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Blessed Hope-Springfield New Pastor Now At Bethel-Warren Begins Ministry At Bethel-Toledo

Pastor and Mrs. R. DeBoer, Douglas, Derek, Dara, Donald Pastor Robert DeBoer began his minis­ try at Bethel Baptist, Warren in October. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and western New York and is the son of Pastor Rod Niner Pastor and Mrs. Robert DeBoer, Sr., Beginning the new year as pastor of formerly of Kenton and Hubbard, Ohio. Bethel Baptist, Toledo is Rev. Rod Niner. Pastor DeBoer received his B.A. in Bible Pastor Niner is an Ohio boy returning from Bob Jones University in 1965 and honyj. Having grown up in southern Ohio, his Masters of Divinity from Grand Rap- saved at' the age of 8, and active in Grace iua Baptist Seminary in 1969. Baptist, Minford, he now returns to serve Pastor DeBoer’s ministry has been both the Lord in his home state. in the mid-west and New England. He Pastor Niner graduated from Ohio State Pastor and Mrs. Barry Haley and Family served two years as an assistant pastor in University in 1972 with a Bachelors de­ In December, Blessed Hope Baptist in Springfield found their new pastor, Barry Haley Indianapolis, Indiana, five years as pastor gree. However, the Lord directed into His corning on the field. of the First Baptist Church of Rowley, service and Pastor Niner furthered his This is Pastor Haley s first pastorate. He was saved in 1971 and three years after his con­ Massachusetts, and seven years as pastor education at Grace Theological Seminary version, he began attending Faithway Baptist College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He graduated of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Ells­ and graduated in 1975. Some four years r°m Faith way and East Michigan University in 1978. He then taught in the high school worth, Maine. he served as Director of Christian Educa­ at Faithway, started a Christian School in Canan City, Colorado, and then ministered to Mrs. Mary DeBoer, who is also a P.K., tion at Berean Bible Church in Columbus, youth in the church in which he was saved in Warren, Michigan. was born in Maine and raised in upstate Indiana. Then in 1979, he became the So Pastor Haley is not only new to Blessed Hope, but new to Ohio. As the picture indi­ New York. She is talented in the areas of pastor of Bible Baptist Church, Naper­ cates, Pastor and Mrs. Haley have six children. We welcome them to the Fellowship of the Christian Education and music. They met ville, Illinois. Pastor Niner is also a ventril­ Hhio Churches. at Bob Jones University and were married oquist which has given him opportunity in 1965. The DeBoer’s have four chil­ to minister in many churches. dren: Douglas, 13; Derek, 11; Dara, 9; Pastor Niner’s wife, Lynn is also from Brothers Serving In Ohio and Donald, age 7. Ohio. They have two children: Dawn Tina, age 4 and Jeffrey Robert, age 1. At First. Bowlina Green At Berea Baptist They look with anticipation to the work Byesville Youth Pastor at Bethel. Calvary Baptist Church, Byesville now has Larry Allen as Youth Pastor and Di­ rector of Christian Education. He came to Byesville by way of New York and Cedar- ville College, having graduated in June of 1982. Brother Allen’s background reads al­ most like a book. Brought up in a Catho­ lic home but with parents who ques­ tioned and studied and became involved, they became involved in the First Baptist Church of North Tonawanda, New York and were saved. Larry came to Cedarville Mr. David Spink Mr. Kenneth Spink in 1972 with, as he says, “no direction in Having served his internship at First Berea Baptist Church, Berea, announces my life” and stayed for almost two years but then dropped out to work. He be­ ”aPtist, Bowling Green, David Spink now the calling of Kenneth J. Spink of Clarks Larry Allen returns as Youth Pastor. came active in his local church and this Summit, Pa., to be Assistant to the Pas­ Lord led him back to, Cedarville in 1978 Have is a 1982 graduate of Baptist tor, the Rev. Derwin G. Hauser, for increased his desire to serve the Lord. So "ible College. He grew up in Belfast, New thru this experience and conviction, the as a Bible major. During this time, he met Youth Ministries beginning November his wife, Beverly. Again, because of eco­ ^°rk. He has served as a MAPer in Brazil 17. and with the Defender “5” Athletic Gos- nomic difficulties, it was necessary to Deborah Stuenzi, who is also a Baptist leave Cedarvjlle but in 1981 he and his j*el Team. In 1979 and 1981, Dave won Mr. Spink graduated from Baptist Bible graduate. wife returned to Cedarville and he com­ he MVP award for soccer at B.B.C., Bible College, Clarks Summit, with a Mrs. Spink expects to be active, es­ pleted his senior year. So now he finds V'here he also played basketball. He plays BRE degree. As a student, he was an pecially in the area of music and is himself at Byesville. Himpet, trombone, and also sings. active leader, participated in sports, planning for a children’s choir. Brother Allen and his wife have a First Baptist is looking forward to his and traveled with the Collegian Brass. The Spinks will reside at 322 Sprague daughter, Brenda,-who is now 1V4 years irk in g with Pastor Vine. He was recently married to the former Road in Berea. old.. 2 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1B83 Know Your Council The John Representative’s Greening, Spot Treasurer A brand new face on the Council of 12 is John Greening, Pastor of Southgate Baptist Church, Springfield, Ohio. By A year has passed!!!! “brand new” we mean that he has never We seldom mention our activities in this column. Those of you who attended Annual served on the Council before. (How could Conference received a copy of our report for the first nine months. But just a brief word he? He’s so young and, as we saw at the here. annual conference, quite ‘precocious’.) This first year has been a busy one. As you know, we began in January, 1982 and Pastor Greening has probably a dis­ worked a good deal at the beginning on the O.I.B. and made some changes there. With tinction that few pastors could claim. He this, taking meetings in the churches, calling on pastors, and endeavoring with the Council is the eighth generation in a row in the of treasurer (as you see, this seems to of 12 to solidify the O.A.R.B.C. family serving in the pastorate. With that, be his ‘forte’ or maybe he was drafted in We appreciate the invitations to minister in the churches, having been in over 40 we quote his statement concerning his both places). He presently is Chairman of churches this year and visiting with more than 120 pastors. This, of course, racked up call to the Lord’s service: the Southwest Area Pastors’ Fellowship. the miles and, because of the income to the Association, we have curtailed our pastor “My dad probably had the greatest in­ Southgate Baptist continues to move visits until we are in an area where this is not completed. Since Annual Conference, we fluence in my life as it relates to the ahead under the leadership of Pastor have been in the office only on Thursday and Friday each week. During these past days pastorate. His constant example and Greening. They just recently voted to we have had 7 four-day Bible Conferences. Most of our Sundays thru May are filled and love for the ministry was a great testi­ enter into a building program to enlarge already September, October, and November are filling for the fall. mony. Growing up in a pastor’s home the facilities to meet the growth of the work. You might be interested that We are thankful when you say to us, “We are praying for you.” We are thankful when drew me to the Lord’s work rather John’s father is a member of his church we see in your bulletin and prayer bulletin that you are encouraged to “pray for the State than away from it. My last year in high and encourages and helps in the work at Representative.” During this past year we have worked with a number of churches seek­ school and the first couple of years in Southgate. ing pastors and with men seeking to serve the Lord in the churches. college were ones in which I sensed God’s will for my life that I serve Him His favorite Bible verse isPsalm 110:97: We give you this brief report. If you are not at Annual Conference but would like a “Oh, how love I thy law! It is my med­ copy of our printed report, let us know and we will mail you a copy. as a pastor.” Southgate is Pastor Greening’s first pas­ itation all the day.” TWO WORDS ABOUT THE O.I.B. torate. He has been there for 4 fours. Pastor Greening has the aim of continu­ Word One — Previous to this, he served 3 years as ing his schooling and doing some writing You will notice that this issue of the O.I.B. is a combined issue - December/January. Youth Pastor at Walnut Ridge Baptist, in the future but also to be a “faithful The Council of 12 has approved printing of 8 issues during this Association year. Of Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Bap­ steward of the resources and abilities God course this was recommended because of the lack of income to the paper and to the tist Bible College, Clarks Summit and has given me.” Association. So the next two issues will also be combined issues - February/March, April/ attended Baptist Bible School of Theol­ Of his beginning as a member of the May. June will be a single issue; July/August, combined; September and October, single ogy with also some summer work at Trin­ Council of 12 he states: issues. ity Evangelical Divinity School. He con­ “I am humbled and honored to serve You should be aware that this presents problems. We may have to be selective in our tinues with independent studies with Bap­ as a member of the Council. God has copy because we will not be able to put as much in the combined issues as we normally tist Bible School of Theology. given us a great fellowship of churches. put in two single issues. We will do our best to put all the news we receive in so keep your Mrs. Greening (Daria) was bom and We must ‘endeavor to keep the unity articles and bulletins coming. raised in Ohio in a Christian home. She of the Spirit in the bond of peace.’ Word Two — • graduated from Bowling Green State Uni­ then to reach out aggressively as never How about sending a gift for the O.I.B.? If income would increase, we could add issues versity and taught in the elementary before in this decade of opportunity to during this year. Again we work with numbers. IF 100 of our churches sent $25.00 per grades at Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy. see people saved, discipled, and assimi­ month, we would operate in the black. IF each church would send 22 cents for each copy The Greenings have two children; Scott, lated into our churches.” they receive, we would operate in the black. age 4 and Andrea, age IV2 . We are happy to introduce John Green­ Brother Greening also serves on the ing to you and, as always, seek your pray­ DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Board of Baptist Children’s Home and er support for him and the other mem­ You will find the column in this issue. Please cut it out and place it with your directory bers of the Council of 12. contained in the November issue. We regret these errors and the printing of one side of Family Ministries of Ohio in the capacity the directory upside down. We’ll do better next year, I hope. $500,000 or more per year ADDRESS - REMEMBER Bibles International “BIG”-Bibles International O. A.R.B.C. Giver-The $10.00 per month P. O. Box 28221 Editor’s Note: plan Columbus, Ohio 43228 Bible Bank Plan-Their banks Yes, your support and gifts can be sent to this box - This will save time and save our A new venture needs to be highlighted. Many of you have heard recently of Bibles International. are made available to you. treasurer mailing them on to the bookkeeper. This is a new outreach of Baptist Mid-Missions- 2. Church Involvement ABOUT DON MOFFAT Certainly it merits consideration of all of our Regular monthly support thru Many of you heard that he was again having some trouble with his leg. Our latest word churches. We summarize for you the printed Missionary Budget is that he is doing better. He has kept his meeting schedule and, of course, with a purpose. Bibles International Sunday-one j sovereign God has meetings planned in Florida for January and February - wouldn’t you Sunday per year-Bibles Interna­ know that would happen! . “If you are looking for the most chal­ tional has material for such a j lenging task in the world you could do Sunday A LITTLE HUMOR - for God, it would be found in the provi­ Already Bibles International has 16 “ Said an anxious wife as she watched her husband fishing in a bucket of water in the sion of the Scripture for it gives light and translations considered for printing. To | middle of the living room: ‘I’d take him to a psychiatrist, but we really need the fish.’ ” dispels the spiritual darkness of the do this would take $ 1,000,000.00. world.” Pastor and churches-Here is an opport­ “ ....When you give directly to the distri­ unity never before available through our The Ohio Independent Baptist bution of the Word of God...you give to a Regular Baptist Mission Agencies. 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The last issue of the O.l. B. contains the MINFORD 45653 (614)820-2708 church directory. There were some errors and Madison Baptist Church omissions. Rather than correct lines, we list Box 207 (mail) churches where errors occurred. Please place James C. Tussey, pastor this column with your directory so it will be T H E by PATRICIA CON ANT current. PORTSMOUTH 45662 (614)456-4028 AKRON 44314 (216)745-3619 First Missionary BaptistChurch of Eden Park First Baptist Church of Kenmore R.R. No. 6 BUTTON FAMILY 2306 Eighteenth St. S.W. Box 347-A (mail) Walter Shuckert, pastor Bill Cord, pastor *Of) k id s ALBANY 45710 (614)698-3163 ROCHESTER 44090 (216)647-4261 Albany Baptist Church Rochester Baptist Church 26 State Street, R 681 207 State Street, North Box 357 (mail) David C. Dunkin, pastor Gerald D. Phipps, pastor 9:30/10:30/7:00/W-7:00 Danger, Thin Ice 9:30/10:30/6:30/W-7:00 SPRINGFIELD 45503 (513)399-2885 “I don’t think we should skate here,” Bobby BELLEFONTAINE 43311(513)592-1561 Blessed Hope Baptist Church Button said to Sam Harper. “Look at the sign.” First Regular Baptist Church 315 S. Kensington Place Madriver and Columbus St. Barry Haley, pastor The sign on the frozen creek said, “Danger, Thin 859 Crestview Drive (mail) TOLEDO 43615 (419)385-4373 Ice.” Jesse C. Howell Jr., pastor “Aw, they probably posted that sign before it got Bethel Baptist Church 4621 Glendale Avenue so cold. The creek’s plenty solid enough for us to CANTON 44706 (216)477-6568 skate now.” Rodney Niner, pastor Perry Baptist Church 9:30/ 10:45/6:00/W-7:00 “It gets pretty deep here,” Bobby said. “What if it 2425 Perry Drive S.W. was too thin? We could drown.” 156 Aultman Ave., N.W. (mail) TOLEDO (419)698-8809 “Don’t be such a Traidy cat.’ ” Sam teased. “Are Gordon H. Roloff, pastor Maranatha Baptist Church you coming or not?” 9:30/10:30/6:00/W-7:30 532 Woodville Road - 5424 Bayshore Rd.-Oregon,43616(mail) Bobby nodded and sat down on the snowy bank to CHILLICOTHE 45601 (614)774-;3202 David W. Walborn, pastor tie his skates. “You go on Sam, I’ll be there in a min­ Calvary Baptist Church ute,” he called. 1530 Western Ave. WADSWORTH 44281 (216)239-1 539 410 Chestnut Street (mail) Fellowship Baptist Church (Youngs Corners) Sam tried the ice. It seemed frozen enough. Gary Norris, pastor 5026 Ridge Road “Bobby, come on,” he shouted. “This is great.” 9:30/10:30/7:00/W-7:00 Timothy Wright, pastor Thin lines began to form on the ice under Sam’s skates. Bobby noticed them as he COLUMBUS 43204 (614)274-2687 9:45/11:00/7:00/W.-7:30 stepped onto the ice. Immanuel Baptist Church WADSWORTH 44281 (216)825-3912 “ Say Sam,” he called, “I’m not sure this will hold both of us.” 3417 Palmetto Street at Derrer Rd. Community Baptist Church “Oh, stop your worrying.” Sam said. “Come on.” William E. Abernathy, pastor 735 South Main Just then Bobby heard a crack, and before he could call out, Sam fell through the 9:30/10:45/7:00/W-7:30 Box 53 (mail) hole that had opened in the ice. For a minute, Bobby could not see Sam. Then his DEFIANCE 43512 (419)393-2600 YOUNGSTOWN 44511 (216)792-6781 hand came up through the hole. Bobby pulled, but the hole kept getting larger. Faith Baptist Church Boardman Baptist Temple St. Rd. 111 & Hammersmith Rd. 1207 Shields Road Finally, Sam and Bobby managed to make it onto the ice and back to the creek Box 244 (mail) YOUNGSTOWN 44505 (216)759-3237 bank. 9:30/10:30/7:00/W-7:00 Sam’s leg was hurt so Bobby ran to get Mr. Harper. They returned with blankets Freedom Baptist Church for Sam. Mr. Harper put the blankets around Sam’s shoulders. He and Bobby FOSTORIA 44830 (419)435-4158 24 Goldie Road helped Sam to his feet. Fostoria Baptist Church 2807 Oak St. Ext. (mail) 524 West Lytle St. Stephen J. Curtis, pastor “Why did you skate here son?” Mr. Harper said. “The sign told you it was danger­ Box 1005 (mail) ous. Didn’t you see it?” Vernon K. Billington, pastor “I saw it,” Sam said. “I guess I just didn’t believe it was true.” 9:30/10:30/6.00/W-7:30 Boys and girls, there are many people who are “walking on thin ice.” GALLOWAY 43119 (614)878-1686 8 th Church They read the Bible, and do not believe its words are true. They read that they Alton Road Baptist Church 1199 Alton Rd. Ministries must accept the Lord as their Saviour, or they will not be able to go to heaven with J. Thomas Waldo, pastor Him when they die. 10:00/11:00/6:00/W-7:00 Institute There is a real danger in not believing what is written in God’s Word. LAGRANGE 44050 (216)355-4015 The Bible says: First Baptist Church Liberty and Church Streets Box 136 (mail) “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, Verily, I say unto thee, Except a man Dennis Gilbert, pastor be bom again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 11:00/10:00/6:00/W-7:00

I Emmanuel Baptist Church Emmanuel-Toledo “Goal To Go” * Toledo, Ohio Parents Seminar NFL players were on strike this Octo­ Pastor Pete Mothershead, pastor of vis­ ber, but the team from Emmanuel Bap­ itation, organized a Booster’s Club which PRACTICAL TRAINING Grace Baptist, Westlake tist Church in Toledo, Ohio was playing met for visitation each Thursday evening. to win! Emmanuel was involved in a Sun­ The Boosters’ average of 275 people out FOR DEVELOPING A November 15-19 were the dates of a day School contest with Inter-City Bap­ for visitation during the five Thursdays of GROWING, EVANGELISTIC week-long Parents Seminar at Grace Bap­ tist Church of Allen Park, Michigan. Em­ the contest played a major role in Em­ CHURCH WITH A tist Church, Westlake. The Seminar was manuel chose a football theme for the manuel’s victory. There was a great effort BALANCED MINISTRY open to parents with children of all ages “Goal to Go” Sunday School attendance put forth by each division and teacher to in the home. The aim of the Seminar was building campaign. make this contest a time of trying to MARCH 12-17, 1983 to aid parents in their relationship with Emmanuel’s team was well organized reach absentees and unsaved people. their children. Over 70 parents attended, under the leadership of Jeff Worthen, Great spiritual victories were also won some even from outside the church. Sunday School Superintendent. A “Kick­ during the contest with 23 decisions for Off” banquet was held to generate excite­ Christ, 3 for public profession, 8 for bap­ On Monday evening, Youth Pastor Dave ment and a winning spirit for the contest. tism and church membership, and 4 other Marks spoke on the topic, “Parent as Sunday School teachers participated in decisions. The Lord’s blessing was sensed Communicator.” Tuesday evening, Becky pep rallies led by pastoral staff members. in a special way as the church rallied be­ and Ron Coriell spoke on “Parent as Dis­ General Manager and Starting Quarter­ hind the contest and it will undoubtedly ciplinarian.” Wednesday, Pastor Bums back, Dr. Ernest Pickering, urged the produce continued blessings in the days addressed the issue, “Parent as Example.” team to victory aided by his cheerleaders, to come. Ernest Pickering ThD. Reginald Matthews D.D. Thursday evening, two films with Dr. the staff wives. PASTOR GUEST SPEAKER Howard Hendricks were viewed, titled The contest was off to a tremendous “The Christian Home” and “Discipline start on First Down Sunday, October 3, HELP WANTED! in the Home.” For the final session, Dr. with 1525 in attendance. Next came In­ COST $50.00 David Moore spoke on “Parent as Spirit­ terception Sunday with 1560. Halftime Couple or single person ual Leader.” Sunday was a combined service of special for houseparent position SPECIAL NOTE: music with an attendance of 1632. The in group home. New material is offered each year The young people of the church pro­ fourth Sunday was Touchdown Sunday in our Institute so we welcome those CONTACT: vided babysitting during this week. Par­ (1520) followed by Victory Sunday on who have attended previously. ents commented: “This was great,” October 31. Victory Sunday was cele­ Regular Baptist “Much better than I ever expected,” “I brated with the highest attendance in the Children’s Agency FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE: wish I had heard this ten years ago.” contest of 1794, bringing the total points St. Louis, Ml 48880 Church Ministries Institute Grace Baptist, because of the response, to 1062, which represented that many Phone (517) 681-2171 4207 Laskey Road Toledo, Ohio 43623 is considering another Parents Seminar people over the average attendance of (419) 473-3280 next year. October, 1981. 4 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1983 NOTICE STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12,1970; SECTION 3685; TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, MANAGEMENT & CIRCULATION OF THE CAMPUS COMPASS OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST published monthly (except combined is­ sues December-January, February-March, COLLEGE NEWS April-May, July-August) at 30 S. Oak St., London, Ohio 43140, for September 1983. At the same meeting a special offering A special seminar for women is sched­ uled for Wednesday at the 1:30 hour. September 1983. was received for the purpose of replacing 1. The names and addresses of the pub­ chalkboards in as many FBBC classrooms- Mrs. Earlene Lindsey speaks on “Mining lisher and editor are: Denver Baptist as possible. The new 4’x8’ chalkboards Bible Treasures for Yourself.” Publisher-The Ohio Association of Regular will replace handmade ones that have be­ Baptist Churches, P.O. Box 28221, Bible College come unsatisfactory for classroom work. NEW DEAN INSTALLED Columbus, Ohio 43228 The Iowa State Ladies’ Fellowship has The Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary Editor-William A. Brock, Columbus, Ohio and Seminary undertaken many large projects through formally installed Professor James M. 2. The owner is (if owned by a corporation, its names and address must be stated and 1200 Miramonte St. Broomfield, CO. 80020 the years. FBBC is again a priviledged Grier, Jr., as dean in a January 14 cere­ recipient of their generosity for God’s also immediately thereunder the names and Denver Baptist Bible College is cele- mony held in the Leon J. Wood Seminary addresses of stockholders owner or holding bra ting its 30 th Anniversary this year, glory. Building Auditorium. Professor Grier is 1 percent of more or total amount of stock. The school was founded in 1952 by STALEY LECTURE SERIES the third seminary dean in the 42 year If not owned by a corporation, the names Pastor Sam Bradford of the Beth Eden Dr. David L. Moore, pastor of Cedar history of the school, following Dr. Leon and addresses of the individual owners Baptist Church in Denver. Dr. William Hill Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio, will J. Wood (1951-1973) and Dr. Warren must be given. If owned by a partnership or Fusco is the fifth president of the school. be the guest speaker for the Staley Dis­ Faber (Acting Dean, 1973-1982). other unincorporated firm, its name and Over 700 churches across the country address, as well as that of each individual tinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Pro­ member, must be given). have joined in recognizing this anni­ Professor Grier is presently a Th.D. gram at FBBC,-January 25-27, 1983. Dr. candidate at Grace Theological Seminary. The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist versary. 84,000 bulletin inserts were sent Moore will speak in chapel daily and in Churches, Box 28221 Columbus, Ohio 43228 out to .these churches. Many of these He holds a Th.M. from Westminster Theo­ several pastoral classes as well as being logical Seminary, a M. Div. from Grace 3. The known bondholders, mortgages, and churches have responded with an offering other security holders owning or holding 1 available for interviews. Theological Seminary, and a Th. B. from for the school-. percent or more of total amount of bond, The school’s newly established found­ Baptist. Bible College of Clarks Summit, mortgages, or other securities are: ation, the Kinsmen Foundation, held Pennsylvania. As a Westminster student None. a kick-off banquet in October. Over Grand Rapids he received the James H. Montgomery 4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in cases $23,000.00 was pledged to the found­ Fellowship. Grier is a member of the where the stockholder of security holder appears upon the books of the company as ation. The income for the foundation Ohio Philosophical Association, the So­ Baptist College ciety of Christian Philosophers, the Amer­ trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the will be used to meet the needs of the name of the person or corporation for school. A second banquet was scheduled ican Philosophical Society, the Evangeli­ and Seminary cal Theological and Philosophical Socie­ whom such trustee is acting; also the state­ for Indianapolis in December. ments in the two paragraphs show the 1001 East Beltline Ave. N.E., ties, and the Ohio Academy of Religion. The trustees recently adopted a project affiant’s full knowledge and belief as to the Grand Rapids, Mich, 49505 _ to raise $70,000.00 for the school. Each Prior to assuming his duties at the Sem­ circumstances and conditions under which trustee has assumed the personal respons­ CONFERENCE SCHEDULE inary in July 1982, Professor Grier was stockholders and security holders who do ibility of a portion of that amount. ANNOUNCED not appear upon the books of the company Associate Professor of Philosophy at as trustees hold stock and securities in a The annual Harvest Banquet had a The Grand Rapids Baptist College and Cedarville College, Cedarville, Ohio, from capacity other than that of a bona fide record attendance of nearly 600. At Seminary’s 24th Annual Bible Conference 1969 to 1982. During that time he was owner. the banquet the Partners for Progress is scheduled for February 21-25. A full elected Faculty Member of the Year 5. The average number of copies of each program was presented. The goal of slate of excellent speakers includes (1970) and was chosen by the alumni for issue of this publication sold or distributed; Partners for Progress is 1,000 partners, Howard Sugden, Warren Wiersbe, Dan Ge- the Distinguished Education Award through the mails or otherwise, to paid each giving $100.00 or more annually latt, Warren Faber, John White, Jr., and J. (1981). He has given lecture series on subscribers during the 12 months pre­ to the school. ethical, philosophical, and theological ceding the date shown above was: (this in­ Don Jennings, with alumni speaker Norm formation is required by the act of June 11, These recent projects enable the school Nicklas. James Reese is conference song- topics in colleges and seminaries in the to project a balanced budget for its 1960 to be included in all statements re­ leader with Ruth Woolpert at the organ. U.S. and Canada. Grier draws pastoral ex­ gardless of frequency of issue). current fiscal year. In addition to morning (9:25-12:15) perience from 13 years of interim pas­ 10,150. and evening (7:15-9:00) general sessions, toral and Bible conference ministry while The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist 1:30 clinics and 3:30 seminars cover- at Cedarville College. He also held pastor­ Churches-Publisher • timely topics. Seminars include the fol­ ates at two Michigan Baptist Churches for Faith Baptist lowing: a total of ten years before going to Cedar­ Bible College The Theology o f Counseling with ville. PREFERRED RISK INS. CO. Dr. Victor Matthews (M-W) The Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary is W e specialize in 1900 n.w. Fourth St., Ankeny, IA. 50021 A Prophet’s View of God with a graduate center of world missions and • Auto STATE LADIES’ PROJECTS Dr. Howard Burkeen (M-Th) church ministries offering three graduate • Church The Iowa State Ladies’ Fellowship re­ Gaining an Appreciation for God’s , degrees. The Master of Divinity, the Mas­ cently took on the project of a shower World with Mr. Ray Gates (T-Th) ter of Religious Education, and the Mas­ • Home for the FBBC guest apartments. FBBC Saving the Family with ter of Theology degrees are available in . • Life supplies guest housing for speakers, board Dr. Dan Stevens (T-Th) • two, three, and four-year programs. The • Health members and other overnight visitors. For Daily clinic sessions include the follow­ Seminary, which developed from an even­ some time there has been a need to re­ ing: ing Bible Institute opened in 1941, shares Insurance for NON-DRINKERS furbish the guest apartments to better Monday:Important Current Issues Confront­ a 132-acre campus with the Grand Rapids serve FBBC’s guests. ing our Churches andHowWeShould Baptist College, a four-year liberal arts YOUR “BEST BUY” Each ladies’ group across the state was Respond—Wiersbe/Sugden college offering three bachelors degrees Phelps Ins. Agency Tuesday: Fresh Perspectives in Missions-Jen- encouraged to bring items such as sheets, and two associates degrees with 18 majors 3985 Leather Stocking Trail nings/Beals (special feature: "Seconi and 25 minors. 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Op­ $50,000,” noted Brock. “We spend about portunities are provided for fellowship $35,000 for periodicals and $5,000 - with people who do not regularly meet Cedarville College $7,000 for audio visual aids.” Cedarville, Ohio 45314 together. The Day of Prayer also affords a Although the college’s 100,000th vol­ release of pressure from intense classroom ume came with rejoicing, it also focused activities. It is a way of breaking the rou­ attention on a growing problem, namely tine and getting people to share their space. needs.” “The current 20,000 square foot facil­ What do students think of the Day of ity was built for a student body of 800 Baskets full of the Thanksgiving Day Prayer? One senior said, “This is my. and a collection of only 50,000 vol­ spirit were evident in Cedarville Novem­ fourth year at Cedarville and I always en­ umes,” says Brock. “Obviously, we are ber 25 as the Cedarville College Yellow joy this break. And, I look forward to feeling the pinch with this year’s record Jackets hosted Kentucky Christian for this special time in concentrated prayer enrollment of over 1,700 students and the annual Cedarville Community Night to God.” 100,000 books.” game. Students, Faculty, and Staff are The Day of Prayer began at 8:00 A.M. admitted to the game for a donation of For the Cedarville College library it was Brock notes that the library’s goals ■in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel with a remain to build a quality collection, canned or dry food items, or a cash con­ special message on prayer given by Dr. its 100,000th volume. tribution used to buy food. More than Lynn Brock, Director of Library Ser­ offer solid services, and to expand such Manfred Kober from Faith Baptist Bible when possible. But now a primary con­ 1,000 food items were distributed the College in Ankeny, Iowa. At 9:00 A.M., vices, presented a plaque to President next day by college athletic teams to area Paul Dixon which read: sideration is planning efforts involving students met with their academic advisors either a new facility or a major expan­ families in need. Presented to Cedarville College and fellow students. They shared prayer sion. College trustees are reviewing pro­ requests and prayed for one another’s In Recognition Of Their 100,000 posals. 111 CLASSROOMS VACANT! Book Acquisition needs. At 10:00 A.M., the entire college December 3rd, 1982 Cedarville College’s library is probably family, including staff, met in the chapel Dr. Ron Grosh, Associate Professor of as old as the school itself, nearly 100 for a time of testimonies and prayer as a English, was presented with a special pin years old. It was formelry located on group. Scheduled prayer activities were lettered with the number 100,000. He Main Street in the old town library over at 11:00 A.M., but students were received this “honor” because it was his building built with funds from Andrew encouraged to continue praying in groups book order that resulted in the library’s Carnegie. Residents of Cedarville will throughout the day. record addition. remember the massive all-night effort in 1967 that saw about 35,000 volumes hand carried by college students to the TEACHER NEEDED newly completed library facility about one-half mile away. On November 17, 111 classes at Cedar­ Send Resume To: Today’s library boasts four professional ville College were cancelled. The ocassion Mr. Larry McFadden, Administrator librarians, five full-time staff, six part­ was not a president’s birthday or even a Calvary Christian School time, and eight student assistants. local holiday. But, Cedarville’s faculty, C/O Calvary Baptist Church Hart of the Cedarville College library staff Services offered include a media pro­ staff, and students believe'that this day is 1140 Rush Ave. - P.O. Box 596 p°ses near a special display that awaits the duction center, a full-time reference one of the most important days of each Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 Edition of the 100,000th book. librarian, film scheduling, plus other quarter. It is called “The Day of Prayer.” (513) 599-6847 A special window display has kept track audio visual services. The Day of Prayer began in 1953 when Offering- “Christ-Centered Learning for purchases since November 1, 1982. Cedarville is one of 3,000 libraries Cedarville became a Baptist College. Back Christ-Like Living” 'he display indicates that in 1960 Cedar- connected into the Inner Library Loan then, the entire day was given over to 'ille’s collection included just 15,000 computer system. It was used recently prayer.Currently .because of the shortness ‘G.A.R.B.C. * Grades K-7 volumes. The following years showed to send a book from Cedarville to the of time in each quarter, this observance ‘ A.C.S.I.-Member School dramatic gains: 1965 - 25,000; 1970 - British Museum in London, England. has been altered to encompass a halfday. Beka Curriculum 10,000; 1976 - 75,000; 1982 - 100,000. When can the college expect the arrival Dean of students, Donald Rickard, is ’Traditional Classrooms Brock indicated that between 3,500 of number 125,000? The library staff responsible for organizing the Day of * Elementary Education and 4,000 volumes are added each year. hopes it might come in 1987, which will Prayer. He says, “It accomplishes many Degree Required Interestingly, 85% are specifically ordered be Cedarville College’s Centennial Cele­ things. It enhances everyone’s knowledge by faculty. bration. of prayer when special speakers are Excellence In Outreach At Cedarville College

One of the many benefits of a Christian college education is the practi­ cal application of Biblical principles that are learned in the classroom. That is why at Cedarville C ollege... • Each week 64 gospel teams minister at orphanages, nursing homes, jails, rescue missions, Bible clubs, churches, on college campuses, and in a school for the mentally retarded. • Each winter, spring, and summer nearly 300 students travel worldwide to reach people for Christ in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. • Each year over 400 churches are served by our traveling gospel teams: Concert Chorale, Brass Choir, Kingsmen Quartet, Mas­ ter's Puppets, and three Swordbearers teams. At Cedarville College evangelistic fervor and faithful discipleship are more than just Christian ideals. They are realities, and thus a big part of the "Excellence Experience.”

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18 - Adult Christmas Dinner 19 - Christmas Program, "Christmas Echoes" ■ - 22 - Christmas Service A CROSS THE STATE 31 - Watchnight Family Service

CUYAHOGA FALLS Happenings Graham Road Larry Engles, paste Nov. 21 - Harvest Dinner and Early afternoon service U FROM YOUR BULLETINS 26 - Youth traveled to Midwestern Bible College i AND CALENDARS RECEIVED Michigan R DO WE RECEIVE YOURS? Dec. 3 - Teens Banquet 11 - Adult Christmas Dinner 19 - Holiday Musicale, "God Wrote the Song" C 31 - Watchnight Service Highlights Film: "High Point" DAYTON AKRON BUCYRUS County Line Carl Stephenson, past< First ’ Ernest Bloom, pastor Calvary Howard Jones, pastor Oct. 17 - Film: "Heavenly Deception" Dec. 12 - Rev. Lenny Akers Nov. 14 - Film: "God's Prison Gang” Nov. 14-19 Evangelistic meetings with Keith Kiser 19 • Special Christmas Service - Bible land slides Jan. 9 - Carl Barton, missionary to Australia Washington Heights Larry Fetzer, past 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight/Communion Service COMING: Jan. 3 0 - Cedarville College Swordbearers Nov. 3-7 - Missionary Conference 26 - Young people conducted service CANTON Norma Nulph, missionary to blacks in Cleveland Highview Joseph Chapman, pastor Grace Bill Anderson, pastor Russ Ebersole, East Administrator for A.B.W.E. Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Service of Praise & Thanksgiving Nov. 14-19 Fall Evangelistic Meetings with Ken Lynch Victor & Corinne Lakes, Trans World Radio in 28 - Old Fashioned Sunday 27 C.A.Y. Rally Swaziland Dec. 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program Film: "Heaven’s Hero" 19 - Young at Heart 1890’s Banquet AMHERST Dec. 16 - AWANA Christmas Caroling Party DUNDEE Faith Robert Barrett, pastor 19 - Choir Christmas Cantata Lakeview Robert Veenhuis, pasto Dec. 10 - Family Christmas Banquet with Dave and Darlene 26 - Special Christmas Program by Junior S.S. Depart­ Nov. 8 -12- Pastor Hayes gave devotions on station WJER Murdock . ment, "The Story of Jesus" 21- Ordination of Pastor Hayes - carry-in dinner 13 - Church Roller Skating 31 - New Year's Eve Supper and Program - present­ 25- Thanksgiving Service in morning 18 - Choir presented Holiday Musicale ation from Baptist Children's Agency Dec. 14 Women's Missionary Fellowship Mini-banquet 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program perry Gordon Roloff, pastor 19 31 - Watchnight Service Oct. 31 - Minnow Day - Film: "Sand Castles" 31 - Watchnight Nov. 7 - School Days BEDFORD COMING: Jan. 1 8 - Father/Son Banquet Bible William Davis, pastor 14 - Draw the Net Day Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Eve Service 21 - EAST LIVERPOOL Adults Progressive Christmas Dinner J. Edgar Beckley, | Speaker: Pastor Lynn Rogers Dec. 10 - Christmas Cantata, “Ring the Bells" Special guests: Northfield Baptist 19 - Dec. 17 - Christmas Banquet 28 ■ Rev. Douglas Green,missionary to Jamaica Sunday School Christmas Program 19 - Cantata Whipple Avenue John Moosey, pastor Dec. 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program, "Wonderful 21 - Caroling Harvest Sunday - gave toward missionary Christmas - Children's Christmas Program Gifts" Nov. 21 - 26 Thanksgiving Service - 24 - Christmas Cantata 25 - 31 New Year's Eve Fellowship and film Women's Missionary Union Christmas Dinner 31 - Annual Watchnight Service Dec. 6 - Speaker: Ethel Fridline on trip to Haiti BELLEFONTAINE ELIDA - Musicale: "Christmas Wonder and Worship" Ron Urban, i Calvary Barry Grahl, pastor 19 Faith 31 - Watchnight Service - New Member's Fellowship and Thanksgiving Nov. 29 - Missionary Christmas Party for the Bruce Mc­ Nov. 21 Film: "Sand Castles" Dinner Donald's 24 - Thanksgiving Eve Service Dec. 12 - Christmas Concert with Dave 8t Darlene Murdock CLEVELAND - Sunday School Teacher's Dinner 29 - Choir Christmas Cantata, "A Night to Remember" Cedar Hill David Moore, pastor Dec. 4 Ingathering Service 19 - Cantata 26 - Evangelist Al Salas Nov. 24 - - Candlelight Service 31 - New. Year's Eve Service - Film "Paradise Trail" 25 - Morning Praise Service 22 Dec. 1 - Miss Elizabeth McDonald BEREA 12 -■ Choir Christmas Musical, "King of Love” ELYRIA Berea Derwin Hauser, pastor 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program Abbe Road James Turner, pastor Nov. 21 - Reception for Pastor and Mrs. Ken Spink 31 - Watchnight Service Nov. 14-17- Fall Bible Conference with Dr. Mark Jackson, Film: "Sand Castles” president of Baptist Bible College Swordbearers Conference Dec. 4,5 COLUMBUS Dec. 12 Sunday School Christmas Program, "It's Time For All-Church spaghetti dinner Clintonville George Hattenfi?ld, pastor Christmas" . 19 - Choir Cantata, "Night of Miracles" Adult Christmas Banquet - Speaker: Pastor Dave Nov. 9 - Golden Agers - Guest music by Rhythm Band from ' 17 23 - Christmas Caroling . Linton Garden Music Center Tru it 31 - Watchnight Service Choir Christmas Cantata, "An Old Fashioned 19 - All-Church Thanksgiving Dinner 19 BERLIN HEIGHTS Janet Carroll 8t Debby Rank Christmas" Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Berlin Heights Jack McCullough, pastor ’ Dec. 3 - Ladies Missionary Christmas Dinner 24 New Year's Eve Service - Film: "Greater Than Nov. 19 - Film: "Rock: It's Your Decision" 19 - Christmas Cantata, "A Christmas Festival" 31 Watchnight Service Gold" Dec. 10-12- Bible Conference with Dr. William Brock, State 31 - • Willis Hull, pastor Representative First Royal Brass Witness 11 - Ladies Tea - Speaker: Mrs. Brock Dec. 5 Immanuel William Abernathy, pastor Adult Sunday School Christmas Banquet - Covered dish supper 11 Nov. 14 - Rev. George Myers, F.B JH.M. missionary 19 Christmas Program, " It Was Love That Gave Us 19 - Church Christmas Play 19 - Keenagers Thanksgiving .Dinner with young people 22 - Christmas caroling and fellowship Christmas" in charge 31 - Watchnight Service - Film and talent show 22 Caroling and Fellowship Dec. 19 - .Sunday School Christmas Program , 24 Candlelight and Communion Service BLANCHESTER Choir Christmas Cantata 31 Watchnight Service First Bradley Quick, pastor 31 - Watchnight Services Jan. 2 Annual Day of Prayer Nov. 13 - Bus Survey Film: "Sand Castles” Dec. 7 - Christmas Missionary Banquet Maranatha EUCLID Dwayne Frank and Cedarville College Students Nov. 24 - Special Thanksgiving and Communion Service with Euclid-Nottingham D. E. McClintick, pastor gave report on Red China . Rev. David Warren Nov. 12 - AWANA Dad/Lad Spaghetti Dinner b l u f f t o n Dec. 19 - Rev. William Brock, State Representative 25 - Morning Thanksgiving and Praise Service Riley Creek Harold Guthrie, pastor - Adult & Children's Choirs Christmas Program, Dec. 17 - Christmas Party for Deacons and Wives Nov. 21 - Thanksgiving Banquet . "Gather 'Round The CHRISTmas Tree" 21-22- Presented live outdoor dramatization of Christmas Speaker: Jack McGuckin 26&Jan. 2 - Dr. Wm. Brock Story Dec. 5 - Dan Hardin Family in concert Dec. 29 - Mr. Gary Candlesh, Spurgeon College 12 - Christmas Cantata COMING: Jan. 8i Feb.: Joyce Landorf Film Series FAIRBORN 15 - George Collins Memorial Tom Wright, pastor Grand Avenue Randall Tate, pastor 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program Nov. 24 - Special Thanksgiving Musical, "Collection of Dec. 5 - Dedication Service for new Allen Organ 22 - Church-wide Christmas prayer and caroling time ' Praise" Guest artist: Professor Karl Stahl, Cedarville Dec. 5 - Dr. William Brock,State Representative 12 - Cantata, "Night of Miracles" BOWLING GREEN Fellowship Phillip Vine, pastor 8 - Teen Choir presented "A Certain Small Shepherd" First Cantata at Maranatha Christian School Nov. 14 - Film: "Heavenly Deception" - Dan and Debbie Winters, missionaries to Japan FINDLAY 15 - Ladies Missionary Fellowship - Slide presentation with A.B.W.E. Calvary Richard Snavely, pastor of Entner's work in the Philippines 19 - Young People's Christmas Cantata Dec. 21 - Dorcas Missionary Circle - Speakers: the Culley's 23 - Harvest Supper 31 - Watchnight Service from Taiwan BROOK PARK Jan. 5 - Rev. George Myers, F.B.H.M. missionary to W. 23 - Teen Christmas Caroling 28-30- Operation Zero '82 for Teens with speaker: Rev. Mid-Brook David Knudson, pastor Virginia Dec. 5-10 - Evangelistic Meetings with Keith Kaiser Pine Hills Loren Schenck, pastor R. B. Onelette 11 - Annual Christmas Dinner Dec. 18 - Children's Christmas Party First Richard Pettitt, pastor Nov. 21 - Thanksgiving Sunday - Harvest Offering 15 - Missionary Ted Dencher 22 - Candlelight Christmas Celebration Jan. 9 - Workshop on Prayer with Dr. William Brock COMMERCIAL POINT Fellowship Time Welch Road Leslie Newell, pastor Dec. 12 - Sunday School Christmas Program BRUNSWICK 19 - Children’s Christmas Program, "Christmas Is First U<>n Matheny, pastor Nov. 14 - Old Fashioned Sunday - Potluck Dinner - Old Fashioned dress Jesus" Nov. 14 - Guest Soloist, Mr. Daryl Few 23 .- Special Thanksgiving Service and Pie Social - Choir Christmas Music, "The Prince of Peace" 20-23 - Conference with Dr. Paul Tassel I, National Rep­ Dec. 12 - Christmas Card Delivery Box - Junior youngf 31 - New Year's Eve Service - Film: "A Living resentative of G.A.R.B.C. people as postmen Treasure" 20 - Thanksgiving Fellowship Supper THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1983 7 f o r t o r ia LANCASTER NORTHFIELD Fostoria Vernon Billington, pastor Calvary Kirby Lancaster, pastor Northfield Lynn Rogers, pastor Nov. 7 - Sunday Evening service time changed from 7:00 to Nov. 24 - Special Service of Thanksgiving Dec. 11 - Annual Adult 6:00 Holiday Social, "The Sounds of Dec. 22 - Cantata, "God's Love G ift" Christmas' 10 - Harvest Dinner with guests. Rev. and Mrs. Paul 23 - Christmas Caroling Dave and Darlene Murdock Margraff, F.B.H.M. missionaries 26 - Candlelight Communion Service 19 - Christmas Program D ec. 5 - Fellowship Dinner - Winners of Fall Harvest con­ LEMOYNE 22 - Senior High All-Nighter . test were guests Lemoyne Charles Alexander, pastor 24 - Cantata, "Christmas Is Love" and Candlelight 11 - Teen Breakfast Oct. 31 - Pastor and Mrs. Alexander's 20th year anniversary Service 19 - Christmas Special, "The Angels Sang" in ministry. Potluck Dinner and special afternoon 31 - Watchnight Service Deacons, Pastors and Wives Fellowship program with guests, messages, gifts, albums of Jan. 2 - Charles Monroe, Ohio Children's Home and Family 26 - Candlelight Service letters and photos. Ministries 31 - Watchnight Service - Film: "So Many Voices" Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Service 10 - Family Skate Night g a l io n 28 - Dr. Roland McCune NORWALK - Rev. David Seaver First John Dantuma, pastor Calvary James McClain, Jr., pastor Dec. 19 - Nov. 7 - Dr. W. Absalom with C.O.M.E. Christmas Program, "The Prince of Peace Is Born" Nov. 21 - Missionary Jerry Eaton 11 - Adult "Come As You Are" party LONDON Dec. 19 - Christmas Program 17 - Thanksgiving Dinner with Al Salas and Family Grace David Morris, pastor 26 - Choir Cantata, "Down From His Glory" Dec. 19 - Choir Cantata: a multi-media presentation Nov. 20 - Thanksgiving Supper - Speaker: Pastor Les; Newell, 31 - New Year's Eve Service - Film: "Ordinary Guy" 22,23 - Christmas Program, "Christmas in Bethlehem" F.B.H.M. NORWOOD g a l l ip o l is 21 - Rev. Lenny Seidel, message and piano Norwood Lee Fullmer, pastor Dec. 9 - Christmas Caroling Faith Lynn Lahaie, pastor Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Service 19 - Nov. 14-21 Evangelistic Meetings with Norm Sharbaugh Special Christmas Service Dec. 5 - Mr. William Glen, candidate as Youth and Music 24 - Thanksgiving Eve Service 31 - New Year's Eve Fellowship Pastor Dec. 4 - Christmas Banquet Film: "Enlighten My Darkness" 19 - Musical Program, "Celebration of the Birthday of LORAIN 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program, "What Will the King" You Do For Him?" Fellowship Frank Chittock, pastor Cantata, "Love Transcending" Nov. 23 - 24 - Christmas Eve Service by candlelight Harvest Time Dinner 31 Watchnight Service - Film: "Flame in the Wind" 31 - New Year's Eve Service Dec. 12 - Open House at Parsonage OBERLIN 14 - First Joseph Godwin, pastor Ladies Missionary Christmas Dinner - Speaker: Camden Calvin Searles, pastor Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Dinner and Service Mrs. Joy Cuthbertson Oct. 31 Harvest Sunday, Western style - Planned Lunch and Dec. 8 - Bill Burleson with slides of China 19 - Christmas Program, "Beyond the Manger" western dress 12 - Special surprise birthday party for Pastor Godwin 20,21 - Teen Ski Trip Nov. 14 Pastor Searles showed slides of trip to Hong Kong 24 - 14 - Ladies Missionary Christmas Dinner - Speaker: Christmas Eve Service and Philippines Mrs. Nancy Storm,Scioto Hill Camp 31 - Watchnight Service - Film: "The Miracle Goes On" Dec. 12 Rev. Ron England, missionary appointee to Hawaii 19 - Cantata, "Joyous News of Christmas" M cDo n a l d ORANGE VILLAGE First q a l l o w a y Thomas Brennan, pastor Bethlehem John Fleck, pastor Dec. 7 - Alton Road Ladies Fellowship Christmas Program Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving "Praise Service" Thomas Waldo, pastor 19 - Christmas Play, "Nights of Faith" Nov. 24 - "Thanksgiving Pie and Praise" Dec. 14 - Choir sang at Randall Mall 21 - Adult Christmas Fellowship Dec. 5 - Installation Service and Reception for Pastor and 22 - Candlelight Service 24 - Candlelight Service Mrs. Waldo 31 - Watchnight Service - Film: "Brother Enemy" 28 - Teen Holiday and ski trip 10 - Annual Christmas Fellowship PAINESVILLE 31 - Watchnight Service 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program Calvary William Plough, pastor Film: "First Fruits" 31 Watchnight Service Nov. 25 - Morning Thanksgiving Service Jan. . Pastor George and Betty Myers are going to begin MEDINA Dec. 12 - Sunday School Christmas Program a new work in Buckhannon, West Virginia First L. Max Deffenbaugh, pastor 14 - Ladies Christmas Banquet - Speaker: Miss Sallie Nov. 14 - Gr a f t o n Grand Rapids Baptist College Symphonic Band McElwain, secretary to Dr. Ben Kendrick,B.M.M. Dec. 5 - Midview Thayne Bodenmiller, pastor Dr. Paul Dixon, president of Cedarville College 19 - Choir Christmas Concert, "King of Love" 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program, "Christmas-Do 22 - Christmas Candlelight Service Dec. 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program, "Norton You Remember?" Noroom' 23 - Choir presented Concert at Chardon Baptist 21 - 22 Candlelight Choir Service Mrs. Albert Johnson, "Experiences and Impress­ PATASKALA ions in China" 23 Christmas Caroling Bethel Kenneth Romig, pastor 25 - Christmas Morning Service with the Deffenbaugh 31 Watchnight Banquet and Service Nov. 24 - Hosted combined Thanksgiving Service with East- Family brook, Reynoldsburg and Walnut Creek, Baltimore Gr e e n v i l l e 31 - Watchnight Service - Film: "Jill" Faith Dec. 12 - R w . George Myers, F.B.H.M. missionary to West Lloyd Learned, pastor Jan. 16 - Ray Shelhorn Virginia Nov. 19,20 Sacred Piano Concert and Meetings with Lenny MINFORD 19 - Christmas Program, "Christmas Eve at Home" Seidel Grace Harry Ramsey, pastor PORT CLINTON Dec. 5 - Began Christmas Card "Mail Box" for church Nov. 21 - Anniversary Celebration Grace Paul Margraff, pastor families 24 - Special Thanksgiving Service Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Offering Sunday to pay off land 19 - Sunday School Christmas Party Dec. 17 - Christmas Banquet Dec. 27 Adult Christmas Party - Choir Christmas Cantata MOGADORE 18 Progressive Christmas Dinner for Teens 31 - Watchnight Service Mogadore 19 Christmas Program Film: "Tanglewoods Secret" Hoyt Douglas, pastor Dec. 5 - Children's Church Program, 'Things God Wants 31 New Year's Eve Service - Film: "A Living h ' n c k l e y You to Know" Treasure:" Hinckley Ridge James Edmundson, pastoi 10 - Senior High Formal Christmas Banquet PORTSMOUTH Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Eve Service of Patriotism and 12 - John Robinson, missionary to Philippines First Missionary of Eden Park William Cord, pastor Thanksgiving 19 - Christmas Play, "OnceUpon A Star" Dec. 5 Film: "Some Thru The Fire" Dec. 12 - Choir Cantata, "Love Transcending" 31 - Annual Watchnight Service and smorgasbord 12 Sunday School Holiday Fellowship Feast T emple 20 - Christmas Caroling NEW MATAMORAS Max SidderS, pastor Oct. 10 Gideon Sunday 24 - Christmas Eve Service by Choir Harmony Hill Randall Nelson, pastor Nov. 7 Gary Storm, Director Scioto Hills Camp ja n ie s t o w n Dec. 9 Cookie Swap 10 Youth Night Shawnee Hills 19 - Christmas Program William Campbell, pastor REYNOLDSBURG Nov. 21 Church Thanksgiving Dinner NILES Eastbrook Dec. 1 Lonnie Richards from Harvest Films First Robert Belt, pastor G. Ben Reed, pastor Nov. 28 "Making Melody in Our Hearts" Night 5 Began Shepherd's Class m inistr' Nov. 28 - Rev. Norman Nicklas, missionary to Sao Paulo, Dec. 1 Dave Jensen, Baptist Children's Agency of Mich. 8 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mecimore missionaries to Spain Brazil 3 Pre-Christmas Celebration Banquet with B.M.M. 30 - "Rock and the Christian" discussion 5 Cedarville College Swordbearers 11 Sunday School Christmar Program, "Just Another Dec. 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program 19 Choir Cantata, "King of Love" Christmas" 31 - New Year's Eve Service 22 Special Christmas Candlelight Service 22 Christmas Caroling NORTH JACKSON COMING: Jan. 16-19 Evangelistic Crusade with Rev. Gerald RITTMAN Duckett Bailey Road Donald Leitch, pastor First Marvin Werbeach, pastor Nov. 20 - Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 7-14­ Homecoming Days with Evangelist Bill Piper JOHNSTOWN 23 - Family Roller Skating 24 Special Thanksgiving Service and Fellowship Johnstown Independent Marvin Clark, pastor Dec. 2 - Ladies Christmas Dinner - Speaker: Mrs. Mary De­ Dec. 4 Missionary Fellowship Christmas Carry-in Supper Nov. 14 - Sound In Spirit, singing group Boer 19 Sunday School Christmas Program, "This is 28 - Rodney Fitzsimmons, missionary to Haiti 19 - Christmas Cantata Christmas" Dec. 12 - Northridge High School Singers - Christmas Bible School Program Christmas Play, "Christmas Fever" - Ruth Yocum,missionary to Bangladesh 31 - Watchnight Service ROCHESTER 15 - Sunday School and Bible Clubs Christmas Program Rochester 31 - New Year's Eve Service NORTH MADISON David Dunkin, pastor Oct. 31 - Rev. David Dunkin, F.B.H.M. Films: "Home Run for Rusty" & "Turbulence" Bible Roland Globig, pastor Nov. 1 - Hosted Hebron Pastor's meeting Nov. - Ladies Missionary Society sent hand-made gifts of U g r a n g e 28-Dec. 1 - Conference on Prayer with Dr. William Brock, aprons, pillows, & quilts to their missionaries ^h'st Dennis Gilbert, pastor State Representative Nov. 12-14- Missionary Conference with Dave Gardner, New Dec. 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program SANDUSKY Guinea 24 - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Calvary James Jeffery, pastor 23 - Thanksgiving Dinner and Service 31 - New Year's Eve Service-Film: "Paradise Trail" Dec. 11 - Church-wide Christmas Banquet Dec. 19 - Holiday Sunday School Program 12 - Cantata NORTH OLMSTED 31 - New Year's Eve Fellowship and Communion 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program North Olmsted Kenneth Good, pastor U k e v ie w 31 - Watchnight Service Dec. 9 Women's Missionary Fellowship Christmas Lunch­ SPENCER Faith Marlin E. Bowes, pastor eon - Speaker: Mrs. Clifton Gregory First John McCourt, pastor Nov. 21 - Thanksgiving Service and Brunch Adult Christmas Social Dec. 10 - Senior Citizen's Christmas Banquet 27 - Children's Church Christmas outing Bible School Christmas Program, "That Very First Dec. 12 - JOY Club Rally 19 - Christmas Choir Cantata Christmas at Bethlehem" Christmas Program 19 - Sunday School Christmas Program, "The Question Family Christmas Caroling 21 - Ladies Missionary Christmas Luncheon - Speaker: of Christmas" Special Musical Program Lora Thoen, missionary Jan. 2 - Rev. and Mrs. Victor Lakes, missionaries to Africa Watchnight Service Jan. 2 Candlelight Service 8 THE OHIO NDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1983 SPRINGFIELD SUNBURY Dec. 4 Adult Christmas Party, "Old Fashioned Christmas" Southgate John Greening, pastor Grace Dalvin Cramer, pastor 19 Sunday School Program Dec. 12 Youth Christmas Program Oct. 27 Ron England, missionary to Hawaii Christmas Vespers 19 Cantata, "Christmas Festival" - Fellowship Nov. 21 Leslie Newell, F.B.H.M. 31 ■ Watchnight Service - Chalk drawing by pastor 26 Film: "Lessons From a Sheep Dog" 23 Church Thanksgiving Prayer and Praise WAUSEON 29 Bill Aiken, Friends of Israel - Carry-in supper 28 - Film: "Sand Castles" First Jan. 14 Senior High "All-Nighter" TALLMADGE Oct. 17 ■ Philip McMillen Family, appointees to Togo under First David Henry, pastor A.B.W.E. Potluck Dinner STREETSBORO Nov. 10 - Rev. Bill Maher William Moser, pastor WELLINGTON Faith 19 - Harvest Dinner Film: "The Power of Prayer" First David Birch, pastor Nov. 14 Dec. 19 - Christmas Play, "There Is No Room" Morning Thanksgiving Day Service Nov. 14,21,18- 25 31 - New Year's Eve Gathering Dec. 12 Sunday School Christmas Program Teacher Training Sessions TOLEDO 19 Choir Christmas Concert 21 - Geneva Heller From Inter-City Emmanuel Ernest Pickering, pastor 31 New Year's Eve Service WESTERVILLE Thanksgiving Service Nov. 24 - Grace Murray Ingerham, pastor q,. STRONGSVILLE Dec. 4 - Ladies’ Holiday Brunch 7 - Teens Christmas Memories Banquet Oct. 17,10,24 Perso1 i First Wilbur Parrish, pastor 6th Annual Missionary Conference to n na* 10,11,17,19 Holiday Musicale Nov. 21 Rev. Thomas Wright Film: "Amazon Awaits" Preser 31 - Watchnight Service - Film: "John Hus" Dec.3 Ladies Missionary Christmas Banquet - Speaker: Pastor Bill Smallman, candidate Secretary with „ 11 the Grace Robert G. Perry, pastor Polly Strong, C.A.R. B.M.M. f au8hter Nov. 4-8- Bible Evangelistic meetings with Dr. Wilbur Rooke - 5-8 Evangelistic services with Norm Sharbaugh Mildred Bryant, to the Jews Music: Dave 8i Darlene Murdock ?ck is l 12 Sunday School Christmas Program Robert Dyer, home missions ■Out te Dec. 10 Adult Christmas Banquet 19 Choir Christmas Musical, "Candlelight and Carols" Nov. 19 - All-Church Harvest Dinner 12 Children's Christmas Program *>th the 31 Watchnight Service - Film: "Standing Alone" 13 Ladies Missionary Cookie Swap WESTLAKE lately i ( Grace Ralph Burns, pastor oUr ^ STRUTHERS 19 Christmas Musical, "Born A King" Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Eve Service Struthers Temple Jerry Bell, pastor 31 Watchnight Service ^ared w Dec. 12 - Sunday School Christmas Program, 'T h e Char- ^ Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Praise Service V A N W ERT acters of Christmas Speak" , 28 Film: "Rock-lt's Your Decision" Faith Fred Jensen, pastor 19 Choir Cantata, "Christmas Rhapsody" >- * s-. 11 Dec. 3 Annual Christmas Banquet Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Eve Service 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service ,l.°u hel] 19 Sunday School Christmas Program Pumpkin Pie Fellowship 31 New Year's Eve Family Night - Potluck and Film: 31 Watchnight Service - Film: "Hudson Taylor" 7 e Prc Dec. 11 Adult Christmas Buffet "John Hus" Praise » 12 Christmas Card Bulletin Board - one card from Jan. 9 Dedication of babies and small children th°ught, STRYKER each family to entire church WHEELERSBURG 1 have First Henry Halblaub, pastor 19 Christmas Program, "There Shall Come A Star" Wheelersburg Max McCullough, pastor inot)ler Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Supper and Service WARREN Oct. 19 Ladies Missionary Fellowship - Speaker: Mrs. Past fev^ 28 Shepherd's Sunday Bethel Robert DeBoer, pastor Barbara Klumpp, missionary nurse to Leyte Dec. 5 Baby Dedication Oct. 23 Church Fellowship Dinner to welcome Pastor and 31 - Parsonage Open House and Reception for Pastor ha[J’ran‘ 12 Mike Slagle Mrs. DeBoer andanrl Mrc Mrs. MMcCullough rPi 1 1loiinh Hi. S g h t , T 3 Ladies Missionary Christmas Party Nov. 20 Thanksgiving Banquet Nov. 5 Master's Puppets 19 Sunday School Christmas Program 21 Ken Starett, AWANA missionary 21 Thanksgiving Service ^ i s p >toThen, < p aten t > d o Introducing To You N o u s randmc .ye also HELPING TOGETHER by We would like to introduce to you two Nd. M precious young women using their God 7 time. given talents to praise the Lord, Dee and II Corinthians 1:11 PRAYER..: tlae Deb Jackson. Both writers and musical Jj insert artists, Dee and Deb have been singing she Youth workers retreat in January together in public for over ten years. Still need director for Camp Patmos Their nationally released songs include .N time “Precious,” “Ye, I Know,” “The Fire,” irP SOm' Your Council of 12-by name Sty wii and “Wait On Me.” lining s (they are listed in the O.I.B. on page 2) They attended Word of Life Bible Insti­ O. A.R.B.C.-income needed tute where they traveled with the musical i° x > k “ Let Freedom Ring.” While students at , 7 essio Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries of Ohio Word of Life, Dee and Deb had many 7 God' opportunities to share their music with N e n ts ...These churches and pastors: •Y°u ki .Sandusky-Calvary-J. Jeffery local churches, as well as participate in Ur Painesville-Calvary-W. Plough Word of Life’s summer camp ministry. ______h.l0nel tr Sciotoville-Waits-W. Ottney N it Parma-First-W. Baldwin Sharon, Pa.-Sharon-J. Frey After graduation from Word of Life, both girls attended Cedarville College. During theif khree g e Pataskala-Bethei-K. Romig Smithville - Pleasant Hill-S. Olsen time at Cedarville, they received even greater opportunity to serve God through music. In Bther sto Paulding-Emmanuel-D. Lee Spencer-First-J. McCourt the summer of 1977, they traveled to Australia with a missionary team from the college. “O Perry-Faith-M. Younce Springfield-Blessed Hope-B. Haley In the summer of 1981, Dee and Deb began their full-time music ministry. Traveling a li Pickerington-Berean-J. Hostettler Springfield-Maranatha- across the western states, they shared their music with churches, camps, rest homes and Port Clinton-Grace-P. Margraff Springfield-Southgate-J. Greening vite schools. Since then, they have toured Bermuda and the Southern states. w h Portsmouth-First Miss.-B. Cord Streetsboro-Faith- W. Moser Dee and Deb have recorded two albums entitled, “For Him” and “At His Feet.” Al' ver Portsmouth-Temple-M. Sidders Strongsville-First-W. Parrish bums will be available at their concerts. hi * had Quaker City-Salt Fork-K. Fuller Struthers-Struthers-J. Bell The two sisters continue to share their weekend musical ministry to local churches dur­'7 -G ra , Ravenna-Bible-M. Richmond Stryker-First-H. Halblaub ing the Spring and Fall months from their home base in Cedarville, Ohio. Reynoldsburg-Eastbrook-R. Belt Sunbury-Grace-D. Cramer For more information about Dee and Deb'Jackson, contact: Cm the Rlttman-First- M. Werbeach Tallmadge-First-D. Henry Kr®- Rochester-Rochester-D. Dunkin Tiffin-Calvary-J. Teeters Dee and Deb Jackson Ministries, Box 532, Cedarville, Ohio 45314-Phone (5130766-502^

P»d reall;’ t0 . rar>drn Deacon Training Seminar Announced their roots in Scripture and have been ,lt7 por implemented by hundreds of pastors and 'D ee, rftc e t D eA N ed t churches across the country. The accom­ fc -n u “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing panying Personal Bible Study has aided £ • » » many in their ability to personally study one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in and understand the Bible more effectively. your hearts to the Lord.” KS Both Tract I and the advanced Tract II This Scriptural principle and practice is being exemplified through the spiritual seminars will be held on this day. New ministry of music by these Christian artists, Deb and Dee Jackson. deacons and church leaders are encour­ In each appearance they have made at Brookside Baptist we have witnessed (0 r t aged to register for Tract I. Alumni who the blessings and thrills of expert Gospel singing. It is a joy to know these have attended or listened to the tapes of young women and to see them used to the glory of God. Tract I are eligible for Tract II. Deacons’ I recommend them to your ministry without any reservation. They will do you wives, along with Sunday School teach­ 9 °°d ! Pastor George W. O’Keefe Grace Baptist Church, Cedarville will *lva host the DEACON TRAINING SEMI­ ers, Bible Study leaders, youth sponsors - Brookside Baptist Church NAR on April 16, 1983 from 9:00 A.M. any laymen or women - are encouraged to T K ttA ical TK utit& lC f, to ./ Cleveland, Ohio to 3:30 P.M. enroll for the Bible Study Seminar. The Deacon Training Seminars are Pastor Paul Jackson will host this semi­ Churches*Youth Programs«Rest Homes»Christian Schools provided as a training service to sister nar. Quantities of brochures may be ob­ Banquets*Special Activities tained by writing to him. All registrations churches by Calvary Baptist Church of For more information about Dee & Deb Jackson contact: Grand Rapids, Michigan. The concepts of should be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, , ePhei Dee & Deb Jackson Ministries»Box 532»Cedarville, Ohio»phone (513)766-5021 caring and ministering taught by the 1200 28th St., Grand Rapids, Michigan three-pastor and one-deacon team find 49508. we: ' .* 1 ’* < ~ ■ ; :< f

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Heart to Heart “WOMEN TEACHING WOMEN” nder Theme of stor Among the Women WOMEN’S SPRING RETREAT —Marcia Elmore — Women's Editor SALT FORK LODGE MARCH 24-25 stor “Valuable Hand-Me-Downs” BIBLE-Speaker: Mrs. Pat Dixon, Wife of the President of Cedarville College (Editor’s Note: I would ask you to forgive me for being especially MISSIONARY-Speaker: Miss Norma Nulph, Missionary to the inner-city of Cleveland rsonal this month, but I’m confident that the Lord impressed on me Present these thoughts to you.) Chairman: Mrs. Nancy Jones with g n the midst of last minute preparation for the Salt Fork Retreat, my 12 Upland Terr., Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 jaughter called from Iowa. “Mother, I know it’s really a busy time, but Registrar. Miss Norma Nulph 4 L * is going away on business, can the baby and I come home for 1521 Wilmar, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121 *6n days^” first reaction was, “ Oh honey, we are so busy Cost: $33.00 (Total due upon registration) j,! h the retreat and special meetings next week.” Then almost immed- stor r e‘y I took a second thought, responding with one of a mother’s fam- ^ answers, “Let me think about it and we’ll call you back.” I’ve :har- p M with you before that I believe God is interested in every detail of ^er^ ves> so I prayed. “Lord, you know the schedule in the next two Blessings Reaped APRIL 19,1983 y eks, if this is Your will for the children to come home now, would At Harvest Retreat [j u help me think in a positive manner, give strength, and make the WOMEN’S SPRING RALLY pr e Profitable for everyone, and we’ll be careful to give You the AT Norton Baptist Church a ISe-” And God did “exceeding abundantly above all that we asked or Pght,” Eph. 3:20. And of course Debbie and J.W. came home, ~\r' ■ 4239 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Norton, Ohio stor a,, ”ave always supported the thought that every generation needs one Mrs. her, and the Lord has certainly strengthened this concept over the sid *ew weeks- The morning after the children arrived, my two-year- i stor t>all praise ye the Lord.” How could I have entertained any OARBC W OMEN’S jivf>U®ht of them not coming? I was getting to hear the new generation MISSIONARY UNION OFFICERS y his praise to the Lord. ''to /l®n- due to a retreat cancellation, the opportunity came for Debbie President: Mrs. Mary Price j^-ttend. She was so supportive and helpful to me. I needed her. As I 2945 Rundell Drive Columbus, Ohio 43204 pre e n ts . what you might call a little close fellow­ [: ° u kn o w our grandson needed his Grandpa and Grandma too. Grandpa got out his ship at times, but for those, who came OIB Women’s Marcia Elmore :°nel train that had been boxed for years, to the delight of this little boy. Then one expecting God’s blessing, they were Editor 1283 Overlook Drive bight certainly not disappointed. Norton, Ohio 44203 t|T l as 1 was putting him to bed, he said, “Tell me a story about Goldilocks and The Phone: (216) 825-3228 e Bears, Bramma.” I told him a quick version, then he followed with, “Tell me an­ i er story about Goldilocks, Bramma.” Music Director, Eli Gayer of Kirtland, "Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Goldilocks who lived next door to got the first afternoon session off to a a little boy named J.W.. She had never been to Sunday School. One day J.W. in­ pleasant start with a small concert in vited her to go with him. That Sunday the Teacher told them about the little boy which several of our Ohio ladies took who brought his lunch to Jesus. (We rehearsed the story.) Jesus loved that little boy part. This was concluded with a slide very much. J.W., Jesus loves you very much, too.” presentation of “Quiet Meditations” by • him fbe opportunity to confirm the teaching he is already receiving that, Jesus loves Babs Spere, and background music pro­ . ■ Grandmothers, I would have missed that if I had remained “just too busy.” vided by EK. lbe close of our time together, we took Debbie and her son to her Grandparents in letk4rviffe> where husband, Jack, would come for them. This made four generations to- It was a unique privilege to sit under 1021 jj.er> What a joy! the hearing of Mrs. Jeanette Lockerbie :

A first at the Banquet and Fun-Time Lunch was served by Calvary Baptist this year was an appearance of the Orth Bethel W .M .F. Church of Bellefontaine. “Chipmunks,” a never-to-be-forgotten Mrs. Lockerbie added her commendation is* The 1983 Project will be for the Mar- (ie he Harvest Fields Are Calling,” was threesome. They’re sure to become a graff’s of Port Clinton. The Spring Rally to Mrs. Elmore and the Committee: Mrs. i theme for the North Bethel Women’s tradition. will be held April 7, Grace Baptist Church Priscilla Davis, Mrs. Susan Hayes, and 3onary Fellowship, October 7, at of Toledo. Miss Norma Nulph. “You and your co­ ^ ary Baptist Church in Bellefontaine. Another highlight of the retreat was mmittee . “did all things well.” “Per­ th j,. speakers were Miss Joy Spieth, the Friday morning devotional time, as sonally, I was tremendously blessed. j^onary to Brazil under Baptist Mid- Dime Bank Offerings Mrs. Merle Brock held a captive audience, There was so much love and warmth speaking on “Peter’s Song of Faith,” expressed.” E°ns, and Linda Margraff, C.B.M., Make checks payable to Women’s Mis­ N g in fort Clinton. from II Peter 1:1-8, challenging the Much to be appreciated at the retreat sionary Union OARBC, bring to the women that their faith should be seen. meetino or send to Mrs. Louise Henry, was Miss Bernice Mick, as she so faith­ ,^ePherds Home is the 1982 Project, She ultimately led them in a time of fully brings the bookstore opportunity ^$1,235.82 has been received to date. 777 Rex Lake Rd., Akron, Ohio 44319. Let’a support this year’s projects! worship and adoration, which followed to the ladies. Mrs. Carol Osborne is also *fteen churches were represented. with spontaneous prayer directed only commended for preparing and teaching re were a total of 182 in attendance. in praise to God. crafts. 10 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1983 specialized ministry as a missionary to tM Report From F.B.H.M. deaf in the greater Cleveland area. Miss ionary Les Wells is pastoring a new work F.B.H.M. is becoming increasingly in­ The Faith Baptist Church at Wilkshir* volved in the ministry of church plant­ Hills. Three missionaries working in tV ing in Ohio, as the following data will home office of F.B.H.M. are Jam&‘ indicate. The Lemoyne Baptist Church Switzer as missionary printer, Virgi* Retreat Schedule where missionary Charles Alexander has “Keen-Agers” Freyermuth as Job Club Director ai^ SURF SPLASHINGS FROM been pastoring has graduated from miss­ Charles Cuthbertson as Fields Directd Special weekend retreats are planned ion status and the Alexanders will be It is our prayer that our Mission will M CAMP for almost every age at Scioto Hills in staying as pastor of that Church. Rev. used of God to make a lasting impact $ 1983. One of these very special weekends Canterbury of Lancaster, who served strengthening our Regular Baptist Fello" is designed for those who are 50 years old with F.B.H.M. before, is in the process ship in the state, not necessarily to tW I PA TM O S I and up. They are called our KEEN- of moving to a field in the near future. credit of F.B.H.M., but certainly to thf Debt Free AGERS. Tom Wright, Sr. will be speaking Erie Cuenin is serving as the pastor miss­ glory of our Great God. The last outstanding loan to Camp Pat- at this retreat on June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. ionary of the Beebetown Baptist Church. Groups coming for a visit or as a fieW Total cost is $20.00 for this time of Missionary Virgil Freyermuth has been mos was recently donated by the loaner trip to the mission office are welcome f special fellowship and relaxation. Rev. interim pastoring the Calvary Baptist make reservations by writing to F.B.H.M to the Camp so that all outstanding obli­ Wright’s messages reflect the theme of Church near Massillon, which has now gations of Camp Patmos have been met. Box 455, Elyria, Ohio 44036, or phoni® Scioto Hills, “You Are the Key in ‘83.” called missionary Charles Johnson to (216) 365-7308. Camp Patmos is now debt-free. Several of the topics to be addressed pastor the work. One of our retired New Director Needed during this retreat include Key to the missionaries, Rev. Benjamin Green is Trustees of Camp Patmos continue to Hour, Key of Delay, Key of Prayer, Key now residing in Bethesda. Rev. Karl Planting Churches Gettmann of Cambridge is being actively seek your prayer help in obtaining a new to One’s Cent, and others. Don’t miss your opportunity to get engaged in interim missionary service Director for Camp Patmos. in away and head for the Hills. Plan now to both in and outside of the state. Homer Workers Needed attend one of these specially planned Graven, a pastor in Ohio for many years, Camp Patmos does use and needs adult retreats. is serving as a helper to missionary Lynn NORTH workers during the summer months. If Youth Einfeldt in Florida. Timothy Hitchcock Terry Martin, you- are interested, contact Pastor L. Feb. 4-5 Sr. Hi of Lancaster, Joel Rush of Akron, and Speaker AMERICA .... Schenck, Pine Hills Baptist Church, 5164 Charles Thornton of N. Madison are all Feb. 11-12 College/ now on deputation for missionary service. Ivyhiirst Dr., Columbus, Ohio. Career John R. Greening, Jack McCullough is serving as pastor miss­ Speaker ionary at Berlin Heights. Missionary £ March 4-5 Junior Masters Puppets ■f'i from Cedarville George Myers of Columbus has been SMOKE SIGNALS College serving the Alton Road Baptist Church FROM Pre-registration - $6.00 of Galloway for several years and pastor Total Cost $13.00 missionary Tom Waldo has now been SCIOTO HILLS Men called to that work. Interim missionary April 29-30 Dr. J. Don Jennings, Speaker Les Newell with his son, Gary, are having 8&L May 6-7 Dr. Robert Gromacki, Speaker a fruitful ministry at the Welch Road Baptist Church at Commercial Point. Pre-registration - $18.00 Lawrence Shells is serving the Christian Total Cost - $17.00 Bible Baptist Church in Youngstown as Keen-Agers pastor missionary. Missionary James 50 & Over Smith is beginning a work among the Write today to ... . June 2-4 Total Cost: $20.00 Newly renovated dining hall at Scioto Hills blacks in Toledo. James Spellman has a ’ Reservation Work Days “An Opportunity to Serve” To arrange a special time for you and a FELLOWSHIP OF BAPTISTS You Are the Key in ‘83 group from your church to work at the FOR HOME MISSIONS Yes, you are the key in 1983 to make Hills, contact: Summer Camping at Scioto Hills a suc­ John Battaglia-Maintenance Director P. O. BOX 455 cess. Plans are being made now at the Scioto Hills Reservation ELYRIA, OHIO 44036 Chiefs Tepee to make your week a spec­ Route 3, Box 359-A Wheelersburg, OH 45694 Telephone: (216) 365-7308 ial one that you will not soon forget. Phone (614) 778-2273 Plan now to make your reservation. Total cost for each week is still $55.00, 0 the same as it has been for several years. (Pre-registration fee is $20.00.) Here is a summer schedule of weeks and speakers Mr. and Mrs. Filson LET US TELL YO U A B O U T G O D ’S SPECIAL W ORK to help you in planning. You are never too young or old to serve W ITH G O D ’S SPECIAL PEOPLE June 13-18 Junior Mark Chandler the Lord at Scioto Hills. Plenty opport­ Dennis George unities of service await those who are Bible classes X^X Door-to-door June 20-25 Jr. Hi John Street willing to give of themselves and their June 27-July Junior Dan Estes time. A self- contained trailer is available X^X Resthomes X^X Personal contacts July 4-9 Sr. Hi Kirby Lancaster for people of all ages to stay in as they July 11-16 Jr. Hi Tom Hopewell serve the Lord. Chief Storm Cloud and all Bessie Byers Carolyn Renner July 18-23 Junior Bradley Quick the Indians at Scioto Hills say a big thank HEBREW AND CHRISTIAN SOCIETY Due to a limited number of spaces, you for your faithful support. P.O. Box 21129, Cleveland, O hio 44121 your reservations need to be in by May 15. For information,call or write: Gary Storm, Executive Director Scioto Hills Reservation Rt. 3 , Box 359-A Wheelersburg, OH 45694 (614) 778-2273 GREAT ILLUSTRATIONS AND STORIES

1982 Ladies Retreat enjoy fellowship around Come and join the Filsons on a work day at the tables in the dining hall. Scioto Hills-An opportunity to serve.

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PULPIT SUPPLY MISSIONARY STORIES BY V. BEN KENDRICK DON STALEY — Box 601 — Cedarville College Price $3.95 each postpaid Cedarville, Ohio 45314 BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS, 4205 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44403 (513)663-5765 4 to tin THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1983 11 Miss wort Three Timothy Awards kshilf Same Family______AVAILABLE FOR in tV ON TARGET James Pulpit Supply Virgi r an* REV. WILFRED BOOTH 425 Apt. 115 ectd =' V. Ben Kendrick, Deputation Coordinator WITH Broadmeadows Blvd. yill (Baptist Mid-Missions) act if Columbus, Ohio 43214 ello": MISSIONS Phone: (614)885-3052 ;o ti>( ;o tV The Fall 1982 issue of the MESSAGE from ASSOCIATION OF BAPTISTS FOR i fiel^ WORLD EVANGELISM contains an interesting article entitled, “Starting from Scratch.” David, Melanie, Rob Helmick $4.95 me tf Mel and Ruby Pittman joined the ABWE family in 1978. They had previously served in Whipple Avenue Baptist Church of Can­ postpaid .H.M West Africa in medical bush evangelism and thus came to ABWE with vast experience be­ hind them. ton, Ohio proudly recognizes three mem­ oniflf bers of the Robert Helmick family of Their latest challenge is Gambia where once again they are experiencing God’s blessing Massillon, Ohio. Rob 16, was Whipple °n their efforts to establish a medical center in the village of Ndungu Kebbeh among the Avenue’s original recipient of the Tim­ Wolof-speaking people. The population of Gambia is approximately 98% Muslim but even othy Award. This past year, Melanie, 13, with this near total saturation of Muslims, there is freedom of religion. and David, 14, each received their Timothy When Brother Pittman was asked why he wanted to go to Gambia to preach to the few Award. All three Helmicks continue in Muslims who would listen, instead of going to a place like Japan where he could preach the AWANA program with Melanie in her to thousands, he answered, “the Bible says, ‘Go ye into all the world and preach the gos­ final year in Guards and Dave and Rob Pel to every creature,’ and Gambia is a part of that world.” active in the Shipmates program. Ndungu Kebbeh is surrounded by thirteen other villages. There is a total population of A some nine thousand people none of whom had ever heard the gospel before the arrival of Mel and Ruby. Bethlehem Recreated WORLD Do the Pittmans have a vision for the area to which God has called them? The answer is First Baptist of GaHon observed found in their prayers as they ask God to send them a doctor, two nurses, a dentist, Bible Christmas this year in a most unusual translators, literacy workers, evangelists, Bible school teachers and church planters. A big way. A street in Bethlehem, as it existed OF *>• prder? Yes, but not too big for our God! Mel and Ruby are anxiously and excitedly look- at the time of the birth of Christ, was Wg forward to the answers to their prayers. erected in the lower church auditorium. The beach head is established. A toe hold has been gained. The foundation is being pre­ Shops, homes, workshops, and the man­ TREASURE pared for a far greater outreach. The future is just as bright as the promises of God’s ger were constructed and furnished with Word. items of that time period. Merchants, short stories A computer is not the latest news at BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS’ home office, but it tradesmen, soldiers, and prophets, dressed for Christian reading does provide daily benefits for the work. I have asked John Boyes, Baptist Mid-Missions’ in authentic costumes, all were seen in computer programmer to share with you readers some of the fascinating things happening this authentic street. by V. BEN and NINA this particular area of the ministry. The public was invited to walk through KENDRICK the street on December 22nd from 7 to ‘‘The computer at Baptist Mid-Missions ls an integral part of the accounting pro­ 9 p.m. They were met at the entrance to cess. The first and primary area of com­ the street by “census takers.” This way, Dr. Ben Kendrick and Nina’s stories are not merely entertaining but are puterization is the function of presenting even yisitors were involved in this special Christmas observance. also spiritually instructive. We all financial receipts to the donors. As a part Joan Shroyer was in charge of this spe­ tend to team better if truth is pre­ S °f this process the missionary is notified cial project. The entire scene and con­ sented attractively. Certainly that is °f the gift so that they may also properly accomplished in this book. struction was done by members of the acknowledge the gift. Ernest Pickering, Th.D., Pastor “In an average month we will process church. Approximately 65 people were involved. Emmanuel Baptist Church 9.000 receipts with gifts for 1,000 miss­ Toledo, Ohio ) ionary accounts. The computer allows Pastor of First Baptist, Galion is John the information from the receipt to be Dantuma. entered once and then be used for the “Uncle Ben” and “Aunt Nina” are nussionary statement and other account­ loved as second parents by many ing purposes. MKs (missionary kids). They are PULPIT SUPPLY two of the hardest workers who have “ One of the responsibilities as a mission agency is keeping churches who request infor­ crossed my path. No physical or or INTERIM mental effort is spared doing their mation about missionaries informed as to their current status. We are able to use the com­ God-appointed task. puter to analyze recent gifts for each missionary to determine who their supporting HAVE PARTIAL SUPPORT TO churches are and in what amounts they give. This allows accurate information to be given WORK WITH SMALLGROUP William Fusco, D.D., President to the churches which request it. OR CHURCH Denver Baptist Bible College Broomfield, Colorado “Currently we are in the process of moving our mailing list of 20,000 names from EARLS. NEWKIRK addressograph plates to the computer. This will allow us to have only one copy of every 4715 Sullivant Ave.-Lot 122 address. When a change is made it will affect all applicable mailing lists as well as the Columbus, Ohio-43228 address to which the receipts are sent. (614) 870-6547 BAPTIST MID-MISSIONS ‘The computer in many areas has allowed us to increase our speed, improve our accur­ 4205 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 acy and decrease the amount of time that the donor has to wait to hear from us.” From a work starting from scratch to computer programming, we can see the progress °f missions. Excitement accompanies every step. The mounting of a wind charger for electricity; scanning the terminal screen for information; burning bricks for the new dis­ pensary; running off the hundreds of financial statements; doing minor surgery in the bush by the light of a kerosene lamp; providing challenge and meeting the challenge in Missions is one of the greatest blessings of fulfillment that one can experience. Frank has suffered abuse. . . both physical and mental. He has been neglected, abandoned and has severe ! behavioral problems. H e’s insecure, unstable, rebellious and behind in school. CAN ANYONE HELP A CHILD LIKE THIS? Yes! The RBCA is a unique ministry designed to salvage young lives fo r the cause o f Christ. ' Many children, like Frank, come to us for help with the clothes on their backs . . . and that’s all! Lack of funds prohibit many from receiving help who are awaiting admission. Will y£u “HELP SPONSOR A C H ILD " like Frank? By sending your monthly support of $25 . . . $50 . . . $75 . . . or $100 per child you will help us minister to the spiritual, educa­ Regular tional, social, emotional and behavioral needs o f these children. Baptist WE NEED YOU! For enlistment form s to “HELP SPONSOR Childrens A CHILD "call us or write to: A 3 e n c y NORM BOSWORTH, Executive Director and Regular Baptist Children’s Agency 3 5 4 WEST STREET Riverside P. 0. BOX 2006 Baptist 214 North Mill Street VALPARAISO, INDIANA 4B383 SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45501 St. Louis, Michigan 48880 PH. (2 1 9 )4 6 2 -4 1 1 1 PH. (513) 3 2 4 -2 3 5 2 Campus Phone: (517) 681-2171 J EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REV. DONALD E. WORCH CHARLES S. MONROE 12 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST, DECEMBER-JANUARY, 1983 Ground Breaking Sharon, Pennsylvania FOR SALE GESTETNER STENCIL DUPLICATOR Two Speed Electric or Hand Operated Model #320 Price-$100.00 plus shipping 1 DOUBLE FOLDING DOOR 14 ft. x 8 ft. with ceiling track $75.00 plus shipping

Contact: A groundbreaking service was held at Madison Ave. Baptist Church the Sharon Baptist Church on Sunday 2015 West 95th Street afternoon, October 31. They have begun Cleveland, Ohio 44102 construction on a regulation size gymnas­ The Ken Snare Family and Pastor Guthrie (216)961-5100 ium and six classrooms. Included in the Riley Creek Baptist Church recently honored the Ken Snare family with a Surprise building plans are some renovations in the Farewell party. The church presented them with a monetary love gift. existing building. The Snares, serving under A.B.W.E., left for Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 27. They will Pastor John Frey is the pastor and be involved in church planting and teaching music in the seminary. began his 8th year of ministry at Sharon the first Sunday in December. Sharon also has a Christian Day School, Nursery through 12th grade. Pastor David Serale serves as the Youth Pastor and Adminis­ trator of the School and has begun his ; U 5th year of ministry at Sharon.

New Venture At Elkhart The people of First Baptist Church of Elkhart have enthusiastically voted to establish a School of Church Growth to assist sister churches in ways of reaching their community for Christ, helping to support a constant flow of new miss­ ionaries and recruiting and motivating God’s people to serve the Lord in their local church. m s The school would begin on a Tuesday at noon and continue through the follow­ ing Monday, involving five pastors with O Q - each one bringing a key layman. For 1983, five six-day sessions have been scheduled: March 15-21, May 3-9, August 2-8, September 6-12 and November 8-14. Pastor Daniel Gelatt and members of with his staff will be leading these practical O day-to-day sessions. Such subjects as £ <2 teacher enlistment, supervision and train­ £J« ing, special days in the Sunday School, personal finances, church finances, build­ ing an evangelistic church, creative ways taker to solve space problems, the promotion of missions, the function of the mission­ ary committee, Sunday School organ­ Prop, ization and daily management of time ?38tc ***-..fT build will be offered. A brochure giving complete details of the school will be sent in response to in­ quiries to the church at 2626 Prairie St., Elkhart, IN 46517. thenh 0< “apti Warren W, Wiersbe * -s r iorman A. Nicklas Daniel E. Gelatt Pctoi Alumni Speaker tist, : name YOUR CHURCH CAN GROW! Publi, *, mts ^ello ANNOUNCING; asto SCHOOL OF CHURCH GROWTH . btree for pastors and Key laymen . ; "Loo under the direction of “Wha Daniel E. Gelatt, D.D. really 1983 tthow SCHEDULED SESSIONS Warren H. Faber Kreat March 15-21 ftronj May 3-9 rts August 2-8 v Jcles l September 6-12 ‘The November 8-14 4 - 'bctor WRITE OR CALL FOR BROCHURE

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