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NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST TEACHERS CLUB Rev. Larry Clark, NST, Pres., 314 Oak St., No. 7 , Syracuse, Christmas art used N.Y. 13203; Rev. Robert J. Haskins, NST, Sec.-Treas., 2810 S. Cherokee St., Englewood, Colorado, 80110. on page 3, 30, 31 LICENTIATE & MEDIUM SOCIETY Huey S. Smiley, Pres., 2733 Thompson Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50317. Phone 515 266-5824; Anna Gross, Secy-Treas. furnished by Priscilla Clough 10930 Avenue “M”, Chicago, Illinois 60617. Phone 312 7 3 4 - 1979. THE NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST 2 MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The task is large.

The responsibility is enormous.

The eternity of life

is most wondrous to behold.

N.S.A.C. National Board Historical Reflections of Christmas Times by Rev. Genevieve Woelfi, N.S.T. Throughout December, joy seems contageous. It is passed to many on the wings of a smile. Kindness reigns over all. Singing chimes ring out the ageless message of love. It in­ fuses new hope into the hearts of the weary and often discouraged. Happy carolers often travel through villages and suburbs Jesus was born. And Mary laid singing merrily. him in a manger, an anim al’s Filling the atmosphere with feeding bin, for a crib. How communal warmth, candle- humble this birth of one who lighted services and merry­ would rise to renowned great­ making festivities celebrated the ness! first Christmas in Bethlehem, and Jesus was to embody the Christ- Judaism’s sacred Hanukkah. A love that wonderful world would disciples. When he had conferred spiritual happiness radiates from be known the world over. with them, and there was nc one to another. Attaining exceptional wisdom as longer any doubt in their mind; If only such recognition of he grew to manhood, his teaching that he was truly Jesus, he passec brotherhood continued throughout would be unequalled in power to upward disappearing from theii the year from one yuletide to uplift and enoble men. sight. To that high state of con another! According to authoritative sciousness, for which his earth While Jewish families con­ history records Jesus was born life had prepared him, h( gregate at the feasting table and October 6 in Four B.C. However, ascended. in the synagogue rejoicing over the latter part of December was; For centuries before th< their great victory for for freedom established as the celebration Christian E ra, Mithraism was thi some 2000 years ago, the shadow time for the Christian religion. Persian religion. Its roots wen of the illustrious prophet, Jesus, There was a reason for this: traced to India and Babylonia. Ii the Christian Wayshower, seems The winter solstice was the Seventy B.C., Roman soldier to hover over holiday activities. traditional time for worshipping fighting in Persia, took home t And once again the beautiful the birth of other saviors (born of Rome and the Roman Empire, a Christmas story is unfolded. How virgin mothers with fathers said its height, the worship of Mithra shepherds watching their sheep in to be gods), who became After warring throughout th the quiet hillside heard singing sacrificial martyrs. For the second, third, and fourth cen angel voices proclaiming the birth removal of men’s sins they were turies of the Christian E ra, belief of a new Leader; how a star of put to death. On arising from the of Mithraism and Christianit tremendous magnitude, unlike grave they were supposed to have became so similar that the; any other luminary, guided ascended into space heavenward. ultimately fused into one wisemen from countries far and Such was the religious belief at Christianity absorbed Mithraism near bearing gifts to the little one that time. Seneca, the Roman historian in Bethlehem, Judea; and how Mithra was the last of these tells of many other legendar this child would grow in savior-gods prior to the advent of beliefs which developed int knowledge and understanding of Jesus. His birthdate was religions: Bell and Osiris c men and their needs; and he designated as December 25 and so Babylonia; Prometheus, god c would be their Comforter. celebrated as a festival time. The Greek mythology; and a doze From his worthy parents, Mary Easter season commemorated other ‘Saviors.’ In Tibet an and Joseph, Jesus received a high Mithra’s sacrifice for the ex­ Napal, the Indian deity, Indra c spiritual heritage, and teachings piation of men’s errors and his 1500 B.C. is still worshipped fo of Egypt’s Essenes. subsequent resurrection from the his death on the cross. His su( Like many others, his father dead. cessor was the Hindu g°c and expectant mother made the And just as had befallen Mithra Krishna, born 1000 years B.C. Hi long trek through Judea by many years before, Jesus was put too, was crucified for ‘man donkey to pay compulsory taxes. to death for the remission of evil forgiveness of sins.’ Today 11105 Because the small town’s Inn was in all men who would believe in of India worships Krishna. overfilled, the only ac­ him. He, too, demonstrated the Although much good dwells • commodation to be found was a continuity of life. After death on all religions, the constructs stable. Here, on a bed of soft hay, the cross, he returned to his psychology of Jesus, a practica Continued on page 10

THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL! 8 The dedication of one’s life to 1 !• | - i g & . e t 1 1 f "i CF the pursuit of a great ideal, the ïf iîr it i i #î I ,M.. J^ - % y ^ 4s». giving of one’s self wholehear­ js w tedly to unselfish service-will, in time, result in a new, firmer spiritual revival within our own organization, as well as new PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL HEALING— growth for humanity. It may even I ask the great unseen healing force to re- m0ve all obstructions from my mind and body help to bring about another reality and to restore me to perfect health. I ask this in our lives, as expressed in these in all sincerity and honesty and I will do my part. words, “He walks with me and He I I ask this great unseen healing force to help both present and absent ones who are in need talks with m e.’’ of help and to restore them to perfect health. I The N.S.A.C. Healing Center is put my trust in the love and power of God. open to all. Prayer is our one direct line to God, so if you need Healing P rayer help in again learning to prayer, are always with us. However, it is write, and do it today. Life is largely made up of what always possible to obtain spiritual N.S.A.C. Healing Center jjjay be described as “little guidance if one seeks it through Miss Catherine Schneider •jiings.” There are routine duties prayer. Prayer is direct com­ P.O. Box 6042 .¿at must be done over and over munion with God. It is a natural Wheeling, WV 26003 again with each passing day. turning of the mind and heart to Healing Center We are not merely building a God, and it is available to life, a character, an eternity. The everyone at any time of day or little tasks and daily duties we night. Spiritualist Healers Leaque I perform are the building stones Prayer changes things. So National Spiritualist Association of Churches iy which the final structure can we often told, and throughout President REV. JANICE R. BAYNES jebrought to completion. And no history there have been recorded 2733 Thompson matter how small the daily tasks, so many evidences that this Des Moines, Iowa 50317

f we do our work to the glory of statement bears far too much Jeanne Ford, Sec'y 1521 W Edgemont Spirit, they make the sum total of fruit for anyone to doubt it. But Phoenix, Arizona 85007 our life into that which is fine and for all its potential power, prayer Each Wednesday at 8 p.m. the members of beautiful. is like any source of power in one the League sit in Healing Meditation, sending No Chamber of Commerce aspect-it can accomplish nothing Healing Prayer Vibrations to all in need. ever wasted any of its promotion unless it is used and used wisely. on the problems within its cities. Do you pray? If not, let’s start HKAUXC PRAYER— We arc faithful and sincere. It strives to correct them, or today--together--and start you We are fearless in all we do. Without this work our lives are naught. should. Promotion of eventual praying. Only God-Spirit knows We love each phase in our work so true. accomplishment usually rides what changes in our own lives and best with that which is good and in the lives of our loved ones and He who does not want to die , right. the whole world may go waiting should not want to live. For live is Baylor football fans and the save for our devotion and faith­ tendered to us with the proviso of New York Jets live from one fulness in prayer. death; life is the way to this season to the next with hope Perhaps the greatest spiritual destination. On this account, it is eternal. Followers of the Chicago need of our day is for Spiritualists folly to fear death; for only the Sears are again gaining hope, to unite in group prayer-united in uncertain is to be feared, the Respite memories of past sincere prayer for all mankind. It certain being taken for granted. ?reseason disasters. Somehow was group prayer that preceded Death signifies a just and aost football fans manage to Pentecost. It was also a prayer unavoidable necessity. Who ^ile while waiting for October, meeting that started the modern should complain about a situation November and the Super Bowl missionary movement. And with in which everyone is unex­ Play off. our own N.S.A.C. Healing Center ceptionable? The first law of j Isn’t it about time that those and prayer groups we should find justice is equality. Therefore, it profess to love their blessings in our own life through would be unseemly to reproach rganization borrowed a bit of prayer. Nature for not having a different Jisdom from the secular world? law for us than for herself. What •‘list we forever emphasize the she joins together, she puts Native where there is so much HEALING PRAYER—* asunder, and what she puts -°°d already in operation? asunder she joins together again. is filled with constant and We are faithful and sincere, We are fearless in all we do. Lucius Annaeus Seneca ^avoidable decisions. Big Without this work our lives are naught. (3B.C.-65 A.D.) 4ec'sions may be forced upon us We love each phase in our work so true. ^Quently, but the smaller ones r M e m b e r , 1976 5 In the November issue of TNS apparent support of LaMarr N.S.A.C. President Joseph H. Keene’s latest promotional effort Merrill formally registered an at the public’s expense. Below is open letter of protest against the the letter from ABC replying to American Broadcasting Company these charges, and David Hartman for their

American Broadcasting Company 1330 Avenue of the Am encas New York. New York 10019 Telephone 212 LT1-7777

Dear Mr. Morgan:

This will acknowledge receipt of your recent letter complaining about the appearance of Mr. LaM arr Keene on our GOOD MORN­ ING AMERICA program of August 26, 1976, during which Mr. Keene discussed mediums and spiritualists and with respect to which you request "equal tim e".

For your information, the "equal time" requirements of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission relate only to broadcast appearances of legally qualified candidates for public office. I assume, therefore, that you are referring to the FCC's "fairness doctrine" which requires that broadcasters in covering the discussion of controversial issues of public importance must present representative and contrasting viewpoints in their overall programming.

In our opinion, Mr. Keene's comments relating to the activities of mediums and spiritualists do not constitute discussion of a contro­ versial issue of public importance with respect to which the "fair­ ness doctrine" would be applicable. Mr. Keene merely expressed his own opinion as to practioners of "mediumship" and his own experience in the field. Mr. Keene also gave an entertaining demonstration to the moderator, Mr. David Hartman.

For the reasons expressed above, we respectfully decline your re­ quest for equal time but thank you for writing to us to express your view s.

Very truly yours,

General Attorney

Mr. Joseph H. M errill, President National Spiritualist Association P. O. Box 128 Cassadaga, Florida 32706

October 8, 1976

THE NATIONAL 6 Committee-Presidents Message In 1977 TNS Looks at the

ented at the 84th Annual World of Spiritualism Invention of th N.S.A.C. in L)0flix> Arz. And we are happy that the greetings: communications between the Here and Worldwide Bureau of Education and the today we are entering an age N.S.A.C. Board are better, and „¡eh requires diligence of that they will now be working Now columns are already being Jjjjght and perseverance of together for the common cause. developed to both inform and „plication in order to bring our We feel that a regionally- entertain you. Two of these new •eas across and in order to ex- segmented Teacher’s Bureau and columns will involve many of you „¿I the philosophy of accompanying seminars are directly... TNS’ roving eye will ^¡ritualism to all peoples of the excellent ideas. We should avail single out and highlight two Jrld. The time is now, more ourselves of the talent and help churches each month-strictly at j,an ever, to get ourselves the N.S.T. Club has to offer. And randon... Individuals who make gether for the great onslaught of it is the duty of the membership at good news for Spiritualism in Spiritual energy now upon us. large to stimulate interest in their community will receive j,ere is very little time left, and the seminars. We agree that class special coverage. jo for that reason many groups work throughout the country •jier than ours have been given a should be more consistent and in More attention will be given to dimmer of the truth. keeping with true spiritualist N.S.A.C’s own... authors of We, the committee, feel that teachings. Our own books should publications and books, speakers, President Merrill and the be emphasized and presented teachers, and demonstrating National Board should be com- intelligently to our young people. mediums and healers will finally -ended for their forcing ahead to Let them be aware of our receive their due. meet their challenges. There educational opportunities because should be no criticism, but we need responsible individuals Greater, more specific in­ eratefulness for the wisdom who would be dedicated to our vestigation will be undertaken of *!iich they have and for the cause. physical and mental mediumship. dedication which they display. We are pioneers in mind con­ Photographs and other analytical Our organization is ex­ means will be published whenever periencing “growing pains” , and trol, mind expansion and awareness, but other psychic and suitable samples are made we interpret the many problems available... reviews will un­ the Board is facing as parapsychology groups are getting ahead of us even though dertake a closer look at many representing the tearing-dow n they don’t have as much to offer. untouched areas. and cleaning-out which is This seems to indicate they are recessary before the building-up And last but not least, TNS will process can take place. As we better organized and publicized than we are. Thus it is the duty of attempt to generate an in­ ?row in numbers and find more ternational flavor for its self and and more people coming through everyone of us to apply ourselves in this direction using all our spiritualism by developing an urdoors, we will have to be even exchange of articles with other nore orderly and systematic. A talents and resources to make ourselves heard. We should be Spiritualist newspapers and ■ask Force and other functional magazines... worldwide. aroups may very well be known by our good works and forge ahead to present Spiritualist 'ecessary to delegate some of the 1977 looks like an exciting year *°fk and thus lighten the load of demonstrations and talks in the proper light to as many groups as for TNS. Here’s hoping you find it r,e National Board. will listen to us. We should never as interesting as TNS plans to This committee commends the make it. dini-Course for Lyceum be ashamed of what we believe in, !eachers which is being brought but we should shout it from the :m t. All of the membership, rooftops. Wm. Melick, Editor , should take an active part to Respectfully submitted, Chuck Brandenburg, , P the Lyceum grow in the Rita Faubel, Chairman Inches. The Spot-light, as well, Laura Matulaitis Associate Editor Elsie Phillips I our support and the con­ Marge Melick, ation of articles. Circulation Manageress Getting the “Mini-Course in paling” into print and available ah is a laudable achievement. r ûECEMBER, 1976 7 Spiritualism Misunderstood by Betty McConnell

First and foremost, I want to the second type calls it the work of someone unfamiliar with say - I am a Spiritualist. the Devil. The third type accepts Spritualism? Probably, I know i it as a natural occurence in light have. Most people understand Spiritualism is my religion - my of natural law. This is the view of reference to Sunday Scho i way of life. It not only saddens me the true Spiritualist - the resulting classes, and adult church classes but frustrates me because destruction of life and property is Many have heard of mind control Spiritualism is so often misun­ not the work of God. yoga and self-hypnosis and other derstood. Many people don’t even A tornado is caused by at­ mind developing classes, but they realize that Spiritualism is a mospheric conditions . Although don’t understand things dealing religion, much less a philosophy this is natural law I cannot with awareness, psychic ability and science. I don’t like it when visualize it being set in motion by and healing, expecially in con­ people give me a wierd look or God or a Devil just to cause people nection with church classes. knock something as beautiful as to snap to attention. Natural law Spiritualist churches have Spiritualism. can be very brutal at times, but it seminars and workshops that are What do some people think of does make sense. If you step on a sometimes open to the public, but you when you speak of rollerskate while carrying only people who are already ln. Spiritualism? Only too often they groceries, you will probably end terested and fairly knowledgable think of fortune tellers peering up sitting in the midst of food­ in Spiritualism attend. We need to into crystal balls - people sitting stuffs and household supplies. educate the people who know little around a table in the dark with Should you blame the Devil or say or nothing of our religion. What spooky voices and forms moaning it was God’s will? No. Put the many know is often erroneous and and calling from shadowy corners blame where it belongs - on your distorted. of the room. child for leaving his skate there Some people, totally without and the natural law that says: first-hand knowledge, believe The following incident is what (One unsuspecting foot + one Spiritualists are in league with the prompted me to write this article. waiting rollerskate equals one Devil. This is one of the gravesi Last week one of my co-workers disaster. That’s new math: 1 + 1 bits of misinformation. How car heard me mention our new equals 1.) Natural law is taught in you worship something you don' church. He immediately wanted development classes, and should even believe in? And, of course to know what famous psychic be included in any attempt to Spiritualists do not believe in the started the church and who was educate the world in the phases of Devil. Any trouble, unhappiness running it. He thought all Spiritualism. or personal hell we find ourselve: Spiritualists churches were When people talk about being in, we know we alone an started by famous psychics. This good Christians, about living a responsible for it or that it is ; too is a com m on m isun­ good Christian life, they are result of natural law. derstanding. Actually, when talking about a “good” person Recently one of my office co questioned, he could only think of irrespective of his religion. workers was involved in < one church that could fit his Unfortunately most of us don’t discussion about some way-ou description. know another word to describe superstition. No one seemed ti one who is “ Christ-like” aside know much about it, and he I wish there was some way to from Christian. This particular knowing that I was in i educate the world to the truths of tag can be a source of irritation to development class said: “Wh; Spiritualism; a way to explain the a Moslem, Jew, Spiritualist, not ask Betty, she deals with al difference between a psychic Buddhist or whatever— even that sort of stuff in her church.” wonder and a Spiritualist... the though the individual understands To him Spiritualism is witchcrai difference between a fortune the good intent. and superstition. Perhaps h teller and a medium... the dif­ Webster says that when the feels that if you sit in a develop ference, or I should say the “ no word Christian is used in this way ment class you will eventually b difference” between miracles, it means commendably decent or graduated a certified witch. Sue disasters and natural law. generous. Personally I don’t ignorance and misunderstanding There are three different types really think this definition is I have a friend who told me sh of people who know with positive sufficient to describe a “Christ- would be scared to death just to b assurance just why these like” person. The English in the same room with a medium disasters happen. The first type language needs a non-sectarian, Can you imagine such unfounde classes a disaster as God’s will. more universal word befitting a fear? It doesn’t bother me This individual views everything proper description. som eone is ignorant aboi out of balance and presumes that Have you mentioned that you Spiritualism, because most of1 God is teaching us a lesson. Now attend a development class to were at one time. However,

8 THE NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST es bother me when people close Association of Churches will not good, wouldn’t you prepare? minds and put it down include it in their teachings. If it If there were any root of bit­ Without having even the remotest is proven, it will then be added to terness between you and another, Jjea of what they are talking our beliefs. wouldn’t you make haste to aboih- remove it? How do we educate the world? In your relations to your family, Occasionally, Spiritualism We don’t advocate going door to wouldn’t you be very patient and eCeives the same improper door with literature and records; forbearing, and realize that quite ;reatment by authors of books on nor do we believe in standing on a lot of m atters that usually omparative religions. street corners handing out disturb you are not worth while? This leads me to believe that in pamphlets. I believe the answer In your business, wouldn’t you .omparative religion courses to educating the world to be made vividly conscious that aught around the world Spiritualism is admitting to being many things that have seemed Spiritualism is sadly neglected... a Spiritualist. Isn’t that simple? vital to you are really of no con­ n0 wonder it is so misunderstood. sequence? Wouldn’t you awake to Admitting to being one! I know a sharp appreciation of values? I have a friend who is a that it works. When the op­ Wouldn’t you like to spend as developing medium - a beautiful portunity arises, telling people I much as possible of that last day . person. But, the very first time am a Spiritualist has lead to my with the ones or one of whose [he stepped into a Spiritualist educating many misinformed devotion to you, of whose love and Church was on H allow een. people. I don’t get on a soap box trust in you, you are certain? And Wouldn’t it be a mass of confusion and preach, but as soon as I tell would you have time for many if the only time we could com­ someone I am a Spiritualist, the people that now occupy you? m unicate with our Spirit friends questions come in torrents, and Wouldn’t this world seem ■vas on Halloween? The Christian answering them is teaching - wonderfully beautiful to you, and churches have a similar problem. sometimes to me. I don’t suggest wouldn’t you see as if by \lany people only attend church that you become a fanatic, always revelation the marvel and charm on Easter and Christmas. Some trying to lead a conversation to of many things you have passed wouldn’t think of going to church Spiritualism, but when the op­ by as commonplace? The sun­ any other time unless it was to a portunity arises and the subject of shine, for instance, the sky and religion rears its controversial L funeral or wedding. A friend at clouds, the familiar trees, the I work said his preacher looked head - speak out and say that you flight of birds, the house you live over the congregation the Sunday are a Spiritualist. Believe me, in, your books, your chair, your you will have your chance to I after Easter and said: “Well, I bed, your dog, the intimate sounds 3 see the Easter Lillies are gone, educate. of domestic life. Wouldn’t all I but the prennials are still here.” these things be suddenly imbued 5 with a pathetic beauty? 3 Most of the misunderstanding Would you give way to unruly 1 about Spiritualism is through appetites or tempers, seeing the ignorance and fear. Another co- folly of them? worker of mine took me aside one Would you not be stripped of a I day and told me that he believed hundred vanities, of all your self- t in life after death, and also knew The Last Day preening and pride and sense of 3 it was possible to receive importance. i messages from departed loved Wouldn’t the knowledge that 3 ones. But he felt it should be left by Dr. Frank Crane this is your last day, in final make f at that. You shouldn’t question you as noble, great, fine, and II and you shouldn’t investigate, he If you knew that you had but one honest as it is possible for you to •aid. There are some things we more day to live and that at the be, and wouldn’t you live up to the 't last aren’t meant to know. setting of tomorrow’s sun your life very best ideals you have--for one e Personally, I call that fear. He would close, how would you spend day? i- has been taught to fear such that day? If so, why not live this day as if e things... and who taught him this it were the last day, at least as to h its temper and plane? ! ;ear? His own church... he ■ itself said so. In the first place, you probably The end of life is the true e have certain notions about the touchstone of life. The great e And what about reincarnation? hereafter, and about the results of revealer of values is death. .at is something else that is your earthly life upon your future Is it not possible for us to get d Misunderstood. People just state. Instead of dismissing and some of the last day’s vision and if Rurally think all Spiritualists neglecting these thoughts, beli wisdom and spread it around a bit it ¡eve in reincarnation. Many do wouldn’t you suddenly find them through our other days? is bei teve it, but until it is proven, to be of great interest? And, if you Why should not our last day be it the National Spiritualist believe “preparing” does any an inspiration-and not a dread?

dECEMBER, 1976 9 Prayer is a Personal Expresssion Historical- continued from page by Alice Miller usable philosophy of life , endured for 2000 years. Stress19S Prayer is nondenominationai. the fatherhood of God, jg ^ It is a very personal and in­ is he concerned with becoming dividual thing. famous? This makes the dif­ declared the brotherhood* of mSUs to be the most powerful ^ There are as many times of ference between a masterpiece strument in the world; «¡n’ prayers as there are people. and a picture. brotherly love is the comma1 Some of send out our prayers in a It’s usually the purpose or denominator binding all pe0Din type of clerical style much as we motive behind the prayer that is together. He further taught have learned to do in our chur­ important, isn’t it? Then we have the bargainer. man’s personal responsibility! ches. Others feel more com­ his own acts. fortable in trust talking to God as He puts prayer on a commercial While Christians are extolling a friend. There are those, too, basis. He says, “God, if you’ll do the birth of Jesus, Jewish pe0pi? who believe that prayer should this for me, I’ll do that for you. are observing the ‘Festival 0f not be a series of give-mes, but This reminds me of the story Lights’ - Hanakkah (Chanukah) only one of gratitude. And then about two seamen who were adrift with the lighting of an additional there are others who feel that on a raft. In desperation, one of the seaman got down on his knees. candle to the first one for eight there is no need for formal days. prayer--that the laws of cause and “Oh, Lord,” he began, “have pity effect and compensation will on us. Just save us, and for the Hanukkah is one of Judaism’s apply regardless of how many rest of our lives we promise..... ” happiest holidays. This ‘Feast of Dedication’ with a candelabrum petitions are dispatched. Some “Hold everything!” , interrupted of lights in every home sym­ believe that prayer should come his shipmate, “Don’t commit bolizes the m iracle of 165 B.C in response to an awareness of yourself. I think I just sighted during the Jewish-Syrian War ! spiritual emptiness in ourselves, land.” Some people have strange ideas the Hebrew struggle for religious and that it represents one means freedom. to fill the void. of what a prayer is. We can’t At this joyous season both Prayer as an externally per­ expect it to happen that way. We Christian and Jewish brothers formed act has only slight merit must first do our part, make the brighten the lives of the less or appeal; a “state of prayer” is effort. Then it follows that we will fortunate with spiritual and something quite different. receive help if our cause is material comforts. People DuMaurier once said, “There can worthy. remember dear ones and friends be prayers without words just as Then too, perhaps some of the with gifts. Firesides resound with well as songs without words, I things we pray for are not the best for ourselves or others. Our laughter of happy children ac­ suppose.” cepting the evidence of love Now, there are certain other prayers may often be answered in a different way than we expect. surrounding them as a natural types of prayer of which I would expression. like to speak. One is what I call Sometimes we ourselves or others, must go through certain And in his wisdom, did not the the ‘panic prayer’. This is a great teacher-psychologist say we prayer that is sent out when one is hardships and suffer a little. For should ‘‘become as little in trouble. At no other time through adversity our character is tried and through tears and children?” does this particular person even Universal love is everywhere. think of praying. But on finding sorrow our soul is strengthened. Perhaps the prayers most apt to It could even be the road to himself in trouble he sends out his' Peace. plea and expects to receive im­ receive consideration are prayers mediate help. He makes all sorts on behalf of others. Not prayers Spotlight feeling of wild promises to God. Well, that a person shall be thus and so, quite often he does get help, but but prayers that they will be when things go well for him, does guided in the way that is best for dollar squeeze he offer up a little prayer of them; prayers that others shall Subscription rates for the thanks? Sad to say, too often he receive healing; prayers that Spotlight magazine have just feels that luck came his way, those undeveloped ones in the remained constant at the $1^5 and he is a little embarrassed material and spiritual aspects of figure for many years. Now. about having prayed. life shall become aware of their how ever, spiralling inflations! Then we have the ‘ego type higher nature and find a better increases in printing and mailing prayer’ offered by those who are form of expressing themselves; costs have finally eroded our ambitious for personal glory; and what is very important, ability to absorb them. . they pray that they shall become prayers for world peace. New subscriptions successful and powerful. Does the “ If radio’s slim fingers can renewals receive after December artist pray that he may paint a pluck a melody from the night and 31 of this year must, by necessity beautiful piece of art with a deep toss it over a continent or be billed out at $2.00 each. meaning that shall be a source of sea....why should mortals wonder Bundles at $10.00 each. inspiration to those who view it, or if God h ears p ra y e r.” 10 THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL^ 1 r pioneers of Spiritualism

by Dorothy Mayer Reiser The word Pioneer, according to Horace Greeley was an ad­ One of my favorite pioneers was Webster, means to lead the way, vocate of Spiritualism. Now take Dr. J. M. Peebles. I especially ;0open up, as a new country; to be a man like this hard nosed revere him because he was |he wayshower. newspaper man. He was a against any type of charlatanry. The Pioneers of Spiritualism reporter, an editor of one of the His honesty was above reproach #ere not among the indolent or most respected papers in this and he wanted Spiritualism to be weaker classes of humans. They country. He was not one who was the same. He could not stand vere pioneers in the truest sense likely to be sold a false bill of anyone who would stoop to fraud ’f the word. The names of those goods. He not only believed in or trickery. Well educated and a flho went before us are among the Spiritualism, he sponsored it, world traveler, he was known to elite, prosperous, and educated. accepted it and actively worked have an unusual sweetness of Many of them put their for it. Just think about that. nature. He traveled many miles reputations and careers on the The Fox sisters stayed at the to promote Spiritualism. ;ine in behalf of their belief. The Greeley’s New York home while fox sisters gave of their time, they held their meetings. He heir strength, and faith to advertised the meetings in his communicate with those who had newspaper and these meetings “Whatever is— is Best99 aone before. The lady who stood were attended by many great hy them and protected them was names of that day. One of the Fox called Amy Kirby Post. This sisters was married in his home. courageous woman lived in a day The Governor of Wisconsin, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox when women were expected to Nathaniel Potter Talmadge, say little, stay home and busy became interested in Spiritualism I know, as my life grown older, ¡hemselves and remain in the because of newspaper attacks on And mine eyes have clearer background of their husbands’ his good friend Judge Edmonds. sight, lives. She did not stay there but He was being attacked viciously That under each rank wrong was right in the forefront of by the media because of his belief somewhere Spiritualism. She and her .and attendance at Spiritualist There lies the root of Right; husband were Hicksite Quakers. meetings and circles. Gov. That each sorrow has its pur­ They were active abolitionists and Talmadge was not then an ad­ pose, worked against slavery with all vocate of Spiritualism, but due to By the sorrowing oft their might. his fair and just mind he made a unguessed; There w ere m any in study of it. But as sure as the sun brings Spiritualism who worked against He was incensed at the attacks morning, slavery. Many met regularly in a on his friend and considered them Whatever is-- is best. little home circle with John very unjust. After careful con­ Willets, George Willets, John sideration and a careful weighing I know that each wrong action, Robinson and R.D. Jones. The of the evidence he also became a As sure as the night brings Fox sisters were the mediums. confirmed Spiritualist. They had shade, Amy’s husband, Isaac, many circles at his own home and Is sometime, somewhere, developed the phase of his beloved daughter who was not punished, mediumship known as automatic a student of music in any manner Though the hour be long writing, and he published a book whatever was entranced and delayed. ^titled “Voices from the Spirit played classical and popular I know that the soul is aided, World.” His personality was music. The Governor himself was Sometimes, by the hearts "arm and friendly and he could once lifted into the air on a table unrest, most persuasive. He num­ which was levitated while he was And to grow means often to bed among his friends the sitting upon it. Together, they suffer lightened poet Walt Whit­ rose several feel above the floor. But whatever is-- is best. man. in the warmth of these He received direct writing from ‘r>endships the Fox sisters grew. spirit. He was instrumental in I know that there are no errors There are many pioneers who having a memorial on behalf of In the great Eternal plan, ?ave of themselves in the service Spiritualism presented to the And all things work together ^Spiritualism and many of these congress on the United States. It For the final good of man. Were so knowledgeable, so had 13,000 names beginning with And I know when my soul erudite, so experienced, talented his. This is in the Department of speeds onward, ' and successful that more than any National Archive. Governor In its grand Eternal quest, other single thing it caused me to Talmadge wanted Spiritualism I shall say, as I look back earth­ °nsider Spiritualism to be recognized and respected. ward, Settling very special. Whatever is— is best. 1» DECEMBER, 1976 11 Evolution Evolution

by Rev. RuthE. Novak

There have been many celebrations in this Bicentennial year of 1976. But, I wonder how many of us who have celebrated our Country’s two hundreth birth­ day have really given thought to the many changes and im­ provements that affect our busy lives. How many of us have given thanks to our God and the in­ spiration which is constantly at work to improve mankind’s lot. 11. Food Canning - Francois Go back with me if you will, to Appert - 1804 another time over 200 years ago 12. Anethesia - Sir Davey -1799 and let’s see the improvements (laughing gas) over the beginning of these in­ 13. Iron Lung - Drinker & ventions in comparison with the Shaw - 1928 perfected article of today. 1. Sewing Machine - Thomas Explorations beyond our Earth Saint - 1790, “Wooden machine Ranger 7 - July 13, 1964 - the with a forked needle” space vehicle launched from Cape 2. Steam Boat - Robert Fulton Kennedy relayed to earth the first - 1783 (first one moved only a few close up pictures of the near side hundred yards - vessel was 151’ of the moon immediately before long and 14.7’ wide) its crash landing. 3. Commercial Telegraph - June 2, 1966 - the United States Samuel Finley Bruse Morris - made a soft landing on the moon, 1835 (between Baltimore and establishing that the surface was Washington D.C.) First message strong enough to bear a manned sent by wire, “What God hath vehicle wrought.” December 3, 1967 - first suc­ 4. Telephone - A lexander cessful heart transplant in Cape Graham Bell - 1876 (just one Town, South Africa by Dr. hundred years old - first one was Christian Barnard shaped like an old cigar box) July 20, 1969 - Neil Armstrong 5. Vacuum Cleaner - McCuffy took m an’s first step on the moon. - 1869 (a suction device for surface July 20, 4:53 a.m . - Viking I cleaning only) settled on the low land plains of 6. Television - first one - Paul the Western Chryse bason on Nipkow - 1884 (television as we Mars. First reports: “light winds know it today didn’t have its start from the east in the late af­ until 1925) ternoon, changing to light winds 7. Electric Automobile - Wm. from the southwest after midnight Morrison - 1891 (operated with 24 - maximum wind was 15 miles per batteries and ran for 13 hours - 14 hour. Temperature range from miles per hour with 4 horse power 122 degrees ferinheit just after motor) dawn to -22 degrees Fahrenheit. 8. Airplane - Wright Brothers Pressure steady at 7.70 - 1903 (travelled 1852 ft. in one millibars.” minute at a speed of just under 10 We have come a long way and miles per hour) the changes during the last 200 10. Radio - Gugliclmo Marconi years has been the greatest of all. - 1895

12 THE NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST E v o l u t i o n • ••• E v o l u t i o n ••••

(This period of evolution has wasn’t looked upon as a new taken thousands of years, perhaps religion at first, and the Bible was millions.) seldom used. Many addressed Evolution will continue through their prayers to spirit friends all time as perfection is always in instead of God. People sought the advance of all growth and in­ Physical Phenomena. There telligence. was much misunderstanding All of us have an unsatisfied because people didn’t understand urge that will remain with us until the spiritual side of Spiritualism. we complete our evolution by This was one time that we got the experience and discipline: Life is cart before the horse, so to speak. Spiritual - Life is Divine Energy - If the Spiritual part of what the soul longs for, can only Spiritualism would have been be found in Spiritual unfoldment. understood first there would not All growth must be a personal have been the misunderstandings matter, individual evolution - the of which so often confront Spiritual adjustments come with demonstrations of physical simplicity and dignity like the phenomenon. Spiritualism’s unfolding of a flower. greatest enemies were the Our Resurrection is rising - established religions. Spiritually, from one lower level of life to a higher form, unfolding Second - the next period brought by discipline to eventual divinity. research societies; Sir William This is Resurrection - our growth Crookes of England, Flammarion upward - Faith in this truth is the the Frenchman, Sir Arthur Conan priceless possession of life. We Doyle all brought back much grow both here and there by love prestige to the Spiritualist and prayer. Church. The Spiritualist camps, Think back if you will and see such as Lily Dale and Chesterfield how the rituals in churches have began operation. Publications changed. God is not off in some began to circulate and the far distant place - but right where Movement became steady. The we are - a part of us. period ended about 1936. Let us look at Spiritualism for a Third - since that time the pendulem has swung back and moment - our Bibles are full of accounts of demonstration, much Spiritualism is fast being like the demonstrations that are recognized as a religion. w itnessed in our Spiritualist Spiritualists are learning that Both Evolution and Eternity Churches today. They were not their’s is a religion-the oldest, the were supreme in the Creator’s accepted by many 200 years ago truest and the greatest. Theirs is plan. In all the Kingdoms - because they felt these were the the heritage of revelation Vegetable - Animal and Man - works of evil forces. throughout all the ages of mankind. The psychic stream there is continuity, each a. Swedenborg began a new that has poured the waters of producing its kind, year after era - he without fear admitted truth upon the earth is swelling year, through all ages, each mediumship into a mighty river. Spiritualism evolving from a lower life to a b. Andrew Jackson Davis truly is a science. It gives us a higher quality of existance. followed by a generation - he left way of life - a Religion - it helps us The wild rose - to the American us with the motto: “Under all to find our Spiritual Life - THE Beauty. circumstances, keep an even TRUE L IF E . The wild apple - (found by mind.” Pioneers) to the Delicious. c. Next came the Fox Sisters We have learned through the The wild wolf - to the Collie dog. - Modern Spiritualism has gone step-stones of evolution, that All the wild animals of antiquity through three periods. going to church in itself doesn’t have evolved to those that we First - following Davis and the assure peace of mind or un­ know today. Fox Sisters about 1885 foldment. Nor can we fill the In the evolution of man, it is Spiritualism was discussed unsatisfied urge that lives in each ^ore manifest. everywhere - mediums began to of us without living daily with God The Philosopher, the develop. Everything was mostly and striving ever onward and upward to fulfill our parts in the Statesman, the Poet - etc. - have physical phenomena. People a'l evolved from the caveman. looked at it as m agic. It really evolution of mankind.

DECEMBER, 1976 13 Food for ask grace in some form before love each spoonful you take int you lift your fork? Do you wait your mouth. the Spiritualist until half-way through your meal As Laura Huxley describes th before remembering, or do you digestive tract in detail, and talk The following is an article by simply ignore the thought that of it as feeding each individual Aldeen C. Trexler, member of the your food passes through your cell and thereby determining the Golden Gate Church in San body without having done Francisco, California. kind of cell it is to be, we here anything for you spiritually? know that to be the exact wav it She received this article If you fail to notice the W HERE works. through automatic writing. or the HOW of your eating pat­ It was written by two of her This is the message from two tern, consider the following two guides who were and still are spirits who were careful with points: Your physical as well as particularly interested in foods. their food while on the Earth your spiritual being depend upon They are Virginia Drummond, plane, but not careful enough. how that food is digested. Have wife of a physician while on the And because this is an important you Mrs. Aldous Huxley’s book earth plane, and Laila Richards- message, we want all of you to Between Heaven and Earth?, it’s Cox, a registered physiotherapist, begin to think about it and subtitled Recipes for Living and whose specialty was the use of practice it as though your lives Loving. She gives some very foods for the body. depended upon it. phetinent suggestions for And they do... very definitely. We, Virginia Drummond and digestive systems, which include, Your live’s do depend on it! Laila Richards-Cox, wish to speak among other things, the need to with all Spiritualists from our vantage point here about our This is a photo of one of our conclusions concerning food. Who’s Who m oretireless workers. His career There are among you many who on the National Board began at do not eat so that you get the ut­ the 11th Convention in Washington most from your food for spiritual D.C. when he was elected trustee. health, as well as good physical He passed to the higher life in health. We believe that we can 1938, at the age of71. Who is he? help you if you will but try our suggestions. We wish to pose a question about your eating habits, which includes the where and how you eat. The most critical thing that we have noticed is that many of you eat in front of your television set, perhaps in order to experience the mental aggravation that so often accompanies the news and movies. This is not uplifting to your stomach or normal digestion. Others of you choose a spot where you can watch the birds, or just enjoy nature, flowers, or something quiet around which to take your mind away from the strains and stresses of everyday living. If we ask you to think about these two simple situations, we are sure you would choose the latter. Unfor­ tunately many do not even coftr sider the question of where they eat as revelant to good digestion, wait The second part, the how of eating, deals with your motivation, and we think this is most vital to your health spiritually. For example, do you

14 THE NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST Christmas A State of Mind

por almost 2,000 years, love and joy to one day? Why oneness of the Universe. furistmas has been celebrated by should glory and praise of a As we close our Christmas r orthodox friends as the birth higher understanding be limited? Meditation, let us lift our hearts a child called Jesus, born of Man must live each day inspired and minds and hear the still small rophecy, increased in the nuture by “Glory to God in the Highest voice within say, '( God to become the great and on E arth , Peace Good Will to “Glory to God in the Highest, is iayshower and demonstrated the Men.’’ an awakening I find anew, '¡gher consciousness of mankind. You see, God in the highest is Glory to God in the Highest, is CHRISTMAS truly is the birth the greater Christ-consciousness the Christ-consciousness of You. j the Christ-consciousness. of the Universe—the greater Glory to God in the Highest, a previously, the world had been illumination. It is at the conscious new life I know you’ll find, ,jVen the demonstration of this awareness of at-one-ness. Glory Glory to God in the Highest, It’s ^¡gher consciousness through is defined as ‘to hold splendor’. all a State of Mind.” ^any enlightened ones of the An artist oft times demonstrates Merry Christmas imes, such as Buddha, Confucius, glory with golden tones and as he Every Day and Bless U3X Krishna and Mithra. But as is the paints man, usually this Marilyn Awtry mature of man, he tends to forget. emanation of light appears at the The necessity arises to refresh his head as a halo. Visualize if you Self Evolution memory. will, Glory to God in the highest” You see, this date December as a perfectly formed golden By thought, act, habit, ;5th is not actually the birthday of aura; a circle of love, peace, character, Jesus nor was the celebration harmony and joy emanating from your daily life evolves. evolved around his birth. This every man. Visualize this Your problem is to achieve the was the time of the year the demonstration of the Christ- truth Pagans celebrated the seasonal consciousness of the soul within this, evolution solves. change, the winter solstice. On revealing itself to all souls with this day of the year, the suns’ rays which it unites. A character’s growth begins seemed to dwindle making for a This is the Natural Law of with thought shorter day. The heathen, in his Attraction. With this illumination Sprouts into action first, own way, desired to add light to we have the ‘cause’ and therefore Repeated acts will habit form ¡engthen the day. And so the Mid- the ‘effect’ which is “Peace on By which you’re blessed or Winter Fire Festival became a Earth Goodwill to Men.” cursed. part of history, in time it became Only that which is within can known as the Celebration of the one demonstrate without! Being Thought is universal power; Yule Log. God-like, you can create your It builds for good or ill Although the Summer-Fire was tomorrows! Therefore, the love Self discipline must guide your a great outdoor celebration, the and understanding created within thoughts cold of winter necessitated the sends out a steady stream of To gain just what you will. Winter-Fire being held within the Christmas, the loving force of home. The Yule Log thus burned tranquility spreading waves of Unguarded thoughts and acts and the gathering lent itself to a harmony throughout the universe. create private or domestic festivity. The With the understanding and Habits that may enslave; burning of the log for twelve days realization of our God-like nature, But disciplined in righteousness was thought to protect the house we can create peace on earth and From a wrecked life, will save. from fire and thunder, cure cattle see Christmas daily. °f maladies, assist in crop fer- Knowing we are a part of this Your longing for infinity hlization, save the wheat from Infinite Intelligence, as is our Is calling to your soul; mildew along with various neighbor, in the silence of our ‘Tis natures urge, unsatisfied, superstitions. As years passed on, meditation we can communicate Seeking the higher goal. Randles were added to the with the Christ-consciousness festivities. M an’s constant within him. We can commune by Then discipline your every Egression led him into the transmitting love, joy, com­ thought; Edition of seasonal lights. passion, hope, faith and charity. Let all your acts be pure As SPIRITUALISTS, each day In the silence of our own closet, Build for yourself a character, sJould be Christmas Day. Why we can come into oneness with and fame that will endure. I should we confine the giving of him and in doing reach the Reference: The Evolution of Life by Cram m er

M e m b e r , 1976 15 The Night Before Christmas

by Clement C. Moore

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap--

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave a luster of midday to objects below.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear, B ut----- a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,

With a little old driver so lively and quick I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick! “ To the top of the poren, to the top of the wall ! More rapid than eagles his Now, dash away, dash away, coursers they came, dash away all! ’’ And he whistled and shouted and called them by nam e: As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, “ Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! When they meet with an Now, Prancer and Vixen! obstacle, mount to the sky, On, Comet! On Cupid, On, So up to the housetop the Donder and Blitzen! ” coursers they flew,

16 THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL^ He was dressed all in fur With the sleigh full of toys-- from his head to his foot, and St. Nicholas too. And his clothes were all And then in a twinkling I tarnished with ashes and soot. heard on the roof, A bundle of toys he had The prancing and pawing flung on his back, of each little hoof. And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, His eyes-how they twinkled! Down the chimney St. Nicholas His dimples--how merry! came with a bound. His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry.

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook, when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump- a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work And filled all the stockings ----then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger aside.. of his nose, And giving a nod— Up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight: “ Happy Christmas to all, And to all a good night! ”

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FLORIDA DIRECTORY OF MINISTERS Phillips, Elsie L., Licentiate & C assadaga— (See N.S.A.0.1976 Year Medium. 501 W. Cedar St., Buchanan, James A., Medium, Book For Complete Listing.) 61752. (309) 962-5751. P.O. Box 4 32706 Qualifications Certified By N.S.A.C. Mattoon— Readers Are Advised To Telephone Rice, David N., Medium, P.O. Peters, Rev. Grace, 513 Or Write In Advance For Appoint­ Box 4. 32706. W abash Ave., 61938. (217) 234- ments. Stockwell. William A., 6044. Licentiate, Medium, Healer. Rock Island— ARIZONA P.O. Box 128, 32706. Renz, Clyde, Licentiate. 4520 27 Tucson— Ward, Mae Graves, Licentiate Ave., 61201. (309) 788-2848. Egner, Henry A., Healer. 337 E. & Medium. P.O. Box 120, 32706. INDIANA New Port Richey— Blacklidge i)r., No. 4, 85705 Anderson— Pettit, Arthur W., DN, CALIFORNIA Carter, Rev. Geneva G., Licentiate & Healer. 1312 Colton— Medium. 1433 Central Ave., B, Circle Dr., 33552. Franz, Rev. Anna M., Medium, 46106. (317) 644-4520 353 West E. St., 92324 (714) 825- GEORGIA Evansville— 6926 East Point— Temme, Rev. Sadie L., NST, Downey— Stewart, Mrs. Gertrude M., Medium. 2525 Vista View Dr., Faubel, Rita, Licentiate & Licentiate & Medium, 1763 47711. Lecturer, Classes. 10440 Center Ave., 30344. (404) 768- Fort Wayne— Paramount Blvd., J278, 90241. 7596. Brock, Rev. Bernice, Medium. (213) 869-7903. ILLINOIS 1604 Andrew St., 46808. (219) Menlo Park— Belleville— 743-9866. Woelfl, Rev. Genieve L., NST, Zeiss, Rev. Hazel NST, Fran kfort— Medium. 2275 Sharon Rd., M edium , H ealer, NS AC Howe, Della C., Medium. 858 94025. By appointment only. Missionary. 11 Commodore Magnolia Ave., 46041. (317) (415) 854-3723. Dr., 62223. 654-6827. Panorama City— Bloomington— Indianapolis— Fischer, Rev. Bertha, „Absent Swan, Ruth, Licentiate & Behrend, Margo, Licentiate & healer, private consultation & Medium. 112 W. Locust St., Medium, 5 South Rural, Apt. 2, classes by appointment only. 61701. (309) 828-9561. 46201. Consultation by ap­ 8916 Willis Ave., No. 314-91402. Chicago— pointment. (317) 637-6716. (213) 892-0146. Gross. Anna, Medium. 10930 Jones, Georgia B., Medium, By Riverside— Ave. M. 60617. (312312) 734-1979 appi. only. 5014 University Everett, Constance A., Ave., 46201. (317) 356-9597. Medium. 4314 University Ave., Matulaitis, Laura B., Licen­ tiate, Medium. 9627 S. No. 13. 92501. Reed, Henrietta, Licentiate & Everett, Mrs. Julia A., Claremont Ave., 60643. (312) Medium. 1321 E. Spann Ave., 445-1167. Medium, 2147 Flintridge Ct., 46203. (317) 638-1182. 92506 Schoenfeld, Rev. Ernst A., Michigan City— Paquette. Theresa M., NST, Medium, Healer. 3501 W. Hullinger, Rev. Amelia, NST, Medium. 8086 Mission Blvd. Shakespeare Ave., 60647. NSAC M issionary. 220 W. 10th No. 35. 92509. (714) 685-1748. Cicero— St., 46360. Muncie— San Bernardino— Heller, Patricia C., NST, Bridges, Rev. W. Lee, NST, Courtney, Rev. Lillian R., Medium. 1608 S. 51 Ave., 60650. Medium. 2805 Sunnyside Ave., N.S.T., Healer, NSAC Private consultation & classes. 47362. Missionary. 1335 N. W aterm an By appointment only. (312) Ave., No. 39A. 92404. 652-7594. IOWA San Leandro— East Moline— Clinton— Smith, Rev. Connie C., NST, Stegall, Elaine A., Licentiate & Ridyard, M ay, Medium. 1249 S. NSAC Missionary. 660 Healer. 223 15 Ave., 61244. By 15th Ave., 52732 ( 319 ) 242-0462. Broadmoor Blvd., 94577. appointment only. (309) 755- Davenport— Vacaville— 4442. Buchholz, Anita J., Licentiate Clair, Rev. Betty R. NST, & Medium. 1502 W. 7th St., Medium, Healer, Chapel of Stegall, Harry J., Licentiate & 52802. (319) 326-3453. Awareness, NSAC, P.O. Box Healer. 223 15 Ave., 61244. By 69, 95688. (707) 448-1455. appointment only. (309) 755- Buchholz, William E. Sr., 4442. Licentiate. 1502 W. 7th St., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA F reep ort— 52802 (319) 326-3453. Washington— Nickel, Leona M., Licentiate, Davis, Alvina, Licentiate, Certified Medium and Healer. Buchholz, William E. “Bucky,” Healer. 2800 Quebec St., N.W., Rt. 4. 61032. Tel. 815 232-1629. Licentiate & Medium. 421 E. Apt. 318, 20008 (202) 363-5682. Joliet— IDLb -52801 (3191 526.-3201 Davis, Kenneth R., Licentiate, Jones, Ben D., Jr., Healer. 200 MAINE Healer. 2800 Quebec St., N.W.., W'illow Ave., 60436. E tn a— Apt. 318, 20008 (202) 363-5682. LeRoy— Herschell, Vernon, Licentiate, King, Rev. Margaret L., NST, Mahan, Kattie E., Licentiate & Healer and Medium. P.O. Box 2100 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Healer. 406 N. West St., 61752. 44, 00434. (207) 269-2636. 18 2008. THE NATIONAL SPIRITIMI Directory of Ministers

MARYLAND Red Bank— Syracuse— Finnie, Kate, Healer, 19 Clark, Rev. Larry, NST Arnold— Dickinson Court, 07701. By Medium, Healer, NSAC Seader, Mrs. Blanche, appointment only. 747-7715. Missionary. 27 Winchester Dr., Medium. 839 Clifton Ave., NEW YORK Liverpool, N.Y. 13088. (315) 21012. (301) 647-2713. Blasdell— 457-3716. Yund, Everett E., Healer. Felicia Bea, NST, Licentiate MASSACHUSETTS South 4068 Burke Pky., 14219. and Healer. 507 Highland St., (716) 649-6303. Danvers— 13203. (315) 422-1218. Worsencroft, Rev. Gladys H., Brooklyn— OKLAHOMA Medium, NSAC Missionary. 28 Cooper, Rev. Benjamin R. Jr., Tulsa— Riverside St., 01923. (617) 774- 37 Hart St., 11206. By ap­ May, Miss Margaret C., 2559 pointment only (212) 858-5857 Licentiate, Medium. 123 S. Onset— Buffalo— Xanthus St., 74104. Custance, Rev. Gladys, NST, Stine, Grace, Medium. 67 Medium, Healer, NSAC Shenandoah Rd„ 14220. (716) PENNSYLVANIA Missionary. 40 Highland Ave., 824-4273. 02558 :Winter) 16 Stevens St., Deleva n— Fairview Village— Cassadaga, FI., 32706. Spencer, Mrs. Maude, Medium. Ashworth, Wilsey B., Healer, Absent & Contact. P.O. Box 44, Custance, Rev. Kenneth D., R.PM). 1, Rt. 16, Delevan, 14042 19409. NST Medium, NSAC Spencer. Paul, Licentiate. Lititz— Missionary. 40 Highland R. I'M). 1, Rt. 16, Delevan, Ave.,;2258 (Winter) 16 Stevens 14042 Senior, Rev. Clara, NST, Route St., Cassadaga, PH., 32706 Lily Dale— 4, 17543. VIRGINIA Haverhill— Schaffer, Helen L, Licentiate & Alexandria— Hafner, Rev. Melvena V., Medium, 2 Cleveland Ave., Medium. 100 W ater St. 611. 14752. (716) 595-3695. Awtry, Rev. Marilyn, NST, Medium, 4786 W. Braddock, 01830. Schaffer, Edward, Healer, 22311. MICHIGAN Absent & Contact, 2 Cleveland WASHINGTON Jackson— Ave., 14752. (716) 595-3695. Brem erton— Gleiser, Rev. Lillian K., Wilenski, Rev. Eleanor, ll-4th Day, Mrs. Marie E., Licentiate. Medium. 306 Maurice Ave., St., 14752.(716) 595-2498 615 11th St., 98310. (206) 373- 49203. IMalba— 9825 MISSOURI McKenney, Rev. Louis D., NST Kansas City— 60 Malba Dr., Malba, N.Y. Day, Rev. Marvin A., 615-llth Anderson, Rev. Florence, 11357. St., 98310. Tel. 373-9825 Medium. 409 W. 119 Ter., 64114. Childress, Rev. Bessie A. SUBSCRIBERS SERVICE—For prompt service include Medium, 104 W. Arm our Blvd. the addressed label when writing about your subscrip­ 64111. (913) 931-1044 tion. Use money order or check to remit. Childress, Rev. Leota, Healer. 104 W. Arm our Blvd., 64111. (913) 931-1044 Please use this form and allow six weeks St. Louis— for processing request. Buss, Rev. Dorothy M., NST, ATTACH LABEL HERE 1856 Switzer Ave., 63147. Todorovich, Thomas E., for address change or other inquiry. Licentiate. 9846 Waterbury If you are receiving duplicate copies, kindly send both labels. If moving, Dr., 63124. (314) 966-8688. list new address. NEBRASKA Lincoln— Clark, William L., B. Sc., NST Licentiate, Healer. 228 N. 12th PLEASE PRINT St., No. 203 , 68508. Name NEW J E R S E Y Hawthorne— Address Smith, Rev. Louise L., 133 Third Ave., 07506. City State ZIP Mapleshade— □ Address change only Edwards, Madeline, Licen­ □ Renewal subscription tiate, Medium, Healer. 201 E . □ New subscription □ 1 Year $3.00 North America Linwood Ave., 08052. D 1 Year $3.50 Elsewhere Newark— Simmance, Sandra, Licentiate, MAIL TO : Medium, 416 Woodhill, 14573. THE NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST (315) 331-1797 P.O. BOX 40172 P atterson— INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 46240 Anderson, Rev. Loretta, 170 LaF'ayette St., 07501. (201) 279- 2056. MBER, 1976 19 Directory of N.S.A.C. Chartered Churches and Auxiliaries

ARIZONA

SAN JOSE—The Spiritual Science of Life Church, 157 ^ PHOENIX—First Spiritualist Church, 10th and Fillmore St., Fourth St., San Jose. Services Sun., 7:30 p.m. Barbara A Services, Sun., Lecture and Message Service, 8 p.m. Masuda, Sec.-Treas.; Norman W. Hassinger, B a Healing and Message Service, Wed., 8 p.m. Sec. Treas., L icentiate Minister. Evelyn Bowles, (602 ) 297-6985. SAN DIEGO—Progressive Spiritualist Church, 4144 Campus PHOENIX—Harmony Chapel, N.S.A.C., 1522 W. Encanto Ave., Sunday 7 p.m., Rev. Gladys B. Boland, Pastor Blvd., Sunday Lyceum 10:30 a.m. Devotional Services Norma Pickering, Sec. 3962 Hamilton St., 92103. 1 1 :0 0 a.m. and7:30p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Healing and message service, Saturday 8:00 p.m. Message circle. Last SAN FRANCISCO—Golden Gate Spiritualist Church, 1901 Sunday of each month 6 p.m. covered dish dinner. Rev. a.m. Edwin W. Ford, NST, Pastor 277-3587.FrancesiLafler, Secy Franklin St. (Cor. of Clay). Lyceum, Sun. 11:00 Healing 6:30 p.m., Service 7:00 p.m.; Wed. Healing 7;30 (602) 939-4481. p.m., Service 8 :0 0 p.m. Tel 415 885-9976. TONOPAH -Sun Spiritualist Camp Association, open Nov. to First Spiritualist Temple, 3324 17th St., Services 2 p.m. Sun.; May 16, 1976. Valerie Zarbock, Secy. Tel. 386-3877. Tues. 7:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Class, 2 nd and 4th Greetings; Pres. Milton W. Monroe, Pastor Rev. Alfred A. Conner CALIFORNIA (415) 621-0491. California State Spiritualist Association—7066 Hawthorne Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90028-Tel. (213 ) 469-1336. First Temple of Spiritualism, 3324 17th St. Sun. 2 p.m. Tues. President, Barbara Thurman, Secretary, Bee F. Dor- (2nd & 4th) 7:30 p.m. Lawrence P. McNear, Licentiate Minister, 621-0491. bandt. SAN LEANDRO— The Church of Two Worlds, NSAC, 660 ALAMEDA—Britherhood Spiritualist Church, 1407 Ninth St. Broadmoor Blvd., San Leandro, Calif., 94577. Rev. Connie Serv., Sun. at 1 1 : 0 0 a.m. Wayne DuBois Sec. 2657 Miramar C. Smith NST and Rev. Eli Goodreau, Co-Founders and Ave., Castro Valley, Ca. 94546. Co-Pastors. Services—Sunday 2 p.m. LOS ANGELES—Spiritualist Center, 800 S. Plymouth, Los Angeles, Cal. 90005; Beverly De Menna, Sec. (213) 763- SANTA BARBARA-Summerland Spiritualist Association, Church of the Comforter, 1028 Garden St., 93101. Sun. 3676, Lee Jones, Pres., (213) 766-7088. Sun. Worship Ser­ Healing Serv., 10:30 a.m. Worship Serv. 1 1 :0 0 a.m ., Tues. vice 8 :0 0 p.m. Wed. Healing and Message Service 8:00 8 :0 0 8 : 0 0 p.m. p.m. Class, p.m. (Rev. Peggy Kann), Fri., Class, (Rev. Edmund Foard) Wed. 8 : 0 0 , Message Serv. & Healing, Pastor Rev. Peggy Kann, Pres. Florence Atherton, Secy., Faye Gustafson. LOS ANGELES—Spiritualist Church of Revelation, 839 S. Grand Ave., Embassy Auditorium. Services Sun. and SAN BERNARDINO— Temple of Spiritual Truth, N.S.A.C. Thurs. at 2 p.m. Lecture, class instruction, spirit com­ 732 N. Sierra Way, Rev. Lillian R. Courtney, Pastor; munion and healing. Pastor, Rev. William C. Donovan, Healing 9:30 a.m. Devotional Ser. 10:30 a.m. each Sun. Secy., Mary Margaret Sturgeon. Mrs. Helen J. Broadwater, Sec. 8778 Larkin Ct., Riverside, Calif. 92503. Central C hurch, N.S.A.C., 1707 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90006, Services: Sun. 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul D. Wilson, Pres, SAN ANSELMO—Serenity Spiritualist Association, and Pastor. Rev. Katherine F. Tobey, Sec. (213 ) 731-0369. American Legion Log Cabin, Sun. services 10:00 a.m. Tel. 415-924-7475. Pauline Leonard, Secy. 445 Sausalito St., Westlake Spiritualist Church, 1722 W. Santa Barbara Ave. Corte Madera, CA 94925. Richard P. Goodwin, Pastor. Services Sun., Wed., 7 p.m. Rev. Irene Wood, Minister, Lillian M. Jeffs, Secy. (213) 566-8647. VACAVILLE—The Spiritualist Chapel of Awareness, Veterans Memorial Building, 549 Merchant St. Devotional NORTH HOLLYWOOD—The Spiritualist Fellowship Chapel, Ser. Sun. 10:00 a.m. Spiritual Healing, Lyceum Instruction 5703 Laurel Canyon Blvd., 91607. Winston Lumley, 10941 Classes, Address, Spirit Communication. Pastor, Rev. Noble, Mission Hill, CA 91345, Filomena Merucci, 12245 Betty R. Clair NST; Sec. Donna M. Hansen L.M. P.O. Box Chandler Blvd. No. 212 N. Hollywood, 91607, Secy. Sun. 69, 95688, No Sun. Serv. during Aug. services 10:30 a.m. VAN NUYS—Valley Spiritualist Center of Friendship, 6004 REDWOOD CITY--Redwood National Spiritualist Church, Sherman Way, Van Nuys, Calif. 91406. Services Sun. & 149 Clinton St., Redwood City. Services, Sun., 10:45 a.m. Thurs. 8:00 p.m. Lyceum Sun. 4-5 p.m. Classes— Healing 1 1 :0 0 a.m. Devotional, Rev. Clyde A. Dibble, Awareness thru Advance. Frances Scher—Licentiate Pastor, Leonard Peterson, Sec., 145 W. 42nd Ave., San Minister. Pat Smith—Secretary. Phone 998-1556 or 997- Mateo, Ca. 94403 (415) 341-3688 8902.

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DETROIT—First Spiritualist Temple, Room 209 Y.W.C. ! ,m<)CKTON-First Spiritualist Church, 54 Glenwood St., Building, 13130 Woodard Ave., Highland Park; Sunday 1 0 0 0 02401. Sunday Serv.; Lyceum 1 0 :0 0 a.m., Healing & Serv. School : a.m. Church 11:00a.m .; Rev. GoldieM. Dodd, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thurs. Serv. 7:30 p.m. Pastor & Sec. phone 875-3787. Pres. Lev. Gertrude Stevens, 68 Perkins St. 02400. Home- 587-5107 Church-586-7671. LESLIE—Flower Memorial Spiritualistic Church, West Bellevue at High St. Lyceum 10:00 a.m. Churchi Ser. 10:45 MKTIIL K \—The Church of Spiritual Life, Red Men’s Hall. 9 a.m. Donald Weichner, Pres., Rev. Lillian Gleiser, Pastor. CenlerSl. Healing. 2:45p.m., Service3:00p.m. Pres. Mrs. Irene Smith, Sec’y. JU 9-8849. Elda Goddard, Sec’y. Pro AnneP. Boulanger, 78 North SI. Andover, MA., 08180. (617) Tern. 676-1923. 088-2112. Mrs. Shirley Tilton, 119 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830. MUSKEGON HEIGHTS—National Spiritualist Church of \i;\VBUR YPORT—First Spiritualist Church, YMCA C ivic Muskegon; 2101 Jefferson St., 49444. Sunday School and Center. Cr. Slate and Harris St. Sun. Healing 3:00 p.m., Church Services 1 0 :0 0 a.m ., Consultations 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Serv., 3:30 p.m., Pastor and President, Mrs. Norma Marvell Francisco, Pres., Mrs. Emma A. Eich, Sec. (616) Sargent. 14 Beacon Ave., Secy., Mrs. Elinore Griswold, 773-2525. p.O. Box 661 (617 ) 465-5983. PONTIAC—First Spiritualist Church, N.S.A.C., 576 Orchard I'hVMOl'TII—Plymouth Spiritualist Church. 131 S tandish Lake Rd, Church Serv. 7:30 p.m. Sun. Lyceum, 6:30 p.m. Ave., N. Plymouth, 02360 Sun. Healing & Service 2-4 p.m. for information call (313) 334-3644. Ralston Butts, Pres.; Pastor: Rev. Irene I. Vitello.(617) 224-8464. Sec’y: Inez Nancy Kämmerer, Sec. M. Vespers, 36 Puritan Rd., Buzzards Bay, 02532 (617) 759- 4407. ROYAL OAK—First Spiritualist Temple, 114 Pingree, Sun. ONSET—First Spiritualist Church, Highland Ave., Sun. Lyceum, 10 a.m. Church ser., 11:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Healing 6:30 p.m., Services 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth and James Gollen, Pres.; Marjorie E. Kwapich, Sec’y. 2120 Rev. Gladys Custance-Co-Pastors, 86 Highland Ave., Sonoma, Ferndale, Mich. 48220. Onset 02558. Tel 617-295-1441.

SPRINGFIELD—First Spiritualist Church, Inc., 33-37 Bliss MINNESOTA St., 01105. (413) 732-1234. Ser. Sun. 3:00 p.m., Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Pres. Arthur H. Cosby, Sec. Mrs. Alma Cosby, Box DULUTH—First Spiritualist Church, 1414 E. 9th St. Sun. 348, Warren, Mass. 01083. (413 ) 436-5012. Service 1 1 :0 0 a.m. Conference every- third Sun., pastor, Rev. F.W . Hutchinson. Sec. Julia Jackson, phone 724-6654. SALEM—First Spiritualist Church, 34 Warren St., Salem, Sun. 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Wed., 2:00 p.m Pastor, Rev. Gladys MINNEAPOLIS— 2nd Spiritualist Church, 2300 Lyndale Ave. Worsencroft, 28 Riverside St., Danvers . Sec. Virginia N., Sun ser. 3 p.m. Healing 4:30 p.m.; Coffee hour 5 p.m.; Beesley. 261 Elliott St., Beverly. 01915 774-2559 Pastor. Lyceum circle 6 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m., Students Ser.; Sec’y. SWAMPSCOTT—Swampscott Church of Spiritualism, Ser. Chrissy Olsen, 3253 31st Ave. So., 55406. held in the Unitarian Universalist Chapel, Burrill St., Sun., Church Ser. 6:45 p.m. Pastor, Mr. Robert Simpson, 20 SAINT PAUL—Spiritualist Science Church, Y.M.C.A. Bldgl, Putnam Lane, Danvers; Pres., Dorothy Thurlow, Bat- 9th & Cedar Streets, Sun. Ser. 10:30 a.m. Lyceum 10 a.m., chelder Rd., W. Newbury, Sec’y. Mrs. Kathryn Gamble, 18 Sec’y., Edward Yankovec, 488 Wabasha Ave. Hayes Ave., Beverly, M ass. 01915.

MICHIGAN MISSOURI Michigan State Spiritualist Association of Churches—Mr. Arthur Beesley, Pres., 1474 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, KANSAS CITY—Church of Two Worlds, N.S.A.C. 4501 48088. Rev. Goldie M. Dodd, NST. Sec. 89 Delaware Ave., Fairmount, Serv. including healing ser. Sun. 7:30 p.m. Detroit, 48202. Wed., Spirit Communication 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Rev. Bessie Childress, Rev. Leota Childress, co-pastors. Phone BAY SHOKK-Golden Rule Spiritualist Church, one mile WEl-1044, Secy. Robert Willet, 8206 Wayne, Ph. 361-9580, west of Bay Shore on old Rt. 31. Ser. Sun., 10:30 a.m. Kansas City, MO 64131. Sept .-Dec. & Easter-June. Mary Ellen Garner, Pres., (616) 347-9470, Rev. Elsie Beesley, Pastor; Leone Zacharias, KANSAS CITY—Ninth Spiritualist Church, 2301 Van Brunt Secy. Bx. 71, Eastp orl, 49627. Blvd., 64127 Lyceum Sun. 5:45 p.m. Sun. Serv. 7:30 p.m.; | BAYSHORE—Northern Lake Michigan Spiritualist Camp, Healing 7:45 p.m., Spirit Communication Ser. Wed. 7:30 one mile west of Bay Shore on Route No. 31. Services: p.m. Rev. Florence Anderson Pastor. Rev. Bryan Sunday, 10:30a.m . & 2 : 0 0 p.m. June7 -Sept. 5. Tel. 616 347- McCotter, Assistant Pastor, Church Phone 483-5499; Mrs. 9470. Loreen Morgan, Secy, 836 W. Gregory Blvd. 64114. Rev. Frances R. Tucker, Founder. DETROIT—Royal Oak Ministerial Association of Spiritualists. Meetings 3rd Thurs. each month, Sept, thru ST. LOUIS—Fifth Spiritualist Church, 6206 S. Kingshighway, May, 8:00 p.m. First Spiritual Temple, 114 Pinegree, St. Louis 9 Sun. Lyceum, 9:30 a.m.; Devotional Ser. 10:30 Royal Oak. Rev. Goldie Dodd, Pres. ; Kate Finnie, Sec’y. a.m. Rev. Dorothy Buss, 1856 Switzer Ave., St. Louis 63147. P.O. Box 121, Utica 48087. (313 ) 731-8507.

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COLORADO WINTER PARK—Spiritualist Cb*rcb of Awareness, 863 S Orlando Ave., 32789, Services Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wed. 7:30 Centennial State Spiritualist Association—Rev. Robert J. p.m., Healing, lecture and messages. Tel. Church.Pres Haskins, NST, Pres., 2810 Cherokee, Englewood, 80110. (327-0705), Sec. (298-0701)

COLORADO SPRINGS—The First Spiritualist Church of MIAMI—Metaphysical Science Church N.S.A.C., 601 S.W. 7th Colorado Springs, 730 N. Tejon. Services at 2:00 p.m. Sun. St., Sun. Healing Ser. 3:00 p.m., Worship and Messages Acting Pastor, Robert J. Haskins: John Shropshire, Pres., 3:30p.m. All-Message Service, Wed. 7:30 p.m., and Thurs. Salea Larson, Sec. Tel. 303 473-7258 or 392-6530. 1:30 p.m. Rev. Bernard L. Cusmano, Pastor. (305) 279^ 6592. DENVER—The Temple of Harmony Church, 3375 S. Dahlia St., 80222. Ser., Sun. 10:30a.m .,7:30p.m.; Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ST. PETERSBURG—Church of Spiritual Philosophy and Rev. Allen J. Miller, Pastor; Rev. Robert J. Haskins, Co- Vendanta Center, N.S.A.C., 216 19th Ave. S.E., Ser. Sun. P asto r 11:00 a.m. Rev. M. MacBride Panton 896-9840.

CONNECTICUT ILLINOIS

Connecticut State Spiritualist Association—78 Terryville Illinois State Spiritualist Association—Mr. Bernard B Ave., Bristol, 06010. Mr. Francis D. Owens, Pres., 785 Powell, Pres., 4118 W. 24. PI, Chicago, 60623. Ms! Terryville Ave., Bristol, 06010. Mrs. Mary Ann Noddin, Patricia C. Heller, NST, Sec. 1608 S. 51 Ave., Cicero, 60650. Sec., 174 Daley St., Forestville. 06010. Mr. Joseph Buechel, Treas., 1519 Fargo, Chicago, 60626.

HARTFORD—The Hartford Spiritualist Temple, Inc., AURORA—Christabelle Spiritualist Church, Service at 7:00 YWCA, 135 Broad St., 06101. Sun. 2 p.m. (203 ) 569-1428. p.m. Sun. E a st Room of M asonic Tem ple, 104 S. Lincoln Ave., ent. South Door. Ben D. Jones, Jr. Pres. 200 Willow NEWINGTON—The Church of The Infinite Spirit, Masonic Ave., Joliet, 60436. Tel. 815-722-2378. Temple, 80 Walsh Ave., 06111. Sun. 2:30 p.m. (203) 582-7385. BURNHAM—Puritan Spiritualist Church, 13906 Greenbay NEW LONDON—New London Spiritualist Temple, 60 Ave., 60633 Anna Gross, pastor. Ser., Sun. 2:30 p.m., Blackhall ST., 06320. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Pres. Mr. A1 Ferency, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Secy., Dell Carpenter, 438 W. 107th St., 39 Spithead Rd., Waterford, 06385., Sec’y., Mr. George Chi, IL 60628. Brewster, 13 A. Drive-In Trailer Park, Groton, 06340. CHICAGO—Church of The Spirit, 2651 N. Central Park Ave. OLI) GREENWICH-Aioerison Memorial Church, 293 Sound Chicago’s oldest Spiritualist Church. Sun., Family Wor­ Beach Ave., 06870. Sun. Serv. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Melvin O. ship Hour 10:30 a.m., Wed., All Message Ser. 7:45 p.m. Smith & Rev. Dorothy Wynn Smith, Pastors. Tel (203) 637- Rev. Ernest A. Schoenfeld, Pastor. 4615. George A. Bailey, ,Secy., 130 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, C.T. 06853. (203) 866-1113. Spiritualist Church of Divinity, 4118 W. 24th PI. Ser., Sun 7 STRATFORD—The Temple of Divine Truth, Inc., N.S.A.C. D.m., Rev. Mamie Fors, Pres., (312) 873-6663. Boothe M emorial P ark , “ Old H om estead,’’ Old Putney Rd. Serv. 8:00 p.m. on the 2 nd and 4th Sat. of each month. CHICAGO—Spiritualist Church of Truth, 3351 North Ave. Healing after Ser. Mr. Donald L. McCausland, Pres. (203) Ser. Sun. 7:00 p.m., Mrs. Ellen Pfursich, Pres. Mrs. Anna 734-8374, Mrs. Judith McGuire, Sec. 14 Cedric Ave., Derby Habenicht, Secy. Conn., 06418.

WILLIMANTIC—The First Society of Spiritualists, Inc., Tucker Smith Memorial Spiritualist Temple, 6146 Ashland N.S.A.C., 268 High St., 06226. Sun 2:30 p.m. 60636. Sun. Ser. 11 a.m. until 1 p.m . F irs t Sun. of each month. Communion Ser. Louise Washington, Pastor; DELAWARE Ruby McNeely, Secy. WILMINGTON— Spiritualist Church of Fellowship, Church of the Holy City, Pennsylvania Ave. & Broom Sts. Sun. CICERO— 1st Spiritualist Church, 5033 W. 25th P lace. Church Service 8 p.m., Wed. Class 8 p.m. Rev. G. Mancuso, Pastor Ser. Sun. 2:30 p.m., Lecture, Messages, and Healing. Ellen (302) 328-5741. Stopa, Pres.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELGIN—First Spiritualist Church, 77 Villa St., 60120, Church WASIIINGTON-Church of Two Worlds, 3038 “Q” St., N.W., Serv. Sun. 7 p.m. President, (312) 741-7085 Georgetown, 20007. Sun. Healing Serv. 2 p.m. Lecture & FREEPORT—N.S.A.C. Chapel of Prayer, West on 20, Route Messages 2:30 p.m. Pres., Miss Kathryn Irwin, 304 Aspen No. 4 by The Flianenburg Crossing. Ser. every Sun. 2 p.m- St., N.W., D.C., Secy., Mrs. Ola A. Sheckells, P.O. Box Pres., Mrs. Leona M. Nickel, Licentiate Minister. (815) 7373, Ben Frank Sta., WAsh. D.C., 20044. Church, 333-5114. 232-1629. FLORIDA CASSADAGA—First Spiritualist Church. Ser. in the LE ROY J.T. & E.J. Crumbaugh Memorial Spiritualist Aduitorium every Sun., 2:30 p.m. Lecture Spirit Messages, Church, 102 S. Pearl St., Worship Ser. Sun. 2:00 p.m., (309) Healing, Mr. J. Buchanan, Pres. 962-2066. Elsie L. Phillips’, Secy. (309) 962-5751.

ORLANDO—Spiritual Research Society, N.S.A.C., 2500 E. GRANITE CITY—United Spiritualist Church, 3800 “B” St., Curry Ford Rd. Sunday Service 7:30 p.m., Tues. Circle Granite City, IL., 62040Serv. Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. 1:30 p.m., Wed. Healing Clinic, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed. all Ottlie S. Dryoff, Tel. 931-4953/ message service 7:30 p.m. Pamela K. Ward, Pres. (305) 898-2500.

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jjana State Association of Spiritualists—Rev. William F. DAVENPORT—Spiritualist Harmony Church, 1502 W. 7th. f "Melick, P re s., 1806 E . 66th St., Indianapolis, 46220. Lena 52802. Sat. 7:00 p.m. phone (319) 126-3453. Walters, Sec., 200 Eastern Dr., Chesterfield, 46017. DES MOINES—Third N.S.A. Church, 2733 Thompson, 50317. VANSVILLK—Union Spiritualist Church, Michigan and Sat. Serv. 2 p.m. and Mon. 7 p.m. (515) 266-5824. Pastor Third Ave. Ser. Sun. 2:30 p.m. and Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Rev. Kev. Janice Rosalia Baynes, Asst. Pastor, Huey S. Smiley, | Sadie Temme, Pres. Gilbert C. Burke, Secy. 2525 Vista Sec.. Mrs. Lillian Grief, Mercer, MO. View Dr. 47711. I * I MAINE ^)|{T WAYNE—Spiritualist Church of Divine Science, 1615 Wells St., cor. Spring. Every Sun. Lyceum Classes 10:00 MAINE State Spiritualist Assoc, of Churches, President, a in. Philosophy Class 6:00 p.m. Regular Ser. 7:45 p.m. Vernon Herschell, P.O. Box 44, Etna, Maine, 04330. Treas., Midweek Ser. Thurs. 7:45 p.m. Spec. Ser. 1st and 3rd Sun. Bernard R. Langley, 130 Conant Ave., Auburn, Maine, 3 00 p.m. Sept, thru Mav. Dinner 5:00 p.m. Rev. Bernice 04210. Sec'y.. Florences. Carr, P.O. Box856, Augusta, Maine Brock, Pastor, 1604 Andrew St. (219) 422-8600. Res. (219) 04330. 743-9866. AUGUSTA—Augusta Spiritualist Church, Corner of Perham and Court Sts. Service at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Pres. HIANKFORT— F irst Spiritualist Church of Frankfort, Inc., Mrs. Blanch Taylor, Wayne Rd., Winthrop. Sec., Mrs. Magnolia & Green Sts. Ser. each Sun., Lyceum 1 p.m. Florence S. Carr, Tasker Rd. 04330. Church ser. 2:30 p.m. First and Third Sun. each month, Pinner at 5 p.m. M essage Circle 6 p.m. Pastor Rev. R WGOR—Bangor Spiritualist Church, YWCA, 17 Second St. Geneva Carter. Pres., Billy Joe Greggory, Sec.-Treas. m t v . Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Lev. J. Raymond Konald M. Lewis, 801 S. Cooper St., Kokomo, Ind. 46901 Keith (207) 945-6315. Pres., George Hall, 41 Birch St., : (317) 452-7141. (14401.

GARY—First Spiritualist Church, Inc. N.S.A.C., 2430 West DOY ER-FOXCROFT—First Piscataquis Spiritualist lllh Ave. Ser. Sun. 2:30 p.m., Wed 7:30 p.m., Pastor, Rev. Church, VFW Hall, Summer ST., 04426. Sun. 2:30 p.m. & Velma Dickson: Pres: Jesse Jam es Jr. 1301 Pennsylvania 7:00 p.m. Pres., Mrs. Gladys B. Dickison, Sangerville, Ave., Sec. Jeanette Markley, 7137 Schneider, Hammond, 04479.; Sec'y Myra L. Burgess, R.F.D 2 Box 138, Thayer 46323. Parkway, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. (207 ) 564-2837.

ETNA—The Harrison I). Barrett Memorial Church, Sun. 2:30 HAMMOND— 1st Progressive Spiritualist Church Inc. (K.P. Hall), 5454 Hohman Ave. Every Sunday-services 7:00 p.m. p.m. May through Oct., Vernon Herschell, Pastor, P.O. Mrs. Helen Schaller, Pastor. Mrs. Jean Fleener, Sec. 6927 Box 44. 04434. Robert Patton, Pres., Wilson C. Gilman, Sec.-Treas.. Etna. 04434 Alabama Ave., 46323.

INDIANAPOLIS— Psychic Science Spiritualist CHurch, 1415 ETNA—Etna Spiritualist Assn., Inc. (Camp), Wilson C. Central Ave. Sun. Ser. Healing 7 p .m .; Church Ser. 7:30 Gilman, Secretary, Etna, Maine, 04434. p.m. Tues. Message Ser. 2 p.m.; Thurs. Ser. 7:45 p.m., PORTLAND—First Portland Spiritualist Church, 176-178 Pres. Glenna Clark (317) 634-6673. Mrs. Ruby J. Melick, Sawyer St., South Portland. Services Sun. & Wed. 7 : 00 Secy., 1802 E . 6 6 th St. 46220. p.m. Ruth Estes, Pres., 7 Jackson St., So. Portland 04106, Sec. Patricia Winchester, Portland, 04104. Progressive Spiritualist Church, 6225 N. Carrolton Ave., 46220. Sunday Service 3 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m. YORK COUNTY Spiritualist Church, 24 Portland St., Old Paul E. Keller, Pres., Ph: 831-2499; Samella Robinson, Orchard Beach, Me. Pres, and Pastor, Dr. Herbert Secy. 2024 W. Coil St. 46208. Hopkins, 24 Portland St., Old Orchard Beach, 04064. Sec. Gretchen Perkins, Ocean Park Rd., Old Orchard Beach, MICHIGAN CITY—First Spiritualist Church, 220 W. 10th St. Me. Serv. Sun. at 7:00 p.m. Classes Fri. at 7:00 p.m, Services Sun. 7 :0 0 p.m., Wed. 8 :0 0 p.m., Rev. Amelia Hullinger, P a sto r; Gertrude R achor, Sec. 1-872-1618. MARYLAND MUNCIE—Unity Spiritualist Church, Cor. of Ninth and ARNOLD—The Golden Light Chapel, 839 Clifton Ave., 21012. Mulberry. Sun. Healing Ser., 2:30 p.m. Church Ser., 2:45 Sun. 2:30 p.m. (301) 647-2713 P m. Dinner, 5 p.m. Last Sun. of each month. Rev. Virginia MASSACHUSETTS L. Falls, Pastor, Rev. Lee Bridges, Asst. Pastor, 248-2494. Massachusetts State Association of Spiritualists-Rev. Gladys Worsencroft, Pres., 28 Riverside St. Danvers 01923, Mrs. PERU—First Psychic Science Spiritualist Church, 62 S. Muriel Karolides, Sec’y. 9 Harbor St. Danvers, 01923. Miami St., 46970. Serv. Sun. 2 :0 0 p.m. Mr. Charles L. (617) 774-2753. Branch, Pres., 1376 E. Jefferson St., Kokomo 46901. Virginia E. Hoover, Sec.-Treas., 504 Tanguy St., Logan- BOSTON—First Spiritualist Ladies Aid Society, 354 sP0bt, 46947, 732-0270. Longwood Ave., 02215. Ser. Sun. 3:00 p.m. Mr. Lawrence T. Hilton, Jr., Pres. 253 N. Central Ave., Quincy 02170 Tel IOWA (617) 471-9027. Mrs. Phyllis Hilton, Sec.,

^I-INTON-First Spiritualist Church of Clinton, 541 Sixth venue South. Services Sunday 2:00 p.m . followed by ■ wit Greetings. Edward E. Ridyard, President, May Bidyard, Secy., Pro-Tern. (319) 242-0462.

De c e m b e r , 1976 23 Directory NEBRASKA OMAHA—Spiritualist Science & Philosophy Church, LILY DALE—Lily Dale Spiritualist Church. Serv. Healing N.S.A.C. 321 Hascall on So. 4 St. Devotional Healing, 10:30 A.M., Worship, 11:00 A.M., each Sun. Sept, through Message Services each Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. June. Wed. evening services at 7:30 p.m. Mary Vargo followed by fellowship hour. Unfoldment class each Pres., Frieda Vollman, Sec’y., Robert Bens, LyceunJ Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon at i:00 p.m. Pastor director, Gretchen Meyers, Asst. Director—Sun 9-45. and Sec. Alace J. Fanslau, (402) 345-4398. Virginia J. 10:45 a.m. (716) 595-2482. Jansa, Treas., (402) 345-8042. LONG ISLAND— Temple of Metaphysical Science (N.S.A.C.), 340 Old Farmingdale Rd., W. Babylon, 11704 (516) 587-3041. Ser. Sun. 11 a.m. Alternate Sun. Rev. Edna C. Clausson, Pastor. Classes, Tues. 8 p.m. Thurs., 8 p.m

LONG ISLAND—Chapel of Spiritual Truth, Bethpage, Ser. Sun. 2 p.m., (Sept, until June) Rev. Henrietta Cox, Pastor NEW HAMPSHIRE Mrs. Edith M. Connor, Sec’y. (516) 598-3190 or (516) 22l’ DERRY—The First Spiritualist Church of Derry, Island 8450. Pond Road, Atkinson, N.H. 03811, Mrs. Emma C. Curtis, Pres. (603) 362-4453. Sunday service 7 p.m. ROCHESTER-Plymouth Spiritualist CHurch, 889 Plymouth Ave., S., 14608. Serv. Sun. 3:30 p.m., Circles 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Harry W. Bender, Secy' Margaret Starkweather. (716) 235-5060. NEW J E R S E Y

New Jersey State Association—Mr. Howard Hewitt, Pres., SYRACUSE—First Spiritualist Church, 826 Euclid Ave 142 Carroll St., Patterson (07514. Miss Diane Trombino, corner of Westcott Ave., Main floor. Sunday Service only’ Sec., 79311 Ave., Patterson, 07514. Miss Mary (Pat) Kelly, Healing at 5 p.m. Reg. Services at 5:30 p.m. Pres., David Treas., 793 11th Ave., 07514, 345-0755. Wilcox, Sec’y. Shirley Pickard, 147 Fay Lane, Minoa, CAMDEN—F ourth Spiritualist Church , 28 N. 26th St., Sun., 13116. Serv. 1 1 :0 0 a.m. Rev. Elizabeth Giberson, Pastor 350 W. Graisbury Ave., Audubon, 08106., Sec. Florence K. OHIO Barnes, 224 Strawbridge Ave., Westmont, 08108.-854-0718. PATTERSON—First Spiritualist Church, 142 Carroll St., Ser. Ohio State Spiritualist Association—Ralph D. Cutlip, Sr„ Sun. Morning Lyceum, 9 a.m. Sun Ser. 2 p.m. Pres. 5465 Main Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. 44004. Edward H. Wed. Afternoon Ser. 1 p.m. Wed Evening Ser. 6:30 p.m. Nixon, Sec. 823 West Main St., Louisville, Ohio 44641.. Every Second Wed. of Month, Progressive Circle, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. First Fri. of each month, Students Test AKRON—Home Spiritualist Church, 155 Rhodes Ave., Sun., Night (Members only) Pastor Rev. Emily M. Hewitt Lyceum 6:30 p.m., Devotional Ser. 7:45 p.m. Message Ser., Thurs., 8 p.m. Rev. Mattie Failor, Pastor. NEW YORK ASHTABULA—First Spiritualist Temple, Corner 43rd and Main Ave., Sun ser. at 2:30 p.m. Healing and clairvoyance. New York Conference of NSAC Churches-Martha Rusbuldt, Pres,, Charles J. Benes, Williamsfield, 44093. Sec’y. Irene Pres., 46 Stevens Road, Hamburg, N.Y. 14075. Rita Garoutte, 3600 Lake Ave. Apt. 609, Ashtabula, 44004. Castetter, Secy., P.O. Box 123, Endicott, NY. 13760. COLUMBUS—Spiritualist Church of Spirit Revelation, 5022 BINGHAMTON—First National Spiritualist Church, 97 HibbsDr. Sun. at 7:30 p.m. Ft. Hayes Hotel, W. Spring St. Riverside Dr., 13905. Sun. 11:00 a.m. (607) 723-0695. Robert For information on classes and Fourth Friday Message Howell, Pastor. Service, please contact Rev. Elizabeth M. Lannon (614) Spiritualist Sanctuary, N.S.A.C., 196 Main St., 13905. Serv. 459-0545. Sun 11 a.m. Wed. Communications and philosophical COLUMBUS—First Spiritualist Church of Linden, 1751 discussions, 7:30 p.m. Leader Rita Yoder. Sec’y. June Sch­ Aberdeen Ave., Columbus, 43221, Devotional Ser. Sun. and mitt. Wed. 7:30 p.m. Lyceum-children and Adults, Sun. 6:30 BUFFALO—Spiritualist Church of Eternal Brotherhood, p.m. Healing at all services. Rev. Maudella J. Rowe 1980 Bailey at Hazel. Sun. Serv. 2:45 p.m. Message Ser­ Pastor and Sec. John R. Rowe, Pres. Res. Wooley Park. vice: Wed., 1:00 p.m. Unfoldment & Philosophy Classes: Ashley, 43003 (614)747)2800 Tues. & Thurs. evenings. Rev. J.F. Hooper & J.R. Wind, Co-Pastors; Tamara Reisch, Secretary. DAYTON—Central Spiritualist Church, 848 Clover St. at St Paul Ave., Sun. Ser. 2:30 p.m. Pres. Rev. Chrisley Witt. Center of Psychic Science Spiritualist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave., 14240. 2:00 p.m. (716) 876-9230. Sec’y. Gertrude Frasher. (513) 254-6540.

EAST LIVERPOOL—The First Spiritualist Church, 631 EAST AURORA—First Spiritualist Temple, 29 Temple PI Dresden Ave., 43920. Sun Ser. 7:30 p.m., Sara H. Bower- 14052. Sun. Healing 3:10, Serv 3:30» p.m. The 4 th Sun. 3:30 & 7:30 p.m, Dinner at 5 p.m. Message serv. at 6 p.m. sock, Pres., 324 E. 8 th St., 385-1159. Lyceum 1:30 p.m. except 4th Sun. Sec., Maude Spencer (716) 496-5418.

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cMT—1st Spiritualist Church, 146 W. Oak St., Ser., Sun. PHILADELPHIA—Second Spiritualist Church, 423 S. Broad 9-30 p.m., Emily K. Barriban, Pres. 15791 Hemlick Rd. St., Sun. healing 3:00 p.m. Sun. Serv. 3:30 p.m., Wed. 7:30 fhagrin Falls, 44022. Charles Brautigam, Sec.-Treas. 2466 p.m., Phone (215) 232-9219. Newton St., Akron, 44305. PIIIL.\I)ELPIIIA-The Fourth Spiritualist Church of Philadelphia, 4964 N. Rising Sun Ave., 19120. Sun. Serv. i\l\—'Spiritualist Church of Truth, New location to be 3 :0 0 & 7:00 p.m., Friday, 8 p.m. Ass’t. Pastor W.B. Ash­ announced. Please send all correspondence to 522 W. worth, P.O. Box 44, Fairview Village, Pa., 19409. Secy., Kibby St., Lim a, Ohio 45804. 1 larriet C. Goodman, 10 Grove Ave., Flowertown, Pa. 19031. \1 \RlON—New Memorial Spiritualist Church, 667 Henry St., READING—First Spiritualist Church, Washington & Cedar 43302. Services Sun. & Wed. 7:30 p.m. Irene Stafford, Sts.. 19603. Sun. Serv. 2:00 p.m., Pastor, Rev. Mary C. pastor, Doris Randall, Sec. (614) 382-7262. Gochenour, 214 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg, 43044. Secy.. Mary Frances Newbold, 5808 Locust Lane, \HSSILLON—First Spiritualist Church, corner of North Harrisburg. 17109 (717) 545-9267 Ave., and Third St., N.E. Sun. evening Ser. at 7:30. Public Message Circle 1st and 3rd Sat., 7:30 p.m. TeL at church TEXAS ¡216) 832-9764. Denzil Crawford, 1030 Linwood Ave., S.W. AUSTIN—First Spiritualist Church, 4299 Ave. D., Sun. Ser. Canton. Lyceum 9:00 a.m., Church Ser. 1 0 :0 0 a.m., Mrs. W.S. (Frances L.) Brown, Pastor. YOUNGSTOWN—First Spiritualist Church, 323 W. LaClede CAMERON—First Spiritualist Church, 802 S. College, 76520. Ave., Sun. Ser. 7:00 p.m. Fri. study class, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Sun. Devotional & Message Ser. 11:00 a.m. H. Bryson AmyPearce, Secy & Pastor, 544 W. Glenaven Ave. 44511. Kelley, Pastor. Second Sunday of Each Month, Rev. & Mark Fellows and Mary E. Burkett, Co-Pastors, 782-1090. Mrs. Elm er Actkinson. Mrs. Verna Hentz, Pres. 406 E. 7th (817) S97-3912; Mrs. Pearlie Krenek, Sec. Rt. 1, Box 226, OKLAHOMA 76520. (817) 697-3027. DALLAS—First Spiritualist Church, 5334 Forney Rd. Sun. Oklahoma State Spiritualist Association—Mr. Lester C. Church Ser., 7:45 p.m. Developing Class, Thurs. 8 p.m. Scoles, Pres., 4448 Woodedge Dr., Del City, 73115. Mrs. Pastor, James F. Bradley, 388-2668, 388-1402. Alta J. Scoles, Sec. 4448 Woodedge Dr., Del City, 73115. Second Spiritualist Church of Dallas, Milner Plaza Hotel. Devotional and Message Ser. each Sun. at 10:30 a.m. Rev. OKLAHOMA CITY—Central Spiritualist Church, 1005 N. Maude Conner, Pastor: Mrs. Marie Schiller, Sec’y. Res. Harvey. Sun. and Wed. 7:30 p.m. Lyceum. Sun. 10:30 a.m. 519 W. 10th, Apt. 114. Tel. 214 942-7529. Pastor, Alta J. Scoles, 4448 Woodedge Dr., Del City, Okla., 672-1507. EL PASO—First Spiritualist Church, 2328 Grant Ave. Ser­ vices: Sun.-Wed. 7:30 p.m. Correspondence: Mrs. Brigitte TL’LSA—Tulsa Spiritual Light Church, 123 S. Xanthus St., Simms, Sec. 10072 Kirwood St., 79924 (915) 751-5161. 74104. Sun. & Fri. 7:30 p.m. 582-5945, Margaret C. May, EL PASO—Luz Y Verdad Spiritualist Church, 1014 S. Minister. Virginia St., Ser. 7:30 p.m. Tues. Sec’y. Mr. A. Rivera, 1014 S. Virginia, El Paso, TX 79901. PENNSYLVANIA HOUSTON—First Church of Divine Science, N.S.A.C., 3523 Pennsylvania State Spiritualist Association—Rev. Clara Beauchamp St., (713 ) 864-0474. Mr. Charles D. Jessup III, Senior , Pres., R.D. No. 4, Lititz, 17543. Rev. Rebecca Pastor; Rev. Willie D. Dearmin, Secy., Sun. 2:30 p.m. E.Fasnacht, Sec. 7200 Whitaker Ave., Philadelphia, Devotional, Healing and Clairvoyance; Wed. 8:00 p.m. 19111. Psychic Demonstrations, Healing and Clairvoyance. 1LLENTOWN—First Spiritualist Church of Allentown, 1123 SAN ANTONIO— Louis Scholtz M emorial Chapel, 1627 Pan Oak St., 18102. Between Chew and Turner St. Ser. Sun. 2:30 Am Express Way N., Sun. Ser. 7:30 p.m., Garrett H. Pm. Healing and Worship 7:00 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. all Scholtz, Pastor; Margie, dela Portilla, Secy. 348 Devon­ message ser. Esther Bauder, Treas., 504 E. Main St. shire. San Antonio, TX, 78209 (512) 826-4645. Emmaus, 18049. TAYLOR—American Spiritualist Church, West Fourth St., HARRISBURG—First Spiritual Church, 1221 S. 19th St. Ser. 2nd Sun. of each month, 2 p.m. Homer B. Kelley, '■ 'ear) 17104. Sun. 2:15 p.m. (717) 564-3721. Carol E. Pastor. Social last Sat. each month. Evelyn Cervin, Secy, Anderson. 3840 Brisban St. 202 B. East 8 th, 76574. "cKEESPORT—McKeesport First Spiritualist CHurch, 809 VERMONT “°cust St.. 15131 Ser. Sun. Healing 7:00 p.m ., lecture & messages, 7:30 p.m. Serv. Wed. Healing 1:30 p.m. Lecture SOUTH BURLINGTON—Church of Spiritual Light, O’Brien messages, 2:00 p.m., Mrs. Laura Salvador, Pres., Civic Center, Patchen Rd., 05401. Sun. Service-Dec. to Mrs. Helen Banosky, Secy. (412) 672-9820 May, 2:30p.m.; May, June, Sept, to Dec. 7:30 p.m. Allen K. Howard, pastor, Essex Rd. Colchester,05446, See’v ^■ U d e p h IA—C niversal Spiritualist Brotherhood Mrs. Allen K. Howard, (802) 878-2542. llUrch, Rising Sun and Park Aves., Phila. 40. Ser. Sun. VIRGINIA J 3oP.m. Healing-Sermon-Messages,.Ser. Wed., 7:30 p.m. baling & Messages, Pres. Rev. Mahlon Simon, Pastor, NORFOLK—Christian Metaphysical Chapel, N.S.A.C., 307 ev- Reba E. Fasnacht. W. 38th St. Lyceum 11 a.m. Sun. Devotional Ser. Sun. 7:30 p.m., Wed., 7:30 p.m. Secy. Mrs. Sallie Carroll, 988 Armfield Circle, 423-5241 or 423-2239. 25 MBER, 1976 WASHINGTON Joy Of Living

State Spiritualist Association of Washington, Rev. Marvin A. I dreamt I was lost in darkness Day, Pres., 615-llthSt. Bremerton, WA 98310. 206 373-9825. Alone, and with no one to care; Secy Georgia Hartman, Rt. 2, Box 539. Camp Edgewood, Around me confusion and conflict, Tacoma, WA 98424. And I cried “ I despair! I despair!’’’ BELLINGHAM—The Church of Psychic Research, N.S.A.C. Charter No. 11, 710 Grand St. Sun. Service 11:00 a.m., I seemed to be in a tunnel Healing 10:30 a.m., Edna G. Purviance, Pres., Edward Groping, stumbling, dismayed. Dawson, Sec. No hand in the darkness to guide me And I cried “ I’m afraid! I’m afraid!’’ BREMERTON—Harmony Chapel NSAC, No. 6-100 S. Dora, Oddfellows Temple Bldg., pastor Rev. Marvin A. Day, Serv. 1 1 :0 0 a.m., Pres. Ann Hicks, 1130 Naval, Secy. Marie Then on a turbulent ocean Day, 615 Eleventh St., 98310 phone 373-9825. My frail craft tempest-tossed. The waves seemed about to engulf me PUYALLUP—First Spiritualist Church, 341 2nd St. S.E.; And I cried “ I’m lost! I’m lost’’ Sunday service, Friendly Hour 6:30 p.m., Evening service 7:30 p.m. Pres. Merton B. Boss, Tacoma, Washington. Secy. Theresa G. Boss, 1802 S. Adams, TA com a, 98405. 759- And I called out for help and guidance - 7144. I had come to the end of my rope. Then I heard a voice in the tempest. SEATTLE—Tower Memorial Church, NSAC, 2116 W. Dravus It cried “ There’s hope! There’s hope!” St., 98199. Sun. Ser. 1 1 :0 0 a.m . Effie A. Goben, 801 N. W. 54th No. 9,98107. Tel 789-2214. Secy. R. Louise Bishop, 3457- No longer the walls of a tunnel, 14th W. Tel. 282-2683. Walls I myself had made, Church of Spiritual Unity, Concert Hall Fischer Studio Bldg., No longer a turbulent ocean 1519-3 Rd. Ave. Ser. Sun. 2:00 p.m., Pres., LaVern Weber, And I cried “ I’m no longer afraid!” Secy. Hazel E. Kearns, Tel. 329-0305. For I felt a power within me, W EST VIRGINIA Heard a voice say “ Peace! be still!” And no longer chained by “ I cannot! ” WHEELING—First Spiritualist Assoc. (Way M emorial I cried “ I can and I will! ” Temple) Broadway and Maryland St’s. (Island) Sunday, Lyceum 9:30 a.m. Church Ser. 11 00 a.m. Wednesday Message Serv at 8:00 p.m., Alice Stuart, Danvers, Ma

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THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL^ 26 thoughts Guardian Angel Ruby J. Fuller pull thinkers are always led by good thoughts. Let there be no art ones. The keen intellect room for bad ones. We have travelled together, far Some persons complain _ that and wide. I 5cuts its way smoothly; the dull wears its life out against the they cannot find words to properly We have learned many things lone ‘rriplest problems. To perceive explain their thoughts. Thé real together, some apart. !cCurately and to think correctly trouble is they cannot find I bring you the light of God f5 the aim of mental training. We thoughts for their words. The which is close to my heart. cannot exaggerate the value of man who thinks laboriously will I am your candle bearer, your ’iear, correct thinking. express himself concisely. torch bearer, Undigested learning is as op- Thoughts, clearly comprehended Keeper of your flame, reSsive as undigested food. or conceived, achieve the fullest And I bless you with God’s love Thought is to the brain what expression. Thoughts are but and in Jesus’ name. gastric juice is to the stomach, a dreams till their effects be tried. Know that I am near every Solvent to reduce whatever is The thought that lives is only the moment that you breathe. !eCeived to a condition in which deed struggling into birth. I always light your way, at every turn, in every scene. all that is wholesome and No man need fear that he will I reach out to you with greater nutritional may be appropriated, exhaust his substance of thought. thrust when human and that alone. To learn merely In this the inexhaustable Ignorance may prevail, or the sake of learning is like that knowledge God pours depths and Praying, touching, shaping a done. To learn merely for the endless variety of truth, and the mould of light, a blessed veil, ,ake of learning is like eating for true thinker is but the shorthand I would have you know that he taste of food. Learning is writer endeavoring to report the when you are all healthfully digested by the mind discourse of God.Shall a child on Aglow with the fire of God, when it reflects, classifies and the banks of a river fear lest he Your greatest victory is there. arranges facts, and then lays should drink up the stream. them away in order that they may And then it is so joyous, so be referred to with ease. blessed to lead you Some of the advantages of clear Lovingly into truth everywhere. mental gymnastics are the ss following: First, clear thinking --Evelyn L. Alexander transfers and conveys the sen­ timents of others to ourselves,so as to make them properly our own. Secondly, it enables us to distinguish truth from error, and to reject what is wrong. Lastly, by properly meditating on what comes within the grasp of our minds, we may improve our own ability plus the effect we have on others. All mental superiority alginates in habits of thinking. It 's not reading but thinking that gives you a possession of knowledge. A person may see, near and learn whatever he leases, but he will know very bttle of it,, beyond that which he bas thought over, and made the Property of his mind. During the recent 84th N.S.A.C. Think before you speak, and Convention in Phoenix, National consider before you promise. board members often began their D° nothing today that you will day in business sessions... star­ [^Pent of tomorrow. Seek not out ting again in the evening after ;he thoughts that are too hard for most other convention activities 1’0U. Fill your head and heart with had ended.

^ cem BER, 1976 27 O O K

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M e m b e r , 1976 Happy Holidays and

First Church of The^ Merry Christmas and ^ Spirit, Washington, DC. God’s Blessings for the ^ , May all Spiritualists Coming Year. y v remember this Holiday i 1 Season originated as a phenomena of nature expressing Infinite Intelligence — “The \ Winter Solstice.” Bless " USX. ! Rev. Marilyn Awtry$ NST.

30 THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL^ Season’s Greetings

3rd N.S.A. Church, \ Des Moines, Iowa. Rev. Temple of Harmony, Janice Rosalia Baynes, Denver Colorado. fee Pastor; Huey S. Smiley, Seasons Greetings! Assistant Pastor, and Come up and see us! JM members. Seasons Greetings!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Y ear To All Lyceumists Everywhere “Under all Cir­ cumstances keep an Even Mind.”--A.J.D. From your Lyceum

Greetings... May tomorrow and the days that follow equal the joy of today. TNS Staff

Season’s Greetings

T h e Spiritualist The Brotherhood Christmas Greetings - Church of Awareness, Church of A lam eda, Abbie Bates P erry, 14 863 So. Orlando Avenue, California. Patterson St., Augusta, Maine 04330. Winter Park, Fla., 32789.

M e m b e r , 1976 31 Declaration of Principles

National Spiritualist Association of Churches

1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence. 2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are the expression of Infinite Intelligence. 3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in accordance therewith, constitute true religion. 4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue after the change called death. 5. We affirm that communication with the so- called dead is a fact, scientifically proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism. 6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: “Whatsoever ye would that others should do unto you do ye also unto them.” 7. We affirm the moral responsibility of the individual, and that he makes his own happiness or unhappiness as he obeys or disobeys Nature’s physical and spiritual laws. 8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any human soul here or hereafter. 9. We affirm that the precept of Prophecy contained in the Bible is a Divine attribute proven throligh Mediumship.