of administering programs for the U.S.

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HERALD OF HOLINESS SOME VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE The highest award issued in our Caravan program is the Phineas F. Bresee award. We congratulate these award win­ ners and all who worked with them in the program. Patricia Adams, Kuna, Ida, Sharon Hodges, Skowhegan, Me, Ada Argyle, Nampa, Ida, Jimantha Hodnett, Hiram, Ga, Stacie Armstrong, Lansing, Mich. James Hyons, Skowhegan, Me, Yvonne Arreola, Nampa, Ida, Pam Johnson, Nampa, Ida, Danielle Bailey, Kuna, Ida. Sheila Joseph, Lansing, Mich, Brent Becker, Ontario, Ore. Heather Kinney, Skowhegan, Me. Pictured (I . to r.) are: Jerry Appleby, Linda Belisle, Nampa, Ida. James Kinzler, Nampa, Ida. Ethnic/Urban Missions coordinator, Shelley Bingham, East Wareham, Mass. Kevin Koho, La Grande, Ore, listening to James N. Purcell, director Heidi Blair, East Wareham, Mass, Amy Koller, La Grande, Ore. of the Bureau o f R e fu g e e S erv ices for Keith Bott, Nampa, Ida, Jim Mallea, Ontario, Ore, the United States government. Darrell Buttram, Ontario, Ore, Bruce Mangum, Nampa, Ida. government that concern 7.5 million Camille Clark, Caldwell, Ida, Michael E. Miller, Miffiinburg, Pa, refugees worldwide. He pointed out Amy Conklin, East Wareham, Mass. Robert E. Miller, Miffiinburg, Pa, that, while it is decreasing, the South­ Sharon Conn, Lansing, Mich, Kara Morris, Nampa, Ida, east Asian refugee problem remains Gloria Dunlop, Skowhegan, Me, Vicki Mussell, Nampa, Ida. the biggest single problem. Other areas Dale Edgerton, Nampa, Ida. Jason Nichols, Ontario, Ore, of the world contributing to the refugee Rodney E. Edinger, Miffiinburg, Pa. Isabel Ortiz, Ontario, Ore, situation include the M id d le E ast w ith Dina Elliott, Seattle, Wash. Tami Oswald, Nampa, Ida, 1.9 million Palestinians, the Near East Susan J. Evans, Miffiinburg, Pa, Laurie Peck, La Grande, Ore, with 3 million in Pakistan, and Europe Tom Findley, Nyssa, Ore, A ndy Pfost, Nampa, Ida, because of persecution of Jews and Cayla Franklin, East Wareham, Mass, Carrie Preston, Ontario, Ore, other religious grou ps in th e S o v ie t Julio Frye, East Wareham, Mass. Kevin Price, Brunswick, Ga, Union and Poland. There are 27 Afri­ Calvin Gould, Skowhegan, Me. Jeremy Reed, Nampa, Ida, can countries with problem refugee Becky Green, Charleston, III. Marci Seward, Ontario, Ore. populations. Elizabeth Griffith, Nampa, Ida, Iren Sprenkle, Selinsgrove, Pa. Purcell defines a refugee as a person Patti Hankins, Nampa, Ida, Christine Steelsmith, Nampa, Ida, who is in danger of political persecu­ Jason Hart, Nampa, Ida, Holly Verner, Nampa, Ida. tion—usually in danger of his life. Un­ Stacy Harwood, Boise, Ida, Gayla Whitney, La Grande, Ore. der this definition he does not officially Jimmy Hayes, Caldwell, Ida. Scott Windom, Nyssa, Ore, view the Haitians as refugees. He does Sara Hildreth, Issaquah, Wash. Julie Wynia, Kuna, Ida, see them as in need of compassionate The list of winners will be con tinu ed in future issues. ministries. The group was told that the church must learn to work with refugees as an In the listing in the Herald of Holiness, May 1, 1983, the name of Jeff Poole ongoing situation. T h e problem s o f re­ of Emmett, Ida., was incorrectly given as Jerr Poole. settlement for refugees com in g to the United States are great, but Mr. Pur­ cell is convinced that with the out­ pouring o f com p a ssion by the C h ris­ Caravan medal in honor of the 75th an­ tian churches, great progress can be niversary of the Church of the Naza­ made. If volunteer organizations, es­ rene. pecially churches, w ould take on refu ­ The new medal, which is part of the gees for at least six months of assis­ revised Caravan program that will be tance when th ey first a rrive in th is released over the next two years, re­ country, they cou ld be kept from the places the current Esther Carson Win- welfare rolls and would establish a be­ ans and Phineas E Bresee medals as ginning pattern o f w ork. S in ce th ey o f ­ the highest honor in the Nazarene ten take jobs that no one else wants, Caravan program for both boys and Purcell does not see them as the threat girls. to U.S. residents they are often per­ In an effort to help Nazarene Cara- ceived to be. vaners learn more about their church’s A major need for refugees in this heritage, the general Caravan office country is to ov ercom e the language will be replacing the current Caravan barrier. English as a Second Language Honor Citations with the names of (ESL) program s are a m ajor thrust o f Nazarene men and women who have help directed toward these people. given of themselves in service to the Purcell was especially interested in Church of the Nazarene as laymen, the efforts of the Church of the Naza­ CARAVAN’S NEW BRESEE ministers, and missionaries. Both boys rene in developing ESL programs for AWARD and girls will be earning the same its church ministries. Marv Kathryn Hughes, the general honor citations as they learn how both The Purcells are members of Bal­ Caravan director of the Church of the men and women have played a vital timore First Church. □ Nazarene, has recently announced the role in the history of the Church of the — Church Extension Ministries release of a new Phineas F. Bresee Nazarene. □

JUNE 1, 1983 27 PITTSBURGH— July 24-31. Mount Chestnut Dis­ trict Center, 177 North Rd., Butler, PA 16001. Spe­ ONE OF TODAY'S WELL- cial workers: evangelists, Stephen Manley and Ter­ KNOWN CHRISTIAN ED­ FOR rell C. Sanders, Jr.; song evangelists, Thurl and Mary Kay Mann. Jerry D. Lambert, district superin­ UCATORS directs youth THE RECORD tendent. leaders in discovering the INDIANAPOLIS— July 25-31. District Campground, RO. Box 46, Camby, IN 46113. Special workers: most effective ways of under­ evangelists, Curtis Smith and Richard Strickland; standing and reaching teens. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY song evangelists, Bill and Terri Cobb. John F. Hay. INFORMATION district superintendent. Covers the philosophy, meth­ NORTH ARKANSAS— July 6-7. First Church of the IOWA— July 25-31. District Campground, Fuller odology and format of the Nazarene, Corner of Faulkner and Scott Streets, Road and Grand Ave„ West Des Moines, IA 50310. Word-Action curriculum. Conway, AR 72032. Host Pastor: Lynn Casseday. Special workers: evangelists, Bill Varian and Bob General Superintendent: Or. Eugene L. Stowe. Hoots; song evangelists, Dave and Dana Blue. NORTH CENTRAL OHIO— July 6-7. First Church of Forrest E. Whitlatch, district superintendent. TEACHING the Nazarene, 807 Coshocton Ave„ Mount Ver­ SOUTHWESTERN OHIO— July 25-31. District Cen­ non, OH 43050. Host Pastor: Jack Archer. General ter, Rte. 3, Box 320-A, West Harrison, IN 47060. Superintendent: Dr. V. H. Lewis. Special workers: Lenny Wisehart and Gary Hen- CHICAGO CENTRAL— July 8-9. College Church of ecke. Harold B. Graves, district superintendent. the Nazarene, 250 E. Olivet, Bourbonnais, IL CANADA ATLANTIC— July 26-31. Big Lake, Oxford, 60914. Host Pastor: Melvin McCullough. General Nova Scotia. Special workers: evangelist, Roy Superintendent: Dr. Charles H. Strickland. Fuller; song evangelists, Rev. and Mrs. Don SOUTHWESTERN OHIO— July 8-9. Towne Boule­ Quantz. William E. Stewart, district superinten­ vard Church of God, 3722 Towne Blvd., Middleton, dent. OH 45042. Host Pastor: Michael Hutchens. Gen­ WASHINGTON— July 30— August 7. Nazarene eral Superintendent: Dr. Jerald D. Johnson. Campground, 200 Nazarene Camp Rd., North CENTRAL OHIO— July 13-14. Central Ohio District East, MD 21901. Special workers: John Cayton, Campground, 2708 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH Oscar Reed, and Ronald Johnson. Roy E. Car­ 43229. Host Pastor: Elbert R. Speckien. General nahan, district superintendent. Superintendent: Dr. Orville W. Jenkins. NORTHWESTERN OHIO— July 31 — August 7. Dis­ MICHIGAN— July 13-14. Indian Lake Camp, 7926 trict Center, Rte. 703, St. Marys, Ohio. Special Central St., Vicksburg, Ml 49097. Host Pastor workers: P. L. Liddell and Chuck and Mary Jack­ U. B. Godman. General Superintendent: Dr Jerald son. M. V. Scutt, district superintendent. D.Johnson. HOUSTON— July 14-15. Church of the Nazarene, MOVING MINISTERS 211 S.E. Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75961. Host Pastor: Clarence Spaulding. General Super­ MARK W. BROWN from associate, Enid (Okla.) First, intendent: Dr. Eugene L. Stowe. to associate, St. Louis (Mo.) Trinity COLORADO— July 14. Denver Columbine Hills HAROLD M. DEMOTT from Three Rivers, Mich., to Church, 9700 W. Coal Mine Rd., Littleton, CO Lansing (Mich.) South 80123. Host Pastor: C. Howard Wade. General CLAUDE E. GUY from Isabella, Okla., to Davenport, Superintendent: Dr. Charles H. Strickland. Okla. EASTERN MICHIGAN— July 15-16, Central Church. DALE D. HARDY from associate, New Philadelphia, 1261 W. Bristol Rd., Flint, Ml 48507. Host Pastor: Ohio, to associate, Sacramento (Calif.) Liberty Allen Dace. General Superintendent: Dr William Towers M. Greathouse. MILTON HARRINGTON from Walla Walla (Wash.) First to Mount Graham (Safford, Ariz.) lough address: 5932 N. Mueller, Bethany, OK WILLIAM R. HUNTER, JR., from Alpena, Mich., to 73008 Flat Rock, Mich. MISS ABIGAIL HEWSON, Republic of South Africa, CORRECTION MICHAEL W. LEGG to associate, Marion (Ohio) First Retired— Home address: P.O. Box 24063, Hillary, JAMES L. LESTER from Salem, III., to Decatur (III.) This is the correct information for the Da­ 4024, Republic of South Africa Faries Parkway kota District assembly and camp meeting: MRS. MARY LOU (TIEMANN) LLOYD, Papua New MARK W. POWELL to Brighton, Mich. District Assembly— June 23-24. James­ Guinea, Resigned— New permanent address: 139 GLENDLE RAINS to Amarillo (Tex.) North Beacorl town, N.D., First Church, 602 13th St. S.E., Rosslyn Ave., Seaford, Victoria 3198, Australia THOMAS E. REAM from St. Petersburg (Fla.) First to Jamestown, ND 58401. Host Pastor: Kyle REV. THOMAS and BARBARA LONG, Spain, Fur­ Cleveland State Road Community Long, lough address: c/o Mrs. Marian Holland, 145590th WILLIAM D. REID from Fairmont, W.Va., to Mansfield Camp Meeting— June 21-25, evenings Ave., Lot No 140, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (Ohio) Grace (last service 5 p.m. Sunday). Jamestown. MR. RALPH and ELIZABETH McCLINTOCK, Re­ GILBERT D. ROMINE from Marshall, III., to Salem (III.) N.D., First Church. public of South Africa, South, Field address: 14 Grace Van Der Zee, King William's Town, 5600 Cape JAMES M. VANDERSCHUUR from Flat Rock, Mich., Province, Republic of South Africa. to Tecumseh, Mich. REV. STEVE and JUDITH RATLIEF, Philippines, Fur­ WALTER C. WILCOX from Meaford Bethany (On­ lough address: c/o First Church of the Nazarene, NAZARENE CAMP MEETINGS tario, Canada) to evangelism P.O. Box 1025, Borger, TX 92126 CENTRAL OHIO— July 15-24. District Camp­ DONALD H. WILKINS from Limestone (Kankakee, REV, HAROLD and EMILY RAY, Guatemala, Furlough ground, 2708 Morse Rd„ Columbus, OH 43229. III.) to Sterling Heights (Mich.) Community address: 5079 Margo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89122 Special workers: evangelists, Chuck Millhuff, Don REV. JON and MARGARET SCOTT, Portugal, Av. Pfeifer and Lenny Wisehart; song evangelists, Melo Falcao Lote 208-A-3 Dto, Pontinha 1675, Lenny and Joy Wisehart and Jim and Rosemary MOVING MISSIONARIES Lisbon, Portugal Green. J. Wilmer Lambert, district superintendent. DR. NORMA BAJOYO, Swaziland, Furlough ad­ REV. PAUL and NETTIE STROUD, Cape Verde, MICHIGAN— July 16-24. Indian Lake Camp, 7926 dress: 12 Santo Domingo Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, Stateside address: 4114 Peachtree Dr., Balch Central St., Vicksburg, Ml 49097. Special workers: Republic of the Philippines 5931 Springs, TX 75108 evangelists, Reuben Welch, Rick Eastman, and MR. DAVID and ADA BLACHLY, Republic of South DR. STEVE and LINDA WEBER, Haiti, Furlough ad­ Tom Hermiz: song evangelist, Mark Murphy. C. Neil Africa, North. Stateside address: R.D. 1, Box dress: 1463 Anacapa, Camarillo, CA 93010 Strait, district superintendent. 161 A, Hershey, PA 17033 EASTERN KENTUCKY— July 18-24, Mount Hope MISS CAROLYN CLINKINGBEARD, Swaziland, Fur­ Camp, Rte. 1, Flemingsburg, Ky 41041. Special lough address: 536 W. Blackwell, Blackwell, OK ANNOUNCEMENTS workers: Bob Taylor and Chuck and Mary Jack- 74631 The Lawton, Okla., First Church will celebrate its . son. John W. May, district superintendent. REV. ROY and ERNA COPELIN, Philippines, Fur­ 50th anniversary July 2-3. Pastor Charles W. Smith HAWAII PACIFIC— July 24-31. First Church of the lough address: c/o C. E. Merriweather, 906 Win- and congregation invite all former pastors, members, Nazarene, 408 N. Judd St., Honolulu, HI 96817. ther Blvd., Nampa, ID 83651 and friends to attend or send greetings to be read. Special worker: Dr. Charles H. Strickland. Darrell B. MISS BRENDA GOULD, French Antilles, Field ad­ Dr. Bert Daniels, district superintendent, will bring Teare, district superintendent. dress: B.P 1088, 97209 Fort-de-France, Cedex, the message for the day. An all-church dinner will NORTHEASTERN INDIANA— July 24-31. District Martinique, F.W.I. follow the morning service on Sunday. There will be Center 1950 S 350 E. Marion, IN 46952. Special REV. WESLEY and ALETA HARRIS, Bolivia, Fur­ a social hour of fellowship and reunion before the workers: evangelists, Gary Bond and Chic Shaver; lough address: c/o Mr Harry Harris, 102 Wilmont evening service on Saturday. song evangelist, Larry Leckrone. Bruce T. Taylor, Dr., Kingsport, TN 37663 Write First Church of the Nazarene, 1402 Ar­ district superintendent. REV. STEPHEN and BRENDA HEAP, Brazil, Fur- lington, Lawton, OK 73501.

HERALD OF HOLINESS The Winona, Minn., church will celebrate its 50th MRS. MATTIE LEOLA GIBSON, 86, died Mar. 25 in Merkel, Tex. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. anniversary on July 3. Pastor C. Philip Williams and in Saraland, Ala. Funeral services were conducted by C. W. Newberry and Mrs. Carl Gardner. congregation invite all former pastors, members, and Rev. Jerry M. Barnes and Rev. T. P. Phipps. Surviving NORMAN AARON PRICE, 85, died Apr. 9 in Rus­ friends to attend or send greetings to be read. District are 1 son, Gaither W.; 8 daughters, Minnie O'Gwynn, sellville, Ark. Funeral services were conducted by Superintendent Virgil K. Grover will be the special Dorothy Gregg, Audrey Newby, Betty Rolston, Patri­ Rev. Floyd Sheppard and Rev. James Edwards. He is speaker cia Horne, Gwen Davis, Jeannie Nichols, and Inez survived by his wife, Margaret P.; 1 son, William L. Services for the day will be at 9:30 a.m., 10:40 a.m., Harrell; 35 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 7 Price, Sr; 2 daughters, Norma J. Gilman and Sharon and 2:30 p.m. An all-church dinner to be served great-great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. A. Purchis; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great­ following the 10:40 worship service. MARTIN GURIS, SR., 65, died Jan. 18 in Danville, grandchildren. Please address all correspondence to the church Pa. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rose EDWARD L. RANGE, 59, died Mar. 19 in Min­ office, Hwy. 61 and Orrin St., Winona, MN 55987. Hoffman. Survivors include his wife, Martha (No- neapolis. Funeral services were conducted by Dis­ Phone 507-452-4040. ecker); one son, Martin, Jr; two stepsons, Clifford trict Superintendent Virgil Grover, Rev. Ramon Van- and Roger Steffy; and one stepdaughter, Deborah derpool, and Rev. Wesley Burns. He is survived by his San Angelo, Tex., Trinity Church will observe its Steffy. wife, Ruth; one son, Steven; one daughter, Caryl; and 35th anniversary, July 17. 1983. There will be a JOE KIRKUS, 48, died Jan. 3 in Knoxville, Tenn. one brother. fellowship dinner on the grounds after the morning Funeral services were conducted by Revs. William EVELYN SEDLACEK, 67, died Mar. 29 in East worship service. Cope, Ed Nash, and Charles Patton. Survivors in­ Hartford, Conn. Funeral services were conducted by For further information, contact Rev. Larry D. Ad­ clude his wife, Billie; three sons, Dewayne, Eddie, Rev. Neale McLain and Rev. George Emmitt. Inter­ ams, Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 30 W. 24th, San and Darrin; one daughter; Cherie; two grandchildren; ment was in Manchester, Conn. She is survived by Angelo, TX 76903. his mother; and one sister. her husband, Albert; two sons, Charles and Rev. Ellis; The Manzanola, Colo., church was organized RICKY DALE KNUTSON, 6 was hit by a car and and five grandchildren. July 25, 1933, with 24 charter members, from a died Feb. 22 in Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were LENARD SMITH, 94, died Apr. 7 in San Ber­ seven-week tent revival. Rev. James S. Barr was the conducted by Rev. Lee Steele. Surviving are his nardino, Calif. Funeral services were conducted in pastor. parents, Douglas and Sharon Knutson; one brother, Upland, Calif., by Rev. D. R. Peterman. Survivors On July 24, 1983, under the leadership of Pastor Justin; one sister, Misty; maternal and paternal include 2 sons, Bill L. and John H.; 3 daughters, Violet Frank Visser, the church will celebrate 50 years. An grandparents; and four great-grandparents. Stone, Allie Mae Urschel, and Leona Golliher; 15 invitation is extended to all former pastors, members, REV. ELLIS L. MARTIN died Mar. 1 in Nyssa, Ore. grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great- and friends. For more information, contact Doris L. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. William great-grandchildren. Mills, Homecoming Secretary, 131 N. Park Ave., Russell and Rev. Charles E. Hallin. Rev. Martin pas- MRS. GLADYS C. STETSON, 83, died Feb. 19 in Manzanola, CO 81058. tored churches in California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Rockville Center, Long Island, N.Y. Funeral services and Oregon. Surviving are his wife, Elsie; two sons, were conducted by Rev. Harold Lake, Jr. Interment The Glasgow, W.Va., church will celebrate its 50th Jon and David; one daughter, Laura; and six grand­ was in Portland, Me. Surviving are three daughters, anniversary July 29-31, 1983. Many of the former children. Barbara Brenner Thelma Curtis, and Dorothy Cous­ pastors and families will be participating in this event. LILLIE GIRTHA MAYHALL, 92, died Apr. 5 in Elk ins; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pastor E. Guy Wright and congregation invite all City, Okla. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Pfc. HARVEY E. TEAS, 20, died Apr 9 in San former pastors, members, and friends to return to Paul Garrett and Rev. Donald Konkle. Interment was Diego, Calif. Funeral services were conducted by Glasgow for this celebration. For more information, contact the church at First St. and Second Ave., Glasgow, WV 25086. Phone 304-595-1763. The Austin, Tex., Grace Church will celebrate 50 years(1933-83) of holiness ministry on September 4, 1983, Labor Day weekend. The anniversary is planned with speaker Harry Dickerson, president of WANTED Bryan Institute, Wichita, Kans.; and Rev. and Mrs. Danny Steele, former pastor, providing special music. A special time is expected with former pastors, dis­ for NYI trict superintendents, and friends. Announcements should reach us three months Youth Camp prior to the date of the event announced. A study on ROMANS for RECOMMENDATION I am happy to recommend REV. G. W. WILLIAMS junior high and senior as an able and experienced evangelist. He has high teens with Leader’s served successfully as pastor of the Roxanna, III., church, and will be available for revivals and special Guide and Camp Journal services after July 10. Brother Williams is a strong holiness preacher His wife, Mary, is skilled in music. Brother Williams will be a help and a blessing to any SENIOR HIGH church. Contact him at 721 E. 4th St., Seymour, IN By Jim Russom 47274.— John J. Hancock, Illinois district superin­ tendent. 1—Freedom—God's Gift to You 2—Freedom from Sin Evangelists may be reached through Evangelism 3—Freedom to Serve Ministries’ toll-free number, 800-821-2154. 4—Freedom to Share YD-1686 Student Packet $1.25 VITAL STATISTICS YD-1687 Leader's Guide $1.95 DEATHS REV. M. CLIFFORD CARLSON, 52, died Nov. 16 in JUNIOR HIGH Minneapolis, Minn. Services in Osseo, Minn., Church By Mark Gritton of the Nazarene were conducted by Rev. Edward J. Johnson and Rev. Henry Dreistadt. A memorial ser­ 1—Freedom Lost vice was held the following week in Shell Lake. His 2—Freedom Through Faith ministry centered in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He is 3—Total Freedom! survived by his wife, Shirley (Hiller); a son, Bradley; 4—Freedom to Live two daughters, Linda and Colleen; and two sisters. OR. JAMES L. CRAWFORD, 74 died Apr. 11 in YD-9954 Student Packet $1.00 Sulphur Springs, Tex. Funeral services were con­ YD-9955 Leader's Guide $1.95 ducted by Rev. Richard Dages. He is survived by his Prices subject to change without notice. wife, Anna (Ragan); three daughters, Norma Ray, Margaret Hinton, and Ida Beaudin; eight grand­ CAMP DIRECTORS: Plan NOW— children; two great-grandchildren; one brother; and Order EARLY to assure delivery in two sisters. time for your camp program EVELYN GANOUNG, 55, died Mar. 28 in Ithaca, N.Y., the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. 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JUNE 1, 1983 29 Rev. Lee Rodda. Interment was in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Point Loma, Calif. He is survived by his parents, Harvey L. and Lucille D. Teas; one sister Julie Ann; and both paternal and maternal grandparents OF RELIGION LOUISE ANNA UNDERWOOD, 54, died Jan. 16 in a bridge collapse in Antwerp, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ronald Bishop. Interment was in Payne, Ohio. Survivors include 2 sons, Ken­ MARIJUANA IN WORSHIP NOT A PROTECTED RIGHT. The U.S. Su­ neth and Robert; 1 stepson, George; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shoemaker, Mrs. Mary Jane Barnell, Betty preme Court has rejected an appeal from a member of a small sect that Underwood, and Mrs. Janet Miles; 1 stepdaughter, maintains the use of marijuana is indispensable to its faith. In refusing to Mrs. Dorothy Baker; 10 grandchildren; 1 great­ hear the appeal of Clifton Ray Middleton, who belongs to the tiny Ethi­ grandchild; her mother; 1 brother; and 8 sisters. REV. DAVID MaclNTOSH WELLARD, 96, died opian Zion Coptic Church, the high court let stand a decision by a federal Nov 9 in Plant City Fla. Funeral services were con­ appeals panel last year that the government has a “compelling interest" in ducted by Rev H. L. Wallace and Rev. J. Foy John­ regulating and controlling the drug that outweighs the free exercise of son. He is survived by his wife. religion claimed by Middleton. MRS. J. G. WESTMORELAND. 69. died Apr. 18 in San Antonio. Tex Funeral services were conducted Use of drugs such as marijuana and peyote, utilized by some native in Corpus Christi. Tex., by Rev. Jay Bybee. Surviving Americans in religious rites, has long been a point of contention in legal are her husband, J. G.; 2 sons, Jerry G„ Jr., and John; circles. But courts have consistently ruled that Congress and state legis­ 4 daughters Juanona Tryon. Laura Smith, Peggy latures may restrict or prohibit their use under the “compelling public Hays, and Virginia Riley; 19 grandchildren; 9 great­ grandchildren: and her mother interest" doctrine, a legal principle that has upheld bans on other religious practices such as snake handling and bigamy. □ BIRTHS to DALE AND KATHY BLAKE, Fountain. Colo., a boy; Jeremy Ralph, Feb. 28 SIBERIAN SIX LEAVE SANCTUARY AFTER FIVE YEARS IN U.S. EM­ to J. HOWARD AND DIANE (WARD) BRIGGS, BASSY. Six Pentecostal Christians left their sanctuary in the U.S. Embassy Shawnee, Kans . a boy Justin Gregory. Apr. 27 to JAMES AND FAYE BURRELL, Jacksonville, April 12 to return to their Siberian hometown after more than four years of Fla., a boy; Benjamin James. Mar. 3 trying to leave the Soviet Union. “Our hope is God. He never left us and He to KURT AND LINDA (RUSHING) CANNATA, Cata­ will never leave us," said Lyuba Vashchenko, 30, whose sister Lydia set a nia, Sigonella, Sicily, a girl, Katherine Elaine. Mar. 10 precedent by flying off to a new life in Israel last week. to PHILIP AND MARGARET (GRAY) CARY. Chad- ron. Neb., a boy Kiel Tate Jan 28 Lydia. 32, was the first of the original “Siberian Seven" to leave the to REV MICHAEL AND DEBBIE (BAKER) COFF­ embassy, returning to their hometown of Chernogorsk in February 1982, MAN, Roanoke, Va„ a boy Jason Matthew, Mar 17 after a 34-day hunger strike. “Lydia's departure is a good sign for us, for to REV RONALD E. AND SHELEENA (SMITH) our family. We plan to go to Lydia,” Lyuba said. She said her sister sent COURTNEY Chillicothe, III., a girt. Christina Marthell, Apr. 15 them an invitation by telex to join her in Israel. to RAY AND MARILYN (GLICK) CRAIGHEAD. The departure of Lydia Vashchenko brought the family under the Olathe, Kans., a girl, Emily Jane, Apr. 22 provisions of the 1975 Helsinki Agreement, signed by the Soviet Union, for to REV. DONALD AND RAYLEEN (JACKSON) the reunification of families. The families had reservations made by the DYKE, Santa Clara. Calif., a boy Daniel Ray, Dec. 23 to RANDALL C. AND NANCY K (NULPH) GIL­ embassy on two planes for Siberia. A U.S. consular officer accompanied MAN, Lansing, Mich., a boy Andrew John, Apr. 11 them to the airport. □ to REV. BILL AND THERESA (MAYNARD) GRI­ GORY, Olathe, Kans., a girl, Megan Renee, Mar. 12 to JIM AND CAROL (WHITAKER) HARRISON, CORRIE TEN BOOM DIES ON BIRTHDAY. Corrie ten Boom, inter­ Nacogdoches, Tex., a girl, Lori Anne, Jan, 10 nationally known speaker and best-selling author who inspired millions to REV DAVID AND TERRI (HERALD) JOHNSON, around the world with her message of God’s love and forgiveness, died Aurora, III., twin girls, Stephanie Loraine and Jennifer Lynn, Jan. 27 April 15 at her Placentia, Calif., home. It was her 91 st birthday. Miss ten to KENNETH AND MARTHA (CARPENTER) Boom’s 18 books have sold over 7 million copies. Her most famous, The KIPER, Merrimack, N.H., a boy, Jonathan Adam, Hiding Place, was made into a motion picture in 1975 and translated into Dec. 22 to DAVID AND JENNIFER (LEE) KNIPPERS, Beth­ several languages. any, Okla., a boy, Allen Lee. Apr. 22 Born on April 15, 1892, Miss ten Boom spent the first 50 years of her to GREG AND JANET (UNDERWOOD) MILES. life as a watchmaker in her father's shop in Haarlem, Holland. A devout Oklahoma City, Okla., a girl, Cassondra Tomika, Christian family, the ten Booms became active in the Dutch underground Dec 2 to REV. ART AND MELINDA (ADAMSON) PHIL­ movement during the German occupation of Holland in World War II. They LIPS, Chadron, Neb., a boy; Nathan Hal. Mar. 23 were involved in protecting Jews from the Nazis. Their work came to an end when she and her family were betrayed and arrested. Miss ten Boom’s father and sister both died during their imprisonment. Miss ten Boom was confined to the infamous concentration “ Showers camp at Ravensbruck for almost a year after her arrest. Upon release from Ravensbruck, Miss ten Boom established a refuge of m, for war victims in Holland. From this house she began her mission as a Blessing91 m "tramp for the Lord." In the over 30 years since, Miss ten Boom traveled to more than 60 countries around the world, telling her story of triumph PROGRAM SCHEDULE fcfl through the horrors of concentration camps. □ f TW

NEW RELIGIOUS SURVEY. Latest reports indicate that religious prefer­ June 12 ence in the U.S. stands at 59 percent Protestant, 28 percent Roman “God’s Glory Revealed” Catholic, 2 percent Jewish, and 11 percent uncommitted. June 19 Forty-one percent go to church regularly, one out of three watches a “The Invitation of Jesus” weekly religious program on TV, and one out of six reads the Bible daily. by W. E McCumber, speaker Thirty-seven percent view the Bible as the literal Word of God (down from 65 percent in 1963). But 42 percent view it as divinely inspired but not to be taken literally (up from 18 percent in 1963). □

HERALD OF HOLINESS to JOE AND SUSAN (COPPLE) SHERMER, Tex­ wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their was given by their family and friends in the church arkana, Tex., a boy, Mark Aaron, Mar. 11 children and grandchildren together with the Indi­ fellowship hali. Greetings were sent to them by Pres­ to DARYLL AND VERNA STANTON, Lusaka, Za- anapolis Bridgeport Church. Rev. T W. Stofer con­ ident and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and the general miba, a girl, Rachel Elizabeth, Mar. 21 ducted the ceremony to renew their vows. Rev. and church, along with many other expressions of love to DOUG AND SALLY (HATTON) THOMPSON, Mrs. Burton have pastored, evangelized, and have by churches and friends. Rev. Smithson was or­ Sterling, III., a girl, Katie Denise, Jan. 14 been caretakers for 14 years of the Indianapolis dained in 1952, and he pastored at Harrisburg, Dal­ to DON AND BEVERLY (FOREMAN) TOEPFER, District Camp Grounds at Camby, Ind. ton First, Mount Olive, Dublin First, Fort Valley, Au­ Garfield, Ark., a girl, Sommer Chloe, Mar 18 ORVAL AND CLEO CLARK, of Summertown, gusta First, and Valdosta First. All 38 years of his to MICHAEL AND BETH (RUGGLES) TOMCZAK, Tenn., First Church, were honored Jan. 15 on their pastoral ministry were in Georgia. Portage, Mich., a girl, Megan Danielle, Mar. 5 50th wedding anniversary. Their seven children, along with their grandchildren, hosted a reception at MARRIAGES DIRECTORIES the Henryville Community Center. Many friends and DOROTHY M. ETHELL and JOHN M. EBY, SR., at BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS— family came to pay tribute to this well-loved couple. Leesburg. Ga„ Dec. 17 Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, MR. AND MRS. HARVEY HANSEN were honored KIMBERLY OLSEN and DANIEL RUGGLES at Orville W. Jenkins, Chairman; Eugene L. Stowe, Vice- on Apr. 17 at an open house to celebrate their 60th Three Rivers, Mich., Mar. 5 Chairman; Jerald D. Johnson, Secretary; William M. wedding anniversary. They have been active in the KATHRYN ANN BROWNING and DELBERT H. Greathouse, V. H. Lewis, Charles H. Strickland Church of the Nazarene since their conversions in HENDRICKSON at Denver, Colo., Apr 2 1923. They became charter members of the Free­ GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS EMERITUS: D. I. PATRICIA ANN CARPENTER and DONALD man, S.D., church. They now reside in Nampa, Ida. Vanderpool, 9204 N. Olive Ln., Sun Lakes, AZ STEPHEN LUTZ at Tulsa, Okla., Apr. 23 REV and MRS. W. P. SMITHSON celebrated their 85224; Samuel Young, 5639 W. 92nd PL, Overland ANNIVERSARIES 50th wedding anniversary on Mar 25. The religious Park, KS 66207; Edward Lawlor, LeRondelet Apt. REV. AND MRS. W. A. BURTON, of Camby, Ind., service for the reconsecration of their marriage vows No. 206,1150 Anchorage Ln., San Diego, CA 92106; were honored Apr. 17 by a special Sunday morning was led by Rev. Hilton Gillespie on Palm Sunday George Coulter, 9310 Canterbury, Leawood, KS service and an open house to celebrate their 50th afternoon at Albany, Ga„ First Church. A reception 66206.

Conducted by W. E. McCumber, most serious disregard of the warning you have E d ito r cited. In connection with the rapture, who will the fool­ There is a spiritual anointing that Paul claimed ish virgins be that will be left behind? for himself and his fellow teachers (2 Corinthians 1:21), which sealed them as genuine messengers The wise virgins are those prepared for Christ’s o f God. return, who go out to meet and form His “escort” John speaks of an anointing that all his readers when He descends to earth. experienced, namely the indwelling Spirit, by The foolish virgins are those who are visibly and which they were established in truth and guarded publicly identified with His people, but are not against heresy (1 John 2:20-27). □ prepared to meet Him (Matthew 25:1-13). □ We know the rapture is near. Some women left Who are God’s anointed, and in what manner our church— they had been lifetime members— are they anointed? God says, “Touch not mine to join a church that teaches that anyone who anointed.” does not speak in unknown tongues, as was r u i - T The anointing of which you speak was a ritual of experienced on the day of Pentecost, will not pouring oil upon a man’s head to indicate that go up in the rapture. Please comment. God had selected him and would empower him There is not a shred of evidence in the Bible for for a certain public office. Under the Old Cov­ that idea. enant, kings, priests, and prophets were anointed So far as tongues at Pentecost are concerned, (e.g., 1 Samuel 9:16; 10:1; Exodus 29:7; 1 Kings they were not “unknown.” Those who spoke were 19:16). A special oil was used and those who mis­ understood clearly by the crowd and without in­ used it came under judgment (Exodus 30:31-33). terpretation. To argue that this tongues speaking, This oil of consecration was also placed upon the because it occurred at Pentecost, must occur Tabernacle and its equipment (Exodus 30:26; whenever people are baptized with the Spirit, is 40:9-11). It marked the person or object as set poor logic. Tongues was one of three inaugural apart to a certain office or function ordained by signs that accompanied the Spirit’s coming to in­ God. fill the disciples. With equal validity you could To “touch God’s anointed” (1 Chronicles 16:22; argue for the necessary repetition of the wind- Psalm 105:15) was to defy the authority of God in sound and the tire. placing that person in his office. The background The essential Pentecostal elements are identified to these warnings seems to indicate that the as power for service (Acts 1:8) and purity of heart patriarchs were also God’s anointed (Genesis (Acts 15:8-9). And it is by holy living and faithful 12:17; 20:3). service that we prepare to meet Christ at His re­ Besides the ritual of consecration, anointing is turn, as many scriptures indicate, including M at­ also mentioned as personal grooming (2 Samuel thew 24:14-46; 1 Peter 1:13-21; 5:1-4; 2 Peter 12:20; Matthew 6:17). 1:2-11; 3:9-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12; and 1 John Anointing also was associated with healing (Luke 3:1-3. 10:34; John 9:6; Revelation 3:18). Holiness is requisite for meeting Christ in peace Jesus was called “Christ,” literally, “the and with joy, and the Holy Spirit is our source Anointed," because the Holy Spirit anointed Him and power for holy living. It’s easier to speak in for His ministry as the Messiah (Luke 4:16-21). tongues than to live a holy life, even if you have Any opposition to Him, or rejection of Him, is a stiff jaws. □

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Pictured are the charter members of the newly organized San Mateo, Fla., First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Curtis F. Cook is the pastor. Services started in September 1982, and the church was organized on January 9, 1983. It is on the North Florida District.

The Church of the Nazarene, Coll vmore Rock, St. Michael (Barbados), burned early on April 10, 1983. The cause of the fire is unknown, but arson is sus­ pected. The congregation has been meeting for worship in a government- owned school and has sought permis­ sion to use the buildings on a continuing basis. A total estim ate o f the loss has not yet been determined, but the structure must be completely replaced. Both the building and contents were insured. The church has had steady growth and On Sunday, February 6, 1983, the Plymouth, Mich., church celebrated the 50th for the past three years achieved the anniversary of the organization of the church, and kicked off a “Year of Jubilee” Evangelistic Honor Roll. Average Sun­ celebration. Rev. Robert North, founding pastor (1933-45) was elected and in­ day School attendance for 1982 was stalled as pastor em eritu s. P ictu red (I. to r.) are: Pastor Emeritus and Mrs. North; 136 and the average morning worship District Superintendent Donald Gibson; and Pastor and Mrs. Carl Allen. The 50th attendance was 107. Pastor Wilvin I. year celebration will climax in a homecoming weekend, October 21-23, 1983, Clarke is a member of the General NYI with General Superintendent Charles H. Strickland. All former members and Council, representing Mexico, Central friends are invited. America, and the Caribbean.

JUNE 1, 1983 33 STEXMARDSHIP is one of the most inclusive words in the Christian vocabulary. It is recognition of God's ownership. It is a personal responsibility, a local church obligation, and a denominational mandate.

True stewardship is first concerned, then involved, and then obligated. This con­ cept carries over into general church planning. Our general treasurer, Dr. Norman O. Miller, reports that in 1982, 80.5 percent of all receipts went to the cause of world evangelism. This is in answer to our Lord's command, "Go ye into all the world." The balance of 19.5 percent was prudently used for other expenditures in conducting the affairs of the general church. HOW YOUR GENERAL BUDGET DOLLAR WAS USED

80.5% WORLD EVANGELISM EXPENDITURES

19.5% ADMINISTRATION, AND OTHER WORLD EVANGELISM SUPPORT

MISSION SPECIALS (such as offerings for Venezuela, W orld Hunger Fund, W orld Mission Radio) are not included in the above figures, as 100 percent of all contributions went for the designated purpose.

Your dollars ore carefully administered to accomplish the maximum in God's service.

NOTE: A complete listing of these expenditures is available from the general treasurer. MANC to pastor the college church at will make their home in Abbotsford, Olivet Nazarene College in 1973. British Columbia. □ He was elected president of Point Loma College in 1978, where he served until his death. In 1979 Mid-America TRAGEDY STRIKES TWO Nazarene College conferred on him the PLNC PROFESSORS honorary doctor of divinity degree for May 6, a car accident killed the wife his outstanding service to the Church of Point Loma Nazarene College pro­ of the Nazarene, and especially for his fessor, Dr. Vic Heasley, and Mrs. Jan leadership at MANC during its for­ McMillin and her 19-year-old-son, mative years. He was greatly loved and Matt, family of Dr. John G. McMillin, respected by Nazarenes who knew him, part-time PLNC professor. Mrs. M c­ and especially by the constituents of Millin and Matt were thrown from the Point Loma on the Southwest Region car and killed instantly. Mrs. Lavona of the Church of the Nazarene. Heasley died 12 hours later in the hos­ Dr. Draper is survived by his wife, pital. Frances, and four children: Robbin, The collision occurred when four Sheryl, Brad, and Russ. teenagers in two stolen cars, drag rac­ Memorial services were held May 5, ing at 60 mph, ran a red light near the on the site for the proposed Chapel/ old Pasadena College campus, striking Sanctuary on the PLNC campus. This the car being driven by Dr. Heasley. Dr. Spiritual Life Center was one of Dr. Heasley suffered minor injuries. The Draper’s dreams for the college. A youths were later apprehended by the graveside service was held May 7 at police. Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kans. A Survivors of those killed are Dr. John Dr. Bill Draper memorial scholarship G. McMillin, who was out of the coun­ fund is being established at both PLNC try on assignment for World Vision; DR. BILL DRAPER and MANC. □ and Dr. Vic Heasley, chairman of the SUCCUMBS TO CANCER —NN Chemistry Department at PLNC, and two children, Vickie Heasley, 16, and Dr. Bill D. Draper, president of Point T om m y Heasley, 14. Loma Nazarene C ollege, died M a y 3, Services for Mrs. Heasley and Mrs. 1983, in La Jolla, Calif. ANNOUNCEMENT McMillin and Matt were held May 12 Born in Queen City, Tex., on Febru­ in the Greek Amphitheater on the ary 13, 1930, he lived his early life in With the unanimous approval of the Board of General Superintendents, Point Loma campus. □ Texas and Louisiana. After his conver­ and in consultation with the District —NN sion, he attended Bethany Nazarene Advisory Board of the Washington College in O klahom a, w here he earned Pacific District, I have appointed Dr. the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of Melvin McCullough (now pastor of EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE theology degrees, graduating in 1952. Kankakee, III., College Church) as su­ MODERATE TO CALIFORNIA In 1974 he earned a master of arts de­ perintendent of the Washington Pa­ NAZARENE CHURCH gree in religion and philosophy at the cific District effective May 12, 1983. Damage to the Coalinga, Calif., University o f K ansas. EUGENE L. STOWE church and to the parsonage was not He began his ministry pastoring General Superintendent. extensive in the earthquake that lev­ churches in L ou isian a and Texas. In eled the town on May 2, according to a 1958 he moved to Oklahoma City First report by District Superintendent Wil Church as associate pastor. H e th en Spaite. “However,” he added, “three took a fledglin g con g reg a tion in th e members' homes were totally de­ VOGT RETIRES Lakeview Park area o f O k lah om a City. stroyed, and the assistant pastor’s new He pastored there from 1959 to 1966. Dr. Kenneth Vogt, su­ car was crushed when the chimney of During this time of leadership at Lake­ perintendent of Wash­ their home collapsed and fell on it.” Of view Park, the membership grew from ington Pacific District, the 7,000 residents of Coalinga, about 76 to 454. retired after seven years one-half have had to abandon their In 1966 Mid-America Nazarene Col­ of superintendency on homes, condemned for occupancy due lege in Olathe, K ans., was foun ded, and that district at the 70th to earthquake damage. Rev. Draper was invited to be the first district assembly, April The church building did move four assistant to the president. H e saw the 28-29. During his term of service the inches off of its foundation, and will college grow in th e n ext seven years to district gained 2,000 members and total need some reinforcement work. The an enrollment of 855 students, the giving rose 1.5 million dollars. chimney of the parsonage was damaged largest church-related college in the Dr. Vogt served a total of 40 years in and will need to be replaced. There is state of Kansas. the Nazarene ministry. The first 20 of no report of damage to the other Naza­ During his time at MANC, he made a these were in pastoral ministry in rene churches in the area. significant im pact for th e college and Oklahoma and California. Since 1963 To help those Nazarene families for the Church o f the N azarene upon he has served in the district super­ whose homes were destroyed, other the city of Olathe. The business com ­ intendency, the first 13 years on the Nazarenes on the Central California munity of Olathe became solid sup­ Sacramento District. He and Mrs. Vogt District have volunteered to loan them porters of the college, largely due to the were honored with a retirement recep­ self-contained trailers and rv’s until influence o f Rev. 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