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September 1979 (Vol. 51, No. 10)

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OARBC Annual Conference - ByesvilleThe 52nd Annual Conference of our

Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches will be h^ld October 15, 16 and 17 in the Calvary Baptist Church, Byesville, Ohio. Host Pastor is Rev. Kenneth L. Pugh. Both he and his people are going “all out" in making preparation for this conference.

Fdsewhere in this issue is a letter of invitation from Pastor Pugh. Also, you will find a copy of the conference pro­gram, and information concerning lodg­ing, and convenient eating places.

J. Don Jennings

Raymond Buck Arthur Cunningham

The emphasis for the conference is on missions. Guest speakers include Dr. J. Don Jennings, Dr. Raymond Buck, and Dr. Arthur Cunningham. These men are repectively representatives of the Association of Baptists for World Evange­lism, Baptist Mid-Missions, and Hiawatha Baptist Missions. We want it known, however, that all of our GARBC approv­ed mission agencies will be presented. There will be opportunity for all mission­aries (home and foreign) serving under our approved boards, present at the conference, to give a personal testimony.

The Collegians

Rev. Robert Barrett, pastor of the Faith Baptist Church, Amherst, Ohio and present Chairman of our OARBC Council of Twelve, will be serving as Conference Chairman.

Rev. Lynn Rogers, pastor of the North- field Baptist Church, Northfield, Ohio will serve as Conference song leader. Special music will be presented by “The Collegians” from the Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa, These young men are skilled musicians. They are spending the college school year - ’79 - ’80 travelling about the country serving the Lord and their school. Their ministry has proven a joy and a blessing to many. Members of the quintet are: Greg Allen, Larry Bissett, Rollin Howard, Jonathan Rust, and Gilbert Thomas. Their accompanist is Ron Mundy.

Mrs. Ernest Pickering will be guest speaker at the ladies’ Tuesday afternoon meeting. Mrs. A. Donald Moffat will be presenting special music at this ser­vice.

We urge our O. I. B. readers to attend this conference! It will prove to be one of blessing. Whenever we hold one of our conferences in the southern part of the state, there seems to be a tendency on the part of some to use the excuse - it is too far to travel. The same indivi­duals, however, if the conference were held in their church, would expect all, even those in distant places, to come - regardless!

Pastor Ken Pugh, we know, is a strong supporter of our OARBC fellowship. He has faithfully attended our con­ferences regardless of where they were held. He was at both Amherst and North- field. Let us reciprocate by showing as much interest as has he. YOUR being present at Byesville will not only prove a blessing to your heart, but it will greatly encourage the people in the Byesville church and area.

ALL OF OHIO is beautiful! I (your editor) have travelled it from one end to the other. No one spot is any mote beautiful than the Byesville area with its rolling hills covered with trees and especially in the FALL of the year (October 15, 16 and 17) what with their changing colors! This is a trip you will greatly enjoy. It will be almost like going on a vacation. Let me suggest that you bring your camera and your Bible with you. You will have need of both!!

New President At DenvDenver Baptist Bible College and Den­

ver Baptist Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. William R. Fusco has accepted the presidency of the college and seminary.

The new president comes to his posi­tion from California where he has been Western Deputation Secretary for Baptist Mid-Missions for the past seven (7) years.

Dr. Fusco was born in Altoona, Penn­sylvania and graduated from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. While a stu­dent there, he was an announcer on the Institute’s radio station, WMBI, and sang in the radio chorale.

He" served for five years in the field of Christian music and radio in the cities of Detroit and Minneapolis. He became pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in Sandusky, Ohio in 1950 and ministered there for four (4) years.

In 1954, Mr. Fusco volunteered for missionary work in the countiy of Italy. He and his family went thereunder the auspices of Baptist Mid-Missions, an international Baptist mission agency headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. He conducted his missionary activity in the cities of Salerna and Verona. In 1972 he returned to the United States to represent

Dr. William R. Fusco

the mission as their Western Deputation Secretary. In 1977 he received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Northwest Baptist Seminary, Tacoma, Washington and in 1978 became their visiting pro­fessor in the field of homeletics.

Dr. and Mrs. Fusco are presently living in El Cajon, California. They will move to Broomfield in November. Dr. Fusco will assume his duties at the college October 1 and an installation service will be held on October 11.

Columbus Church Honors Pastor

On July 1, 1979 the Clintonville Baptist Church honored its pastor, George W. Hat- tenfield, on his completion of twenty-five years in the gospel ministry. A surprise recep­tion was held after the evening service, at which time Pastor Hattenfield was presented with letters of congratulations and a stereo from the members and friends of Clintonville Baptist Church.

Lodging During The Byesville Conference

In our September issue we ran word pertaining to housing for those who plan on attending the OARBC 52nd Annual Conference in Byesville, October 15, 16, and 17. We stated then and repeat here that there will be FREE LODGING. Interested parties should write or phone the Host Pastor - Rev. Kenneth Pugh. His mailing address is 313 South Seventh Street, Byesville, Ohio 43723. Phone: (614) 685-2193. FREE LODGING is limited. Everything is set up on a first come - first served basis.

We repeat again a listing of the motels in the Byesville area. All of these are quite close to Byesville. It would be wise to make these reservations early, too.

Motels I Person 2 PeopleBaker's Best Dollar Value

East Pike Norwich Best Western

US Rt. 40 W. Camb. $15 $19Camb. Travelodge

Rt. 209 Camb. $20 $25Candelite Motel

Rt. 40 W. Camb.El Rancho Motel

US Rt. 40 W. Camb. $15 $17Frisbee Downtown Motel

323 Dewey Ave. Camb. $12.54 $16.72Holmes Motel

33 E. Main New ConcordDeer Creek Motel

Rt. 209 Camb. $15 $19.50New Concord Motel

33 E. Main New Con. Cambridge Motel

Rt. 209 Camb. $24 $30Salt Fork Lodge $35 ($3.00 each

US Rt. 22 N. Camb. add.)Shenadoah Inn Motel

170 at Rt. 285 Old Wash. Western Motel

1945 Southgate Pkw. Camb. $17 $22

2 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST OCTOBER, 1979 PRISON OF DISCIPLINE FOR SERVICE!The Ohio

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COUNCIL OF T W ELV E

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Amherst, Ohio 44001

Vice-Chairman Bruce H. Snyder 4207 West Laskey Rd.

Toledo, Ohio 43623

Secretary W. Paul Jackson Box 12

Cedarville, Ohio 45314

Treasurer Willis R. Hull. 276 Washington Ave.

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Education Chairman L. Max Deffenbaugh 123 W. Liberty

Medina, Ohio 44256

Missions Chairman Donald B. Winters 3155 Barbee Ave.

Grove City, Ohio 43123

Program Chairman Fred Crown, Jr. 31433 Vine Street

Wiliowick, Ohio 44094Youth Work Chairman Max E. Sidders

1148 Gallia St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

Lawrence G. Fetzer 5650 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45429

Harold R. Green Cedarville College P.O. Box 601

Cedarville, Ohio 45314

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Just A Word From Your Editor . . .

For five weeks of this past summer, we were found holding to our commitments of ministering at camps in Iowa and Wyoming. The Lord blessed in all of these meetings for which we praise Him! We are now going “ full blast” into this work of representing our OARBC seeking to be of help to pastors and/or churches who are a part of this fellowship.

Recently, we held a good week of meetings with Brother Merlyn Jones and his people in Mount Vernon, Ohio. This

NoticeSTATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970; SECTION 3685; TITLE 39, UNITED STATES COQE, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION OF THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST published monthly (except combined issues June/July and August/September) at 30 S. Oak St., London, Ohio 43140, for September, 1979.

1. The names and add resses of the pub­lish e r and ed ito r are:

Pub lishe r-T he O hio A sso c ia t io n of R eg ­u lar B a p t is t Chu rches, P .O . B o x 160, X e n ia , Ohio 45385.

Ed itor-A . Donald M offat, X e n ia , O h io2. T he owner is ( i f owned by a corpora­

tion , its names and address must be stated and a lso im m ed iate ly thereunder the names and addresses of stockholders owning or hold ing I percent or more of total amount of sto ck . If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the ind iv id ua l own­ers must be g iven . If owned by a partner­sh ip or other unincorporated firm , its name and address, as w e ll as that of each in d iv id ­ual member, must be g iven ).

T he Ohio A sso c ia t io n of R egu lar Bap tis t churches. Box 160, X e n ia , O h io 45385.

3. The known bondholders, mortgagees, and other secu rity ho lders owning or ho ld ­ing I percent or more of total amount of bond, mortgages, or other secu r it ie s are:

None4. Parag raphs 2 and 3 inc lud e , in ca se s

where the stockholder of se cu r ity holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fid u c ia ry re la tion , the name cf the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting ; a lso the s ta te ­ments in the two paragraphs show the a f­f ia n t ’s fu ll knowledge and b e lie f as to the circu m stan ces and co nd itio ns under which stockholders and secu rity holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees hold tock and se c u r it ie s in a cap ac ity other than that of a bona fid e own­er.

5. T h e average number of co p ie s of each issu e of th is pu b lication sold or d istribu ted ; through the m ails or o therw ise , to pa id sub­scrib e rs during the 12 months preced ing the date shown above w as: (th is information i s required by the act of Ju n e I I , I960 to be included in a l l s ta tem en ts regard less of frequency of issu e ).

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Churches Pu b lish e r

is a fine work and it is growing! The possibilities there are limitless. These folk are to be commended for what they are doing. Too, we had a good week with Brother Gary Norris and his people in Chillicothe. The Spirit of the Lord is moving among these people. Lives are being touched. One can sense their deep love for the Lord and His work.

We have sat and counselled with a number of pastors and deacons’ boards. We have ministered in pastorless chur­ches, struggling churches, and discouraged churches. We covet your prayers in our behalf. One needs His wisdom, strength, and discernment!

Sure hope you, dear reader, will be at our OARBC Annual Conference in Byes- ville, Ohio - October 15, 16 and 17. Along with other things, serious discus­sion and consideration will be given con­cerning the finding of a man who will be able to take over this work of State Missionary and/or State Representative - as well as editing THE OHIO INDEPEN­DENT BAPTIST. I (your editor) will have a full mimeographed report to hand out to all who attend the con­ference. You will want to be in on these discussions that are vital to our OARBC fellowship.

If we can be of any help to you, please contact us by letter or phone, our address is simply - Don Moffat, Box 160, Xenia, Ohio - 45385. Phone: (513)376-1196.

A Very Good Book On "Home-Building"Editor’s Note: Some may wonder why we present such a book in the pages of THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST. My answer is - “Why not?” After all, Ohio Regular Baptists build homes. Some of our churches may be having thoughts about building parsonages. This book would be of inestimable value to them. The author, Brother Doug Terrill, is well qualified to write such a book. Those who know concerning home-building are quick to say he has done a good job. Our brother is a deacon in the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Xenia, Ohio. He bears an excellent testimony for Christ.

This book - PLANNING TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME - was conceived by its author, Mr. Douglas T. Terrill, after

The Rev. J. Emerson Russell, artist-preacher, and former art director at Cedarville College, is now available for Bible Conferences. He may be addressed at 4 Tecumseh Drive, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.

“ I am an ambassador in bonds’5̂ . e.-2oj.

" / BESOUGHT THE L0QD THRICE, THAT IT MIGHT depart fro m m e. and heSAID UNTO ME, MY GRACE IS SUFF/- C/EJVT FOR THEE: FOR MY STRENGTH

, /S MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS "(2 CON. 1 2 : 8 ,9 J.

DlV|N£ Restraint

ACCC To Hold 38th Annual Convention

PasJLor Georgi Vins will be a Keynote Speaker for the 38th Annual Convention of the American Council of Christian Churches to be held October 23-25, 1979 in the First Baptist Church of East Syracuse, 132 Eisenhower Avenue, East Syracuse, New York 13057. Host Pastor, Rev. Robert Mattox. The theme of this year’s Convention is “God and Country” . Pastor Vins will be speaking at the Wednesday evening Rally that is open to the public, October 24 at 7:15 p.m., on his experiences in prison camps and the persecution of believers behind the Iron Curtain. He has just been releas­ed in April 1979 after serving five years in a Soviet prison. Mrs. Georgi Vins will be speaking to the ladies’ luncheon on Thursday, October 25 at 12 noon, tickets are available from the Convention center. Phone (315) 656-3427.

Dr. A1 Janney, President of the Ameri­can Association of Christian Schools will present a current report on the Christ­ian School movement and government infringement and what we can do to com­bat government interference, October 25, 7:15 p.m.

several years of building custom homes. He found himself spending much time answering questions important to the customer during the planning stages. He decided it would save him much time if he wrote a book designed to answer most of these questions.

The basic philosophy of building that he advocates is a home should always meet your needs both as to location and space, and at a price a person can afford.

The book is divided into seven sections. Each section is developed to guide the reader through the entire process of planning his new home.

1 - LAND - Where should you build?2 - MONEY - Can you afford to build

a new home?3 -DESIGN - Can you design your

own house?4 - ENERGY - How can you build in

conservation? What heating sys­tem should you use?

Dr. Paul Tassell, newly elected National Representative of the GARB churches, our Keynote Speaker, will be addressing his four messages throughout the Con­vention to “The Duty and Service for Christ to the Nation” .

B. Robert Biscoe, Executive Secretary of the American Council of Christian Churches extends a warm welcome for all to attend and experience a time of rich blessing and fellowship, as the Con­vention deals with today’s Christian Church problems and their solutions.

The American Council of Christian Churches represents twelve denomina­tions operating through the Radio/ Audio Film Commission and the Lay­men’s Commission, reaching the needs of the Church today. The ACCC was or­ganized in 1941 to enable Bible believing Christians to accomplish tasks which can better be done in cooperation than separately. There are twelve constituent bodies and many independent churches and fellowships which make up the membership of the Council with head­quarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Plan now to attend this outstanding Convention of the ACCC, October 23-25, 1979 in East Syracuse, New York.

5 - SPECIFICATIONS - A well defined house leads to a well built house.

6 - DRAWINGS - How completeshould they be?

7 - CONTRACT - A meeting of theminds - your’s and the con­tractor’s.

Is there any merit in the book if you are simply looking for an existing home?We believe this book would be most valuable in helping a person determine what their housing needs are and then they would be able to compare their needs to any existing home. It would certainly help a person to compare houses. 1

To obtain a copy of this book, simply write: Doug Terrill, 1421 Upper Bell- 'brook Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385. The <price of the book is $6.00 which includes Ithe cost of postage and handling. The cDoug Terrill Construction Company rtelephone number is (513)376-1808. f

OCTOBER, 1979 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 3Accepts Call As Associate Pastor

Rev. Laurence E. SmithRev. Laurence E. Smith, formerly of

the G raham Road Baptist Church Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio has accepted a call to serve as the Associate Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Colum­bus, Ohio. He will serve along with the present pastor, Rev. William E. Abernathy.

Brother Smith has served as assis­tant in two large churches. He has been used of the Lord to start three new churches. All told, he has been in the ministry for some 24 years.

Pastor and Mrs. (Marea) Smith have six children. Two of them live at home. They are Cheryl and Laurel and are a tten d in g the M aranatha Christian School.

Pastor Smith began his ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church on Septem­ber 15.

A Very Good Book - Absolutely Free!

This year at our OARBC conference in Byesville, Ohio - October 15, 16 and 17 there will be available to pastors a very valuable book. It is entitled - BEFORE YOU LOSE IT ALL. The author is Mr. David A. Norris, a member of the Campus Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa.

It was your editor’s privilege to meet Brother Norris this past summer while ministering at the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. Our brother has given us some 600 copies of this book. We will have them with us at the OARBC conference. Pas­tors may have as many as they can use - ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE!

According to Dr. Paul Tassell, National Representative of our GARBC, this is a book that “provides clear political and spiritual direction so badly needed at this time in history.” He also writes, “True American patriotism is a spiritual force. True liberty is only possible when dependence upon God is practiced. David Norris understands the virtual meaning of ‘one nation under God.’ He writes, therefore, not as a philosopher or theo­retical historian, but as a Constitution- oriented, God-fearing American citizen with a practical insight into the princi­ples that have made our nation great. This book - BEFORE YOU LOSE IT ALL - will provide clear political and spiritual direction in an area much in need of such clarity.”

Actually, this is two books in one, for at the back of the book, Brother Norris has a whole section entitled - CONGRE­GATIONAL HARMONY. This is a man­ual for Deacons and Church officers. It is very well written and is highly recom­mended by such men as Dr. Paul Tas­sell, Dr. Duane Brown, and Dr. Ben Strohbehn. Our OARBC pastors would do well to pick up eight or ten copies. Give them out to your people. Every deacon should become familiar with this manual. Remember - they are FREE for the taking!

Annual Christian Education Conference

In a recent letter from Brother Jim Neely, Assistant Pastor of the Washington Heights Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio, he informed us that they would be hold­ing their Annual Christian Education Conference this year on Saturday, No­vember 11. The conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run throughout the day closing at 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at the church in their Fellowship Hall.

Dr. Elmer Towns, of Lynchburg, Vir­ginia, one of America’s foremost Christ­ian educators, will be the guest speaker. Along with Dr. Towns, there will be many other qualified leaders. We hope to have a program for the conference in the November issue of the O.I.B. The theme of the conference this year is “Preparing to Grow” .

The participation of your total Sun­day School, Children’s Church, Youth Sponsor, and Club Worker staff at a con­ference of this type can revitalize the entire church, make your staff more alert to the many new methods available, help you to train your staff and most of all, totally commit them to the cause of Christ!

Watch for further word in the Novem­ber issue of the Ohio Independent Bap­tist.

Blessings Enjoyed At North Jackson Church

Bailey Road Baptist Church

The Bailey Road Baptist Church, for­merly the Independent Baptist Church, Jackson, Ohio has been experiencing the blessing of the Lord on their work. Rev. Donald Leitch is the present pastor.

In late May they held a special service at which time they dedicated their lovely new building “unto the Lord”. Special speaker for this occasion was Dr. David Moore, pastor of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio. On the same

Mr. Norris has informed us that the part of the book entitled - CONGREGA­TIONAL HARMONY - can be purchased separately in pamphlet form. These sell in sets o f nine each for $5.00. They can be had by writing: Denver Baptist Bible College Book Store, 1200 Miramonte Street, Broomfield, Colorado - 80020. Churches have ordered as many as 50 copies. It has been unbelievably ef­fective and all officers should have it.

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Former Ohio Pastor Returns

J. Edgar Beckley, Jr.

It is good having Rev. J. Edgar Beck- ley, Jr. back in Ohio once again! For a period of thirteen years, he pastored the First Baptist Church of McDonald, Ohio. He has just recently accepted a call to pastor the Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in East Liverpool, Ohio. WEL­COME BACK, Brother Beckley!

Our brother has served the Lord in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and West Virginia. He has seen, to the glory of the Lord, a fruitful ministry through the years. His call to the East Liver­pool church was a unanimous one!

Rev. and Mrs. Beckley (Pearl) have three lovely children. They are - J.

day, a Prophetic Bible Conference got under way. Dr. Hugh Hall of Cedarville, Ohio was guest Bible teacher. Here, too, the Lord blessed.

The first organizational meeting of the church was held on Sunday evening, July 23, 1950 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shook. Dr. Floyd Davis was called as the first pastor. He con­tinued until 1955. Subsequent pastors were - Rev. Gerald Mitchell from 1955-1959; Rev. Philip Sweeny from 1959-1961; Rev. Robert Whitney from 1961-1964; Rev. John Yardley from 1964-1968 and Rev. Marvin Werbeach from 1968-1974. Rev. Joe Stevans served as interim pastor until Rev. Donald Leitch was called.

The church is to be congratulated for their faithful witnessing down through these years. We believe, too, that there are even greater things in store in the days ahead!

Edgar III who lives in Binghamton, New York - Andrea Houck, who with her husband resides in Warren, Ohio - and Philip Duane who is on the faculty of Ohio State University and makes his home in Columbus.

While in Ohio, Pastor Beckley was active in our OARBC fellowship and supp o rted most enthusiastically our GARBC approved agencies and schools. He is vitally interested in our camp pro­grams. It is good having him back among us again! We are confident the Lord will bless his ministry at East Liverpool.

ABWE Missionary "With The Lord"

On August 20, 1979 the Headquarters of ABWE received the sad news of the death of our missionary, Miss Laura Kasten. Miss Kasten died as a result of an auto accident in Wisconsin while travel­ing to a camp for a speaking engagement.

Miss Kasten was born in Juneau, Wis- sonsin. She came to know Christ as Savior in early childhood in a Sunday school class. She was a registered nurse and a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. She was accepted as a missionary with ABWE in February, 1951 and went to the Philippines for her first term of service in 1952. She had completed six terms of missionary service in Northern Luzon, Philippines.

Laura had a deep burden for the spiritual needs of Filipino young people, and God used her greatly in a student center ministry. The Lord has now called her to heaven. We rest upon His will and grace.

Miss Kasten is survived by three brothers. Her brother, Gustav, is also an ABWE missionary in Northern Luzon, Philippines.

Editor’s Note: This past March when Mrs. Moffat and I were ministering in the Hawaiian Islands, we were privileged to fellowship with Miss Laura Kasten and Miss Rosemary Ullery. They both had served the Lord in the Philippines. Rosemary is now witnessing for the Lord in Honolulu, Hawaii. We had several days of sweet fellowship. One couldn't help but be impressed with the love both these ladies evidenced for the Lord and for lost souls.

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Heart to HeartAmong the W o m e n

—Marcia Elmore — Women's Editor

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Fruit That Remains

How laboriously many entered into the task of making garden this past Spring. The ground was plowed, fertilized, and the plot was layed out. You wanted three rows of lettuce, one row of radishes, two rows of carrots, two rows of onions, six rows of green beans, three rows of limas, etc. . . . Each row was marked carefully. Then tender pepper, cabbage, and tomato plants were purchased and set. Finally the garden was finished out with several rows of corn and cucumbers on the end. You even carried water to the new plants when the rain didn’t come. Many times you hoed and weeded.

By now, you are reaping the rewards of your labor with a good harvest. You’ve picked and gathered, and gathered and picked.

I have noticed a renewed interest among young women as well as older, in preserving the food from their gardens. There are necessary prerequisites for the conserving of these foods. One must have the right equipment, and a knowledge of basic preserving princi­ples. The importance of practicing these principles cannot be over-emphasized - when to use pressure canner, boiling water bath, or open kettle method; which items to sterilize; how long to process; ways to prevent spoilage; what tests to use, etc. It is important to keep your references at hand, and review them frequently.

All of these varied tasks have been undertaken so that your families would enjoy fruit that would remain throughout the Winter Season.

God has ordained us, His children, to bring forth another type of fruit. He also makes a strong point that “ the harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few.” .

While in the garden picking green beans, all of these thoughts began filling my mind. We spend hours in preparation to feed hungry mouths, but, how much time do I, or do you, spend in preparation to feed someone’s hungry soul? The garden of many a heart today needs plowing, the seed sown, and watered. Many hard hearts are plowed, or broken up by good old fashioned Christian love and interest. Would to God we would be as thrilled over the seed taking root and springing forth in new life in someone’s heart, as we are the plot of ground bringing forth its first sprouts.

The equipment of a clean heart, a good use of God’s Word, memorized scripture, and God’s fellowship in prayer must be made ready. And how we need to be available at just the right time for picking.

I know how enjoyable it is to look at the rows of canned foods on the shelf, it’s a pretty sight. But, the beauty of standing back and looking at a row of preserved souls, sealed by the Holy Spirit, will far outlast the fleeting satisfaction one has when looking at shelves lined with canned fruits and vegetables.

Would you begin praying with me for a renewed interest among young and older women alike, in the winning of souls? This fruit will remain for eternity.

Ladies You Might Try ThisMrs. Cauffield of the First Baptist

Church, Niles, Ohio suggested to the ladies of their Women’s Missionary Fel­lowship that they set up a box some­where at their Missionary meetings. Money placed in this box would be desig­nated for our camps. This would be some­thing over and above their regular giving. The ladies responded favorably to this idea.

Money placed in the box consisted of mostly change. When the amount reached

$20, Mrs. Cauffield sent it to our OARBC treasurer designated for our camps. The ladies of the Niles church started this back in 1971 and, to date, they have given over $640 to help clear our camp debt.

If ALL of our Women’s Missionary groups would do as these women have done, OUR CAMPS WOULD SOON BE DEBT FREE! Why not join the Niles wo­men in giving this extra lift to our camps? It would greatly help!

W OMEN’ S HARVEST RETREATA T M O HICAN STATE PARK LODGE NOVEMBER 1 - 2, 1979

REGISTRATION: T H U RSD A Y 9:00 to 9:45 A.M.BIBLE TEACHER: MRS. RUTH TROTT, Baptist Bible College

MISSIONARY SPEAKER: MRS. M A R LEA H K EN O Y ER GOOD FOOD! GOOD FELLOWSHIP! A GREAT PLACE TO SHOP!

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16,1979 1:00 P.M.

O A R B C W O M E N ' S

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CCWF Meet At Cedarville CollegeThe Cedarville College Women’s Fellow­

ship met on June 1 at Cedarville College. The “Thought for the Day” was given by Mrs. Marabeth Elmore.

During the business meeting it was re­ported that our project of providing pro­jection equipment for the chapel was still in need of funds even though one piece of equipment had been purchased and is in use. The Prayer Partner Scholarship of $ 100 was presented to Brenda Hobar who will be a senior at Cedarville in the fall.

The following are the CCWF officers for the 1979-80 year:

President — Mrs. Dorothy Spencer Vice Pres. — Mrs. Becky Matson Recording Sec’y—Mrs. Pearl Morris Corrspond. Sec’y—Mrs. Joyce King Treasurer—Mrs. Ida St. Clair

The program through the day was pre­sented by the Speech & Communications Department directed by Dr. Sharon Bid­dle. It included slides and sounds, readers’ theatre, oral interpretations, poetry read­ings, and drama cuttings, as well as a de­votional time. Special music was provided by the Kingsmen Quartet, Phil Stoner, Glenda Dunn, and Joan Surso.

A prayer time was also included in which the women prayed specifically for needs of the college and the college fam­ily.

The next meeting of the Cedarville Col­lege Women’s Fellowship will be on Fri­day, October 19, in connection with the college Homecoming Weekend.

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Former Ohioans Get Together!

Robert Brown

Mr. Robert Brown grew up in Bruns­wick, Ohio. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. When it came time for college, he was led to study at Cedar- ville. After graduation, he pursued his studies at the Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit. He is now a graduate of both schools.

The Lord then led him to marry Miss Virginia Heal of Bunker Hill, Illinois. Together they have moved to Roxana, Illinois. This was so that Brother Brown could accept a call to serve as Assistant to the Pastor of the First Baptist Church (GARBC), in Roxana. The pastor of this church is Rev. Roy Gibbs who formerly served as the pastor of the Berea Baptist Church, Berea, Ohio. Brother Gibbs also served on our OARBC Council of 12.

So . . . now you have two “ former Ohioans” who have gotten together and are serving the Lord in far off Illinois! May He richly bless them and the work to which He has called them!

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Basketball Looks GoodAt Cedarville College

The sports program at Cedarville College is just great. As in all classes, so also in the Physical Education Depart­ment, Christ is honored. Dr. Callan, Basketball Coach and Head of the De­partment is a man of spiritual maturity and takes great care in his choice and training of Christian athletes.

We just received word that Brian Bentrude, 1st team AAA all-state selec­tion from Salt Lake City, Utah has ac­cepted an athletic grant and will enroll at Cedarville College this fall. The 6’354” , 190 lb. jumper preped at Judge Memor­ial High School in Salt Lake City. Judge Memorial won their conference and ranked 6th in the state at the season’s end. Bentrude, who averaged 12 points and 12 rebounds per game is a great leaper and solid defensive ball player.

Coach Callan has also announced that Bobbie Williams, 6’3” forward from Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Ohio has accepted a grant-in-aid. Wil­liams, a three year varsity starter, earned All-League Couth Central Ohio honors and was runner-up to teammate Barry Turner, for the South Central Ohio Con­ference MVP award. On the Wilmington team (Conference champs), Williams averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds per game.

It looks like the Cedarville “Yellow Jackets” are headed for a good season.

NEW SCHOOL Y E A R

Another full cycle has been completed. A school year .has ended, and it is time again for the beginning of a new year with new faces, new studies, new challen­ges, and further education. Faith Baptist Bible College began classes on August 23 for its 13th year in Ankeny.

Although an accurate count of students is not available at this publication date, the enrollment is estimated to be around 525.

Orientation activities began for the freshmen on Saturday, August 18. New and returning students registered on August 21 and 22.

Spiritual Emphasis Week began August 22 with Rev. A1 Flint, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church of Warsaw, Indiana. _______

UPCOMING EV EN T S

OCTOBER1-5 - Missionary Conference

15-19- Mid-Term Week 19-20- Women’s Dorm Retreat

26- Faculty Recital 31 - Day of Prayer

NOVEMBER9-10- Fall Drama Presentation

22-25- Thanksgiving Vacation

M ISS IO N A R Y C O N FEREN C E

The theme for our 23rd Annual Mis­sionary Conference is GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN from Joshua 14:12. The conference is to be held October 1-5 1979.

Those having part in the conference are: Rev. Vernel Shannon (FBHM - Jew­ish Work), Dr. Quentin ¥ enoyer (BMM - Medical Director, former missionary to Assam), Rev. Daniel Smith (ABWE- Peru), Rev. David Buhman (HBM - Ver­mont), and Rev. Stephen Barnes (EBM - France. -tr

Pastor Of Albany Church Is Ordained

The Albany Baptist Church, Albany, Ohio called an Ordination Council on July 31st for the purpose of examining their pastor, Donald O. Shue, for ordina­tion to the gospel ministry.

Eight pastors and nine messengers formed the Council which elected Rev. Frank Odor, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, Newark, Ohio, to serve as Mod­erator and Rev. George Myers, pastor of the Albany Road Baptist Church, Col­umbus, Ohio, as Clerk.

Brother Shue told of his conversion, call to the ministry, and doctrinal con­victions. Mrs. Shue gave her testimony which proved a blessing to all. Our brother attended Cedarville College and is also a graduate of Grace Theological Sem­inary. He has been pastoring the Albany church for the past two years.

The Council voted unanimously to recommend to the church that they proceed with the ordination. They were impressed with his knowledge of the Word of God and commended him be­cause of it.

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Navajo Hymnal Is Dedicated

Warren and Norma DavisWarren and Norma Davis, who are serv­

ing as missionaries with F.B.H.M. in Cortez, Colorado, tell in their prayer let­ter of the dedication of a newly published Navajo hymnal in which they had a vital part.

“The long-awaited day came at last. It was June 16 and two cultures blended their voices in praise to God for the completion of the Navajo hymnal. The gathering of around one thousand took place at the Civic Center in Window Rock, Arizona, colorful capitol of the Navajo Nation. Christians came from all parts of the Four Comers area of the reservation to dedicate their new hymnal to the honor and glory of God. This w,as the culmination of a project which began back in 1972 and became reality after years of hard work on the part of many different people. The book contains 365 hymns and choruses - no small task of translating, checking, securing copyright approvals, typing notes and musical characters and then cutting, pasting up and adding the words. Though it was

Word From The SWAT Flyer

SWAT stands for South West Area Teens. The SWAT flyer is the official in­formation sheet they put out every once in awhile. Members of the SWAT team are Youth Pastors - Mark Chandler, Chuck Pausley, Byron Shearer, and Tom Hopewell.

These men are working hard endeavor­ing to reach “ teens” for Christ and to aid those who do know HIM . . . to grow in the Lord!

Recently SWAT had a group of our OARBC young people at Kings Island for a time of fun and fellowship. Future plans are as follows:

October 12-13- RetreatNovember 17 - Meet at Washington

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not an easy job, we are thankful for the small part the Lord gave us in this project and for the excellent help we had from Mildred Irving, who did the music for us. We never could have completed the pro­ject without her help!

Navajo hymnalTwo days after the dedication, our

daughter Pam and her little family were enroute from California to spend a few weeks with us. They stopped in a K-Mart parking lot in Flagstaff, Arizona. Beside them was a new pickup truck in which sat an older Navajo couple. The woman held a book and appeared to be singing. When David and Pam arrived here and saw our copy of the new hymnal they both ex­claimed, “That’s the book that Navajo woman had!” It’s exciting to realize that Christians all across the reservation will be using the hymnal. It will be a great help to congregations, replacing the three or four old word editions that they’ve been using these many years. We wish you could have heard the mass choir at the dedication service as well as individual groups presenting special numbers from the new book. And you would have enjoyed the sumptuous meal provided by the Navajo Christians just before the service. This has been a primarily indigenous project from start to finish!”

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AKRON,F IR ST BA PT IST CHURCH O F K EN M O R E-We had a good Vacation Bible School July 23­27. It was a time of fun, food, and fellowship at our Sunday School picnic - July 28th. Re­cent guest speakers include: Mr. Rex Lowe and Rev. Blaine Lewis (BMM-Haiti).AKRON,H IG H V IEW A V EN U E BA PT IST C H U RC H -Our folk enjoyed their Sunday School/Church picnic - September 3rd. We were led in a spe­cial Musical Concert by Mr. Mike Coyle. Rev. Kenneth Klein ministered here during pastor’s absence.ATHENS,SOUTH CANAAN BA PT IST CH URCH -The young people put on a special service for Pastor and Mrs. Williams. The whole affair was planned and performed by the young people of the church. Rev. and Mrs. Joe Holloway (BMM- New Zealand) were with us recently. Other guest speakers were: Rev. John Street and Rev. Joseph Halsey. Missionary Barbara Visti (BMM- Australia) spoke here on September 2nd.BED FO RD ,B IB L E BA PT IST CHURCH ­Missionary (HBM) David Morrell was with us in early September. Other speakers during the summer were: Mike Bova, “ the McLains,” Rev. William Harris, and former pastor, Evangelist Ed. Morrell.B E R E A B A P T IS T -Rev. Russell Camp, Representative for the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, led us in our Bible Conference - Sep­tember 30 through October 3.BO W LIN G G R EEN ,F IR ST BA PT IST C H U RC H -Recent-guest speakers here have been - Mr. Brian Wingenroth, Rev. Donald Peterson, and Mr. John Isaacson.BUCYRUS,C A LV A R Y BA PT IST C H U RC H -During the month of July, we had five different missionary speakers. They were - Rev. Richard O'Neil, Missionary Tajima, Missionary Holtz, Missionary Staley and Missionary Holloway. CANTON,G RA C E BA PT IST C H U RC H -We held a Choral Seminar September 14-15. Our Sunday School picnic on September 8th proved to be a time of fun for all. In August we had the Piedmont Bible College Team with us. We held our Daily Vacation Bible School August 13 through 17. Rev. Rick Brooks min­istered here on August 19. Too, the ministry of Evangelist Ronald Earle of Canton proved a blessing to our people.CANTON,W H IPPLE A V EN U E BA PT IST C H U RC H -The last Sunday of August we viewed the film - “ If I Should Die.”

C ED A R V ILL E ,G RA C E BAPT IST C H U RC H -While Pastor and Mrs. Jackson were away on vacation, we were privileged to have Dr. Hugh Hall and Rev. Kenneth Farnsworth minister here. It was a joy, too, to have Dr. John Reed back with us. He presently is teaching at Dallas Theological Seminary.C H ILL IC O TH E,C A L V A R Y BA PT IST C H U RC H -Editor Don Moffat and his wife, Lois were with us for special meetings - September 9 through 14. The Lord used these meetings to speak to saved and unsaved alike.CO LUM BUS,IM M A N U EL BA PT IST C HU RCH ­Missionary David Cooper ministered here on August 12. We held our Sunday School picnic at a nearby park on the 18th of August. We have called Rev. Laurence Smith, formerly of Graham Road Baptist Church, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to be our Associate Pastor.COLUM BUS,M A RAN ATH A BA PT IST C H U RC H -Rev. and Mrs. John Buck, Director of Children for Christ, spoke here on a Wednesday evening. We held our 14th Anniversary on September 16. We called it a “ Day of Reflection.” We pre­sented our people with a challenge of giving $25,000 during the day.COLUM BUS,M EM O R IA L BA PT IST C H U RC H -Recent guest speakers include: Rev. Tom Wright, Jr. - Rev. William Alexander - Rev. Larry Engle, and Missionary Bill James. The Lord gave us a very good Daily Vacation Bible School.

CUYAHO GA FA LLS ,GRAHAM ROAD BA PT IST C H U RC H -Rev. Clair Besse spoke here in August. Also, we appreciated the Musical Concert presented by Mr. Mike Coyle. Vacation Bible School was held August 6-10. We had a Father/Son ban­d i t on September 1 3. We appreciated the min­istry of Brother Bill Maher. On October 7 we are to view the film “ I f I Should Die.” Pastor Laurence Smith has resigned as our pastor to become the Associate Pastor of the Immanuel Baotist Church in Columbus, Ohio.

DAYTON,COUNTY L IN E BA PT IST C H U RC H -Mr. Dale Huffman spoke here in mid-August. Also, we saw the film - “ If I Should Die.” Evangelist Keith Kiser from Greysville, Georgia ministered here September 23-28.DAYTON,W ASHINGTON H EIG H TS BA PT IST CHURCHThe Master Puppets from Cedarville College presented GO D ’S H A LL of FAM E in puppe­try, magic, and ventriloquism to our boys and girls at their Vacation Bible School - August 6 - 10.

D EFIA N C E,FA ITH BA PT IST C H U RC H —We were happy to have Missionary Lee Wise with us to tell of the need of the gospel in the country of Chile, South America. We were led in Special Harvest Meetings with Evangelist Layton Sampson - September 23-28. We viewed the film - "Flame In The Wind.”DUND EE,L A K E V IE W BA PT IST C H U RC H -We held our Daily Vacation Bible School August 6 through 10. The Lord blessed. E L Y R IA ,F IR S T BA PT IST C H U RC H -Brother Larry Armstrong ministered here in August. Also, we enjoyed the ministry of Rev. Allen Curtis. On September 2nd, we held D IN ­N ER ON TH E GROUNDS. It was held at our new church property. On Tuesday, September 11, our Women’s Missionary Fellowship hosted a dinner for the F.B.H.M. candidates. This proved a delightful time!EU CLID ,EUCLID-NOTTINGHAM BA PT IST C H U RC H ­Beginning Sunday, October 28 and running through November 4, we will be led in a R E V IV A L CAM PAIGN by Evangelist Dr. Fred Brown. With him will be Dr. and Mrs. Bill Ren- strom who will furnish the special music. FA IR BO R N ,G R A C E BA PT IST C H U RC H -Our annual Sunday School picnic was held Sep-" tember 8th. There was fun for all. Our Missions Conference was held September 26-30. Guest speakers included - Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Wi­nter (Ivory Coast), and Rev. Terry Armstrong (Chile). We held our Daily Vacation Bible School in August. It proved a blessing. F IN D LA Y ,C A L V A R Y BA PT IST C H U RC H -We were led in a Sunday School Conference by Dr. Wayne Haston. This was August 27, 28 and 29.F IN D LA Y ,F IR S T BA PT IST C H U RC H -Vacation Bible School this year was held Aug­ust 20-24.

G A LL IPO L IS ,FA ITH BA PT IST CHU RCH —A vocal team of Dave Musselman and Mark Lowry ministered here on September 9th. Our N INTH A N N IV E R S A R Y B IB L E C O N FER ­ENCE was held September 21, 22 and 23 with Rev. John Talley as guest speaker.H IN C K LEY ,H IN C K LEY R ID G E BA PT IST C H U RC H -We appreciated the ministry of Missionary Harry Ambacher (Hong Kong-ABWE). We had a delightful time at our church picnic on August 11. Two men representing the Gideons minis­tered here recently.H U BBA RD ,C A L V A R Y BA PT IST C H U RC H -This year we held our Vacation Bible School on Five consecutive Saturdays rather than five con­secutive days in one week. We found it very helpful from the standpoint of getting workers. Attendance was very good. We used the Regu­lar Baptist Press materials.KENT,G R A C E BAPT IST C H U RC H -Vacation Bible School was held August 6-10. The ministry of Dr. Robert Gromacki of Cedar­ville College proved to be a blessing to our peo­ple. Brother Thomas Miller, missionary serving in Brazil, told us of his work. Other guest speakers include: Rev. Ray Wolfe, Dr. John Snyder, and Dr. Quentin Kenoyer.LA N C A STER ,FA ITH BA PT IST C H U RC H -We are looking forward to having Rev. William Lancaster (BMM-Japan) with us to tell of the need in that great land for the gospel. He will be with us in October.

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LONDON,G R A C E BA PT IST CHU RCH —July 30 - August 5 were the dates of our Vaca­tion Bible School. “ The Joe Holloways” were with us on September 30, Also, Rev. Romyna* Strickland of F.B.H.M. will be speaking here Sunday, October 14.LO RAIN ,FELLO W SH IP BA PT IST CHU RC H -Brother Al Durtis was with us September 2nd. On the 16th of September we greatly enjoyed the preaching of Rev. Ed DuBois of Grand Rapids, Michigan.L O U IS V IL L E ,F IR S T BA PT IST C H U RC H -Evangelist Peter Accardi proved a blessing during his special meetings here. Editor Don Moffat wilt be leading us in a Bible Conference October 21-25. The Lord gave us a good time at our Sunday School picnic.M ED INA,F IR S T BA PT IST CHU RCH —We were challenged through the preaching of Missionary Larry Armstrong. Also, Rev. Austin Plew (FBH M ) spoke here on September 23. The work on our new church building is moving right along.

MOUNT VERN O N ,FA ITH BA PT IST C H U RC H -We appreciated the ministry of Editor Don Moffat and his wife, Lois. They were with us for special meetings - September 2 through 7. N ILES ,F IR ST BA PT IST C H U RC H -We were led in special meetings by Evangelist Don Winters. The Lord blessed. Recent guest speakers have been Rev. Burnett Taylor and Rev. Robert Collins. We had “ the Lee Fam ily” with us to present special music on September 23rd.

NORTH O LM STED BA PT IST C H U RC H -Rev. Austin Plew of F.B.H.M. ministered here on August 26. Our people took part in the County Fair (Berea). We had a special booth bearing our church name. It proved to be a good evangelistic outreach.

O B ER L IN ,CAM DEN BA PT IST C H U RC H -Naomi Spieth was the guest speaker for our Ladies Missionary Society meeting recently. O R A N G E V IL L A G E ,BET H LEH EM BA PT IST C H U RC H - Rev. Tom Sawhook and Rev. Merle Watkins both ministered here this summer. Too, we were privileged to hear TH E SO JO U R N ER S from Lancaster Bible College. We viewed the film - “ If I Should Die.” Our Missionary Con­ference will be held October 7-10.

P A IN ES V IL L E ,C A L V A R Y BA PT IST C H U R C H -Vacation Bible School was July 30-August 3. During the vacation of our pastor, we heard Missionary Polly Strong and Rev. V. Ben Ken­drick. Both are a part of Baptist Mid-Missions. The O.l.B. is read here with real interest!

PA TA SK A LA ,B ET H EL BA PT IST C H U RC H -Rev. Joe Holloway, missionary to New Zealand, was with us on July 8. His testimony proved a

-blessing and a challenge.S P R IN G F IE LD , *SO U TH G ATE BAPT IST C H U RC H - Mrs. Iva Greening mother of our pastor, spoke at our ladies’ Ministries Luncheon. Our men will be holding a retreat at Marmon Valley Farms - October 5 and 6. We held a special “ Re­cognition and Farewell” service for “ the Bruce McDonalds.” We had a good time at our Church picnic on August 25. Daily Vacation Bible School proved a time of rich blessing.

STR EET SBO R O ,FA ITH BA PT IST C H U RC H -We held our Sunday School picnic on August 1 1 .lt was a time of good fellowship. We are to be in a Christian Life Conference with Harry Ambacher - missionary to Hong Kong - Octo­ber 14-17. Rev. Nesler (Quebec, Canada) spoke here Sept. 30th.

T A LLM A D G E,F IR S T B A PT IST C H U RC H -Our Sunday School picnic was on August 11.It was well organized and lots of fun. Recent guest speakers are - Rev. Kenneth Kline, and also, Missionary Daniel P. Brubaker. He serves with Wycliffe Translators.T IFF IN ,C A L V A R Y BA PT IST C H U RC H -This summer we held “ Backyard Bible Clubs.” These proved most successful. Rev. David Davis, appointee to Puerto Rico, presented his work. Our Sunday School picnic was held August 25. We will be having Editor and Mrs. Don Moffat with us for special meetings Octo­ber 7 through 1 2.

TOLEDO,B ET H EL BA PT IST C H U RC H -We viewed the film - “ The Tommy John Story" at our Men’s Fellowship - August 29th. We were happy to have Dee Hammond, missionary from Canada, with us on September 5th. Evangelist John Canine begins special meetings here on November 11.TOLEDO,G R A C E BAPT IST CH U RCH -On September 15th we had an "Operation Reach-Out” and we were led by Brother Don Trott of Baptist Bible College. Also, he spoke at our September 16th services. We are to be led in special evangelistic meetings by Elden Weaver -October 7 through 12.W A RREN ,B ET H EL BA PT IST C H U RC H -Our annual Sunday School picnic was held July 7. “ The Abundant Life Trio” from Piedmont Bible College ministered here July 27. Vacation Bible School was held August 6 through 10 and we were led in special evangelistic meetings - August 19 through 22.W EST LA K E,G R A C E BA PT IST C H U RC H -We recently saw the film - "Breath of Fresh Air.” Brother Dan Chittock has come to be As­sistant to our Pastor. His work is that of work­ing primarily with the youth of our church. He began here on August 5th. The "Master’s Puppets” ministered here. They come from Cedarville College. Guest speakers in October will be Rev. Austin Plew (FBH M ) and Mission­ary Joe Holloway (BMM-New Zealand). Pastor Burns and Mrs. Burns will be directing a tour of Hawaii - October 6 through 15.W H EE L ER S B U R G BA PT IST C H U RC H -We held our Vacation Bible School July 16 through 20. In September we had a special speaker representing “ the Gideons.” Missionary Roger Blevins (Spain) ministered here on Sep­tember 1 6.

West Moriah Fellowship

The pastors of the West Moriah Fellow­ship along with the Ladies Missionary group held their monthly meeting on September 18 at the Grace Baptist Church in Westerville, Ohio. Rev. James W. Ellick is the pastor of this fine church.

Guest speaker for the ladies was Mrs. Gordon (Alice) Wimer. Brother Gordon Wimer spoke to the men. The Winters have been faithfully serving the Lord in Ivory Coast, Africa. Brother Jim Hostetler, pastor of the Baptist church in Pickerington, Ohio brought a devotional

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October, 1979

Dear Friends in Christ:

The Council o f Twelve has honored our fellowship by accep­ting our invitation to hold the 52nd Annual Conference o f the Ohio Association o f Regular Bap­tist Churches on October 15 through 17, 1979 at our building here in Byesville. Frankly, we are most excited by this opportunity to serve our Brethren in our State Association. We have made plans to care for the physical / jTneeds o f the conference; now we need you, our Brethren in Christ, to come and enjoy the preaching o f such men as Don Jennings and the en­couragement o f fellow pastors throughout the State o f Ohio who are standing firm for the Word o f God.

Our sector o f Ohio is especially beautiful at this time o f the year. We feel that your trip to this year’s conference will be both physically re­laxing and spiritually stimulating. We joyfully commit ourselves as a local fellowship to the task o f ministering to sister Baptist churches throughout the State. Please allow us the opportunity to exercise this ministry o f encouragement to a large number o f men and women o f our Ohio Association o f Regular Baptist Churches, by joining us here in Byesville on October 15 through 1 7, 1979.

Byesville is located three miles southeast o f the intersection o f Inter­states 70 and 77. Almost every conference visitor will enjoy an express­way trip to this year’s conference.

Yours in Christian ministry,

Rev. Kenneth L. Pugh

Continue To Pray For Dr. Allen E. Lewissevere chest pains. Upon his arrival he was placed in the coronary care unit in Drs. Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for observation and treatment. He was re­turned to Cleveland August 16 and was admitted to Huron Road Hospital on August 18. The diagnosis is Mycardial infarction. Dr. Lewis is home now for six to eight weeks of rest and recupera­tion.

We thank God for His protecting care of Dr. Lewis and are praying for his com­plete recovery.

Missionary Acres is a retirement village for Baptist Mid-Missions’ personnel and is located 125 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lewis was to speak at the dedication of a duplex unit for retired single missionaries.

Dr. Allan E. LewisWhile enroute to Missionary Acres,

August 8, Dr. Allan Lewis, President of * Baptist Mid-Missions, experienced

Thirty-nine veteran missionaries receiv- -ed special recognition at the July Tri­annual Conference of Baptist Mid­Missions held in the Cedar Hill Baptist Church of Cleveland, Ohio. Special pins and certificates of merit were given to honor workers whose total time of mis­sionary service came to 1248 years.

Seven missionaries had served for forty years, two for thirty-five years and thirteen for thirty years. Baptist Mid­Missions is known for the large number of workers who have confirmed God’s call to home and foreign missionary minis­try with extended terms of service.

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Evangelizing the “ kinsmen" of our Lord in Cleveland, Ohio Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A D M IN ISTRA T IO N :Mr. Earl C. Helfrick, President Rev. Roy Clark, Vice President Rev. A. Paul Tidball, Superintendent Mr. Fowler Flopkins, Sec'y. - Treas.

F IE L D R E P R ES E N T A T IV E :Dr. Gerald V. Smelser

R EFER EN C ES :Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Cedarville, Ohio Dr. Paul VanGorder, Atlanta, Ga.Dr. Vaughn Sprunger, South Bend, Ind. Dr. Melvin V. Efaw, Pluntington, W. Va. Dr. Frank C. Torrey, Boca Raton, Fla. Dr. Warren Y. Bibighaus, Fladdon Hts.,

New JerseyDr. John G. Balyo, Grand Rapids, Mich.

O.A.R.B.C. ANNUAL CONFERENCEOCTOBER 15-17

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH,B Y E S V IL L E , OHIO

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Conference Chairman Rev. Robert Barrett, Conference song leader Rev. LynnRogers: Host Pastor Kenneth Pugh: Special Music by the Collegians, B.B.C. ClarksSummit, Pa. *

MONDAY, OCT. 15,1979:

7:00 P.M. Presentation of new churches Camp presentation Message - - Dr. Don Jennings

TU ESD A Y , OCT. 16, 1979

9:30 A.M. Devotional Message - - Rev. Paul Jackson10:00 A.M. Prayer time10:15 A.M. Associational hour

Election of Camp TrusteesReports: State Missionary, O.l.B. Treasurer,Announcement of Council's policy relating to State Missionary.

11:00 A.M. Message - - Dr. Don Jennings1:30 P.M. Women's Missionary meeting

Men's meeting - - Panel - - Snavely, Rogers, Brock, Decker."Men on the move in the Local Church"

3:35 P.M. Missionary Message - - Dr. Arthur Cunningham7:00 P.M. Reception of new churches

Recognition of new pastors Introduction of new council Message - Dr. Don Jennings

W ED N ESD A Y, OCT. 17, 19799:30 A.M. Devotional Message - Rev. Robert Veenhuis

10:00 A.M. 10:15 A.M.

Prayer time Associational Hour:Reports - Youth Committee, Search Committee, Other business

11:00 A.M. Message - Dr. Don Jennings1:30 P.M. "Challenges in Missions in 1980" - - Panel - Jennings,

Cunningham, Buck2:30 P.M. Missionary symposium3:30 P.M. Missionary Message - Dr. Raymond Buck7:00 P.M. Message - Dr. Don Jennings

Missionaries Receive Special Recognition

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is in the eyes of the beholder. Certainly there are many Bible colleges, and presumably most teach God’s

Word . . . fundamentally. PILLSBURY offers many distinctives, however, which frequently set it apart from other institutions of higher learning as far as the East is from the West. Everything done at PILLSBURY is Christ-centered .. . every class, every activity, every concept. PILLSBURY also places a heavy emphasis on the autonomy of

the local church. It is a full-time Christian College called to further educations and help students put on the whole armor of God.Standards at Pillsbury are high, Christ is pre-eminent, self­discipline is expected. Sound tough? It is, and it takes this preparedness to meet the world’s challenge. Do students eve have any fun? You better believe it!Write PILLSBURY today for a complete picture of education, activities, sports, job-opportunities. You will appreciate the unique qualities of this college.

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A Most Effective Children's Worker

Evangelist Jannenga and Dr. Luke

This past summer your editor and his wife ministered at two Family Week Camps in Iowa. These both - Family Week III and Family Week IV were at the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp, Clear Lake, Iowa. The Lord gave us two wonderful weeks and there were quite a number who made some vital decisions, as fami­lies, regarding their walk before the Lord.

Also ministering (primarily to the child­ren) during these two weeks was an evangelist named John Jannenga. We don’t mind telling our readers that we were greatly impressed with this young man. He really reached the children for the Lord!

Along with his wife, Michelle, Mis- sionary/Evangelist John R. Jannenga travels from church to church giving forth the good news of the gospel. They have an excellent puppet ministry which holds the attention of young and old alike. I wish you could meet his puppets - Mr. John and Dr. Luke! Added to this, Brother Jannenga ministers as “Patches” the clown. His entire program is done in a manner that is honoring to the Lord. Old and young alike fall in love with “Patches” who sees to it that ALL get the gospel message.

Let me tell you more about “Patches” . He is called - “The Gospel Clown” . His very clothing is designed around the Gospel colors aiding him to reach child­ren in a simple and direct manner. “Patches” is serving the Lord with local Bible preaching and teaching in churches. “Patches” teaches boys and girls Bible truths with a practical application for the Christian child while weaving the Salvation message throughout for the un­saved child. “Patches” helps today’s child understand God’s Word, visualizing it with flannelgraph, gospel magic, pup­pets, muppet and Bible charts.

The Jannengas’ ministry covers a wide area. They present Teacher Training classes which include (1) Leading a child to Christ, (2) Instruction in prayer, (3) Preparing and teaching the Bible lesson, (4) Teaching through Visuals, and (5) Building Children Church program. They are available for Youth rallies, Evan­gelistic meetings for adults, Vacation Bible School programs, Camp ministries, and Sunday School Children Church pro­grams. Their aim always is to work along with the pastor and help in for­warding the local church programs.

From what we saw and heard, we would recommend our brother highly to our churches. Interested pastors should write to: Evangelist John R. Jannenga, Prairie Village, Lot 62, Van Meter, Iowa 50261. Phone (515)996-2837.

tell the gospel story

“The missionary image has lost any glamor or prestige it once had. Young people want a measure of security; never have we had more at home and less abroad. Young people don’t want to knuckle down to authority, spiritual or otherwise. They want to plan their own careers and make their own decisions. Young people are vacation conscious; interest­ed in specialized ministry, not general missionary work. Many assume that there is no scope in missions for their talents. They tend to regard the missionary career as a human profession rather than a divine vocation. All of life is sacred, therefore divine impera­tives are no longer valid.” Dr. J. Herbert Kane.

Hard sayings! Do you agree? Do they apply to you? Even though Mr. Kane may not hold to our separatist Baptist position, he gives us some food for thought regarding barriers to career missionary service. He goes on to say that young people today “are reluctant to make long-term commitments. In America the average family moves once in every five years; a young person may try three or four jobs before settling down. This pattern is reflected in attitudes toward missionary service. The biggest attraction of some overseas work is the short term.”

As independent Baptists, we tend to pride ourselves in strictly adhering to Scriptural principles. What is our reasoning for fewer fulltime commitments to missionary ser­vice and the increasing numbers participating in short term work? Are we in a transi­tion period where the divine plan for missions has all of a sudden shifted gears? Are Acts 13 and 14 no longer God’s pattern for missions?

Mr. Kane speaks of our youth as being secular. He claims secular action has invaded the church and Christian schools. Our young people are especially susceptible. “Social service, Yes; Christian service, No. They are simply uncommitted. Many of them are second- and third-generation evangelicals. Their faith is parental, not personal; vicarious, not vital.” He goes on to say they have just enough evangelical religion to inoculate them against the real thing. “As to direction for their lives, they are likely to get their guidance from human rather than divine sources. This begins in grade school with professional guidance counselors, and runs through high school and college. Pastors, parents and the Sciptures often play second fiddle.”

Mr. Kane seems to be on target in his thinking. We as separatists can profit from this description of what is happening to our youth ... our future missionaries. From the time our children begin to pray, they should be praying for missionaries. Missionary books should find a place on our bookshelves. Missionary prayer cards should be displayed somewhere in our homes and have a part in our family devotions. Our children need to see missions as a challenging, thrilling work ordained of God. It is imperative that they look upon missionaries, not as cast-offs who couldn’t make it in the secular world, but rather men and women who have been privileged by God to do this special work. I remember as a boy how I looked forward with eagerness and anticipation to the visit of missionaries. To me, they were special people.

Dear Readers, it is a healthy thing to re-evaluate our thinking on missions. To take a step backwards in order to get a fresh look at where we are and what we need to be doing produces progress, and progress is what we desire. From the smallest to the oldest, our families need to be exposed to missions.... true Biblical missions.

Shalom Lake Seminar

Mrs. Myrtle Thompson

Shalom Lake Camp 17445 Huntley Road, Huntsburg, Ohio (about 40 miles east of Cleveland) is hosting a seminar for the officers of all Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Western New York church ladies missionary groups on

Saturday, October 18. The activities will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the seminar is to acquaint ladies missionary group officers with Shalom Lake Camp, owned by Baptist Mid-Missions; to meet and fellowship with Mrs. Myrtle Thompson, head of the Women’s Department of Baptist Mid­Missions; and to learn of project ideas for the coming year.

The day’s program will include a “Dig­in” Bible study by Mrs. Wilma Abbott, Campus Bible Fellowship missionary with Baptist Mid-Missions; a testimony by Mrs. Myrtle Thompson; panel discussions on projects; tours of Shalom Lake Camp and a free chicken barbeque.

All ladies missionary group officers or others interested should send a post card indicating the number planning to attend and the name and address of the church they represent. The post card should be mailed by October 11 to Mrs. Doris Richardson, Shalom Lake Camp, P.O. Box 235, Huntsburg, OH 44046. Tel. (216) 636-5450.

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New Pastor At Columbus ChurchPastor Lapish is a graduate of Ohio

State University with a B.S in Educa­tion and, also, of the Baptist Bible Col­lege, Springfield, Mo. with a Graduate of Theology degree. He has served as a Jun­ior Church Director, a Youth Director, a Choir Director and as an Associate Pastor. He pastored the Faith Baptist Temple in Chillicothe, Ohio prior to coming to the Central Baptist Church in Columbus.

The Lord is blessing the work at Cen­tra] Baptist. There has been a steady in­crease in attendance going from the mid- 30’s to the mid-90’s. They had a high day of 162. Souls are being reached for Christ and many have been baptized. The people are excited about that which the Lord is doing. The financial picture looks good with everything in the “black” .

We rejoice in what is being realized and also, welcome our brother into our OARBC fellowship. Our prayer is that the Lord will continue to bless in every way.

THE CHILDREN'S GOSPEL HOUR, INC.Henry C. Geiger, Executive Director — Livingston, Tenn. 38570

Presenting Jesus Christ to Youth by Radio and TV PR A Y FO R TH E SA LV A T IO N OF BO YS AND G IR L S

The Children's Gospel Hours is now on 60 radio and 41 T V stations each week. Pray that many boys and girls will receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour and

that more stations will schedule our Gospel series.

In Ohio hear the program on :KZA K - FM, Cleveland - Saturdays 6:00 A.M.W AWR - FM, Bowling Green - Sundays 10:00 A.M.

WSPD - TV, Ch. 13, Toledo - Sundays 7:30 A.M.

Pastor Tim Lapish

The Central Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio has called Rev. Tim Lapish to be their new pastor. He has been on the field for a number of months and is experienc­ing the blessing of the Lord on his minis­try.

Our brother and his wife, Cindy, have two beautiful little girls - Heather, age 5xh and Carri Beth, age 3.

OCTOBER, 1979 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 9

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Graduation Services For New Missionaries

Eighteen new missionary appointees have completed their training at the annual Candi­date School held at the Hiawatha Baptist Missions headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michi­gan. A graduation service for the new missionaries was held at the Lyons Baptist Church Lyons, Michigan on the evening of August 19th. The speaker for the service was Rev. Arthur B. Cunningham, Executive Director of the Mission.

The 1979 H.B.M. Candidate Class comes from California, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It includes an assistant pastor, two construction workers, a civil engineer, an electrician, two farmers, a factory worker and a rescue mission chaplin. The average age of the class is 39‘A years.

Cedarville I College News 1

SU M M ER COM M ENCEM ENT

Cedarville College graduated 33 stu­dents at summer commencement August 11. The ceremony brought to 232 the number of 1979 graduates. President Paul H. Dixon addressed the class and conferred the degrees.

In addition to regular commencement exercises, the afternoon included a com­missioning into the U.S. Army of one of the graduates. Bradley J. McCrorey of Kenosha, Wise., received a degree in business administration from Cedarville and was commissioned as a Lieutenant as the result of his ROTC studies at Central State University.

The commissioning was the second such joint ceremony between the neighboring institutions.

EXTEN SIO N COURSE

Cedarville College will offer its second extension course in Wilmington, Ohio, this fall.

Under the instruction of Richard Mc­Intosh, associate professor of Bible, this course will meet each Saturday in Sep­tember for six hours. Classes will be con­ducted at Second Baptist Tabernacle.

McIntosh explained that the course is designed for pastors, associate pastors and assistant pastors and will include study and discussion of major doctrines of theology.

Participants will receive three credit hours toward a degree from the col­lege.

This extension course is the result of requests from approximately 20 pastors who participated in a similar class last year.

Interested persons may contact Larry Harris, pastor of Second Baptist Taber­nacle,' for registration information at 382-5626.

CH R IST IAN CONCERT

Recording artists John and Mary Giger performed on the Cedarville college cam­pus Saturday, September 29.

Working under the label of Good Life Productions, the trained opera singers have sung concerts in conventions, col­leges and churches for three years.

His oratoria repertoire includes “Eli­jah,” “Messiah” and Mozart’s “Vepres

Word From UmbaughsIn a recent letter from Earl and Sergie

Umbaugh to your editor and his wife, they had the following to say - “We have now been in the tropics for five weeks and three weeks of school have gone by. We feel more at home every day and have a deepening appreciation for what the missionaries have done here. Nine churches have been established and 82 have graduated from the Bible School!

“I have preached in a number of churches. In addition to our teaching responsibilities, I have accepted an in­vitation to pastor the Rockies Baptist Church on a hill up an unbelievably narrow, crooked, rocky road just outside of Kingstown. I preached there 15 years ago for a Sunday evening service and have never gotten over the experience. The services were held in the two room wood house, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chance. The house was so crowded that the only place that I could stand was in the door­way. Darkness came on and since there was no electricity, some one finally lit a Coleman lantern. Since then they have put up a small church building but in recent years, the church has come on hard times. Only three members are left - Mr. and Mrs. Chance and another lady. The other pastors and churches got a burden for this work and have been praying that this testimony be revived. Last week, a week of revival meetings was held. The attendance grew until there were 75 for the closing service. There were about 15 professions of faith, mostly young people and child­ren. Sergie and I will begin there on September 16th.”

There was other news (we do not have time or space to share it in this issue) which we will bring to the attention of our readers in another issue of the O.I.B. They did say they had escaped the rav­ages of Hurricane David. They write - “On Tuesday, as the storm approached with 150 mile an hour winds, the radio

Sollemnis.” He has been acclaimed for his baritone roles in “La Traviata,” “Marriage of Figaro” and “Magic Flute.”

John and Mary met when cast together in “Cosi fan Tutte.” As they sang the ro­mantic roles in that opera, they develop­ed romantic interests in each other be­yond their character portrayals. Realizing their mutual commitment to a life of Christian musical ministry, the duo be­gan singing in churches.

Since their marriage in 1977, they have sung for audiences all over the world.

Two Lovely Buildings!It was your editor’s privilege, on

September 4, to speak to the pastors of the Hebron Association of our OARBC fellowship. This meeting was held in the lovely First Baptist Church building, Strongsville, Ohio. Rev. Wilbur Parrish was Host Pastor. This is a very beauti­ful church.

It was a joy just to be with these men and to be privileged to share the Word ■of the Lord with them. I also gave a bit of a report concerning our new work for our OARBC. A time of pro­fitable discussion followed and many good suggestions were given.

After fellowshipping at the church, we all went out and had lunch together at a nearby restaurant. Following that,I had the privilege of stopping off at Medina, Ohio. There, Pastor Max Deffen- baugh, gave me a tour of their new facilities. This is going to be a very beautiful building! One is impressed with its size. The location is ideal.

It is hoped the new building will be ready for occupancy in time for their Missionary Conference in November. Our OARBC conference next year - 1980 - is to be held in the Medina church.

announcer told us that the power lines would be blown down, water lines would be broken, roads would be washed out, and houses would be blown into the sea.” Preparations were made. In the goodness of the Lord, St. Vincent was spared. The hurricane changed its course and by­passed the area where the Umbaughs were. Instead of St. Vincent, the damage occurred on the island of Dominica. Over60.000 people out of a population of82.000 were left homeless. The agricul­ture was 100% destroyed. Some of the students at the Bible School in St. Vin­cent whose homes are in the Dominican Republic have not heard from their parents” .

Let us continue to pray for Earl and Sergie as they further serve the Lord there in the West Indies. Pray, too, for these who suffered so in the Dominican Republic!

A "Miracle Day"At Dayton Church

In mid-June, Pastor Carl Stephenson of the County Line Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio, presented a challenge to his small congregation concerning a missionary need. He asked his people, individually so, to seek the Lord’s will as to the amount of money they should give toward a needed $4,000 by their missionaries - “the Larry Holmans” .

What a time of rejoicing!Brother Larry Holman is a missionary

pilot under the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism in the Philippine Islands. The Holmans found it necessary to shorten their first term in the Islands because of money needed to purchase an airplane and a house.

By last June, the money for the plane was realized, however, only $2,000 of the needed $7,000 for a house had come in. This was the challenge placed before the people of the County Line church, namely to raise at least $4,000 of the $5,000 yet needed. The goal date was set for July 29th and designated as “Miracle Day” .

On this show of faith , and w ith approval of the mission board, the Holmans set th e ir departure date, bought airlane tickets, and shipped their supplies.

We still have a GOD OF MIRACLES! After the evening service on July 29th, Pastor Stephenson, in behalf of the church, presented the Holmans with a check for $6,700! What a time of re­joicing! Praise God - from whom all blessings flow!!

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LEADING THE WAYIN PRE-PROFESSIONAL v

PROGRAMSCedarville's outstanding liberal arts programs now prepare lawyers, doctors, dentists and pharmacists for their careers.

Under the Bible-based instruction of dedicated faculty, students in each of these programs enroll in a variety of courses designed to prepare them for graduate study in their area. With the emphasis on Biblical training at Cedarville and graduate study in their specialty, Cedarville students are prepared to meet man's spiritual and physical needs.

Pre-Law

Students in this program typically enroll in many liberal arts courses such as business, language, history and the social sciences. Faculty prepare students to take the LSAT for acceptance into law schools such as Notre Dame and the Ohio State University.

Pre-Medicine and Pre-DentalCedarville's science program lends itself very well to preparation for entrance into medical schools. Recent construction of a science building plus a well-qualified faculty in the sciences and mathematics enable the stu­dents to face entrance examinations confidently.

Pre-PharmacyIn cooperation with the Ohio State University, Cedar­ville offers a five-year program. Students attend Cedar­ville for one or two years and, upon acceptance to the College of Pharmacy, attend OSU for the remainder of the five years. After completion of the program, stu­dents receive a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degreefrom OSU.

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A Baptist Collaga of Arts and Sciancas

Cedarville. Ohio 45314 * O' James T Jeremiah. President

Introducing Our OARBC Young People“ AN AN SW ER TO P R A Y E R ”

10 THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST OCTOBER, 1979

Cheryl, a Senior and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.William Miller and is very active in her church, Wheel- ersburg Baptist,Wheelersburg,Oh.She has two bro­thers 19, and 8 and two sisters, 16and 12.

In her testimony she shares an answer to prayer: Last Winter 1 had the opport­unity of applying for a job at a church camp about 10 miles from our church. I already had a part-time job, but I decided to apply anyway. That was in February. I knew I would not hear from them until at least May. 1 was not sure if the Lord wanted me to work out at camp, so 1 started praying about it. I asked the Lord to show me if He wanted me to keep the job I had, or quit and accept the one at camp if I was asked to work there.

In May I received a letter from camp asking me to work on the kitchen staff. I was to return the letter with my signature if I wanted the job as soon as possible.

The Lord still had not shown me which job He wanted me to take, so I decided to ask my boss if I could have the summer off and then come back in the fall. I prayed about the matter, and felt sure that was what the Lord wanted me to do.I asked my boss a few days later, and he said it would be fine.

I took the job at camp, and can clearly see how it was the Lord’s will, and I thank Him for the opportunity of work­ing out there last summer. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” Romans 8:28a.

Somethings that have helped her at church have been: The Word of Life Scholarship program has helped me tre­mendously. Through it, I started having daily devotions, reading and studying God’s Word each day, and learning some­thing new each day. The Scripture memory helped me to hide God’s Word in my heart. The Christian service projects helped me to tell others about Jesus, and what Christ has done for me.

All this is great, but what made it work in my life was our Word of Life Leaders. All of them care what happens to each of us teens. Each of them has a burden for us and is always willing to help us with any problem at any time of the day or night. They would always encourage us to stick with the scholarship program. I thank the Lord for such leaders that have helped me so much.

Future plans forCherly: Four year Sec­retarial Science Program at Tennessee Temple.

“ T H A N K FU L FO R THE LO RD ’S H E L P ”Ron is 16 and a

Sophom ore at Buckeye High School. He has two younger sis­ters andhis family are from Litch­field, Ohio.

HeattendsLitch- field B aptist Church, Dave Shimp is Pastor.

Ron was saved at age 12 and in 1975 dedicated his life to the Lord.

He is encouraged especially in Baptist Training Union where they talk about problems teens have and is most thankful for the help the Lord gives him.

Ron’s verse is II Timothy 2:15.“Study to show thyself approved unto

God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the Word of truth.”

Future plans: To attend a technical col­lege and get into electronics.

“ THANK GOD FO R M IR A C LES ”A Junior from

East L iverpool HighSchoolReda, age 17, finds time for Latin Club,Writing Club, Bi- bleClub and Band

At Pleasant Hts.Baptist Church Rev. Edgar Beck- ley is her pastor.

Reda finds time for every activity of the Youth Group. She enjoys their discus­sions on subjects such as drugs, dating, tithing, and others, Her testimony will touch your heart:

Cheryl Miller

Ronald Tucker

Reda Ann Moore

Baptist Bible College Of Clarks

Summit News

TWO NEW PROGRAM S

Baptist Bible College and School of Theology, Clarks Summit, Pa., has added two new programs to its curriculum for this fall. Each has been carefully prepared to meet present needs on the secular college campus and in the Christian School.

The Campus Ministry Program has been instituted to prepare students to minister effectively for Christ on the secular college campus, through a local church or a Baptist mission agency. The Christian School Secondary Education

Program has been designed for students who wish to teach Bible and other sub­jects in the Christian junior or senior high school. Both are four-year programsand graduates receive the Bachelor of Religious Education degree.

F A L L EN R O LLM EN TFall enrollment at Baptist Bible College

numbers 780. Baptist Bible School of Theology now has a student body of 72.

P A R EN T ’S DAY

Parents of students will have the op­portunity to visit the campus and will be honored at the Fourth Annual Parent’s Day to be held October 20. Events for the day include a Parent-Faculty Recep­tion, a Varsity soccer game, the crowning of the 1979-80 Campus Queen, a buffet dinner, and a dramatic-musical produc­tion.

That all may know God's plan for their lives through His Word

Staff:Rev. Leeland Crotts Mrs. Leeland Crotts Carol M dver Carolyn Renner

shared in:-Visitation -Bible studies -Campus ministry -J.E. Telephone -Shalom Lake Camp -Ohio State Fair -M.A.P. in Israel

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Called To Serve As Associate Pastor

Tom Hopewell

The Southgate Baptist Church of Springfield, Ohio (Rev. John R. Green­ing, Pastor) recently called Mr. Tom Hopewell to serve as their Associate Pastor. Our brother has accepted this call and has already begun his new work.

Pastor Tom is a graduate of Cedar- ville College (Class of ’75) and also, a graduate of Baptist Bible School of Theology, Clarks Summit, Penna. He has a lifetime familiarity with the minis­try having been raised in the home of Dr. and Mrs. William Hopewell. Dr.

“I thank God that I was bom into a lov­ing Christ-centered home. My parents have cared for me and taught me every­thing I should know about living, but most of all they taught me to love God. At the early age of eight, during a week of V.B.S. I accepted the Lord as my per­sonal Savior, and later at Camp Patmos, dedicated my life completely to Him for His service.

“I was born with a bone disease call “Osteognisis Imperfecta” or simply frag­ile bones. I have broken approximately 20 bones, including my back. Several times God has answered our prayers, and to the amazement of doctors miraculouly mended bones almost overnight enough that surgery was not needed the next day. He has also kept me from being seriously injured ro paralyzed.

“I had Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, and have had to wear a back brace for the last two years. God has seen fit to straighten my spine and I am now out of the brace.

“I have been through many trials, but I can always thank God for them because He has a purpose in them and “all things work together for good to them that love God.”

Hopewell has served the Lord in the chaplaincy. Besides this, he and Mrs. Hopewell were missionaries in Chile and the Philippine Islands. Presently Dr. Hopewell is the Executive Administrator for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism.

Brother Tom Hopewell has a lovely wife, Jane. She is a graduate of Indiana University in the field of physical thera­py. Also, she has completed one year of study at the Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit.

The Southgate church is confident the Lord will greatly use this dear couple as they work along with Pastor and Mrs. Greening in ministering to the church and the community. Brother Hopewell’s min­istry as Associate Pastor will center pri­marily in Youth and Visitation.

I would share some of the heartbreak of an unwed mother at our Bethesda Home. She had hopes of marriage . . . now he has forsaken her. Her family tries to be understanding, but it's so difficult . . . so many decisions to make . . Forgiveness? Yes, Godforgives . . . but what is best for my baby? . . . for myself? Friends, we try to help these girls reach the right decisions through regular sound, Bible-based counseling.

For more information, write to: Rev. Donald E. Worch,

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CAMPUS CHATSDear O.I.B. Reader:

1 just want to take a few minutes of your time to tell you about my alma mater, Baptist Bible College of Penn­sylvania.It is difficult to find the right words to express my deep, heartfelt appre­ciation for BBC. It was during my training there that I received my call to Africa. It was there I met the girl who became my wife and partner in the Lord’s work. It was there I re­ceived the very best in Bible educa­tion. It was there the Lord brought into my life classmates who have become precious friends down through the years.Yes, BBC was an outstanding training center then and remains the same today - - a school dedicated to pro­duce pastors, missionaries and other Christian leaders. It is without reser­vation that I recommend BBC to our young people for quality Christian education.For further information on what BBC offers to your young people, write to Mr. Ken Swigart, Baptist

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Bible College, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. An Infor­mation Packet will be sent to you immediately.

Sincerely in Him,

V. Ben Kendrick Deputation Coordinator

Baptist Mid-Missions Cleveland, Ohio

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GLIMPSES of TR U TH from theD ft .G E O ft G E

Timely Words For Sensual UnbelieversA great many things took place during the two years Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea.

Luke does not go into detail regarding this period of time, in the Book of Acts, but the Holy Spirit has moved him to record one particular episode. This incident has to do with Paul’s audience with the governor, Felix, and his wife Drusilla, described in Acts 24:24-26 The governor had spoken with Paul previously, and he was better informed about the Christian movement than most other men in his place might have been. So we may reasonably assume that it was at the request of his wife Drusilla that he summoned Paul to have the apostle speak again concerning “the faith in Christ Jesus” (v. 24). It is true that curiosity may have been the prime motive which initially prompted Drusilla’s request, but it is also true that she had a religious interest in the case of Paul. She had deserted her first husband, but otherwise she was an ardent Jewess. So her religious in­terest also moved her to desire to see and hear this noted apostle whom so many Jewish leaders were determined to put to death.

When asked to expound the Christian faith, Paul did that very thing most gladly, and set it forth before Felix and Drusilla in a most unique and unusual way. There are many most remarkable and significant items that surround this incident. One of them is the fact that here is Felix, who has asked Paul to pre­sent the Gospel, now for once not sitting as judge and governor of the province, but as a hearer only. This is an astounding providence. It is most unlikely that Felix and his beautiful Jewish wife would have even gone to a meeting of Christians to hear the Gospel preached. But now, in the providence and purpose of God, a great teacher of the Christian faith is sent to show them the truth. They are willing to listen, and irrespective of their immoral background and their sensual living, the great hour of grace has come for these two notable figures. Salvation is before them, reaching out to them, with perhaps the greatest preacher of all to explain it to them.

Paul’s presentation is a remarkable one indeed. He did not begin his address with a summons to repent and be saved. He did not speak at once of repentance and remission of sins. It is sometimes said that Paul did begin in this manner, but changed his approach and spoke instead as v. 25 sets forth. This is nothing less than conjecture, and simply is not true. The idea that the Gospel witness must always be given by testifying to the work of repentance at the outset, and that remission of sins cannot be presented until contrition comes is not atall correct. The writer of this study was not saved in such a manner. Either may be present­ed first. There is no set order or proce­dure. The format for exposition of the Christian faith is not unalterably fixed. Paul first set before these two the person and object of faith - Christ Jesus, and the fact that the true Christian faith rests in Him, that personal trust must be placed “into” (ejs) Him. Then he aimed at contrition by expounding the necessity for moral rightness of conduct and this in view of the judgment of God.

Verse 25 tells us that Paul “ reasoned” with Felix and Drusilla. The word trans­lated “ reasoned” is the Greek verb diale- goumenou, the present participle form of dialego, from which we derive the English “dialogue.” Paul engaged in a dialogue with the governor and his wife, and in so-doing, he reckoned and sorted through (dia) their assertions and arguments, drawing them together in his mind, and giving logical (logos, from legs) answers to the generally disputatious speech of Felix and Drusilla. Paul’s discoursing with them took into consideration their

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life, their questionings, and their doubts. In his discussion with them, as he was reasoning with them, Paul brought them face to face with the very three facts they needed most to hear about. Having heard about the faith of which Christ is the center and substance and into whom this faith draws all who believe, now Felix and Drusilla are brought to grips with their own ungodly, lustful lives that are open to the judgment of the righteous God. In this the Holy Spirit has given us a principle of witness to unduly indulgent, carnal-minded non­believers. Somewhere along the line of testimony and counsel they must be brought to face the fact of their own immoral, impure, ungodly way of life.

Paul reckoned through with them concerning righteousness (dikaiosuries). The word “righteousness” here does not refer to justification, but is meant to be taken in combination with the other two terms, “self-control,” and “judg­ment,” which belong to the human plane. It denotes here that moral quality of rightness which receives the approval of the great, divine judge of all men. God judges and declares as right ( or, righteous) man’s conduct, as well as man’s total status in Christ. God has made clear through His revealed Law that He demands rightness (righteous­ness) of living. Could governor Felix and Drusilla face up to that demand? (Cf. Deut. 8:6; Josh. l:8;Ezek. 18:5,9; Micah 6:8).

The apostle also reckoned through w ith them concerning self-control (egkrateias). The word refers to the virtue of one who masters his own desires and passions, especially his sens­ual, lustful appetites. J. A. Lexander (TheActs of the Apostles, Vo. II,P.376) remarks: “Christian doctrine upon these points must have been peculiarly awaken­ing to this Roman’s conscience, as his whole life seems to have been one of un­just tyranny and sensual indulgence...” There is no need to suppose, as some have done, that Paul purposely went out of his way to irritate and gall the con­science of his two hearers, or - as others conjecture - that he expounded the Law and omitted the Gospel. This was not Paul’s way, it was not the apostolic method, it would not have been good, scriptural evangelism. He brought con­viction to Felix and his wife, not by personal invective, but by exposition of the truth, commending itself to every man’s conscience in the sight of God (2 Cor. 4:2). The lives of Felix and Drusilla made very evident the fact that their passions and desires were not being held in check, but were being allowed to

Pastor Guthrie Faith ChristianOrdained

Rev. Harold M. GuthrieA council was called together on

August 7, 1979 for the purpose of ex­amining Brother Harold M. Guthrie as to his conversion, call and qualifications for the gospel ministry.

Brother Guthrie had been pastor of Rocky Fork Baptist Church in Gahanna, Ohio for four (4) years and just recently was called as pastor to the Riley Creek Baptist Church of Bluffton, Ohio.

After examination, the council met in closed session and unanimously decided to recommend to Riley Creek Baptist Church that they proceed with the or­dination of Brother Guthrie.

Ordination service was held August 19, at 7:30 p.m.

run in excess. Usually this is referred to the unlawful marriage of Felix and Drusilla, but it reaches out much farther than to that one illicit, sinful relation­ship. Could these two face God, stand before Him, with conscience corrupted by such vice and impurity?

Finally therefore,Paul reckoned through with them concerning judgment to come (krimatos tou mellontos). This is the judgment for every man both at death and in the day that he must stand before His Maker. Paul laid before Felix and Drusilla the absolute certainty that all life-conduct must be appraised by the eternal God, and the verdict rendered. There comes a reckoning that is in­escapable (tou mellontos, “that about to come”). Sinners always ignore this, do their best to hide this coming judg­ment from their souls, and to thrust it out of the pale of conscience. But they cannot quite accomplish this; it cannot be totally blotted out. To have the truth of this coming judgment clearly pre­sented to sinners is to strike the one vulnerable spot in their souls and con­science. This blow will strike home through the sinner’s armor when others will not, because it brings the sinner to see himself under God’s condem­nation. This brings him to the point of accusing and condemning himself as God condemns him. Too often the preacher does this accusing and condemning, and by doing so arouses in the sinner antag­onism against the preacher and against the Gospel. We must confront sinners with God, Christ, the Gospel - not with ourselves. Paul confronted Felix and Drusilla with righteousness, self-control, and the judgment of God, and not with himself. He did not charge them with specific sins and excesses. He reached their consciences with the judgment of God upon all sin and excess, and without arousing their anger against himself.

The governor became afraid (emphobos genomenos). He fell into a state of fear. Paul’s witness had done its work. It had achieved its end. The fear in Felix was produced by confronting him with God and His demands for right living, self-control, and His certain

School OpensFaith Christian School opened its door

for the first time on September 4. This school is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church, Greenville, Ohio under the direc­tion of Pastor Lloyd Learned.

Preparations, prayer and planning began over a year ago. Mr. Keith Clark, Cedar- ville College, served as school consultant during the summer. Much of the work has been done by our own members, includ­ing making of desks, playground equip­ment and many other things.

Faith Christian School is a traditional school Kindergarten through Seventh Grade. We meet in ample facilities at Faith Baptist Church. Lord willing we plan to add an expansion grade each year.

Faith Christian School is under the direction of Pastor Mark Chandler, Prin­cipal. Applications are available for teachers for 1980-81 school year. Con­tact Pastor Chandler at Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 475, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

judgment. This would lead Felix and Drusilla into (sis) the faith in Christ Jesus. But Felix turned away. He stilled the voice of the Christian witness and thrust away the testimony of the Word of God. He deliberately procrastinated and separated himself from the divine power that had pierced his conscience and was thus laying hold upon him. Here is an outstanding example of a sinner breaking the hold of the Word of God upon his heart and cutting himself off from its power and thus by his own guilt preventing his being saved. To be sure, Felix and Drusilla did it politely, and without anger, and without later reprisals upon Paul. But Felix resolved to never give Paul another opportunity to speak in this manner to his conscience. He took a fatal step, and destroyed him­self. Sinners go to hell by setting them­selves against God, against His revela­tion in Christ Jesus, and the testimony of His Word.

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Sky View RanchFree Our Land Report

SUMMER 1979. Super Summer at Sky- view showed 1124 Ranchers. This includ­ed 138 at our best-ever Family Week. We showed a number of decisions, including 29 for salvation. This summer we rented two weeks, one to a band camp and one to the Bible Baptist Church of Cleveland for an all black week. This gave us a total summer attendance of 1287. In compar­ing this with 1978 we show a net gain of 59. In comparing 1977 with 1978 we show a drop of 350, so we are praii**g - the Lord that we are showing an increase this year.

SKYVIEW RANCH SPONSORED RE­TREATS. These are all excellent retreats. Plan on attending! .October 5-6—Couples Retreat-$25 per couple.October 19-20—Mother/Daughter—Parent $ 13, Teen-$ 12, Ages 7-12-$9, Ages 4-6-S5 November 9-10-Father/Son-Cost the same as Mother/Daughter.November 30-December 1—Teens—Come and be challenged by PROCLAMATION (Jim, Del & Mike)—preaching the Word with music and puppets ALL RETREATS BEGIN WITH REGIS­TRATION FRIDAY EVENING FROM 7-9 WITH ACTIVITIES AND LATE SNACK TIME! — Three meals on Satur­day. Leave the Ranch by 6 P.M.There will be a Retreat for Teens—Janu­ary 4-5 and February 29-March 1-next year. Also, one for Juniors—March 7-8. These will cost $13 per person. Send: $5 per person to reserve a place.

OPEN RENTAL WEEKS AT SKYVIEW RANCH ate as follows:September and October—full November 23-24 December 7-8, 14-15,21-22 February 22-23 March 14-15,21-22, 28-29 April 4-5, 1 1-12, 18-19

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The Camp Administrator is available for Ranch presentations or pulpit supply. Please write or call the Ranch. Rev. Wil­liam F. Russell, Skyview Baptist Camp, Route 6, Box '115, Millersburg, Ohio- 44654. Phone (216)674-7511.

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Returns To The Pastorate

After serving as Director of Develop­ment for 15 years, Rev. Lee Turner has decided to leave Cedarville College and return to the pastorate.

During his tenure, he saw the college expand its facilities to include a number of new dorms, a new library, science center and the James T. Jeremiah Chapel. He has seen the development office grow from a one-man job to a staff of 12.

With the growth of the college, Brother Turner said, the administrative responsi­bilities have increased, taking him further away from contact with people in sup­porting churches. That’s something diffi­cult for a man who says, “I’m a preacher at heart. I love the Word; I love the people .”

Mr. Turner authored the book Con- Ifrttious Evangelism in the Local Church and taught a class in Personal Evangelism at the college for nine years.

In addition to his duties at the college, Turner is president of the Association of Institutional Development Officers, a pro­fessional organization for development officers from Christian colleges.

Bedford Youth Pastor Going To Zambia

On July 31. 1979. Rev. John and Penny Jackson were appointed by Evangelical Baptist Missions to serve in Zambia. Africa. On that same night. Dr. Kenneth Muck, Sr., read the announcement of their appointment and John's.resignation as Youth Pastor of Bible Baptist Church to a very excited congregation. The church was sorry to lose a Youth Pastor, but glad to gain a missionary family.

John and Penny, along with 19 others, attended the largest candidate school in the history of the mission from July 16-31. After two full weeks of intensive study at the Kokomo headquarters, can­didates were appointed to serve with EBM in the fields of France, Mali, Niger, Scotland, Sweden and Zambia.

Those attending came from a variety of backgrounds. There were MK's, two peace corps volunteers who discovered their need of Christ through the witness of missionaries in Africa, a medical doc­tor, nurses, a school teacher, pastors, and four who had experience in a summer Map program. Their academic achieve­ments include not only graduation from college, but some with earned Masters and Doctorates.

Each has been recommended by his or her local church. The ministry of deputa­tion is before them with its joys and sorrows. They would appreciate your prayer interest and concern. A list of their names and addresses is available by writing: Evangelical Baptist Missions. Box 2225, Kokomo, Indiana 46901.

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