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"Quaker Journal of the Pacific Northwest"
Vol. XLIV No. 3
Tina Knight teaches a conference class of women in Peru, South America, Oregon Yearly Meeting's growing foreign missionary opportunity. Read her stories of the Peruvian field on page 13 'Editorial 'ptcettcU' 'THCfU^eniat ^
I prayed for. It was a real joy to serve as 7^ evangelist this year. The message of holi ness was used of the Lord to bring conse cration and infilling with the Holy Ghost. What ajoy, too,to see so many of the Bible Perfect Weather Too! School students of other years still faithful in the work of the ministry among their peo B y Ti n a K n i g h t The traditional Easter-week "Junta doubt. The additional warmth of these little ple, and also to meet so many of our pre Anual" was held in Bolivia this cious laymen whom we had worked with in fires and the close togetherness of the crowd year. But for the first titne, it years past. "Praise the Lord, O my soul, w a s u n d e r c o m p l e t e n a t i o n a l made the spiritual feast more appealing too. church direction. Veteran mis and all that is within me, praise His Holy ^XCITEMENT ran high! Several were talk- sionaries watched with great in Not a minute was lost. When a formal ser terest and satisfaction as the con - N a m e ! " ^ ^ ing at once, especially the "mamas", ference progressed. Marshall vice was not in progress, all sang hymns and Pastor Jacinto had to raise his voice Cavit who served a s guest evan - together while either eating or preparing for and rap quite loudly on his hymnal to restore gelist for the occasion, gives his another meal. Food was served not on sche order at the regular church service. Of impressions as follows. —Editor Another First dule but according to the dictates of hunger course there was reason to be excited, for of eachfamily attending. How uncomfortable Friends Church hadn't the announcement just been made that some of these people must have been during the little church at C'ane was to be the host the years of enforced organized eating under By Tina Knight for the coming Conference? American direction! God There were so many plans to be made! A minimum of time was wasted in inter rHEREno colored were no paper crosses streamers for the roof to twineand The date had been set but the men folk were Blessed pretation. It was an Aymara meeting. An around the rafters. Everyone was sob skeptical, for rain usually came about then nouncements were also at a minimum and er , as no one thought of serving alcohol. It and what a pity should it arrive just in time thus a lot of time saved. Meetings were w a s n o t i c e a b l y q u i e t — n o b a n d s w i t h t h e i r to dampen the meetings ! Aside from the Anyway started and closed remarkably close to sche reed flutes and inevitable drum. Nor was question of unpredictable weather, other the sky rent with the "swish and boom" of By Marshall Cavit dule without wristwatches to check the hours. plans could be more stable. The long-winded speakers bothered some, the skyrocket. Not even the thunder of dyn but no more than long-winded speakers do amite was to be heard on the days when two Now, where should they put the tent? Of course the little 8 by 10 foot meeting room sionaries would have done it, but this did elsewhere. new buildings were roofed and made ready for /TWAS not keepnot theall done blessir^exactly of theas Lordthe mis away. use on the Have peninsula in Peru recently. was much too small for services for more In fact, new blessings were added. There Time was saved also in preparation by not than 40 people but the missionary would bring was a new, fresh atmosphere even though it moving away unused adobes or filling in wa- The occasion? The roofing and dedica the new tent and every able bodied man must tion of the first Friends churches of Peru. was an entirely Aymara affair. terholes. The latter were evidences of hard be on hand to help raise it. Where? Why work indicating a lot of digging had been The missionaries helped in hauling straw, the perfect place wasthe potato field that had Several curious changes were made, some done repairing and preparing the walls for lumber and aluminum roofing but otherwise been covered by the lake in previous months of them small, others quite significant. the conference. These holes furnished wa these two c h u r c h buildings at Kellkata and and had now dried to make a smooth hard For one, the four big windows so carefully ter for washing clothes and other purposes C'ane were planned, built and paid for by the floor. Planks laid on adobes would make built into the roof of the building for light and too. The big cisterns carefully dug at the believers themselves. good benches for the men and the women ventilation were kept strictly closed and cov insistence of the missionaries in other years would sit on the ground. ered. The seven big doors were also tightly One building has no windows, while the were troublesome to use anyway, requiring other has only small ones. One sports al Next, who would feed the guests? Per closed with only a small door used and in long ropes and buckets. A little water from the corners of the huge room the little one uminum roofing, while the other is roofed haps the easiest way would be f o r every the waterhole served nicely for slicking down with a layer of straw, topped with a layer of "mama" to bring her share of soup. Each burner stoves of the Indian families sputter a youngster's hair, or cleaning a soiled dish. ed and smoked. So the atmosphere and totora (lake reeds). Neither has benches, blackened, earthenware pot of soup would be Just like home, you know, so the people general feeling of the building soon took on altar rail nor pulpit. A mud bench all poured together and ladled out to the guests. walked about the grounds confidently rather around the room gives ample room for the Of course, Tata Gregorio and wife, owners the physical appearance and aroma of every than timidly when the Americans were in Indian home. This made them feel more of the meeting house, would have the honor charge of both feeding and grounds opera old, educated, sophisticated and mission comfortable—and the Americans more for aries. All others can either stand or sit on of cooking for the missionaries. Having only tions. eign ! the earthen floor. three plates would present a problem but Francisco took care of the light plant and could easily be solved by each awaiting his The highly organized plan introduced by However, no one seems to notice the ab turn—missionaries eating first and then the the missionary for rotating crews of potato P. A. system; Carmelo played the accordion sence of furniture. The buildings weren't plates passed to another (without bother of p e e l e r s a n d c o o k s w a s q u i e t l y d i s c a r d e d . along with others at times. Americans are built for comfort but for a place to worship The expense of it was handled neatly too. not required after all for these technical their God. In child-like faith they come to washing them). Any bones not completely chewed clean of meat by the missionary duties. What about next year? It will be You see this year eachfamily brought enough sing, listen to the reading of the Word, pray would certainly be finished by the next per for their own needs and cooked the food in bigger and better than ever. The ways of and cry as they kneel before their Lord and son! the corners of the tabernacle during the ser the American are disappearing and with a then stand to testify of the joy, peace and vices, doing so quietly enough so that all few of the uncertainties of change out of the deliverances during the past week. It is as And now, one more important plan must enjoyed every sermon and class without con way, growth and blessing will continue. simple as that but isn't that what God wants be made. What about the neighbors of the fusion. (At least without confusion in their Yes, it was different, but what a joy to see —a child-like faith that doesn't depend upon community? Three hundred houses meant minds.) The heady smell of cooking "chunos" it all. And God blessed. It was really a circumstances, plush carpets, stained glass three hundred families who did not know the added delight to the Aymara worshipper, no demonstration of what we have longed and windows nor soft organ music? I think so.* (Continued on next page) 12 Zhe J^ortkwest Jriend Moy. 1964 13 LISTEN! LITTLE QUAKERS riend! By Betty Hockett
bilities of the general director. Dr. Clyde Evangelicals Urge W. Taylor. Mahlon Macy, former pastor in Oregon Yearly Meeting, continues as Relevancy to Director of Development. Contemporary Culture Dr. Jared F. Gerig, who heads the Fort rifi< Wayne Bible College, was elected president of N. A. E. replacing Dr. Robert Cook. Ten from Oregon Yearly Meeting joined the more than 1,000 leaders and laymen of At least 1,800 crowded into the Pick-Con Protestant churches attending the sessions gress great hall to hear Billy Graham add of the 22nd annual convention of the National ress the convention. Graham urged the 'OOK, here's the highway that we'11 drive on in Canada all marked in red,"said Janet to her Association of Evangelicals in Chicago April N. A. E. to take a stronger stand on the ra sister Cindy as they sprawled out on the living room floor with maps spread out in front 7-9. cial question. He said, "We should have r of them. "The Travel Agency marked it so we will know exactly where to go. Oh, I'm been leading the way to racial justice, but so excited I can hardly wait!" Dozens of significant messages were de we failed. Let's confess it, let's admit it Janet quickly got the calendar from the desk. "Let's see. . . only eight more weeks until livered to the 15 affiliated agencies and com and let's do something about it." we go." She jumped up and down with anticipation. missions of the association to which our Graham also declared that Christians will "Janet, the map shows two National Parks that we'll go through and there are always gift Yearly Meeting is represented. Most of them shops there," observed Cindy. "Remember, we promised to bring Grandma a pretty cup and touched on the need for evangelical Protes not "reach the world" through unity, but by s a u c e r f o r h e r c o l l e c t i o n . " tants to show relevance to the contemporary the work of the Holy Spirit. "The need of "I'm going to count my money and see how much I've saved." Janet spread out her dollar culture. the hour is to turn the gospel loose." bill, nickles, dimes, and quarters as Cindy watched. The thrust of the main evening speakers It was learned that through its 15 agencies, "There's $3.35. I've saved about that much, too, so we can buy something for Grandma —Billy Graham, Oswald Hoffman of the N. A. E. serves the interests of 10 mil mi and maybe even get a souvenir for ourselves." "Lutheran Hour" and K. Owen White, presi Protestants. * After more vacation talk the girls started walking to the City Library. dent of the Southern Baptist Convention— - J . L . W . "I wonder what it would be like not to have anything to read?" questioned Cindy as she was toward continued preaching of the plain kicked a little rock. "You remember last Sunday in Sunday school Mrs. Hannon told us how gospel of Christ. the people in South America grabbed any bit of reading material that they could find!" Malone Accredited "I know," answered Janet. "We can always get books from the library so 1 guess we can't Selection of Dr. Arthur M. Climenhaga as Announcement was made in April in Chi imagine what it'd be like to not have anything to read. Those pictures she showed were really the new executive director for N. A. E. com cago by the North Central Association of Col something ! Just think how the Indians in the market places rush out to pick up every little pletes a realignment of the association lead leges and Secondary Schools of the accredi Gospel tract that the missionaries throw out of the car window. Some of them probably learn ership. He is a former missionary to Afri about Jesus for the first time that way." ca now serving as president of Messiah Col tation of Malone College of Canton, Ohio. Under Ohio Yearly Meeting, Malone College, Looking carefully both ways at the intersection, Janet and Cindy went on, each thinking lege, Grantham, Pennsylvania. He replaces about the brown skinned South Americans clamboring for a tiny sheet of Christian literature. Dr. George Ford and will share responsi- formerly Cleveland B i b 1 e Institute, moved to Canton in 1957 when it began its four-year As they nearedthe vine-covered Library Cindy said aloud, "I wish we had some money to give liberal arts program. Dr. Everett Cattell to help print those tracts." Perfect Weather Too! is president. Enrollment this year at Malone "Me, too." is over seven hundred and eighty students. As they started home later, the sisters were quiet, each thinking seriously. Pretty soon (Continued from page 13) Janet said slowly, "Cindy, you know what I've been thinking?" Lord. "We'll visit every house with tracts "No, what?" and invitations to come to the conference." GFC NeedsQuaker Books "We do have some money! It'd mean that we wouldn't have any money for our vacation but we could give the money out of our banks I" Service was dismissed and 40 believers from Cane went their separate ways; talking, Genette McNichols, Librarian, George Cindy's eyes lighted up and she smiled broadly. That's exactly what I was thinking. We know it's important for those people to have Christian things to read and the Bible says that thinking and praying about the plans for the Fox College, is anxious to secure rare old coming Conference. Quaker books for the Quaker Room of Sham- God loves a cheerful giver, so. . . I'm willing to give my money!" baugh Library. Janet was excited again. "Me, too! Let's ask Mother where we should send it." Weeks later—latest report: The college has designed a room for the "You girls have surely made a very unselfish decision," said Mother after hearing what Perfect weather with no rain. purpose of displaying books and other docu Janet and Cindy planned to do. "I know how much it meant to you to have that money for our Plenty of food. ments of historical or sentimental interest vacation, but I think that you will be very happy and enjoy the trip to Canada even more be Record attendance of 140 persons . t o Q u a k e r d o m . T h e Q u a k e r R o o m i s r e c o g cause you helped in God's work so cheerfully." Interesting classes and encouraging testi n i z e d a s a c e n t e r f o r m a n y v a l u a b l e i t e m s Janet and Cindy hugged each other excitedly. Mother looked up with a special smile and monies. not only for a depository but for browsing of said, "I think that just possibly there might be some jobs around that would be worth about 25 Fifteen new converts ! more serious study of the heritage of the or 50 cents to girls who would be willing to do them." A very pleased Mother kissed two all praise to our GOD! • (Continued on page 23) happy little girls who had a new-found blessing. • 14 Zhc Northwest Jricud M"!/. f964 15 other awards to be given are a ten transistor radio different classes taking part, three special numbers and a Kodak camera kit. First award winner may by the choir and the Easter message by our pastor have choice of either prize. ^ On Palm Sunday our e n t i t l e d , " H e i s R i s e n . " T h e s e n i o r C E a t t e n d e d pastor exchanged pulpits with Charles Morgan from sunrise services returning to the churchfor an Eas Holly Park for the evening service. H On March ter breakfast, t McKinley Avenue Friends Church 24, we had a fellowship dinner with the coming of invited our church to join them in their services with Mark Roberts who gave a very interesting talk of his the Kingsmen Quartet of GFC. experiences in Bolivia. 1 Our Easter program had Donna Knutson, reporting ie)}^ 6REENLEAF QUARTERLY AAEETING
Caldwell—Nathan B. Pierson, pastor Homedale—Irwin Alger, pastor Two babies were dedicated during Easter Sunday Several of the college young people who were morning service. H The Senior Choir presented the home for spring vacation took part in an evening PUGET SOUND QUARTERLY MEETING c a n t a t a , " F r o m C r o s s t o C r o w n " E a s t e r S u n d a y evening. ^ Sunday evening April 5, the music com youth service. They gave testimonies concerning Agnew—May Wallace, pastor Ernest has been a member for 57 years. The re mittee had charge of the service and the winners of spiritual victories in college life. Raelene Barnes, ception was held at Holly Park Friends Church. the song writing contest were announced. Some of who was present in t h e morning service, read the ^berts was guest speaker at our Easter * Rpppnt qoeakers in our SS Workshop have been them were performed by their writers, and others Scripture. If On March 22, at the morning service, Wanan "if i"® morning wo r s h i p and SS. 1 May Mr. Harold Miller representing the Gideon organi Professor Mary Francis Redding and Professor Hugh called in substitutes. Prizes were awarded to Leta Itei^. took the young people to Ea- SalisburvofS P C. Professor Salisbury also spoke Hockett, Mrs. Pierson, Annetta Tuning, Evie Ar- zation told of the great work the Gideons are doing. anH ^ service, then to the parsonage for ham ^ Irwin Alger attended a ministers planning group nett, Dave and Mel Davenport, for a joint effort. cnoirphniT. brought breakfast. special During numbers the andevening May servicebrought the Pearl Birch, and Dan Davenport. Twelve songs meeting at Redding, California. He was one of the message, The First Easter." H Several new steps were submitted. ^ The Quaker Men's Annual Ban pastors attending from the Southern Idaho district. Of progress at Agnew: a nursery during SS and used in the new Educational Unit, quet was held at our church April 10. Robert Hans- The other was Willard Kennon, Star, who was a for mer pastor of Homedale. ^ G o o d Friday services service; junior church in the annex; available. ' ^ ^eh (2 sides) refaced with brick, berger, president of Boise Cascade, was the speak we have had the chi^ chancel remodeled, er. The ladies of our church prepared and served were held at the Christian Church. We participated rhn.fvt including 3 adults were in junior a steeple erected, Groves, reporting the banquet. ^Several of our young people are with several other churches with various pastors Ni^t f'n 6:30-7:30 there is a Fun members of the Greenleaf Academy choir which has taking part. If Several attended the Easter services FrieLs Chib 7th grades called Junior just returnedfrom its concert tour. Members from at Lizard Butte. \ At the April Missionary Prayer y .ttPnded the Men's Breakfast our church are Sharon Martin, Peg Roberts, John Meeting Mrs. Forrest Holmes of Greenleaf lead the Holly Park—Charles Morgan, pastor services. Pictures of India were shown. 10n April Everett—Leroy Neifert, pastor S o m e o f o u r h e i r M i s s i o n s C o n f e r - Moon and Dave Davenport. H One evening for pray at Memomal Churc tgaching a class on the sub- er meeting we were asked to bring all our different 3 through 5, Lonny Fendall, Dick Foster and Howard of P®opiG of our church were special guests translations of the Bible and we had comparative Macy of GFC conducted Youth Accent services for at the March Fellowship Dinner and Monthly Meeting. ence. ^ Our pastor is teacning churrh the young people. readings. There were at least 15 different trans urkey dinner was served and birthday cakes were ject, "What Our Church Believes ^ur lations. presented to Frank Burris and Clara Frazier. Dur building is filled to capacity for SS so th s class ing the business sessions, each committee chair meets during this hour in the home of Mattie Step man explained the purpose of their committee and hens. tThe Beatrice Fritschle WMU sponsored a their goals. This meeting was part of a program of luncheon for 50 people. It was served by a catering Greenleaf—Kenneth Pitts, pastor Ontario—Calvin Wilkins, pastor preparing our young people for church membership group, "Luncheon is Served." Proceeds went to help A windy, "cool", beautiful sunrise service was 'Garments of the Savior" was the theme of the and was sponsored by the M & O and the Christian the WMU meet their budget. H We were happy to have the Golden Wedding anniversary of E Is i e and enjoyed on Liprd Butte Easter Sunday morning. Easter program presented to about 90 people on Education committee. ^ The children of the Junior Our adult choir, Quaker Singers, gave two numbers March 29. One highlight of the morning was the Department presented a short Easter program dur Ernest Hadlock held in our church April 12. It was and Bill Hopper sang a solo. The choir is directed sponsored by their son Clyde, and two daughters presentation of a lamp to the Bill Jones family re ing the opening worship period of SS. Special music by Roger Taylor. 1 Kenneth Pitts spoke for the for the worship service was sung by a youth choir Florence Webber and Irene Lytlewith their families. ceiving the most points during March to SS month. Capitol Rotunda Easter sunrise service in Boise. Earlier that morning several from our church at directed by Mrs. Comfort. Two babies were pre They entertained 176 guests. The Hadlocks have lived in this community (Rainier Valley) all of their \ The Quaker Singers presented the Easter oratorio, tended the union sunrise service held at the Ontario sented to the Lord in dedication. H We were glad "The Seven Last Words" by Dubois, Easter Sunday to have Mark Roberts with us for the evening ser married life. They were recipients of many beau high school stadium. Jan Wilkins was one of the tiful cards and gifts. H Fred Baker showed pictures night. This same oratorio was given at the Emmett young people presenting a short devotional mes vice on Easter Sunday. 1 Ladies at the April meet Nazarene Church April 8, when the Quaker Singers ing of the WMU decided to send baby quilts and ar ofGFCthe evening of March 22. Our pastor sage. Following the service, breakfast was served went there. \ The beautiful "Angel of Light" trophy, at the Clifford Clem home. If The WMU has re ticles of clothing for the relief of the Alaska earth preached in N. E. Tacoma church that evening. earned three years in succession by Greenleaf for quake victims. ^ The Junior and Senior CE'ers observed Youth Week cently purchased shades for the church windows. of activities during the entire Easter vacation with having the most registered in Treasure Valley SS These are greatly appreciated when films and film- Convention is ours for keeps. If Our pastor was Friends Memorial—Paul Coins, pastor Bible study, music, hand craft sessions and one all strips are shown in daylight. If In the weeks lead appointed by the Board of Evangelism to attend the ing up to Mother's Day our SS is sponsoring a con day outing. They started with their families Fellow NAE and the Commission on Evangelism of the Evan The hand of the Lord was evident in our World ship Dinners. Fifteen young people participated. test in which children earn points for their mothers. Missions Conference held March 22 to 29. Speakers gelical Friends Alliance at Chicago April 10-12. The winning mother will be given an illuminated H Our church observed Music Month with special t The SS held "open house" at the close of the morn were Oscar and Ruth Brown and Mark Roberts; Rev. music each service using quartets, solos, choirs of picture, "Praying Hands,"at a mother-daughter ing worship service recently. Norman Lewis and Dr. Lyle Lush of King's Garden adults, young people and juniors. banquet to be held following Mother's Day. and Rev. Lloyd Killgore of Overseas Crusades —M. Ethel Cowgill, reporting Special music was by several individuals and a can tata, "The Greatest Story Yet Untold" by our choir NEWBERG QUARTERLY MEETING Our Faith-Promise goal was $2100.00 to enable us Northeast Tacoma—Fred Baker, pastor to support the Everett Clarksonfamily when they re turn to Peru in July. The Faith-Promise commit We are having a ten weeks SS contest ending on ments totaled $3220.00. 1 Ernest and Elsie Hadlock Sunday, May 3. The grand prize for all who qualify Newberg—Glen Rinard, pastor work in Bolivia and Peru, showed pictures, and pre is a four hour boat excursion on Puget Sound in the Our church held a missionary convention from sented the missionary challenge. Harold Beck pre celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 12. "Harbor Queen" on a Saturday early in May. Two April 8 to 12. Oscar and Ruth Brown told about the sented Alaskan missionary work, and Gordon St. 16 TAr J^ortkwest JricHd George presented missions around the world. ^ GFC ple. Food and fellowship were enjoyed following the PORTLAND QUARTERLY MEETING choir presented their sacred concert in our church service. IT Our Missionary Convention was held on Sunday evening, March 22, just as they return April 8 - 12. V. M. Kattaperm and his wife, repre First Friends Portland—Gerald Dillon, pastor by Brumfleld, TV weather reporter and active work ed from their California tour. 1 The church choir senting World Gospel Mission, Gene Comfort, Pas er in Portland Youth for Christ, was the guest speak gave the cantata, "The Crucifixion," by JohnStainer, tor Kim from Portland, Jonathan Tamplin and Paul An Easter breakfast in the church basement for er during our SS hour, April 12. f A shower of on Easter Sunday evening. IF Julia Pearson and Cammack were our missionary speakers. IF The all young people from the junior department through Margaret FellWMUgroups helda joint dinner meet Intermediate CE visited the Net arts CE April 12. the college/career class with 130 in attendance be supplies for the mission field was presented the Clarksons after the service of April 19. ing in the church basement on March 24 with hus gan our Easter day. An Easter program was given bands as guests. Betty and Gene Comfort present West Chehalem—M. Gene Hockett, pastor during the SS hour in which the pre-school depart ed the missionary work. A missionary group from MetoUus—Richard Cossel, pastor This last month has been a busy one at West Che ments participated and the three choirs (primary, Springbrook served the meal. junior, and adult) sang. The adult choir gave a con Allen Hadley presented a GFC program entiUed halem. On March 17, there was a youth banquet for cert during the evening worship hour. ^ Easter Sun "Christian Education Plus" during the March 15 the Junior Hi and Highschool CE groups. Lonny Tigard—Orville Winters, pastor Fendall was M. C., Barbara Baker, Howard Macy day ended the "March to Sunday School in March" evening service. If An officer from the State Cabinet and Ron Stansell were also on the program. IF Eas attendance campaign contest with Lynwood Friends of the Gideon Society was in charge of the April 5 The Junior Hi and Senior Friends Youth had a St. SS. We won by a very close margin. The SS Patrick's Day party at the home of their sponsors, ter Sunday was well attended considering the illness morning worship. Gene and Betty Comfort, home on in the community. The Easter program was very superintendent of Lynwood presented us with a beau furlough from the Bolivian Mission Field, were in the Robert Armstrongs. tSaturday, M^ch 21, tiful plaque during the assembly period on Sunday, found men, shovels, and wheelbarrows busily at well presented under the direction of Erma Stahl- charge of the evening service. IF The Junior CE necker. Junior SS Superintendent. IF Gene Hockett April 12. 1 The GFC choir presented a concert on group, sponsored by Joy Little, presented the church work in the church yard landscaping, and planting the evening of April 5. IF Our pastor attended the with a 50" X 50" Radiant Projection Screen. Money more shrubs and trees. A hot meal was served by and Ron Stansell attended the NAE convention and NAE Convention held in Chicago the week of April for the screen was raised by selling Christmas the women at noon. ^ Our Easter program was pre the EFA convention, April 4-12 in Chicago. H Dan iel Stahlnecker preached Sunday morning April 5 6. Donald Lamm brought the morning message April cards. IF The WMU purchased four folding ban sented during the SS hour. Our SS and worship ser 12 in the pastor's absence. IF Gene and Betty Com vice attendance this year topped last year's record. and Herman Macy preached in the evening. Sunday quet tables for the church. April 12, Dr. Myron Goldsmith brought the morning fort were with us on the evening of April 12. They IF Paul Morse's Junior Hi SS class had an outing at left their personal testimonies and showed interest Mt. Hood, April 4. IMembers from various message. Daniel Stahlnecker brought the evening Friends Churches g a v e a challenging Ste^rdship message. ing pictures from Bolivia. 1 Lyn Olson visited the Second Friends—Lyle Love, pastor Junior CE April 12. She held the interest of every We were glad for the victories won in our recent presentation in our evening service, AprU 5. 1 ine Springbrook—Fred Stewart, pastor one with her chalk drawings. IF Our sanctuary has monthly meeting has extended a two-year call to our been dressed up with a new carpet and new hymn revival at Second Friends. Rev. John Rittermeyer, pastors. IT Betty Mills, from Newberg, was ^est During spring vacation Lilah Newby and Zelnho an EUB minister was engaged as our evangelist. speaker at our April missionary meeting held ^ the Heater took the Girls' Club to Fort Stevens on the books. He brought inspirational and timely messages from home of Mrs. Kurt Liebnow. The program on Chile coast for an overnight camping trip. ^ Our Easter —Alma Hughes, reporting the Word. On the last Friday night of the services was presented with use of maps and pictures. H We services were very good. The junior choir sang Hillsboro—Russel Stands, pastor he became ill and was ordered to bed by his doctor. are busy with VBS planning. Lois Winters invited specials at SS. After the morning service the choir We were fortunate to get Rev. Don Cline, the presi all teachers and prospective teachers to her home members and their families enjoyed a dinner together We had a good work day at the church which start dent of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in the North Thursday, April 16, for a luncheon and planning at the church. The Easter program in the evening ed with a breakfast. More wallboard was put up, west, as our evangelist for the remainder of the re session. ^ We appreciated Betty Mills in our open included a group of choir numbers and a play "How painting done and some partitions put in. IF GFC vival services. Tom Porter, also a Wesleyan ing exercises Sunday morning, April 12, as she pre Great Faith" put on by the young people. IF Dean Board brought the news and needs of our college to Methodist, was song evangelist for the services. sented an excellent and most informative verbal pic Griffith, from Chehalem Center, was our euest us one Sunday night. IF The CE groups had a very IF Twenty-two were in the group which journeyed to ture of the United Mission to Nepal. speaker the evening of April 12. 1 Our SS has our- successful trip to the coast where the young people Snow Bunny Lodge at Mt. Hood for a day's outing in chased a projector. 11 Members of Chehalem Cen of our Netarts church met with them. \ Virginia the snow during the spring vacation. IF A Unified Sherwood—Gordon St.George, pastor ter and Springbrook were hostesses for the Quar Helm, Quarterly Meeting chairman of Moral Action, Service with Jane Laughlin as director of the play, Our pastor spoke at the Missionary Convention at terly Meeting WMU Rally held at the Chehalem Cen had a very interesting and enlightening service on a 'The Chancel Lily," was held on Easter Sunday Lynwood March 13, 14 and 15. IF Clynton Crisman ter Church, April 13. 1 Sunday evening, Sunday night. 1 The Nominating Committee and morning with 165 in attendance. On Easter evening brought the morning message March 15. IF The the service was dismissed and the group went tn the families had a pot luck dinner and meeting at the the youth of the church were in charge of the service combined SS departments presented "The Easter Newberg Friends Church to hear the Greenleaf Acad church April 6. 1 G e n e and Betty Comfort and and presented a program, "Christ and the Fine Story" for our Easter program service. A vesper emy choir and instrumental numbers. The nmo-rjiiri family were with us Wednesday night April 15, tell Arts", using pictures andslides showing the life and service at 5:30 was planned by the C. E. young peo was very well received. ^ program ing of the work in Bolivia. ^ The Stands family re work of Christ. Nancy Laughlin also presented a ceived a letter from Bob and Darleen Church in chalk drawing in this service. IF The Christian Edu Spenard, Alaska, which told of their experience in cation Committee and the Senior CE sponsored per BOISE VALLEY QUARTERLY MEETING the Anchorage earthquake and how little damage they sonal evangelism classes with Bob Harlow, the suffered when so many others lost so much. They Student Activities Director of Cascade College as shared their heat and cooking facilities with some the teacher. Boise—Dale Field, pastor Woodland—Eugene Hibbs, pastor friends less fortunate than they. Denver Headrick, representative from GFC We were happy to have our Quarterly Meeting —Grace Yates, reporting Svensen—Dan Nolta, pastor Superintendent, Robert Ralphs and family with us spoke in our evening services March 22. f Joint The WMU has had two or three work days tWs Good Friday services were held in the First Chris for the Easter weekend. A Saturday evening mess Lynwood—Howard E. Harmon, pastor month to work on quilts for the mission field. 1 While tian churchfrom 12:00 to 3:00 p. m. Our pastor had age and the Easter Sunday morning message were New members joining Lynwood lately were: Eve the Nolta's were in Medfordfor the wedding of D^'s the meditation on the fourth word from the cross. brought by Robert Ralphs. 1 On the evening of April lyn Gardner, Emerson and Evelyn Gilbert andfami- IF Monday evening, March 31, all adults from college 5, Jennie Adams showed slides and told of her work younger brother, Mr. Moberg, a semi-retired mini as a laboratory technician in the Manorom Christian ly, and David and Nola Cronk and family. 1 A fel ster teaching at the high school, spoke in the morn age on up had a roller skating party. The party was lowship dinner was enjoyed at the church the even ing service. The young people had the evening for all Friends of the valley and sponsored by the Hospital in Manorom, Thailand. She is with China ing of April 3, with a film on camping following, service. IF April 10, 11 and 12 the CE helda retreat Meridian and Whitney SS. t The Quaker Men of Inland Mission and is spending an early furlough at t A record crowd attended our Easter program with home recuperating from a long illness caused by at Twin Rocks with DonChitwoodas the guest speak Boise and Greenleaf Quarterly Meeting held their 284 at SS and 291 during the morning service. \ Joy er. Everyone thought this a time of spiritual bless annual banquet on Friday evening, April 10, at the hepatitis. 1 Mary and Margaret Church came home Rldderhof, the founder of Gospel Recordings, was the ing and several received Christ for the first time. Caldwell Friends Church. Mr. R. V. Hansberger, with Roberta George to spend Spring Vacation from guest speaker during the SS hour and morning ser U We are beginning a systematic absentee program president of the Boise-Cascade Corp., was the GFC. We were glad to have the girls all take part vice, April 5. 1 A large crowd attended the recep in our SS. This was explained in our SS teacher's speaker. Special music was furnished by young i n o u r s e r v i c e s . tion for Dr. and Mrs. Earl P. Barker, honoring meeting April 13. This meeting was one of the regu people from the Northwest Nazarene College in their forty-fifth wedding anniversary, at the Lyn lar SS training sessions we recently started. Nampa. Eighteen men from our church attended. —Pearl Adams, reporting wood Fellowship Hall the afternoon of April 5. 1 Kir- —Judi Nolta, reporting Northwest Jrieud Piedmont—Glenn Armstrong, pastor If Oscar and Ruth Brown showed their missionary son of Frank and Thelma Smith and Debra Kay, pictures recently and an offering for literature was ings from their Men's Prayer Meetings. IPalm daughter of Ken and Karen Smitherman. 1 Highland Sunday two children were presented for dedication The Easter season was appropriately noted by taken. We enjoyed the fine photography, and views Church participated in March as music month. For —Misses Vicki Lynne Barnick and Connie Sue Ges- music and an Easter program for the SS. The Jun which gave us a picture of conditions which we have anevening service four or five persons put new words ner. 1 Fifteen women attended our WMU. 1 The ior department had an Easter egg hunt in connection not had previously. We were also very interested to tunes of old hymns and they were used in the song CE's theme this month was 'Religion VS. Commu with their practice, while the young people had a in the picture of the new area around Caranavi service. nism." They are working on a paper to be publish breakfast at the parsonage. If GFC day was held with which Gene and Betty Comfort showed us. The of —Karen Smitherman, reporting ed soon, t Joy R i d d e r h o f was our guest speaker Earl Craven as the special speaker for the morning fering was the project of buying song books for Peru. 1 Greenleaf Academy Choir sang April 19. Sunday evening, March 29. t A large percent of our worship service, a potluck dinner at noon, and the Marion—Frank N. Raskins, pastor SS teachers attended the SS Convention at the First Kingsmen Quartet in sacred concert in the evening —Florence Snow, reporting Bible Study was held at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilts Baptist Church, sponsored by the Evangelical for four consecutive weeks. 1 Eleven people have churches of the greater Salem area. Winston Mil INLAND QUARTERLY MEETING read various books the past month prompted by our ler, A1 Wollen and his wife Roberta were our teach pastor. Our pastor is dividing his time between ers. 1 We enjoyed a week of Herschel Thornburg's ministry of song, art and preaching. Our Eskimo Entiat—Edwin Clarkson, pastor Spokane—Clare Willcuts, pastor Marion and South Salem in the absence of John Fank- hauser. George Smith is assisting Frank Haskins teen agers were allowed to stay for one of his even Oscar and Ruth Brown were with us March 19, Oscar and Ruth Brown were here during our re at Marion in the evening services. ^ VBS will begin ing services. and presented pictures on the work in Bolivia. vival services on the evening of March 23. Their June 1-5. H The Gene Comforts were with us Thurs —Bea Adams, reporting 1 Forty-two young people moved into the Entiat testimonies, report of mission work and beautiful day, April 9. Rosedale—Harold Beck, pastor Friends Church basement the evening of March 8, c o l o r s l i d e s s u r e l y b r o u g h t t h e m i s s i o n a r i e s a n d —George Wilkinson, reporting for a "Teenage Banquet" sponsored by the local Indian nationals of Bolivia and Peru closer to our Easter Sunday attendance was 158. The begin WMU. Traveling the 300 miles from GFC in New- hearts. We are also thankful for the good atten Medford—Jack L. Willcuts, pastor ners SS program and worship service were com berg to entertain were Brian and Janice Beals, dance of the special meetings and the spiritual growth bined. H At the evening service the choir and junior Charles Bloodgood and Lynda Gulley. Brian and and awakening that resulted. H Dr. George Moore, Easter was a busy Sunday at our church. It be boys and girls presented an Easter Cantata, "Easter Charles^ "Buzzy" held the audience's rapt attention dean of GFC, and his wife, Arlene, who is our pas gan with the sunrise service for the young people and Sunrise." 1 The GFC choir presented their concert with comedy routines. Lynda Gulley played a solo tor's sister, were with us March 4. Dr. Moore a b r e a k f a s t f o l l o w i n g a t t h e c h u r c h . S . S . a t t e n d a n c e at the worship hour Sunday morning, April 5, fol saxophone number. The four college students then spoke to a group of SS teachers and staff members was 352 with 349 attending the worship service. In lowed by a fellowship dinner in the church base manifest their talents by singing a couple of gospel on helps for teaching and reaching youth. He also the evening the choir sang and the full length film, brought the message Sunday morning, n Our pastor ment. quartet numbers before Wayne Piersall, pastor a was a delegate to the Evangelical Foreign Missions '"The Power of the Resurrection " was shown. H Jack Hayden Lake, brought a challenging^message of the Willcuts attended the N. A. E. convention in Chica South Salem—John Fankhauser, pastor simplicity of God's salvation. As the altar call was Assn. meeting in Chicago along with the annual meet ing of the NAE. He also attended a meeting of the go. 1 Frank Roberts was chosen outstanding News given by Wayne, some twenty hands were raised in paper Boy by the Tribune and was honored at a din Wednesday, March 25, Clifton J. Robinson, re dicating desires to know the Lord personally. Three representatives of the Evangelical Friends Alliance. ner given in Salem by Governor Hatfield. 1 The presentative of International Christian Leadership stepped out in faith to accept the challenge of salva In his absence Everett Puckett ministered to us in Junior Hi basketball boys won the Sportsman Trophy in India was our guest speaker. ^ Easter ^nday the morning service April 12, and the Northwest was a f u 11 one with a program by the SS, including tion. Many felt this was one of the best banquets of Christian School choir led the evening meeting. in the church league. H The weekend of April 17 and this kind ever given in Entiat and many follow-up 18 was Youth Accent weekend with special services the play, 'The Symbol of a Cross" by Mattie B. conversions among the youth have occurred since ^ Members, parents and friends enjoyed the Easter at the church. Lenny Fendall, Dick Foster, Rae- Shannon. Following this the Primary and Junior then. We at Entiat Friends continue in prayer for program as given by the youth of the SS on March lene Barnes, and the Chordsmen Quartet from GFC, Departments presented songs and recitations. 1 The those who raised their hands and ask other teens 29. morning worship service was composed of the choir —Juanita Stenson, reporting were featured. Dick Foster was speaker for YFC. over our Yearly Meeting to join us in this effort. Also on the program the Southern Oregon GFC Alum cantata, "Behold Your King" by John W. Peterson. ni honored the juniors and seniors with a banquet in A short sermon was given by Kenneth Williams. 1 The Junior Hi and high school students met in the the fire place room. SALEM QUARTERLY MEETING —Avadna Boshears, reporting church basement at 7:15 a. m. Easter Sunday morn ing for an Easter breakfast after attending the Sun rise service. H We have heard that our pastors, Ashland—Edward Harmon, pastor March 25. Ralph Beebe taught the first two les Pringle—Paul Baker, pastor sons, with The 1 ma Rose, Walter Cook Milford John and lone Fankhauser, have arrived safely in Ashland Friends Church commemorated its 11th Pringle was the host church for the Quarterly Peru. They have had the usual effects from the nign House, and Willie Green having succeeding lessons Meeting Men's Meeting April 13. About twenty altitude but are otherwise getting along fine. anniversary April 19 with Milo Ross speaking in the Also scheduled for teaching in the series which wUl men attended. 1 Our men are receiving many bless morning service and a dinner. Friends from Talent conclude in June are Esther House and Gladys Cook —Naomi Tuning, reporting and Medford churches joined in the celebration. 1 Dick Beebe is to be director of our Bible School Sixty were present to enjoy the fine meal, the anni June 15-19. Thelma Rose will be evangelist with versary cake furnished by Sarah Ditch and Opal Biliie McConnaughey and Norma Beebe as depart SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON QUARTERLY MEETING Finley, and the program presented by the Chords- mental superintendents. The theme will be "Serv men Quartet from GFC. Milo Ross spoke on "Those ing God." H We enjoyed hearing and visiting with Who Turn the World Upside Down." 1 The members Gene and Betty Comfort April 22. Cherry Grove—Lloyd Melhorn, pastor SW Washington Quarterly Meeting WMU Spring Rally of the Junior Hi Sunday school class enjoyed an Eas was held in our church Thursday, April 9. A pot- Clynton Crisman, Yearly Meeting Assistant Sup luck dinner was served to about 60 ladies. Ruth ter breakfast in the home of their teacher. Bill Heff- Highland Avenue—L. Merle Green, pastor erintendent, was the evangelist for special meetings lin. 1 This year the Easter service consisted of at our church from March 22 and continuing through Brown, May Nordyke, and a missionary nurse from Highland Avenue Church was host to the Friends music and pieces by the children of the SS, a play, Easter Sunday. Blessings received from this mini Africa were the main speakers. H The combined Bible College and Academy choir from Haviland, WMU's held a rummage sale on April 4, netting over 'Road to Emmaus" by the Junior Hi group, and a stry continue to be shared, and we are thankful for Kansas. The ladies of the church served supper to $70 to be used towards David Sonntag's tuition at the message by the pastor. In the evening another play the choir members before the evening service. H Our those who made decisions during these services. by the same group was given entitled, "The Easter H Easter morning the SS hour and church were com Wycliff Translators linguistics school this summer. The Afternoon Circle has taken the responsibility S p i r i t . " T h e fi l m " T h e L o r d i s R i s e n " c l i m a x e d t h e pastor held revival meetings at Nehalem Church, March 13-22. During his absence George Smith bined, with 141 in attendance. The Kingsmen's for raising the needed $300. day. filled the pulpit for the morning service; Mark Quartet from GFC gave a splendid musical concert, adding greatly to the service. IT Many from our —Marjorie Rengo, reporting Roberts, a returned missionary and Jeanne Seager, church attended the Easter Sunrise Services held by Eugene—Walter Cook, pastor Forest Home—Roy Dunagan, pastor a missionary for World Gospel Missions, held the the Ministerial Association and at which Clynton A teacher-training study of the book of Acts was evening services. H During the Easter morning ser Crisman was the speaker. The Jr. Hi CE'ers re Camas churches had a joint service on Good Fri launched with a good attendance at prayer meeting vice, the pastor dedicated two babies, Byron Leroy, turned to the church basement for breakfast. ^ The day. Our pastor brought one of the messages. Zhe Northwest Jriend K Easter was a time of blessing and a sermon on watching the program, "Garments of the Savior" were conducted on April 8, by Carl Miller and Levi "That we might know Him and the power of His Res- directed by Elenita Bales. During the worship ser T. Pennington. JUNIOR MEMORIZATION CONTEST vice a singing and a speaking choir presented a pro surection," was brought to us by our pastor. 11 Eight JENKS.—C. A. Jenks passed away in April at Med-1 (Continued from page 24) of our ladies enjoyed the SW Washington WMU Spring gram "Truly the Son of God" followed by a message ford, Oregon. Clark Smith off iciated at the funeral. the Quarterly Meeting level before Yearly Meeting Rally at Cherry Grove Church April 9. 1 On April from the pastor. II Sunday afternoon March 29, LA FRANCE.—Viva La France passed away at 19, the flags and large projection screen given to Robert and Goldie Lemmons were honored at a re (the Q. M. executive committee will set this date). the church in memory of R. B. Faulkner by his Camas, Washington April 1. Viva La France help Only one representative from each quarter will com ception at the church recognizing their twenty-fifth ed found the Prune Hill Church that later became family were dedicated. His family were present for pete In the final Yearly Meeting contest this August, wedding anniversary. H Gene Comfort presented his the Forest Home Friends Church. the occasion. missionary pictures here March 25duringthe prayer so start memorizing and practicing your Scriptures I COX.—Clark Cox passed away April 4. Funeral • Oak Park—Roger Smith, pastor meeting hour. Following the service refreshments were served featuring a cake in honor of Gene's services were held April 9, with Walter Cook offi First anniversary celebration of the building fund birthday. 1 Nineteen members drove to Centralia ciating. QUIZZING campaign was enjoyed by 85 persons March 26, at March 25, to hold prayer meeting in the new home HAWKINS. —Cecil Hawkins passed away March 29 at Newberg, Oregon. Funeral services were held It's a practice session, and the key number is 7: the P. U. D. community room. The building fund of Don and Clara Lemmons. Following the service canvass was conducted one year ago with the pur a fellowship time was held during which various April 1, with Robert Fiscus officiating. 3.. 9. . 2.. 5. . 1.. 10.. 8.. 4. .7.. ! JUMP! U you're a q u l z z e r, y o u k n o w t h a t p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n a B i b l e pose of raising $50,000 over a 3 year period as a kitchen items were given the couple. H The Junior first stage in the long-range development program Hi Department held a bowling party Aprii 11, with quiz means sitting on the edge of your chair and of the church's new north side location. Almost over thirty attending. H Revival services with Willis F R I E N D S a n d FA C T S making like popcorn when you know (or think you $9,000 has been received and nearly $35,000 in know!) the answer. And a big key to success In Keithley are in progress. Muchappreciation for his (Continued from page 14) pledges remain. Charles Hanson was the main messages and pictures has been expressed. quizzing Is thorough study and preparation before the speaker and challenged us afresh to diligence and Society of the Friends since the founding by quiz, although a clear head and a quick jump play faith in our approach to our Christian Stewardship Vancouver—Fred Newkirk, pastor George Fox. Important roles also. responsibilities. KThe Easter sunrise service at Wm. Penn Men's Club met with Earl Craven of Lawrence Roberts, chairman of the 1964 Mid- Beacon Rock at 6 o'clock and the breakfast of ham, If readers have old rare books on Quaker GFC bringing a n inspirational talk. H April 1 was Winter contests, reports that the Scripture to be eggs and hot cakes prepared by the men was enjoyed a church night dinner with Mr. Anderson talking and h i s t o r y o r c u s t o m s t h e y w o u l d l i k e t o c o n quizzed over by the Quarterly Meeting all-star teams by 75 people. The day dawned beautiful and clear tribute, Miss McNichols would be pleased next winter will be announced at Yearly Meeting. So showing pictures on Surinam, South America. as we gathered to worship our risen Lord. 1 Five 1 About 8 women attended the WMU Spring Rally at to learn of their nature and availability to what ? So the teenagers who attend Yearly Meeting ladies from the WMU attended the missionary rally. Cherry Grove. KThe Homebuilders Class had a add to the college collection. will have that much of a head-start over those who H Alyce Templar is the teacher of a new college age miss out on this annual highlight. « SS class. There were 13 out for the first session. skating party April 9. H The Jr. Hi CE has been having a quiz on the book of Esther the past month. Quakers Meet in Calif. The prize winners tying for first place were Ricky Rose Valley—George Bales, pastor Johnson and Harvey Rotschy. H E v e r y Sunday we The men's and women's organization as During the morning worship service March 22, have several new visitors to our SS for which we sociated with the Five Years Meeting of SPECIAL NOTICES thirty-seven new members were received into the are thankful. H We are all looking forward to the Friends will hold concurrent national con fellowship of the church. 1 An all-time attendance first service in our new church May 3. ferences inWhittier, California, July 10-14, WANTED: Teachers and helpers—Nursery —Marian Larsen, reporting h i g h w a s r e c o r d e d i n S S E a s t e r S u n d a y w i t h 3 1 5 1 9 6 5 . " C h r i s t i a n i t y a t w o r k i n m y l i f e " i s through Junior age for morning and evening the theme of the Quaker Men's conference sessions of Oregon Yearly Meeting, August 10-16. Full or part time. Please contact Vital Statistics Clynton Crlsman, 600 East Third, Newberg, Pentecost Sunday, May 17 Oregon BIBEY.—To Bob and Donna Bibey, a daughter, The National Holiness Association which • • • MARRIAGES Pamela Jean, born March 18, at Medford, Oregon. selected Dr. Paul L. Kindschi at its national Emll Swanson, P.O. Box 639, Springfield, CAMMACK. —To Edwin and Marie Cammack, pas FITZSIMMONS-BREKKE. —Charles Fitzsimmons convention he 1 d in Minneapolis, April 1-3, Oregon, now has missionary pictures of the tors at Rosemere, a daughter, Betty Marian, born and Sylvann Brekke were united in marriage March took action to designate Pentecost Sunday , DeVol'savallablefor any church wishing one. March 23. 23, with Gerald Dillon officiating. TISH. —To Glen and Norma Tish of Culver, Oregon, May 17, a day of prayer for revival. SHEIRBON-MCDONNELL. —Marvin Sheirbon and a son, Duane Glen, born February 17. Lillian McDonnell were united in marriage at the SWTSHER. —To Don and Carolyn Swisher of Port home of Stanley Sheirbon on February 21, with Friends Alliance Meets Dorwin Smith and Dale Field officiating. land, a son, Mark Howard, born March 21. ROLFE. —To Mr. and Mrs. James Rolfe, Eugene, The Evangelical Friends Alliance is an MERRELL-BURTON. —Gary D. Merrell and Karen a daughter, born April 20. official affiliation of Ohio, Kansas, Rocky Burton, Greenleaf, were united in marriage at the Mountain and Oregon Yearly Meetings for First Christian Church in Caldwell, February 21. SNOW.—To Jack and Marynette Snow, Portland, the purpose of closer cooperation, united WHEELER-WINSLOW.—Fuller Web Wheeler Jr. Oregon, a son, David Keith, born April 29. and Linda Winslow of Greenleaf, were united in HAMILTON. —To Jack and Sue Hamilton, Tacoma, efforts and mutual sharing. Washington, a daughter, Paige Carol, born April 28. marriage March 31. They will make their home in PEARSON. —To Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pearson, Eu The second workshop-conference of the Hawaii. I gene, Oregon, a daughter, Nicole Shawn, born Alliance was held April 10-12, 1964, in West F e b r u a r y 2 9 . Chicago near Wheaton, Illinois. More than BIRTHS 30 representatives of the Alliance Yearly
VEEDER. —To Edgar and Sue Vender, Tacoma, a DEATHS Meetings were present and entered enthu son, Kipton Brooke, born April 6. siastically into discussions aimed toward NEWKIRK.—To Fred and Mardella Newkirk, of HICKS.—Lura Hicks, wife of William Hicks, a increasing the effectiveness of Friends First Friends Vancouver, a daughter, Kandice member at Piedmont, passedaway April 6. Services m i n i s t r y i n o u r s e v e r a l a r e a s . Michelle, born April 15. were conducted by Glenn Armstrong in Portland and FRANKLIN. —To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin, An article on the present and future of the interment was in Sebring, Ohio. Friends Memorial Church In Seattle recently dedicated new Christian Salem, Oregon, a daughter, Carajean Lanelle, born PARKER.—Leora Parker, 76, of Friends view Alliance is planned for next month's issue Education addition. Participants Included (left to right) Charles PecK, chalrtnan of the church's board of trustees, Dean Gregory, F e b r u a r y 7 . Manor, passed away April 5. Funeral services of the Northwest Friend. OYM general superintendent, and Paul Coins, pastor. 22 Zhe J^orthwest JricMd May. 1964 23 "GREAT IS THE HARVES
vention, which is to be held in Kansas just prior to the Association of Evangelical Friends conference. [FA COMMiniON Fourth, the Youth Commission leaders established a loosely unified program by selecting a theme (to be announcedat Yearly Meeting 1964) and designating mm FoiiiiAiiD supporting topics for each quarter. The details on all these cooperative steps will be ^HUCK Mylander and Ron Stansell, two OYM elaborated on at length during Yearly Meeting, so Ly youth leaders, returned April 14, after an 11- teenagers are urgedto makedefinite plans to include day trip to Chicago, where they represented this week of highlights in their summer agenda. the Friends Youth of OYM at the Youth Commission of the Evangelical Friends Alliance. Since a por tion of the GYMCE budget financed this trip, the youth of OYM are due a comprehensive report of the tangible forward steps taken at these sessions of the By Barbara Baker EEA Youth Commission. First, the official name of "Friends Youth" was Spring has taken its toll of freedom-loving teen approved by the Youth Commission. Oregon Yearly agers, for only the dreaded reality of final exams Meeting youth groups will not begin to use this name canblurthe glorious dream of a 3-months-long sum officially until yearly meeting approval is given this mer vacation. But as teenagers joyously anticipate August. To promote the new name, a distinctive these months, let's also anticipate the potential of emblem has been designed and approved, and it is this summer of 1964. planned to have sweatshirts bearing this emblem on Have you ever excused yourself from responsi sale at youth camps this summer. bility in the C. E. and church with the words, "Well, I'm pretty busy during school. I have to witness by Second, a sample copy of a youth magazine spe cifically designed for evangelical Friends youth wiil participating in school activities, you know. I'll be available this summer. Subscriptions for the spend more time come summer, when there aren't new magazine, which is entitled, "Accent on Friends so many other demands on my time." Youth," will be sold during the summer and fall of Sounds good, but when the first of September 1964, with actual publication beginning in January roils around, it's no long task to list one's actual of 1965. accomplishments for the Lord. The excuses have, Third, an inter-yeariy meeting leadership con as usual, flown thick and fast, for after all, "I do ference is envisioned for the summer of 1965. Be need some rest and r ec r ea t io n," or "I can't let tween 30 and 50 teenagers from each of the four church work interfere with earning my school ex yearly meetings wiil be selected to attend this con- penses." Have you ever permitted the tragic pathos of Jeremiah 8:20 to sink so deep into your soul that JUNIOR liAEMORIZATION CONTEST the urgency of your immediate task is reflected in Hey Juniors ! (Any Junior sponsor aroundcan your actions and attitudes? To be specific, the listen, too!) Have you started to memorize one of C. E. theme this past year has been "Great is the t h e s i x S c r i p t u r e s s e l e c t e d b y t h e Ye a r l y M e e t i n g Harvest." Do you realize that the depth of your for the 1964 Scripture Memorization Contest? The consecration and the consistency of your witness Junior sponsors have been sent a list of the Scrip l a r g e l y d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r o r n o t t h e l e a d e r s o f ture references, the rules, and the judging score- OYMCE will look across the teenage harvest this card, but don't forget that the local C. E. contest fall and say, with breaking hearts, "The harvest is should be held in May. past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." The winner of this contest will then compete at These are crisis times, teen. Think twice about (Continued on page 23) what you do with the summer of 1964.
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