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9-1-1985 Herald of Holiness Volume 74 Number 17 (1985) W. E. McCumber (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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EVERYBODY OUGHT TO GO TO SUNDAY SCHOOL by General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe

he time— Saturday night, June 22, 1985. goal of 2,000,000 on our Responsibility List (Enrollment The place— Anaheim stadium. by 1995). This will mean almost doubling in the next TMore than 15,000 of us had gathered for a Giant Sun­ decade. It can be done. Just in the United States and day School Rally on the eve of the 21 st General Assem­ Canada, multiplied millions of children and adults never bly. go to Sunday School. Then around the world billions The service opened with that great congregation have no Christian education. Can we do less than this? singing “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School.” I The Board of General Superintendents has desig­ hadn’t sung that chorus in years. A flood of memories nated 1986 as the “International Sunday School Year.” washed over me— This will be our major thrust as we open the new qua- — Sunday School contests drennium. We’ll be getting a head start this fall. This — Brand-new people issue of the Herald o f Holiness will tell all about it. — Bulging classrooms — Attendance records broken One great obstacle to Sunday School growth in many During the evening we were reminded that everybody countries where our church is in operation is a dearth of isn’t going to Sunday School. In most of our churches printed materials. We take teachers’ and pupils’ quarter­ more people attend the morning worship service than lies and other lesson helps for granted. But many Naza- Sunday School. Actually, adult classes are larger than rene Sunday Schools in Third World areas have no ma­ ever. That’s great! Nobody is too old for Bible study. But terials at all! We are challenging our people to give a the number of children in our Sunday Schools has been minimum of $250,000 to help provide literature for those steadily declining for the last several years. That’s not who need it so desperately. This investment will reap great! rich dividends. There is a great hunger for reading mate­ General Superintendent Jerald D. Johnson stabbed rial in many countries where the literacy rate is rising. our consciences in that Saturday night service about Thousands will start to attend Sunday School if there is our God-given responsibility to get boys and girls into literature for them to read. This can be a tremendous Sunday School. He spoke frankly about getting buses harvest field for the church. “out of mothballs” and back into service. He challenged Every Nazarene should take this renewed emphasis thousands of adults to leave the comfortable pew in a on Sunday School seriously. It is a basic part of our Bible class and volunteer to teach children’s classes. all-out evangelistic commitment— “That the World May Christian Life Division Director Phil Riley unveiled the Know.” □ A DREAM COME TRUE

riday, December 7, began just have Sunday School each week, but as any other day. There were by PHIL RILEY many without any materials in Froutine phone calls, appointments, their language. In our efforts to ex­ due dates, and letters to write. with here in our headquarters. It tend our missionary work into new However, there was one exception has been a difficult decision to pri­ countries, we have not always —the Planning and Budget Coun­ oritize for 1986. However, by unani­ translated scriptural materials into cil of International Headquarters mous vote of our board, we are go­ the language of the people. This was to have its quarterly meeting at ing to designate 1986 as the year we has hampered our discipling efforts 1:30 p.m. in the Bresee Conference emphasize the Sunday School and very seriously. Just think of how Room. This council is comprised of its importance worldwide. Since much more effective our weekly Bi­ the general superintendents, gen­ the growth pattern of our denomi­ ble study can be with the proper eral church officers, the education nation follows the outreach growth materials. At last we can do some­ secretary, and the division direc­ of the Sunday School, and because thing definite to change this situ­ tors. Since I serve as secretary of we have Sunday School in our ation. Our yearlong effort is multi­ this group, I was busily putting to­ churches around the world, we are faceted: gether the agenda. One o f the first going to designate it the Interna­ 1. Create awareness of the need. items would be to hear the report tional Sunday School Year. The two The fall Sunday School emphasis from the Board o f General Superin­ main purposes will be: will center around the theme “Let tendents on their recommenda­ “1. To emphasize the impor­ Them Know.” Every local church tions for top priority programs to tance of Sunday School in the will be asked to acquaint each per­ be emphasized in our denomina­ Church of the Nazarene around the son with the need for literature tion for 1986. I was curious as to world; around the world. what these would be. “2. To increase awareness of the 2. Promote attendance and en­ All week long, the general super­ need for Sunday School literature rollment. During this yearlong ef­ intendents had conducted meetings in the countries where the Church fort, each local church is asked to with the director o f each division, of the Nazarene is working and ma­ “Take God’s Love to New People” ministry and service, as well as the terials are not available in the lan­ (spring 1986) and prepare for the general church officers. Each had guage. This involves more than 60 “Weeks of Harvest” (fall 1986). outlined, as convincingly as possi­ language groups in over 75 coun­ Let’s find, enroll, and urge new peo­ ble, the program that seemed to be tries. ple to come to Sunday School. the m ost im portan t in that d i­ “We are also appointing a com­ 3. Give unselfishly to provide vision. At this Friday afternoon mittee to organize and implement Sunday School literature to those meeting, the announcement would the plan. They are Rev. Phil Riley, who desperately yearn for it in their come! division director of Christian Life language. While $250,000 has been After the usual call to order by and Sunday School, who will serve earmarked in the 1986 budget, the Chairman V. H. Lewis and the usu­ as chairman; Dr. Bill Sullivan, di­ hope is to match this amount with al preliminaries of any business vision director of Church Growth; a denominationwide offering in meeting, our attention focused on Dr. L. Guy Nees, division director Sunday School on October 26, the first agenda item: the 1986 o f World Mission; and Dr. Bennett 1986. This will not bring literature Budget Priority. Dr. Jerald D. John­ Dudney, director of Publications to every country where we now do son, chairman o f the Board o f Gen­ International.” not have any, but it will be a giant eral Superintendents, was asked to By this time I could hardly see to step to begin the process. present this item. All eyes turned to take minutes of the meeting. Tears Yes, we will respond. Yes, we will him. He began by saying, “This has Hooded my eyes. My dream of the give. Yes, we will show our world been an excellent week for us. We past four years was becoming a through the printed page that God have received insight and informa­ reality—a dream of bringing im­ loves each one. Yes, we will con ­ tion about all that you are involved portance and visibility back to the tinue to promote the study of God’s Sunday School in the Church of the Word in Sunday School each week. Nazarene! This action would show Yes, we will touch the lives o f new not only that Sunday School is im­ people through our renewed efforts. Phil Riley is Christian portant and essential but that it is Yes, we will pray for more Sunday Life and Sunday School Di­ vision director for the gen­ international. I was reminded of School workers. I promise to do my eral church, headquartered the 7,600 local churches located in part—will you? Let’s make it at Kansas City, Missouri. the 75 countries of the world that happen—starting now! □

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 HERALD M„fHOLINESS W. E.F McCUMBER,Mr.CUMRFQ EditorFriitnr in rjimfChief Bible Quotations in this issue: IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quotations from the following translations are used MABEL ADAMSON, Editorial Assistant by permission. (NIV) From The Holy Bible. New International Version, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Contributing, . EUGENE L. STOWE • CHARLES H. STRICKLAND FriT nri WILLIAM M. GREATHOUSE • JERALD D. JOHNSON traitors.ors: | JQHN A KN|GHT . RAYMOND W. HURN General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene HERALD O f HOLINESS (USB S 241-440) is published semimonthly by NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, 2923 TROOST AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO 64109. Editorial offices at 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions to Nazarene Cover art: “LET THEM KNOW” Illustration by Jack Kershner Publishing House, P.O. Box 527, Kansas City, MO 64141. Copyright 1985 by Nazarene Publishing House POSTMASTER: Please send change of address to Herald of Holiness, P.O. Box 527, Kansas City, MO 64141 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $6.50 per year. Second-class postage paid in Volume 74, Number 17 September 1,1985 Whole Number 3429 Kansas City, Mo. Litho in U.S.A.

IN THIS ISSUE EVERYBODY OUGHT TO GO TO SUNDAY SCHOOI 2 DOES GIVING PAY?...... 12 General Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe A. Brent Cobb A DREAM COME TRUE...... 3 SEPTEMBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH ...... 12 Phil Riley LETTERS...... 4 THANKS FOR THE THORN...... 13 Nelson G. Mink “DEAR NAZARENES” ...... 5 General Superintendent Jerald D. Johnson DONT MISS THE DRIVEWAY...... 14 John W. May TWO TOP PRIORITIES...... 6 Bill M. Sullivan THE VOICE...... 15 Poem Reeford L. Chaney THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR AND WORLD MISSION ...... 6 MIRROR, MIRROR... PLEASE LIE ...... 15 L. Guy Nees Book Brief Pat Wellman PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL AND THE THE EDITOR’S STANDPOINT...... 16 INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR...... 7 W. E. McCumber Bennett Dudney GAMBLING IS A CONTAGIOUS PLAGUE ...... 18 SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE AS A William Goodman KINGDOM-BUILDING TOO L ...... 8 OF PLANES AND THE EVERLASTING ARMS...... 19 Tom Riley Fran Page THE STORY HAD TO BE TOLD...... 9 BY ALL MEANS...... 20 Stanley P. Storey “Happy Birthday, Tom" Carole L. Spengler “THAT THEY MAY KNOW YOU” ...... 10 IN THE NEWS ...... 21 Christian Sarmiento NEWS OF RELIGION...... 30 SUNDAY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT...... 11 ANSWER CORNER...... 31 DISTRICTS OF THE QUINQUENNIUM ANNOUNCED ... 11 LATE N E W S ...... 35

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ACTIVISM URGED manism, the church has been like year period that I have been its pas­ Some have expressed alarm at Peter. We have denied the Lord and tor, but it’s not growing as quickly as the fact that the church is beginning have turned our back on Him by fail­ it should. I recently returned from a to be outspoken about the problems ing to “subdue the world and have ministers’ seminar in Hammond, in our society. They suggest that we dominion over it.” Fortunately, Christ Ind., where my life was greatly chal­ forsake our well-meaning but fruit­ gave Peter a second opportunity. lenged. The pastor of this great less ways. May we respond like Peter and claim church said, “Most pastors can im­ It is the Christians’ mandate to be the promise found in 2 Chronicles mediately give financial statistics the “light” and “salt” of the world 7-14. Anthony L. Tiona and attendance figures for their and give guidance to the lost as to Deerfield Beach. Florida church last year, but how many pas­ God’s expectations as outlined in tors can recall the number of souls His Word. If the church has no mes­ MISSING A LINK? won to Jesus during that time.” All of sage concerning the exploitation of We have a good theology! I be­ us have read Mark 16:15-16, but humans, the killing of the unborn, lieve in repentance as we preach it, how many of us (including pastors) and the call to man to repent of his and I also believe in the life of entire have been soul winners for Him? I’m personal sins, then the church has sanctification, but it seems that not talking about leading someone no message at all. something is missing. to Jesus at our altars who has been In the face of the onslaught of hu­ My church has grown over the 5 1/2 (Continued on page 20)

HERALD OF HOLINESS CEL,KE>E2ATJ/Vo EADD JOHNSON D. JERALD General Superintendent General 1980-85 elw Nazarenes, Fellow 1985 20, June ol w hv i te hrh Is rwh a awy be floe by followed been always has growth Its church. the in have we tools concern. real of out borne been has that er s o js aohr rmtoa ie. ahr i rfet a burden a reflects it Rather, the for noted idea. be will promotional 1985, another just not is September, in Year beginning year, church The h Get omsin hit a gvn o . s u to given has Christ Commission Great the rdtoal Sna Sho hs en n o h ms efcie outreach effective most the of one been has School Sunday Traditionally s h cuc rlis rud hs n get mhss internationally emphasis great one this around rallies our makes church the This As future. the into on pattern the be to continue will pca epai o te udy col Ti Itrainl udy School Sunday International This School. Sunday the on emphasis special rwh n h cuc isl. hr i eey esn o eiv ta this that believe to reason imperative. School every is Sunday of There promotion itself. church the in growth e il ned e aig n mr se frad n h cryn ot of out carrying the in forward step more one taking be indeed will we JDJ: mw JDJ: UBU WE NAZABENE E W F O CUUBCU 6401 THE PASEO • KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI 64131 • TELEPHONE (816) 333-7000 (816) TELEPHONE • 64131 MISSOURI CITY. KANSAS • PASEO THE 6401 •

INT TWO TOP PRIORITIES

vangelism and education are tive organization. Its weekly meet­ the two legs on which the by BILL M. SULLIVAN ing at the same time and place gives Echurch stands, walks, and runs. It is it unusual organizational strength. never either/or with these two pri­ and innovation may alter the ap­ Everything considered, it is proba­ orities. Reaching new people for pearance but never the essence of bly the most effective church Christ and training them for life these two commitments. It will al­ growth program ever launched. and service are essential activities ways be the task of the church “to As the Sunday School is ex­ of an authentic church. Creativity save the lost and to save the saved.” tended during the International For more than 200 years the Sun­ Sunday School Year, it will be day School has engaged in both re­ adapted to fit cultural and other sponsibilities with amazing suc­ conditions. But it will carry with it Bill M. Sullivan is cess. Its name indicates that it is an two absolutely essential responsi­ Church Growth Division di­ educational organization, but its bilities of disciple-making—evan­ rector at the international headquarters of the Church great thrust is reaching new people. gelism and education. And through of the Nazarene in Kansas The matrix on which both func­ the faithfulness of the Sunday City, Missouri. tions operate is a simple but effec­ School, the church will grow. □

THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR AND WORLD MISSION

have often wondered why it limited facilities and supplies, our took the Christian church by L. GUY NEES missionaries and national leaders Isuch a long time to discover Sunday see the value of Sunday Schools School. It was not until after the natural name, Sunday School, and and promote them vigorously. 18th century that Sunday School instruction was given in Bible sto­ Some of our largest Sunday became a part of the Christian ries and related spiritual and moral Schools in the church are in World church. Robert Raikes started a truths. It was not long until Sunday Mission regions. school on Sunday for the slum chil­ School became standard for all Around the world, Jesus is dren of Gloucester (that was the churches. From that time until to­ known as the greatest of all teach­ only day they could attend). The day, every wide-awake, growing ers and the Great Commission still only place open for such a school church has had a Sunday School, says to us, “Go ye therefore, and was in a church. Soon it took its not only for boys and girls, but for teach all nations . . .” (Matthew teens, young adults, and older folks, 28:19). too. The International Sunday L. Guy S ees is World M is­ As the Church of the Nazarene School Year will be supported by sion director for the Church has extended its arms around the our people everywhere and will re­ of the Nazarene, with offices world, we have taken the full pro­ at the international head­ sult in a better understanding of quarters in Kansas City. gram of the church with us. This God’s Word and in an increase in Missouri. includes Sunday School. Despite the outreach of every local church.

HERALD OF HOLINESS PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL AND THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR

raise the Lord for this timely members of the Church of the Naz­ emphasis! The staff in Publi­ by BENNETT DUDNEY arene around the world. Many are Pcations International is especially in areas where the economic situ­ excited since we work with the edi­ School in developing literature ation is very unfavorable. They torial and publication units that and concepts that are transfer­ need our help. We must find ways serve more than 60 languages in able across cultures and lan­ to have holiness literature for our which the Church o f the Nazarene guage groups. Sunday Schools. To fail means we functions. • Helping to develop writers in will have congregations func­ In Kansas City, we have Por­ various language groups. tioning under the banner “Church tuguese, French, and Spanish edi­ of the Nazarene” that will not un­ torial and production units. All o f • Helping to increase awareness derstand or embrace the doctrine of the other non-E nglish language of the need for literature. holiness. The church can effec­ groups publish in their respective You can see why we are thrilled tively use the $250,000 offering. In countries. Can you imagine people with the International Sunday fact, this will just begin to meet the in over 60 languages studying the School emphasis. Teaching the need. How about going over your Word of God in the Church of the Word is important. The money goal? To send missionaries and try Nazarene every Sunday? from the offering will be used to to build a holiness church without We have so much Sunday School help provide literature in the lan­ holiness literature is like equipping literature in English that we are guage groups where there is the an army with rifles and not provid­ not aware of the needs of other lan­ greatest need. ing any ammunition. guage groups. Traditionally, in We have great missionaries and God will help us meet the need. most non-English groups, we have put more emphasis on personnel and buildings than we have upon literature development. As a result, we have many groups that do not Listed below are some of the more than 60 language groups have adequate Sunday School liter­ to which the Church of the Nazarene ministers: ature or that are using material that may not be in harmony with • Afrikaans • Ilongo • Setswana our doctrines. • Arabic • Indonesian • Shona P u b lica tion s In tern ation al is • Burmese • Italian • Siswati working with all language groups in • Cambodian • Japanese • Southern Sotho several major areas: • Chichewa • Korean • Spanish • Helping to establish priorities. • Chinese • Mandarin • Swahili • Helping to secure funding for • Cibemba • Marathi • Tsonga publishing when needed. • Creole • Mayan • Tumbuka • Working with the Division of • Danish • Ndebele • Turkish Christian Life and Sunday • Dutch • Pidgin • Venda • French • Pocomchi • Xhosa • German • Portuguese • Zulu • Greek • Samoan Bennett Dudney is Publi­ cations International direc­ • Hindi • Sepedi tor at the Kansas City head­ quarters for the Church of the Nazarene.

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE AS A KINGDOM-BUILDING TOOL

fter Jack Riley passed away material follows an orderly and last July, his wife, Mary by TOM RILEY comprehensive pattern, valuable A Lou, asked me to go out to the instruction can take place that oth­ building site in Mdansane, Ciskei, erwise might not occur. and bring home Jack’s hammer. It 3. Practical examples. Illus­ had been a faithful help to Jack in trations in Sunday School material the building of the new church and assist in making holiness relevant the kingdom of the Lord in South­ within the cultural scheme of val­ ern Africa. As I looked down at the ues. Christ often taught with a hammer on the pickup truck seat parable. The examples and anec­ beside me, I realized more fully how dotes taught in Sunday School are important tools are in taking the passed on by the printed page and Word of God around the corner or around the evening homestead around the world into new areas. fires. Only the unwise person would try 4. Assurance. The use of litera­ to drive a nail without a hammer. In building a house or the Church of ture when beginning a new work Jesus, tools are needed if the struc­ can quickly give a sense of perma­ ture is to stand against the ele­ nence, urgency, and importance to ments of the world and the enemy. what is being taught. Many feel Yes, like a nail, the Word o f God is that if something is written down, sharper than any two-edged sword. it is correct. Should the truth not be 1. The hunger for education. But as Martin Luther reminds us, given in written form for careful In many areas of the world where “God hath willed His truth to tri­ group and individual consideration, educational opportunities are few umph through us.” then we cannot blame those who and learning to read has taken One of the most valuable tools to believe lies that are handed out in great effort, there is a deep desire to use in driving home the truth of the pamphlets. read at any cost. If edifying mate­ Word is Sunday School material. rial is not provided, then the wrong 5. A ccu racy. When working This is especially true of pioneer material is often available to eager with any new language group, it is areas that the Church of the Naza­ minds. In these areas where read­ very important to establish accu­ rene is now entering. There is a ing is a status symbol, the Sunday racy from the beginning of the work great hunger for literature in these School serves in many ways to aug­ so that a good foundation is built areas. ment and emphasize the discipling for the future. Some languages have A good example of the desire for of converts. Sunday School is in­ no system of accurate prepositions something to read in these areas viting to the general public when and need careful communication, where little is available is the famil­ they know that school is where one which is best done through litera­ iar story in African elementary learns. textbooks regarding the woman ture. who wanted a pair of glasses. W hen 2. Cultural factors. In some 6. Leadership. The role that asked what kind of glasses she cultures, it is not courteous to the Sunday School has played in needed, she replied: “I need glasses abruptly confront others. “Prob­ developing local leadership is tre­ which make a person know how to lems are solved by a stranger” is a mendous. Often missionaries and read the Bible.” common saying. Therefore, a pas­ pastors have sat with pride through Sunday School material can be tor, Sunday School teacher, or dis­ Sunday School classes conducted an effective “hammer” to be used to trict superintendent often finds it by both young and mature Chris­ the glory of God for a variety of difficult to touch upon a subject, tians. It is quickly evident that the reasons. lest it seem too forward or selfish. teacher has been spending time Tithing can be such a subject for with the Sunday School lesson in Tom R iley is a missionary for the Church of those who have never heard of the preparation for the class. The the Nazarene in Africa. practice. But as the Sunday School teacher, reading from the lesson

HERALD OF HOLINESS and the Bible, is respected by those of cannibalism have all but passed, literature for over 60 languages. who listen. The teacher has an op­ there is still much mistrust and de­ However, more material for Sunday portunity to develop poise under spair, which the enemy uses. The Schools in new areas is needed. the direction of the Holy Spirit. fellowship provided within a Sun­ Sunday School is the “crib” of Many Sunday School teachers later day School class, through sharing the church where many new con­ answer God’s call and begin prepa­ the reading of lessons supported by verts enter and are nurtured by the ration for the ministry at a Bible Scripture, is o f great use in building Word. Let us continue to use the college. mutual trust and love. valuable tool of Sunday School lit­ 7. Mutual trust. In many areas We thank the Lord for the work erature in the great work of world of Africa, the name “South” means now being done by Nazarene Publi­ evangelism. Let us use and multiply “Many Cannibal.” Though the days cations International in providing the ministry of this valuable tool.

THE STORY HAD TO BE TOLD

or we cannot but speak the old, she had to tell others about things which we have seen by STANLEY P. STOREY Jesus. She asked permission to Fand heard” (Acts 4:20). The place share the Sunday School lesson where Jose, Maria, and their with her friends. The following daughter, Patricia, lived could only Sunday, Patricia brought the whole be called a house. The love and group to her Sunday School class. peace that prevails in a home was This, like a pebble dropped into wa­ absent. Days and nights were filled ter causing ripples to move farther with unrest and fighting. and farther out, so God’s Word, One night, possibly to escape the planted in one heart by a Sunday turmoil of that house, Maria and School teacher, is reaching out. We Patricia found their way into a don’t know where that influence Nazarene prayer meeting in the will end. town of Lopez Arellano, Honduras. The Sunday School in Lopez They enjoyed the music, and the Arellano has moved from a Scriptures spoke of peace. The mis­ A Sunday School class at Lopez Arellano, thatched roof hut to a new cement Honduras. sionaries invited them to Sunday block building with an enrollment School. we invited the family home for din­ of 125. Sunday morning dawned bright ner. Jose’s heart had been touched The ripples continue to widen. A and clear. Added to the beauty of by the Sunday School lesson and short time later, Jose felt G od’s call the morning were two new faces in the message. As the group talked to a full-time ministry. He was bur­ Sunday School and church. Like throughout the meal, the Holy dened for the City of Puerto Cortes. parched ground soaking up the Spirit continued to work. That af­ He and his family moved to that rain, Maria and Patricia took in all ternoon we talked to Maria and port city where he began a Sunday that was said that morning. The Patricia about growth in the Chris­ School in his rented quarters. For a crowning glory of the day was see­ tian life. After about a half hour, I while, they were hampered by the ing the two of them kneel at an al­ felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit to small building. But God has tar of prayer and accept Christ and ask Jose if he would like to be rec­ blessed. Today, through the labor His peace in their hearts. onciled to the Lord. The immediate and giving of two Work and Wit­ The following Sunday, Maria and reply was yes! We all knelt; Jose ness teams, they have a nice sanc­ Patricia were beaming as they en­ prayed for forgiveness; and we all tuary and parsonage. The congre­ tered the church—Jose was with rejoiced. What a beautiful scene! gation is enthusiastic and growing them! After church that morning, Now the family no longer lived in also. Jose, Maria, and Patricia just a house. They had a home could not keep the good news to Stanley P. S torey is the assistant to the where Christ was the Head. Patri­ themselves. The story of what they Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean cia’s love for Christ overflowed. experienced in their lives had to be regional director. Though she was only nine years told. □

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 “THAT THEY MAY KNOW YOU”

rograms, programs. Many Jesus Christ. It is a joy-filled life times we use them in order to by CHRISTIAN SARMIENTO because it offers us fullness and Pemphasize some truth, but in other self-realization. The “may know,” cases we use them only because must go into a world that does not in the original language, is in the they are “official.” know who God is. present subjunctive, which indi­ cates that his “knowledge” is a The church year 1985-86 has Let’s see the context in which our been designated as the “Interna­ slogan appears in John’s Gospel. growing experience. In fact, we never cease to know God and what tional Sunday School Year.” The Jesus has explained His mission He has in store for our lives. This is slogan for this emphasis on in­ to His disciples. He has prophesied creasing Sunday School enrollment the joy, self-realization, hope, and His death. This leads Him to offer a stimulus for the next minute, hour, and awareness of literature needs prayer, His last before the cruci­ day, year, and all eternity. This, has been taken directly from the fixion. He prays for himself, for the Bible: “That they may know ...” more than anything else, motivates disciples, for those who will believe us to teach who God is and to study (John 17:3, NIV).' in God through the ministry of our lesson so we can do it. But the phrase is more than a those disciples, and for their disci­ What inspires us? We are in­ slogan. It’s more than the promo­ ples. spired by the fact that Jesus prayed tion of a church program. This This is a great prayer, for it ex­ personally for us, so that we could phrase was the very heart of the presses the desire of Jesus—what accomplish what He has com­ message and mission of our Lord He wants His Church to become. manded us: “As you sent me into Jesus Christ. The central purpose Leon Morris writes: “The prayer the world, I have sent them into the of the Gospel of Jesus Christ ought marks the end of Jesus’ earthly w orld... . My prayer is not for them to be the purpose and mission of ministry, but it looks toward the fu­ alone. I pray also for those who will every believer, whether pastor, Sun­ ture, to the continuous work that believe in me through their mes­ day School teacher, board member, will be the responsibility, first of sage” (John 17:18, 20, N IV). or Sunday School student—in the apostles, and afterwards of How can we prepare ourselves to other words, of all who profess those who will later believe because teach who God is? First o f all, by Jesus as Lord of their lives. of them. Jesus is praying for all of knowing Him. Second, by receiving All the programs and activities of us.” the power o f the Holy Spirit. Jesus This prayer answers questions the church should simply be the knew that on our own we could not methods by which others “may that every Sunday School teacher accomplish the great task He com­ and student ought to ask himself: know God.” Let’s focus our atten­ manded to us: Therefore, He (1) What motivates us to teach who tion now on the adult Sunday prayed, “Sanctify them by the God is? (2) What inspires us to School in relation to this denomi­ truth; your word is truth” (John national slogan. teach who God is? (3) How can we 17:17, N IV). After His resurrection, Modern theories of education re­ prepare ourselves to teach who God Jesus explained to the disciples is? and (4) What keeps us from inforce the fact that we humans how they would com plete their mis­ never stop learning. That is, every teaching who God is? sion: “You will receive power when adult has the potential to learn What motivates us to teach who the Holy Spirit comes on you; and something new. Every adult can God is? We are motivated by the joy you shall be my witnesses in Jerusa­ learn who God is. This is the Sun­ of knowing that we have eternal lem, and all Judea and Samaria, to day School’s mission for both life. “Now this is eternal life: that the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8, teachers and students, since we they may know you, the only true NIV). Only God within us, freeing God, and Jesus Christ; whom you us from wanting to do our will and have sent” (John 17:3, N IV). God’s at the same time, and thus Christian Sarmiento is a member of the We know that eternal life is not giving us unity of purpose, can Spanish editorial staff for Publications Inter­ something we are awaiting in the equip us to help others to know national at international headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, M is­ future. It is an intimate commu­ God. souri. nion; it is knowing the Father and Finally, what keeps the church

10 HERALD OF HOLINESS from teaching who God is? Lack o f . . . ” (John 17:11, 22-23, NIV, italics Jesus insisted that His disciples unity. One of the concerns of Jesus added). be one so that others may know in His prayer is that there be unity Jesus prayed that we may have God. among the believers. Therefore, He this intimate relationship, a total By means of the Sunday School, asks the Father: “ Holy Father, pro­ abandonment in God, even as He we have an opportunity to present tect them by the power o f your did. others to the One who gives eternal name—the name you gave me— so When making God known is not life. As teachers and students of the that they may be one as we are one. our goal, we break that tie of unity adult Sunday School, let us re­ ... I have given them the glory that with Him. When denominational emphasize who God is that others you gave me, that they may be one programs degenerate into com­ may believe that “Jesus is the as we are one: I in them and you in petition for the glory of a certain Christ, the Son of God, and ... by me. May they be brought to com­ Sunday School class, local church, believing,. . . have life in his name” plete unity to let the world know or district, that unity is broken. (John 20:31, NIV). □

DISTRICTS OF THE QUINQUENNIUM ANNOUNCED SUNDAY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Rev. Phil Riley, division director of Christian Life and Sunday Church of the Nazarene 1979-1995 School, recognized those districts with high achievements during the quinquennium at the General CL/SS Convention at Anaheim. Emphasis was placed on the inter­ national church for the first time in the history of the award. Five regu­ lar districts outside the United States were recognized, as well as nine U.S. districts.

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The chart above depicts the growth of Sunday School enrollment during the last quinquennium and the projected growth needed to achieve our decadal goal of 2 million by 1995. Rev. Phil Riley (center) presents a “district of To reach this goal every local church and district will need a minimum 5% increase in the quinquennium” award to Rev. Gregorio enrollment during each of the next 10 years. An all-out effort by Nazarenes worldwide will be needed. Bin (r.), superintendent of the Guatemala Las Verapaces District. Dr. James Hudson (1.), re­ gional director for Mexico, Central America, Eight other U.S. districts re­ and the Caribbean, looks on. Guatemala Las Verapaces showed an outstanding gain of ceived recognition for gains in Sun­ 2,802 in Sunday School attendance from day School attendance and en­ 1979-84 and an increase of 1,266 in Sunday rollment. They are, with their School enrollment during that period. superintendents: Listed below are the other four Alaska (Roger J. Wegner) regular districts, with their super­ Dakota (F. Thomas Bailey) intendents, outside the U.S. recog­ North Central Ohio (I). E. Clay) nized for their numerical gain in Oregon Pacific (Gerald Manker) Sunday School attendance and en­ Dr. James Morsch (r.), superintendent of the Southern Florida (Robert Spear, Jr.) rollment: Central Florida District, accepts a “district of Washington Pacific (Melvin Bolivia La Paz (Carlos Huaynoca) the quinquennium" award from Rev. Phil McCullough) Riley. Central Florida led the U.S. districts in Western Latin America (Raymond Peru North (Modesto Rivera) Sunday School attendance gain numerically RSA Western Cape (L. B. Smith) with +1,178 from 1979-8-1. They also in­ Lopez) Puerto Rico (Benjamin Roman) creased in enrollment by 2,190. W isconsin (J. Ted Holstein)

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 1 1 by A. BRENT COBB

LL MY LIFE I’ve heard those great stewardship The next morning when he reported this to his wife, truths: “Give and it shall be given unto you” . .. she was in agreement with the Lord’s instructions. So A “the Lord loveth a cheerful giver” ... “You can’t out-Byron went to his banker to ask for a loan to cover the give God” ... and so on. They ranged from biblical hospital bill. quotations to present-day proverbs. But, a real-life The banker friend refused. Byron was often getting story has focused for me the fact that giving pays. loans against work orders so that he could make pay­ A mature pastor friend shared with me the other day roll and keep their little shop in operation. But Byron two incidents in his life related to giving and having persisted in his request, insisting that he was under one’s needs supplied. divine orders. It was 30 years ago. Byron and Betty Conrad lived on Finally the banker agreed to honor the check they the West Coast and were hardworking laymen in one of would be writing to the hospital. He cautioned, how­ our small Nazarene congregations. They ran a tool and ever, that he would never again make such a foolish die shop, and it was a strug­ loan. The young lay couple gle for them to just “make did, of course, pay back the ends meet.” e p t e m b e r is loan over a period of Two young men from S months. their local church had an­ STEWARDSHIP MONTH In time they answered swered God’s call to enter the call into the ministry. the field o f evangelism. In Stewardship involves ownership, Ten years later they were time the church board obligation, responsibility, faith­ pastoring a home mission voted to invite them both fulness, accountability, involvement. church in a different state. to come and to jointly con­ It begins with ownership— not what God was blessing their ef­ duct revival services in you own, but what God owns. You forts, but they were experi­ their home church. are His by creation and by redemp­ encing tough times in their Those fine Nazarenes family finances. Their in­ wanted to encourage their tion, “bought with a price.” The rest come was a fraction of “preacher boys” by having follows naturally, out of gratitude to what it had been when they them come. Though most Him! were laymen. of the members were poor, “Freely ye have received, freely give.” Betty was a model pas­ they promised to give the Matthew 10:8 tor’s wife—a lovely, gra­ best offering they could to cious, radiant Christian. the young evangelists. Yet she suffered from a During the week of meetings, however, one of the condition with which she was born. Her eyes were se­ workers became gravely ill. He was rushed to the hospi­ verely turned, which caused a psychological handicap. tal, and it was discovered that he was suffering from Though Betty desperately needed corrective surgery, serious stomach ulcers. they knew they couldn’t afford it. His hospital stay turned out to be lengthy. He had no When she went to an ophthalmologist for an eye money with which to pay the bill—which was just un­ test, Betty expected merely to have new glasses pre­ der $1,000. The Lord spoke clearly to Byron during the scribed. But the eye specialist looked at her and de­ night. The message was short and simple: “You and manded, “Girl, why haven’t you gotten this eye prob­ Betty are to take care of the evangelist’s hospital bill.” lem cared for?” Though it would help her cosmetically as well as A. BRENT COBB pastors First Church of the Nazarene in improve her visual perception, there was seemingly no Sacramento, California. way they could afford the surgery. But, over a period of

HERALD OF HOLINESS time, the doctor kept pressing the issue. Finally he spoke up, “D on’t worry about it; I’ll take care o f these scheduled surgery, telling them that a payment plan bills. I know what it’s like for preachers’ families.” would be worked out. Ten years earlier Byron and Betty had obeyed the The eye surgery was an overwhelming success. Betty Lord and had given sacrificially to one of God’s ser­ and Byron were ecstatic. The self-esteem impact for vants. Unknowingly they had cast their bread upon the Betty was enormous. waters. Now it was com ing back to them ten-fold “after many days” (Ecclesiastes 11:1). When the home mission pastor went to see the doc­ They had been faithful, and God was faithfully keep­ tor about the bill, he almost fainted as he heard the ing His promises. He was opening the “windows of total—just under $10,000! heaven” (Malachi 3:10) and pouring out blessings. He “Somehow I’ll get you paid, even if it takes the rest of was supplying their need “according to his riches in my life,” he said. glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). And, friend, The good doctor— him self a P.K. (a pastor’s kid)— the Lord will do it for you. Giving pays. □

down in Egypt, who said, “it was not you that sent me here but God.” Dr. Richard Taylor’s famous words about Paul’s thorn need to be run by us again. He said: “Paul was not delivered from his thorn, but he was delivered from Thanks preoccupation with his thorn.” It seems that some peo­ ple never get over their troubles, but Paul did. It does seem that God has some kind of lovely and beautiful way of working from the opposite side of our sorrows for the and trials. He seems to be working on “something beautiful, something good.” When we read in Ephesians about being lifted up into the “heavenlies,” and in Philippians “I can do all things through Christ,” and in Colossians about the Thorn power that “worketh in me mightily” one would hardly believe Paul was writing from an old stone prison with­ by n e l s o n g . m in k out windows or doors, where he had to be lowered into his cell from the top. AUL wrote, “There So, “ ’Tis the set of the sail, and not the gale, that was given to me a determines where they go.” Pthorn” (2 CorinthiansGeorge Matheson handled his problem well. Be­ 12:7). “Therefore I take cause of his coming blindness his sweetheart rejected pleasure in infirmities” (2 him. It was then that he wrote his immortal hymn, “O Corinthians 12:10). “For I Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go.”—Thanks for the know that this shall turn” thorn! (Philippians 1:19). Beethoven! We find it hard to believe that Bee­ How can you take plea­ thoven, after losing the sense of hearing, could com­ sure in infirmities? pose those wonderful symphonies!—Thanks for the How can you glory in thorn! tribulations? Would Fanny Crosby have written all those lovely How can you say that gospel songs if she had not been blind? How grateful “all things work together we are for “Blessed Assurance,” “Pass Me Not,” “Saved for good” ? by Grace,” and many others.—Thanks for the thorn! h A,mSt,ong Roberts How can Hannah W hit- John the Revelator saw those who had come out of all Smith call tribulations “chariots” on which we are great tribulation and had washed their robes, and to climb and be led on to victory? made them white in the blood of the Lamb standing Is it true that the Christian has a philosophy of before God’s throne (Revelation 7:14-17). We wonder always winning? what it was like for those who were brought safely Dr. Earl Lee says, “Attitudes are more important through all that they endured, and were able to sing than facts.” I turned this one off at first, but now I the victor’s song. Dare we say, “Thanks for the thorn”? wonder. Just maybe! I will not doubt, though sorrows fall like rain, Paul’s attitude about his thorn took full circle. After And troubles swarm like bees about a hive: he got on the other side of his problem, and saw it from I shall believe the heights for which I strive, God’s perspective, he cashed in on it and made it work Are only reached by anguish and by pain; for him. In prison he was able to describe himself as an And, though I groan and tremble with my crosses, “ambassador for God.” He echoed the words of Joseph I yet shall see, through my severest losses, The greater gain. * □ NELSON G. MINK is a Nazarene elder residing in We­ 'Ellen Wheeler Wilcox, “Faith," Masterpieces o f Religious Verse, ed. James natchee, Washington. Dalton Morrison (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1948).

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 n ON’T MISS THE DRIVEWAV

HERE IT SAT, wedged crosswise between the feet in encounter with doctrinal deviation. The drive­ banks o f the drainage ditch nearly as deep as it way is still usable and it will bring us to the right Twas tall, a pretty yellow compact car inextricablydestination. stuck. Apparently the driver had missed the driveway The extremes of emotional adventuring as opposed just a few feet. to mental theories are ever present. The desire to find How often this has happened in Christian life and something tangible, something we can handle with our service. Many have become immobilized because they hands or fathom with the mind is always with us, but deviated from the driveway. Lack of foresight or clear­ the old driveway remains. headedness resulted in becoming stuck in a spiritual Some issues are misnomers. Tongues is not really quagmire. the issue; the baptism with the Holy Spirit is. Spiritual Among holiness people there is always the danger of gifts are not the touchstone of sanctifying power, the missing the driveway of doctrine and deeds. The ten­ baptism with the Holy Spirit is. Discipling does not dency to explore new concepts and to be caught up measure the extent of service, discipleship does. with modern faddism often results in confusion and The world strains to listen for a new drumbeat or to spiritual paralysis. see a new light, sometimes scorning the well-traveled We are told that holiness churches have been in a and tested spiritual driveway. Old-time, second- state of flux and the doctrine of sanctification is in the blessing holiness truth helped pave the driveway and is process of development. Along the way we have shed still as dependable as ever. the extraneous and unnecessary and have picked up It is interesting that the Manual of the Church of the new concepts. We must guard against losing its central Nazarene has increased from 79 pages in 1908 to 370 focus, however, and the clear demarcation of black and pages in 1980, but there has been no deviation in doc­ white. trine. Salvation and sanctification are still depicted in Old concepts are challenged by new thinking. For clear terms. one, the work of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pen­ Through the years the experience of sanctification tecost is seen by some today as the inauguration of the has withstood the excesses of fanaticism and radical­ church, having nothing to do with the cleansing and ism as well as the dilution of liberalism. Holiness stan­ empowerment of believers. Most holiness people, how­ dards and ethics are still with us. ever, believe the disciples were sanctified on that mo­ It takes self-control to negotiate the driveway. mentous day. Things may distract, new pathways may allure, there While the discussion goes on, God continues to may be a temptation to come in from another direc­ sanctify souls and set them on the high way of holi­ tion, but it is the tried and true way that keeps us from ness. At first thought, we are tempted to say if it works, getting bogged down and hopelessly stuck. don’t fix it, but true holiness is able to stand on its own While deeds are vital to holy living, Christian ser­ vice is not limited to special gifts. Our day is absorbed JOHN W. MAY is superintendent of the Eastern Kentucky with finding our gifts. Some claim discernment, teach­ District and lives in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. ing, or prophecy, or one of the other gifts, but I have

HERALD OF HOLINESS met no one who claims the gift of miracles! Some insist on the gift of tongues but are strangely silent on the other phenomena o f the Day o f Pentecost, such as the THE VOICE ■> rushing mighty wind and cloven tongues of fire. The driveway of evangelism is not passe although I heard the roar of restless waves revivals are sometimes replaced with seminars or fam­ And felt the storm of life sweep high; ily counseling sessions. Soul winning, mass and per­ sonal, has no alternative. Gospel songs and invitation My heart would faint, then came the voice hymns are still viable, as well as vocal response to the Of "Peace, be still," as Christ stood by. gospel message. Incidentally, I have seen many prayed I trembled when temptations lurked to the altar, talked to the altar, sung to the altar, but no And trials in my path were laid; one applauded to the altar. The fact is, there is something for us all to do, and we My strength would fail, but then He spoke, must not miss the driveway doing it. There are souls to "Lo, I am here; be not afraid!" be saved, believers to be sanctified, backsliders to be I stumbled 'neath a heavy load and reclaimed, people who need to be built up in the faith, Thought that no one seemed to care; and a special gift is not required to participate with the Lord in witnessing and working to those ends. Then tenderly He spoke again, Our talents may be limited. We may sing like a crow "Your every burden I will bear." instead o f a canary, we may lack the eloquence of Apol- How comforting the words He speaks! los or the force of Paul, but we can work and win within How freely spent His care for me! the framework we already have. Whatever new routes we take funnel into the same Amazing love that would endow driveway that takes us home. The same tenets are true, My soul with such security! the same gospel remains the good news, and the Blood No storm can wrest my soul from Thee! has never lost its power in conviction, conversion, and No fears assail, no foes deride! cleansing. The spiritual guidelines are still good, and the God who set them still gracious. Thy loving arms shall fold me close Whether minister or missionary, leader or layperson, And safely there I will abide. the message is the same to all o f us. We may take —REEFORD L. CHANEY various routes to get there, we may change vehicles Richmond, Virginia from time to time, we may even update and modernize, but we must not miss the driveway.

Book Brief women in the world are not very pretty underneath their facade. We are challenged to look inside ourselves Mirror to see if we are “yucky” or beautiful. MIRROR, MIRROR ... PLEASE The chapters, “The Rear-view Vision Mirror” (a PLEASE LIE glance at formation years) and “The Distorted Mirror” (which makes us feel rejected, inferior, or a complete failure) prepare the way for a superb message of hope. Pat Wellman gives clear directions for improving the flaws the mirror reveals, as well as making us face up to the facts. The book reads easily and in spite of the powerful PAT WELLMAN punch it packs, it’s comfortable, like visiting with a author knowing friend. Many of Pat’s thoughts are good for meditation, and some make neat notes of encourage­ ment to pass along or to tack up over our own kitchen sink. A couple of charts are helpful in setting us on N A DAY when one of the current interests in track, first to pluck good from our background and home psychology is in the coping mechanism of record strengths, and then to record undesirable as­ Idenial, a book like this is a big help. We’re told we havepects of past life and examine their effects on life to­ blind spots, some of them deliberate, which spare us day. The book promotes freedom from forever trying to from seeing ourselves as others see us. “Know Thyself” compare ourselves with others and keep up an image. could be considered the theme of this book, and it’s Pat Wellman will help all her readers become better refreshing to read the work of an author who admits to women, more pleased with themselves, and more owning coping devices and understands those of us pleasing to God. □ who overdo the denial bit. — Evelyn A. Stenbock As we delve into this very enjoyable reading experi­ Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City ence, we are reminded that some of the most beautiful 88 pages. To order, see page 23

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 dx^otol STANDPOINT

LOVE IS FORGIVING The essence of holiness is love, and the noblest expres­ account o f Christian suffering under oppressive rulers sion of love is forgiveness. in Iran. Dehqani-Tafti is the first native Iranian to become bishop of the Episcopal Church of Iran. His I thought of that recently when reading The Long Sur­ own son, a college teacher, was murdered by the revolu­ render by Burke Davis, one of America’s ablest Civil tionaries now controlling Iran. Though his sorrow War historians. Following the defeat of the Confed­ seared him to the center of his being, Dehqani-Tafti eracy, its greatest soldier declared that he felt no re­ refused to hate the murderers. In a prayer composed sentment toward his foes. Robert E. Lee said, “ I believe the day before his son’s funeral, he wrote, “... when his I may say, looking into my own heart, and speaking as murderers stand before thee on the day of judgement in the presence of God, that I have never known one . . . forgive.” moment of bitterness or resentment.” If holiness is “pure love alone reigning in the heart,” as What a contrast was Edmund Ruffin, the “firebrand of Wesley taught, and if love is power to forgive, how can Secession.” Just before he stuck a rifle barrel in his those who profess holiness excuse an unforgiving mouth and shot himself to death, the bitter old man spirit? How can they harbor grudges and nourish re­ declared his “unmitigated hatred” for “the perfidious, sentments, refusing to forgive those who have wronged malignant and vile Yankee race.” His final diary entry them? Some of them have split churches and retarded expressed his wish that he could bequeath that im­ evangelism by their bitter, petty, self-centered refusals placable hatred to every Southerner then living, and to to forgive. all who would be born later. Christ prayed for His killers, “Father, forgive them.” In I thought of love’s power to forgive, too, when I read the light of His cross, we cannot vindicate a profession H. B. Dehqani-Tafti’s book The Hard Awakening, an of holiness unsupported by a pardoning love. □ CHRIST IS GOD OR CHRISTIANITY IS IDOLATRY

An army officer named Cornelius dropped to his knees He was human, fully and truly man. But He was also before Simon Peter in a gesture of worship. Peter lifted divine, the God-man, who thus stood in a relationship him up, saying, “Stand up; I am also a man.” Men to God and to people that was unique, without parallels should not worship other men. and without analogies. Though He was “made like The apostle John fell at the feet of an angel to worship unto his brethren,” He is worshiped by them and by him, but was immediately reproved. “Do it not,” the angels. As Robert G. Lee once wrote, “He is the great angel ordered, “for I am your fellow servant... worship Unlike.” God.” Men should not worship angels. When “Herod the king” accepted worship from a When Union forces occupied Richmond during the crowd of deceived pagans, God “smote him” in judg­ Civil War in America, President Abraham Lincoln ap­ ment. “ He was eaten o f worms and gave up the ghost.” peared on the streets. Throngs of blacks greeted him, But God himself commands the very angels to worship and many of them fell to their knees. Lincoln was Christ! You cannot reduce Jesus Christ to the level of abashed and protested, “That’s not right. You must prophets, teachers, or reformers without making non­ kneel to God only, and thank Him for liberty.” sense of Scripture. He is infinitely more and greater than all of them. He is the rightful object of our wor­ Several times in the New Testament we read of persons ship and praise. falling to their knees before Jesus Christ. In no case do we read that He reproved them for doing so. This sim­ With any other person, a handshake is appropriate, for ple fact speaks volumes for the self-consciousness of each person is the essential equal of any other. But in Jesus. He knew himself to be the Son of God, one with the presence of Jesus Christ, the only appropriate re­ the Father, to whom worship was entirely appropriate. sponse is that of worship—“My Lord and my God!” □

16 HERALD OF HOLINESS The essence of holiness is love, and the noblest expression of love is forgiveness.

CHRIST WITHOUT THE CHURCH? IMPOSSIBLE! I have always been intrigued by “Rahab the harlot.” the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all When Jericho was destroyed by Israel, she and her that she had; and she dwells in Israel even unto this family were spared. Before Israel crossed the Jordan, day.” To serve the Lord was high adventure and deep invaded Canaan, and razed Jericho, General Joshua fulfillment, for He is the eternal, invincible Creator had sent out two spies to scout the situation. Rahab and Redeemer. But to live with God’s people—that was saved their lives by hiding them from a search party. something else! They were woefully imperfect, and the Returning the kindness, they spared her from the dev­ adjustment to their culture must have been a jolt. astation of the ancient city. Some want God without His people. Some want Christ Rahab did a daring thing— she identified herself with without His Church. They find the Lord attractive but the God of Israel. She said to the spies, “The Lord your His people repulsive. Reacting to all they dislike or God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.” disapprove of in the Church, they attempt a private She recognized the helplessness of Jericho’s dumb faith. It does not work. Christ dwells in the Church, idols. The one, true, living God was the God of Israel, and if we would have Him, we must live with them. and she chose to trust in Him. Doing so alienated her from her own people. Had they discovered her changed Rahab had her reward. She is named in the ancestor loyalty in time, her life would have been forfeit to her list of Jesus Christ! Those who are identified with faith. Christ and the Church will have great reward, also. But Rahab did another daring thing—she identified They will have a holy and happy fellowship on earth, herself with the Israel of God. When the Book of Joshua for the Church has its warts but it isn’t all warts! And was written, including the story of Rahab’s courage they will inherit God’s “better country” when life on and faith, the author said, “And Joshua saved Rahab earth is over. □

HONOR CHRIST'S NAME

Floyd Pounds clipped a headline from a Peoria, 111., The whole wretched matter did make me think of newspaper and mailed it to me. It read, “ MC C U M ­ something even more tragic. The name of Christ has BER RESENTENCED.” He asked if I had been re­ been slandered by those who bore that name but lived elected editor o f this magazine! like the devil. Christians have dared to call themselves My curiosity whetted, I requested from him the story by the highest and holiest name in all history. How sad behind the headlines. A woman named McCumber, when any of us dishonor that name by attitudes and unhappy with her boyfriend, shot him dead. This, as actions unlike Christ, Floyd put it, “posed a disposal problem, so she dis­ Pounds told me I could redeem the name of McCumber membered the body and tossed some of it into a dump­ by conducting a Pastors’ Seminar on his district and ster, and part of it along a roadside. Some parts never by preaching in Peoria. He was being a mite facetious, were found.” but he makes a good point. When the name of Jesus She was tried, convicted, and sentenced. At her sen­ Christ is disgraced by professing Christians who live tencing the judge referred to the fact that she had by the world’s values, it is up to other Christians, by undergone at least three abortions as indication of her holy and helpful lives, to teach their communities the scant regard for human life. Later, the judge was or­ true meaning of our Lord’s name. dered to resentence her without consideration for, or The question probes. Are we living up to our names? reference to, the abortions. Are we setting Christ before others by our witness and It is a grisly story, and I’m not delighted to know that our walk? Scripture calls His name “excellent,” and her name is McCumber. Yet, as I wrote to Dr. Pounds, His people are exhorted to “exalt” His name. Let us do she may be kin to me, for the tribe has been infected by so by every means possible. □ wickedness and stupidity.

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 Gambling, legalized or not, has not been controlled. Even when brought out in the open, with attempts made to give it respectability, gambling still corrupts people. The greed to gain something for nothing is never controlled. A study of 1,300 legal lotteries re­ vealed prevalent dishonesty and corruption. Fraud in­ creased, large amounts of money were diverted from business, and trusted people fell victim to embez- zelment. Every investigation reveals ties between gam­ bling and the underworld of crime. The New York City police White Paper concludes: “Offtrack betting led to a 62% increase in illegal bet­ ting and brought mob-connected figures into book- making. Because it is now legal to bet on horses, thou­ sands of people who would never have thought of betting on ball games are now betting with bookies.” Gambling is not an inborn instinct. It is an acquired • , habit, a habit that addicts humanity as surely as chem- O O icals do. Almost 11 million people are addicted gam­ blers. Gambling is not an amusement but the sinister element of greed in force. Even the winnings in gam­ bling serve to addict the players. A woman won $1 million in a state lottery. By the third year she was in financial trouble and miserable, saying: “I wish I had by WILLIAM never played”—then she bought three lottery tickets! A man won at a slot machine and stayed to play until GOODMAN he lost all his earnings. He said: “I didn’t feel right G a m b l in g is a CONTAGIOUS PLAGUE ELP WANTED,” the ad read, “Earn fifteen walking away with all that money.” One person won hundred dollars a week for four evenings $40 million in the Illinois lottery but 37 million people H work." What is the catch? There is no catch, just oper­had to lose a lot, including compulsive gamblers who ate a bingo game under the heading of fund raiser for a gave their all, for the winner to gain his prize. community organization. The bingo games would be Gambling, when adopted by states and cities, causes sponsored by a service or charitable organization that unfavorable economic situations, job absenteeism, would receive a percentage of the money. The winners higher police costs, higher court costs, higher jail costs, would also receive a small amount of money, but the higher welfare and relief costs, and collecting agencies operators would take home the biggest share. The are kept busy. games are legitimate, advertised as entertainment, and Gambling is an infectious idolatry. The gambler’s well attended, but it is still gambling. It is based on god is Lady Luck; the casino, den, or parlor becomes a chance and appeals to greed. One organization took in pagan shrine where gamblers pay their dues and sacri­ over $100,000 in five months, yet paid the sponsoring fices to the operator. Millions rush for the chance to charitable organization, in whose name the game was stake their last dollar on the illusion of winning. operated, only $2,000. The Book of Proverbs says: “The sluggard’s craving Gambling is a plague spreading across America. will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to More money is being spent on gambling than on edu­ work. All day long he craves for more, but the righteous cation in our country. Billions of dollars are gambled give without sparing” (21:25-26, NIV). annually on number games; millions exchange hands The persistence appeal to covetousness is funda­ on a typical weekend during football season; growing mentally opposed to the unselfishness Jesus taught. numbers of states have legalized betting on horses and The effort to make profit out of the inevitable loss of lotteries; even school boards have resorted to bingo others opposes the teaching of Jesus to love one’s games to raise money for their districts. neighbor and to do good for others. We are responsible for the manner in which we obtain our money and also WILLIAM GOODMAN is an ordained elder in the Church of for the use of our money. In all of our conduct we the Nazarene and a free-lance writer. He lives in Kansas City, should perform to the glory of God. □ Missouri. 18 HERALD OF HOLINESS MILITARY PERSONNEL APPRECIATION DAY 10 November 1985

n honor of those who serve in our nation's armed forces, the Church of the Nazarene has desig­ I nated November 10 as Military Personnel Appreciation Day. This will be a time when commu­ nications are sent to each military person and special recognition is given in public services. Above all, it should be a time when earnest prayer is lifted for those serving in the armed forces, including our Nazarene chaplains. Perhaps you would like to invite a Nazarene chaplain or a layperson who has been in the military, to speak in your church that day. You may ask some servicemembers in your church to present the colors before the morning worship service. Some of our Nazarene servicemembers have become spiritual casualties. Others are making val­ iant witness to the lost, living as missionaries in uniform. We urge you to pray for revival in the military. We also urge friends, relatives, and pastors to send name, social security number, address, local church and point of contact for Nazarene military personnel to Chaplaincy Ministries, Interna­ tional Headquarters, Church of the Nazarene, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, in order for us to read so we may locate and minister to them.

Many churches are still sending requests for free denominational publications for ser­ vicemembers. The responsibility no longer rests with the general church but has been delegated to the local church where immediate needs and concerns can be more accu­ rately assessed. HELP THE European Retreat

14-17 OCTOBER 1985 Berchtesgadener Hof Hotel Special Speaker: Dr. Jerald D. Johnson General Superintendent

Registration begins 1200 Monday. Retreat begins 1930 Monday and ends 2100 Thursday. Reservations can be made by calling the Religious Retreat House, 2538-601/770

Reservation cutoff date is 4 October Retreat Costs per Person (subject to change) E-5 & Below E-6 & Above Single Room with private bath 15.75 18.00 Double Room with private bath 21.00 24.00 Dependent youth, half of sponsor’s rate Rollaway cot or baby crib 1.50 1.50 (All meals are pay as you go.) Military personnel who wish to visit Salzburg should bring leave orders stating, “ Individual is authorized to visit Austria.” Civilians should bring passports. Retreat coordinator is Chaplain Dwight Jennings, Office of the Chaplain, 2/64 Armor Bn., APO, NY 09702 (Schweinfurt, Germany) Military phone 2323-8320/6230 18B ,1 ATTEND Far East Servicemembers Retreat

4-6 October 1985 Far East Retreat Center Seoul, Korea

Special Speaker: Dr. Donald Owens

Retreat Costs Husbands and wives: approx. $30.00 Singles: approx. $10.00

Fantastic shopping at Etaewon, 5 m inutes from the retreat center.

RELATIVES, PASTORS, FRIENDS: Encourage your Nazarene military members stationed in the Far East to attend.

For further information contact retreat coordinators:

Rev. and Mrs. Ken Schubert, Kwang Jang Apt. 7-203, 28 Yoido Dong, Seoul, 150 Korea, Ph(82-2) 783-1205

Chaplain Curt Bowers, Nazarene International Headquarters 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, M O 64131, Ph(816) 333-7000

18C NAZARENE MILITARY CHAPLAINS Sv/e S a k e (Jou:

ARMY

CPT Gene E. Ahlstrom MAJ David K. Bon LTC Kenneth B. Clements LT Jonathan Hal DeBoard LTC Gerald Earles MAJ Lawrence R. Fenton Fort Carson, Colo. Fort Benning, Ga. Fort Knox, Ky. Fort Lewis, Wash. Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Fort Ord, Calif.

CPT Gaetano Franzese CPT Dwight Jennings CPT Marvin C. Kelman MAJ Eugene King CPT William K. Knudsen CPT Larry R. Lawrence Vicenza, Italy Schweinfurt, Germany Fort Hood, Tex. Fort Stewart, Ga. Fort Carson, Colo. Fort Bragg, N.C.

MAJ Lowell P. Moore MAJ Charles E. Moreland MAJ Rickey L. Needham CPT Daniel M. Parker Fort Carson, Colo. Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Fort Benning, Ga. Baumholder, Germany

LTC Paul M. Pusey CPT Steve Ralph LTC Billy R. Sharp CPT William Stagner MAJ Wes W. Sullivan COL Vernon G. Swim Fort Knox, Ky. Fort Lewis, Wash. Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. Fort Sill, Okla. Walter Reed Hosp., Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Washington, D.C.

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d&f Jl CPT John M. Donnelly COL David G. Grosse LTC James P. Hall MAJ J. W. Johnson CPT Johnnie D. Ward Upper Heyford, RAF, England Langley AFB, Va. Andrews AFB, Chanute AFB, III. Tinker AFB, Okla. Altus AFB, Okla. Washington, D.C.

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LT James T. Baldwin LTJG David Beeson LT Mark E. Farris LT Chris E. Fosback CPT Dudley C. Hathaway Marine Air Station, Calif. Camp Pendleton, Calif. Naval Base, Norfolk, Va. Naval Station, Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. San Diego, Calif. 18D ARMS]

by FRAN PAGE

UR FAMILY had enjoyed a wonderful vacation was useless! Our plane was being tossed around like a in M ontana that August, and now we were eager small kite. Carl’s knuckles were white as he tried to Oto get home to our ranch in Longview, Tex., beforesteady it. With our imaginations working overtime, it dark. My husband, Carl, our three small children, and was all we could do to keep going and trusting God. I left the small eastern Montana airport at daylight for It was growing dark as we approached Dallas and the 10-hour trip home. Carl set the rented Cherokee’s searched for a suitable landing strip. We did not want headings on a course toward Rapid City, S.Dak. to land at big Love Field, and we knew of no other The day was cloudless, perfect. The contour farming strips between Mineola and Dallas. We were trapped! patterns of South Dakota’s and Nebraska’s check­ We were also not used to landing in the dark! erboard fields interested us. We stopped at North Preparing my mind for the worst, I was beginning to Platte, Nebr., for gas and for some lunch. Leaving feel panic, but I knew it was imperative to remain calm North Platte, time passed rapidly. for Carl’s sake as well as the three preschoolers’. At Coming up quickly was Russell, Kans., which we this moment, God assured me that He was controlling knew often surprised pilots with tricky weather. At the storm and saw us. We were a tiny plane in His vast Russell, we encountered some bumpy weather that universe but safe in His care. nauseated two of our three little troopers. With the The sun was about to slip behind the horizon when help of Mom and some plastic bags, they soon were Carl spotted a strip about 30 miles east of Dallas, and quieted and settled down. Passing Russell, we breathed it was lighted! The strip was outside the small town of a little easier. It looked as though we should be home in Wills Point, Tex. Lo and behold, as we circled the time for supper. paved strip, the sock hung down. We were ahead of the Traveling south, Paris, Tex., moved into view toward storm—just barely. By now it was dark. We eased onto late afternoon. It was time to gas up and to be o ff again the airstrip ahead of the storm and were tying the craft on the last stretch home—that’s what we thought. down when the cold wind slammed into us. Our chil­ Climbing out of Paris about 5:30 p.m., the sky was a dren waited inside the plane. bit hazy; nothing to concern us, though. Now another plane landed on the strip. This plane Radioing ahead to Longview, Carl asked for a had four passengers, a family we had heard radioing for weather briefing. We planned we would arrive there a landing in Tyler at about the same time we were about 6:30 p.m. But the man in the Longview control trying to get a weather briefing at Tyler. We had not tower said it was raining hard there. Next, we called heard them on the radio after that. Out piled a man Tyler, 30 miles west of Longview, and found it was and woman. The four o f us hung onto hats and ropes as raining even harder there. By now the weather was a we hurried to tie down the second craft. matter of grave concern. Shivering happily, we found a pay phone at the edge Thankfully, we did have a tank full of gas. Suddenly of the strip. We found a gas station number and talked the wind whipped us dizzyingly toward the west. The to complete strangers, telling them our situation. A wind a gale, we decided to try to outdistance the storm. man and woman came, picked up the nine of us, took Carl set our headings west toward Mineola, Tex. us to a motel, and brought us some hamburgers. These Reaching Mineola, though, the sock was positioned gracious friends told us that the town of Wills Point straight out, taunting us. We would have to land into a had been able to put in lights at the strip “only last crosswind blowing at more than 60 m.p.h., gusting at week.” It was now 9 p.m. 75 m.p.h. We were quite uneasy and frightened by this Reliving our experience since then, I always think of time. the words that quieted my panicky fears at Mineola: Carl circled and tried to set down our small craft. It “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27). We were safe FRAN PAGE is a free-lance writer who lives in Laytonville, in His almighty arms. □ California.

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 (Continued from page 4) give me a soul for Him. This past to be released someday, but until Sunday, three of the four whom I then, I’ll remain here and spread the coming to the church for years. I am have won to Jesus were in my Word. The men in here have done talking about presenting Jesus to church worshiping the Christ. We wrong but still are human— these someone unfamiliar with the church need to stop looking inwardly for the lost souls need God as well as any­ and its teachings. answers and take up the challenge one else out in society does. Since returning from the seminar of becoming a soul winner for Him. We all need your prayers. approximately five weeks ago, I Pastors, we need to lead our people Ron B. May have presented the gospel eight in this endeavor. Michigan City, Indiana times to unchurched people and Jeffery Davidson four of those eight are newborns in Norwich, Connecticut MORE STUDY URGED the kingdom of God. Some folks in Which is more important, version the church say they’re too old to be A PRISONER WRITES or conversion? soul winners, some say they’re too I have been sentenced to the Indi­ I have read and heard many com­ young, and others say they’re too ana State Prison for a fixed term of ments about the NIV, KJV, and other busy! I ask you, who is left to carry 85 years. I’ve been here 5 years al­ translations. I laugh at some of them out Christ’s great commission? The most and have gone through various because so many statements are church will become more unified and changes. I used to be very de­ too shallow to even merit dis­ individuals will get their eyes off pressed, withdrawn, bitter, and cussion. themselves if they take up the chal­ downright hard to live with. All I I think the most important thing is, lenge in Mark 16. could think of was getting out. I how much and how deep you study One teenager came to me this thought the monotony of the situ­ it. past Sunday and told me he has an ation was driving me to the brink of I think a good translation has appointment to present the gospel insanity. In the wee hours of the enough gospel, love, Christian ex­ to one of his friends. early morning, I finally let Jesus have ample, and teaching of Christ in it Where are these unsaved individ­ His own way. that if we studied them more and uals? Everywhere, including gas sta­ I’ve learned through Jesus to argued less, we’d all be better Chris­ tions, restaurants, supermarkets, throw all my worldly habits away tians. and next door to us. and start caring more for my broth­ R. O. Brenner I begin each day by asking God to ers around me. I would certainly like Owosso, Michigan

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOM” by CAROLE L. SPENGLER YOUNG ADULT TEACHER stood up in our edge of Christ. They enrolled in a discipleship class Sunday evening service, and with an Irish grin, and joined the church! Meantime, back on the oil rig, A declared, “I just had my first birthday in the Lord Tom. . . led a coworker and friend, Jerry West, to Christ. on March 7.” Jerry’s wife, Tammy, found Christ real to her heart As Tom Cashed continued to praise the Lord Jesus soon after at the church altar. Jerry’s and Tammy’s for coming into his heart and life, my thoughts went transformed lives brought Jerry’s parents, the Ken flying back to March 7, 1984, when Tom, on “morning Wests, into our services. Although backslidden at the tower” as a “ roughneck” on the oil rig, was gently led to time, they quickly responded to the ministry of the Christ by a coworker. Getting saved on an oil rig was Holy Spirit and were reclaimed. Later they joined the unusual enough, but Tom was delivered from the church family. drinking habit that had dominated his life. The “domino effect” continued as Tom’s in-laws, In the next 10 months, God used this young “rough­ Larry and Marian, by their transformed lives, began to neck” to influence many others for Jesus Christ. First influence Marian’s relatives for Christ. Her two broth­ his wife, Shelly, came to know the joy of salvation in ers, their wives, and her mother all began to attend our our revival services, five days after Tom’s conversion. Sunday services. These 5 people all received spiritual This meeting with Jimmy Dell brought the Cashells help, were discipled, and joined the church recently. Of into our church. the 24 new members received during this church year By late spring, my pastor-husband and I met by profession of faith, Tom had influenced 12 of them Shelly’s parents and saw them come to a saving knowl- for Christ! Even now, as Tom testified, he glanced over at a new CAROLE L. SPENGLER is the wife of the pastor of the young couple he had invited to visit our service. Tom Nazarene church in Riverton, Wyoming. told of the change Christ had made in his heart and why he believed we must be totally committed to the Lord. His gentle, holy boldness surfaced again and again, as he recommended Jesus Christ and the Spirit- " B y M H • • • filled life to all those present. My heart rejoiced in what God had accomplished in the life of one obedient Save S o m e " man. Trulv this birthday was cause for celebration! □ HERALD OF HOLINESS Diego and as far as Vicenza, Italy, met during the 21st General Assembly for two days of inspiration and commit­ ment. With Reuben Welch as guest speak­ er, the theme for the Wednesday to Fri­ day noon retreat was, appropriately, “We Really Do Need Each Other.” Dr. Eugene L. Stowe, speaker at the Thursday evening banquet, encouraged the chaplains to continue their sacri­ ficial ministry, extending the church to a needy world. One chaplain’s response, “From the first welcome to the final prayer, it was a spiritual highpoint in my life,” seemed to speak for many. The retreat was coordinated under the direction of Chaplain Curt Bowers, director of Chaplaincy Ministries, with the assistance of Rev. Melvin Shrout and Connie Disney. □

Midyear meeting of the Board of Pensions in Anaheim, Calif.

BOARD OF PENSIONS who purchased homes after January 2, CHANGES NAME 1983. The Board of Pensions held its mid­ Questions about this new extension year meeting in Anaheim, Calif., just may be directed to the office of Pen­ prior to General Assembly. Dr. Dean sions and Benefits Services USA, 6401 Wessels, administrator for the board, The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Dr. reported the following highlights. Dean Wessels, director, indicated that the Pensions office will continue to To keep current with the increasing monitor further developments in Reve­ internationalization of the church, the nue Ruling 83-3. □ board voted to change its official name — Pensions and Benefits Services USA to the Board of Pensions and Benefits USA. CHAPLAINS MEET AT The board also took action to amend GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETREAT Rev. Reuben Welch brings words of en couragement and insight. the Plan Document of the Nazarene Seventy-five Nazarene chaplains Health and Hospitalization Program to and their wives, from as near as San improve the dependent coverage for widowed spouses. The amendment al­ lows such dependent’s coverage to be continued beyond the prior limit of 24 months following the death of the par­ ticipant. The Nazarene Supplemental Re­ tirement Program (TSA, IRA, and KEOGH) was reviewed. It was decided to pursue further contract negotiations with the insurance company for im­ proving the plans. □ Curt Bowers (r.), director of Chap­ Chaplain Max Jones (correctional SOME HOME-OWNING CLERGY laincy Ministries, talks with retired chaplain) was elected president of the chaplain, Geren Roberts of Pilot Point, Nazarene Chaplains Association. GET “ANOTHER” REPRIEVE Tex. FROM REVENUE RULING Recently the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice announced that for certain minis­ ters, Revenue Ruling 83-3 will not be applied until January 1, 1987. Revenue Ruling 83-3 disallows deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes paid by a minister out of a tax-free par­ sonage allowance. This announcement by the IRS, in effect, adds a year to the extension that was granted by the Tax Reform Act o f 1984. Unfortunately (and contrary to earlier indications), Revenue Ruling Along with times of fellowship were times of instruction and encouragement for 83-3 will continue to apply to ministers chaplains and their wives.

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 21 ANSW RELATES THE and now pastor of Pasadena, Calif., MINISTRY OF SOCIAL WORK Bresee Church, gave the keynote ad­ TO CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY dress, “Social Servants and Nazarene- The first convention of the Associ­ dom.” Michael Mata, urban projects ation of Nazarenes in Social Work was coordinator for Los Angeles First held June 21-22 at Azusa Pacific Uni­ Church, brought a stirring message in versity in conjunction with General the Saturday plenary session, address­ Assembly. More than 40 people at­ ing cultural single-mindedness. He tended from across the United States, challenged Nazarenes to move from an Canada, and Germany. Ruth Bullock, initial awareness of other cultures, to professor/chairperson of the Depart­ acceptance, and on to subordination/ ment of Social Work, had arranged for submission or servanthood. the Azusa Pacific campus in North Los John Perkins, minister, lecturer, au­ Angeles to be the convention site. thor, and community organizer now in The conference consisted of eight ministry in Pasadena, spoke at the workshops: closing banquet on the reconciling 1. Beginning a Christian Social Ser­ work of those in the helping pro­ vice Agency fessions. 2. Servant-Shepherd or Servant- Dr. Raymond W. Hurn and his wife, Slave: Drawing the Fine Line as Madelyn, attended the banquet. Dr. Christian Professional Women Hurn, now general superintendent, of­ 3. The Family of the Adolescent: John Perkins of Voice of Calvary, a fered the prayer of dedication as the Promoting Healthy Identity Dur­ community ministry in Mississippi, and new board of directors were installed ing a Tim e o f Change author o f Let Justice Roll Down and by laying on of hands. 4. Establishing a Wholistic Senior Quiet Revolution, speaks to the mem­ Officers are: bers o f the ANSW in plenary session at Adult Program President: Michael Malloy, ACSW, their luncheon. Ruth Bullock, chair­ director of Christian Counseling Ser­ 5. Integrating Faith and Practice: man of the Department of Social Work, vices, Nashville, associate professor of Social Work as Ministry Azusa, looks on. 6. Depression: Assessment and social work at Trevecca Nazarene Col­ Treatment Two plenary sessions and a Saturday lege, and part-time consultant. 7. Prevention of Sexual Abuse of evening banquet were also well at­ Vice President: Paula Neal, MSW, Children tended. administrator, Intercommunity Blind 8. Healing and Homosexuality: Ulti­ Jerry Appleby, formerly ethnic/ur­ Center, and therapist with the Los An­ mate Hope ban coordinator for the general church geles First Church Counseling Center.

22 HERALD OF HOLINESS held during the “odd” years, beginning in 1987, projected for Nashville, and tentatively looking to Canada in 1989. The conferees were offered under­ standing of servanthood and service not motivated out of guilt or sexist in nature. They were called to be open to others, particularly those who are dif­ ferent by virtue of their culture, race, or sin. They were called upon to take on the very nature of Christ himself— to meet the needs in His strength. The material presented at the con­ ANSW members who attended the luncheon at Azusa Pacific University during the 21st General Assembly. ference will be available in monograph form. ANSW thus begins with the needs surrounding each person—so that by all means we might save some (1 Corin­ thians 9:22). Membership is open to Nazarene social workers everywhere. — Michael Malloy, ACSW D

Newly elected ANSW officers and board members are (I. to r.) Becky Morsch; Ben Sherrill; Wayne Dunlop, treasurer; C. J. Sizemore, secretary; Michael Malloy, president; Paula Neal, vice president; and Betty Fraser. Also on the board, not pictured, are Mary Curran and Wendall Campbell.

Secretary: C. J. Sizemore, ACSW, as­ tired in Spokane, Wash., has served in sistant MI coordinator of field services a number of positions during his dis­ with the Illinois Department of Mental tinguished career. He was 12 years at Health. C. J. has served in a number of Azusa Pacific University, where he es­ offices in NASW and other profes­ tablished the undergraduate social sional organizations. work program. He is a charter member Treasurer: Wayne Dunlop, ACSW, of NASW, ACSW, NACSW, and ANSW. director of the social work program at These board members will be re­ Joe Colaizzi, superintendent of the Eastern Nazarene College and in pri­ sponsible for arranging regional mem­ Kansas City Rescue Mission, shares so­ vate practice at Beechwood Counseling bership meetings in 1986 and 1988. E n­ cial work interests with Susanna Fitz­ Services in Quincy, Mass. tire membership conventions will be gerald following ANSW luncheon. Additional board members are: Mary Curran, MSW, living and working in urban areas the last 11 ORDER years. Mary is currently with the Com­ £ munity of Hope in Washington, D.C. _ COUPON She also has a part-time private prac­ ^ Mirror.. See p a g e 15 for description. tice in pastoral counseling. Please send ______copies of BA083-410-93IX Ren Sherrill, ACSW, director of the MIRROR, MIRROR . . . PLEASE LIE Department of Social Work at North­ by Pat Wellman west Nazarene College, is in part-time at $3.50 each to: practice in counseling and consulta­ p a g e s tion. P a p e r Date 1985 Betty Fraser received her certificate ACCOUNT NUMBER. of social work from the University of Name Regina, Saskatchewan, and is also a psychiatric nurse. Currently Betty is Street manager of the Young Offenders Pro­ C ity __ gram for Southern Saskatchewan. State/Province______Zip Rebecca Morsch, ACSW, is a social CHECK or MONEY ORDER Enclosed $_ worker/casework supervisor at Chris­ CHARGE (30-day) TO: □ Personal _ . other account tian Counseling Services in Nashville. NOTE: Please add 5% tor handling and postage Becky, along with Ben, Wayne, and Clip and Mail TODAY! Mike, served on the steering committee to establish ANSW. NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE* Post Office Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 Wendall Campbell, ACSW, now re­

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 23 town), September 17-22; Huntington, WV (Central), September HAIL, DAVID F: Hillsboro, OH, September 17-22; Greenfield, OH, 24-29 September 24-29 CHAMBERS, J. LEON: University Park, IA (Vennard College), Sep­ HAINES, GARY W.: Columbia, MO (First), September 7-11; Kansas tember 9-13; Lawton, OK (First), September 17-22; South Bend, City, KS (Bethel Glen), September 12-15; Kilgore, TX, Sep­ IN (Gospel Missionary Church), September 29—October 2 tember 22-29 CHASE, FRANK: Indianapolis, IN (Northside), September 5-10; Har­ •HANCE, S. RAY: Nowata, OK, September 11-15; Mexico, MO, rison, AR, September 22-25 September 25-29 CHRISTNER, JACK M.: Sheakleyville, PA, September 3-8; Orbisonia, HAYES, ALVIN B.: Casey, IL (Nashville), September 24-29 ••••••••••• PA, September 10-15; Brookville, PA, September 17-22; Se- HAYNES, CHARLES AND MYRT: Dwight, IL, September 3-8; Cincin­ • • • • • • linsgrove, PA, September 24-29 nati, OH (Lockland), September 10-15; Rising Sun, IN, Sep­ COBB, BILL AND TERRI: Tulsa, OK (Regency Park), September 1-9; tember 17-22; Princeton, IN, September 24-29 Oklahoma City, OK, September 10-12; Arizona District, AZ HELMS, MIKE AND GLORIA: Craig. MO, September 10-15; Man- September 20-21; Independence, KS, September 22-29 zanola, CO, September 24-29 COLLINS, LUTHER O.: Montrose, CO (First), September 10-22 HICKE, SHIRLEY F: Macomb, IL, September 24-29 EVANGELIST'S COVINGTON, NATHAN A.: Tishomingo, OK, September 10-15; Sal- HICKS, DONALD W.: Bloomingdale, GA, September 8; Quitman, GA, lisaw, OK, September 17-22; Poteau, OK September 24-29 September 10-15 COX, CURTIS B.: Maysville, KY (CCCU), September 8-12; Jasper, AL HIGGINS, CHARLES E.: Spokane, WA (Crestline), September 8-12: SLATES (First), September 17-22 Federal Way, WA, September 15-19; Hillsboro, OR, September CRANDALL, VERNON AND BARBARA: Mexico, MO, September 22-26; Portland, OR (Rose City), September 29—October 3 3-8; Nevada, MO, September 10-15; Junction City, KS, Sep­ HILL, BEN E.: Chicago, IL (Northside), September 24-29 ADAMS, MICHAEL D.: Ridgeville, IN, September 3-8; Defiance, OH, tember 17-22 HOWARD, RICHARD E.: Hagerstown, MD, September 24-29 September 10-15; Oxford, Ml (Community Church Missionary), CRANE BILLY D.: (Reserved), September 3-8; Marion, VA, Sep­ JACKSON, PAUL AND TRISH: Mauston, Wl, September 10-15; September 18-22; Napoleon, OH, September 24-29 tember 10-15; Chesterhill, OH, September 17-22; Garfield Concerts in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, September 17-20; ARCHER, DREX: Billings, MT (Trinity), September 11-15 Heights, OH (Cleveland Garfield Heights), September 24-29 Logansport, IN (Fairview), September 22-26 ARMSTRONG, LEON, LINDA AND FAMILY; Marshfield, Wl, Sep­ CREWS, HERMAN F: Jacksonville, TX (First), September 24-29 JAMES, RANDY AND MARY JANE: Roxana. IL, September 4-8; tember 3-8; Menomonie, Wl, September 10-15; Roseville, IL, CUNDIFF—THE CUNDIFF FAMILY: Guthrie, OK, September 17-22 Rockton, IL, September 10-15; Muncie, IN (North Walnut Street), September 17-22; Dolton, IL, September 24-29 DANIELS, TOM J.: Buffalo, KS, September 3-8; Neodesha, KS, September 17-22; Huntington, IN (Faith Chapel), September BAGGETT, DALLAS W.: Charleston, WV (Davis Creek), September September 17-22; Anderson, MO (Banner), September 24-29 24-29 1; Decatur, AL (Bethel), September 10-15; Hartselle, AL, Sep­ DARNELL, H. E.: Barberton, OH, September 5-15; Mansfield, OH, JAYMES, RICHARD W.: Confluence, PA, September 24-29 tember 17-22 September 19-29 JOHNSON, RONALD E.: Montana and Wyoming, September 4-9; BAKER, RICHARD C.: Allison. PA, September 3-8; Belpre, OH, DEBOLT, THEODORE A.: Washington, IN, September 3-8 Wheatland, WY, September 10-15; Battle Ground, WA (Faith), September 13-22: New Harmony, IN (Harmony Chapel), Sep­ DELL, JIMMY: Webster, TX (NASA), September 4-8; Beaumont, TX September 20-22; Oregon and Washington, September 23-30 tember 24-29 (First), September 11-15; Meridian, ID (Valley Shepherd), Sep­ JONES, TERRY L.: Tulsa, OK (Calvary), September 3-8; Sand BALLARD, DONALD K.: Magnolia, MS, September 4-8; Reserved, tember 18-22; Auburn, CA, September 25-29 Springs, OK, September 10-15; Joplin District MO, September September 10-15; Cowan, TN, September 18-22 DENNIS, CARL V.: Zanesville, OH (Wesleyan), September 24-29 20-22; Edmond, OK (First), September 25-29 BALLARD, JOHN C., JR.: Reading, MA, September 17-22; Rumford, DENNISON, MARVIN E.: Brookfield, IL, September 10-15; Colby, KS JUSTICE, MEL AND DONNA: Cedarville, OH, September 10-15; Rl (Bethany), September 29—October 6 (Wesleyan), September 17-22; Lakin, KS (Wesleyan), September McConnelsville. OH. September 17-22: Zanesville, OH (North­ BATERS, ROBIN: Doylestown, OH, September 29 24-29 side), September 24-29 BEATY, BRIAN AND FAMILY: Ridge Farm, IL, September 3-8; Mon- •DISHON, MELVIN: Portland, TN, September 10-15; Elkton, KY, •KNIGHT, JOHN L.: Reserved, September 2-5; Pontiac, Ml (First), ticello, KY, September 10-15; Terrell, TX, September 17-22; September 17-22; Charleston, WV (Elk River), September 24-29 September 10-15; Hobart, IN (First), September 17-22; Fort Mesquite, TX, September 24-29 DIXON, GEORGE AND CHARLOTTE: Yuma. CO, September 3-8; Worth, TX (First), September 26—October 6 BEELER, LOWELL E.: Knoxville, IA, September 3-8; Franklin, IN Farmington, IA, September 10-15; Fairfield, IA, September KOHR, CHARLES A.: Springboro, PA, September 3-8; Arona, PA, (Evangelical Methodist), September 10-15; Columbus, IN (Evan­ 17-22; St. Croix Falls, Wl, September 24-29 September 10-15; Sharpsville, PA, September 17-22; Toms gelical Methodist), September 14-22; Geneva, IN, September DOOLITTLE, KEVIN C.: Oil City, PA, September 22; New Castle, IN River, NJ, September 24-29 24-29; Danielsville, GA (Evangelical Methodist), September (South Side), September 24-29 KRATZER, RAYMOND C.: Pasco, WA, September 10-15; Ritzville, 30—October 6 DOROUGH, JIM AND CAROL: Topeka, KS (Lakeview), September WA, September 18-22; Kennewick, WA, September 29—Octo­ BELZER, DAVID A.: Dallas, TX (Bruton Terrace), September 8-15; 3-8; North Little Rock, AR (First), September 10-15; Wichita, KS ber 2 Mt. Vernon, IL (First), September 24-29 (Olivet), September 17-22; Kingman, KS, September 24-29 LASSELL, RAY: Harrison, OH (Wesleyan), September 3-8; Alum BLUE, DAVE & DANA: Indianapolis, IN (West Side), September 4-8; DRISKELL, G. TIMOTHY: Benton, KY, September 24-29 Creek, WV, September 10-15; Calcutta, OH, September 17-22; Lafayette, IN (First), September 11-15; Concert Tour in Florida, DUNMIRE, RALPH AND JOANNE: Nashville, TN (McClurkan Memo­ Indianapolis, IN (Southport), September 24-29 September 16-30 rial), September 3-8; Clarksburg, WV, September 10-15; Nash­ LAXSON, WALLY AND GINGER; Howell, Ml, September 11-15; BLYTHE, ELLIS G., SR.: Kings Mountain, NC, September 3-8; Lake ville, TN (Whispering Hill), September 17-22 Dublin, GA (First), September 25-29 City, FL (First), September 10-15; Vero Beach, FL (First), Sep­ DUTTON, BARRY AND TAVIA: Mansfield, AR, September 3-8; Wal­ LECKRONE, LARRY D.: Oak Hill, WV, September 3-8; Gainesville, tember 17-22; Lake Placid. FL, September 24-29 dron, AR (First), September 10-15: London, KY (First). Sep­ GA (First), September 10-15; Weirton, WV, September 17-22; BOCK, DON: Rutland, OH. September 3-8; Latham, OH (CCCU), tember 17-22; Farmer City, IL, September 24-29 Cincinnati, OH (Montana Avenue), September 24-29 September 10-15; Laurelville, OH (CCCU), September 17-22; EBY, PAUL AND MARTHA ANN: Parkersburg, WV (First), September LE CRONE, JON AND BETH: Reserved, September 1-7; Decatur, IL Middleport. OH, September 24-29 17-22; Dickson, TN, September 24-29 (Faries Parkway), September 8-15; Highland, Ml, September BOICOURT, MARLA J.: Caro, Ml, September 3-8; Elkhart, KS, ECKLEY, LYLE E.: Smithfield, IL, September 3-8; Ottawa, IL (First), 17-22; Albion, Ml, September 24-29 September 18-22 September 10-15; Des Moines, IA (Highland Park), September LEONARD, J. C.: Greenfield, IN (Stringtown), September 24-29 BOND, GARY & BETH: Greenwood, IN, September 3-8 17-22; Northwestern Illinois District Tour, September 30— LEPTER, J. DOUGLAS: Geneva, OH, September 24-29 BOONE, FORD L.: Hattiesburg, MS, September 4-8; Shreveport, LA October 13 LESTER, FRED R.: Des Moines, IA (Eastside), September 1-8; (Werner Park), September 10-15; Jackson, MS (Northside), ESSELBURN, BUD-THE KING'S MESSENGERS: Weedville. PA Aztec, NM, September 17-22; Farmington, NM (First), Sep­ September 17-22; Sandersville, GA, September 24-29 (Wesleyan), September 8-12; Vanderbilt, PA, September 17-22 BOQUIST, DOUG & DEB: Bucyrus. OH. September 8; Toledo, OH, tember 24-29 FADER, WES AND MARY: Philadelphia, PA (Independent Mission), September 20-22; Washington, DC (Church of the Brethren), LIDDELL, P. L.: Indianapolis, IN (Lawrence), September 3-8; Fayette, September 11-15; Chesterlown, MD (Evangelical Methodist), OH, September 10-15; Columbus, OH (Beechwold), September September 29 September 17-22; Waldorf, MD (United Methodist), September BOSHELL, T. JAMES: Reserved, September 4-6; Ravenswood, WV, 17-22; Galesburg, IL (first), September 24-29 27-29 September 22-27 •FARRIS, ALBERT A.: Bethelridge, KY (Kingbee), September 3-8; LOETSCHER, O’NEAL AND LINDA: Reserved, September 2-8; BREWINGTON, JANE A.: Goshen, IN (First), September 17-29 New Castle, IN (Westview), September 17-22 Sikeston, MO (Eastside), September 10-15; Hensley, AR, Sep­ BROWN, FRED D.: Caro, Ml, September 3-8: Gahanna, OH (Colum­ •FISHER, C. WILLIAM: Mexico, September 8-15; Blythe, CA, Sep­ tember 17-22; Perryville. AR (Immanuel), September 24-29 bus North Land), September 10-15; Drumright, OK, September tember 17-22; Ponca City, OK (St. Lukes), September 24-29 LOHR, DONALD A.: Buffalo, WV, September 3-8; Parkersburg, WV 20-29 FORTNER, ROBERT E.: Albany, KY (Northside), September 3-8; (Wesleyan), September 10-15; Blanchester, OH, September BROWN, ROGER N.: Jefferson, OH, September 11-15; Bluefield, WV, 17-22; Roanoke, VA (Grandview Heights), September 24-29 September 25-29 Front Royal, VA, September 10-15; Modoc, IN, September BUDD, JAY B.: Williamsport, OH (Darbyville), September 3-10; Wash­ 17-22; Churubusco, IN, September 24-29 •LOWN, ALBERT J.: Lakeland, FL (South Florida Heights), Sep­ ington Court House, OH, September 10-15; Fremont, OH, Sep­ FRANK, RICHARD A.: Woodstock, VA, September 3-8; Richmond, VA tember 17-22 tember 17-22; Meadville, PA (United Brethren), September (Woodville), September 15; Covington, VA, September 22-29 LYBARGER, O. EVERETT, JR.: New Rockford. ND, September 3-8; Carrington, ND, September 10-15; Mandan, ND, September 24-29 FREELAND, RONALD E.: Scottsburg. IN, September 3-8; Palmyra, BURKE, OWEN M.: Alexander, ND, September 1; Fergus Falls, MN, IN, September 24-29 17-22; Anthony, KS, September 24-29 September 10-15; Chillicothe, IL (Edgewater Terrace), Sep­ GAWTHORP, WAYLAND W.: Bernie, MO, September 3-8; Bloom­ MANER, ROBERT E., JR.: Kissimmee, FL (Osceola), September 3-8; tember 18-22; Lansing, IL, September 24-29 ington, IN (Broadview), September 10-15; Indianapolis, IN Monterey, TN, September 10-15; Rossville, GA (Fairview), Sep­ tember 17-22; Piqua, OH, September 24-29 BURKHALTER, G. PAT: Deridder, LA, September 3-8; Marksville, LA, (Friendly), September 17-22; McLouth, KS, September 24-29 September 9-15: Oklahoma City, OK (Portland Avenue), Sep­ GORMAN, CHARLES: Morgantown, KY, September 8 MANLEY, STEPHEN L.: Nappanee, IN (Missionary Church), Sep­ tember 17-22; Houston, TX (Broadway), September 24-29 GOULD, LOREN W.: Roanoke, VA (Hollins), September 17-22 tember 4-8; Akron, OH (Arlington). September 11-15; Los An­ BYERS, CHARLES AND MILDRED: Clinton. AR, September 1-8: GRAY, BOB AND BECKY: Huntington, IN (First), September 3-8; geles, CA (District Indoor Camp), September 17-22; Louisville. Sioux City, IA (Grace), September 10-15; Wapello, IA, Sep­ Akron, OH (Arlington), September 11-15; Los Angeles, CA, KY, September 24-29 tember 24-29 September 17-22; Louisville, KY, September 24-29 MARTIN, W. DALE: Nashville, TN (Davidson), September 11-15; CARROLL, LARRY AND ROBERTA: Plymouth, IN (First), September GRAY, C. PAUL West Plains, MO, September 17-22; Euless, TX, Columbiana, OH, September 18-22; Bluefield, WV, September 3-8; La Porte, IN, September 15 September 25-29 25-29 CASTEEL, HOWARD H.: Poplar Bluff. MO (First), September 3-8; GREEN, JAMES AND ROSEMARY: Merrillville, IN (First), September MATTHEWS, GLEN D, JR.: Lubbock, TX (Grace), September 27-29 Creston, IA, September 11-22; Eugene, OR (Southwest Hills), 4-8; Pontiac, Ml (First), September 10-15; Tuscaloosa, AL (First), McFERRIN, RICK AND LANETTE: Portland, IN (Collett), September September 24-29 September 17-22: Casper, WY, September 29—October 4 3-8; Warren, IN (Hillcrest), September 10-15; Redkey, IN, Sep­ CAYTON, JOHN, JR.: Hingham, MA, September 3-8; East Wareham, GROVES, C. WILLIAM: Willard, OH, September 10-15; Lithopolis, tember 17-22; Muncie, IN (Wheeling Avenue), September 24-29 MA (Wareham), September 10-15; Huntingdon, PA (McConnells- OH, September 17-22; New Lexington, OH, September 24-29 MELVIN, L. DOLORES: Waco, KY, September 22-29

HERALD OF HOLINESS MEREDITH, DWIGHT AND NORMA JEAN: Indianapolis, IN (South- STANIFORTH, KENNETH: Long Beach, CA (Westside), September WALKER, LAWRENCE C.: Olean, NY, September 11-15; Uhrichsville, side), September 3-8: Indianapolis, IN (University Heights), Sep­ 10-15; Los Angeles. CA, September 17-22; Crescent City, CA, OH, September 17—October 6 tember 10-15; Hewitt. MN, September 18-22; Reserved, Sep­ September 22-24 WATSON, LOY L.: Geary, OK, September 10-15; Joplin, MO (First), tember 24-29 STEVENSON, GEORGE E.: Fredericksburg, VA, September 3-8; Pine September 24-29 MEYER, BOB AND BARBARA—DYNAMICS OF SPIRITUAL Bluff, AR (Oak Park), September 10-15; Roanoke, VA (East Gate), WELCH, WILLIAM B.: Dyersburg. TN (First), September 8-15; Berry. GROWTH: Kesson, MN, September 20-22; Reserved, September September 24-29 AL (Boley), September 22-29 23-26 STREET, A. DAVID: Vincennes, IN (First), September 3-8; Wayne, OH, WELLS, LINARD O.: Blossom, TX, September 3-8; Elk City, OK, MICKEY, ROBERT 0.: Fargo, OK. September 24-29 September 10-15; Ashtabula, OH (Edgewood). September 17-22; September 10-15; Fort Smith, AR (Trinity), September 17-22; MILLER, WALLY & CARROLL: Dallas. OR. September 3-8; Snohom­ Bloomfield, IN (Bloomfield), September 24-29 Mobile, AL (First), September 24-29 ish, WA, September 10-15; Deer Park, WA, September 22-29 SWANSON, ROBERT L: Danville, KY. September 10-15; Nanty Glo. WHITWORTH, ARTIE H.: Monticello, IA, September 3-8; Elk City, KS, MILLHUFF CHARLES R.: Salina. KS (First), September 8-22 PA. September 17-22 September 10-15; Fredonia, KS. September 17-22; Tuttle, OK, MILLS, CARLTON A.: Danvers, MA (Peabody), September 1; East TAYLOR, CLIFFORD E.: Petaluma, CA. September 16-22 September 24-29 Wareham, MA (Evangelical Methodist). September 6-8; Wil­ •TAYLOR, MENDELL L.: Fayetteville, AR, September 18-22 WILLIAMS, LAWRENCE Z.: Loveland, CO, September 4-8 liamsburg, VA, September 11-15; Asheville, NC (NIROGA), Sep­ TAYLOR, RONNIE F: West Columbia, SC, September 3-8; Chat­ WISEHART, LENNY AND JOY: Warren, OH (First), September 3-8: tember 16-19; Harrisonburg, VA. September 22; Hopewell, VA, tanooga. TN (East Lake), September 10-15; Columbiana, AL. Mount Vernon, OH (MVNC), September 10-13; Springfield, OH September 29 September 17-22; Dickson, TN (Dickson), September 24-29 (First), September 13-22; Brunswick, OH, September 24-29 MOORE, NORMAN L.: Prescott. AZ. September 1-2; Riverside. CA TAYLOR, ROBERT W.: Dayton, OH, September 1; Lebanon, OH, WOODWARD FAMILY EVANGELISM: Spencerville, OH, September (First), September 4-8; Woodward, OK, September 11-15; Long September 3-8; West Chester, PA, September 10-15: St. Joseph, 10-15; Greenfield, OH (United Brethren), September 20-29 Beach, CA (Bixby-North), September 18-22; Vacaville, CA, Sep­ MO, September 17-22: Franklin, TN. September 24-29 WOOTEN, D. J.: Chestertown, MD, September 1-11; Westminister. tember 25-29 MD, September 18-29 •THOMAS, J. MELTON: Lander, WY, September 3-8; Herington, KS, MORRIS, ROBERT R.: Tullahoma. TN (Westside), September 3-8; WRIGHT, AUSTIN H.: North Windham. ME (Windham), September September 10-15 Spring Valley, NY, September 17-22 17-22; Warren, OH (First), September 27-29 TRIPP, HOWARD M.: Indianapolis, IN (Soulhside), September 3-8: MOSS, UDELL G.: Sherman. TX, September 3-8; Denton, TX (Taylor WRIGHT, E. GUY: Beaver Falls. PA, September 3-8; Clarksburg, WV, Oklahoma City, OK (Woodson Park), September 17-22; Okla­ Park), September 10-15; St. Louis, MO (Grace), September 17-22; September 10-15; Charleston, WV (Northside), September 17-22; homa City, OK (May Avenue), September 24-29 Dallas City, IL (United Holiness), September 24-29 Colliers. WV, September 24-29 MOYER, BRANCE E.: Big Spring, TX, September 17-22 VARIAN, WILLIAM E.: Roxana, IL, September 4-8; Sioux City, IA •WYRICK, DENNIS E.: Mount Erie, IL, September 10-15; Fori MULLEN, DEVERNE H.: North Haverhill, NH (Trinity), September 5-8: (First), September 10-15; Cedar Falls, IA, September 17-22; Oglethorpe, GA (First), September 25-29 East Wareham, MA (Wareham), September 10-15 Bedford, OH, September 24-29 •designates retired elder MUNCIE, ROBERT AND JANE: Connersville, IN (Gortner Memorial). September 3-8; Laurel, IN, September 10-15; College Corner, OH, As reported to Visual Arts Department. Nazarene Publishing House. P.O. Box 527, Kansas City. MO 64141 September 17-22: Crothersville, IN. September 24-29 MYERS, HAROLD L.: Mattoon, IL (east Side), September 3-8; Arenz- ville, IL (Bethel), September 10-15; Virden, IL, September 17-22; of evangelism is compelling concern for others. Decatur, IL (West Side), September 24-29 At the heart a NAJARIAN, BERGE S.: Effingham, IL, September 13-15 NASH, FORREST W.: Northwestern Illinois District, September 13-15: Lewisburg. PA (Crossroads), September 24-29 NEFF LARRY AND PAT: Anna, IL (First), September 3-8; Fayette, OH, September 10-15; Celina, OH. September 17-22; Roanoke, VA (Hollins), September 24-29 NELSON, KEITH A.: Pittsburg. IL (Baptist), September 27-29 SOME VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE OLIVER, L. S.: Denver, CO (Lowell). September 3-8; Security, CO The highest award issued in our Caravan program is the (Colorado Springs Security), September 11-15; Goodrich, Mi (Christ Community), September 18-22; Pittsfield, IL, September Phineas F. Bresee award. We congratulate these award win­ 24-29 ners and all who worked with them in the program. OVERTON, WILLIAM D.: Media, PA. September 14-15; Canton, OH (Fairmount). September 17-22; Woodsfield. OH, September 24-29 Lowell, Mass. OYLER, CALVIN AND VIRGINIA: Gallup, NM (First), September 10-15; Jason Baftien, DeAnn King, Bourbonnais, III. Artesia, NM, September 17-22 Dan Barton, Colorado Springs Kenneth Kinney, Winterport, Maine PAGE, MARK: Dayton, KY, September 17-22; Waverly, OH, September Teresa Beachy, Amarillo, Tex, Rayme Kisling, Robinson, III. 24-29 Salisbury, Md. PALMER, JAMES E.: South Pittsburg, TN, September 3-8; Estill Kathy Beers, Rima Kondourajian, Bourbonnais, III. Springs, TN, September 10-15; Olney, IL, September 19-29 Jeff Bentley, Colorado Springs Joyce Mathai, Bourbonnais, III. PASSMORE EVANGELISTIC PARTY: Lehighton, PA (Wesleyan). Sep­ Joanna Bramhall, C ollingdale, Pa. Amy Messer, Tempe, Ariz. tember 10-15; Lapeer, Ml, September 17-22; London, Ontario, Winterport, Maine Canada, September 24-29 Ryan Brown, Nancy Neal, Colorado Springs PEAL, DONALD V.: Chesapeake, WV (United Methodist), September Tamara Brown, Midwest City, Okla. Michelle Newby, Indianapolis, Ind. 11-22; Cincinnati. OH (Mount Washington), September 24-29 Susanna Canen, Kalispell, Mont. Gary Nuzum, Arlington, Ohio PERDUE, NELSON S.: Anna, IL (First), September 3-8; Newell, WV (First), September 10-15; Weirton, WV September 17-22: High­ Jonathan Campbell, Colorado Springs Deanna Peppel, Reynoldsburg, Ohio land. IN, September 24-29 Brad Cardwell, Findlay, Ohio Amy Peterson, Findlay, Ohio PFEIFER, DON, EVANGELISTIC TEAM: York. PA, September 6-14; St. Tammy Davis, O rlando, Fla. Katrina Peirce, Amarillo, Tex. Alans, WV, September 24-29 Bourbonnais, ill. Reynoldsburg, Ohio PIERCE, BOYCE AND CATHERINE: Carbon, IN, September 24-29 Eric Ferren, Judy Priest, PRICE, JOHN H.: Mount Pleasant. TX, September 17-22; Alvin, TX. Lisa Fowler, Choctaw, Okla. Jim Profitt, Colorado Springs September 24-30 Barbara Fritchey, C ollingd ale, Pa. Ephney Rangulong, Lowell, Mass. QUALLS, MAE: Orlando, FL (First), September 16-20; Riverdale, GA Salisbury, Md. Bourbonnais, III. (Timberlake), September 24-29 David Gray, Aric Raymond, RAINS. HAROLD L.: Reserved, September 3-8; Piedmont, OK. Sep­ Julie Gray, Lowell, Mass. Kimberly Reedy, Bourbonnais, III. tember 10-15 Evan Hanes, Colorado Springs Tiffany Richwine, Indianapolis, Ind. RICHARDSON, BARNEY T.: Hermitage, TN, September 17-22; Kalispell, Mont. Wrightsville, GA, September 24-29 Cathy Haven, Craig Simms, Parsonburg, Md. RICHARDSON, KENNETH L.: Scottsbluff. NE, September 10-15; Gwen Hayes, Bourbonnais, III. Jennifer Smith, Bourbonnais, III. Dubuque, IA, September 17-22; Stockton, IL, September 24-29 Deanne Hegdahl, Kalispell, Mont Michelle Smith, Delmar, Md. RICHARDS, LARRY AND PHYLLIS: New Albany, IN (Eastside), September 22 Craig Henderson, Dover, Ohio Lori Spangenberg, Collingdale, Pa. RITCHIE, LAWRENCE L: Beauty. KY, September 22-29 Jeni Hettich, Tempe, Ariz. Kari Sprowls, Amarillo, Tex. ROBERTSON, JAMES H.: Nocona, TX, September 24-29 Rebecca Hildreth, Issaquah, Wash. David Walker, Winterport, Maine ROBINSON, TED L.: Westland. Ml. September 3-8; Roseville, Ml (Metropolitan), September 10-15; Titusville, FL (First), September Julie Hobbs, O rlando, Fla. Mindy Watson, Bourbonnais, III. 17-22; Lake City, FL (Trinity). September 24-29 Timothy Holloway, Midwest City, Okla. Jeff Whitlow, Robinson, III. ROTH, RONALD W.: Hershaw, WV (Lens Creek). September 3-8; Andrea Hunter, Tempe, Ariz. Layne Wilkerson, Frankfort, Ky. Monongahela. PA, September 10-15; California, PA, September Tempe, Ariz. 17-22; Greensboro, NC (First), September 24-29 Larina Jacobs, Amy Williams, Indianapolis, Ind. SMITH, CHARLES H.: Portsmouth, OH (First), September 11-15 Tommy Jefferson, Fruitland, Md. Layla Williams, Salisbury, Md. SMITH, HAROLD AND ORPHA: Okemos, Ml, September 17-22; Julie Johnson, Reynoldsburg, Ohio Nykki Williams, Colorado Springs Marshall, Ml, September 24-29 W ashougal, Wash. Hebron, Md. SMITH, OTTIS AND MARGUERITE: Franklin, PA (United Brethren in Bessie Johnston, Matthew Young, Christ), September 3-8; Danielson, CT. September 13-22; Liver­ more Falls, ME, September 24-29 SMITH, T. M. DUANE: Manteca, CA (East), September 3-8: Denair, CA The list of winners will be continued in future issues. (Denair-Turlock). September 10-15: Cottonwood, AZ (Verde Val­ ley), September 17-22; Alamogordo, NM, September 24-29

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 Weaver and Merle Mead and laymen Cecil Quinn and Strickland ordained Eric J. Boomer, Jerry L. Clark, Don Moore. Douglas M. Downs, Lowell P. Ford, Marvin J. Smith, Helen Collins was reelected NWMS president; Owen Swartzentruber, and Gary W. True. Rev. Wayne Rutherford was elected NYI president; Elders Jack Archer Ernest R, Rhodes, D. Eugene and LeRoy Davis was reelected chairman of the Simpson, and Melvin L. Thompson and laymen Dale Board of CL/SS. Foster, Frank Hyson, C. Wayne Rice, and L. Thomas Skidmore were elected to the Advisory Board. CENTRAL OHIO The 42nd annual assembly of the Central Ohio Reelected to their respective offices were NWMS District met in Columbus, Ohio. District Superinten­ president, Mrs. D. E. Clay; NYI president, Stephen R. dent J. Wilmer Lambert, completing the third year of Ward; and chairman of the Board of CL/SS, Melvin L. an extended term, reported the organization of the Thompson. Marietta Harmar Hill church. ALABAMA SOUTH Presiding General Superintendent Eugene L. The third annual assembly of the Alabama South Stowe ordained Thomas Glen McClung and James District met in Dothan, Ala. District Superintendent G. Patrick and recognized the credentials of Ronald Don Jernigan, completing the first year of an ex­ Brown, Gayle McCarty, Benjamin E. Snyder, and tended term, reported. George Williams. Elders Ira E. Fowler. William G. Hill, Bobby G. Mad­ ison, and Robert F. Styers and laymen James C. Cline, Paul W. Gamertsfelder, Roger D. Hobble, and Homer R. McKnight were elected to the Advisory Board. Mrs. J. Wilmer Lambert was reelected NWMS July 19, Theodore “Pop” Anderson cel­ president; Rev. Larry B. Hodges was elected NYI ebrated his 100th birthday. A reception president; and Rev. Bobby G. Madison was reelected chairman of the Board of CL/SS. was held at Kansas City First Church. Over 100 relatives and friends at­ NORTH ARKANSAS tended. Five generations were repre­ The 33rd annual assembly of the North Arkansas sented, with 23 family members com­ District met in Conway, Ark. District Superintendent At the 1985 Alabama South district as­ ing from Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Thomas M. Cox, completing the first year of an sembly, Harry Radcliff was ordained extended term, reported. Kansas, and Missouri. Highlights of the by Dr. Orville W. Jenkins, general su­ The credentials of Michael Grebe were recognized perintendent. Pictured (I. to r.) are Mrs. celebration included the large “Happy by presiding General Superintendent William M. Radcliff; Rev. Radcliff; Dr. Jenkins; Birthday” banner that was hanging on Greathouse. his home that morning; the special Elected to the Advisory Board were elders Bob Dr. Don Jernigan, district superinten­ birthday greeting from President and Stovall and Lynn Casseday and laymen Wallace No­ dent; and Rev. W. J. Harbison, district Mrs. Reagan; and a proclamation from len and Dale Webster. secretary. the City o f Raytown, presented person­ Wyoma Cox was reelected NWMS president; Har­ ally by the mayor, Willard H. Ross. old Wedel was reelected NYI president; and Larry Woodward was elected chairman of the Board of “Pop” Anderson is pictured (front row, CL/SS. r.) with his daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Es­ ther) Simpson, with whom he makes his MICHIGAN home; and his pastor, Rev. and Mrs. The 72nd annual assembly of the Michigan District Keith (Liz) Wright (back row). met in Vicksburg, Mich. District Superintendent C. Neil Strait was reelected for a four-year term. Presiding General Superintendent John A. Knight ordained Leonard Earl Bailey, Dan Dennis Lima, Randy Paul Murphy, John David Obrecht, Jay W. Ott, FOR David Arthur Pollok, Jr, and Wayne Lee Westfall. Elders James A. Adams, Harold M. DeMott, George V. Harris, and Jack E. Holcomb were elected IHE^RECORD to the Advisory Board. Laypersons elected were Mrs. Maxine Akers, Arlyn F. Brower, Al Overholt, and James B. Schweigert. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY NWMS president Mrs. William F. (Gladys) Hurt, NYI REPORTS president Ronald D. Adams, and chairman of the Board of CL/SS Mark H. Moore were reelected to EAST TENNESSEE their respective offices. The 38th annual assembly of the East Tennessee District met in Chattanooga. Tenn. District Superin­ NORTH CENTRAL OHIO tendent Doyle C. Smith, completing the third year of The 11th annual assembly of the North Central an extended term, reported. Ohio District met at Mount Vernon, Ohio. District General Superintendent Raymond W. Hurn or­ Superintendent D. E. Clay, completing the first year dained Charlotte Jones, Jim Larrabee, Gene Shell, of an extended term, reported a new church, Mount Charles Dawson, and Paul Hilliard. Vernon Evangelical. Elected to the Advisory Board were elders M. K. Presiding General Superintendent Charles H.

The third annual Alabama South dis­ Latest Title trict assembly was significant in that it was Dr. Orville W. Jenkins’ last official Single Again: visit as presiding general superinten­ dent. The churches and people of the Survival Kit for the Divorced and W idowed Alabama South District shared in the gift of a grandfather clock for the Jen­ Practical tips for dealing w ith critical issues such as kins’ home. Superintendent Jernigan loneliness, guilt, tem ptation to suicide, sex, fi­ closed his annual report with a special nances, and in-law relationships. tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins: “As the Leader's Guide AA083-4 10-9735 S I.95 pendulum swings, remember God’s un­ Pupil Book AA083-410-9743 S 2.95 ceasing love; as the chimes sound their A d d 5% for handling and postage. sweet melody, remember that we love The OTHER Adult Sunday School Lessons you; as the hours sound forth, remem­ ber that we carry on in the ‘Quest of NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE Post Office Box 527, Kansas City, Missouri 64141 souls.’ Dr. and Mrs. O rville W. Jenkins — we salute you.”

26 HERALD OF HOLINESS Pictured at the Rocky Mountain dis­ trict assembly (1. to r.) are District Su­ perintendent Arnold Carlson; ordi­ nands Michael Staton, Stephen Thomas, and Jeffrey Therrien; and Pictured at the East Tennessee district assembly (front row, 1. to r.) are District General Superintendent Jerald D. Secretary S. M. Shaw; ordinand Charlotte Jones; ordinands and wives Rev. and Johnson. Mrs. Jim Larrabee and Rev. and Mrs. Gene Shell; (back row, I. to r.) District Superintendent Doyle C. Smith; ordinands and wives Rev. and Mrs. Charles Daw­ Presiding General Superintendent Orville W. Jen­ son and Rev. and Mrs. Paul Hilliard; and General Superintendent Raymond W. kins ordained Harry Radcliff. Elected to the Advisory Board were elders R. P. Hum. Sessions and John Banks and laymen Jack Nix and Ralph Smith. Reelected to their respective offices were NWMS president, Betty L. Sartin; NYI president, Anthony L. White; and chairman of the Board of CL/SS, De- wayne Burton.

CHICAGO CENTRAL The 81 st annual assembly of the Chicago Central District met at Bourbonnais, III. District Superinten­ dent E. Keith Bottles, completing the second year of an extended term, reported. Dr Raymond W. Hurn, presiding general superin­ Shown at the Central Ohio district ordination service (1. to r.) are candidates tendent, ordained David E. Anderson, Robert L. An­ (whose credentials were recognized) and wives Rev. and Mrs. George Williams, derson, Stephen D. Cecil, David S. Hayse, Ralph L. Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Snyder, Rev. and Mrs. Gayle McCarty, and Rev. and Scherer, Robert Doyle Smith, and Jerry E. Thomas. Mrs. Ronald B row n; ordinands and w ives Rev. and Mrs. James B. Patrick and Rev. John Bowling, G. A. Parker, and Jack Stone, el­ and Mrs. Thomas Glen McClung; and Rev. Elbert R. Speckien, district secretary. ders, and George Garvin, Willis Snowbarger, and Lon

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SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 27 Williams, laymen, were elected to the Advisory Board. NWMS president Joan Bottles, NYI president Dave Clark, and chairman of the Board of CL/SS G. A. Parker were reelected to their respective of­ fices. COLORADO The 77th annual assembly of the Colorado District met in Colorado Springs. Following the retirement and report of District Superintendent M. Flarold Dan­ iels, Rev. Jim Diehl was elected district superinten­ dent for a one-year term. The Alabama North District has organized its second new church, the Sumiton, Presiding General Superintendent Raymond W. Ala., Community Church. The church was officially organized during the May 2, Flurn ordained Wesley Gene Baldassare, Michael Thursday evening service of the district assembly. Twenty-nine charter members Wallace Benson, Daniel Wayde Cole, Hipolito El- received the right hand of Christian fellowship from Dr. Eugene L. Stowe, general eodoro (Paul) Flores, and Lloyd Clarence Lehrke. superintendent; Rev. B. J. Garber, district superintendent; the District Advisory Elected to the Advisory Board were elders Bill Board; and the District Board of Home Missions. An offering of $56,765 was given Coulter, J. Donald Freese, Orlando R. Jantz, and W. Donald Wellman and laymen David Allen, Willis spontaneously in the service in cash and pledges for new churches to be organized Brown, Dean Thoman, and George Turner. during the 1985-86 assembly year. This offering has since increased to over Mrs. Trude Conrad was reelected NWMS presi­ $60,000. Church Planter plaques and Citation of Merit certificates were pre­ dent; Mickey Cox was reelected NYI president; and sented to Cordova, Gardendale, and Jasper First Churches; and to Rev. Bob Corley, Rev. Jay Baynum was reelected chairman of the Rev. Lamar Smith, and Rev. Roy Shuck, pastors respectively, for giving members Board of CL/SS. to begin this new church. NEW YORK The 78th annual assembly of the New York District was held in Danville, N.J. District Superintendent Dallas D. Mucci reported the organization of five new churches this year: Korean Saehan, New York Cen­ tral Korean, Flushing Korean, The Eden Korean, and Brooklyn Victory. Fie was reelected for a four-year term. General Superintendent Jerald D. Johnson or­ dained Anthony Riddle, Stephen Seamans, Robert Taormina; commissioned Dorothy Verna minister of Christian education; and recognized the credentials of Rev. Kil Jong Choi, Rev. Byung Hong Lee, and Rev. Do Hyun Choi. Elders James E. Baker, Clarence Jacobs, Sr., and Stanley Moore were elected to the Advisory Board. Laymen elected were George Gressett, Ross Miller, Pictured (1. to r.) at the Northwest district assembly are Rev. Walter E. Lanman, and Keith Nurse. district superintendent; ordinands and wives Rev. and Mrs. Grady Zickefoose, Sandi Mucci, NWMS president; Rev. Al Schi- Rev. and Mrs. David Becker, Rev. and Mrs. Rollie Miller, Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence manski, NYI president; and Rev. Ann Rearick, chair­ Bradshaw (whose elder’s orders were recognized); and Dr. William M. Greathouse, man of the Board of CL/SS, were reelected. general superintendent. HOUSTON The 38th annual assembly of the Houston District convened in Port Arthur, Tex. District Superintendent D. W. Thaxton, completing the third year of an ex­ tended term, reported the organization of the Wood­ lands Community at The Woodlands, Tex. David Lee Brockmeier and Darrell Lynn Hall were ordained by presiding General Superintendent Wil­ liam M. Greathouse. Elders Eugene Sanders and James R. Spruce and laymen John Bundy and Ronald Emmert were elected to the Advisory Board. Mrs. Duane McKay was reelected NWMS presi­ dent; William T. Carr was reelected NYI president; and Eugene Sanders was elected chairman of the Pictured at the Minnesota district assembly (I. to r.) are Dr. Jerald D. Johnson, Board of CL/SS. general superintendent; ordinands and wives Richard and Betty McLaughlin and Willie and Ronald VandenOever; and District Superintendent Virgil Grover. EASTERN MICHIGAN The 36th annual assembly of the Eastern Michigan District met in Flint, Mich. District Superintendent Marselle Knight, completing the first year of an ex­ tended term, reported. Dr. Jerald D. Johnson, general superintendent, or­ dained Rev. James Harris, Rev. Kenneth Johnson, Rev. Clarence Moorehouse, and Rev. Mark Powell. Elected to the Advisory Board were elders Stephen Anthony, Allen Dace, James Mellish, and Richard Parrott and laymen Robert Chenoweth, John Dickey, Gordon Horton, and Vernon Lunn. Mrs. Doris Dickey was reelected NWMS president; Rev. Lonnie Bullock was elected NYI president; and Rev. Jerry Short was reelected chairman of the Board of CL/SS. Pictured at the New York district assembly, following the ordination service con­ MOVING MINISTERS ducted by General Superintendent Jerald D. Johnson, are candidates and wives: (front row, 1. to r.) Mrs. A. Riddle; Mrs. S. Seamans; Mrs. R. Taormina; Mrs. Do JOHN W. BEADLES from Kalama, Wash., to Bethel Hyun Choi; Mrs. Kil Jong Choi; and Rev. Do Hyun Choi, credentials recognized; (Spanaway, Wash.) EDWARD G. BEATTY from Marshall (Tex.) First to (back row, 1. to r.) ordinands Rev. Anthony Riddle, Rev. Stephen Seamans, and Rev. New Lenox, III. Robert Taormina; credentials recognized, Rev. Byung Hong Lee and Rev. Kil Jong TODD A. BRAMHALL from Grand Ronde, Oreg., to Choi; and Dorothy Verna, commissioned minister of Christian education. Rev. Clearview (Snohomish, Wash.) Dallas Mucci is the district superintendent.

28 HERALD OF HOLINESS E. JOE CHILDS from associate, Vancouver (Wash.) MISS GWEN PEARSON," Swaziland, Furlough ad­ The M ilford, III., church will celebrate its 50th Central, to Snoqualmie, Wash. dress: 213 W. Depot St., Houston, MS 38851 anniversary October 6. All former pastors and mem­ F DON DUNLAP from Memphis (Tenn.) Grace to REV. JON and MARGI SCOTT, Portugal, Temporary bers are invited to attend this special day of celebra­ Arlington (Va.) Calvary Furlough address: 1331 Perkins, Richland, WA tion. For more information, write the church at 6 Lyle BILLY M. FORD from Longview (Tex.) First to Brown- 98322 St., Milford, IL 60953, or call 815-889-4025 or wood (Tex.) First REV. MARK and REGINA TIPTON, South Africa, 815-889-4024. JAMES D. FOX to associate, Malden. Mass. Field address: P.O. Box 30, Iswepe 2382, Republic The Elgin, III., church will celebrate its 60th anni­ JERRY HARRISON from Jacksonville. Tex., to of South Africa versary October 13. Rev. Donald Smith will be speak­ Hawkins (Tex.) Chapel REV. ROD and SUE TRIM, South Africa, Furlough ing. All former pastors and members are invited to FRED J. HORSCHEL from Snoqualmie, Wash., to address: 4125 N. State Rte. 589, Casstown, OH attend or send letters of greeting. For further infor­ Poulsbo, Wash. 45312 mation, contact Pastor Winn Allison, Rte. 4, Box 115, SHERRY A. HOWARD from associate, East Charles­ MISS AGNES LAMMERTS VAN BUEREN," India, Elgin, IL 60120. ton, Vt„ to Newport, Vt. Field address: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, JOSEPH P. KNIGHT from Wichita (Kans.) Bel Aire to Washim, Akola District, Maharashtra, India 444 Los Angeles First Church, founded by Dr Phin- Seattle North 505 eas F. Bresee in October 1895, will celebrate its 90th JAMES A. LOCHARY to Hooksett, N.H. MR. WILLIAM and SHERRILL WAGNER, Africa anniversary Founding Sunday, October 20. Former JOHN B. LOPES from associate, Brockton, Mass., to Communications Council, Field address: P.O. Box pastors M. Kimber Moulton, L. Guy Nees, Wendell Wakefield, R.l. 92, Florida 1710, Republic of South Africa Wellman, James Ingalls, Paul Benefiel, and Randal ROCKEY D. MEO from Sacramento (Calif.) Cordova MISS JO ANN WOOD, Swaziland, Field address: Denny will join present pastor Ron Benefiel for the to Puyallup, Wash. P.O. Box 14, Manzini, Swaziland celebration. General Superintendent William M. VERNON C. MORSE from Framingham, Mass., to REV. NORMAN and CAROL ZURCHER, Trans South Greathouse will participate with other church leaders Brockton, Mass. Africa, Field address: P.O. Box 21562. 1733 Hel- in a mortgage-burning ceremony. The church, at the J. SCOTT NEWELL to Hingham (Mass.) Faith derkruin, Republic of South Africa present location since 1951, is valued at $4,250,000. DAVID J. NOLAN to associate, Beverly, Mass. The five congregations of Los Angeles First ■Specialized Assignment Personnel ARTHUR 0. OAKES from student, Nazarene Theo­ Church (English, Spanish, two Korean, and Filipino) logical Seminary, Kansas City, Mo., to associate, will meet in a unified worship service to celebrate this South Weymouth, Mass. ANNOUNCEMENTS anniversary. Dr. L. Guy Nees, director of World Mis­ sion, will preach in the morning service and Rev. KEVIN F. O'CONNOR from associate, Longview, B loom ington, III., First Church will celebrate its Randal Denny will preach in the evening. Wash., to Bonney Lake, Wash. 70th anniversary September 8. All former pastors, MICHAEL R. WEHNER from student, Nazarene members, and friends are invited to attend or send The Somerton, Ariz., church will celebrate its Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Mo., to Willard, greetings. Rev. Keith Bottles, former pastor now 68th anniversary October 27. District Superinten­ Ohio serving as Chicago Central district superintendent, dent Bill Burch will be the special speaker. All former ARTHUR F. WILLIAMSON from Auburn, NY., to will be the guest speaker. Dr. Floyd Pounds, Rev. Gary pastors, members, and friends are invited to attend Renton, Wash. Bond, and the Revelation Quartet will also be on the or send greetings. Following the morning service, DAMON H. WRIGHT to Parker, Ariz. program. For further information, contact the church there will be a basket dinner in the fellowship hall and BRUCE G. W ILLIAMSON to associate, Denison, Tex. at 701 W. Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701, or call dedication of a new church sign and remodeling of 309-829-4410. the church. For further information, contact Pastor Darrell E. Lloyd, 305 23rd Ave., Yuma, AZ 85364, or MOVING MISSIONARIES Las Cruces, N.Mex., First Church will celebrate call 602-782-9418. MR. JAMES and ARLA BUCHANAN, Africa Commu­ its 50th anniversary September 21-22. All former nications Council, Field address: P.O. Box 214, pastors, members, and friends are invited to attend Yukon, Okla., First Church will celebrate its 60th 1710 Florida TVL, Republic of South Africa or send letters of greeting, which will become part of anniversary October 27, with special services all day. REV. JOHN and MARTHA BURGE, Haiti, Furlough a permanent Book of Remembrance. Rev. Leon All former pastors, members, and friends are invited address: c/o Luther Page, 2900 Willhelm, Bryan, Wyss, district superintendent, will be speaking. For to attend or send greetings. Mailing address: PO. TX 77803 further information, contact the church at 1900 S. Box 850103, Yukon, OK 73085. REV. RUSSELL and CHRISTINA COLLETT, South Locust St., Las Cruces, NM 88001, or phone (Tues­ Announcements should reach us three months Africa, Furlough address: R.D. 1, Box 242-B, Clar­ day through Friday) 505-522-7120. ion, PA 16214 prior to the date of the event announced. MR. RICHARD and BETTY CROW, Africa Communi­ C harlotte, N.C., Plaza Church will celebrate its cations Council, Furlough address: 6201 Willow- 40th anniversary October 1 -6. Rev. Harold Graves, VITAL STATISTICS ridge Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73122 former pastor, will be speaking each evening. A spe­ DAUGHTER OF PASTOR KILLED IN MISS KATHYREN DIXON, Africa, retired, Home ad­ cial day is planned for Sunday. All former members AUTO ACCIDENT dress: 2609 Sunnybrook Dr., Nampa, ID 83651 and friends are invited to attend or send greetings. REV. FRED and JUNE FORSTER, Japan, Resigned For information, contact Ernestine Blackwell, 3235 Ms. Melodie McDonald, 21, daughter of Pastor B. — New permanent address: First Church of the Brixton Ct., Charlotte, NC 28205. Edwin McDonald at Tucson, Ariz., First Church, was Nazarene. 232 Warren Dr., San Francisco, CA 94131 REV. RONNIE and DIANNA GILBERT, South Africa, Field address: P.O. Box 114, Eshowe 3815, Re­ public of South Africa Nazarene Compassionate REV. KYLE and CHARLOTTE GREENE, Philippines, Field address: P.O. Box 819, Cebu City, Republic of Ministries Conference the Philippines DR. TERRY and SUSAN HALL,’ Papua New Guinea, Field address: P.O. Box 456, Mt. Hagen, WHP. NOVEMBER 8-10, 1985 Papua New Guinea REV. GEORGE and JEANNETTE HAYSE, South Af­ NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY rica, Furlough address: 8616 W. 10th St., Indi­ KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI anapolis, IN 46234 MISS SHIRLEY HOWES. Papua New Guinea, Re­ signed— New Permanent address: Box 385, Mel- • Eight major addresses by leaders in fort, Saskatchewan, Canada SPE 1A0 Compassionate Ministries REV. FRED and DINAH HUFF, New Zealand, Field address: 147 Mellons Bay Road, HOWICK, Auck­ • Fourteen workshops covering the various land, New Zealand aspects of Compassionate Ministries REV. RONALD and LINDA KETCHUM,* Australia, Field address: 3 Adelaide Avenue, Mt. Waverly, Victoria 3149, Melbourne, Australia The conference is open to all Nazarenes. $50.00 regis­ REV. JAMES and CAROL KRATZ, SR., Brazil, Field address: Caixa Postal 339 (Agencia Ribeira), tration fee. For registration information write to: 59.000 Natal RN, Brasil Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Conference REV. SAMUEL and MAXA LEVER, Papua New Guinea, Field address: P.O. Box 376, Mt. Hagen, Division of World Mission WHP. Papua New Guinea MISS AVINELL McNABB, Swaziland. Furlough ad­ 6401 The Paseo dress: 6705 Bluebird Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205 Kansas City MO 64131 REV. ALVIN and BETTE ORCHARD, Philippines, Field address: P.O. Box 819, Cebu City 6401, Re­ public of the Philippines

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon, April 24, at Riverside, Calif., General Hospital, following an auto­ mobile accident Sunday evening, April 21. Ms. McDonald and another student, Todd Cook of SHEWS OF RELIGION Long Beach, Calif., were traveling back to Point Loma Nazarene College from Palm Springs, Calif., when their car ran off the highway, down a 15-foot embank­ ment and overturned. Todd was thrown free; he en­ tered the hospital and was released on Wednesday. Melodie was a junior at Point Loma, majoring in JUSTICE DEPARTMENT STUDY LINKS PORNOGRAPHY, CHILD child development. ABUSE. A Justice Department study of pornographic magazines has Other survivors include her mother, Anne; a youn­ identified recurring child-related subject matter. Much of the material re­ ger brother, Marc, of Tucson; and an older sister, Mrs. lating to children involves violent or sexual activities. Elizabeth Hoffman, of Hudsonville, Mich. Funeral services were held April 29 at Tucson First According to Judith A. Reisman, who heads the $734,000 govern­ Church. Dr. Crawford Vanderpool, Arizona district ment study, 2,016 child-related cartoons have been identified in back is­ superintendent; Dr. Jim Bond, PLNC president; Rev. sues of Playboy, Penthouse, and Hustler, the three largest-selling por­ Marion McCandles, pastor of Midway City, Calif., nographic magazines. Approximately 75 percent involve children in violent church; and her father, Rev. B. Edwin McDonald, participated in the service. or sexual activities. “Many of these depict gang rape of child victims, A memorial service for Melodie was conducted fathers sexually abusing daughters, Santa Claus murdering a child, etc.," May 2 at Point Loma Nazarene College and a memo­ said Reisman. rial fund in her name was also established at PLNC. Explaining why the government was funding a study of pornography, DEATHS Reisman said, “Many people read sex magazines to learn about sexual WILLIAM M. ASHUM, 84, July 12, Orland Park, III. behavior. If some sexual-education materials portray children as desirable Survivors: wife Herberta; 3 daughters; 3 sons; 18 sex partners for adults, this may be of vital interest to parents and citizens grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. WILLIS E. BALDRIDGE, 62, July 6, Colorado who are concerned about increases in child sexual abuse. Springs. Colo. Survivors: wife Velma; and tw o sis­ “More disturbing,” she continued, “law-enforcement officials find sex­ ters. ually explicit materials, including these three magazines, at the scene of HELEN BOLANDER BASHAM, 59, July 6, large numbers of sexually violent crimes.’’ □ Portsmouth, Ohio. Survivors: husband Willard, and her mother, Nellie. MR. WILLIAM FRANKLIN BLACKBURN, 75, July 8, Robertsdale. Ala. Survivors: wife Priscilla; son George Henry; one grandson; six sisters; and one SOVIETS GRANT LICENSE TO IMPORT BIBLE COMMENTARY. Russian brother. REV. HUGH S. CLARK, 92, July 8, Georgetown, Ky. Baptists report that Soviet officials have granted an import license for Survivors: wife Grace Smith Clark; daughters Mary 1,000 copies of the first five volumes of the new Russian language Daily Alice Dalton and Jane Clark Tackett; sons Joseph E., Study Bible by William Barclay. This announcement was made during the Sr, Paul T„ and Robert D.; 16 grandchildren; and 9 World Baptist Congress meeting at Los Angeles in early July. great-grandchildren. Ministry: Pineville, Cumberland, Georgetown, and Lexington, all in Kentucky. The All-Union Council of Evangelical Christian Baptists, the Baptist GRACE FANSLER, 96, Feb. 6, Portland, Oreg. World Alliance, and the Mennonite Central Committee have been working Survivors: sons Harlie, Bob, Bill, Harold, Harmon, together on this translation project since 1979. It is the first time that a and Dave; daughters Lavenia Hitchcock, Marie multi-volume Bible commentary on the New Testament will be available to Brown, and Dorris Maxwell. WAYNE E. KEEN, 49, May 30, Las Vegas, Nev. the Russian-speaking world. Survivors: wife Carolyn; sons Raymond, Ronald, and The commentary will be distributed to pastors to help them in sermon Randy: daughter Waynette Lax; three grandchildren. preparation and Bible study. Project leaders are hopeful that the remaining JANE TURNER McMANUS, 85, May 10. Nash­ 12 volumes of the 17-volume set will be approved for importation at regu­ ville, Tenn. Survivors: husband Aris; daughters Janris Wells and Suzanna Hartzler; four grandchildren. lar intervals. Translation of the last volume was completed by late July. □ GLENN D. MINTON, 69, Apr. 4, Cincinnati, Ohio. Survivors: wife Dorothy; son Dr. Stephen; four grand­ children; and two sisters. REV. IDA LEIGH RINEBARGER. 95, July 16, St. Louis, Mo. Survivors: son William; daughters Ruth ISRAELI RABBIS CALL FOR HALT TO NEW MORMON CENTER. A pro­ Singleton, Naomi Wood, and Kay Schurman; 13 posed seven-story Mormon building on a plot overlooking Jerusalem grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great- would be “a terrible wound upon the soul of the Jewish nation,” said grandchildren. Israel's chief rabbis, in a statement issued in opposition to the Mormon project. Rabbis Avraham Shapiro and Mordechai Eliyahu, spiritual leaders of the Ashkenazi (Western) and Sephardi (Oriental) Jewish communities, organized a mass protest rally at the Wailing Wall. “ Showers The rabbis said the center, planned for the Mount of Olives, would be used for converting Jews. Mormon officials deny that the $15 million building would be used for missionary activity, and say it was designed as Blessing" a Near East Studies Department of Brigham Young University in Provo, PROGRAM SCHEDULE Utah. The Mormons, officially the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently won a 12-year battle for approval to build the facility, after promising not to proselytize in the Jewish community. □ September 8 “ The Gate Is Open” September 15 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE THE GRADE. More than 7,000 “The Good Shepherd” students in Accelerated Christian Education schools randomly selected September 22 from 44 states averaged between one and two grade levels above the “Jesus Raises the Dead” average public school pupil in the California Standard Achievement Test. by W. E. McCumber, speaker Students in the Association of Christian Schools International rated an average of one year ahead of the national average on the Stanford Achievement Test. □

HERALD OF HOLINESS THOMAS H. SHARRON, SR., formerly of Rob- to BOB AND BRENDA (TOOMBS) CRAGER, ANNIVERSARIES ertsdale, Ala., 85, Apr 18, Pensacola, Fla. Survivors: Spring, Tex., a girl, Kristin Kay, July 3 MR. AND MRS. PRESTON WALDROP of Thax- sons Martin S. and Thomas H„ Jr.; daughters Mrs. to KENTON AND JACQUITA (SPARKS) DAUGH­ ton, Miss., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Lucille Mathis, Mrs. Bonnie Pearcey, and Mrs. Evelyn ERTY, Milford, III., a boy, Timothy Gian, June 15 Sunday, July 7. A reception was held in their honor at Sims. to DENTON AND MARCIA (FLOYD) HOYER, a the home of their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and SENNETTE STUCKEY, 60, June 24, Vicksburg, girl, Georgia Renee, Feb. 20 Mrs. Dexter Garrett, also of Thaxton. Many friends Miss. Interment: Taylorsville, Miss. Survivors: wife to STEPHEN AND LINDA (BURNES) MILLER. and family were present. Stella M.; daughters Mrs. Ken (Patricia) Zingery and Belton, Mo., a girl, Rebecca Annalisa, July 30 The Waldrops have one grandson, Mr. Ray Garrett. Linda; three grandchildren; five brothers; and four to MARK AND JANET (ZELL) STOUT, Thornton, They have been members of the Thaxton Union sisters. Colo., a boy. Andrew Howard, July 17 Church since 1949. REV. A. CLARENCE TURNER. 81. July 7, Nampa, to JAMIL AND MERJA QANDAH. Cyprus, a boy, Idaho. Interment: Caldwell, Idaho. Survivors: wife Samuel Jamil, June 15 DIRECTORIES Gladys, son Ron; daughters Genevieve Dillabaugh ADOPTION BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS— and Lorraine Barker; 12 grandchildren; 14 great­ Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. by BOB AND SHEILA (CAWVEY) BOGGESS, grandchildren; and 1 brother. Ministry: Iowa, Kansas, Jerald D. Johnson, Chairman; Charles H. Strickland, Olathe, Kans., a boy, Benjamin Joseph, born June Idaho, and Oregon. Vice-Chairman; William M. Greathouse, Secretary; 13, adopted July 26 THEODOCIA EVELYN (SCOTT) WILLIAMS, 70, Eugene L. Stowe, John A. Knight, Raymond W. Hurn. July 9, Erick, Okla. Survivors: husband Rev. A. R. MARRIAGES GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS EMERITI: D I Williams; 3 sons; 3 daughters; 16 grandchildren; and COLLEEN BEECH and BOB SKINNER at Nampa, Vanderpool, 9204 North Olive Ln„ Sun Lakes, AZ 2 great-grandchildren. Idaho. May 31 85224; Samuel Young, 5639 W. 92nd PI., Overland JULIE LYN PELTON and JEFFREY THOMAS Park, KS 66207; Edward Lawlor, Le Rondelet Apt. BIRTHS JOHNSON at Nashville, Tenn., June 1 No. 206,1150 Anchorage Ln„ San Diego, CA 92106; to KEVIN R. AND TRACIE (McABEE) BAIRD, Kan­ RHONDA G. INGERSOL and GREG A. CARR at George Coulter, 9310 Canterbury, Leawood, KS sas City, Mo., a boy, Clayton Daniel, June 9 Oklahoma City, Okla., July 6 66206; V. H. Lewis, 1406 Cambridge, Olathe, KS to DONALD AND JANET (WALDEN) BAUSMAN, JANET MARIE GOODRICH and NED ALLEN MC­ 66062; Orville W. Jenkins, 2309 W. 103rd St., Lea­ Syracuse, N.Y., a girl, Jill Marie, June 27 CARTY at Mesa, Ariz.. July 13 wood. KS 66206

C o n d u c te d by W. E. suffer. God does not punish the innocent for the M c C u m b e r, sins of the guilty (Ezekiel 18), nor should we. E d ito r God helps ungodly nations, according to Matthew We welcome questions on biblical and doctrinal matters. The 5:45, and we are instructed to adopt His response editor is not able to send replies to questions not selected for of love to the undeserving as our own. publication. Address: ANSWER CORNER, Herald of Holiness, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. When you get down to nailheads, are there any godly nations? □

Is there to be an antichrist before the coming of Has our denomination changed its official the Lord? Is an antichrist someone like Hitler? name? If not, is the groundwork being laid for Most Bible scholars have understood passages doing so? In church publications and news re­ like 2 Thessalonians 2 and Revelation 13 to in­ leases from Headquarters over the past few clude references to an end-time ruler, who will years, the denomination has been increasingly savagely oppose Christ and persecute His follow­ referred to as “The International Church of the ers during a brief and brutal regime that will be Nazarene.” The word “International” is always overthrown by the return of Christ. capitalized, making it appear to be part of the In many respects, Hitler did fit the description of official name. This would seem to be a serious, this “man of sin." The final antichrist may be but subtle, change, since in the English lan­ even worse than was Hitler, wreaking havoc on guage, usage eventually determines definitions. an even vaster scale. The official name of our denomination is the Nevertheless, no ruler will ever arise who will Church of the Nazarene. It remains unchanged. have power to defeat God's purposes. Revelation To call it “the International Church of the Naza­ was written to remind believers in every age that rene” is to add a descriptive adjective to the offi­ Jesus Christ is “the ruler of kings on earth.’’ The cial title, but that adjective should not appear Lamb will triumph over the beast! □ where a title and not a description is intended. I am not aware of any intention to change our If God punishes a communist nation with famine name. Perhaps we need occasionally to be re­ and we send food and help to that nation, are minded of the international character of our we not guilty of contending with the Holy Spirit? church, but we can achieve this without altering, Should we even help an ungodly nation? officially or unofficially, our title. H How do we know that famine in a country like Ethiopia is punishment from God? Unless He Will just a certain number of people go to identifies it as such, it would be perilous and pre­ heaven, or will all who believe in Christ be sumptuous of us to do so. there? I can't believe that impulses to relieve human All the redeemed will be there, too numerous to suffering are opposed to the Holy Spirit. We are count, too noisy to restrain (Revelation 7:9). commanded to love and to feed even our enemies. There is a religious group that teaches that a cer­ Obedience to Christ cannot be resistance to the tain elect number will inhabit heaven, while Holy Spirit, for He is "the Spirit of Christ.” lesser saints are confined to a renewed earth. Thousands of those who hunger are children and Nothing in Scripture allows us to believe that thousands of others are simple citizens with no this kind of access to God in heaven is limited to control of the political situation under which they only a part of His redeemed people. □

SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 GENERAL CL/SS CONVENTK SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE (

Inspiring music complemented the entire convention. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Johnson (shown above) sang one of the convention favorites. Con­ vention music was arranged and di­ rected by Jim and Rosemary Green and Steve and Sue Caudill.

(Above) Large crowds attended each of the sessions. Over 130 districts in the Church of the Nazarene sent representatives to the convention. (Right) T he Christian Life and Sunday School exhibit offered a variety of opportunities to its visitors — performances by evangelists, a playground for children, a place to rest, an information center, and m ore. (Below) Rev. Phil Riley, division director of Chris­ tian Life and Sunday School, in­ troduced the decadal goal of 2 General sessions were translated into three million in Sunday School en­ languages to allow full participation by all who rollment by 1995. attended. I REKINDLES EMPHASIS ON IURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Over 100 senior adults formed a volunteer choir for the Saturday morning service. They participated in the premiere of the Senior Adult musical “ Sweeter Every Day.”

(Above) A large display of materials from the Di­ vision of Christian Life and Sunday School awaited the visitor to the exhibit hall. (B elow ) A fireworks extravaganza, including a centerpiece displaying the International Sunday School Year theme, ignited the Saturday evening crowd’s en­ thusiasm.

A Children’s Parade and special music by a children’s choir highlighted Friday morning’s “Make Room for the Children” theme. Miriam Hall, director of Chil­ dren’s Ministries, urged the church to be aware of the needs of today’s children and minister effectively to them.

During the convention, 107 workshops were offered, covering subjects of in­ terest to all Christian Life and Sunday School workers.

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ceived the Citation of Merit Award resignation of Dr. John A. Knight who from the general Church of the Naza­ was elected to the Board o f General Su­ rene as an outstanding alumnus of perintendents by the 21st General As­ BNC. He has authored several books, sembly. including: Challenge in Korea, Church Dr. Gilliland accepted the position Behind the Bamboo Curtain, Revival saying he wants a new challenge. He Fires in Korea, and Sing Ye Islands. He plans to continue to serve in the pas­ has also contributed to most of the torate and as college president until a publications of the denomination. new pastor is selected. He and his wife, Adeline, have four Chairman of the BNC Board of daughters: Donna, Deborah, Darlene, Trustees at the time of his election, Dr. and Dorothy. Dr. Owens’ inauguration Gilliland has been senior pastor at is scheduled for November 20 at Ola­ Bethany First Church since 1970. Prior the, Kans., College Church. □ to this he pastored churches in Califor­ OWENS BECOMES SECOND —NN nia, Arkansas, and Texas. He was su­ PRESIDENT OF MANC perintendent of the South Texas Dis­ Dr. Donald D. Owens, 58, has ac­ trict for three years and served the cepted the position as president of general Church of the Nazarene in Mid-America Nazarene College. He in­ Kansas City as executive secretary of formed MANC Board of Trustees NYPS for four years. He presently chairman, Dr. Forrest Whitlatch, of his serves as a member of the General decision July 29. Dr. Owens was elected Board where he is Finance Department to the position by the board July 18. chairman. He is also chairman of the The former missionary fills the post Board of Pensions and of the general being vacated by the retirement of Court of Appeals. MANC founding president, Dr. R. Cur­ Dr. Gilliland will be able to serve as tis Smith, who steps down September BNC president through the current 1, 1985. quadrennium. He will be able to retain Dr. Owens holds the A.B., Th.B., and his position on the general Court of M.A. from Bethany Nazarene College, Appeals but will forfeit the General along with the M.A. and Ph.D. in cul­ Board positions he now holds once he tural anthropology from the University steps down from the pastorate. of Oklahoma in Norman. A native of Sayre, Okla., and a grad­ For the past four years he has served uate of Pasadena College, Dr. Gilliland in Metro Manila, Philippines, as re­ GILLILAND ACCEPTS and his wife, Floy, have four children: gional director of Asia in the World PRESIDENCY OF BNC Glaphre, Marsha, Ronald, and Sheri. Mission Division for the international Dr. Ponder Gilliland, 67, pastor of —NN □ Church of the Nazarene. Dr. Owens Bethany, Okla., First Church, has ac­ served as founding president of Asia- cepted election to be president of Beth­ WANDA KNOX CONTINUES Pacific Nazarene Theological Semi­ any Nazarene College. He becomes the BATTLE WITH CANCER nary in the Philippines from 1977 to ninth person to hold the office. He in­ Mrs. Wanda Knox, missionary for 1984. He was a professor at BNC from formed the BNC Board of Trustees and the Church of the Nazarene and former 1966 to 1974 and a professor at Naza­ his congregation of his decision Sun­ NWMS executive secretary, underwent rene Theological Seminary from 1974 day evening, August 4. He was elected diagnostic surgery in Kansas City, Au­ to 1981. As a missionary to Korea from to the post by the BNC Board of Trust­ gust 9. That surgery indicated that she 1954 to 1965 and again from 1971 to ees during balloting Thursday morn­ has a malignancy. Doctors, who had 1972, he established the work of the ing, August 1. been treating Mrs. Knox for cancer for Church of the Nazarene in that coun­ The choice followed hours of deliber­ more than a year, had been hopeful try and was founding president of a ation by the nominating committee that the cancer was eradicated by school for ministers, Korea Nazarene and the 48-member board. Others con­ months of chemotherapy treatment. Theological College. He began his min­ sidered during the balloting included The pioneer missionary to Papua istry as a pastor in Fairbury, Nebr. Dr. Leslie Parrott, Dr. Jacob Blanken­ New Guinea was planning to return to The recipient of the BNC Alumni ship, Dr. William Prince, Dr. Jarrell Bethany Nazarene College this fall be­ “B” Award in 1962 and 1972, Dr. Owens Garsee, Dr. Cecil Paul, and Dr. Wayne fore returning to the field. For the was honored with the NTS Service Rice. present time, she will remain in Olathe, Award in 1981. Most recently, he re­ The election was necessitated by the Kans. □ —NN

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