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SCENES FROM NORTH CONFERENCE —At left Bishop Leroy Hodapp ordains deacon Timothy T. Shelton, assisted by Area Executive Assistant Dr. J. Kenneth Forbes. Above, the Service of Holy Communion. (STAFF PHOTOS BY BEVERLY EMMONS) %fWM HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST United Melodists The World is Our Parif>h fife- -„-;* Methodists in Indiana

Conferences blend business, worship, celebration Capital funding, pensions spark debate Annual sessions at West Lafayette and Bloomington over for another year

By JAMES HSTEELE ties, there was not the customary one- HUM EDITOR week breathing period between the two While a poet might relate that the events. Less than 48 hours after the North lusty strains of "0 Four a Thousand conference had gaveled to a close, pre- Tongues to Sing" still reverberate in the liminary activities were getting under- massive balconies of Elliott Hall of Music way in the South. and the IU Auditorium, the more plebain GATHERED June 4-7 at Indiana scribe must simply report that the annual University, Bloomington, South Confer- sessions of the North and South Indiana ence members were representing nearly Conference are now history. 157,000 UM's in more than 750 congrega- Both groups, divided 50-50 between tions with in the state's 55 southernmost laity and clergy, debated a multitude if counties. issues large and small while gathered Presiding in Indiana for the first under the banner, "The World is Our Par- time: Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp who was ish." praised by observers at both conferences MEETING FIRST, the North Indi- for his fair and open manner of conduct- BISHOP LEROY HODAPP presides during a North Conference plenary ana Annual Conference was in session ing business. session (left) with executive assistant J. Kenneth Forbes looking on. At right, a May 29-June 1 at Purdue University, Both conferences include slightly member of the conference debates a point from the floor. West Lafayette, speaking and acting on over 1,000 members, with a number of V- (STAFF FBOTOSl behalf of more than 600 congregations others present as visitors and observers. and 142,000 United Methodists in the Facilities at Purdue and Indiana Univer- larly during the first several days. • Passed a variety of social issue state's 37 northernmost counties. sity are used extensively. Conditions a week later for the South resolutions (see related story). For Area staff folks and several Resort-like weather conditions pre- were, for the most part, damp and over- * Turned down a proposal to move others with two-conference responsibili- vailed at the North gathering, particu- cast to direct billing (to churches) of premiums for Neither gathering could be consid- rninisterial health insurance. ered a landmark event in the life of the • Adopted a 1986 budget for pro- gram and benovelence causes of more than $7 Mere conference coverage inside! church universal. The two conferences mundn. might ultimately be noted more for what * Approved all three proposed •Social issuo rosoluHons •Throw pogos of photos they did not do than what they did. changes in the UM Constitution (see related •Ann* Frokor on hunger •Sooth Africans spook story). NORTH • Approved a three-year Church •Harry Hainas on mission •Skits ootoftttin In major action, the conference: Growth and Revftalization Plan and a related •Eira Earl tont on ministry •Gloomy statistics • Rejected a special fall session of document outling detailed definitions, policies •Appointment chanows •Constitutional omandroants votwd the conference as proposed by the Council on arid procedures for planting new churches. Ministries (and in doing so put "on hold" deci- * ruff-ufufd thf ftftirwood idtnation •Slshop Hodapp on spiritual formation •laity addrossas sions relative to a capital funding campaign (sec May HUM) at length and ultimately ap- •Ordlnands, ratiroas rocofnbad and personnel staffing needs of the conference headquarters office in Marion). ( •■■age H) tmsi PAGE 2 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985; Reader Response

confidence on another child-killer that exists in Cities Smithsonian that none are traitors for the cause of Christ or many of us are not sure that we want to see the United States. Legal abortions kill one and to Him and that there are no doubters, too. increases in unemployment anywhere in the one-half million children in this country every To the Editor: This letter alludes to the appointment of world. year. This is about 4,000 per day or 1 every 20 In the May issue Joy L. Thornton states: a certain minister of our church, the Rev. The name 'United Methodist Church" is seconds. These, for the most part, are not "It is quite strange how we focus our Charles Hutchinson, to a church and was a misnomer. We have diverse viewpoints and caused by poverty. Can Ms. Edleman give us minds on projects in Texas and how we come denied (by some) and even as he was already opinions. Those should be heard. the statistics on how many children in this to the aid of starving people in famished judged. He was judged by some brethren as HarlanHinkle country die in one year from poverty? It is Ethiopia. On the other hand, there is a grave not capable for certain duties is outrageous Brownsburg very sad when children die from anything, injustice of spiritual depletion and racial and unbecoming a good Christian. whether it is hunger or sickness or accidents or famine in the UM South Indiana Conference. Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp has done his Killed by choice something else; but it is tragic when children "It was just yesterday Richard Allen duty to appoint and to assign any minister with are killed by choice before they even have a and other faithful of the St. George Methodist confidence. Every member (genuine member) To the Editor: chance to live. Episcopal Church walked out because they shall put full trust and faith in him. I have a comment on an article in the Just once I would like to see an article in could not pray." The Bishop sent Rev. Hutchinson to April issue entitled, "Poverty cited as worst a Methodist publication about the problem of In Smithsonian Institution Research preach to good News. child killer." Marian Wright Edleman, in abortion. One of the great tragedies of our time Reports, No. 44, Winter 1985, the lead item is Jesus did send his disciples to preach the speaking to a group of 500 from the nation's is the failure of the church to speak out against "Black churches provide for more than good news in many places and he said to them. religious community, is reported to have said the evils of moral sins with the same spiritual needs." It begins: "He who shall not receive thee, shake off the that poverty is the greatest child-killer in the forcefulness that it does the social problems. "In 1787, the year of the Constitutional dust of your feet; Verily, I say unto thee, it United States. Her message went on to refer to Jesus loved the poor, of course, and He also Convention in Philadelphia, another historic shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom budget cuts to the poor. I have no way of loved the children, alJthe children. but less publicized event took place in the and Gomorrha in the day of judgement than knowing what the official figures are on this Marilyn Whisler same city. A group of black members of the for this city." subject, but I can comment with a degree of Elkhart racially mixed congregation of the St. Lastly, Jesus loves those who deny Him George's Methodist church walked out of a when he said; "because you have done this to service after white members of the the least of my brethren you have done it unto congregation pulled them from their knees me. Love one another as I have loved you." while they were praying. The black Only those who have changed lives and worshippers were ordered to move to their heart becomes victors for Christ and be assigned places in the church gallery, but winners. Abundio G. Cardenas instead they left altogether, marking a pivotal Michigan City moment in black church history." I believe Thornton may be making an event that happened nearly 200 years ago Contrldictions' from the episcopal study iBHP^yJ sound as though it happened but recently, in To the Editor: Indiana. Elsewhere in the above mentioned It is interesting to note the article from Smithsonian Institution Research contradictions of various segments of United Reports Richard Allen is identified as the first Methodist thought. Annual Conference - a ft^^^H Bishop of the A.M.E. Church. Bishop Hodapp in his "Soundings" W. Gordon Wylie column wonders about "doubt and mistrust" fascinating experience \WmMLm\ Indianapolis of Methodists concerning the National Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches. Part of the problem is that while the Council of Bishops, and their spokesmen, talk These among us who about "practices which need correction," they A United Methodist Annual Representatives from small do not specifically identify those practices. Conference is a fascinating experience, denominations were arguing that any deny the Lord Many of us have been convinced, for group of over 25 or 30 could not make years, that UNESCO and UNICEF were laced not only for those who attend for the first time, but also for those of us who such decisions. To the Editor: with corruption. Yet, the official UMC line In Jesus time, when he walked the earth, from "on high" does not admit, insofar as can have attended for decades. One My response was that they should He has three kinds of men with him. These ascertain, the existence of any real problems. thousand people coining together to attend a United Methodist Annual people who strongly believed him said that Developments of the past few years have make significant decisions is a rare Conference where several hundred they are going to follow Him and die with him. verified our suspicions, but I don't think the occasion in the life of the church or any people annually make such choices. I Surely, they did tell the truth what was in their church has identified UNESCO and UNICEF other organization. told them the story of the mountaineer heart to their Master. But when the moment of as specific problems. A few years ago, prior to The solution lies in: (a) being specific who, when asked if he believed in infant testing came, these three kinds of men they Methodist-E.U.B. merger, I attended an baptism, replied, "Believe in it? I've were to him became as follows: about the wrongs of the WCC and NCC, (b) ecumenical campus ministry meeting 1. a traitor who sold Jesus with 30 pieces informing the UMC members what the church seen it done!" I believe in such broadly leaders propose, (c) get input from here in Indiana. Plans were being made representative decision-making because of silver; to create a new statewide structure for 2. another one had denied Him; LAYPERSONS, and then our leaders can take I've seen it done! 3. still another had doubted Him. united action with the knowledge they have campus ministry. Those present were church-wide support. asked how many copies of the new Some say that under such Where are the faithful disciples of Jesus circumstances, decisions always are at His time 2,000 years ago? Bishop Hodapp, in HUM's May issue, constitution would be needed in order Today, even as we profess to be a ''notes ethical questions in joint IRD, State for their respective denominations to "cut-and-dried" prior to the meeting. Christian and that we know Christ as our King Department 'religious liberty' conference," vote approval or disapproval. Members of an Annual Conference and Lord and Savior, there seems to be among decries violations of the principle of separation really don't have choices — so the us like Peter who denies the Lord, and pray of church and state. Baptists, Presbyterians, argument goes. Such skeptics should Yet, in Seattle, the following was quoted Episcopalians, Disciples and other have attended either one of our Indiana in your paper "The Bishops approved a groups all responded, and Conferences during the last month. statement protesting any U.S. support of approximately 40 copies were the most Contra activity; calling on President Reagan Decisions which were proposed by requested in order for each Conference leadership were defeated or and Congress to open discussion with denomination to make a decision. There Nicaragua..." Also, the bishops reaffirmed the radically altered in both sessions. position of the General Conference which was an air of disbelief when I stated that That's what makes an Annual supports the illegal harboring of illegal aliens. the Methodists would need 3,500. We had Conference fascinating — and healthy! The Hoosier United Methodist (USPS 859- While these positions have some support three Annual Conferences in the state at It is a meeting in which representatives 500) is published monthly except August by In- throughout the church, they are contradictory. that time, and they each needed to vote of local churches decide what they want diana Area United Methodist Communications, Calling on the president and congress to take on such an issue to secure Methodist to do together. It is an open process an agency of the United Methodist Church in certain actions may or may not be violation of approval. We are by far the most which often takes time (we met a bit Indiana. Printed by the Daily Journal, Frank- the separation of church and state principle, representative religious group in the late in our last night together in each lin, Ind. Editorial offices at 1100 W. 42nd but let's assume it is legitimate. How can the world. Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 46208. Second-class fostering of illegal activities be proper? The Conference), but it is representative Last year I attended a meeting of democracy at work — and that we postage paid at Indianapolis, Ind. Tel. (317) proper way is to ask Congress to act to change the Presidential Panel of the National 924-1321. the law. rightly should celebrate. It has not yet been established that it is Council of Churches — the group which Editor James H. Steele the will of Methodists nationwide that the proposed a new structure for the Circulation Beverly Emmons church boycott or encourage boycotts of National Council in order to get more Staff Writer Diane S. Parker companies that do business in South Africa. If control and accountability in the Resident Bishop.. Leroy C. Hodapp those activities are successful, and broadly-based Governing Board rather Subscription rate: |5 per year or $8 for two unemployment of those we are trying to help is than in small isolated units of the the result, what then? What will our church Council. At one point, a discussion years. leaders propose we do about that? Contrary to POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to centered on whether or not a Governing the Hwtier United Metktdfat, 1» W.42ad St., our leaders' assertions, it is not all "black and white" in South Africa; there is a gray area Board of more than 300 members could when it comes to the economic impact and make significant decisions. t' IHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1M5 • PAGE 3 At North & South Down again No matter how you slice it the news Members act on wide variety is not good. ( As is customary, the respective con-, ference statisticians - Robert Wilbanks1 (North) and Donald Goben (South) - is- sued statistical reports during the respec- of social action resolutions tive Annual Conference sessions. The reports cover the one-year period ending Reflecting Methodism's historic com- • Central America • Conferees voted to Dec. 31,1964. mitment to social action causes, members of support the Contadora peace proposals and to As an Episcopal Area (both confer- the North and South Indiana Conferences call on the U.S. to engage in bilateral negotia- ences), United Methodism in Indiana lost voted resolutions on a variety of issues includ- tions with Nicaragua for a non-violent settle- a total of 5,929 members during 1964. ing alcohol, apartheid in South Africa, conflict ment of disagreements and to "terminate all in Central America, rural life and nuclear efforts to overthrow the duly elected Nicara- For the first time, total Indiana weapons, during their annual sessions con- guan government or destabilize the Nicara- Area church membership (not including ducted at Purdue University and Indiana Uni- guan economy." Further, members will preparatory members) stands below the versity respectively. support the continued organizing of Christians 300,000 mark - 290,116 to be exact. for peace and will encourage South Indiana Resolutions approved at the North Con- IN THE NORTH CONFERENCE ference are as follows: churches to establish covenant relationships with congregations in Nicaragua. membership during 1964 dropped by 3,865, • Alcohol - Conference agreed to petition from 146,146 to 142,281. President Reagan and Congress to ban all ad- • On children • Believing the present In- vertising for alcoholic beverages on radio and diana state law covering the wrongful death of IN THE SOUTH CONFERENCE television or require broadcasters to give a child considers a child to be "property with membership during 1981 dropped by 2,064, equal time to health messages about alcohol. no value beyond the economic value of chores from 158,899 to 156,835. • Apartheid - Members voted to reject NUCLE AR the child may do for the family," conference There were a few bright notes. For any attempts to justify apartheid as an expres- members supported a resolution urging the In- example, in the South, four districts - In- sion of biblical expression and will support the WEAPON diana Legislature to change the law so that dianapolis Northeast, New Albany, New Nambian and South African persons, children are recognized as persons of worth. Castle and Terre Haute — registered churches, movements and institutions which Conferees also will ask the Legislature to cre- gains in worship attendance. stand against apartheid. The conference urged ate a law which recognizes the value of the The complete statistical reports will churches to close accounts with and withdraw emotional support and love a child brings to funds from banks and corporations doing busi- ZONE the family in the same way present law recog- appear in the conference journals. ness in South Africa. nizes the value of adults. •Rural Life - Conference supported the right of persons and families to live and pros- ing gifts for appreciated property at market Good financial news per as farmers and farm workers outside of value. cities and metropolitan centers, and opposed The South Conference took stands on the the indiscriminate diversion of agricultural following social issues: land for non-agricultural uses. • South Africa • Conferees approved a • Nuclear weapons - Conference de- proposal recommending the denomination's Strive for effective, clared the seat of the 1965 session (Purdue), its Board of Global Ministries "actively partici- meeting rooms and gathering place a "Nu- pate in an intensive ecumenical focus on se- clear Weapon Free Zone" and called for a nu- lected corporations asking them to cease fruitful programming clear moratorium by both the United States supporting apartheid in South Africa." Mem- and Russia on the further production or de- bers also agreed to support the Anti-Apartheid ployment of nuclear weapons and delivery sys- Act of 1985 sponsored by Rep. William Gray Hodapp tells North CCOM tems to halt the nuclear arms race. and Sen. Ted Kennedy and will encourage local •Charitable deductions - Members sup- congregations to write to President Ronald BySTANSOLLARS personnel in all levels of the connectional ported the maintenance of existing rules re- Reagan and other elected representatives to HUM CORRESPONDENT church. garding income tax deductability for all seek termination of any U.S. government poli- Amid several program reports and orga- charitable contributions, continuation of chari- cies which support the government of South Less than two weeks after the adjourn- nizational functions, the CCOM re-elected last table deductions for non-itemizing taxpayers, Africa "as long as that government continues ment of the North Indiana Annual Conference year's officers to another term. Dr. R. Sheldon and continuation of the current rules concern- a policy of apartheid." session at Purdue University, its Conference Duecker, senior pastor of Muncie High Street, Council on Ministries (CCOM) held its first will again serve as chairperson; Louise meeting of the new conference year June 13 at Schock, vice-chairperson; and Evangeline Wabash. Rehm, secretary. Addressing the group was Bishop Leroy Elected to the CCOM executive commit- Hodapp who encouraged them to strive for "ef- tee were Duecker, Schock and Rehm, along fective and fruitful programming in the local with conference lay leader John Shettle; church." Hodapp said there is often confusion Board of Global Ministries representative Vic- as to the lines of programming responsibilities tor Goldschmidt; Cabinet Chairperson Rev. between the conference staff, district leader- Jack Pavy; Council Director Rev. John Hop- ship and the local church. He cited three ways kins, and Bishop Hodapp. Also seated were by which the CCOM could resolve the confu- three at-large members: UMW Chairperson sion and enhance the ministries of all levels of Carolyn Johnson, the Rev. Mary Kendzora, church programming. and the Rev. Jacob Williams. FIRST, HODAPP said the CCOM is the GOOD FINANCIAL NEWS was reported agency through which the local church can join by the North CFA's Lester Grile. He told the with the annual conference to do ministries to- gathering that apportionment collections re- gether which they could not do without each ceived last month totalled $577,851 — 103 per- other. Second, the Bishop stated that the cent of the amount of income forecast for May. CCOM provides services to the local church so Moreover, Conference Director of Finance and that it can function more effectively, and third, Administrative Rev. Phil Granger noted that he said the linkage from the local church to its 1985 advance special giving is over $80,000 annual conference unites the congregation ahead of last year. He said all giving in the with the general church. This link, the Bishop conference is up more than $330,000 compared with the same period in 1964. Granger attrib- Sample added, has been broken down over the last sev- Suchocki eral years. uted much of the increase to offering receipts The Bishop also urged the CCOM to en- for African famine relief. courage stronger district CCOM ministries However, even with the May windfall Suchocki, Sample to be featured which he said would, in turn, make for a more giving, Grile said that payment toward appor- vital CCOM. tionments through June 1 are now at the 71 HODAPP ALSO said that higher visibil- percent level, up six percent from the same speakers at School of Prophets ity and participation of conference and district period in 1964. TWO SEMINARY EDUCATORS will serve as guest speakers for the 44th annual Indiana Area School of the Prophets set for Aug. 12-15 at Indiana Central University, Indianapolis. Dr. MARJORIE SUCHOCKI, dean and profes- «& Pontius' Puddle sor of systematic theology at Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C., THINGS HAVE Errmm will serve as the event's keynote speaker. The preacher of the week will be Dr. GOTTEN TOObHE* TEX. S. SAMPLE, professor of church and society at Saint Paul School of Theol- THAN XTHOO&HT OR GOD HASTAKfcN ogy Kansas City, Mo. Indiana's School of the Prophets is one of the best-known VPSARCASrA. regional continuing education events within the connection. This year's school will include seven classes (one taught by Suchocki) and three workshops (one taught by Sample). SOP informational brochures have, as in past years, re- vived widespread distribution among clergy in Indiana. If you didn't receive a copy, write the UMC Area Office, 1100 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis 40208. Additional information in the July HUM. ZlVfV

PAGE 4 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985; Decision still pending on Names in the news Diaconal vote; Vz needed 'yea' in North, thumbs-down in South BISHOP DAVID LAWSON was recently RUMBLE from the South Indina Conference. honored by the Alumni Association of the Uni- More than 220 graduates of United presently 74 such bodies across the U.S. and Puerto Rico versity of Evansville with a Certificate of Ex- are members of the Indiana Area, many of which this spring and summer are considering cellence for outstanding professional them serving churches and other places of three constitutional amendments to the consti- achievement. Lawson, a 1955 graduate of the leadership in the two conferences. United is a tution of the United Methodist Church. school, was elected to the episcopacy from the graduate professional school of the United The amendments were forwarded to the con- South Indiana Conference in 1984 and assigned Methodist Church that has been preparing per- ference from the 1984 General Conference to the Wisconsin Area, based in Madison. His sons for ministry since 1871. Dr. Leonard I. Each is voted separately in each conference. most recent pastorate in Indiana was Carmel Sweet, newly elected president of the Semi- For passage, each must be affirmed by two- Church. nary, delivered the address on the topic, "The thirds of the aggregate number of annual con- Bow in the Church." ference delegates across the denomination. RICK LEE MILLER, a member of the The third (and only controversial South Indiana Conference, was one of 82 stu- Two Hoosiers were among more than 140 amendment) would, if passed, make diaconal dents to receive degrees from Wesley Theolog- ministers full members of annual conferences. ical Seminary in Washington, D.C., at perons who recently took part in a conference for Leaders of Single Adults conducted by the Thus far, more conferences have given commencement May 6. Miller received a Mas- UM General Board of Discipleship, Nashville. approval than disapproval, however, the mea- ter of Divinity degree. Located adjacent to The Participating were M. TUTZA of the North sure may be in trouble because of the Vj prov- American University in Washington, Wesley conference and JANICE S. HESMAN of the iso. Several large conferences, including South Seminary is one of 13 theological schools of the South Conference. The meeting for leaders of Indiana and Florida, have turned it down. United Methodist Church. NORTH Conference members vote. Those in opposition generally have • •••• single adi Jt programs was designed to provide training and enrichment for persons who lead Indiana's two conferences have split on argued that making diaconal ministers voting THE REV. JOHN MONROE VAYHTN- single adult ministry programs in their own the issue of whether to make diaconal minis- lay members of annual conferences would GER, Ph.D., was appointed executive director conferences, districts and congregations. ters full conference lay members. diminish the voice of the laity, most of whom of the Colorado Interfaith Counseling Center With relatively little discussion, the are elected lay members from local churches. and Pastoral Resource Institute at the First North Conference OK'd the constitutional Diaconal ministers, though unordained, United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs, BISHOP LEROY HODAPP was a fea- amendment by a vote of 719 for, 64 against and are nevertheless seen by many laity as church Col., by Bishop Dale White at the New York tured speaker at this year's 500 Festival an- 15 abstentions. professionals. Annual Conference June 9. Dr. Vayhinger nual memorial service at Momument Circle, It was a different story a week later at Those supporting the measure note that began his ministry in the South Indiana Con- Indianapolis. In his memorial message, he told the South Indiana Conference. After prolonged diaconal ministers (who are often those in ference in 1983, but joined the New York Con- the crowd of more than 500, "The best way to discussion (see main conference story), the posts such as Christian education, music, etc.) ference in 1941. He taught at Drew, Garrett pay tribute to those who suffered and died for body voted-down the amendment 312 yes, 412 are fully in ministry and admitting them to and IUff Methodist seminaries as well as An- us is to see that the ideals of this nation are no and 21 abstentions. membership would confirm and celebrate that derson and Asbury seminaries before retiring maintained for all time." He then reminded (Two other constitutional amendments, fact. Some note opposition to the measure is from teaching. participants, "Abraham Lincoln said at Get- dealing with largely technical-legal-property due "to lack of clarity and confusion." tysburg, 'It is the responsibility of those of us matters relative to wording of the 1968 merger Currently diaconal ministers can be between the former Methodist and UEB elected as lay members using the lay equaliza- An award of merit was given to the among the living to make sure that those who perished have not died in vain.' Let us pledge Churches passed in both conferences by over- tion formula. More than one-half the confer- REV. C. RAYMOND EARLE, North Confer- whelming majorities and doubtless will ulti- ences do this. The constitutional amendment ence member, at the 147th commencement at that this is the best memorial — the best way for us to honor those who made the supreme mately be OK'd nationwide.) would make diaconal ministers members be- Wabash College. Earle is a 1925 graduate of The two Indiana conference are among cause of their office. Wabash. The award, given each year to those sacrifice for their country." alumni who have performed a meritorious service, accomplishment or special achieve- ment, is the highest honor that can be be- stowed upon an alumni of the college. This 'You belong to God and God belongs to you' month Earle marks his 63rd consecutive year in the ministry. For the past 10 years he has By DIANE PARKER Jones said "a friend" - the disciple served Terhune Church in the South Confer- HUM STAFF WRITER Paul — provided a perfect answer for those ence. Other pastorates have included Trinity moments of silence a minister encounters dur- UMC, Crawfordsville; Winimac UMC; Centen- The Rev. Ezra Earl Jones, general sec- ing his day-to-day work, whether it be before a ary Church, Lebanon; Trinity Church, Lafay- retary of the UM board of Discipleship, Nash- sermon, from a teenager asking for under- ette; Main Street UMC, Kokomo; and ville, addressed members of the standing or from a dying woman wondering Waynedale UMC, Fort Wayne. denomination's North Conference during what death is like, by stating at one of his morning worship services Thursday and Fri- trials, "The real issue before us today is the • •••• day, May 30-31, urging conferees to live their TERRY D. THOMLISON, professor of ressurrection of the dead." lives as though they belonged to God. JONES, recalling his own ordination as communications at the University of Evans- "Some of you are going to move after a deacon 24 years ago, said he believes his ville, is one of 43 outstanding young American this conference - it's the Methodist way," he professors chosen for Group IV of the W.K. said during his sermon Thursday. "No matter bishop delivered a similar message then by ad- vising him to "just tell the story of what God Kellogg Foundation's National Fellowship Pro- where you go, you belong to God and God be- did in Christ and God will come." gram. The program, now in its sixth year, is longs to you. That's the message I want you to Addressing the ordinands, Jones said, meant to expand the nation's bank of capable hear today." "You've started out on a journey, a journey to leaders. It is designed to help people increase PREACHER for the North Confer- HE TOLD the story of a Nashville couple tell the story in all the silences that we encoun- their skills in areas outside their chosen fields ence worship sessions — Dr. Ezra Earl who fearfully encountered an escaped prisoner ter." so they can deal more responsibly and effec- Jones, general secretary of the UM Board He concluded, "Some of the seeds that tively with society's needs. Fellows were se- outside their home early one morning. The wife, Louise, although frightened, had enough of Discipleship, Nashville. you will sow will fall on fertile ground — some lected on the basis of recommendations from lives will be changed by your ministry. When their institutions or agency's chief executive strength of faith to take the prisoner into her home because he was cold. She convinced him he said. Admitting it is sometimes difficult to that happens, take it as a blessing. Your real officer, and their own credentials, skills, inter- to put aside his gun, saying "I don't allow vio- preach when the laypeople are listening out of ordination will come when you stand in the si- ests and demonstrated leadership potential. lence in my home," and fixed him breakfast as the depths of their souls, he said, "There's al- lences of the ministry and the people will look Thomlinson, a member of the Evansville fac- they waited for the police to arrive. ways the chance that you will blow it" to you. Who knows what you will say?" ulty since 1977, formerly held teaching posi- Later, when asked by a reporter about tions at McKindree College, Lebanon, HI., He the experience, she said simply, "I knew God also has taught communication courses at would take care of me." Harlaxton College in England. • **** DR. JONES said he shared that story Bishop Hodapp tapped to head THE REV. GARY FORBES of First "because I want you to feel to the very depths UMC, South Bend, and church member SHIR- of your being the power of people when they LEY WITMER were the first recipients of the live as though they belong to God and God be- group planning event on racism longs to them. Life is different when it is lived E. Blair Warner Award for Individual Commu- Meeting June 12 near Chicago, a group 1. Explicit racism in the UMC's relationship nity Action. The award, presented May 19, is intentionally as God's children," he said. Worshippers broke into applause as he empowered by the 1984 UM General Confer- with its employees. given by the St. Joseph County Mental Health ence had elected Indiana Area Bishop Leroy Association. Blair Warner is a longtime added, "As Christians, the day will come when 2. How to call to accountability those groups we will say, like Louise, "We don't allow vio- Hodapp to head a special planning committee and/or individuals who maintain and encour- worker in the St. Joseph County and State of which will stage a national convocation on rac- lence in our world." age discriminatory practices within their con- Indiana Mental Health Association. ism. Tentatively titled a "Global Racism Con- gregations, districts and conferences. Among 59 graduates honored at the 112th That moment of silence a minister en- vocation," the event was called for by the 1984 3. How to develop a process to evaluate Commencement of United Theological Semi- counters right before the sermon Sunday General Conference which directed the Gen- present and future strategies toward the elimi- nary, Dayton, Ohio, May 18 are four persons morning was the subject of Jones' sermon Fri- eral Commission Religion and Race, in cooper- nation of racism within the denomination. from the Indiana Area of the United Methodist day as he addressed conferees as well as 27 ation with other program boards, to call for a The planning group, representing a wide Church. Receiving the Master of Divinity de- candidates about to be ordianed deacons. national convocation of United Methodists to spectrum of the church from across the gree are JOSEPH R. BAUNOCH, CRAIG D. "THAT MOMENT of silence right before be held early in the quadrennium. That confer- county, numbers approximately 30 persons. LASUER, and MARLA D. WOODS from the the sermon can be frustrating and trying (for ence, along with five jurisdictional confer- Hodapp is one of three representatives from North Indiana Conference, and ALLEN R. the minister) but it can also be exhilirating," ences to follow, would examine: the Council of Bishops. r/&*J iHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985 • PAGE 5 'Around the world in 3 sermons' Haines: 'Open the windows of your church to mission' He said thai minister taught him the best By STAN SOLLARS ud DUNE PARKER "It's God's will that we be a people with a global plan for the church," he said. way to cure a dying church is "to set it on fire When you hear a sermon on the church's SPEAKING about his travels during 20 with commitment to Jesus Christ and mis- global missions work delivered by the Rev. J. years of missionary work, Haines said he has sion." Harry Haines, you've been someplace. encountered churches all over the world dedi- He spoke proudly of a small church with His accounts of the spiritual, the tangi- cated to mission work, including ones in War- 97 members located in Snow, Mich., (near ble, the terrible and the joyful events in far saw, Poland; Aukland, New Zealand and even Grand Rapids) which has consistently led all away missions sites appear in your mind's eye a small parish in Snow, Mich. UM churches in contributions to world hunger, in glowing Technicolor. But the images — his Haines said when he met a group of pas- giving as much as $22,000 annually. "If you messages—are not travelogues. They are im- tors in Warsaw, he asked them to tell him what want to see a church in mission, this is it," he passioned reports and lessons. In his three ser- was most exciting in the Polish church today. said. Haines visited the small church and mons delivered at this year's South Indiana They replied, "We have fallen in love with the asked one member about their mission com- Annual Conference, he related how individu- Bible." mitments. She replied modestly, "We decided als, through faith and action, can effectively "How many of your churches can say to live simply so others may simply live." relieve some of the pain in the world; pain that?" he asked. "Certainly the church in Po- Saying "our hearts need to be rekindled which he says is in the body of Christ. Dr. J. Harry Haines land is a Bible-reading church which nourishes with the warmth of the Holy Spirit," Haines Dr. Haines, a United Methodist minister it's own life." ended his sermon with the words of his friend, who recently retired as executive secretary of HE SPOKE of the church he attended as Nobel Peace Prize Winner Mother Theresa of the United Methodist Committee On Relief open the windows of your church and help your Calcutta: "We all have a chance to do some- people become global Christians." a child in his native New Zealand, saying a (UMCOR), served as a missionary for 20 years new minister there had boosted attendance thing beautiful for our God." in China, Asia and Switzerland. Haines also He said there are four reasons why all So for the South Conference, it was churches should be involved in mission work: from 20 people each Sunday to 1,100 members has traveled extensively on mission inspection in 10 years by emphasizing church mission," "Around The World in Three Sermons." Judg- tours in various pastoral capacities throughout 1) The mission of the church is God's mission, ing by response of the conference, Haines' in- not ours; 2) The time is now; 3) The place is Haines said. "He told us, 'We've been robbing virtually every corner of the world. More re- God; that's why we are where we are.'" terpretations of the Gospel were worth the trip. cently, he visited the starvation-afflicted conti- here; and 4) The power is God's. nent of Africa. In addition, he serves as a con- sultant to Church World Service. DRAWING from his extensive ministry, Haines said to worshippers Wednesday morn- ing (June S) that we, as a people of God, should J.K. Forbes named as one of three be prepared to make a costly sacrifice "to make our world a world of light rather than a world of sacrifice." Because God is moving in special ways ICU 'Focus on Future' assistants all over the world, the church should strive to be a people in mission, he said, adding, "Un- The Rev. J. Kenneth Forbes, long-time less we know how to think and plan globally, executive assistant to Indiana Area bishops, is we fail." one of three state leaders who have been Haines recalled his seven years of serv- named special assistants to the president of ice in China and told of a recent trip back to Indiana Central University, Indianapolis. that country where, he said, ministers have a Dr. Forbes, who is slated to retire at the wonderful "problem." Haines said that Chris- close of the 1906 South Indiana Conference next tianity was growing so strongly there that a June, will relate to ICU as time is available church bulletin he saw on one location con- during the coming 12 months. He will devote tained the message: "We plead — do not come full-time to the effort upon retirement. twice on a Sunday — we need seats for some- Also named: Educator John Z. Martin body else." He observed, "Every minister in and businessman John T. Sutton. the South Conference would give their eye ICU President Gene E. Sease made the an- teeth to have that same message printed in nouncement May 18 during the university's an- their bulletins." nual commencement ceremonies (see related ACCORDING TO HAINES, Christians story). constitute 5 percent of the population of Asia, 1 Dr. Sease said each of the three brings a Sutton Martin percent of the Middle East census and half of different perspective to the university. They the African populace. will work individually and as a team to assist Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, and his The New Zealand native said while we him in planning ICU's future role. The pro- master's in college administration from Clare- tend to applaud the past and look with sober gram, to be known as "Focus on the Future," mont Graduate School in Claremont, Califor- hearts at die present, we should only look for- will look toward the university's 90th birthday nia. Marian College and St. Joseph's College ward. celebration in 1992. have awarded him doctorates in humane let- "We should look to the future as new "INDIANA CENTRAL has enjoyed re- ters and laws. beings...to be refreshed, revived and renewed markable growth and outreach in recent years "John 'Martin is recognized across the as children of God," he added. with the development of new and innovative state and nation as one of the most knowledge- GREETED THURSDAY MORNING by programs," Sease said. "While we seem to able persons in the nation concerning the needs the sounds of the popular famine-relief, fund- have taken wise steps in the past which have of independent schools," Sease said, "He will raising song "We Are The World," Haines brought us to our present strength, we want to assist ICU in bringing that knowledge and Forbes stressed there is hope for the starving masses plan carefully our future with our eyes fixed on those relationships to the university." in Africa. The hope, he said is coming from the the needs of the 21st century." THE THIRD MEMBER of the univer- Sutton graduated from Shortridge High relief and evangelism efforts of Christ's Forbes has served as the executive assistant sity's new advancement team is Sutton, who School and received his bachelor's degree church. for Bishops Leroy Hodapp, James Armstrong, recently retired as vice president of Merchants from Wabash College. "John Sutton is so much He assured United Methodists that their Ralph T. Alton and Reuben H. Mueller over the National Bank and Trust Co. a part of all that happens in Indianapolis and mission dollars, intended for the hunger- past 15 years. Prior to that he was senior min- Formerly the treasurer of Marion nearby counties that we need his expertise and stricken areas of the African continent, "are ister at Irvington United Methodist Church and County, then its auditor, Sutton brings to the guidance with regard to local concerns and not rotting on the docks." He continued, "the a district superintendent, plus pastorates at university not only a corporate and govern- needs," Sease said. "ICU is such an integral money you have entrusted to say in the name Mt. Veraon, Greenwood and Indiana Univer- mental background, but is resplendent with part of the fiber of this community that we of God...'we care'.. Js getting through." sity. He is on the board of directors of Method- community associations. He is a past president needed a very strong community leader. Haines stated, "I saw little children ist Hospital. of the Downtown Kiwanis Club, and the Indian- The president's new "Focus on the Fu- laughing and playing in the streets. Many are Forbes received his bachelor's degree apolis Jaycees, treasurer of Greater Indianap- ture" associates will begin their service to the alive because the (Church World Service food from Syracuse University and his master's olis Progress Committee president of the Gyro university on Aug. 1, though numerous infor- and clothing) aid go through." from Boston University School of Theology. Club and past vice-president of Meridian Hills mal planning sessions are already underway. He described some of the death-riddled The University of Evansville and DePauw Uni- Country Club. He has received the Good Gov- They will be housed in historic Good Hall, the areas of Africa (which be visited) as "parts of versity awarded him honorary doctorates. ernment award and the Keyman award from first building on campus. Offices are now being the body of Christ that are hurting." Some of Of Forbes, Sease said, "We are part of the Jaycees. renovated for their use. the places, according to Haines, saw the the family of the 120 United Methodist institu- deaths of a hundred children each day. He tions of higher education and I know of no per- cited five reasons as to why Africa is in trou- son in Indiana, or in the nation, who has had a ble: Droughts, insufficient food production, a greater in-depth acquaintance with the leader- 'Kindred Spirits' help older adults population explosion, poor agricultural prac- ship of the church, both locally and nation- tices and an influx of U A, Chinese and Soviet- ally.'-' He is based at the UM Indiana Area The "Kindred Spirits" at University lending library of taped worship services as made weapons - causing "Africans to kill Af- office in Indianapolis. Heights UMC (Indianapolis Southeast District) well as magazines, paperback books and ricans" - this is why "black Africa is on its MARTIN recently retired as executive have taken on a special mission to identify and large-print material. Members recently spon- knees," Haines said. director of the Associated Colleges of Indiana. meet the needs of older adults in the church sored their first Celebrate Life Dinner where Concluding bis Thursday remarks, He served there 13 years and helped give di- and the surrounding community. they acknowledged "Older Americans Sun- Haines said he saw the church putting its life rections and assistance to 18 independent col- The Kindred Spirits program, which day" and honored older adults' birthdays. on the line in Africa. "I was never asked for leges and universities across the state. He was began as a weekly visitation effort for persons Presently the group is applying to the money. I was (just) asked the question (by in a similar position in Maryland for two years who are homebound or in nursing homes, is led Central Indiana Council on Aging to determine certain Africans), 'do you know we're before coming to Indiana. Prior to that, he was by a committee made up of older adults that if the church qualifies as a nutrition site. here, .do you care?'" president of Upland College in Upland, Calif, plans and implements programming for those University Heights Church, adjacent to ON FRIDAY, Haines challenged United for 11 years. who are isolated socially. Indiana Central University, is located at 4002 Methodists to "be commited in your hearts to He received his bachelor's degree from In addition to visitation, the group runs a Otterbein Ave., Indianapolis. £* libQJ PAGE 6 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985 At High Hour services Bishop articulates challenge,

Scholarships available hope of spiritual formation The ceremonial crest of both North and ence Passing of the Mantle were retiring min- for ethnics preparing South Annual Conferences was the traditional ister Merrell Geible and the Rev. Erma High Hour Service which recognized a total of Rohrer, a newly ordained elder. 33 retiring ministers with a combined toal of Bishop Leroy Hodapp spoke at each for health care field more than 1,000 years of service. High Hour Service on the church's challenge for spiritual formation, which he said was a NEW YORK (UMNS) - The search is on In addition, 15 elders were ordained at "difficult concept to comprehend and appro- for ethnic minority persons preparing to enter the North Conference service and 17 deacons priate. the health-care field and needing assistance and 18 elders were ordained during the South "The primary nature of the Christian with their education. Two sets of scholarships church is to be a community which lives in and are available from the Health and Welfare by the Holy Spirit of God," he said. "Apart Ministries Department of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. Five $2,000 grants from that reality, we are just another human will be made from the Lee Leadership Devel- organization." opment Fund to Asian-American and Native THE BISHOP said the real challenge of American students interested in entering or spiritual formation is to "renew and recreate a continuing a health-related career. Applicants sense of belonging...a life filled with joy and must be Christian and preferably United Meth- purpose and a future dominated by hope." odist, U.S. citizens, and able to show economic He believes the world "desperately need. Deadline for applications is Sept. 10. The needs that fruit of the spirit today" because Lee Fund was established in 1980 by Dora the signs of the times indicate the immediate Ames Lee, a Stockton, Calif., physician. She future may be worse than the present. He had served eight years on the board of Health quoted author Norman Mailer who said, "We and Welfare Ministries. June 30 is the deadline live in a savagely mechanical world...on the for applications for grants from the Harry R. brink of dreams and disaster." Kendall Trust. Approximately $500,000 is dis- "THAT KIND of world demands spiri- tributed each year to enable institutions or tual formation," Hodapp said. "Rootage in the groups to continue, initiate or develop pro- deep, mysterious reality of the spirit is essen- grams benefiting needy black children and Conference service. (Twenty-seven deacons at tial." needy black or white elderly persons. Individ- He indicated, however, there are signs the North Conference were ordained during a the future may be brighter than Mailer pre- ual grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Appli- separate ordination service.) cation forms for both sets of grants may be dicts. obtained from Charles P. Kellogg, Room 350, The South Conference High Hour Service "Nowhere in the world is the spirit of 475 Riverside Drive, New York 10115, 212-870- included what might be a first in United Meth- God more evident today than on the African 3910. odism—the Passing of the Mantle between two continent," he said, adding he is "highly women ministers. In the moving ceremony pleased" lay leaders from both Indiana confer- symbolizing transfer of leadership from one ences are working together on special mission Investment policies generation to the next, retiree Esther Edwards projects in Africa. Urging church members to "build a HISTORIC MOMENTS - Retiree passed the ministerial stole to the newly or- Esther Edwards (left) prepares to pass to lie Investigated dained elder Margaret McNaught with the strong and vital church," he concluded, "Let words, "be constant in your devotion and un- us together break out the banners of Indiana tiie mantle (stole) to incoming elder Mar- garet McNaught during the South High EVANSTON, 111. (UMNS) - United wavering in your faithful service." Methodism...and join together in mission and Methodist national board investment policies, PARTICIPATING in the North Confer- ministry to a needy world." particularly concerning companies doing busi- ness in South Africa, will be examined at a national consultation this summer. According to the Rev. Clifford Droke, chief staff execu- Interrelated groups call for action tive of the General Council on Finance and Ad- ministration here, the meeting is being called in responde to requests from several denomi- national groups, including the Council of Bish- ops and the Board of Global Ministries. GCFA, to insure justice in South Africa the church's chief fiscal agency, earlier launched its own review of existing guidelines CHICAGO (UMNS) - Vigorous action Responsibility (ICCR), the 50 announced "a have been in dialogue with the 12 corporations for investments, Dr. Droke said. Each of the by the United States government to promote new strategic approach" toward 12 U.S. corpo- for over a decade. "All support the South Afri- denomination's 13 national boards has been in- majority rule and peace in South Africa was rations which, through their presence in South can government, either through products or vited to send a director and a staff member to urged May 17 here by the Governing Board of Africa, support the apartheid policy. services used by the police and military; the the consultation, which is expected to be held the National Council of Churches of Christ. THE COMPANIES ARE Burroughs, significance of their presence in terms of as- in the Chicago area sometime between late The Reagan administration was called Chevron, Citicorp, Control Data, Fluor, Ford, sets, sales and number of employees; the stra- June and early September. Findings of the on to reverse its policy of "constructive en- General Electric, General Motors, Interna- tegic nature of their involvement or financial consultation are to be reported to the agencies gagement" toward the government of South tional Business Machines, Mobile, Newmount services and lending to South Africa," he and to the Council of Bishops. Africa, "recognizing that it has proven ineffec- Mining and Texaco. added. tive in bringing about a peaceful change" in The ICCR statement asked these compa- DR. NUGENT predicted a number of Development fund policies of apartheid. nies cease sales and service to the South Afri- these targeted companies would point to plant AT THE SAME TIME, board members can government and parastate organizations, reforms under the Sullivan Principles. How- endorsed application of "the comprehensive, and clarify to the government that dismantling ever, he said, the Rev. Leon Sullivan, in an "op notes $100,000 mandatory and multilateral sanctions" of apartheid is a necessary precondition to ed" article in the May 7 Philadelphia Inquirer, against South Africa adopted by the United Na- their remaining in South Africa. called for "a moratorium on all American eco- from IRA accounts tions General Assembly. The U.N. action calls The Rev. Randolph Nugent, general sec- nomic expansion in South Africa until aparth- for a halt in all military, nuclear, economic retary of the United Methodist Board of Global eid is ended officially." If this does not take NEW YORK (UMNS) - When the and diplomatic support for the South African Ministries, told the press conference, "... un- place in the next 24 months, Dr. Sullivan said, United Methodist Development Fund's board government as long as it maintains its policy less the apartheid system is dismantled by the total U.S. economic embargo against South Af- met here April 25-26, it learned that more than of separation of the races in that land. end of 1986, ... UJS. corporations led by these rica should result. $100,000 has come in to the fund from individ- A background statement to the NCCC dozen should withdraw." The BGM will sell its Dr. Nugent pledged to take the divest- ual retirement accounts (IRAs) since the plan resolution said that the South African govern- stock in any of the companies on the list that do ment message to churches, corporate board- was launched Jan. 1. "This is an excellent re- ment continues to maintain itself through sus- not comply with this request, he announced. rooms, state legislatures and city councils, "as sponse in a very short time," said the Rev. tained violence against its majority (At present, divisions of the BGM hold stock in well as our own Board of Pensions." Since U.S. Tom Gallen, head of congregational develop- population, including the detention or killing of five: Mobile, Texaco, Burroughs, IBM and corporations employ 70,000 blacks, less than 1 ment of the National Division, Board of Global the legitimate leaders of the South African GM.) percent of the total black work force, Dr. Nu- Ministries. UMDF is paying 9.5 percent on IRA black majority. The United Methodist Board of Church gent said, the long-range effect of American deposits, Mr. Gallen noted. The interest is tax- THE NCCC MEMBER BODIES were and Society also joined the ICCR effort. corporations withdrawing would be "positive." free until the investor starts making withdraw- asked to participate "actively" in "Free South THE ICCR STATEMENT said the signa- als. Participation is open to United Methodist Africa Sunday" June 16, and in a national post- tories would use new steps in addition to the card and telephone campaign in support of shareholder resolutions and meetings with cor- individuals. The minimum investment is $100. anti-apartheid legislation pending in Congress. The funds thus collected are put into low-inter- porate leaders used in the past. Mentioned est first-mortgage loans to United Methodist ICCR notes new approach were "extensive acts of public witness, calls churches. At the recent meeting the board ap- "Key investors in apartheid" in South for the firms' withdrawal from South Africa, lnfC$eiv proved loan to 14 churches totaling $15 mil- Africa were targeted for action by 50 Protes- selective buying campaigns, and divestment of their securities." lion. It also raised the loan limit for an tant denominations and Roman Catholic or- Call 800/261-8140 individual church to $350,000. At the moment, ders recently in New York. The Rev. Arie Brouwer, general secre- churches are required to pay 11 percent inter- At an ecumenical press conference ar- tary of the National Council of Churches of est. ranged by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Christ to which ICCR is related, said churches cifrol i HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985 • PAGE 7 At South Conference Retirees, ordinands recognized

Thirty-five persons, 28 men and seven L Mitchell, SeelyviUe; Beverly J. Fitschen women, were ordained into the ministry of the Perry, New Albany; Donna L. Springer, Vin- United Methodist Church during the 1985 South cennes; John E. Windell, Jeffersonvifle. Also, Indiana Conference at Bloomington. Herbert E. Berry, Aurora. In addition, 16 ministers were approved DEACONS who have been ordained and for retirement with a combined total of nearly their home towns are as follows: James M. 500 years of service. Hannah, Indianapolis, Fred E. Haywood, Wil- Presiding at the Wednesday evering or- more, KY; Donald Jackson, Indianapolis; Mi- dination service (for both elders and deacons) chael D. Mather, Madision, NJ; Linda S. in the I.U. Auditorium was Bishop Leroy C. McCoy, Carmel; Rich L. Miller, Washington, Hodapp. DC; Robin Kay Garrett Norris, Clarksville; Another service on Thursday at 7:30 Charles D. Wilfong, Williamson, GA; Kevin R. p.m., traditionally known as the "High Hour," Armstrong, Durham, NC; Betty J. Eppert- recognized the 16 retirees and included the Allen, Nashville, TN; Margaret E. Johnson, Passing of the Mantle (stole) from a retiree to Madision, WI; George H. McCloskey, New Al- an incoming elder symbolizing the passing of bany; Todd E. Outcalt, Shelburn; Daniel D. leadership from one generation to another. Rsmussen, Shelbyville; Allen R. Rumble, Oak- Of the 35 ordinands, 18 are elders which land City; Kenneth D. Wells, Greenfield. is the higher of the denomination's two orders THOSE GRANTED RETIREMENT of ministry. The others are deacons which is STATUS ARE as follows, including years of an intermediate step in the ordination process. service. Ralph Austin, Old Union-Leipsic, 15; South Conference Elders ELDERS who have been ordained and James E. Bastain, Versailles, 29; John M. their home towns are as follows: Keith H. Ad- Berry, Jr., Petersburg, 24; Elmer E. Bos- Front row, from left: John S. Erwin, Richard S. Davis, Joe L. Mitchell, Larry W. kins, Alquia; Monty C. Barker, Fredericks- worth, Clinton, 34; Raymond P. Brown, Shel- Bush, Donna L. Springer, Beverly J. Fitschen Perry. Row 2: Monty C. Barker, Keith H. burg; Donald G. Bradley, Indianapolis; Larry byville, 37; Harold W. Criswell, Indianapolis, Adkins, Donald G. Bradley, Alvin R. McFadden, Robert B. Miller. Row 3: Herbert E. W. Bush, Cross Plains; William D. Byrd, 43; Jewell E. Dewees, Brazil, 26; Esther E. Berry, Margaret P. McNaught, Alton E. Gardner. Row 4: John E. Windell, Bishop Jamestown; Richard S. Davis, Columbus; Edwards, Nashville, TN, 26; Lester C. Ellis, Leroy C. Hodapp, William D. Byrd, Ivan D. Jenkins, William H. Helms. John S. Erwin, Terre Haute; Alton E. Gard- French Lick, 12; Richard M. Patterson, Posey- ner, Richmond; William H. Helms, Green- ville, 27; James V. Smith, Shelbyville, 36; Wal- field; Ivan 0. Jenkins, New Castle; Alvin R. ter J. Smith, Terre Haute, 41; Albert L. McFadden, Carthage; Margaret P. McNaught, Williams, Rockville, 22; Ross E. Vandine, Greenfield; Robert B. Miller, New Castle; Joe Greenfield, 34.

South Conference Deacons Front row, from left: Linda S. McCoy, Robin K. Norris, Fred E. Haywood^Theo-

Two high-ranking officials of the Meth- He said the crisis created by South Af- odist Church of South Africa told South Indiana rica's apartheid (separate races) policy is United Methodists, gathered in Bloomington worsening everyday, and the government June 4-7 for their Annual Conference session, "doesn't have an answer." He said that funer- that Methodists in Southern Africa feel iso- als are getting more people involved than ever lated from their own nation (South Africa) and before in opposition to the government's from Christians elsewhere. apartheid policy. Visiting the conference were the Rev. Since there are more whites in the pre- Stanley Mogoba, chief executive of the Meth- dominatly black Methodist Church than there odist Church of South Africa, and Theo Coggin, are in other denominations in South Africa, South Conference Retirees the church's information officer and newspa- Mogoba thinks the body will play an important per editor. role in further developments in the nation's Front row from left: Rev. Esther Edwards, Rev. and Mrs. Ralph F. Austin, Rev. and Mrs. crisis. James E. Bastain, Rev. and Mrs. John M. Berry, Jr., Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Bosworth, Rev. and The two called1 on Hoosier church mem- Mrs. Raymond P. Brown. bers to "build bridges" between their denomi- Coggin said the churches in bis nation Row 2: Rev. and Mrs. Harold KaDmeyer, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Gfllum, Rev. and Mrs. nation and the United Methodist Church. have pleaded for peace with Justice and for Lester C. Ellis, Rev. and Mrs. JoveD Dewees, Rev. and Mrs. Harold Crisewell. Mogoba said his nation has reached a peaceful change away from apartheid policies Row 3: Rev. and Mrs. Win. M. Patterson, Rev. and Mrs. James V. Smith, Rev. and Mrs. crisis which the churches have been warning for years, "but we have come to the point Albert L. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. Ross E.Vandine. the government about for years. where peace is no longer possible.''

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PAGE 8 • HOOSIER UNltED METHODIST • June, 1985 Congress of Deaf slated for July "Deaf Literature and Culture"', "The Power of Prayer" and "Interpreting Sacred Music" are just some of the workshops sched- uled for the United Methodist Congress of Deaf, to be held July 21-23 at Bethel College, Mishawaka. The event, sponsored by the Albright United Methodist Deaf Ministry, will feature several guest speakers, including Dr. Bennett, the president of Bethel College; Robert Beut- ter, the mayor of Mishawaka; and Dr. J. Ken- neth Forbes, administrative assistant to Bishop Leroy Hodapp. Also speaking will be the Rev. T.W. Snider, Dr. Kathy Black and Dr. Tom Summey. Other workshops planned for the three- day conference are UMCD History, Past and Future; Interpreters; Clergy Concerns; ASL Bible Tapes; Discipline — Self and Life; Drama in the Service; New Ideas in Deaf Min- istry; and Other Handicapping Conditions. Registration fee for adults is $20 ($7 for one day only) and rooms are still available at Bethel College dormitories for $20 per person per night. These fees do not include a noon salad buffet Sunday, a river boat ride, an Amish dinner Monday, a ballet, and the closing North Conference Deacons banquet Tuesday. For registration information, write to: From left: Ted W. Jansen, Douglas M. Johns, Michael C. Jacobs, Stan R. Buck, Jeffrey L. Nicholas, Michael E. Brown, UMCD/Albright Church, c/o Hilda Dobecki, 504 Hayden, Deidre J. Funkhouser, Roland G. Kuhl, Gregory L. En- John T. Bell, Steven H. Pavy, Vernon E. Nevil, Jack L. Thomp- W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, Ind., 46545. strom, Evan L. Lash, Mark A. EUcessor, James D. McDonald, son, Douglas G. Barton, Jack L. Rhoades, Janet D. Scott, Donna Those wishing to attend a post-confer- James D. Davidson, Jeffrey J. Marshall, Lunar W. Claypool, D. Miller, Michael L. Anderson, Timothy T. Shelton. ence trip to the Amish Country and Flea Mar- Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp, Robert A. Church, Paul 0. Newman- ket should register for that by July 1.

At North Conference Retirees, ordinands recognized

Thirty-seven men and five women were taine; John T. Bell, Portsmouth, Ohio; Mi- approved for ordination into the United Meth- chael E. Brown, Kokomo; Stanley R. Buck, odist ministry May 30 in West Lafayette during Muncie; Robert A. Church, Muncie; Lamar W. the 1965 session of the North Indiana Annual Claypool, Gary; James D. Davidson, Logans- Conference. port; Mark A. Ellcessor, Muncie; Gregory L. Seventeen other clergy with a combined Enstrom, Kokomo; Deidre J. Funkhouser, total of more than 600 years of service were Muncie; Michael C. Hayden, Muncie; Ted W. granted retirement status. Jansen, Fort Wayne; Douglas M. Johns, Lan- Of the 42 ordained, 15 are elders which is sing, Mich.; Roland G. Kuhl, Pasadena, Calif.; the higher of the two orders of ministry. Evan L. Lash, Kendallville; James D. Mac- The elders and retirees were recognized Donald, Fort Wayne; Jeffrey J. Marshall, at the conference's closing "High Hour" Satur- Marion; Paul O. Newman-Jacobs, West Lafay- day afternoon (June 1) with Bishop Leroy C. ette; Jeffrey L. Nicholas, Bremen; Stephen H. Hodapp officiating. The impressive ceremon- Pavy, Griffith; Janet D. Scott, Hobart. ial event took pake in Purdue's Elliott Hall of Also, Donna D. Miller, Vernon E. Nevil, Music. Jack L. Rhoades Sr., Jack L. Thompson. CLERGYPERSONS (and their years of Deacons were ordained at the 9 a.m. service) who were honored on their retirement worship Friday, also in Elliott. are as follows: The Revs.: Donald W. Ashley, North Conference Elders ELDERS are as follows: David L. Bag- Delphi, 37; Dak L. Bardsley, Union Chapel/Mt. ley, Kokomo; Frank J. Beard, Elkhart; Mary Pleasant, 29; Hilbert J. Berger, Ft. Wayne, 43; Front row, from left: David W. Cross, Frank J. Beard, Mary A. Bradish, Dennis A Bradish, Anderson; David W. Cross, Selma Virgil V. Bjork, Ft. Wayne, 41; J. Robert W. Ingle, Richard A. Whitefleet-Smith, Craig M. Kallio, Erma H. Roarer, Hugh M Dennis W. Ingle, Muncie; Craig M. Kallio Boggs, Elkhart, 38; Wesley E. Brashares, Roller. Back row, from left: Lawrence L. Smith, David L. Bagley, Ben R. Whirledge, Fort Wayne; Larry G. Owens, South Bend South Bend, 40; Howard B. Cress, Zanesville, Larry G. Owens, Derek C. Weber, John C. Wagnerk, William E. Roth. Hugh M. Rohrer, LaGrange, Erma H. Rohrer 38; Robert S. Davis, South Bend, 31; Merrell Fort Wayne; William E. Roth, Huntington D. Geible, Winchester, 41; Philip W. Hillsa- Laurence L. Smith, Greenfield; John C. Wag- mer, Decatur, 31; Harvey L. King, Bunker ner, Dayton, Ohio; Derek C. Weber, South Hill, 18; Chester A. Mahan, Frankfort, 40; Bend; Ben R. Whirledge, Otterbein; Richard Fred H. Pflugh, Lapel, 37; Howard E. Rees, A. Whitefleet-Smith, West Lafayette. LaFontaine, 37; Phillips Brooks Smith, Hun- DEACONS are as follows: Michael L. tington, 44; Kenneth Spencer, 30; John W. Sta- Anderson, Muncie; Douglas G. Barton, LaFon- tions, 34. Annual Friends of Epworth event set for August 3 The annual meeting of the Friends of Epworth Forest is set for Aug. 3 at Ep- worth Forest. Dr. R. Sheldon Duecker, senior minister of Muncie High Street Church, will be the banquet speaker. He will discuss the fu- ture of Camps, Conferences and Retreats in North Indiana. Registration will begin at 11:30 ajn. followed by the, banquet and annual meet- ing. The Rev. Ron Bowman is president of the board. j "'Pont leave home The cost of the banquet is 84.50. Send reservations to: Mrs. Herbert with, it/"-w* George, Rt. 1, Box 151, North Webster, North Conference Retirees Ind. 48555. £I$72J iHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • Jun«, 1985 • PAGE 9 North appointment changes announced Douglas Witt to Windfall (first appointment) Appointment changes for 105 United Russell W. Davidson to Ekhart Grace from Clymers- Timothy Wohlford to SiimmltviUe from MonticeOo Methodist ministers were announced during Webb Chapel (associate) the annual session of the denomination's North Joseph R. Baunoch to Elkhart Albright from Elkhart First (associate) LAFAYETTE Indiana Conference meeting May 28-June 1 at Stuart Tucker to Elkhart First (associate) from Illi- Earl Owen to Attica from Atwood Oterbein West Lafayette. nois Conference E. Richard Lewke to Frankfort Trinity from Argos Reading of pastoral appointments is one Peggy J. Arter to Elkhart Trinity (associate) from Stephen P. King to Lafayette Congress Street staff of the conference's major ceremonial high- Cluber Emmanuel from Erie-Peoria State high court rules lights. Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp announced David Overmyer to Wawaka and Kimmell from Wa- Gary Forbes to Lafayette Trinity from Sooth Bend ministers would preach for the first time in waka First their new assignments on Sunday, June 9. Titus Speicher Jr. to Valentine (first appointment) John Walls to Montlcello staff (first appointment) that bishop, DS are not Robert Dexter to West Lafayette St Andrew from Among changes, the Rev. Benjamin FORT WAYNE Waterloo Antle, since 1978 the pastor of Lafayette Trin- David Abel to Waterloo from Yorktown EDwood Smith to Delphi from Lake ville protested by religion ity, has become superintendent of the Fort Hilbert Berger to Retirement from Fort Wayne Al- William Blessing to Frankfort Wesley Manor Chap- Wayne District, the district includes 20,000 dersgate lain from South Bend Southlawn Virgil Bjork to Retirement from Fort Wayne First members in 56 congregations in the counties of T. Russell Clements to Fowler from Huntington Trin- clauses in 1st amendment Wayne ity (associate) Allen, DeKalb and Steuben. J. Michael Crabille to Alvarado/Butler Zion (first ap- Irvtn King to Pine Village from Retirement BOSTON (UMNS) - The Massachusetts Antle replaces the Rev. Dean V. pointment) Stuckey, Fort Wayne superintendent since Ross Cook to Fremont from Lima LOGANSPORT Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled June 4 1982, who has become senior pastor of First Barbara Crowson to Leave of Absence from Hamilton Stan R. Buck to McGrawsvffle (first appointment) that "the religion clauses of the First Amend- Wayne Street UMC, Fort Wayne. James Dance to South Wayne from Fort Wayne Good Thomas C. Hoehner to Logansport First (associate) ment do not preclude the imposition of liabil- Also, the Rev. Thomas C. Rough, since Shepherd (first appointment) ity" on retired Bishop Edward G. Carroll and a 1979 senior pastor of Michigan City First Douglas Davies to Pleasant Lake/Mt. Zion from Port- Michael A. Saddler to Bunker Hill (first appoint- former Southern New England Conference Church, becomes superintendent of the Hun- land Asbury ment) pastor. The SJC ruling reverses a lower court's Gayle Faunce to Oriand/Nevada Mills from Craid- tington District. The district includes nearly William Simpson to Santa Fe from Logansport First dismissal of the bishop and superintendent in a vOle/Lancaster (associate) 13,000 members in 67 congregations in the Cralg LaSuer to Fort Wayne Good Shepherd (asso- case alleging the breaking of physician-patient Fred Pflugh to Culver Emmanuel from Lapel Ford privilege by the former pastor's psychiatrist. counties of Whitley, Wabash, Huntington and ciate) (first appointment) Street halfofKosciusko. David Michael to Fort Wayne Aldersgate (associate) Charles Williams to Logansport Wheatland Ave. from The bishop and former district superintendent The complete list of appointment from Pleasant Lake/Mt. Zion Freemont John E. Barclay had been dismissed approxi- changes is as follows (all names are "the Herschel Murray to Hamilton from Converse Stephen Holdzkom to Peru Parkview from Monroe- mately two years ago from a suit against them Rev."). Richard Pickering to Monroevflle from Rolling Prai- vflle and Dr. Donald T. Devine, in which the Rev. rie Philip Emerson from Logansport Market Street from William E. Alberta, formerly pastor of Old CALUMET DISTRICT William Roth to Parkview Memorial Hospital Chap- Harold Joyce to Chesterton (associate) from Kniman KM West United Methodist Church, Boston, lain from Fort Wayne Taylor Chapel Irvtn Behm to Erie/Peoria from Penlsula Conference charged that the two had induced Dr. Devine Alvin R. Smith to Kniman-Tefft from Emmanuel- Dean Stuckey to Fort Wayne First Wayne from Dis- Mark Day to Argos from Mnncie Normal City to reveal information about Dr. Alberts' men- Paw Paw trict Superintendent David Taylor to Emmanuel/Paw Paw from Alexan- Rose Marie Woodka to LaCrosse (first appointment) tal state and then used the information to help Brian Ton to Angela (associate) from Maple Grove/ dria Joyce Chapel Richard C. Thistle to Lowell from Gary Methodist St.Joseph Doris Luttrull to Athens (first appointment) induce the Southern New England Annual Con- I V Hospital Linda Van Horn to Fort Wayne Taylor Chapel (first Richard Frederick to Clymers/Webb Chapel (first ap- ference to vote in 1973 to involuntarily retire Norman Shawchack to Michigan City First from appointment) pointment) Dr. Alberts. Dr. Alberts is seeking damages Area Spiritual Formation for loss of earning capacity, damage to his rep- John C. Wagner to Michigan City First (associate) HUNTINGTON MARION fromTyaer Dave Herr to La Fountaine from Ft Wayne. Aiders- Erma Rohrer to Converse from Pleasant Grove utation and mental anguish. Colin Brown to Michigan City First (associate) from gate (associate) Washington Center other denomination carl Lott to Andrews/Bippns Calvary from Newvtlle/ Greg Rittenhouse to Decatur First (associate) (first Price reduction noted RosseU E. Dawson to Michigan City Hillcrest from ML Pleasant appointment) Selma United Robert WUlbanks to Atwood Otterbeln from Kendall- Mary Alys Bradish to Bluffton First (associate) from Aletta Heath to Mt. Ayr from Athens ville Mitchell Street Bennetts Switch/Miami for Cokesbury bells Herbert Edwards to Renssaelaer (associate) (addi- Thomas Albertson to Wabash Church of our Savious BUI Moon to Decatur First from Logansport Market tional appointment) from other denomination St DAYTON, Ohio - The price of the Co- Donald C. Lacy to Salem from Sooth Indiana Con- KOKOMO MUNCIE kesbury Replica Bells have been reduced, the ference Wayne Anderson to Lapel Fort Street from Monde Steven Homer to Muncle St. Paul's from Aroma General Council on Ministries here has an- ELKHART Gethsemane (associate) William Kaiser to Yorktown from Kendallville Faith nounced. The approximately 50 remaining Edwin H. Helm to Kendallville Faith from Elkhart Douglas Hadley to Aroma from MackluVNew Cory- Chester Mayflower to Winchester from Walkerton large bronze bells, commemoratives of the Bi- Simpson don Richard Bunnell to Selma United from Michigan City centennial of Methodism in America, will be Lynn Henry to Anderson St. Matthew from Lowell William L. Wise to Elkhart Simpson from Ft. Wayne Hillcrest sold through November 15 for $950 each, which Dennis Hensley to Anderson Colonial from Ambfj, Lo- David Henry to Muncle Gethsemane (associate) from South covers production cost and handling charges. C. Howard Lindley to Lima from Twelve Mile cust Grove Nevada/Windfall Churchill Cox to Kendallville Mitchell St. aid Brim- Scott Pattison to Markleville (first appointment) David Cross to Dunkirk Bethel/Sugar Grove from An- The original selling price was $1,984. The price field from Anderson Colonial R.Larry Smith to Anderson Noble Street from Attica gola (associate) of the 570 remaining small bells, known as the Sberrie Renaer to Bartonla (first appointment) Cokesbury Bicentennial Bell, has been reduced Jean Semran to BlountsvUle (first appointment) from $35 to $20 each. The 11-inch bronze bell Gary Phillips to HopeweU (first appointment) was crafted by the I.T. Verdin Co., Cincinnati, Clive Hamlyn to Muncle Wilmore New Burlington Ohio, a world-renowned bell maker. Both bells from Frankfort St. Matthews (associate) resemble the one which rang from the tower at Mark WUktns to Portland Asbury (associate) (first the 1785 opening of Cokesbury College, Abing- appointment) Jerry Humphries to Mt. OUve (first appointment) don, Md., an early Methodist Episcopal William Ringeaberg to Cammack from ML Carmel Church venture. Approved by the first Method- SOUTH BEND ist Episcopal General Conference of 1784 as the Gary W. Houston to Knox from Logansport Wheat- denomination's first North American institu- land Ave. tion, the college honors the achievements of Lowell Townsend to Lakevflle from Fowler Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury. Orders for Arthur Heemer to Maple Grove LaPorte from Tec- both the full-sized bells and the small replicas garden are being taken by the General Council on Min- John Coker to Maple Grove St. Joe (student appoint- istries, 601 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio <» ment) 45406-5543. Leonard Schoenherr to Mishawaka First (associate) from N. Illinois Conference Ron Dixon to Rolling Prairie from North Illinois Con- 'Where's the beef?' ference Paul W. Chicote to South Bend Epworth from Misha- waka First (associate) ask church members Lynn Brookshlre to South Bend First from Muncle St. Panls/Cammack Sam Brookshlre to South Bend First (associate) from in Oblong, Illinois Mnncie St. Pauls/Cammack Stanley Hall to South Bend Monson Chapel (student OBLONG, m. (UMNS) - Folks at the appointment) Dogwood United Methodist Church located in Bruce Vincent to Sooth Bend Portage Chapel (first the country five miles north of Oblong, 111., appointment) didn't have to ask where's the beef. It was Richard Whttefleet-Smith to South Bend Southlawn there standing on the church house steps when from Dunlap (associate) custodian Ruth Bliss showed up to do the New officers elected for Lebanon Home Auxiliary Nancy Schorl to Teegarden (first appointment) week's cleaning. Startled by the sight of a 1,- LeonaTkhenor to Tyner from Louisville Conference Tom Bowman to Walkerton from Anderson Noble St. 000-pound bull standing on the steps looking in, THESE ARE the new officers installed April 27 at the 18th annual meeting she stayed in her car until the bull's owner, of the auxiliary of the Indiana United Methodist Children's Home, Lebanon. Held SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS Ralph Akins, a neighboring farmer, showed up on campus, the meeting — with outgoing president Wilma Wheeler presiding — Kenneth Vance to World Division, General Board of Global Ministries to drive the animal home. But not before the drew members from throughout Indiana. Home Administrator James E. Davis W. Lean Hartman to Executive Director of Planned bull who apparently saw his reflection in the recognized the service of outgoing officers. New officers, to serve through 1987, Giving, North Indiana Conference full-length glass door and thinking it was an- are from left: President Anna Christiansen, Plymouth; membership chairwoman WBllamH. Blessing to Chaplain, Wesley Manor other animal butted the door twice leaving two Charlotte Khtpatrick; secretary Evelyn Joyce; and treasurer Marguerite Ford Richard J. Chrispell to Chaplain, The Methodist Hos- large bullseye-type breaks in the glass. A (all of Indianapolis). The meeting included a performance by the Children's Home pitals, Gary closer check found evidence of tracks and liq- Choir and viewing of the new filmstrip, "A Second Chance." With more man 1,000 Mfltoa H. Gould, Jr. to ChapUia, The Methodist Hos- uid bull chips at yet another door on the other pitals, Gary side of the church. Not all our church members members, the auzflary provides goods/services to home residents including flu Kathryn W.Lehman to Chaplia, Trinity Medical Cen- inoculations, reading material for the on-grounds school and an annual Christmas ter, Carrollton,TX are that bullish on church attendance said Sun- MaAA.GonghtoVicePresldeaMPartner.BenJamln- day School superintendent Rondel Boyd when party. AUanAAssoc. Alexandria told about the bull session.

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Appointment changes for 109 United Robert H. Miller to Lawreuceburg from Covington INDIANAPOLIS WEST DISTRICT Methodist ministers were announced in Bloom- Paul Huntsman to New Bethel (Jennings Co.) (certi- John C. Beatty to Indianapolis Chapel HID from Ed- ington during the annual session of the denomi- fied lay speaker) wards ville nation's South Indiana Conference. Beatrice Day to Rising Sun/Hartford from Veeders- Paul D. Perry to Indianapolis Faith from Pfrimmer's Reading of pastoral appointments is one burg Chapel John Hegman to Underwood (part time local pastor) Beverly J. Perry to Indianapolis Meadowdale from of the conference's major ceremonial high- Harold R. Chatttai to VersaOles/Holton from Hunting- lights. Indiana Area Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp, New Albany Trinity Ms. Southard to head Kimberlee A.K. Self to Indianapolis Meridian St (as- who made the appointments in consultation Alan Lott to ZoarWest Madison (student local pas- sociate) (first appointment) with district superintendents, announced min- tor) Yung Chen to Indianapolis Washington St. from North UM Asian-American group isters will preach in the new assignments Sun- EVANSVILLE DISTRICT Indiana Conference day, June 16. Bennett Mulllns to Baker's Chapel (first appoint- Glen A. Clarkson to Lebanon Otterbeln/Mflledgevflle NEW YORK (UMNS) - The Rev. One district superintendency appoint- ment) from Indianapolis Old Bethel (associate) Naomi P.F. Southard, 33, associate general ment, announced earlier, will become effective Randall Daako to Bine Grass from Shirley Allen R. Rumble to Waynetown/HIllsboro (ftrst ap- at the conference's close. Named superintend- D. Max Bran ton to Chandler from Worthington pointment) secretary of the United Methodist Commission David K. Campbell to Indianapolis Chapel Hill (asso- on Christian Unity and Interreligious Con- ent of the Bloomington District is the Rev. Rick Miller to FJberfeld Charge (first appointment) Keith S. Cariile, since 1981 senior pastor of Old Michael Mather to EvansviDe Asbnry (first appoint- ciate) from Whltestown cerns, has been elected executive director of ment) Pan! Shankland to Pleasant HOI (first appointment) the National Federation of Asian American North United Methodist Church, Evansville. Charles WQfong to Evansville Central (first appoint- George A. Purnell to Terhune (first appointment) United Methodists. She was chosen by the The outgoing Bloomington superintendent, the ment) Robert K. Phillips to Whitestown/Salem (first ap- board of directors in a mail ballot. Ms. Sou- Rev. Charles Hutchinson, in turn succeeds Qnenton Smith, Jr. to Evansville Methodist Temple pointment) thard will succeed in August the Rev. Jonah Cariile at the Evansville Old North pastorate. from Sols berry NEW ALBANY DISTRICT Chang, who will become superintendent of the As head of the district, Cariile will be Charles Hutchinson to Evansville Old North from George M. Closkey to Clarksville Morton Memorial Bayview District in California-Nevada Confer- based in Bloomington and will supervise the Bloomington District Superintendent (associate) (first appointment) Alton Davis to Evansville Wesley (first appointment) ence. Before coming to New York in July 1982, work of 80 pastors serving 90 congregations in Ralph MoUer to Clarksville Ohio Falls/Harrison Ave. the counties of Owen, Greene, Lawrence, Or- Lloyd Baugues to Lynnvllle Charge from Hatfleld from EUzabeth/Bethesda Ms. Southard was senior pastor of Lake Park Charge United Methodist Church in Oakland, Calif., a ange, Morgan, Monroe, Brown and a part of A. Brent Harden to Edwardsville from Barbonr Ave- Ellis P. Hukill, Jr. to ML Vernon First from Rich- nue bilingual congregation (English and Japanese) Jackson County. mond First The complete list of other appointment Robin Norris to EUzabeth/Bethesda (first appoint- with 100 active members. She had previously Martha McKown to PoseyvfBe from Princeton Faith ment) served as community youth program devel- changes is as follows (all names are "the Fred Haywood to LanesvOle/New Craadall (first ap- oper for Pine United Methodist Church in her Rev."): INDIANAPOLIS NORTHEAST pointment) home town of San Francisco, and as fund- BLOOMINGTON DISTRICT DISTRICT Daniel Rasmussen to New Albany Grantllne (first ap- raiser for the San Francisco Symphony. Byron Rohrig to Bloomington First (associate) from L. Ray Lynn to Fishers from Chapel Hill pointment) Chandler Norris Keirn to New Hope from Dillsboro/Mt. Tabor Robert A. Bennett to Lawrence Associate from Donglas Elmore to Pekin/Emmanuel (first appoint- Larry VaiCamp to Bloomington St. Mark's (asso- Clarksville Morton Memorial (associate) 'Christian soldier' ciate) from Clarksville Onto Palls Harrison Avenue ment) Charles E. Farr to McCordsvUle from Brookvilk Jerold Boyer to Pfrimmers Chapel/Zoar from Lin- N. Jack Wolfe to Bloomington St. Paul from Indian- Darrel E. Riley to Mt. Comfort from Mt. Auburn villeSpurgeon apolis Washington St. Elmer E. Bosworth to Albright from Retirement leaves $38,000 for Douglas S. Ffautey to French Uck/Moores Ridge from James Davidson to Noblesville Union (first appoint- NEW CASTLE DISTRICT Geneva/Pleasant Hill ment) Stephen M. Spencer to Alert (first appointment) Black College Fund William S. Barley to MarttasvUle First from Dear- INDIANAPOLIS SOUTHEAST Lelon Gninn to Brookvilk from Washington Otterbein born Hffis Jon R. Kaufman to Brownsville from Alert R. Dale Waltz to Mitchell from Fort Branch DISTRICT James L. Alt to Columbia/Orange (first appointment) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - "She Robert A. Ochsenrider to Shelbyville First from Mar- • Ronald L. Lucas to Old Union/Leipsic from Taylors- Dwayne YaDon to LaureLMetamora (first appoint- was a soldier, a sure enough Christian sol- ttasvUle ment) dier..." Ella A. Tackwood, 80, died in Febru- vflle/Cllfford John B. Wantz to Cumberland from Indianapolis Me- Rusty E. Beals to Letto/BurneyMllford (first appoint- Hurschell P. Joslin to Solsberry/Green County Chapel ary, 1984. A 30-year member of King Solomon ridian St. (associate) ment) United Methodist Church, Waycross, Ga., she from Letts/Burney . Nelson M. ChamberUn to Mt. Auburn from Fishers James C. Bushfleld to Milroy from Evansville Meth- R. Dale Waltz to Mitchell from Fort Branch Donald R. Smith to Mt. Auburn (associate) from odist Temple (associate) was a noted educator. Her vision of a better Fred Henscben to Worthington/Allen Chapel from Ev- education for blacks took on new meaning in Bloomington St Paul Jeffery A. Trees to Richmond First from Lawrence- ansville Asbnry /Wesley Janice Sue Cartee to Flatrock (first appointment) burg late April when a Georgia attorney informed Keith S. Cariile to District Superintendent from Ev- Janice S. Heseman to Indianapolis Old Bethel (asso- Kenneth R. Burcham to Rockdale from Whitewater/ officials of United Methodism's Black College ansville Old North ciate) from Evansville Central (associate) Middleboro Fund that Ms. Tackwood left more than $38,000 Homer Summitt to Linton Otterbetn from Freeland- Rebecca M. Snter to Indianapolis Good Shepherd (as- Dennis Driggers to St. Paul (first appointment) to the fund, the largest single private donation vflle/Sandborn sociate from Lawrence (associate) L. Lang Brownlee to Shirley (first appointment) ever given to the Black College Fund, said COLUMBUS DISTRICT Kenneth R. Padgett to Shelbyville Trinity Old Union William F. Sweigart to WhitewaterMiddleboro from Lina McCord, fund director. Although she Ellsworth E. Ewing to Brooksburg/Pleasant Ridge from Indianapolis Old Bethel (associate) MlUord never had children of her own, Ms. Tackwood's from Retired Supply Donald C. Wade to Old Bethel (associate) from Lin- TERRE HAUTE DISTRICT interest in education, especially for young William F. BeOmorc to Dearborn Hills from ML Com- ton Otterbein David A. Newhouse to Covington from Bloomington blacks, was her trademark. Friends recall how fort Linda M. Snider to Indianapolis Near Eastside Parish First (associate) she bolstered students with words of encour- Keith Schadel to Dupont Charge (student local pas- (first appointment) Myron W. Yonker to Barbour Avenue from McCords- agement and financial assistance in an effort tor) Vernon Kirkwood to Needham (first appointment) vUle to promote black scholarship. The money will Timothy Wallace to Hartsville from Brooksburg - Sarah Phillips to Geneva Pleasant HOI from Perry Timothy A. Rasmussen to Clinton First from Glen- Pleasant Ridge Co. Group Ministry woodNew Salem be used to aid students at the 12 historically Dennis C. Zetterberg to Clay City First and Eighth St. black colleges related to United Methodism, from leave of absence said Ms. McCord including the possible estab- Morris Hanna to Rockvttle Circuit from school lishment of an Ella A. Tackwood Scholarship. Todd E. Outealt to United Methodist Temple (asso- Criticism of U.S. means ciate) and Youngstown from school Kevin Morris to Union/Prairie City (first appoint- UM agency to have ment) Jack Steele to Knightsville/Wesley Chapel (first ap- pointment) services of NEXIS 'we care,' Brouwer says Herbert Morris to Putnamvllle from other denomina- tion DAYTON, Ohio (UMNS) - The services SAN ANTONIO, Texas (UMNS) - Two ecumenical documents were re- of NEXIS, the world's largest computer-as- VINCENNES DISTRICT Christians sometimes criticize the U.S. gov- ported to the United Methodist group which Glen R. Youngbiood to Farmersbnrg from Shoals sisted information system, soon will be availa- met one afternoon. Dr. Gerald Moede, general Gilbert H. Hnbbard to Fort Branch from Waynes- ble to the General Council on Ministries ernment, said the top executive of the National Council of Churches of Christ, because "the secretary of the Consultation on Church Union townHillsboro (GCOM) of the United Methodist Church. Ac- (COCU), discussed "The COCU Consensus," a Harvey C. Sulltns to Francisco and Glendale Charge moral traditions of this country are the finest (first appointment) cording to the Rev. Paul F. McCleary, asso- civil and political resources the world has for new document published by his group. COCU is ciate general secretary, who heads the Barry Fitzgerald to Huntingburg from Mitchell signs of hope. If it (a just and moral society) a grouping of nine denominations including the Vernon Sender to Freelandviile Sanborn Charge from council's Office of Research, NEXIS equip- can't happen here, it probably can't happen United Methodist Church, which has sought ment will be installed soon. Ann Lorenz, a rep- Ottergeta/Milledgevflle anywhere in the world." ways to visible unity since 1962. Lota Youngbiood to New Lebanon from Hindostan resentative of Mead Data Central, which ADDRESSING the National Workshop Hurbert Searcy to Petersburg First from Sullivan provides the service, said the United Methodist on Christian Unity meeting here May 20-23, Dr. DR. MOEDE insisted that ecumenical James A. Martin to Plainville Zion (first appoint- Church is the first religious body in the country Arie Brouwer, NCCC general secretary, told concern is "both biblical and out of our Meth- ) to sign with NEXIS. Both the General Council odist heritage." Since 1925, he said, 65 mergers Fredrick C. Cain to Princeton Faith from Indianapo- on Ministries and Mead Data Central are head- the ecumenical assembly that the NCCC often says "hard words to our country because we have occurred across the world church and 35 lis Christ (associate) quartered in Dayton, Ohio. As a subscriber to are in progress. He urged that annual confer- Paula Mayberry to Shelburn Ebenezer from Plain- care, we are citizens, and because we imitate ville NEXIS, the General Council on Ministries will the example of our Lord who often chastised ences and local churches join the study of the be able to search the world's most important 1984 proposal contained in "The COCU Consen- Ruth Starr to Shoals Hindostan from Shelburn Ebeae- newspapers, magazines, newswires and refer- those he loved. That's why we care, we speak, sus." Charles Walls to Sullivan from Indianapolis Faith ence works in seconds, Ms. Lorenz said. we act." Dr. Brouwer listed six major areas of Kenneth Wells to Wabash (first appointment) NEXIS stores the full text of information, and Fred Fraley III, an attorney from Uni- Russell VanSchlver to Otterbein from Rising Sun/ ecumenical concern: Christian unity, peace versity Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, covers all areas of science, technology, busi- with justice, increased knowledge of other Hartford Charge ness, medicine, social science, current affairs spoke to the group about his church's experi- Christians through dialolgue, stewardship of SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS and the humanities, she said. Among the ence in studying the document "Baptism, Eu- Richard V. Pippin to Pastor, Church of the New Cove- nature, ecumenical spirituality through wor- charist and Ministry," published in 1983 by the hundreds of sources included are the entire ship and evangelism and cultural renewal. nant, National Division, General Board of Global j Encyclopaedia Britannica; the daily Federal World Council's Faith and Order Commission. Ministries Sixty-one United Methodists from 39 an- Kevin R. Armstrong to Assistant Chaplain, DePauw j Register, a publication that provides full texts nual conferences attended the 22nd annual Fraley concluded that the document of regulations and legal notices issued by the University workshop. The theme "Liberation and Unity" "points the way to theological and liturgical Margaret E. Johnson to Associate Chaplain, North-] VS. government;, the BBC Summary of World was featured in speeches, seminars, worship revival over the balance of the century." He Broadcasts; The New York Times; The Wash- western University . experiences and denominational meetings for further stated that if promoted properly in the Beaoni Sil va-netto to Associate Professor of Pastoral] ington Post; business wires; Congressional the more than 250 Roman Catholic and Protes- local church, it could be used in the assimilia- Care, American Baptist Seminary of the West,] Quarterly Weekly Report and Editorial Re- tant registrants. tion and involvement of new members. Berkley, CA search Reports. CftiWl ; HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1*85 • PAGE 11 Work together for relief

\~. of world hunger says Fraker BISHOP LEROY C. HODAPP re- By working together, Christians can ceives aa honorary overcome obstacles to alleviate world hanger. doctor of humane let- That's the message Anne Fraker delivered to ters degree daring members of the South Conference in session commencement cer- June 4-7 at Btoomington. emonies May 18 at Ms. Fraker, who is chairwoman of the Indiana Central Uni- Committee on World Hunger for the confer- versity. Placing the ence, noted defense spending in the United hood which symbol- States exceeds the total annual income of the izes the degree is poorest billion people on earth. ICU President Gene "UNICEF estimates that for every $100 E. Sease (left) while it spends, one child's life is saved. Using this faculty member as a basis, $1 billion in the arms race repre- Mary Chnrchhill, sents the lives of 10 million children," she told who presented Ho- the conferees. dapp, looks on. "As Christians," Fraker said, "we are (SUSIE FLECK PHOTO) called to recognize that God cares for all Crea- tion — every person on the earth. Because ev- eryone is a creature loved by God, each one has a basic human right to food, a necessity for survival. "And because all of us are creatures of ICU awards five honorary degrees God, we are bound together to work for the common good. That means we transcend boundaries of nationalism, boundaries of ideol- ogies and boundaries of religion to minister to AnneT. Fraker those in need. "TODAY, military and security assist- tradition, we are moved to learn about the un- ance represent 65 percent of the U.S. aid derlying causes of hunger and malnutrition," budget to foreign countries. This increased she said. "Our involvement as the owners of military assistance is ironic when one consi- lands and buildings, our identification with so- cial, economic and political establishments, ders that many of the conflicts occurring and our approval of those values which limit throughout the world are really struggles of productive and distributive justice work to- access to basic human needs — food, clean gether to limit our ministries (to those in need water, housing, clothing." of help). Fraker stated that "the Christian tradi- tion brings several mandates to us," including "We must work together to overcome those limitations to our ministries." charity and identification with those less for- Ckarney tunate, recognition of powerlessness or oppres- Fraker is a Bloomington resident who Coney Jones Lants sion as the cause of poverty, the concept of works at the Indiana University — Purdue Uni- ■ Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp was one of five Coney, Hodapp and Jones received Doc- stewardship of the land in contrast to exploita- versity campus in Indianapolis as a program persons to receive honorary degrees during In- tor of Humane Letters degrees; Lants re- tion, the concept of social transformation and coordinator for a project known as "Religion diana Central University's baccalaureate/com- ceived a Doctor of Letters degree; and the concept of hope. in the Life of the Nation." Work on the project mencement ceremonies May 18. Leon H. Charney was awarded a Doctor of Laws de- "WITH NEW understandings of our is taking place at the Center for American Chantey, one of President Jimmy Carter's gree. world and new understandings of our Christian Studies. chief counsels in the Middle East peace nego- Charney is a New York attorney who tiations, gave the commencement address and worked his way through Yeshiva University also received an honorary degree. and Brooklyn Law School. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1965. Because he was President Gene E. Sease awarded the trusted by both sides, Charney became one of Abrams responds to Hodapp letter honorary degrees to Hodapp; Charney; Mattie the most important figures in the Camp David Coney, founder of the Citizen's Forum; Dr. negotiations. His best-selling book, Special Joanne B. Lantz, assistant dean of the gradu- Counsel, recounts encounters in the Middle concerning IRD-State Department ate school at Indiana University-Purdue Uni- East and pays tribute to the efforts of Indian- versity at Fort Wayne; and Bishop Edward W. apolis banker Donald W. Tanselle, vice chair- sponsored 'religious liberty' event Jones of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. man of Merchants National Corp.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an About 230 persons attended the sessions update on new developments in connection from the United States and other countries. with the story included on page 5 of the May Bishop Hodapp, a longtime member of HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST. the NCCC governing board, attended the con- ^Cokesbury Corner ference as an observer. He charged the princi- ple of church-state separation was violated by such "organic co-sponsorship." By BOX CROSS Elliott Abrams, Assistant Secretary of Manager, Indianapolis Cokttbury State for Human Rights, believes the examina- "ONCE the conference is convened, and tion of the state of religious liberty during a the religious group then uses the occasion to recent conference on the subject at the U.S. castigate those of differing theological and so- Music is tonal expression of feeling and special included in this column. That's why I State Department was "entirely appropriate cial opinions, the government becomes a party related thought. Choir music is the expression encourage you to write for our newspaper given the very real obligation of the U.S. Gov- to that questionable practice," he said. of devotional feeling and thought — of the mind sized presentation sheet which outlines the ernment to support this basic human right." Abrams, in a letter to Hodapp, defended and spirit of worship. The church choir's offerings. Please check the details carefully the meeting saying more than 1,000 people purpose, herefore, is not simply to make music and discuss them with one of your Indianapolis In response to charges by Bishop Leroy were invited to attend and key panelist oppor- in the church, but to make music which — in sales representatives. C. Hodapp of United Methodism's Indiana tunities were offered to leading representa- its thought, beauty and emotional force — is of Your choir can save money on the Area that the conference became a setting for tives of all major institutions. the church. complete outfit if you take advantage of our "heavy, heavy attacks" on the National Coun- He attributed the problem to "those or- If pastor and musician are to play their "Early Bird Bonus" on accessories. Exact cil of Churches (NCCC), and violated church- ganizations which chose not to participate, much-needed parts in ther life of the church, savings will depend on fabric selected. state separation, Abrams said, "I strongly dis- rather than to those which agreed to come and there must be close collaboration and mutual Examples are in the presentation sheet agree with (the) contention that there was any- discuss matters freely. If our invitations had confidence. The whole tone of the service showing how each discount offer applies. Like thing improper in the Department of State's been accepted, the panels obviously would depends on their teamwork. our merchandise, savings are tailor-made to co-sponsoring a conference with private orga- have had the balance you find lacking." In correlation with the minister, choir the needs of you, our customer. Please take nizations. It is incredible to us that we are crit- and all who share in worship of God — special note of the V.I.P. Bonus for your icized for promoting freedom of religion and HODAPP replied by saying to place the Collegiate Cap and Gown and Cokesbury also minister who buys a pulpit robe during this seeking discussion of how best to safeguard responsibility on the National Council of "team up" each summer to bring excitement event. No other company has an offer to it." Churches, the National Conference of Catholic and another reason for celebration in the local compare. Bishops and Billy Graham for not being church. •••• THE CONFERENCE, held in Washing- present "will not fly — especially given the We don't have a fancy name for this ton April 15-16, was developed by the Institute Write your Cokesbury Store at Castleton devious method by which they were invited event, but we feel the word "Special" says it Plaza, 6302 E. 82nd St., Indinapolis, 46250 and on Religion and Democracy (IRD) and co- and the obvious violation of church-state sepa- all. request the presentation page. Better yet visit sponsored by the State Department and other ration which, in itself, raised serious questions Our annual Cokesbury Choir & Pulpit us during business hours Monday thru Friday selected religious groups, including one about their formal participation." Apparel Summer Sale offers: Super savings of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday we are open until 4 Roman Catholic and two Jewish groups and He said his concern was not the lack of 40 percent on selected close-out colors, 25 the National Association of Evangelicals. Nei- p.m. or phone (317) 849-1551 or 259-4433 and we balance on the panels but rather "the manner percent discount on robes made in two of our will mail you this information. This special ther of two of the largest religious groups in in which certain panelists used the occasion for top grade acetates and 10 percent off on robes the country was represented in the sponsorship event began June 1 and will conclude Aug. 25. an improper maligning of other religious tailored in other fabrics Collegiate offers. The Early Bird Bonus will remain in effect _ the NCCC and the U.S. Catholic Conference. groups and individuals." It is impossible to get all the news of this through July 28. ftfWJ FAGE12 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985! 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Speaks in Indianapolis UE to join with IU for graduate program 'Day of liberation at hand' says in library science

The University of Evansville and Indi- ana University have joined in a cooperative South African church official program to bring accredited graduate courses in library science to the Tri-State. EDITOR'S NOTE: The following ac- United States to receive an honorary degree here could also provide assistance for training UE President Wallace B. Graves and IU count was written by Dr. EDWARD M. May 19 at the University of Notre Dime. His of young blacks and, where possible, support Dean Herbert S. White have announced the BERCKMAN, communications director for the address at North United Methodist Church, In- for victims of discrimination. plan to offer IU School of Library and Informa- Episcopal Diocease of Indianapolis and editor dianapolis was his only public speech during Much of the work of the Council of tion Science courses on the UE campus begin- Churches, Naude said, is to provide funds for of THE CHURCH MILITANT. (Several other this visit. From October 1977 until last Novem- ning this fall. ber he was "banned" by his government, with such victims. But sometimes difficult deci- news stories relative to the South African situ- UE officials view the program as a pos- ation are included elsewhere in this issue.) The severe restrictions on his travel or association sions must be made on whether to spend with others. money for legal defense or on bail, to free sible prototype for future cooperative pro- May 18 visit to North UMC by Beyers Naude grams with IU and Purdue universities. included a panel discussion moderated by Naude noted that, since the South Afri- those who would otherwise remain in jail, until Bishop Leroy Hodapp. Naude's Indianapolis can government last fall began using army tried, with hardened criminals. Additional programs now are under discus- sion, according to Dr. William C. Hine, asso- visit was arranged by the Rev. Jon Walters, troops to put down protests, more than 300 per- Naude suggested that so-called govern- executive director of the Indiana Interreligious sons have been killed and over 10,000 arrested. ment "reforms," to include Indians and "col- ciate dean of the UE School of Graduate and Commission on Human Equality (IICHE). oreds" (offspring of interracial marriages) — Continuing Studies. AS A RESULT, he said, "we are in a new The new master's degree program will Walters is a ministerial member of the UM phase where the black community is on the but not blacks - in Parliament, have the effect of dividing racial groups against each other. mark the first time graduate courses have South Indiana Conference. march. There is a new unity and common pur- been available at UE at IU's lower tuition pose among youth, parents, workers and, to a THE VIEW OF BLACKS is: "meaning- rates. Current cooperative graduate courses in Dr. Beyers Naude, successor to Bishop certain degree, the churches." ful reform will come only when weget to share Desmond Tutu as General Secretary of the nursing, counseling and engineering are of- Naude pointed also to "a new economic in the political decision-making of South Af- fered at UE's regular tuition cost. South African Council of Churches, spoke in reality." The unrest, rather than moral princi- rica," Naude said. Indianapolis May 18 saying that recent events ples, may lead American corporations to disin- "I've found no one on the black side who Based on successful operations at IU's in his country constitute "a beginning of civil vest in South Africa, he said. is in favor of violence as such," he said. "It's regional campuses, the new program will per- war" but added that "for the first time the the violence of the system, of unjust laws, and mit students to complete just under half of the government is on the defensive" in its effort to The world outside has a decisive role to sometimes forms of counter-violence are nec- MLS degree at UE. The remainder of the play in the struggle against apartheid because maintain apartheid, South Africa's system of essary." course work can be completed at IU's Bloom- racial separation. "South Africa desperately needs its supply of ington campus in one or two semesters. capital, oil and sophisticated military elec- One prominent target of black anger re- "I AM DEEPLY convinced that, what- cently has been black members of community The course offerings at UE will include ever happens, the day of liberation will come tronic equipment. But until now no Western powers have been real allies to the black com- councils established by the government who the five courses required at IU as part of the to our land and nothing or no one will prevent are viewed as collaborators with the whole pol- MLS program and additional courses of inter- it," Naude said. But he indicated that change munity." NAUDE CALLED ON American icy of separate development. est to those seeking certification as public li- could take place non-violently "only if substan- brarians or as school and media library tial numbers of Christian leaders are willing to churches to help "mobilize forces of moral op- AS FOR THE current U.S. policy of participate in non-violent resistance." position" to apartheid and to "increase report- "constructive engagement" with South Africa, specialists. Naude, a former minister of the Dutch ing about South Africa and what's happening there is, among blacks, "cynical disbelief that, IU's MLS program is the only one in In- diana accredited by the American Library As- Reformed Church and member of the Afrika- there — just the truth." as practiced up to now, it would bring any In answer to a question, he said churches meaningful change." sociation. ner secret society, the Broderbond, was in the .. Enthusiastic response to North Council skits

North Conference members responded perspective. They reminded each other that with enthusiasm to two special Council on Min- the tone of the Gospel is giving, not getting. istries presentations Thursday in Elliott Hall The production was produced by the of Music. Revs. Dean Fager and Doug Anderson. Stan The afternoon skit depicted a fictional ad Sollars produced the skit's audio tape and board meeting at Anytown UMC where mem- voice characterization. bers gathered to hear a report from the Swim- The evening skit focused on churcn ming Pool and Sauna Task Force. growth as a 1992 TV talk show host interviewed Approximately a dozen board members, several guests on how a United Methodist con- adorned with caricatures drawn on paper bags ference (presumably North Indiana) had dou- over their heads, debated the issue with some bled membership since 1984. Conference vaguely familiar vioces among the group, in- leaders such as the council director, bishop cluding Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Stewart. and a district superintendent appeared on the In spite of smooth and persuasive tech- "Sorely Wafer Show" hosted by a bumbling niques employed by the head of the task force stand-in. Most "guests" bore rather striking pushing for the pool and sauna, the decision resemblances to some of the conference's cur- eventually was made to use the money for con- rent leadership (such as a jogging, bird-watch- ference apportionments, putting all in proper ing DS named "Smiley Case"). While the production, produced by David St. John and Al Edyvean, included a generous Organization helps dose of laughs, it nonetheless told the story of how church growth is experienced in different ways. "When you experience the peace of bereaved parents Christ, anything can happen," it was noted. Several chapters of Compassionate Conferees also viewed a Friday evening Friends, a self-help organization offering spoof (or roast) as the angel Gabriel took a friendship and understanding to parents who perspective young pastor for a "look see" in have experienced the death of a child, are lo- typical North Indiana congregation. It was en- cated throughout Indiana. titled "The Devil You Say - or Sofar The Indianapolis chapter meets the sec- Showgood." ond Friday of every month at Second Presby- terian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St. Other chapters are located in Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Huntingburg, Ken- dallville, LaPorte, Lafayette, Logansport, Marion, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso andWabash. The purpose of the organization is "to promote and aid parents in the positive resolu- tion of the grief experienced upon the death of their child, and to foster the physical and emo- tional health of the bereaved parents and sib- lings." For more information, contact: Mary Lee Long, 6039 W. 29th Place, Indianapolis, Ind. 46224; (317)2984325. Promote HUM - Share Your Copy With A Friend c/mi PAGE 16 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985i Nation Service, new programs are focus of & World addresses by conference lay leaders i North and South Conference lay mem- bers learned of their responsibility to their 'Church which refused local congregations and discussed various goals and objectives during lay orientation ses- to die' celebrates 100 sions at both annual conferences. Gathered in Loeb Playhouse, the North DETROIT (UMNS) - Metropolitan Conference lay orientation May 29 was led by United Methodist Church, "the church that re- John Shettle, conference lay leader. "You are fused to die," celebrated its centennial here the link between your local church and confer- Sunday, June 2, by receiving 81 new members, ence," he told the group. "Your duty is to 29 on profession of faith as new Christians, and carry the message back. You're not a delegate launching a $1 million Centennial Endowment to, you're a member of Annual Conference." Fund. Once the world's largest Methodist He encouraged reports direct to the congrega- Church with 7,000 members, the congregation tion. has resisted moving to the suburbs. Today it LAITY heard an outline of conference remains the largest United Methodist Church goals and objectives in a slide presentation in the city with 1,670 full members and 530 produced by Council Director John Hopkins. It preparatory, affiliate and associate members. explained major issues, operation of legisla- Preaching for the Founders' Day service was tive sessions, special events and social gather- Detroit Area Bishop Judith Craig. The Rev. ings slated to take place. William K. Quick, pastor of the church for the Shettle later addressed the conference past 11 years, said the 60 persons who joined on new programs that have been developed as DELIVERING LAITY ADDRESSES - - Sooth Conference Lay Leader Bob Bow- the church as full members were particularly well as goals and ideas he hopes to implement man (left) and North Conference Lay Leader John Shettle. (STAFFPHOTOS, significant since that same number gathered soon. He made the remarks during the Lay in a storefront building in downtown Detroit Life and Work Committee report. He said the pre-conference briefings es- 100 years ago to launch a new church. The con- ence ... vote what you believe, vote your con- gregation today is in its fourth building valued tablished this year proved successful and also 15 laity to attend the church revitalization sem- at $22 million. Those persons joining the noted several community service ideas involv- inar this month at Indiana Central University. science." church on Founders' Day represented citizen- ing UM churches now in the planning stages. He concluded, "I am looking forward to ALSO at the laity session, attorney Basil ship in countries on five continents, according These include: continuing my term for the next three years. I "Bud" Lorch, conference chancellor, to Dr. Quick. They also came from Detroit and •A "free-ride-home" program on New enjoyed the first year and hope the second is prompted lively discussion about the status of 17 suburban communities and represented all Year's Eve. even better." diaconal ministers and whether they should socio-economic groups. Twenty-one of the new •An "operation identification" program SOUTH CONFERENCE LAY LEADER have conference membership (one of three members are affiliate, associate and prepara- that would provide road signs and directions to BOB BOWMAN of New Castle addressed his constitutional amendments later voted on). tory members. A "Spirit of Detroit" citation North Conference churches in each commu- conference in what's believed to be a first-ever Several laity objected to his remarks, terming was presented to the church by the president of nity. laity address. He asserted that God calls us to them "one-sided and biased" against admit- the city council. Quick was also given a medal- •Working with South Conference Lay serve, be it by example, witness or action. ting diaconal ministers, encouraging conferees lion for his leadership in the church and com- Leaders to put together a statewide UM cele- "When God pushes that button for service, an- to "look at both sides of the issue." Said Lorch, munity. bration to "show the world that the United swer on the first call," he exhorted. "I hope I've stirred up a little something Bowman called for better cooperation Methodist church is a vital church — capable , here." of revival," possibly at the Hoosier Dome in between laity and clergy in building stronger, Other reports to the laity focused on the UM pastor calls Indianapolis. more active churches. "Whether we're lay or Ministerial Support Advisory Committee, an- •Establishing a North Indiana School of clergy, we do influence people," he said, nual conference structure and district align- Discipleship. adding that "we're judged by those we come in ment. for 'controlled' •A statewide literacy campaign involv- contact with in our churches and communities. ing United Methodist churches. "Puritans be- We have an awesome responsibility because lieved the ability to read was essential to we can influence so many people — either posi- drug legalization salvation," Shettle said. "The number of peo- tively or negatively." Leadership change WASHINGTON (UMNS) - A "con- ple in our own state who cannot read would At the South Conference laity orientation trolled" legalizing of drugs to get them "out of astound you." which followed, former lay leader Emery Mc- noted for North's the hands of the underworld" has been called • Establishment of a district Lay, Life Connel encouraged laity to: 1) Attend and par- and Work group to "carry on the network." ticipate; 2) bring local church needs to for by a United Methodist pastor. "We are not conference; and 3) interpret/relate conference School of Mission winning the war against drugs, and the crime, BECAUSE "the need for evangelism from the church is growing," Shettle said the business back home. "You're the voice of your violence, corruption and death which drugs congregation," he said. "Your energy and Because of the] are producing make it imperative that other committee has worked closely with the Divi- sion of Evangelism and has provided funds for commitment link your church with the confer- resignation of Jean solutions ..'. be found," said the Rev. Andrew Chen as dean of the 19851 Leigh Gunn. He is pastor of the 900-member North Indiana School of Mt. Vernon Place Church. "One solution ... Christian Mission July would be to allow the government or medical At United Nations 8-12 at Epworth Forest, I establishment to dispense drugs to users at a Karen Welling, assist-1 very low eost - to legalize drugs on a con- ant dean, has moved to trolled basis," Gunn said in a statement re- Acting Dean with Mary leased May 22. "Along with any new policy Hoosiers attend seminar Jane Bass named as in- toward legalizing drugs is the need for a pow- terim assistant dean, erful and effective program of education in the according to spokes-. schools and through the media concerning the on Central American issues woman L. Helen Phil-| evils of narcotics. "A growing number of ex- lips. perts and informed people are now advocating point of the poor and oppressed, not from the Ms. Welling has' the legalization of drugs. It is time for the reli- By THE REV. LESTER H. BILL been married 20 years Karen welling gious community to rethink the issue and also viewpoint of the rich and powerful. Twenty-six people, representing each of Maria Rubiales, of the Nicaraguan Mis- to Joseph R. Welling; they have a son Christo- advocate a program which will address the the 10 districts of the North Indiana Confer- pher Rhoades, age 14. She has lived in Ander- ever-growing problem of drugs." Asked by a sion to the United Nations, presented a briefing ence, gathered at the Church Center for the on Nicaragua's purposes: to be non-aligned, to son most of her life. Local offices held have reporter if he would include drugs such as United Nations in New York City'for a seminar have mixed economy and to be politically plur- been in Bethel United Methodist Church of An- marijuana, heroin and cocaine in his proposal, on Central America. Five were from the South alistic. She said the present war which the derson where she is a member. Currently, she Gunn responded: "I'm saying all drugs, but... Bend District: Eileen Quivey from Plymouth United States is waging against Nicaragua is is a choir member, U.M.W. president, COM it may be that some should not be included." and Herschel and Margery Dyer and Les and illegal, immoral, unnecessary and counter- Vice Chairperson, representative to Status and Jane Bill from South Bend. productive. Role Of Women, Lay Member to Annual Con- Francis Vandrelle, political advisor on ference, and Certified Lay Speaker. She human rights for Central America to the secre- A portion of the seminar was held at the served on the Kokomo District of UMW as Sec- tary General of the United Nations, spoke to United Methodist haeadquarters, 475 Riverside retary 1978-79; Vice-President 1980; and Presi- participants on the need for preserving civil Dr. There, Joyce Hill, executive secretary for dent 1981-84; also is the current District and political rights along with social and eco- Latin America, spoke on the United Methodist Representative to the North Indiana Confer- nomic rights. She said elite groups of a few Church's involvement in Central America. ence Nominating Committee for the UMC. On powerful persons have ruled and dominated Then conference participants went to nearby the Conference level she has served on the Central America for 30 years. Nicaragua Riverside Church where they met a Guatema- UMW Conference Executive Committee as dis- ousted dictator Anastasio Samoza in July, lan family now living in sancutary in the trict president 1981-84; assistant dean SCM 1979; Guatemala and El Salvador have the church building. 198445. Ynr test connection worst records on human rights. Editor's note: The Rev. Lester H. Bill Mary Jane Bass is active musically and Keeps you informed about Untied Method* Marti Zimmerman, coordinator of the has been a UM Clergyman for 48 years. He and also is the Music Leader for the 1985 SCM. She curriculum resources seminar, spoke on Liberation Theology, point- Mrs. Bill visited Nicaragua in 1983 with the is the wife of the Rev. F. Kaye Bass, pastor of Call toll-free: ing out it has opened up stirrings for freedom Inter-faith Task Force on Central America as the New Haven UMC, Fort Wayne District. and justice in Central America. She said that representatives of the Indiana Council of Ms. Chen will be moving with her hus- HM-ai-OBI Chuches. They wrote an article about Nicara- (TENNESSEE RESIDENTS CALL 615-74944B2) the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not neutral and band, the Rev. Yung Chen, from Frankfort to a that we, as Christians, are not called to sit on gua which appeared in the South Bend Tribune new pastorate in the South Indiana Confer- the fence. The Bible is written from the view- earlier this year. ence.

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grams: "Animals, Animals, Animals" and At UMCom, OMPH Veteran church journalist "Kids Are People Too." He was advisor to Family Communications, which produced Mary McLanachan dead at 79 "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood." As a filmmaker, Caliandro's Reading In- Indiana communicators learn DAYTON, Ohio (UMNS) - Mary C. McLan- centive series, distributed by McGraw-Hill, achan, 79, retired associate editor of Response featured such personalities as Bill Cosby, magazine for United Methodist Women and a James Garner, Lauren Bacall, Shirley Mac- member of the United Methodist Communica- Laine and Harry Belafonte. of varied services at Nashville tors Hall of Fame, died of cancer May 13,1985, "We are currently looking for co-hosts at Middletown (Ohio) Regional Hospital. for the program," said Nelson Price, head of The Parthenon Press, the largest Churches with computers can take ad- At the time of her death, Dr. McLana- Public Media Division. "We need a male and a church-owned printing plant in the world, was vantage of CBC '85, a new program designed to chan was a resident of Otterbein Home, Leba- female who have had on-camera experience just one of the items of interest seen by a group link individual conferences with the Nashville non, Ohio. and are good at asking pointed questions." One of Indiana Area communicators during a re- computer providing wider connection into the She returned to Dayton after her retire- must be an ethnic minority person, he added, cent tour of the headquarters of United Meth- church. ment in 1970. Her services with Response, preferably with a United Methodist back- odist Communications and the United Another new program focusing on televi- "was getting to work with Mary when The ground. Methodist Publishing House in Nashville, sion/telecommunications to the whole church, World Evangel and The Methodist Woman While the series will be assembled in Tenn. (see photos in April issue). authorized at the last General Conference, is combined to become Response." New York, it will use videotapes produced in While at the Publishing House, the group designed to discover the needs of the communi- Dr. McLanachan became editor of The Nashville, Dayton, Los Angeles, Dallas, learned that 36 million copies of the Upper cations programs in the annual conferences Evangel, a magazine for United Brethren Macon, Ga., and elsewhere. Regional pro- Room were printed in 1984, along with 150 mil- and to develop a weekly United Methodist women, in 1945 and served as editor of World ducers will work on assignment from Calian- lion separate items utilizing enough paper to cable television program to be distributed na- Evangel, the publication for Evangelical dro, but also are encouraged to submit ideas fill 600 freight cars and 150 tons of ink. tionwide by the end of the 1985. The program United Brethren women, from its founding fol- for segments they think might be of broad in- The Publishing House has 1,400 employ- will also provide local churches with packaged lowing the merger of The Evangelical and the terest, according to Price. ees and uses sophisticated electronics to man- resources to help them effectively use the local United Brethren in Christ Churches in 1946. "The magazine format allows us to use a age 300,000 active accounts. New publications media. Her 41-year career with the United variety of both short and longer features," he for jusicatory leaders and the general church UMCom is also working with the radio Brethren, Evangelical United Brethren and said. "Well be developing a stable of regional are in the offering. Also, software for local medium, producing help as well as programs United Methodist Churches began in 1927 when video producers so we can represent the total church administration and ministry is now for local churches to put on in their own areas. she became general Junior Christian En- church." being developed as well as classroom software "The connectioaal program, along with deavor superintendent of the United Brethren Information will be available in the fall for children's church school classes. the finishing touches of the local persons, can in Christ Church, headquartered in Dayton, on how to place the program on cable and "Editors are constantly researching to make this a very important tool in sending and Ohio. During the depression years of 1928-29 broadcast TV, Mr. Price said. meet the needs of churches and keep excel- receiving the word," said Dorothea Green, she taught high school in Elizabethville, Pa. lence of quality in this arm of the church that chairperson of the South Conference Commu- In 1930 she returned to Dayton as field has existed almost 200 years," said Gerri Siner nications Committee. worker for the Women's Missionary Associa- Curriculum skills are of Area Communications. Added Siner, "We are a church with a tion of the United Brethren in Christ Church, a Just a few blocks away from the Publish- rich heritage of mission and we are going for- position she held until she was named editor of ing House is UM Communications Headquar- ward daily. Spending a day at Nashville head- The Evangel. part of annual writer's ters (UMCom) where radio, television films, quarters proves that without a doubt." film strips and other items are produced for conference In Illinois use by the church. One new development is a Editor's note: The information above national UM television video tape called "The Sampler" which pro- was compiled by area communicators Do- Introduction to church curriculum writ- vides a preview of 19 separate video tapes rothea Green and Gerri Siner. The trip to magazine series to begin ing, taught by an editor of The United Method- available for use by the church. Nashville was open to all members of both the ist Publishing House in Nashville, Tenn., will While touring UMCom, the communica- North and South Communications committee. be in the lineup of daily skill workshops offered tors learned that 100 to 135 questions are an- (The Area Communications Committee is production this fall by the annual Illinois Wesleyan University swered daily on the INFO-SERVE hotline, 1- made up of an equal number of designated rep- Writers' Conference in Bloomington, 111., July 800-251-8140. Callers ask for a variety of infor- resentatives from the respective conference NEW YORK (UMNS) - A national tele- 28-Aug. 2. mation, from trivial inquiries to questions re- groups.) vision magazine series about United Method- Frances Brooks, staff training manager garding crisis situations all over the world. ists is scheduled to go into production late this for curriculum resources at the publishing year. house, will be the instructor. With 22 years of The 30-minute programs, as yet untitled, experience as a curriculum editor, she has a are to be aired weekly on cable TV and broad- major emphasis this year to develop new writ- cast TV beginning in January. They can also ers for United Methodist curriculum. Chicagoan to bike serve as video resources in local churches. Ms. Brooks will also lead a session in This is the first national program cre- religious markets and be available during the ated with funds from the Television-Telecom- week for individual consultations. munications Fund authorized by the 1984 "We're delighted to cooperate with the General Conference of the United Methodist publishing house in this new venture," said Church. to Men's Congress Bettie Story, conference director. "Since UM It is being produced by the Public Media Communications of the Central Illinois Confer- Division of United Methodist Communications ence co-sponsors the event, it gives the campus in partnership with video producers in general and the annual conference an opportunity to church agencies, annual conferences, seminar- help provide training for writers in the Hodapp will bring greetings ies and local churches around the country. church." The intent of the series, according to Ben Other major workshops, to which partic- Dave LaCognata of Chicago will have his Bar Tjoflat, federal judge, Jacksonville, Fla.; Logan, executive producer, is to show United ipants may submit manuscripts for critique by own private bike-a-thon while peddling to the the Rev. G. Ross Freeman, executive director, Methodists and the general public "stories of instructors, are: FICTION, taught by Janet July 1965 United Methodist Men's Congress at Southeastern Jurisdiction; and the Rev. Ezra fascinating people living Christian lives and Burroway of Florida State University; NON- Purdue University to raise funds for a national Earl Jones, general secretary, General Board doing exciting things." Logan added, "the new FICTION, by Michael Doran, an investigative prayer ministry. of Discipleship. series will be about people first and foremost." writer of Dix Hills, NY; CHILDREN AND LaCognata will be one of about 5,000 men Dr. Freeman will present a new spiritual Logan hopes to build a partnership with non- YOUTH, by Jean Karl, editor at Atheneum making their way to the fourth national con- formation curriculum, specially designed for United Methodist groups having similar inter- Press, NY; POETRY, by John Knoepfle of gress, July 12-14 at West Lafayette. But his United Methodist men. The program, which ests in order to co-produce specials around hol- Sangamon State University; and SCRIPT AND means of travel deviates slightly from the will run for several months, encourages small idays and social issues. PLAYWRITING, by Sam Smiley of Indiana norm. He'll be riding bis bicycle on the 165- group worship and prayer experiences and an The segments will utilize humor, a vari- University. An agent and another editor will mile trip from Chicago to West Lafayette, ultimate commitment to discipleship and mis- ety of religious music, successful ministries by also participate in the conference. hopefully raising money for the Upper Room sions, said Jim Snead, head of the national Sec- United Methodist churches, inspirational seg- "The conference focuses on direct help Prayer Ministry through pledges from spon- tion of United Methodist Men. ments and social issues such as parenting, for an individual's work," Ms. Story said. sors. More than 100 workshops, or "info-ses- marriage, child abuse and hunger. Models of "This includes individual conferences with in- At the opening session Friday, Bishop sions," will provide information on everything evangelism and stories about missionaries will structors and consultants, manuscript reading Leroy C. Hodapp will bring greetings to the from aviation to stewardship. also be featured. A 10-minute demonstration sessions, publication of a poetry chapbook and conference on behalf of the host Indiana Area. SNEAD said a number of groups from videotape is to be available in August. a daily newsletter, seminars by participants, He also will keynote a luncheon gathering Sat- nations outside the United States will lend a Bruno Caliandro, a United Methodist and play readings. urday of conference lay leaders. unique flavor to the congress. Delegates from minister and producer of "The Fourth King," "At least three School of Drama faculty The Rev. Robert Schuller, television Chile, Antigua, West and East Germany are an NBC animated Christmas special, and "The members at Illinois Wesleyan University will evangelist and pastor of the Crystal Cathedral, expected, he said. Halloween that Almost Wasn't," ABC, has present scenes from manuscripts submitted to Garden Grove, Calif., will address the Con- Music will be led by Bill Mann, of Dallas, been hired to produce the series. The latter, the playwriting workshop, Ms. Brooks will in- gress' theme, "Building Men of Hope." marking his ninth consecutive congress, Snead starring Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley and clude writing assignments in her class to intro- OTHER SPEAKERS will include Bishop said. Henry Gibson, won an Emmy Award. duce participants to the curriculum John Wesley Hardt, of United Methodism's For more information on the 1965 Men's During a 12-year association with the specialty." Oklahoma Area; the Rev. James Buskirk, Congress, write to: Congress of United Meth- American Broadcasting Company, he helped Contact for brochure: Betty W. Story, First United Methodist Church, Tulsa, Okla.; odist Men, P.O. Box 940, Nashville, Tenn., develop the award-winning ABC "After School 1211 N. Park, P.O. Box 515, Bloomington, 111. the Rev. Evan Crawford, chapel dean, Howard 37202. (HUM understands all rooms are full; Specials" and two Saturday-morning pro- 61702. Tel. 309428^092. University, Washington, D.C.; Judge Gerald however, commuters still are welcome.) c mn PAGE 18 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985;

Controversy continues to surround In Memoriam alternate missionary sending agency Alda I. Carter The Rev. Alda I. WASHINGTON (UMNS) - Appointment THE REV. MAX BORAH of Sesser, 111., fight the Mission Society, but it "clearly ... Carter, former superin- of United Methodist clergy to an alternate mis- along with his wife, Patricia, was commis- functions as an alternative sending agency, tendent of the South In- sionary sending agency within the denomina- sioned May 6 in Dallas to go to Ghana. Borah, and by my interpretation is in competition" diana Terre Haute tion faced an uncertain future May 14 with the a clergy member of the Southern Illinois Con- with BGM. District, died May 28 at release of a statement by the bishop of a minis- ference over which Bishop White presides, was his home in Cedarville, ter commissioned by the Mission Society for quoted by Religious News Service as saying, The bishop cited statements by the Coun- N.J. following a long United Methodists. "We're going with the Mission Society because cil of Bishops in 1984, and again on May 2 of bout with cancer. He Bishop Woodie W. White of the Illinois we know that without the Mission Society we this year, and the 1984 General Conference ac- was 65. Area, in a story appearing in the May 17 edi- weren't going anywhere." tion. The latter, Bishop White said, "is unequi- He was appointed tion of the Central Illinois United Methodist Bishop White said arrangements had vocal" in its support of BGM "as the sole in the district post from Reporter, said he cannot make such an ap- been worked out with Global Ministries to "lay sending agency of missionaries" and its disap- 1978 to Feb. 1, 1984, pointment. Such an appointment of a minister aside all their regular procedures" and send proval of organization "of another agency in when he retired and for service outside the United States with the the Borahs to Ghana within the time frame the competition with it." moved to New Jersey. Mission Society "would be in violation of the couple desired. The bishop said the Southern Another of the five couples commis- During that time he spirit and intent of the 1984 General Confer- Illinois Conference cabinet (the bishop and the sioned by the Mission Society was the Rev. Alda Carter served a one-year term ence action affirming the general Board of district superintendents) will now be responsi- John and Rosalie Rentz of Dallas. Mr. Rentz is as chairman of the South Indiana Cabinet. Global Ministries (BGM) as the sole (mission- ble for identifying the options open to Borah a member of the South Georgia Conference. Pastorates included Indianapolis Edge- ary) sending agency of the United Methodist "and then he will have to make his decision.'' Bishop Ernest A. Fitzgerald of the Atlanta Area was reported May 14 to be meeting with wood Church, 1971-78; Greensburg, 1965-71; Church," he added. BISHOP WHITE said he is not trying to Jeffersonville Wall Street, 1958-65; Vincennes district superintendents in that conference and North, 1955-58; Holland, 1952-55; and Indianap- was unavailable for comment. olis Union Chapel, 1948-52. Student appoint- Efficiency is reason for Cokesbury changes ANOTHER MINISTER under Bishop ments included Mt. Lebanon-Freeport, Flat open new Cokesbury stores and thus get closer Fitzgerald's jurisdiction, the Rev. H.T. Maclin Rock-Geneva, and White Plains, Ky. Beginning Aug. 1, warehouse and ship- Jr., is presently under appointment as the Mis- ping operations of the United Methodist Pub- to our customers," said Robert K. Feaster, Dr. Carter was admitted to probationary sion Society's executive director. That assign- membership in the former Methodist Indiana lishing House will be consolidated into two United Methodist Publishing House president ment, made by Bishop Joel D. McDavid before locations: Nashville and Burlingame, Calif. and publisher. Conference in 1948 and was ordained an elder his 1984 retirement, will be reconsidered this in full connection in 1950. He had served in The move is part of a continuing program to Key to the plan is the computerized sys- year since a United Methodist minister's ap- strengthen Cokesbury's nationwide bookstore tem of inventory control and order fulfillment pointment is yearly. South Indiana since 1942. and mail order services, according to Thomas which Cokesbury has been using since the A native of Democrat, N.C., he was a E. Carpenter, senior vice president of Cokes- summer of 1982 when the number of service A lay couple from Peoria, 111., Herbert trustee of the Franklin Retirement Home, De- bury. centers was reduced from six to three. Since and Mary Moushon, was commissioned May 6 Pauw University, Indiana Asbury Towers Re- "By concentrating our inventories in that time, Cokesbury has opened 9 new stores for service in New Mexico. The Moushons, as tirement Home and the New Albany District fewer locations and making use of new order- and relocated or refurbished 8 others. There laypersons in a voluntary capacity, are not Pastoral Care and Counseling Center. filling technologies, we can be more certain of are now 49 Cokesbury stores in 24 states. subject to appointment by a bishop, according Funeral services were held May 31 at having on hand the resources our customers to the director of the project where they will Central UMC, Bridgeton, N.J. need, and we can ship them more efficiently," Cokesbury's reorganization "in no way serve. In April, the Rev. Rene Bideaux, a dep- Carpenter said. affects the commitment of the northern dis- uty general secretary of BGM, reported that Dr. Carter is survived by his wife, Consolidating the Park Ridge and Nash- trict field staff who serve as liaisons between Bishop Louis W. Schowengerdt of New Mexico Reata, of 31 W. Maple Ave., Cedarville, N.J. ville Service Center operations "will free sub- conference leaders and Cokesbury," Carpen- told him (Bideaux) that he would appoint only 06311. Other survivors include two grandchil- stantial financial resources, enabling us to ter said. BGM missionaries. dren.

Indianapolis Immanuel Church ministers to Hispanic inmates IT WAS A TIME FOR WORSHIP, fellowship and good eating April 27 when six is the third time special services have been conducted for the prisoners at the church. Spanish-speaking inmates from the Federal Farm Camp at Terre Haute traveled by Typically the inmates arrive about 10 a.m. for communion service, then are treated to bos to Indianapolis to spend the day with members of the Hispanic congregation at an ethnic potluck lunch followed by worship, singing and a "full day" of activity. Immanuel UMC, 6100 E. 32nd St. Since November 1983 Hispanic ministers have trav- Vincent Chao, a former inmate at the Terre Haute facility who now serves as lay parish eled from Indianapolis to the correctional facility in Terre Haute to conduct worship associate, helps Martin with the exchange program. ABOVE LEFT, members of Im- services in Spanish at both the minimum and maximum security camps under the manuePs Hispanic congregation (top) and inmates (bottom) enjoy the potluck feast, direction of the Rev. Robert Bean, prison chaplain. The service was started due to the which included native foods of Cuba, South America and Spain. At right, church mem- lack of Spanish-speaking clergy in the Terre Haute area. Recently the program was bers and inmates join bands in the church sanctuary for worship at the end of the day. expanded to bring the inmates to Indianapolis for fellowship and worship. According to Immanuel Church hopes to host services for the inmates again in August. the Rev. Aldo Martin, minister of the Hispanic congregation at Immanuel Church, this ciftzi SHOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985 • PAGE 19 Armstrong named Federation challenges churches to post at Miff Former Indiana Area Bishop James to respond to Indy housing needs Armstrong has been church's ecumenical response to the problem. named a visiting profes- 1) People needing to be displa^ be- The Church Federation of Greater Indi- The ad-hoc group identified these areas of sor of preaching at UM- anapolis has mailed a major statement on cause their homes no longer met standards; related IUff School of focus: owner occupied homes in need of repair, housing needs in Indianapolis to 1,200 local 2) Families who could not remain to- emergency shelter, affordable and liveable Theology, Denver, for gether and find shelter in the city; Protestant, Catholic and Jewish congrega- rental properties, housing for the elderly, and the 1985-86 academic tions. The statement challenges congregations 3) The elderly, who throughout their year. public housing. to respond to some of the critical housing lives seem to have enough on which to live, but The Church Federation has cited exam- Making the an- needs in the Indianapolis community. in the latter years found themselves among the nouncement just as ples of how local churches, groups or clusters Although the church, through para- community's poor because of meager income of churches, denominations and the larger ecu- HUM went to press was church organizations and some denominations, and high inflation; IUff President Donald 4) The lack of adequate measurement, menical community can respond in specific ac- has had a long history of concern about people tion. A committee from the 27-member ad-hoc E. Messer, he cited Dr. and shelter, the Federation believes that, in funds and support services in public housing. Armstrong's "extrodi- THESE CONCERNS led to the formation group has been appointed to coordinate the re- recent months, the recognition of that need has sponses from local congregations and to keep nary gifts of both teach- of an ad-hoc group of 27 persons representing ing and preaching." Armstrong become sharper and broader. Specifically, it is the challenge before the denominations. concerned about: 12 different denominations to determine the The post has been vacant since the death earlier this year of Dr. Ronald Sleeth. Messer said the interim appointment will enable the Mission opportunities seminary to seek a permanent successor. Armstrong, 60, will also continue work • offered this summer with an international public affairs and issue Varied opportunities for training, leader- management firm headed by Rafeal D. Pagan ship development and participation in mission Jr., coordinator of the Nestle corporation's re- are offered through summer events of many sponse to a boycott by a wide variety of reli- kinds. Several for 1985 are listed below. gious groups. Known as Pagan International, The last mission conferences listed are the firm recently announced the promotion of United Methodist. Others are interdenomina- Armstrong to the post of vice president for tional. public issues. He is based in Washington, D.C., • Mt. Sequoyah Conference on Ecumeni- and resides in an apartment in Alexandria, Va. cal Mission, June 9-13, Mt. Sequoyah Assem- RIDING THE CREST of a highly-suc- bly, Fayetteville, Ark., 72701. Contact: Mrs. cessful 10-year pastorate at Indianapolis Douida Dorr, 902 Magdalene Dr., Houston, Boardway Church, Armstrong was elected to Texas, 77204. the episcopacy in 1968 and served 12 years in • Midwest Conference on Christian the UM Dakotas Area where he became per- World Mission, June 24-27, Midwest Ecumeni- haps the denomination's best-known bishop, cal Center, Conference Point, Williams Bay, espousing a wide variety of liberal causes. Wis. Contact: Dr. Grover L. Hartman, 24 E. Assigned back to his native Indiana in Beechwood Lane, Indianapolis, Ind., 46227. 1980, he continued a whirlwind pace and, in • Eastern Ecumenical Conference on late 1981, was elected president of the ailing Christian World Mission, July 1-5, Silver Bay National Council of Churches. Later came dra- Association, Silver Bay, N.Y., 12874. Contact: matic confrontations with the likes of Greg Ruth Myers, 2 Westchester Ave., Apt. 6B, Dixon, Morley Safer and others. Epworth will be site for Creative Retirement event White Plains, N.Y. 10601. In mid-November 1983, he sent shock- • Southeast Ecumenical Mission Confer- ence, July 21-27, Montreat Conference Center, waves throughout the religious community A DRAMA AND BIBLE HOUR, like the skit "Mary, Martha and Lazarus" above, when he resigned both the NCC post and as a Montreat, N.C., 28757. Contact: Ollie Ganna- is one of several activities planned for the 1985 Creative Retirement Conference slated way, 341 Ponce de Leon Ave, N.E., Atlanta, UM bishop, the first to do so in modern history. for Sept. 3-6 at the Epworth Forest Conference Center, North Webster. The theme of the The exact reason for the resignation never was Ga., 30365. disclosed; however, at the time he issued a event, designed for laypersons or clergy who are retired or considering retirement, is • Pacific Southwest Conference on World statement saying he had "failed" his family "Stagiiig...Praying...Growing with Each Other." Leaders will be the Rev. Warren L. Christian Mission, July 26-30, Asilomar Confer- and others, as well as the Gospel. Later he Lear, a retired United Methodist minister from North Webster, and his wife, Violet. ence Grounds, Pacific Grove, Cal. Contact: turned in clergy credentials. His wife of more "Mary, Martha and Lazarus" was performed at last year's conference by Lear, Hazen Deborah P. Lukas, 5641 San Luis Ct., Pleasan- than 40 years, Phyllis, filed for divorce early in Sparks, Ann Lininger, Helen Seitz and Helen George. This year's Bfble leader will be ton, Cal., 94566. 1984, but later rescinded that action. • Northern New England School of Reli- Clyde Trumbauer and song director wfll be Aulene Nyberg. The program wfll include gious Education, Aug. 3-10, Geneva Point Cen- After the resignation, Armstrong lived workshops, information sessions, Dixie Boat rides and other activities. Registration about six or seven months in Fort Lauderdale, ter, Center Harbor, N.H., 03226. Contact: Stu wfll be Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 2-4 p.m. The conference will close Friday, Sept. i, with a Elliott, 387 High St., Middletown Conn., 06457. Fla., later working for a community college Bible hour, communion service and lunch. Costs are $65 for the full-time program or $40 there. He moved to Washington and began pub- • Northwest International Christian Mis- lic issue consulting work about a year ago. Re- for day participation only. Programs and registration forms are avail- sion Conference, Aug. 5-9, Indian Reservation, portedly he is working on a book to be able from the North Indiana Conference Office, P.O. Box 89, Marion, Ind., 46952; or Alberta, Canada. Contact: Carolann Walters, published by Harper & Row. from the Lean, R.R. 1, Box 49 (113 Second St.), North Webster, Ind. 46555. 2425 Groverdale, Springfield, Ore., 97477. • Mission Education Conference, Aug. 20 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Lakeland College, Sheboy- For 75th anniversary gan, Wis. Contact: The Rev. Harvey L. Kan- 15-year old to be tried dler, 500 Sullivan Ave., Kaukauna, Wis., 54130- 2395. as adult In killing • Minnesota (Interdenominational) Celebration planned School of Missions, Sept. 18, Gloria Dei Lu- of UMCom staff member theran Church, St. Paul. Minn. Contact: Ruth E. Schevenius, 5525 Penn Ave., So., Minneapo- at Memorial Home lis, Minn., 55419. MANCHESTER, Tenn. (UMNS) - A 15- UNITED METHODIST year-old Georgia girl charged with first-degree In honor of the facility's 75th anniver- Club of Warren raised the money and pur- • Southeastern Jurisdiction Conference murder in the stabbing of United Methodist on Christian Mission, July 1-5, Lake Junaluska sary, residents, staff and trustees of the United chased 58 acres where the home now stands Communications staff member Brenda Blan- Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, Ind., and presented it to the North Conference. At a Assembly, Lake Junaluska, N.C., 28745. Con- later date, the Chopsons gave $12,500 and an ton Lane will be tried as an adult in Circuit tact: Dr. Israel O. Rucker, 159 Ralph McGill will sponsor a special anniversary celebration Court here Aug. 16. The trial date for Joanne Sunday, July 7. The program will begin at 2:30 additional 200 acres of land. Blvd., N.E., Atlanta, Ga., 30365. McNamara, of Marietta, Ga., was set during • Youth in Mission Conference, July 1-5, p.m. with Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp as the guest The first resident building with 37 rooms her arraignment April 16. A tentative trial date speaker, with a buffet reception to follow from was completed in the spring of 1910. There of Aug. 6 was set for her boyfriend, Gregory Lake Junaluska, N.C. 28745. Contact: Dr. Is- rael L. Rucker, 159 Ralph McGill Blvd., N.E., 4-6 p.m. Tours will be given during the day were 12 employees when the home opened its Thompson, 23, who is also charged with first- from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. doors more than 75 years ago. degree murder in Ms. Lane's death. Ms. Mc- Atlanta, Ga., 30365. William and Ruth C. Chopson first origi- Today, there are eight buildings and Namara and Mr. Thompson allegedly kid- nated the idea of the United Methodist Memo- more than 287 apartments and 164 health care napped Ms. Lane from a Shelbyville shopping rial Home in 1907. That year they offered to rooms. Included are dining facilities, lounges, center parking lot at knifepoint on New Year's give $25,000 in cash if the North Indiana Con- medical care, recreation, arts and crafts, a Day, then drove her to an isolated area of Cof- ference would raise a like amount to establish large library, a chapel and a museum. fee County, where Thompson allegedly a debt-free retirement home. The Commercial stabbed her four times. Police believe the pair Memorial Home is supported entirely by killed Ms. Lane to get her car, which they investments of its members, wills, bequests, drove to Marietta, a suburb north of Atlanta. United Methodists memorials and gifts. Presently there is no di- They were arrested there Jan. 3. Thompson rect financial support from the North Confer- began a 30-day psychiatric evaluation at Mid- ence, no support from county, state or federal dle Tennessee Mental Health Institute April 18. Irit^eiv funds, and no involvement in Medicaid. The A defense motion seeking a change of venue '-»*; home has remained debt-free throughout its 75 TheWarldls because of extensive media coverage of the years of service. Call 800/261-8140 case will be heard after Thompson has been The public is invited to tour the home evaluated at the Nashville facility, officials and take part in the anniversary celebration. said. Our Parish emu PAGE 20 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985; Book review Tea: The Gentle Brew A guide to the healthy pleasures of tea drinking

By BEVERLY EMMONS mine are among those teas listed, with a brief Southport consecrates new addition HUM CIRCULATION DIRECTOR description given about each. Herb teas now THIS NEW 7,500-square-foot addition to Southport UMC (Indianapolis Southeast In a recent issue of Time magazine (May are becoming popular and can frequently be District) was consecrated daring special services Sunday, April 21. The building in- 20), the cover story indicates ".Americans are found at certain restaurants and sandwich drinking less and enjoying it more." The refer- shops. Certainly with more people being health cludes administrative offices, a fellowship hall and kitchen. The Rev. Mike Katayama, ence to a decrease in alcoholic drinks, is na- conscious, cutting back on caffine has been district superintendent, and the Rev. Loren Maxwell, representing the South Confer- tionwide in its appeal. widely advocated. Tea contains less caffine ence, participated. Southport Church is located at 1947 E. Southport Rd. Pastor is the It is thus timely for Methodist Hospital's than coffee and soft drinks; herb teas gener- Rev. William M. Schwein. David Richards to have recently published a ally contain none. book entitled 'Tea: The Gentle Brew - A Richards, however, does not leave us on Guide to the Healthy Pleasure of Tea Drink- this nostalgic note of history and health. He ing." His attractively designed book takes a ends his book with tempting, delicious sound- Trip will emphasize lighthearted look at a very civilized beverage ing recipes for such delicacies as crumpets, -tea. scones, tea sandwiches and savories. All, of The author recounts the history of tea course are complimentary to a pot of tea. from its early beginning as a trade commodity Richards, born in England and educated from China, through the Boston Tea Party in at Oxford University, has done an excellent job American Indian culture early American history. of suggesting tea is a drink for all occasions A 15-day Interpretive Mission Tour to Okla., the land of the Cherokees; the Five Civi- Helpful hints are included on selecting and certainly found in all parts of the world. If the southwest emphasizing American Indian lized Tribes Museum in Muskogeef Oklahama the correct teapot, storing tea and whether or Americans are drinking less and enjoying it culture will be offered by the South Indiana City; Palo Canyon State Park in Texas; Sante not to use tea bags. Tea bags are, according to more, perhaps the popularity of tea will rise Conference Division on Missions Aug. 1-15; 2- Fe, McCurdy Mission School, Espanolo and Richards, an American invention. A coffee and even more. 16 and 3-17. Gallup, N.M.; Four Corners Mission at Shi- tea merchant in New York sent a few samples "The Gentle Brew" is recommended for Cost is $799 per person, which includes 15 prock; Mesa Verde National Park; Durango, of tea in little bags to his customers in 1904. those who are drinking less or have never con- meals, lodging, transportation by chartered Colo.; Colorado Springs, to visit the Garden of Much to the merchant's surprise, orders sumed alcohol, for those who want a change bus, insurance and selected group attraction Gods, Air Force Academy and Royal Gorge flowed in for the tea packed in the little bags. from coffee and soft drinks. fees. Tours; and Independence, Mo. His customers had discovered the convenience 'Tea - The Gentle Brew" is available The itinerary includes trips to the Ca- in brewing their tea packed in bags. The En- for $9.95 from David Richards, 480 West Ash hokia Indian Mountains; the St. Louis Arch; For additional information, contact ei- glish now use tea bags which they had shunned St., Zionsville, Ind. 46077. Richards is director and Eureka Springs, Ark., to view the Passion ther the Rev. Loren Maxwell, P.O. Box 5006, until the late 1960s. of corporate communications at Methodist Play. Bloomington, Ind., 47402; or Charles L. Flory, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam and Jas- Hospital, Indianapolis. Other stops will be made at Tahlequah, 106 South Park, Batesville, Ind., 47002. It's happening around the area

THE TIPPECANOE RIVER STATE PARK YOUNG and how to plan and organize programs and activities. More tendents, and camp and retreat leaders. Workshop leaders in- ADULT RETREAT, featuring canoeing, biking, hiking, hone- information may be obtained by writing: Registrar, United clude Julia Ann George, preschool; Lois Shafer, elementary A back riding and more, is planned for July 19-21 at Tippecanoe Methodist Camping, South Indiana Camping, P.O. Box 5008, (1-2); Judy Covey, elementary B (3-4); Ruthanna Riebsomer, River State Park. Cost of the event, for young adults 18-30 years Bloomington, bid., 47402. Registrations should reach the camp- Bible Survey (54); the Rev. James Butler, youth; and Dr. Mer- old, is $25 per person ($14 for those not canoeing); scholarships ing office no later than four weeks before the camp starts. rell Geible, adult. Registration fee is $20 per person which cov- of up to $5 per person are available. For information contact ers supplies and meals. For information call 317448-0404 (day) Frank Cederquist Jr., 1719 N. 19th St., Lafayette, Ind., 47904; A SPECIAL ORDER OF WORSHIP followed by a "Cele- or 3174484709 (evening). 317-7424160 or 317-423-9376. Registration deadline is July IS. brate Life" dinner was part of the programming for older • ••«• adults at University Heights UMC, 4002 Otterbein Ave., Indian- EARLIER THIS MONTH A GROUP OF mission-minded THE DEADLINE for applying for the COSROW Jose- apolis, recently. The church participated in the statewide Older adults from First Wayne Street UMC, Fort Wayne, traveled to phine Huffer Memorial Scholarship Award for women semi- American Sunday with a special worship service in which an- Forest Lodge at Epworth Forest, North Webster to do some nary students is July 15. For information or an application, nouncements and the Old Testament and Epistle readings were much-need renovation. Their work included paneling the up- write to: COSROW Huffer Scholarship, c/o the Rev. Cindy read by older adults in the congregation. The Rev. Harold Lein- stairs dorms and restrooms, laying new linoleum, installing Bates, St. Luke's UMC, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, Ind., 46260. inger delivered his sermon on the topic of aging. A "Celebrate new ceiling tile and lighting, replacing old restroom fixtures, Life" dinner followed with nearly 65 older adults joining to- painting the exterior and adding new storm windows and side A SOUTH INDIANA YOUTH RALLY IS PLANNED for gether for the luncheon and program. The dinner honored the wall insulation to reduce energy consumption. Sept. 29 from 44 pm at the Indiana University Auditorium in birthdays of older adults in the congregation. ••••• Bloomington. Featured will be Mylon LeFevre and Broken SOUTH INDIANA FUN DAYS at King's Island will be Heart. Tickets are available at the conference office until Sept. "LIFESTYLES OF FAITHFULNESS" is the theme of July 4-7. Participants can save $3.20 on admission; ticket prices 1 for 84. Tickets purchased at the door will be $5. For informa- the family camp to be held June 18-22 at Santa Claus Camp- are $10.75 for adults and $8.75 for children (ages 34). The event tion, write to: Youth Rally, South Indiana Conference, P.O. Box ground. Sponsored by the South Conference Division on Outdoor is sponsored by the South Conference Council of Youth Minis- 5886, Bloomington, Ind., 47401. Ministries, the event will offer opportunities to learn camping tries and tickets are available from the CCYM Bloomington skills and check out camping equipment. Games, campfires, office. The Fun Days will benefit the Youth Service Fund. THE SACRED ART OF STORYTELLING, a workshop night hikes, round dancing and singing are planned. Costs are for camp leaders, storytellers, school teachers, youth leaders, $88 for adults and $39 for children which includes all food and "NATIVE PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA" and "Car- church school teachers and public speakers, will be June 22 lodging. Call the camp registrar at the Bloomington Conference ing for God's Earth" are the themes for this year's Midwest from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Camp Adventure in North Webster. Fea- Office, 3174384118, for registration information. Conference on Christian World Mission to be June 24-27 at the tured guest will be Dayton Edmunds, a Native American and • •••• Midwest Ecumenical Center Conference Point Camp, Williams son of a UM minister who has been a storyteller since 1979. Cost "PREPARE TO SERVE: WORKSHOP ON MINISTRY Bay, Wis. Leadership will be provided by Marlene Helgemo of of the workshop is $15 per person which includes registration WITH HANDICAPPED PERSONS" will be conducted Aug. 19- Minneapolis, a Winnebago Indian and president of the Minneap- fee, meal and program materials. For information contact the 22 at the Midwest Ecumenical Center, Conference Point, Wil- olis Council of Churches; and Cecil Corbett of Tempe, Ariz., North Conference office at P.O. Box 869, Marion, Ind., 48952; or liams Bay, Wis. Participants will learn to set up and teach in superintendent of Cook Christian Training School. Bible study, call Kathy Trotter at 317-884-5138. The workshop is sponsored church school and community classes for the physically and children's programs, audiovisual presentations and musical by Camp Adventure and the North Conference Commission on mentally handicapped; extend in-hoine ministries to the handi- programs will be offered. For registration information, contact Camps and Conferences. capped; and counsel with families, handicapped children and Dr. Grover L. Hartman, program consultant, 54 E. Beechwood adults. Leaders will be Chaplain Larry Huntley, Sunland Train- Lane, Indianapolis, Ind.; 317-788-1035. THE REHABILITATION UNIT AT Fort Wayne's Park- ing School, Gainesville, Fla.; and Carolyn Hood of Franklin, view Memorial Hospital has received another three-year accre- Ind., staff member of the Johnson County Association for Re- LAWRENCE M WHITE OF WHITE FILMS, Culver, ditation from the Commission on Accreditation of tarded Citizens and counselor at the Christole Group Home for Ind., has a number of video tapes available for viewing. They Rehabilitation Services. United Methotfst-affiliated Parkview the Autistic. Registration fee is $15 and room and meals are include: 1) The General Conference Committee visiting Presi- is one of only two hospitals in Indiana to have this accredita- $19.58 to $27.50 per day according to accommodations chosen. dent Carter (1960); 2) Bishop Wayne Clymer delivering devo- tion. The rehabilitation unit offers full therapy services to both For details, contact: Dr. Grover L. Hartman, program consul- tions at the 1980 General Conference; 3) Sen. Harold Hughes at patients who are in the hospital, and those who have been dis- tant, 54 E. Beechwood Lane, Indianapolis, Ind., 48227; 317-788- the Oakwood Men's Rally (1981); 4) Dr. Ezra Earl Jones at missed and are returning periodically for <>utpatient therapy. 1035. Oakwood and at the 1985 North Annual Conference; 5) Bishop Leroy Hodapp delivering sermon and ordination at the 1985 CAMP IN-DI-CO-SO IS THE SITE of the South Confer- A MARION DISTRICT LAB SCHOOL is slated for Sept Annual Conferences; and more. White will visit churches at no ence Youth Leadership Camp slated for Aug. 44. The camp, 27-29 at the Hartford City Trinity and Grace UM churches. Lab- charge to play any of the tapes. For further information, con- which costs $48 per person, is designed to teach participants oratory training will be offered for pastors, teachers, parents, tact White at White Films, 19320 Tamarack, Culver, Ind.; 219- bow to be more effective youth leaders, where to find i~ coordinators, youth leaders, education chairpersons, superin- 542-2027. c t*WJ

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • Jun«, 1985 • PAGE 21 •Annual sessions (Ceatfamed from page 1) proved a proposal that interim responsibilities be assigned to the Commission on Camps and Conferences, with future program and man- agement to be determined at the 1986 session (with telegram of appreciation sent to each former Oakwood Board member). * OK'd a proposal calling for the Spiritual Life Committee to be a permanent part of the Annual Conference (Council on Min- istries) with 120,000 budgeted for a spiritual life program and $25,000 for administrative/ consultative services if a staff person is not appointed. * Heard a generally favorable re- port on Wesley Manor which notes the home in Frankfort, which has a long history of finan- cial problems, is now $54,000 ahead of schedule in meeting the July '85 bond payment. (Since 1978, the Conference has made more than $226,000 in loans and $781,825 in capital gifts. Currently the home's occupancy level is about 80 percent. The big need: Bring it up to 95 per- cent or better.) * Closed the conference with a moving High Hour Service which included the passing of the mantle from a retiree to an in- coming elder. Included was ordination of 15 elders and recognition of 17 retiring ministers with a combined total of more than 600 years of service (see related stories).

MANY AT THE CONFERENCE spoke of an overall lack of sense of direction, excite- ment and commitment. And while many fa- vored a special session to get on with capital Oakwood Director Bruce Ough (who took post BPGI Chairman Tony Hardcastle and Hartman emphasized the need for each person funding, Oakwood and conference staffing in Iowa, March 1). others who favored direct billing noted there to have a will. That also was highlighted via a (personnel), others didn't see the urgency. The • Recognized service of Joe Kipfer would be savings for churches of 240 members brief sketch. His office will be working with latter group prevailed. on conference staff (since 1969) who has re- and more. They also pointed to the disparity local churches, in a wills emphasis as outlined Prolonged discussion, particularly on signed and will be taking a one-year sabbati- which exists when some churches pay less in several proposals. April 13, 1986, has been the Oakwood question, put the conference sev- cal. than 100% on apportionments thus putting a designed Planned Giving Sunday. eral hours behind schedule and an extra plen- * Called on special consideration burden on others. Since direct billing would MUNCIE DISTRICT SUPERINTEND- ary session was added Friday night which be given ethnic churches in implementing the then make health insurance premiums a clear ENT Charles Ellinwood presented the Cabinet continued past 11:30 p.m. planting of new churches. pastoral support item, the situation would be Report in his capacity as chair of that group. In responding to a request for a ruling as • Approved a long list of confer- improved, they said. He noted a need for renewal, saying there is "a to whether the Council on Finance and Admin- ence ministerials and Advance Specials. In addition to the negative effect on spiritual thirst which has not been quenched," istration (CF&A) had acted improperly in tak- • OK'd recruitment of a Youth Min- smaller congregations, those arguing against adding that "therein lies our need for church ing away Oakwood's fund raising authority istry Resource team to be trained and made growth." The UMC, he asserted, already has a last November, Bishop Leroy Hodapp found available to local churches. great opportunity because we serve even the that the Oakwood Board and CF&A acting on * Adopted detailed guidelines for Blessed insurance smallest hamlet and rural area, as well as "different assumptions": Oakwood thought it Cooperative Parish Ministries. The premium's still thine more populated regions (in contrast to the had a conference mandate; CF&A simply be- • Noted that work is under way to But oh what a foretaste Roman Catholics and Southern Baptists which lieved it was taking away authority it (CF&A) clarify the conference's relationship with var- don't do this in spite of their larger total mem- had given in the first place. The bishop termed Of future debate devine! ious Health and Welfare institutions. bership). "We're on the way home for every- it "a regrettable misunderstanding" and that * Called for a revitalized Commis- one" he said. He stressed the need to reach the "no ill will was intended." The Oakwood Board sion on Religion and Race in the conference. claimed such a plan would undermine connec- unchurched with "a passion for excellence" resigned in February. •Applauded work of EMLC Good- tionalism, make budget interpretation more (to quote from the recent bestseller). Oakwood had, in recent years; been op- will Ambassadors. difficult and cloud the true picture of appor- Ellinwood stated the Cabinet is in accord erated by an independent board following a * Voted resolution of commenda- tionments. Others saw problems for multi-pas- that training is needed to reach the un- major push on the part of former Bishop tion to Bishop Hodapp for his stand affirming tor churches. (In one district, the average per churched which, he says are often concerned James Armstrong to make the facility into a open itineracy in the case of Dr. Charles chirch increase for a dozen small church with traditional values. "We need to pay atten- major spiritual Life Retreat Center. With his Hutchinson's appointment to Old North Church would be about $800 annually.) tion to the concerns of the unchurched," he resignation in November '83, the project ulti- in Evansville (South Conference). IN WHAT WAS SEEN as a fairly close said. Establishment of new churches should be mately lost some of its impetus. * Approved all for long-range study vote, the chair (Bishop Leroy Hodapp) ruled a top priority, especially ethnic churches. In passing, it should be noted that many of campus ministry in the conference which the direct billing proposal defeated. Prem- While sensing a new vitality and affirm- matters are intertwined. For example, Oak- would lift up positive models with an eye to- iums, at least for 1986, will continue to be paid ing support of the Advance, Ellinwood and his wood, capital funding, spiritual life and per- ward expansion. via the traditional apportionment system. colleagues see less positive trends in the con- sonnel all, to some degree, are tied together. • Received with appreciation ma- Most conference members agree on one tinuing decline in apportionment payout (it In other action, the conference: terials noting ways to better recruit and em- keypoint: The issue of health insurance costs should be 100%). "This is the UMC lifeline," he • Witnessed ordination of 27 men ploy young adult church members. will be with us for year to come. Hardcastle said, adding such neglect "unsettles this cor- and women as deacons Friday morning, with • Recognized and enjoyed presen- and others report, they like all employers na- nerstone." Dr. Ezra Earl Jones, head of UM Board of Dis- tation of Council on Youth Ministry; applauded tionwide, and conference faces soaring in- OTHER PROBLEMS include the crisis cipleship, speaking on "What do you say in new officers. creases in premiums and high deductibles. in rural Indiana/America and the declining those long periods of silence in ministry." (see * Called for study to identify and "We're going to be deeper and deeper in trou- population base in many areas; changes in separate story). analyze all possible options relative to confer- ble unless we realize just how much pastoral episcopal leadership (three bishops in two • Welcomed a major presentation ence's ownership-relation to Wesley Manor. leadership costs," said Hardcastle. years); insecurity and "turf claiming" for on the part of Methodist Hospital of Indiana * Heard plans for United Methodist Acknowledging the "need to look at conference staff members (in light of probable (Indianapolis) telling in slides and narration, Men National Congress this July at Purdue. some different system," the body OK'd a changes); and significant shifts in pastoral the story of a new expansion program now • The $7,097,858 budget (for '86) is motion calling on BPGI to continue to study leadership, with many conference ministers nearing completion. a 6%% increase over 1985, costing about $48.70 direct billing with particular eye toward pro- now over age 50. • Approved change in Lay Life and per member. CF&A notes little leeway in set- viding relief for small churches. ELLINWOOD concluded by calling on Work from a committee to a division; re- ting budget; most already determined by Gen- In other action from the report of BPGI, members to focus on the concept of "neigh- minded churches of need to observe Laity Sun- eral Church mandates. the conference: bor" - a sense of ministry within all believers, day and called for a guidesheet on how to hold • OK'd a ministerial pre-1982 Serv- clergy and laity. In calling on laity to help pas- a Laity Sunday Service. ice Annuity Rate of $215. tors to become better leaders, he said that a • OK'd Board of Global Ministries IN OTHER BUSINESS, several hours of • Approved routine and generally "new era" is coming in the appointive process request (through Local Church Division) that discussion came during the report of the Board technical matters relative to pension funding, as society continues to chance. "May it never each church promote $1.50 per member asking of Pensions, Group Insurance and Moving Ex- rental/housing allowances, moving expenses, be said we don't know the territory," he con- for Church Extension; discontinued confer- pense. The group's report was a multi-faceted etc. cluded. ence-wide Church Builders Fellowship. one; however, the issue which divided the con- • If necessary, the board is empow- IN A RELATED MATTER Area Pas- • Called for report (in '86) for an ference concerned a proposal from the Board ered to raise the "deductible" per covered par- toral Counseling Director Foster Williams evaluation in attendance trends in local church calling for direct billing of ministerial health ticipant from the current $100 to $250 during noted stresses which he sees hurting the effec- Sunday School, with an 'aggressive plan* to insurance premiums. A legislative group 1986. tiveness of clergy families where, in most bring about improvement in leadership and at- which considered the proposal Wednesday IN ADDITIONAL MATTERS pertaining cases, a working spouse is involved in pastoral tendance. night recommended in favor 36-204. to finance, the conference approved a Minis- moves. The church must deal with this realisti- • Called for a full report of Oak- Debate, along with a number of at- terial Pension Fund proposal which would per- cally he said. Williams outlined tour sugges- wood funds from time of separation of Oak- tempted amendments and point of order/infor- mit the Office of Planned Giving, headed by tions for reducing clergy stress (good for wood from Camps and Conferences to May 29, mation, continued at length. Those opposing Leon Hartman, to establish a Ministerial Me- layfolks too): 1. Take care of yourselves, 1985. measure focused concern largely on increased morial Program. In the report (immediately • Commended leadership of former costs to small membership churches. following) of the North Indiana Foundation, ( «pa«e8) tmsi PAGE 22 • HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 1985; considerable floor discussion was a Pensions drug and alcohol abuse among youth. recommendation that a position/person be se- •Heard a presentation by DePauw Uni- •Annual sessions cured who would maintain all ministerial per- versity President Richard Rosser on concerns sonnel records now maintained by the Board of and goals of UM-related colleges in Indiana ex- (Continued from page 21) Ordained Ministry, Pensions and the Insur- pressing thanks to conference members for strive for balance in all things; 2. Have realis- ance Committee. their support. Also introduced: Indiana Uni- tic expectations for yourself; 3. Love yourself; Don Griffith, chairman of the Board of versity President Gene Sease and University 4. Face feelings responsibly. Ordained Ministry, moved deletion of the pro- of Evansville President Wallace Graves. Following his report, a motion offered by posal, saying he "didn't want such responsibil- •Heard remarks of Elias Blake of Clark Victor Goldschmidt was OK'd which calls on ity (of confidential records) in the hands of a College in Georgia noting work of Black Col- the Board of Ordained Ministry to study and clerk." It was further suggested that if Pen- lege Fund. report on possible inequities relative to how we sions wanted such a post, it should pursue it on •Applauded and affirmed report of treat clergy couples. its own. Emerson, speaking for the measure, Commission on Religion and Race. noted records now are "scattered" and such a •Heard report of Derek Kotze, former post would provide valuable coordination. South Indiana Third World Missioner, who In other action, conference members: Evident to many conference members thanked South UMs for support while studying •Approved two new diaconal ministers. was an apparent lack of communication be- for his doctorate in Bloomington and shared •Received a $20,615 check for pensions tween the two boards. Said David Marshall, additional information about his native South as the North's share of UM Publishing House "the boards should clean up their act." Africa and the crisis there. profits. The Griffith proposal prevailed as con- •Approved Basil Lorch as chancellor ference members voted not to authorize such a for another year and recognized his 25 years of •Welcomed (with the reading of Wes- Area Pastoral Counselor Foster Williams ley's traditional questions) incoming elders. position. service. •Heard report of Area Executive Assist- •Enjoyed organ concert by Robert ant J. Kenneth Forbes particularly noting Schilling. work with missions and the Indiana Founda- •Applauded "Peace Ribbons" received tion. from Japan and heard report that a peace rib- THE OPENING SERVICE honored 24 •% bon would be wrapped around the Pentagon persons who died during the past year includ- fr. August 4 on the 40th anniversary of the first ing ministers, ministerial spouses and minis- dropping of the A Bomb. terial widows. <#§■ •Enjoyed dinners in the Memorial Retired Bishop Edwin R. Garrison of Union sponsored by several educational insti- Franklin, elected to the episcopacy in 1960 tutions. from North Indiana, spoke at the service. His •Accepted the report on Conference address marked the 60th anniversary of his or- Missions and Church Extension as presented dination as a deacon in the former Methodist by Nadene Woolf. She noted four sections: 1) North Indiana Conference. Screening and strategy for fund requests; 2) The venerable clergyman described Urban/Suburban section overseeing pilot faith as "a conviction of reality of things we do projects such as urban strategy for the Evans- not see" and noted his own spiritual life was ville District and EMLC scholarships; 3) Town enhanced over the years by many early men- and Country concerns (under 50,000 popula- tors, now dead. tion) and 4) investments. Remembering a fellow minister whose •Recognized long-time conference of- infant daughter had cancer in both eyes, he fice employee Agnes Jolly. •Applauded a resolution recognizing stated that "Courage of commonplace is Bishop Ed Garrison and wife, Marion greater than courage of the battlefield...I sug- service of Dr. Esther Edwards in Nashville gest we update the list of people who live by who has coordinated student loan work for their faith. Think of persons who transmitted The point in the minds of many, is Debate on pensions, planning and re- many years. their faith to you," he told worshippers. "Since whether (at some point in the future) a capital search (and related matters) occupied most of the Thursday afternoon hours. A SIGNIFICANT REPORT Thursday we are surrounded by such a great cloud of funding campaign ought to be undertaken to morning was that of the Council on Ministries. witnesses, let us run with perseverance that ease the pension burden and keep the confer- In spite of differences, there was unani- mous agreement regarding the spirit of love Of particular note was the Council's new struc- race which is set before us — to the throne of ence on the growing edge in other respects. ture which recently went into effect. Special God." Garrison was bishop of the Dakotas THE PENSION REPORT was followed which prevailed throughout the debate. And it was noted information gathered by Planning attention was called to a $20,000 budget item Area from 1960 to 1968. immediately by the report of Planning and Re- which will go toward furthering open itineracy and Research would be valuable in future search. That group recommended the confer- and cross-racial appointments. SOUTH CONFERENCE ence NOT enter a capital funds campaign at years. Reporting for World-National Missions mistime. Winding up four intense (and damp) NEWHOUSE affirmed that South Indi- (and UMCOR), Leslie McKown said he could days at Indiana University in Bloomington, Also, a recommendation coming from sum up his division in four words: "Into all the the group calling for retaining a non-United ana "has a lot going" as a conference, noting members of the South Indiana Conference the untapped resources of the laity. world." Mission work of this division includes voted: Methodist, non-Indiana pension fund consul- sponsoring people in visiting various mission tant to explore the value of raising a substan- 'Social resolutions on South Africa, Nic- IN OTHER ACTION, THE CONFER- areas and other mission tours. aragua and the law in Indiana relative to the tial amount of money soon for unfunded liability purposes, was defeated. ENCE: worth of children (see related story). •Recognized the Council on Youth Min- CHUCK ARMSTRONG reported on a re- •To continue to support pensions with A long-time proponent of capital funding cent mission tour to India he attended, and it is Area Executive Assistant J. Kenneth Forbes istry for an award received earlier this year regular church-apportioned funds and not, at from the UM Association of Health and Wel- was announced that a refugee task force will least during the coming year, to engage in a who articulated a concern regarding the im- be developed to consider the needs of refugees pact on apportionments which might come fare. capital funds campaign. •Recognized the Middleboro/Whitewa- in the United States. about as the amount of unfunded liability con- Thirty seven churches that led the Con- •To form a South Indiana Foundation ter charge UMYF as Youth Group of the Year. for receiving gifts for ministerial pensions and tinues to escalate. "We need to do something ference in special giving for benevolence and not just sit," he said. Emerson stated his •Heard a talk by Laura Willinbrock, a other causes. recent high school graduate, who spoke on causes were recognized. Contributions showed *A 1966 budget for all benevolence and belief that capital funding "is not the way to go a 36 percent increase over 1983 with a total of administrative causes of more than $7 million. at this time" and that the "unfunded liability approximately $570,000 given. •Not to realign any district boundries in really doesn't mean that much." IN THE REPORT of the Division on Ed- South Indiana, at least through 1966. FORBES asserted special funding pro- ucation, Ron Mercer introduced a representa- •An 11-point strategy statement for de- grams do not historically hurt regular giving, tive from each district who stood on stage velopment of ethnic minority congregations. adding "we should never lose sight of that vi- holding his or her name and address in front. IN CEREMONIAL ACTIONS, the con- sion." Each will serve as a contact person in the dis- ference ordained 35 men and women to the Ultimately the issue came to a decision trict for persons wishing information on Chris- United Methodist ministry (18 elders and 17 between two competing proposals — one ad- tian Education. deacons) and recognized 16 retiring ministers vanced by Forbes calling for a 15 member It was announced there will be a confer- (see related story) with a combined total of Blue Ribbon Committee to look into capital ence-wide recognition of church school teach- nearly 500 years of service. funding and another from the Board of Pen- ers at next year's conference. IN WHAT MIGHT BE the hottest issue to sions (Emerson) recommending that unfunded DURING THE REPORT for the Division emerge from the 1965 conference session, past-service liability be addressed on an an- on Evangelism, The Rev. Wayne Patton, au- members debated at length Thursday after- nual basis through regular apportionments thor of the book, "The Winning Congregation," noon complex matters relating to unfunded lia- and other resources available, with special de- was elected conference approved evangelist. bility on ministerial pensions, capital funding, pendence on the newly-formed foundation for Evangelistic services for all churches will be related financial matters, and the new Confer- sizeable gifts. on the basis of free-will offerings for each serv- ence Development Office. The proposal from the Board of Pensions ice, plus travel and accommodations at Annual JOE EMERSON, reporting for the prevailed. Conference rate. Patton will be considered for Board of Pensions, explained some of the com- IN SPECIFIC ACTIONS coming from involvement in summer camp experiences and plexities of pensions to conference members. Pensions, it was voted to set the 1986 past serv- district and/or conference events. The pension plan in effect since January 1982 is ice annuity rate at $210 per conference year Chairman Mick Keller said there are 21 a defined-contribution plan. However, the old and to hold the rate for the Ministerial Pension members on the evangelistic committee, most (pre 1962) defined-benefit plan still will con- Plan (that's the new one) at 12 percent of the of whom are "a little bit crazy." tinue to impact the church for many years to denominational average compensation. "WE'RE CRAZY ENOUGH to believe David Newhouse, reporting for Planning come. ' the needs of the people are more important At issue is the "unfunded liability" in the and Research, told of the extensive research than the needs of the church itself. We're crazy old plan which in essence is the money - be- and preparation which had gone into the enough to believe we're Christians first and yond what is now in the till - that would have group's work including a detailed feasibility United Methodists second," he said. to be paid in the event every minister who has study. He also called attention to a major He said they have prepared nine strate- service years under the plan were to retire North Central Jurisdiction featuring events set gies for "smart evangelists." They include today. It stands currently at approximately (13 to begin Feb. 28,1966. Several editorial (word- starting an evangelism newsletter; strength- million. This will continue to increase until ing) changes were noted for the conference ening and developing ethnic minorities with abort 1992, when it will peak and then begin to missional statement. A RELATED ISSUE which generated decline. (Continued on page 23) ami ;HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST • June, 198S • PAGE 23 ONE DIACONAL MINISTER said she clearly thought of herself as a lay member by Annual sessions choice. "If I had wanted to be ordained, I would have done that." Still, she thought the (Continued from page 22 message church leaders were sending was a "vision visits" and the distribution of "D.S. negative one. "This whole discussion is aw- Evangelism Cards" which stand for "Do fully sad. We have said very clearly, 'Don't be Something for Evangelism." a lay professional, you're not valued." "Saying He announced a conference-wide convo- she feels more value is given to the ordained, cation at Indiana Central University will be she added, "It would be wonderful if the con- March 14-15,1986. ference would value our services as lay profes- Budget totaled $26,000. sionals." IN THE REPORT of the Division of Lay ADDITIONAL BUSINESS SAW THE Life and Work, Chairperson Mora Morgan CONFERENCE: gave a brief report on the 1985 Lay/Clergy Re- •Viewed and applauded a slide presen- treat saying there was "dynamic leadership" tation from Methodist Hospital of Indiana (In- at the event, held March 8-9 at Evansville. dianapolis) noting its beginnings by the More than 340 participated. denomination and its current multi-million dol- Bob Bowman, conference lay leader, lar expansion program. MH is now No. 1 in the said the North and South Conferences are U.S. in residential medical education. (A floor working together on a joint mission project in resolution to withhold funds to MH because 12 Africa "to attack the root causes of hunger and abortions were performed there last year was famine in those areas." More details will be souldly defeated.) announced later. •Noted awards to UM Children's Home Cliff Blngham spoke on the work of at Lebanon and to South Youth. United Methodist Men. • Was introduced to (and welcomed) Division budget totaled $11,000. representatives of various Health and Welfare IN REPORTING for the Division on Out- institutions related to the South Conference. door Ministries, Bob Allred introduced Execu- •Heard and approved report of Area tive Director Chuck Jerden and directors of Saying things "can never be as they strengthening UM ministry/mission; and if Communications noting expansion in size and some of the conference's five campsites as were," Armstrong reminded conferees that changes were/are needed, to propose specific scope of HUM and success of radio program well as Program Coordinators of the Night- rural areas have fewer people and far fewer boundries and other changes for more effec- "Religion in the News," now airing in 20 mar- crawler Bus Ministry Program. local services, including schools. This has af- tive urban ministry. kets. Director James Steele noted appreciation He told of new facilities at the camps fected churches which are smaller in worship Hamilton noted the group, following ex- for freedom of reporting both good and bad and said there were a total of 104 persons com- and education, with a higher median age and tensive deliberation, felt that more than "sim- news. pleting the camp counselor certification pro- few young people. ply re-drawing district lines" is needed for • Referred to Lay Life and Work a pre- gram. IN ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT develop- effective urban ministry, with an in-depth look viously-tabled motion re: south Indiana Con- A new slide presentation on the camps ment, the conference approved the report of at underlying issues. Several working propos- and programs of the Outdoor Ministries Divi- ference representation for diaconal ministers the Ethnic Minorial Local Church (EMLC) als were listed which incorporate training, re- (pending outcome of national balloting). sion, to be made available to churches through Committee which outlined an U-point strategy cruitment, increased personnel, new • Applauded enthusiastically the South the audio-visual library was shown. statement for implementing EMLC concerns leadership styles, pilot church projects, etc. United Methodist Women's report presented Division budget approved for 1985-86 to- in the conference for 1985-88. (EMLC is the de- THE CONFERENCE voted to affirm the tals $263,795. by President Lois Turner which included a nomination's four-year Missional Priority as committee's new and expanded understanding three-quilt tapestry with a 12-inch square from The camp report continued into the af- voted by the 1984 General Conference.) of its assignment and OK'd continuation of the each South UMW unit. A "strip tease" (of ternoon hours after several conference mem- Key elements of the strategy include group for the coming year with the expectation bers raised questions concerning the newly sorts) was performed by several members de- evangelization, training, development of it bring a final report to the 1966 conference. signed to sweep away old stereotypes such as announced camp fee schedule. A motion to EMLC liturgical resources, outreach/empow- The approval includes the recommendation WSCS - We Serve Church Suppers. Noting eliminate fees for use of camps was debated at erment, placing ethnics in positions of lay lead- that there not be changes in district lines in length, but ultimately failed. (Some expressed that UMW is self-supporting, it was empha- ership, promotion of structural change, 1986. sized the group's purpose is to serve the concern about the $100 deposit.) Those speak- improvement of EMLC facilities, alleviation of IN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS, CONFER- ing on behalf of the division emphasized that church in mission. sexism as well as racism, assessment of ENCE MEMBERS: •Received the report of the Area Resi- fees still don't cover costs and that it is essen- EMLC youth needs, strengthening of EMLC • Approved several "fine tuning" tial that campsite users pay a part of the cost. dency Committee which notes that Bishop Ho- ecumenical participation, and to encourage changes in wording relative to ministerial va- dapp now is settled into the recently purchased Coming the opening day was the first of EMLC churches to engage in justice concerns. cation policy as part of Ministerial Support several major worship events, a Memorial Area Residence (mandated by the 1984 Gen- In an impassioned plea during the Advisory Committee Report. eral Conference), with another piece of prop- Service honoring 21 ministers and ministerial EMLC report, Phil Amerson called on the con- •In a motion coming as part of the pre- spouses who died during the past year. erty still unsold; a full report/accounting to ference to get serious in implementing the liminary report of the Council on Finance and come in 1986. Speaking at the service: Dr. E. Carver EMLC priority. An amendment he proposed, Administration (CF&A), it was voted (follow- McGriff, senior pastor of Indianapolis St. which ultimately was OK'd, directed all re- ing some discussion) to limit — except in the IN FINAL BUSINESS, the conference: Luke's Church. He called on Christians to take ports for the remainder of the conference to case of emergencies such as natural disasters •Heard Spiritual Formation report not- some risks in life, quoting actor Robert Blake specifically note how the reporting group has — special askings to no more than one a ing development of three-year covenant pro- who said, "God don't give you no points for incorporated and/or supported the priority. month. gram for lay and clergy. Committee is doing something you're not afraid to do." He ANOTHER MAJOR ACTION by the con- •Accepted the report of the division of developing guidelines for "growth groups" in termed that "good theology." In his sermon ference included approval of a 13-point report Diaconal Ministry which included one person local churches. entitled, "Tomorrow is a Lovely Day," Mc- from a task force appointed last year to study being consecrated and another transfering in. •Noted report of Commission on Status Griff admitted to having trouble defining the development needs. • Applauded check presentation from and Role of Women (COSROW) announcing word "hope" but said he likes to think of it as In essence, the report mandates little ac- United Methodist Publishing house of $20,729, availability of scholarship funds for South "another word for life of a certain kind, filled tual change in the duties of the Conference De- the conference's share of UMPH profits for women seminarians (first two scholarships of with joy." Noting the church sometimes lacks velopment Officer, now Dr. Lloyd Wright. pensions). $500 each to be awarded this January). excitement or laughter, he urged worshippers However, the scope of the office is expanded to •Heard and approved routine report of • Enjoyed youth presentation "CCYM to make the church "a place where we can go include more than simply pensions. Accord- the Conference Corporation with a resolution Fued" with host "Heroy Lodapp" which out- together with love ... and sing and talk and ingly, the corporate structure of the Ministers also OK'd regarding conference property lined recent youth activities. laugh." Pension Endowment Fund (MPEF) will be rights when a congregation leaves or votes to THE CONFERENCE ALSO endured PRESENTING the Cabinet Report was amended to establish a foundation of the South leave a church building. more than 45 minutes of debate concerning the the Rev. Charles Armstrong, cabinet chairper- Indiana Conference. THE CONFERENCE VOTED on the alcohol consumption policy at UM-related De- son and New Castle District superintendent. While there was some discussion and in- three proposed constitutional amendments; Pauw University. The issue first surfaced last For his fellow superintendents, Armstrong formational questions raised, conference numbers one and two are purely technical/ year when Donald Franke, a layperson from noted, "We rejoice in the assignment of Leroy members received the report generally favor- legal in nature and passed easily. The third, the Terre Haute District's Reelsville church, Hodapp as episcopal leader of the Indiana ably. Jack Van Stone and others in support of which would seat diaconal ministers as confer- moved that the conference consider removing Area," praising the depth of his spiritual lead- the change, noted that a foundation has ence lay members with vote, failed with 312 financial support from DePauw because of the ership and stating that his leadership style is broader appeal for donors. Earlier, the board yes votes, 471 no and 21 abstentions (see re- school's policy on alcohol consumption which "well received and much appreciated." of the MPEF, Inc., had added its approval. lated story). was "liberalized" last year. Success has been experienced in other confer- There were a half dozen or so arguments This year, Franke and his church were ences which have gone this route. Said one on both sides on the issue of accepting diaconal still not satisfied with the DePauw situation, member, "This is a cause which needs to be ministers as full members of the conference. and moved the conference delete from the addressed ... it will benefit the total church In support of the amendment, one member budget funds earmarked for DePauw. (Monies mission." said "Our church conference as a whole has to the state's other United Methodist universi- CONCURRENT APPROVAL to the task been enriched by diaconal ministers ... I feel ties, Indiana Central and the University of Ev- force recommendation was given when the they will be strong lay members of this confer- ansville, would not be cut.) group adjourned as a conference and recon- ence." Another added, "They represent in- Although the Reelsville motion drew vened as the MPEF, Inc. Also approved were formed, involved lay voices ... they will vote much applause during floor discussion, the routine changes in the Articles of Incorpora- their conscience." motion was soundly defeated. The allotted tion. Wright spoke of the need for church mem- Those opposing the amendment feared funds will go to DePauw and the other univer- bers to remember the church in their wills. that if more diaconal ministers were conse- sities this year. The Higher Education report Outgoing MPEF President Robert Hill, who crated they would fill up all of the remaining was then adopted. was unable to be present, was recognized for lay delegate positions. "There's only one thing Afterward, Jon Walters made a motion service. Harold Criswell is the new president. against the idea," said one member in opposi- that conference send a message to DePauw ALSO SEEN as significant was the re- tion to the amendment. "It gives an additional urging the school to adhere to provisions of the port of the task force for district realignment vote to the professional in the church ... Discipline concerning alcohol consumption, (appointed last year). Chairperson Richard whether you call them diaconal ministers or and report back in '86. (The motion was later Hamilton spoke of the reasons for formation of lay professionals." Another defined the differ- amended to include Indiana Central and the the task force which was charged with examin- ence between laity and diaconal ministers this University of Evansville.) It passed. Walters ing Indianapolis area district alignments; to way: "Lay ministers carry their ministry to commented that alcohol abuse on college cam- see if changes were needed (in the current their work: for diaconal ministers, ministry is puses is "a very serious matter" which needs three district "pie" arrangement) for their work." to be addressed. 11 torn Increased responsiveness NCCC OK's structural changes, will give evangelism more visibility

CHICAGO (UMNS) - Steps toward in- olis said the Council of Bishops had been creasing the National Council of Churches of unanimous in its support of putting "evangel- Christ's responsiveness to its member bodies ism" first in the title. Some board members were taken by the ecumenical agency's Gov- here argued that evangelism grows out of wor- erning Board May 15-17 here. ship and not the other way around. The board also acted to give evangelism ALSO CONFIRMED here was the first more visibility, and gave preliminary ap- draft of a six-point ecumenical agenda for the proval to a six-point "ecumenical agenda" to council during the next three years. Dr. Brou- guide NCCC programs during the next three wer said the agenda seeks to "focus energies years. Most of the actions were unanimous. on the present pressing particularities of the THE STRUCTURAL CHANGES, first ecumenical movement in the Uuited States." announced to the United Methodist Council of While it included the statement of pro- Bishops by the NCCC's general secretary in posed program emphases for the NCCC April, are intended to provide greater organi- through 1987, its scope is wider than the coun- zational flexibility and balance, as well as cil. It will be submitted for consideration and make the agency more accountable to the 31 response during the next six months to NCCC Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican church member communions, the National Confer- bodies that compose the membership. ence of Catholic Bishops and approximately 38 The Rev. Arie R. Brouwer, NCCC gen- other U.S. religious bodies which are eligible eral secretary, told the Council of Bishops that for NCCC membership. Some of the 30 United Methodist delegates to the National Council of Churches The ecumenical agenda includes "theo- the changes are being made in direct response Governing Board are pictured during the board's May 15-17 session in Chicago. to concerns they, and others, have raised dur- 1UMNS PHOTO) logical affirmations" and guidelines for action ing the past several years about the organiza- in six areas: Christian unity, peace with jus- tion and function of the ecumenical agency. of Bishops in particular, that the Governing pleased" at the actions here. "United Method- tice, ecumenical learning, stewardship of na- Most visible change is the creation of Board govern." ists pushed for accountability to the Governing ture, ecumenical spirituality and cultural Division of Church World Service, effective Dr. Peck, who served on the committee Board and we are moving in that direction," renewal. Sept. 1. The NCCC's relief, development and which drafted the proposals accepted here, he stated. RESPONSE to the agenda is to be col- refugee assistance arm receives and spends also said she believes that fears of some in the General approval of the changes was lected by Oct. 1 with a final version to be almost three-fourths of the ecumenical denomination that the seperation of CWS voiced by the bishops at their spring meeting brought to the November Governing Board agency's total budget. form the Division of Overseas Ministries in Seattle. meeting in Ft. Worth, Texas. CWS has been a part of the Division of threatens the unity of mission and service are Creation of a program unit for evangel- In his opening address here, Dr. Brou- Overseas Ministries (DOM). The DOM will re- unwarranted. She said such a split will be pre- ism and worship is expected to strike a posi- wer said the proposals were introduced "for main a division, but may eventually have a vented by the "intricate and delicate pattern of tive note among United Methodists. Calls for the healing of the council, the churches and the new name. J. Richard Butler, CWS interim di- relationships" built into the structure. emphasis on evangelism in the NCCC have nation." rector, was introduced May 17 as the associate The Rev. Robert W. Huston, United come from several quarters in the denomina- Dr. Brouwer's first report as NCCC gen- 11 general secretary for the newly created divi- Methodism's chief ecumenical officer, said the tion. erl secretary said changes must be made if a i sion. "structural changes, specific and implied, ful- DR. BROUWER, in his late April ad- "continuing, if intermittent, decline" of the THE OTHER MAJOR CHANGES, to be fill the crucial concerns that have been ex- dress to the bishops, said the evangelism and past 15 years is to be hatted and wounds phased in during the next three years, involve pressed earlier" through official worship commission "should not be seen as healed. an experimental grouping of all program units denominational channels. moving away from the concerns for social jus- In a resolution adopted at its May 15-17 in a series of five "clusters," and approval for "I AM ENCOURAGED," he continued, tice, but as a sign of the deeply rooted spiritu- meeting, the 270-member Governing Board program arms for evangelism and worship "by the clearer administrative lines to the gen- ality (in the NCCC) which makes it possible reiterated its backing for the movement to pro- and international affairs. An office of financial eral secretary, by the policy power that poten- today to engage in solidarity with people who vide sanctuary for Central American nationals development also was approved. tially now lies in the Governing Board and the are struggling for justice and peace in the fleeing to the United States. The board also Each of the 270 Governing Board mem- clusters, and by the holistic possibilities for all world." voiced support for the more than 60,000 per- bers will be assigned to one of the five clusters, units of the council." As introduced here, the commission bore sons who have signed "A Pledge of Resist- designed to strengthen the board's overview of The Rev. Walter Kalaf, a board member the title of "Commission on Worship and Evan- ance" to any escalation of U.S. intervention in council programs by bringing board members from Tallahassee, Fla., said he was "very gelism." Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp of Indianap- Central America. and program members and program unit offi- The NCCC board's action called on its 31 cers and staffs together on a regular basis for Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican member consultation and review. communions to provide pastoral care of indi- The Rev. Rena Yocom of Prairie Vil- viduals who engage in civil disobedience and lage, Kan., one of the 30 United Methodists on their families. the Governing Board, was named to head the The ecumenical agency's directors also cluster on unity and relationships. received a statement from Church World Serv- JANE CARY PECK, Williamstown, ice affirming that unit's intention to maintain Mass., another United Methodist member of relations with Nicaraguan churches and to the Governing Board, said she believes the continue providing humanitarian and develop- clusters will meet "a primary concern of ment assistance through them. United Methodists in general, and the Council EDITOR'S NOTE; This being the time of year for most ministerial appointment 1. THOU SHALT NOT compare the new changes, we felt June would be an pastor and the old pastor, for verily, they are appropriate time for the following two pieces. two different people. The first, entitled, "HOW TO TREAT A NEW 2. THOU SHALT NOT say to the new PASTOR." is reprinted from the newsletter of pastor: 'But our last minister did it this way.' the South Arlington UMC, Akron, Ohio. The 8. THOU SHALT NOT call back the second, "TEN COMMANDMENTS FROM outgoing pastor for funerals and weddings; HANFIELD UNITED METHODIST 1-8 THE OUTGOING PASTOR," is from the yea, those are the responsibilities of ministry CHURCH (Marion District) is celebrating the «*>2 < 3 * for the new pastor. O newsletter of Trinity UMC, Alburquerque, 100th anniversary of its founding in 1885. It was ■4 NM. 4. THOU SHALT NOT send to the former that year residents of the community, meeting 90 JHS pastor, nor in any way communicate with him, in a school, called on evangelists Charles and OB matter of gossip or problems. CO Alice Love to organize a church with assist- z ; 5. THOU SHALT NOT withhold thine ance from Dr. Hugh Stackhouse, president, In- l.I)on<)t idolize him. Give him a wide exceeding great capacity of love for the pastor diana Conference, Methodist Protestant napolis, IN 4i METHODI range of tolerance from your ideal. and his family. Thou shalt love them, as thou Church. A 1916 tornado badly damaged the ■ hast loved us, and even more abundantly. !! O =5 1 t Do not expect to be thrilled by every original building, erected in 1887; however, it sermon. Many people are in the pews, and 6. THOU SHALT NOT prejudge persons was used until 1925 when a second church >- every sermon will not be for you. and things for the new pastor. He will have the building was dedicated. This was outgrown by »- ability to judge for himself in wisdom and in 1 3. Do not expect him to go about 1967 when a drive began for construction of a if applying salve to everyone who holds a truth. new building, dedicated in 1989. Memorabilia UJ f their grudgery. new pastor's salary annually, and increase it, homecoming celebration set for Oct. 13. The III N M -1 4. Do not compare him to your favorite as a symbol of love and appreciation. church's present pastor is the Rev. Timothy - « X t- preacher. Make HIM your favorite. 8. THOU SHALT NOT speak too often of «0 » ir> 1/1 3 Helm. UJ 2 5. Do trot embarrass him by expecting thy former pastor, and when thou dost, may it > at o him to know your name. Tell him who you are, be kindly. several times if necessary. It should be no 9. THOU SHALT NOT forget the new X < UJ i! O- UJ secret pastoral family at Christmas and on their r-» o