AN EDITORIAL

I HE APO STLE PETER was o n e o f th e o u ts ta n d in g

preachers of the Early Church. At Pentecost it was Peter who de­livered a bold sermon which re­sulted in the conversion of 3,000. But this is not his only recorded sermon, for in the first half of the Acts of the Apostles we have eight sermons which the apostle delivered. Besides this we have the two letters which he wrote, and most all are agreed that the Gospel of Mark reflects the thoughts and experiences of the apos tle Peter as he reca lled the life of Jesus.

The m essage o f the Early Church centered around two pri­mary facts. First there was the fact of sin. Romans 3:23 declares, “ For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” The early Christians felt the worst that could befall a person was sin.

The second great fact which they proclaimed was that men could be delivered from the pow­er and do m in io n o f s in — men could be made “ dead to sin.” Men were sinners, and with sin the seeds of death had been sown in every life. But this new faith preached the boundless possibilities of new life in Christ. Christ risen was the central note in their declaration, and with the living Christ there was deliver­ance from the power of sin. Men could be dead to sin and alive unto God.

The apostle Peter presented Jesus as the fu lfillm ent of all of

Israel’s hopes. Israel had long looked fo r the C h ris t, G o d ’s Promised One. When evil days came and Israel was trodden un­der foot by other nations, wistful eyes looked for His coming and loyal hearts took com fort in this expectation. But when He came He was not recognized. At one time during His early m inistry He would have been accepted. But His death confirm ed the fact that all the hopes of Israel were bound up with Jesus Christ of Nazareth. They saw in His death and resur­rection the fact that He had died for lost Israel.

Peter also saw that Christ was the hope of the world. It was a great leap for the Jewish mind to bridge the chasm which sepa­rated them from the other peo­ples and nations of the world. Peter was the first to make this step. At Joppa he received the r e v e l a t i o n t h a t w h a t G o d cleansed was no longer cerem o­nially unclean to the Jewish mind. After this revelation it was easy to make the next step of taking the gospel to Cornelius, the Gentile, and his household.

Peter preached Christ because he believed in the redemptive power of the Cross—“ Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree” (1 Peter 2:24). He also preached Christ because he knew that Jesus was alive. Re­peatedly he emphasized the pow­er and activity of the risen Christ. The power manifested at Pente­cost was the power put forth by “ th is Jesus w hom God hath raised up.” His whole argument for our endurance of suffering and hardship was based on the fact that Christ lives, and if we endure we shall someday see Him.

Finally, Peter conceived Jesus as “ being by the right hand of God exalted.” In 1 Peter 1:3-4 he declares what this hope means to the Christian—“ an inheritance in­corruptib le, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.” The Christian of that day conceived of Jesus as exa lte d , ru lin g , re ig n in g , and com ing again someday for His own.

This is also our hope and con­fidence today! □

PETER'S PREACHING OF CHRISTTHE MESSAGE CENTERED AROUND TWO PRIMARY FACTS:SIN AND DELIVERANCE

by G enera l S uper in tenden t Orvil le W . Jenk ins

HERALD OF HOLINESS

by NEIL E. HIGHTOWER

Camerique

LIKE A STONE CAST INTO A POND, SO THE INFLUENCE OF DEEDS DONE . . . IMPACTS THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

I IKE A STO NE cast into a pond, so the influence of 1 J deeds done through design or by chance im ­

pacts the lives o f others for good or ill with a rippling effect.

Influence has some sense o f sovereignty about it, for once a decision is released we can neither control the results nor recall the deed. The results can be disowned, but responsibility does not cease thereby. The results can be disowned, but not denied. If they are negative or evil, they can be forgiven as persons are forgiven, but not undone.

Illustration o f the power o f influence certainly comes home to one with real force at a gathering such as the 1980 General Assembly. Meeting persons anew, after years o f separation, and hearing them recall a statement made, or a song sung, which left a lasting impression in their mind of which you were unaware, underscores the power of influence.

In the June 9 issue o f M acleans, a Canadian mag­azine, another apt illustration of this principle appeared. Under the caption “ Apology from an Athe­ist,” reporter William Lowther recalled the contro­versial U.S. Supreme Court decision that removed Bible reading and prayer from the public schools. In 1963, M adalyn Murray O ’Hair, on behalf o f her 17- year-old son W illiam, had petitioned the Court to redress his rights.

In M ay, 1980, 34-year-old William Murray wrote

NEIL E. H IG HTOW ER is p res id en t o f Canadian Naza- rene College in W innipeg, Manitoba.

an apology in the Baltimore Sun, acknowledging that the court case was a mistake. He said: “ It is only by a return to our traditional values and our faith in God that we will be able to survive as a people. If it were within my personal power to help to return this nation to its rightful place by placing God back in the classroom, I would do so.”

The social and spiritual changes he and his mother set in motion are now intertwined in the American fabric. They will continue to make ripples in the national “ pond” for a long time. Of course, these two are not alone responsible. Judges and lawyers, liberal churches, and secular and materialistic citizens bear a share of the blame. The stark, awesome reality is that this influence can’t be recalled by an apology. While we should rejoice in the radical change it repre­sents, should it not cause us to examine the power of our influence? Should we not consider that the in­fluence of our actions often exceeds the original intent o f their direction? Influence is multiplied because other wills are affected and incorporated in the spiral; and social dynamics, once set in motion, transcend the initial motivation.

On everything we touch each of us leaves finger­prints. No two fingerprints are alike, and these are the personal “ printing press” of every individual. St. Paul referred to his signature as the mark by which the Early Church could distinguish a genuine letter from a counterfeit. In another sense, we may say that everything we touch bears our influence. A part of us is com municated and crystallized in every action we take. □

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C o n trib u ting E d ito rs :

HERALD 0f HOLINESS

W. E. M cC U M B ER , Editor in Chief IVAN A. B EA LS, Office Editor M A BEL A D A M SO N , Editorial Assistant

V. H. LEW IS • ORVILLE W . JEN KIN S CHARLES H. STRICKLAND • EUGENE L. STOW E W ILL IA M M . GREATHOUSE • JER ALD D. JO H N S O N

G eneral Superin tenden ts, Church of th e Nazarene

Cover Photo: by R ich a rd P a rke r

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IN T H I S I S S U EPETER’S PREA CHING OF C H R IS T ..................................... 2

General Superintendent (Jrville W. Jenkins

THE POW ER OF OUR IN F L U E N C E ........................................3N eil E. H ightow er

LETTERS ........................................................................................ 4

EACH DAY IS A PREC IO US G IF T ..........................................5Enid Kavanagh

THE G UNS OF G E T T Y S B U R G ................................................ 6D. W. Hildie

M IS S IO N A R Y FOR A FEW M IN U T E S ................................... 7M arcia L. M itch ell

A CALL FOR R E N E W A L ............................................................. 8Dallas Baggett

NAZARENE ROOTS:EXPLORING NEW M IN IS T R IE S .............................................. 9

THE WAY OF THE C R O S S ................................ .................... 10J. C. Leatherm an

TO REC TIFY THE F A L L ........................................................... 11Poem J. K enneth Grider

W HAT JES U S’ LOVE M EANS TO M E ................................. 12H elps to Holy Living G. W eatherley

C O N TR A STS ................................................................................13Poem B etty R eber

SET AM O NG P R IN C E S ............................................................ 13B ook B rief Grace Dawson

W HEN GOD D O ESN ’T A N S W E R .......................................... 14R obert Branson

G O D’S V IE W .................................................................................. 15Frances Sim pson

THE C H R IS T IA N AND W E A L T H ...........................................16B ud R eedy

HEART H O L IN E S S ............................................................. . 17Forrest W. Nash

HOW DO YOU HANDLE YOUR A G E ? ..................................18Anna B elle Laughbaum

BY ALL M E A N S ........................................................................... 20‘ 7 7 / B e T h ere !" Rosa L. Halbruner

IN THE N E W S ................................................................................21NEW S OF R E L IG IO N ................................................................ 30ANSW ER C O R N E R .....................................................................31LATE NEW S ..................................................................................34THE ED ITO R ’S S T A N D P O IN T ...............................................35

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A N S W E R C O R N E R F IR S TI love the Hera ld of Holiness

and read it through, but I turn to the “ Answer Corner” first. It has helped me many times with my own questions, the latest con­cerning a scripture basis for or against cremation. I thoroughly read and enjoy all the articles. I want to thank you. God bless you.

Mrs. Arl ie Ward Delaware, Ohio

IN T E R E S T IN IN T E R E S TI would like to add my little bit

to your answer concerning usury, in the April 1 issue. In making a study of the word usury in both Testaments, or in both the He­brew and the Greek, I find usury to mean just interest (not neces­sarily excessive and oppressive interest). But I also found some

scripture that seemed to clear up the m atte r. Many peop le , it seems, have never found or no­ticed D eu te ronom y 23:19-20. Read both verses as this is some of the Law God was giving to His people through Moses.

It seems from reading these two verses, as well as others, that God was teaching His people to be a great family with brotherly love toward one another as well as becoming a great nation. You will note from this scripture that they were not forbidden to re­ceive interest from a stranger (a non-Israelite) but only from their brethren.

I hope this will help to clear up this subject for some people and we can go ahead and loan our money out with interest. Remem­

ber we are not living now under the old Law of Moses, but many of us would be “strangers within the gates.”

D. J. Snyder Carl Junction , M issour i

A H A P P Y R E A D E RYour Herald of Holiness just

gets better and better.Not only do I find it excellent

reading material, but several of the front covers I tape on the refrigerator in my kitchen, so my family can all share it. I also clip the little poems, etc., which have meaning for me. I work in a nurs­ing home, and several clippings were taken there, and received many comments.

I’m not Nazarene, but I receive your magazine from my brother,

(C o n tin u e d on p a g e 20)

HERALD OF HOLINESS

EachDay

PreciousGift by ENID KAVANAGH

did not really claim heal­ing, but I gave myself into G od ’s hands for His will to be done in me.

I had the X rays and went for the results. My doctor had the films of the bone scan and the X rays

and examined them closely. He told me, “ These X rays do not confirm the bone scan findings. There is nothing there.” I was able to tell him that God had touched me and he, a God-fearing man, agreed in his conservative way. But I knew I had my own personal miracle.

However, within the next two or three weeks we discovered further node involvement and the hor­mone treatment was discontinued. He took my case to a group of cancer specialists and among other cases examined, mine was considered one which would respond to a new drug which had just been released to the doctor in charge of Clinical Science at the University of Queensland. It was prescribed for me and all this year my doctor has personally obtained it for me from his colleague. I am the only patient in this big public hospital who is receiving this treatment. I have had no unpleasant side effects and I receive it free of charge. How God has cared for every detail!

Why didn’t He take the entire malignancy away? I now accept that He did what the doctors could not do for me and then left me in their hands. I have learned that each day is a precious gift and that God provides my daily needs. Just at the time I needed it, this drug became available, and because I am re­sponding well the doctors are encouraged and one day someone else will benefit too.

I have steadily regained full health and am busy in the Lord’s service. I am constantly grateful to God for my good health and for this good year just past. I am excited about the year ahead and content that G od’s way is the best way. My times are in His hands. When He is ready to take me home to heaven, I am ready to go— in whatever way He sees best. □

ENID K A V A N A G H lives in Brisbane, Austra lia , an d is a m e m b e r o f o u r C o orp a roo church.

GOD has been good to me. Just a year

ago I faced an uncertain future. I was recovering from surgery for the re­moval o f two small tu­mors, and pathology tests had shown that these were signs of a recurrence of cancer for which I had under­gone major surgery and radiotherapy eight years before.

The doctor recommended that I begin a course of hormone therapy and arranged for me to have a bone scan. The scan was done a few days before the annual district assembly convened. The results of the scan were not good. There were two places in my lower spine which were affected and I was to have further X rays to determine just how the malignancy had spread. The doctors answered my questions and dis­cussed the situation with me and I understood that the malignancy had “ escaped the control” after these good years and was being carried by the bloodstream to other parts of my body. I now had lymph node involvement.

I was able to attend some of the assembly sessions, including the healing service conducted on Sunday afternoon under the leadership o f Dr. Orville W. Jenkins. I knelt with many others at the altar that afternoon and shared the wonderful sense o f G od’s presence as the elders gathered and began to pray, laying hands on the seekers and believing God. As Dr. Jenkins anointed me, he prayed for my healing and promised the Lord that I would serve Him with my whole being should He heal me. M y heart cried out, “ Yes, Lord,” and I was conscious of a sweet surge o f joy and wonder through my body. Gratitude for the presence o f God overwhelmed me. I dared not ask for any but good years. I had com e to terms with the medical prognosis and there was peace in my heart. I

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by D. W. HILDIE

THE GUNS OF GETTYSBURG

FIFTEEN THOUSAND gray-clad men marched in parade-ground array to face the guns of their blue-uniformed brothers on a beautiful July morning

in 1861. For many of those men, it was the last light of day they ever saw.

As the Confederate forces drew within sight of the Union army, they could no doubt see the cannon which were loaded with lethal charges of grapeshot and they must have been aware of the breastworks behind which the riflemen waited. Still they marched on, and when their com manding officer gave the order, they charged, with flags flying and fifers and drummers sounding the beat, to face the scvthelike blasts of artillery and rifle fire.

The national cemetery at Gettysburg has several burial places where small, white stones bear a single number, and a larger stone at the end of the plot bears the simple legend: “ Unknown D ead.”

What passed through the minds of those men as they answered the call to charge the Union position? Did they not see the cannon? And were they not aware of the enemy soldiers whose rifle fire would surely mean death for them? There is but one answer, and it lies in the word commitment.

That same word describes the attitude of our Lord as He faced Calvary, knowing the agonies He would suffer there. He faced the utter humiliation of being stripped to hang before public gaze. He would be labeled a com mon criminal, and die a death so hor­rible that Roman law prohibited crucifixion of any citizen of Rome.

That same word, com mitm ent, also describes the attitude of millions o f saints who have heard the words first spoken to the disciples just before Jesus left them. On the night of the day in which Jesus had

O . W . HILDIE is a com m iss ion ed evangelis t in the Church o f the Nazarene. He makes his hom e in Chey­enne, Wyoming.

risen from the tom b, the disciples were together be­hind closed doors. Jesus came, and greeted them with the word, “ Peace,” and then ordered them (and us) to a life of anything but peace, saying, “ As my Father hath sent me, so send I you .”

His charge has caused missionaries to bid farewell to family and friends, to comforts and conveniences o f civilization, and journey to the ends of the earth to minister and often to die. In the spirit of this charge, men braved Canadian prairie blizzards and wilder­ness terrors in order to establish churches. No hard­ship was too great, no sacrifice too demanding. They expected no fixed salary or remuneration for their services. They were often mocked and sometimes per­secuted, but they had heard their Master say, “ As I have been sent, so send I you .”

That call o f Jesus was not intended for a little handful of martyrs in the first century only. The com mon denominator of discipleship for any age of history has always been the same: “ If any man will com e after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow m e.” Obedience to His call re­quires the renunciation of self-seeking and ease-tak­ing. It demands a dedication like that o f those Civil War soldiers, who were so com m itted to their cause and so obedient to their com mander that even life was not to be treasured above duty!

Two things have characterized these heroes of the Church. First of all, as one reads biographical sketches or knows the story of their lives, there was a time in each o f their lives when, in a spiritual crisis after their conversion, they made a com plete sur­render o f their own wills. Call it com m itm ent, con ­secration, or whatever, it adds up to the fact that from the very depths of their being, they experienced the same thing Paul expressed when he wrote, “ I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live . . (Gala­tians 2:20). Such an experience demands a com m it­ment which is so com plete and selfless that the

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anguish involved in making it comes to resemble death. Indeed, Scripture describes it in just those terms!

But there is no amount of human effort, sacrifice, or com m itm ent which by itself can guarantee the supernatural, miracle-working power which is al­ways necessary for achieving G od ’s purposes. When He gave that handful o f disciples the “ Great C om ­mission” to establish a church which would survive the punishments o f the first century and the atheism, agnosticism, formalism, and materialism o f our present day, Jesus knew that mere human com m it­ment was not enough. That is why He concluded His charge to them with the words: “ Receive ye the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit is the source of the power by which, as we read in the Book of Acts, the sick were healed, the dead raised, prison doors m iracu­lously opened, and a flaming message o f evangelism swept across the pagan world.

This total com m itm ent is not limited only to the missionary or the pastor within the church. It would be unfair for God to exact that kind of self-sacrifice from one minority group within the congregation, and then say to all the rest o f the Christian com ­munity, “ Take it easy; find a task which is con­venient for you to perform and do it.” The demands o f the Cross fall equally upon the layman and the one called to full-time service! A host of unpaid, unsung Sunday School teachers and officers, church treasurers, even church janitors, have sacrificially given of themselves in the performance of the task to which they have been called and for which they possess God-given talents. Such lay service is a re­sponse to duty beyond human understanding or compensation.

Nor is this service o f the Cross a drab, dull, joyless life o f self-denial and privation. Paul and Silas, cruelly abused and shut in a Philippian jail, are far from objects of pity. In spite of their pain, insecurity, and misery, at the dark hour of midnight they broke into songs o f praise. No amount of money can pur­chase the thrill o f knowing God has used you as a channel through which to pour His power to heal a shattered life, mend a broken home, or bring a stray­ing prodigal back to his Father’s house!

In just three days of fighting at Gettysburg, the Confederate army lost 28,000 out of 75,000 men, and the Union forces lost 23,000 out o f 88,000. Many of them were buried in com m on graves and are un­known to this day. While there may be and must be tragic losses in the army of our Lord, not one of His soldiers is unknown or forgotten! There are no “ D is­tinguished Service” medals given to the soldiers of the Cross now, but a great day is coming, beyond earth’s trumpets and battles, when the Commander in Chief will review His troops in their triumphal parade. Just to be there and be a part of that great throng will be com pensation so rich as to make any earthly awards seem as cheapest tinsel. □

M issio n aryFOR A FEW MINUTES

by MARCIA L. MITCHELL

COULD YOU read this for me, please?” The elderly missionary handed me his little stack

o f mail.It was Friday afternoon and as church secretary I

was busier than usual. I was putting the finishing touches on Sunday’s bulletin; there were still two let­ters to be typed before the pastor went out of town; and a ladies’ com mittee wanted help with their pro­gram. I just didn’t have time to stop and read aloud his personal mail, too. He lived in such a world of yesterdays. Couldn’t he remember how busy and tired secretaries could be?

I had typed so much today that my fingers ached.I just wanted to go home and close my eyes for a few minutes.

Then I caught a glimpse of his hands— five gnarled fingers balancing on the end of a cane; the other five trembling slightly, outstretched with the letters. His hands were tired, too, from years of serving on foreign soil. Yet I knew they still folded in prayer for those who were serving God.

A glance at his face showed sweetly trusting eyes behind heavy glasses that were a mere formality now. Those eyes had wept over human suffering far beyond anything I could imagine. When they closed it was more often to intercede for souls than to sleep.

Ashamed of my selfishness, I was glad that he had not seen the hesitation in my eyes. I reached for the tissue-thin, air-mailed letters with curious post­marks. I could stay late to finish the bulletin. For these next few minutes I would be a missionary, serving where God needed me most, just like the beautiful example in front of me. □

MARCIA L. MITCHELL is a m e m b e r o f the Walla Walla, Washington, Church o f the Nazarene.

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WE N A Z A R E N E S , an d many other Christians, are awakening to the need for a re­

newal in our personal lives, our local churches, and our worldwide denominations. We are not back­slidden or backsliding. Yet our hearts hunger for a renewal of G od ’s power and presence. Great needs exist in the areas o f spirit, standards, and stewardship. Let’s think about these, one by one.

W e need a renewal of Spirit .The Bible teaches two distinct,

definite works o f divine grace: be­ing born of the Spirit and being baptized with the Spirit. As a sinner I can be justified freely. As a believer I can be sanctified whol­ly-

No preacher or teacher among us will proclaim anything less or other than the two crises. But beyond the crisis experience is the challenge of holy living. It is here that we need continual renewals of the Spirit. The baptism with the Spirit is recorded in chapter two of Acts. The first renewal mentioned is recorded in chapter four, just two short chapters and a few days later. This principle and practice are repeated throughout the New Testament. The theo­logian calls this the doctrine of renewal. It is true to Scripture and everyday living. We must, as sanctified Christians, have renew­als, fresh anointings, and innu­merable infillings.

If the early Christians needed renewals o f G od’s Spirit, how much more do we! If they were effective only when so anointed, can we experience true church growth and conquest unless en­dued with G od’s presence and power?

We may know the mechanics and vocab u la ry regarding the church’s ongoing, but mighty and many conversions will not result without true conviction and gen­uine repentance.

Those who receive renewals are joyful, vibrant, contagious! May God send to all our ministers and laymen, and to our Christian

DALLAS B AG G ETT is a Nazarene e lde r who has served as pastor, d is t r i c t s u p e r in te n d e n t , a n d n o w does evangelis tic work. He lives in Decatur, A labama.

friends in other churches, a renew­al o f the Holy Spirit— now and often!

W e need a renewal of stan­dards.

Let’s pray and work for a stan­dard of excellence. In a world where many no longer take pride in their work or lives, let us strive for quality and put a premium on excellence. Should we not raise high the Christian standard re­garding m odesty , m ateria lism , and motivation?

Since God has spoken about modesty (1 Tim othy 2:9), we have a mandate to speak and write on the subject. Someone, somewhere, needs to speak positively for m od­

esty. G od ’s holy children are free people and not prisoners of the craze for social approval. W e re­vere our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and refuse to dishonor them to accom m odate the fash­ions of the day. Let us adorn our­selves with “ a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price” (1 Peter 3:4).

Again, since God addresses the subject of materialism (Matthew 6:24), let us insist upon holding the things of this world lightly. Affluence, though not evil o f itself, can destroy us. The love of money can damn those who have much or none of it if their affections are set on it. God must be first in all our relationships, on the Sabbath Day

and every day o f the week. He comes ahead o f our work, com fort, home, family, and ourselves.

M otivation is necessary to in­duce action among all intelligent people. I grow concerned if, in a few places, we resort to secondary motivation. In some instances our zeal for increased attendance may have led us to extremes. W e’ve brought in big-nam e entertainers, sports figures, singing groups. The giveaway craze has infiltrated a few’ places. Peer pressure and fear tactics may have been the occa ­sional stimuli. But a renewal of the Holy Spirit will enable us to worship, work, and witness be­cause we love God and want to

share Him. Then we are happier and more effective.

Another standard that merits renewal is evangelism. No one in his right mind suggests we can legislate it. Nor should we allow ourselves to feel that we must choose between mass and personal evangelism. G od ’s plan has always embraced both approaches. Per­sonal evangelism must becom e a way of life for all o f us because o f an inner com pulsion. W e need more (not less) and better revivals. Old-fashioned altar services with people praying through to genuine victory must be the norm and not the exception.

Let us not substitute a social, recrea tion a l, en terta in m en t, or

A CALL FORRENEWAL

OF SPIRIT • OF STANDARDS AND OF STEWARDSHIP

by DALLAS BAGGETT

HERALD OF HOLINESS

Russell V . DeLong (r.) during h is y e a r s as “ S h o w e r s o f B lessing” speaker. The radio studio (above) during a re­cording session for the Spanish broadcast, “ La Hora Nazare- n a .” T h e 1957 “ Show ers of B lessing” choir (far r.).

N A Z A R E N E

ROOTS

EXPLORING NEW MINISTRIESAfter W orld War II, the Church of the Nazarene

was increasingly challenged to present a personal gospel through the technical complexities of mass media. This challenge has been met with the same vitality which stirred earlier Nazarenes to build our present schools, missions, and publishing house. Perhaps the first movement in this direction was a memorial proposed by the Kansas City District to the General Assembly in 1944:

“ Resolved, That whereas the founders of our church saw the importance of the printed page as a medium of propanganda and established a pub­lishing house . . . and since radio has become a medium of prom otion equal to, if not greater than,

the printed page . . . this Assembly shall create a Department of Radio and Television Broadcasting . . (Journal of the Eleventh General Assembly,p. 60).

On June 24, 1945, the Nazarene Radio League broadcast its first “ Showers of Blessing” program to 37 radio stations. By 1975, “ Showers of Blessing” could be heard over 640 radio stations, while “ La Hora Nazarena,” a Spanish program begun in 1953, could be heard on 696 stations. Two other programs were being pioneered in Portuguese and French. Today the Church of the Nazarene has additional worldwide ministries in television, motion picture films, filmstrips, and audio tapes. □

— STEVE COOLEY, Church Arch iv is t

building program for evangelism. Let our buildings be adequate but not elaborate. We impress few, if any, people by an elaborate ar­chitecture and high-church atm o­sphere.

W e need a renewal of steward­ship.

The tithe is the Lord’s. It is holy unto Him (Leviticus 27:30). His tithe may be in my billfold or bank account, but it is still His. This is a basic scriptural concept we must acknowledge. The tithe is the tenth (Leviticus 27:32). God has told us plainly where to pay the tithe. According to M alachi 3:10, He demands and honors and needs storehouse tithing. W e believe the storehouse is the treasury of the lo­

cal church to which we go or be­long. The TV evangelist, the so- called club, the church college, the missionary project, the hospital, and other causes may appeal for an offering, but all the tithe be­longs to God and is to be brought into the storehouse.

None of us seriously expects to be a partner with the Almighty unless we accept and practice this scriptural precept o f stewardship. The temptation to take G od’s tithe and spend it for our needs is ever with us. It will increase as inflation skyrockets and everyday living costs soar. Our personal and family needs are genuine and legi­timate. There will be more and more pressure for us to take what

belongs to God and use it for human demands.

God blesses those who tithe. He does not necessarily prosper them in financial matters. The chances of blessing are 100 percent. The chances of prosperity are good, even encouraging, but not abso­lute.

O Lord, renew Thy people in the midst of the years and fears. Breathe a fresh anointing of Thy Spirit upon us. Enable us to ap­propriate better Thy infinite re­sources. Help us lift high the stan­dards that really count. M ake us good stewards of all we have. Then will we be strong and do exploits, and we shall teach others Thy way. Amen. □

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CALVARY W AS NO ACCIDENT. It was not theresult o f clever political maneuvering on the

part of Jewish leaders, nor yet of Pilate’s dereliction of duty. Neither did it happen because Jesus’ follow­ers panicked and tied in a moment of crisis. Nothing in history was more deliberately planned or more carefully approached.

Even though Pilate betrayed his trust as a gover­nor representing Roman justice, he could have had no power at all against Jesus, were it not given him from above (John 19:11). And although His disciples fled, He could have called 12 legions o f angels (Matthew 26:53), but then how could the Scripture have been fulfilled (Matthew 26:54)?

O f old the prophets had told of this very event. God spoke to Eve of the bruised heel of “ the seed of the wom an.” Abraham assured Isaac that “ God will provide himself a sacrifice.” Isaiah saw the suffering Messiah “ brought as a lamb to the slaughter.”

Every sacrificial lamb offered in the Old Testa­ment foreshadowed this momentous event until fi­nally in the New Testament we hear from the lips of John, “ Behold, the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin o f the world.”

Even before creation, this was G od’s contingency plan should man fall into sin. The Revelator sees in

J.C. LEA THE RM AN pastors the Church o f the Naza- rene in Milan, Illinois.

heaven “ a Lamb slain from the foundation o f the world.”

Jesus himself was not taken by surprise. On more than one occasion He told His disciples that He would be betrayed into the hands o f sinners and would be crucified. Once Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Him concerning his decease which He should accom plish at Jerusalem.

Thus the way o f the Cross was a long road be­ginning in antiquity, planned in the counsel of an all-wise and loving Father, and faithfully trod by the Son o f Man.

He recognized the Father’s will, saying that “ God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son . . .” Near the end, He prayed in the very shadow of the Cross and said, “ If it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.” He prayed the second time, saying, “ If this cup may not pass away from me except I drink it, thy will be done." Apparently, it was not the Father’s will, for He drank the bitter cup. Not only did He recognize the Father’s will, but He was perfectly willing to accept it and be a part of its fulfillment.

When the time came, He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, even though His disciples warned of possible danger there. In the Garden, he resolutely chose the Father’s will rather than His own, and the Cross became more apparent, and soon the weight of that Cross which He bore upon His heart would be

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transferred to His shoulder. Never once did He turn from the responsibility— the steps of the Savior led inexorably from the manger to the Cross. He knew that by no other means could a soul be saved. “ The good shepherd,” He had said, “ giveth his life for the sheep.” After His resurrection, He told His disciples that it behooved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead so that repentance and remission of sins could be preached in His name among all nations.

Satan had once offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and the glory o f them in exchange for worship. This was said to be a temptation to Jesus— he wanted all the kingdoms o f the world. Here was a way to obtain them without a cross. The other way involved suffering, for afterward He would tell His followers that if He were “ lifted up” He would draw all men unto Him. Also, He said that if a corn of wheat fell into the ground and did not die, it would abide alone, but if it died, it would produce a har­vest. He realized that if He gained the kingdoms of the world but lost the souls of men. His would be an empty gain and a hollow victory. His enemies were right— He saved others, himself He could not save. He did not com e to save himself, but rather to seek and to save the lost.

And because He was obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross, God also has highly exalted Him and given Him a name which is above every name, “ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11).

The way o f the Cross was a way of death and in­

famy to those who had traveled that road before, but the Savior turned it into a symbol of honor and a means of salvation to all who will accept Him. Today that cross is lifted high above countless edifices that call men to come and hear the truth that saves. In the words of the old hymn, “ The way of the Cross leads hom e.” We who have come to Him with our sin- burdened lives have come to truly “ cherish the old rugged cross.”

Another great hymn of the church comes to mind: M ust Jesus bear the cross alone,

And all the world go free?No, there's a cross for everyone,

And th ere ’s a cross for me.Ours is not the Cross of redemption. Only Christ

could bear that Cross. Ours is spoken of in the next verse of that hymn:

The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free;

And then go home my crown to wear,For there's a crown for me.

This thought is confirmed by what Jesus said, “ If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23).

May I, His follower, like Him, accept the Father’s will and take up my cross, the cross of consecrated service. If the way o f cross-bearing seems difficult at times, we may find help by looking to Jesus, “ the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of G od” (Hebrews 12:2).

Without the cross, there is no crown— for Jesus or for us. □

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TO RECTIFY THE FALLChrist d ied outside the gate

To rectify the Fall;He su ffe red on that Cross

To sanctify us all.

He opened up the w a yFor G o d to grant His grace

To every o n e w h o yieldsT h rou gh o u t the human race.

Unlim ited in goal,He died fo r everyone,

To see the sin in us Im partedly undone.

He su ffered so that G odC ou ld pardon those w ho plead,

A n d cleanse A d a m ic sinW hen w e perceive our need.

I f G o d had granted graceW ithout Christ 's pa infu l cross,

W e ’d not have seen that sin Is w orse than any dross.

But as it is, w e see That sin is sin indeed,

A n d w e w ill praise our G od That from it w e are freed.

- ] . K E N N E T H G R ID E RK ansas C ity , M isso u r i

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W h A T J e s u s ' L o v e M e a n s t o M e

A VISITOR once asked an elderly lady what she . reckoned her greatest blessing in life. W ith­out hesitation she replied: “ For 40 years I enjoyed

the love of one of the finest men who ever lived.”I can say more than that. I enjoy the love of the

only perfect Man who has ever lived, Jesus Christ.He explained His capacity to love when He said:

“ As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you” (John 15:9). Jesus is G od’s own Son, His only Son, so G od’s love for Him, the greatest in the universe, is a mighty torrent of love poured out by one M em ber of the Godhead to another. God the Father’s love that comes to Jesus is pure, tender, strong, perfect, and everlasting. Jesus’ love for me is the same in quality and in magnitude. It is unbelievably deep. It is so deep that I have no measuring instrument that will tell me how deep it is.

He loves me though I have no compelling qualities to attract His love to me. He loves me though I am unworthy of His love. In darker moments I may won­der who loves me, but I know He does. He loves me though I have sinned deeply. The only explanation of such love lies in the Lover.

Jesus’ love for me will never slacken or lapse. It is not impulsive, emotional, or variable. It is constant so I can depend on it every day. It is an eternal love, knowing neither beginning nor end. It is so powerful that nothing can prevail against it. It is always pres­ent so there is no condition in my life where it does not show itself. It is a knowing love, so it reaches down to the deepest needs of my spirit.

Love can be measured by the sacrifice it will make for the benefit of the one who is loved. Jesus said, “ Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Yet at Calvary, Jesus did more than that for me. It was while I was a sinner, indeed, while I was His enemy, that Jesus died for me (Romans 5:8). Having already done so much for me, I am sure He will never forsakeme.

We can be sure that the person who truly loves us will know all essential details about us. Jesus said He called His own sheep by name (John 10:3). We hear Him saying: “ Simon, Sim on” (Luke 23:31);

G. WEATHERLEY is a free-lance writer f rom Norwich, England.

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“ M ary” (John 20:16). He calls me by name when He speaks to me.

Jesus shows His love for me by praying to the Father for me. I hear Him interceding for me as I read John 17. “ Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word” (v. 20). Many links have been forged in the chain between the apostles and me, yet I am in that unbreakable chain. So important is Jesus’ inter­cession just now, that He lives for the purpose of making it (Hebrews 7:25).

How valuable is this intercession for me! Unless I am faced with a crisis I cannot resolve by my own efforts, I am not as keen to pray to God, even for myself, as I ought to be. I get slack and may go many hours without even thinking about God or my need of Him. While I deeply regret such slackness, all is not lost. Jesus Christ has been praying for me, whether I felt like praying or thought to pray. Well before m id­night I get tired and need to sleep. Jesus never gets tired. He never stops praying because I am asleep. Indeed it is my great joy to awake in the morning, knowing that while I have been sleeping, He has been praying for me.

Jesus has special subjects in His intercession. He knows my weaknesses and how difficult I find it to overcome them. He also knows that the devil is aware of these weaknesses and will aim to bring about my fall by attacking me at my weakest spot. Jesus intercedes for me and the devil’s power is kept in check, so that he cannot tem pt me too deeply or for too long.

This last restriction is vital. Quite recently I had a period in my life when all seemed as difficult as it could be. I suffered losses in many forms. D isap­pointments crowded one upon another; on one o c ­casion several came from different directions within an hour. M y resistance was being so com pletely un­dermined that I knew if these trials continued I should break. Yet I also knew that Jesus would not allow me to break, but was interceding for me that

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the trials should soon finish. They did, within a day or two.

Jesus is also intensely interested in the quality of my life. Having heard Him ask that His disciples be kept from evil, I hear Him say: “ Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17:17). While the primary meaning of sanctification is set­ting apart for some special reason, it includes those qualities of heart, character, and mind that are nec­essary to carry out that purpose. As the service is for a holy God, His servants must be holy.

Holiness is His goal. Jesus went to great lengths to gain it. He first sanctified himself (v. 19). Then He died to sanctify us (Hebrews 1.3:12). He “ gave him ­self for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:14).

Jesus is holy. If I am to have the fullest fellow­ship with Him, I too must be holy. If not, I shall not be able to talk to Him so freely. Paul prayed for the Thessalonian Christians, “ The very God o f peace sanctify you wholly” (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Holiness is another name for becom ing more Christlike, for conform ity to the image of Jesus Christ .

“ Sanctify . . . through thy truth,” Jesus prayed. A holy life is one in which deeds, words, and the thoughts behind them are shaped by the truth that is revealed in the Bible.

While I enjoy Jesus’ love personally, none of us enjoys it exclusively. Jesus’ love extends to each of His disciples. All who reckon it the supreme joy o f their lives can know its tremendous benefits. Each of us can say with Paul: Jesus “ loved me, and gave him self for m e” (Galatians 2:20). □

CONTRASTSM a y the small portiono f the picture o f timeon w h ich I gaze at this brief moment,be but a rem inder to meo f the great artistrythat paints the w h ole spectrumo f the m asterful design.M a y the dark colors o f today blend into the w h ole picture to make it that much more complete and glorious.H o w dull a paintingdone all in golds and yellow s!But how lovely they are splashed across the black and pu rple contrast!Oh, let me not dictateh o w the A rtist blends the colors,but enjoy to the fullesteach brush stroke,kn o w in g, confidently,that the w h ole intricate planw ill be breathtakingly beautiful!

-B ET TY REBERO r a n g e , California

HERE is a spiritual autobiography, the story of . Grace Dawson's pilgrimage from the vague­ness and confusion of spiritual half-truths to the

confidence and fulfillment of John 8:32; “ Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (NIV).

O f special interest is her deliverance from the doc­trine that declares man must carry about the Adamic nature until death. For years the author accepted the

error that the “ old man” was defeated by suppres­sion, not removed by an act of God. But when the truth of G od’s cleansing and empowering grace was revealed, she surrendered and experienced freedom (John 8:36).

“ ‘Lord, if people could catch just one glimpse of Your loveliness and the sheer joy of knowing You, wild horses could not keep them away.’ Such was the spontaneous outburst of my soul while in His pres­ence.

“ 'Then why not write about M e?’ He whispered. But Lord, I’m not a writer! ‘Out o f the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.’ He reminded, ‘Think of your many prayers for those who are groping in spiritual confusion, just as you did for so long. Be M y witness. Simply tell what you know. I am with you .’ I obeyed with gladness.”

The result is Set Am ong Princes. This is not a book for casual or sporadic reading. It demands prayerful and careful study. Use it as your own enrichment source, or give a copy to a friend who needs to learn of full salvation. □

B eacon Hill P ress o f K ansas C ity To order, see page 23.

Book BriefSET AMONG PRINCES

GRACE DAWSON, author

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H aro ld M Lam bert

m t t t n <»0 0A candid examination

WE HEAR M A N Y TESTIM O N IES about how close God is when one is in need. The person who speaks is often bubbly with enthusiasm. O b­viously God is real to the person and has wonderfully,

if not dramatically, answered the need. But what happens when God does not answer, when instead of victory there is cold, stony silence? How should we testify in those times?

Some testimonies leave the impression that the Christian life is a constant journey upward, always happy and joyous. We know, of course, that this is not true. We are subject to the same troubles and afflictions that everyone else experiences. Our testi­mony is that God is with us. Sometimes, however, we must make that claim based on faith, not present experience.

Job sought God and could not find Him:“ Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him; on the left hand I seek him, but I can­not behold him; I turn to the right hand, but I cannot see him” (Job 23:8-9, RSV).

The Psalmist cried out:“ I am weary with my crying;

my throat is parched.M y eyes grow dim

with waiting for my G od” (Psalm 69:3, RSV).Perhaps the most trying time for a Christian

comes when God refuses to answer. W e can cope with external pressures and temptations as long as the Lord sustains and comforts us, but it devastates us

ROBERT BRANSON, Ph.D., is a Nazarene e lder who teaches at W arner Sou thern College in Lake Wales, Florida.

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when He is not there. Our prayers are not answered. The heavens are as brass. W e are alone.

Luther called this experience deus absconditus, the hidden God. Recently, while speaking at a con ­ference, I made a few remarks about the hiddenness of God. Afterwards a woman near the point o f tears confessed that she was going through such an experi­ence. There were problems at home for which she needed divine guidance, but God was silent. She was devastated.

Why does God allow His children to experience such times? W e have no real answer. Sometimes it is not God at fault, but ourselves. W e have let our bodies becom e so physically and emotionally drained that we experience depression and despair. W e need to take better care o f ourselves. However, there are times when God does withdraw and our com m itm ent and faith are severely tested. Perhaps the explana­tion lies here; God tests our com mitm ent and faith as He did Job ’s.

What can be done when God does withdraw? First, do not surrender your faith. Even though you ex­perience a sense of aloneness, even lostness, you must continue to trust in God. You have staked your entire life on His faithfulness. In these times, your com mitm ent needs to he renewed. Consciously renew your vows. W ith renewed determination turn from the temptation to doubt God.

Second, continue your service to God. While others are testifying o f wonderful experiences with the Lord, you cannot allow yourself to despair of your circumstances. Tem ptation will com e to you to stay

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by FRANCES SIMPSON

GOD’S VIEWSOM E TIM E AGO I boarded a plane in Colum ­

bus, Ohio, bound for the small southern town where I spent most of my growing-up years. About 30,000 feet above the earth, I watched God make a

day.A thin line of orange glory edged with fragile

shades of gold encircled the earth. Suddenly an irrepressible ball of fire appeared above the horizon, spreading its tentacles across the tops of the m oun­tains. Soft wisps of fog nestled in the valleys below. Lakes pushed curved watery fingers into the country­side. Layers of clouds hung loose and free. I observed the roads as they snaked across an endless patch­work of assorted greens and browns.

Things on the earth began to take on new dim en­sions. That which from the ground appeared to be a disarray of houses and streets, a jum bled mass of fields and forests, now blended into harmonious patterns and orderly designs.

How different, I thought, things of earth must look from G od ’s high and holy place. Words like “ In the beginning, G od” (Genesis 1:1), “ When the fulness of time was com e” (Galatians 4:4), and “ I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending” (Revela­tion 1:8) remind us that God is in control, He has a plan for His universe, and we can entrust all o f life to Him. □

FRANCES S IM PSON is the pa s to r ’s wife at Marion, Ohio, F irst Church o f the Nazarene.

away from the church services, to becom e an isolated shut-in. It will be whispered in the ear, “ How can you continue to teach and sit on the board when God has rejected you ?” Do not allow yourself to be cut off from the family o f God. You have not been rejected. If God had something against you, He would not be silent, but would convict you. Faithfully you must attend the services, teach, advise, while seeking God at the same time.

Third, be honest about your situation. Do not attem pt to hide behind a beautiful but empty testi­mony about an up-to-date experience. Confess the situation to the pastor, if not the congregation. Ask for prayer. Do praise God in testimony by speaking o f His past deeds of grace. Whenever God works in your life, the lives o f members of the family, or the church, praise God in the congregation. All the while recognize that you are going through a difficult time,

but that God will keep you and will in His time break in again upon you.

Fourth, actively seek God through prayer, fasting, and the study of the Scripture. Dedicate yourself to seeking after God until He refreshes you, regard­less of how long it takes. Read in the Psalms. You will discover that many others have experienced G od ’s hiddenness. Let the prayers of David and the other psalmists comfort you.

Fifth, patiently wait upon God. In His good time He will break in upon you with refreshing seasons o f blessing. Luther called this type o f experience deus revelatus, the revealed God. Although darkness seems to cling to the soul, patiently bear what God has brought, for you will learn with Amos that He “ who makes the morning darkness” (4:13, RSV) is also the One who “ turns deep darkness into the morning” (5:8, RSV). □

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CAN A CHRISTIAN be wealthy and still be a I Christian? This is a question that theologians, Bible scholars, and Christians in general have wres­

tled with for some time. Down through the history of Christian thought, men have com e to a variety of conclusions on the subject. Some have concluded that, since God prospers the righteous, Christians can indeed be wealthy, and beyond that should experience financial success. Others have responded with a resounding No to the question, believing the scriptures require a vow of poverty in order to be a disciple. The result of such diversity of interpreta­tion leaves the average Christian confused, and un­derstandably so.

As Christians we need to face this issue honestly.

With only 7 percent o f the world’s population, the U .S.A. has half o f the world’s wealth. In the eyes of a poverty-ridden world, we are a wealthy people.

What should be the Christian’s attitude toward wealth? As always, our road map is the Word of God and our example is the Lord Jesus. What was His attitude toward wealth? His teaching on the subject as recorded in Luke 16:1-13 gives us a clue. Here we have recorded a parable o f the Shrewd Manager. The parable tells us three basic truths about the Christian and wealth.

First, as Christians, we are to act wisely in finan­cial matters. Verse 8 reads: “ And his master praised the unrighteous stew ard because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this age are more shrewd in relation to their own kind than the sons of light’ ’ (N ASB). Jesus called attention to the clever manner in which the manager did business. Opponents of Christianity have tried to draw upon this parable for

arguments denying Jesus’ ethical integrity. This re­flects a misunderstanding of how Jesus used par­ables. Jesus is not advocating unethical actions in order to achieve financial gains. He is calling Chris­tians to act wisely in financial matters. W e are to be prudent in the handling of money, even more so than the men of the world.

Second, as Christians, we are to use our worldly wealth to win friends to Jesus. Verse 9 reads: “ And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by means of the M am m on of unrighteousness” (N A SB ). Jesus is exhorting us to use the world’s goods to win the world. This doesn’t mean we are to buy our friends. It does mean we are to use our financial resources to perform acts of love and friendship. Christians

by BUD REEDY

BUD REEDY pastors the Church o f the Nazarene in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which was o rgan ized in his hom e not long ago.

are in the investm en t business. If we invest our financial resources in peo­ple, we shall experience eternal returns.

F in a lly , Jesus taught that we are to be free

from servility to material possessions. Verse 13 reads: “ No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and M am m on” (N ASB). True allegiance cannot be divided. God is a jealous God. He claims com plete loyalty. William Barclay stated it this way: “ Serving God can never be a part-time jo b .” Our culture is an example of how wealth and the seeking after wealth can becom e a cruel master. But it doesn’t have to

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be that way. Wealth can be the servant. The man who loves God will never allow anything or anyone else to take the place o f the sovereign loyalty he gives to the Father.

John Wesley taught on the subject in a sermon entitled “ The Use o f M oney.” In that message, he presents a very helpful formula to aid the Christian in relation to material things: (1) Gain all you can; (2) Save all you can; and (3) Give all you can. “ Gain all you can by honest industry. Use all possible diligence. Lose no time. Put your whole strength to work. Spare no pains. Make the best o f all that is in your hands. Save all you can. Do not throw precious talent into the sea. . . . Give all you can. Let not any man imagine he has done anything by simply gaining and saving all he can if he were to stop here. HE M U ST GIVE.”

When I think of Jesus’ attitude toward wealth, my thoughts almost always turn to my wife’s grand­father, Stanley Ashby. He was a successful business­

man, rising from laborer to vice-president of a west­ern Maryland coal company. He gained all he could through honest industry. However, even after he attained financial success, he lived prudently, never spending his money lavishly or extravagantly. He saved all he could. It was in his giving, however, that Stanley expressed Jesus’ attitude toward wealth most clearly. The Oakland, M d., Church of the Nazarene was erected almost entirely through his giving. Literally hundreds of underprivileged teens went to cam p because of his generosity, and a great deal of his resources went toward our missions work abroad. He had learned the joy of giving. And no other fact about this man expresses his attitude toward material things better than this— he died with just a little over one dollar in his pocket.

Do you have Jesus’ attitude toward wealth? We must be concerned with how we handle our financial resources. The world is watching . . . and so is the Savior. □

HEART HOLINESSUNTIL O N E’S HEART has

been cleansed by the Holy Spirit, there is a reluctance to take

our cross daily and follow Christ. Simon Peter knew of this inner rebellion, for he rebuked the M as­ter who, while in Caesarea Philip­pi, told His disciples of His des­tined role of suffering and death. After Peter’s rebuke the Lord turned to him and said, “ Get thee behind me, Satan . . . thou savour- est not the things that be o f God, but those that be o f men” (M at­thew 16:23). Joseph Parker, the great London preacher, makes this graphic com ment: “ Christ’s fun­dam en ta l p rin c ip le was, that whatsoever was not sacrifical was satanic.”

The world’s antagonism to holi­ness and righteousness nailed Christ to the Cross. This antago­nism is still with us. As the M as­ter assumed His role willingly and with joy, so must His followers. In the work of redemption God does a work in our self-life which makes

FORREST W . NASH is d is tr ic t s u ­pe r in tenden t o f the Ch icago Centra l Distr ic t an d res ides in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

possible our sharing His cross. Paul testifies to the reality of this inner enablement: “ I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in m e” (Galatians 2:20). And men from all walks of life since the day of Christ’s victory have given testi­mony to this experience. W e call it the way of holiness; it is entered through the experience of the sanctified heart. What are the fruits of this life? Self-mastery, se lf-a b asem en t, self-forgiveness, and self-renunciation.

He who wore the seamless robe and died outside Jerusalem’s gate comes to where we live and says again: “ If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” Peter, who rebuked the M as­ter and later denied Him, knew of an inner perfection that came to him in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost. From then on he became a cross-bearer truly and triumphantly. Let us follow and know life’s only real joy, life’s only real peace, and life’s only real victory. □

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/ A c c o r d i n g to a t v quizJL J l show, of 100 women sur­veyed the top answer to the ques­tion, "W hat five things do women hate most to tell about them ­selves?” was “ Their age.”

I am 65 years old. Some think I am older! “ What are you doing now ?” students I haven’t seen for years ask at Homecoming. New a cqu a in tan ces are w arier. C on ­vinced that anyone who looks as old as I couldn’t still be working, they say, “ I’ll be glad when I won’t have to punch a clock every morning.”

It’s my gray hair. Little gray- haired women are virtually extinct in America and exist mainly for sermon illustrations.

“ Do you want me to tell you how you can look 15 years younger?” a friend asks, staring at my hair.

Her question puzzles me. Why should I want to look 15 years younger? Or 8? Or even 1? I don’t mind being 65 or looking 65. Years have a way of extending long arms into the past and bringing them back full. As I look at my full arms, I would feel cheated if 15 of my years were erased. Or even 1.

I have enjoyed and needed every one of my 65 years for knowing me, my world, and my God. I don’t have enough o f them vet for know­ing adequately any one of the three. The years do teach.

But the question still remains. Why do we desire to look younger than we are and spend more time and money than we should trying to fulfill such desires? I think we’re running scared. I think we are try­ing to deny a fact of life. Or should I say, the fact of death? The fact is that old people die. We don’t want others to know we are getting old: they are probably Death’s spies! Nor do we want

ANNA BELLE LAUGHBAUM , p ro ­fessor em erita o f English at Bethany Nazarene Co llege , is cu rren t ly under appo in tm en t by the Divis ion o f W orld Mission to set up an English cu r r icu ­lum at Korea Nazarene College.

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ourselves to realize we are getting old as if Death’s arrival depends upon fancy rather than fact.

For many, the ever-haunting thoughts of aging and dying com e to a climax at 65, and retirement. “ W on’t you just die when you have to retire after teaching all of those years?” I am asked. No, I won’t.

Naturally, I shall be sad about leaving a career that I have thor­oughly enjoyed for 34 years. But I shall not die. I have too many interests I want to pursue and I do not think that deterioration of physical and mental health auto­matically begins at 65!

I plan to live until I die. There are lots of things I want to do when I retire. Writing. Traveling. I must go to new places and retrace my steps in old ones. Like Tokyo, where I would like to see again those Christian Japanese women who stroked my gray hair and murmured admiringly, “ It iss bee- u -ti-fu l!” Like Jakarta, to greet my young friend, Teh-Giok Lin, who came to my room at the Boro-

budor Hotel and gave me a gift “ from my country and m e,” an exquisitely carved bird. I want time to absorb the rose beauty of my crepe myrtle; to catch more than an orange and brown glimpse of Baltimore Orioles in the back­yard. I want to talk with friends in my home without looking at the clock and to put no time limit on my talks with Him, my best Friend.

If being 65 means I’m growing old, I would like to say with one of my favorite poets, Robert Brown­ing:

Grow old along with m e!The best is y et to be,The last o f life, for which the

first was made:Our tim es are in His hand Who saith “A whole I

planned,Youth shows but half, trust

God: see all nor be afraid!”

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross insists that thoughts of death can be a constructive rather than a destruc­tive force. “ They can be viewed as one o f the most positive and cre­ative elements of culture and life.”

John Donne, Christian poet and

by ANNA BELLE LAUGHBAUM

H . A rm s tro n g R o be rts

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minister, said that real life begins with death, not birth. Life before death is only the foyer compared with the endless room of life after death.

This conviction led him to an unusual action. He stood in a funeral shroud, his eyes closed, his face turned towards the east. In this posture, he had a painter draw his picture, life-size, on wood. Donne placed the portrait by his bed, its face to the east. He wanted, he said, to be continually reminded of death, and also to w it­ness Christ’s Second Coming if it should happen while he was still alive. After Donne’s death the p ic­ture was given to a friend, who had it sculpted in white marble and placed in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

I still remember when the con­cept o f death as promotion took hold o f me. (O f course, I’ m refer­ring to the death o f the Christian.) I was reading Shakespeare’s “ R o­meo and Juliet.” A minister at­tempts to console the parents of lovely 14-year-old Juliet— who has died. At least, they think she has. He talks to them about their desire for the very best for her. Both God and they, he says, had a part in

her upbringing. Their part could not keep Juliet from dying, but G od ’s part included her living al­ways. They had wanted promotion and advancement for her. Both were hers now.

And I remember when the truth that death is really a promotion was painfully reinforced. While I was teaching at Seattle Pacific University, a student fell to his death from the roof of a church he was helping to build. The campus was stunned. If whys weren’t asked audibly, they filled the si­lent air. Jerry was a beautiful Christian; member o f the college quartet; ministerial student; vol­unteer worker for the church he was helping to build. Why did death com e to him ?

That week’s campus paper con­tained tributes to Jerry. One was a chat with him in his new home in heaven. The writer rejoiced with him because instead of being in a th eo logy class poring over the truths of Scripture, he was now in the very presence of Truth. In­stead of being in a Greek class translating the Word, he was now with the W ord. “ W e’ ll miss your singing voice,” the article-writer

said; “ it is hard to realize that you will not now be commanding us to '. . . stand and sing the first verse of the Alma M ater.’ How will it seem to sing your morning hymn with the perfect harmony of the thousands of angels, instead of w ith a few h u n d re d s tu d e n t voices?”

A promotion to excellence! A part of that excellence is reality— the Truth, the Word, the Pres­ence. In his contrast of life and death, Shelley calls life a dream, and death reality. Life, he says, is a series o f stormy visions in which p eop le “ fight p h a n tom s” and strike at “ invulnerable nothings” with the knives of their spirits. D eath awakens one from the dream of life. It is but a “ low mist which cannot blot the brightness it may veil.”

One can die at 30, as Shelley d id , and have such insp iring thoughts about death. Likewise, one can die at 90, thank Age for making him wise and expelling “ vile fear,” and write as Landor did:

Death stands before me, whispering low

I know not what into my ear.

Of his strange language all I know

Is, there is not a fear.One can be midway in age be­

tween Shelley and Landor, as I am, think about aging and dying and refuse to be fear’s slave. More than that, I can live more positive­ly and creatively because of such thoughts. Kubler-Ross, the poets, and others talk to me about what my attitude toward old age and death can be. The Bible, o f course, is th e h ow -to -a g e -a n d -d ie -w e ll manual. Take, for example, just one sentence: “ But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). Talk about an optimistic attitude to ­ward aging and dying for the Christian!

And so at 65, I will not attempt to get rid of any of the years I have lived or refuse to think about death. The years behind me have been rich for a reason. The years ahead, whatever their number, will be rich for the same reason— “H e leadeth m e.” D

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Gary Custer, who is a member of your church in Columbus, Ohio.I really appreciate it.

Keep up the good work. It’s easy to see you all love our Lord.

Linda Riley Bowerston, Ohio

“ B Y A L L M E A N S ” P L U G G E DI am thankful for the Herald of

Holiness. One special part I like to read is “ By All Means Save Some." The letters are special! So many good things are in the Herald. I hope it reaches others that need help.

I am 82, soon to be 83. I find new things that happen in simple

ways in places I never dreamed. It just goes to show the older one grows the more one learns there is good in a lot of people.

Mrs. Ruby M ount Nashville. Tennessee

M I N I S T E R S R E M E M B E R E DI see that our beloved Church

of the Nazarene has designated this year to be the year of the minister.

I remember all of the godly ministers who had a part in help­ing me to reach the place in Christ where I am today, even though God is not finished with me yet!

I also remember that literary

classic Moby Dick, written by Her­man Melville in 1851.

At the end of chapter 8, sitting in the whaler's chapel in New Bedford, Ishmael thinks to h im ­self, “ Yes, the w orld ’s a ship on its passage out, and not a voyage complete; and the pulpit is its prow.”

However, it is very interesting to note that most of that chapter, although named "The Pulpit,” talks about the man who preach­es from that pulpit.

“ How shall they hear w ithout a preacher?”

Joh n O sbourne Don Mill, Canada

by ROSA L. HALBRUNER

1HE PHONE RANG.. “ Good morning—yes, this is the pastor speak­

ing— ” From the other end of the line came the voice o f the local undertaker. “ Did you know Grandma passed away?” Without a pause, I was informed that another pastor had been asked to preach the funeral by one of the family, and the rest of the family was displeased. I replied, “ This is perfectly alright.” He insisted that I must do something. He was a Catholic, and asked, “ Well, will you conduct prayers at the casket during viewing?” I answered, “ You know what I believe— Grandma has arrived and no amount of prayers will benefit her.” His reply was, “ Come at eight and do something until eight-thirty.” I con ­sented.

To my amazement, the morning paper announced: “ Prayers to be conducted by Rev. Rosa L. Halbruner, pastor of Clermont (N .J.) Nazarene Church.”

I arrived at the viewing with a little 10-15 minute speech all arranged and was met at the door by some of the family. I again explained, “ No prayers for Grandma.” An unsaved daughter said, “ What about us, can’t we pray?” I questioned further, to be sure it was understood that prayers were for themselves.

A “ kneeler” was placed by the casket, and I took my place at the head of the casket, looking down over three rooms filled to capacity. I spoke these words to them:

ROSA L. HALBRUNER lives in Rio Grande, New Jersey, and pastors the Kings H ighway Church of the Nazarene in C lermont, New Jersey.

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BE THERE!”“ I have been asked here this evening to conduct

prayers. As you know, we do not pray for the dead. When your soul leaves this body, its destiny has already been set. It all depends on whether Grandma accepted Christ in her heart and lived in the light God gave her. You know how Grandma lived.

“ I’d like to share my memories of Grandma. On Mother's Day, 1964, Grandma asked us to sing her favorite hymn— ‘When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, I’ll Be There.’ Through the years, at hymn sings and ‘favorite selection tim e,’ I knew what Grandma would request.

“ I left here in 1975 and returned in 1980. When I called on Grandma, over a cup of coffee she would quote the words of her favorite hymn, with emphasis on ‘I’ ll be there.’ I’m sure tonight that if Grandma could speak to you, she would say, ‘ I’ ll be there; what about you ?’ Let us come to Grandm a’s casket and covenant with God, in repentance of sins and true faith, to meet her there. Any who want to make this decision, com e and kneel and pray for your own soul’s salvation.”

A lady, the one who asked, “ Can’t we pray for our­selves?” was first to com e and unburden her heart. Two by two they came, knelt, and prayed. A young man ran up to the casket, knelt and wept, saying to Grandma, “ Why did you have to die for me to wake u p?”

The next day, another boy returned home and cleaned up inside and out. A couple who had lived together for 27 years, and had children and grand­children, decided to get legally married. Broken homes were reunited. Forty-two people came sorrow­ing but left with a song in their hearts.

On Easter Sunday three generations were bap ­tized, and Sunday evening another young lady from this family came to the altar in the middle of the service. Praise the Lord! □

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Dr. Richard Spindle, professor at M id-America Nazarene College and pictured second row, extreme right, brought his Christian Education class on an infor­mational field trip to Nazarene Publishing House in an effort to reinforce prac­tically what the class had been studying.

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Arlene Milner Chen- oweth o f Fenton, M ich., has been listed in the 1981-82 Who's Who of Am erican Women and in the 1981-82 Personalities o f Am erica. She is a 1963

graduate o f Olivet Nazarene College. She and her husband. Robert, own and operate Chenoweth Construction Co., Inc., and Chenoweth and Asso­ciates Architects, Inc. They have three sons: T im othy (18), Eric (14), and Gregg (12). □

Deborah Ann Hous­ton, da u gh ter o f R ev. and Mrs. Rex Houston of B a rb o u rsv ille , W .V a ., and graduate o f H unt­ington East High School, was selected as one o f the

141 graduating seniors for the Presi­dential Scholars Program. M ost stu­dents are chosen on the basis o f broad academ ic achievem ent. One young man and one young woman are select­ed from each state, the District of Colum bia, and Puerto R ico. Two stu­dents are chosen from U.S. citizens living abroad, and 15 students are chosen at large.

D ebbie has been awarded $1,000 by the Geraldine R. Dodge F.oundation. She also was awarded a $500 scholar­ship by the M yrtle Reach Professional W o m e n ’ s A s so c ia t io n , and she re ­ce iv e d the B en n er S ch o la rsh ip at M ount Vernon Nazarene College.

D ebbie and her family are members o f Huntington, W .Va., Walnut Hills Church, where she is the Sunday School pianist, sings in the adult choir, and also travels with the M ini- String Singers as a plaver and singer.

□Susan Snyder, a junior at Mount

Vernon Nazarene College, is a recipi­ent o f the Sum m er Undergraduate R e­search Grant sponsored by Proctor and G am ble. Her proposal was one of six chosen for a $1,000 research grant. Her research will attem pt to improve the process o f electrophoresis.

Susan has a double major of biology

and psychology. Her minor is chem ­istry. She is a member o f Alpha Chi Honor Society, Spanish Club, the sec­retary/treasurer of Reach Out and Siddhartha book club, a peer group counseling leader, and a student rep­resentative on academ ic council. She is the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snyder o f Bucvrus. Ohio. □

Jeffrey Sparks wasawarded the Doctor of M in istry degree from Drew University, M adi­son , N .J ., du ring the sp rin g com m encem ent, M ay 23. D r. Sparks,

presently serving on staff at Lakeland, Fla., First Church, is a 1969 graduate o f Olivet Nazarene College, and was ordained in 1977. His professional project dissertation was entitled "D e ­veloping a Staff Ministry That R e­flects New Testam ent M odels.”

Dr. and Mrs. Sparks (Beth) attend­ed the com m encem ent with their ch il­dren, Jennifer and Justin; their par­ents, Rev. and Mrs. Samuel F. Sparks, Lakeland, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. LowellH. Sparks. Huntsille, Ala.; and Dr. Sparks’ grandmother, Mrs. M arie E. M umaw, Zanesville, Ohio. □

Rev. Ralph W . Mosgrove o f St.Petersburg, Fla., received a Doctor of Divinity degree from United Bible College and Seminary in Orlando, Fla., at graduation ceremonies. May 21. Dr. M osgrove is pastor o f the Leal-

man Church o f the Nazarene in St. Petersburg, and is chairman o f the Board o f Ministerial Studies on the Central Florida District.

The honorary degree was given in recognition of his contribution toward establishing a training program with the Course of Study through the aus­pices of lln ited Bible College and Seminary and preparing black stu­dents in the Orlando area for the ministry. □

T h e 7 t h A n n u a l Church M usic Explora­tion to be held on the campus of the Garden G rove, C a lif., C rysta l C ath edra l o f the R e ­formed Church in Am er­

ica, June 21-25, featured Ron Lush, minister o f music at Santa Ana, Calif., First Church o f the Nazarene. Mr. Lush led a workshop, "Successful Song Services,” along with other noted professionals in all phases of church music, such as Weston Noble, internationally known conductor, and Don Fontana, director of the inter­nationally televised Hour of Power Choir of the Crystal Cathedral.

Ron has had music, books and rec­ords published during his 40 years of teaching and directing in Nazarene churches and colleges. □

Rev. Charles .Johnson, pastor of the Meridian, Miss., Fitkin Church, has been appointed a member o f the Mississippi M arketing Council by the governor o f the state. Rev. Johnson is pastor o f the largest predominantly black Nazarene congregation in the U .S. □

Fred N abors, N azarene laym an from Calhoun City, M iss., was ap­pointed by the governor to the M is­sissippi Board o f Econom ic D evelop­ment. □

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B N C P R O F E S S O R R E T IR E S F O R M I S S IO N F IE L D

Dr. Anna Belle Laughbaum, profes­sor emerita o f English at Bethany Nazarene College, has been appointed by the Division of World Mission of the Church of the Nazarene to a two- year specialized assignment in South Korea.

She will be setting up an English curriculum for English majors at K o ­rea Nazarene College, Cheonan City. H er assign m en t w ill a lso in clu d e teaching English and selecting library materials in the area o f English.

Dr. Laughbaum was graduated cum laude from Greenville College, Green­ville, 111., in 1943. She was a Scholar and Fellow at the University of Illi­nois, 1943-46, and was awarded a doc­

torate in English from the same in­stitution in 1948.

Post-doctoral studies were taken at the University o f Birmingham, E n­gland, and at the University o f M in ­nesota. Miss Laughbaum retired from Bethany Nazarene College in M ay, 1980, after a teaching career of 34 years at BNC and Seattle Pacific LTni- versity, Seattle, Wash.

Dr. Laughbaum will be leaving for South Korea in late summer. □

C H A P L A I N G IL H A M H O N O R E D

Thom as Gilham, chaplain at M e­morial Hospital in Nacogdoches, Tex., has been elected secretary-treasurer o f the Association of Protestant Chap­lains (APC T) for the year 1981-82.

The A PC T is com posed o f institu-

Reeording a 7:45 a .m . devotional for bed patients— Tom Gilham, Memorial Hos­pital, Nacogdoches, Tex.

tional chaplains from across the state o f Texas. Their annual meeting for professional updating and election of officers is held in conjunction with the Texas Hospital Association ’s annual meeting.

Rev. Gilham , an ordained minister o f the Church o f the Nazarene, has served as pastor for 26 years, and as chaplain for 7 years. His mem bership is on the Houston District.

He has a bachelor’s degree in theolo­gy and a second degree in philosophy from Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, Okla. His special training for the chaplaincy was done at Hill- crest M edical Center in Tulsa, and at Bethany M edical Center in Kansas City, Kans.; from which he has cer­tificates in Clinical Pastoral Educa­tion.

Rev. Gilham has professional stand­ing as a mem ber o f the American P r o t e s t a n t H o s p it a l A s s o c ia t io n (APH A) and the College o f Chaplains. He is also a member o f the Nazarene Chaplains Association, and the East Texas Chaplains Fellowship. □

— E arl C. W o lf C h a p la in c y S e rv ic e s

I N S T I T U T I O N A L C H A P L A I N H O N O R E D

Rev. Virgil L. Sprung- er is the senior chaplain at the M ale Logan Cor­re ct io n a l C en ter, D e ­partment o f Chaplaincy, Lincoln, 111.

The Logan Chaplain­cy Departm ent was recently judged the best in the state corrections sys­tem in cerem onies held at the C on­cordia Seminary, Springfield, 111. A plaque was given the department for “ Outstanding A chievem ent” on that occasion.

Rev. Sprunger served as a pastor in Ohio and Illinois for 14 years prior to launching on an outstanding career as a chaplain in correctional institutions in the State o f Illinois.

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A M ISSIO N TO TH E C IT IE SIn response to the vital frontier of

urban missions, Youth Ministries, in co o p e ra tio n w ith the D iv is ion o f Church Extension, has launched a new ministry this summer, Mission to the Cities. In 9 urban areas o f the world, 44 Nazarene college students are a part o f a major thrust in a grass­roots mission effort to our cities. M is­sion to the Cities is a program unit o f Youth in Mission, sponsored by Youth Ministries.

The M ission to the Cities teams were involved in an extensive pre­equipping program on their college campuses before arriving at the Youth in Mission training cam p at Golden Bell, Colo., June 13-21. The next stop was at the Summer Institute for Ur­ban Missions at Simpson College in San Francisco. There they encoun­tered training in cross-cultural un­derstanding, socioeconom ic factors in urban life, and ministry tools in an in­

ner-city setting. Assisting in their training was Franklin Cook, director or Urban Ministries for the Church of the Nazarene. June 28 marked their arrival in such cities as Buffalo, Pitts­burgh, and Chicago in the United States; M ontreal in Canada; and ur­ban areas in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

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DISCOVERY ASSISTS IN "MISSION TO THE CITIES"

As a special emphasis in urban m in­istries, Discovery, the musical en­sem ble sponsored by Youth M inis­tries, is traveling to the cities of the world this summer. Their ministry to those urban areas being im pacted by M ission to the Cities teams is a land­mark in the history o f the group, which began in 1970 as “ Lost and F ound." They will provide support in the areas o f music and discipleship in special services in seven locations, working hand-in-hand with the M is­sion to the Cities teams in Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, M ontreal, Aus­tralia, and New Zealand.

After paticipating in the Youth in M issions training cam p at Golden Bell, Colo., Discovery was involved in further musical training in N ash­ville before embarking on their sum ­mer tour. M ichael Pitts, Teen M in ­istries program director for Youth Ministries, serves as coordinator of Discovery. Jim Van H ook is the music director o f the group, with M ark Cork traveling as road manager.

D isco v e ry is a program u n it o f Youth in M ission, sponsored by Youth Ministries. T he program is under the supervision o f M ike Estep, Campus M inistries program director. □

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Z A N N E R V I S IT S C E N T R A L many people suffering. In Zambia, theA F R I C A church has established its own farm

Dr. R. F. Zanner, regional director whose produce is helping the Biblefor Africa, recently returned from a college, and is being sold at nominaltrip to Zam bia and Malawi, where he prices to help others,held pastors’ conferences and mission- In Malawi, a new district was cre- ary council meetings. Both countries ated with Rev. Kalitera being ap-have recently gone through an ex- pointed superintendent o f the Malawitended period o f food shortage with Central District. □

Dr. Samuel Young (I.), general superintendent emeritus, congratulates D r. William Prince, fourth president of Mount Vernon Nazarene College, at his investiture service held during the Baccalaureate Ceremony, Sunday, M ay 24. Dr. Young made the charge of office in the name of the Board of General Superintendents. The epitome of his address was a challenge to the new president to continue the pursuit of excellence for Mount Vernon Nazarene College. “ To me the ‘M arseillaise’ of the Wesleyan revival w as, ‘ A Charge to Keep I H ave.’ Our call in this holiness college today is also, ‘To serve the present age, / M y [our] calling to fulfill; / Oh, may it all my [our| pow’rs engage / To do my [our] M aster’s w ill.’ ”

Ralph Hodges of Fairfield, Ohio, received an honorary Doctor of Science degree during commencement exercises on M ay 25th at Mount Vernon Nazarene College. Presiding at the ceremony were (I. to r . ) : Dr. W illiam Prince, president of M V N C ; D r. Robert Lawrence, academic dean; M r. Hodges; and Dr. Clifford Anderson, director of Teacher Education. Hodges earned the A .B . degree in mathematics from Bethany Nazarene College in 1954 and the Masters of Science in Industrial Economics from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1956. Currently, he is president of Management Decisions Development Corporation of Cincinnati. A third- generation Nazarene, he is a charter member of the Fairfield Church of the Naza­rene. He has also served on the Southwestern Ohio District Youth Council, and is a founding and present member of the Mount Vernon Nazarene College Board of Trustees where he has served as chairman of the Development Committee since its inception. Hodges was elected a delegate to the General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene in 1968, 1972, and 1976, and elected to the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene in 1972 and by special election in 1978.

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Pictured (back row I. to r.l are: Jim and Virginia Taylor; Ray and Margaret Moore; Bonnie and Dennis Johnson; Rita and Ron Doolittle; (front row, I. to r . ) are: Moody and Nina Gunter; Margaret and Ken Murray.

F IR S T S O U T H C A R O L I N A N A Z A R E N E M A R R IA G E E N R I C H M E N T

Five clergy couples, along with D is­trict Superintendent M oody Gunter and his wife, Nina, attended a recent M arriage E n rich m en t retreat. T he event, which was held at the district center, was sponsored by the South Carolina Capital Zone.

Margaret and Ken Murray coor­dinated the retreat which was held midweek. Ken is pastor o f the West Colum bia church. The event led by J. Paul and Marilyn Turner represents the first such experience on the dis­trict. □

M A R R IA G E E N R I C H M E N T T R A I N I N G — N E W Y O R K

The New York District hosted the denom ination’s eighth Marriage E n­richment Training Retreat at Camp T aconic, Red Hook, N .Y .

Seven couples were involved from

five districts: Jim and Marion Baker, New York; Peter and Susan Heile- mann, New York: M ike and Jacki

Lam phire, Virginia; W alter and Caro­line Gilroy, Central Canada; Gary and Juanita Jones, M aine; Carl and Rose Morse, M aine; Bill and Doris W ebb. W ashington.

Couples who receive the training do so with the primary intent o f estab­lishing it as an ongoing nurturing and equipping ministry for marriages in their local churches. □

— J. Paul a n d M a rily n T u rn e r A d u lt M in is tr ie sM a rr ia g e a n d F a m ily L ife O ff ic e

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The Church o f the Nazarene was represented at the Evangelical Press Association ’s 33rd Annual Convention at Glen Eyrie, Colorado Springs. May 11-14, bv several members o f the de­nom ination ’s editorial staff.

Representing One magazine was Mike Estep, editor, and David Best, managing editor. Bread magazine was represented by Gary Sivewright, ed i­tor; and Herald o f Holiness by Ivan Beals, office editor. Evelyn Beals also accom panied her husband and repre­sented Children's Ministries.

During the annual business m eet­ing, W illiam J. Peterson, editor o f Eternity magazine, was elected presi­dent. The convention also received a report for an update on E P A ’s code of ethics which was passed. Leadership, a quarterly journal for church leaders, published by Christianity Today, was named Periodical o f the Year. Select­ed from mem ber entrants, other EPA Awards o f Excellence winners were: Youth— HIS magazine, published by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Or­g a n iz a t io n a l— D ec is io n m aga zin e , published by the Billy Graham Evan­gelistic Association; Denominational

Pictured (back row , I. to r .) : Jim and Marion Baker (clergy); Mike and Jacki Lamphire (clergy); Walter and Caroline Gilroy (clergy); Peter and Susan Heilemann (clergy); Gary and Juanita Jones (clergy). Front row (I. to r.) are Bill and Doris Webb (laymen); Carl and Rose Morse (laymen); J. Paul and Marilyn Turner.

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□S W A Z I L A N D N O R T H D I S T R I C T A S S E M B L Y

M ay, 1981, will go down in N aza­rene church history. For the first time on the mission field in Africa, a na­tional district has been functioning a whole year on regular status. Dr. R. F. Zanner, regional director for Africa, chaired the assembly.

District Superintendent Sibandze was reelected for another year. Seven­ty-eight pastors reported, and there was a spirit o f optim ism and expec­tancy throughout the assembly. B e­sides the approxim ately 200 delegates, there were another 300 visitors present throughout the three days, who had com e from the various churches.

T h e d is tr ic t rep orted three new ch u rch es o rg a n ize d . M em b ersh ip stands at 3,660, and total incom e was reported at $103,200 (U .S .), an in­crease o f 14.6 percent. □

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G E O R G IA — A u g u s t 20 -21 . A tla n ta F irs t C h u rch o f th e N a za re ne , 1600 A g a p e W ay, D e ca tu r, G A 30035 . H ost P a s to r: K e ith W rig h t. G e ne ra l S u p e r in te n d e n t: D r. V. H. Lew is.

J O P L IN — A u g u s t 20 -21 . C h u rch o f th e N aza­rene , 2000 G ra n d , C a rth a g e , M O 64836 . Host P a sto r: B. J. G a rb e r. G e n e ra l S u p e r in te n d e n t: D r. J e ra ld D. J o h n so n .

N O R T H W E S T IN D IA N A — A u g u s t 2 1 -2 2 . F irs t C h u rc h o f th e N a za re ne , 3134 S w a n so n Rd., P o rta g e , IN 463 68 . H ost P a s to r: N a tha n P rice . G e n e ra l S u p e r in te n d e n t: Dr. O rv ille W. J e n ­k ins .

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S O U T H W E S T O K L A H O M A — S e p te m b e r 3-4. W e s te rn O aks C h u rc h , O k la h o m a C ity , OK 73127 . H ost P a sto r: R o b e rt S n o d g ra s s . G e n ­e ra l S u p e r in te n d e n t: Dr. W illia m M. G re a t­house .

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Dr. V. H. Lew is, g e n e ra l s u p e rin te n d e n t, o r ­d a in e d D e W a yne B u rto n and K e nne th C a rde n .

E ld e rs Jo h n B a n ks , Roy T. N ix, P h ill ip S e s­s io n s , an d T. A. S h ir le y , an d la ym e n B ill Davis, J im m y H o rto n , R a lph M a rlo w , and H o w ard S to c k s w e re e le c te d to th e A d v is o ry B o a rd .

M rs . C h a rle s O liv e r w as re e le c te d N W M S p re s id e n t; G e o rg e W. B e as ley w as re e le c te d NYI p re s id e n t; an d R a lph A. B ro w n w as e le c te d c h a irm a n o f th e B o a rd o f C h ris tia n L ife .

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At the Eastern Latin American District Assem bly, two were ordained as elders. Pictured (I. to r.) are Dr. Eugene L. Stowe, presiding general superintendent, with the ordinands and their wives: Rev. Angel Sanchez and M rs. Nelida Sanchez, M rs. Olga Cosme and Rev. Miguel Cosme; and District Superintendent Jose Cardona.

am an d T h o m a s Le ro y S yke s, a n d re c o g n iz e d th e e ld e r 's o rd e rs o f O rla n d o P e rd o m o .

E lec ted to th e A d v is o ry B o a rd w e re e ld e rs J o s e p h B e n so n a n d Pal L. W rig h t, a n d la ym en A lla n U n d e rw o o d an d J o h n Vasey

M rs . Pal (Jan ) W rig h t w as re e le c te d N W M S p re s id e n t; Ted U n d e rw o o d w as e le c te d NYI p re s id e n t; and J a c k K. S to n e w as re e le c te d c h a irm a n o f th e B o a rd o f C h ris tia n L ife .

N O R T H E R N C A L IF O R N IAThe 76 th a n n u a l a sse m b ly o f th e N o rth e rn

C a lifo rn ia D is tr ic t co n v e n e d in S a n ta Rosa. C a lif. D is tr ic t S u p e r in te n d e n t G ra d y W. C a n ­tre ll, c o m p le tin g th e th ird y e a r o f an e x te n d e d te rm , re p o r te d th e o rg a n iz a tio n o f th e San F ra n ­c is c o S u n se t C h in e se C h u rch .

Dr. J e ra ld D. Jo h n s o n , p re s id in g ge n e ra l su p e rin te n d e n t, o rd a in e d D e nn is R. D ilb e ck , D a n ie l C. H o p k in s , an d R usse ll A. R itch ie .

E ld e rs Ja m e s S. Shaw , E. W a yn e K n ox, and LeR oy T ip to n , and la ym e n Paul P rice . G a len W ilc o x , and Q u e n tin S m ith w e re e le c te d to th e A d v is o ry B o a rd .

W ilm a S haw , R u sse ll M a rtin , a n d Ken C o il w e re re e le c te d N W M S p re s id e n t, NYI p re s id e n t, an d c h a irm a n o f th e B o a rd o f C h ris tia n L ife , re sp e c tive ly .

E A S T E R N L A T IN A M E R IC AThe 24th a nn ua l a s s e m b ly o f th e E a ste rn

La tin A m e ric a n D is tr ic t m et in E lizab e th , N.J. D is tr ic t S u p e r in te n d e n t Jo sd C a rd o n a , c o m p le t­

ing th e s e c o n d ye a r o f an e x te n d e d te rm , re p o rte d .

Dr. E u gene L. S tow e , p re s id in g g e n e ra l s u p e r ­in te n d e n t, o rd a in e d M ig u e l C o sm e a n d A n g e l S anchez.

E ld e rs N e lson B a rd e c io an d M a n u e l R ive ra

N e g rd n , an d la y p e rs o n s J u a n ita V e la zq u e z and O sca r V b lez w e re e le c te d to th e A d v is o ry B o a rd .

S u san B a rd e c io w as re e le c te d N W M S p re s i­d e n t; Z o v a id a L d p e z w as e le c te d NYI p re s id e n t; an d F e rd in a n d S a n tia g o w as e le c te d c h a irm a n o f th e B o a rd o f C h ris tia n L ife .

N O R T H F L O R ID AThe e ig h th a n n u a l a s s e m b ly o f th e N o rth

F lo r id a D is tr ic t m e t in J a c k s o n v ille , F la. D is tr ic t S u p e r in te n d e n t J o n a th a n T. G a sse tt. c o m ­p le tin g th e th ird ye a r o f an e x te n d e d te rm , re p o rte d .

G e n e ra l S u p e r in te n d e n t W illia m M. G re a t­h o u se o rd a in e d W illia m T e rre ll S a n d e rs , and re c o g n iz e d e ld e r 's o rd e rs fo r R a ym o n d D e n n is K ing .

E le c te d to th e A d v is o ry B o a rd w e re e ld e rs A u b re y R. P o n ce , S r., an d D o n a ld S. S c a rle tt, an d la ym e n B ill B ir t le y a n d E d w a rd S a w ye r.

M rs . S a m u e l P ic k e n p a u g h , Rev. S ta n le y E. W ade , an d Rev. H. G. S n e llg ro v e w e re re e le c te d N W M S p re s id e n t, NYI p re s id e n t, an d c h a irm a n o f th e B o a rd o f C h ris t ia n L ife , re s p e c tiv e ly .

M O V IN G M I N I S T E R SS T E P H E N R. B E A LS fro m S e w a rd . A la ska , to

E a g le R iver. A la ska D A V ID C. C A M P B E L L fro m P in e v ille (La .) C h r is ­

tian C h a p e l to W in n fie ld , La.J IM M Y G. C O O P E R fro m a sso c ia te . H o us to n

(T ex .) S p r in g B ra n c h , to D e n iso n , Tex. LA W R E N C E J. H A L L fro m s tu d e n t. M id -A m e r ic a

N a za re n e C o lle g e , O la th e , K ans., to a sso c ia te , M o u n t V e rn o n (O h io ) F irs t

JO H N R. L IG H T F O O T fro m N a sh v ille , G a., to H in e sv ille , Ga.

LA R R Y D. M O R G A N fro m a sso c ia te , G a rd e n C ity , K ans., to L o u is v il le (K y .) H ike s P o in t

C L A R E ST. JO H N fro m H ig h la n d , M ich ., to J a c k s o n v ille (F la .) O ak H ill

D O U G LA S B. S E D O R E fro m a sso c ia te , Red D eer (A lta ., C a n a d a ) F irs t, to T o ro n to (O nt.. C a n a d a ) G ra ce

R IC H A R D A. S IZ E M O R E fro m a sso c ia te , B e ll- a ire , T ex ., to H u n ts v ille , Tex.

S. J. D O U G LA S S T U A R T to K itc h e n e r. O nt.. C a n a d a

L. A L A N T H O M P S O N fro m a sso c ia te , K ansas C ity (M o .) S t. P a u l’s, to C h a rlo tte (N .C .) P laza

RO N L. T H O R N T O N fro m a sso c ia te , R o c k fo rd (III.) F irs t, to R o g e rs v ille . M o.

T IM O T H Y N. T R O U T fro m s tu d e n t, N a za re n e T h e o lo g ic a l S e m in a ry , K a nsas C ity , to Bad A xe , M ich .

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District Superintendent J. W . (Bill) Lancaster with ordinands and their wives at the Mississippi District assembly: (I. t o r.) Rev. and M rs. Steve Boling; Rev. and M rs. Victor Buffey; Rev. and M rs. Phil Bumpers: Rev. and M rs. Bill Horne; Rev. and M rs. Eugene McCurley.

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O. K. P E R K IN S O N , P u e rto R ico , F ie ld A d d re s s : C a lv a ry C h u rc h o f th e N a za re n e , P .O . B o x 296 96 , 65 th In fa n try A ve . S ta tio n , R io P ie d ra s , P u e rto R ico 00929

BY R O N S C H O R T IN G H O U S E , N ew Z e a la n d , 4 B re y c lif fe S t., M o u n t G ra v a tt, Q u e e n s la n d 412 2 , A u s tra lia

K E N N E T H S IN G LE T O N , M o z a m b iq u e , F ie ld A d ­d re ss : P .O . B o x 980 , W e lk o m O .F .S . 9460, R e p u b lic o f S o u th A fr ic a

V IR G IN IA S T IM E R , P a p u a N ew G u in e a , F u r­lo u g h A d d re s s : K e a rs le y M a n o r, A p t. 118, 814 E. K e a rs le y , F lin t, M l 48503

B O B W O O D R U F F , A u s tra lia , F u r lo u g h A d d re s s : H a w th o rn e T e rra c e , 270 0 H a w o rth A ve ., No. 35, N e w b u rg , OR 971 32

A N N O U N C E M E N TKingsport, Tenn., First C hurch is p la n n in g

H o m e c o m in g e ve n ts fo r S e p te m b e r 25 -27 . T hey w ill a lso be c e le b ra tin g th e 40 th a n n iv e rs a ry o f th e c h u rc h . A ll fo rm e r p a s to rs , m e m b e rs , and f r ie n d s a re in v ite d to a tte n d . For fu r th e r in fo r ­m a tio n , w r ite M rs . M a ry F ow le r, Rte. 1, L ake F o re s t, R o g e rs v ille , TN 37857 , o r ca ll (615) 27 2 -3 9 3 5 .

Lafayette, Ind., First C h urch w ill c e le b ra te its 50 th a n n iv e rs a ry w ith S u n d a y m o rn in g and a fte rn o o n s e rv ice s , d in n e r o n th e g ro u n d s , A u g u s t 2. T h e s p e c ia l s p e a k e r in th e m o rn in g w ill b e D is tr ic t S u p e r in te n d e n t T o m H e rm o n ,

and fo rm e r p a s to r U. D. D ib b le w ill sp e a k in th e a fte rn o o n . A ll fo rm e r p a s to rs , m e m b e rs , a n d fr ie n d s a re in v ite d to a tte n d .

R E C O M M E N D A T I O N SB O B A N D B E C K Y G R A Y are e n te r in g th e fie ld

o f so n g e v a n g e lis m on a fu ll- t im e bas is . T h e ir s e rv jc e as m in is te r o f m u s ic at A tla n ta , G a., F irs t and at B e th a n y , O k la ., C a lva ry has p ro ­v id e d th e m w ith v a lu a b le e x p e rie n c e in th e fie ld o f g o sp e l a n d s a c re d m u s ic . T he y a re c a p a b le

as s in g e rs and m u s ic ia n s , a n d th e y c a rry a s in ­ce re co n c e rn fo r e va n g e lism . C o n ta c t th e m at 916 A u b u rn , C h a rito n , IA 50049; p h o n e (515) 7 7 4 -8 6 4 9 .— F o rre s t E. W h itla tch , Iow a D is tr ic t s u p e rin te n d e n t.

B R IA N A N D C H E R Y L H A N S O N a re e n te r in g th e f ie ld o f song e va n g e lism on a fu ll- t im e basis . R e ce n tly B ria n g ra d u a te d fro m M id -A m e r ic a N a zare ne C o lle g e . He w as th e p ia n is t fo r on e o f th e s in g in g g ro u p s o f M A N C . He a n d his w ife fee l a sp e c ia l ca ll to e va n g e lism . T h e ir m u s ic w ill be a b le ss in g to o u r ch u rc h e s . C o n ta c t th e m at M id -A m e r ic a N a za re ne C o lle g e , O la the , KS 6 6 0 6 2 .— F o rre s t E. W h itla tch , Iow a D is tr ic t s u p e rin te n d e n t.

I am h a p p y to re c o m m e n d REV. L. L. R ITC H IE fo r rev iva ls , w e e ke n d m e e tin g s , a n d sp e c ia l s e rv ice s . He is an e x p e rie n c e d p a s to r and e va n g e lis t. F o r 12 yea rs p r io r to h is p a s to ra l m in is try , he se rve d in th e e va n g e lis tic f ie ld , c a r ry in g a fu ll s la te . He is an e x c e lle n t p re a c h e r a n d s o u l w in n e r. I u rg e o u r ch u rc h e s e v e ry ­w h e re to ca ll h im . W rite h im at Rt. 3 So., Inez, KY 41224, o r ca ll (606) 2 9 8 -4 7 6 5 .— J o h n W. M ay, E a ste rn K e n tu c k y D is tr ic t s u p e rin te n d e n t.

REV. C L IFF T A Y LO R is re e n te r in g th e f ie ld of F am ily E va n g e lism a fte r se rv in g as p a s to r to c h ild re n at S p o ka n e , W ash ., F irs t C h u rc h fo r th e pas t tw o a n d o n e -h a lf years . I am h a p p y to re c o m m e n d Rev. T ay lo r, w h o has p ro ve n h im ­s e lf su c c e s s fu l in th is fie ld . C o n ta c t h im atE. 619 3 2n d Ave ., S p o ka n e , W A 9 9 2 0 3 .— W a lte rE. Lan m an , N o rth w e s t D is tr ic t s u p e rin te n d n e t.

E va nge lis ts m ay be re a ch e d th ro u g h th e D e p a rt­m e n t o f E va n g e lism 's to ll- f re e n u m b e r, 800- 821 -21 54 .

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C O R R E C T IO NThe o b itu a ry o f Rev. H a rr ie M u x w o rth y

a p p e a r in g in o u r Ju n e 1 issu e w as e rro n e o u s . He d ie d in W in d s o r, O n ta rio A p ril 16. at age 78. W e a p o lo g iz e fo r th e e r ro rs in th e in fo rm a tio n w e re ­c e iv e d and p rin te d .

V IT A L S T A T IS T I C SD E A T H S

C A T H E R IN E (K ITTY ) B E ILE . 62. d ie d M arch 6 in P h o e n ix , A riz . M e m o ria l se rv ic e s w e re h e ld in P h oen ix , an d in A k ro n , O h io , w ith in te rm e n t in A k ro n . S u rv iv o rs in c lu d e on e d a u g h te r, D iane P e rry , and o n e b ro th e r.

C H A R LE S M. 'P O P " C U T R IG H T , 94, d ied Feb. 2 in G ra fto n , W .V a. F un e ra l se rv ic e s w e re c o n d u c te d by Rev. C h a rle s A n d e rs o n and Ja m e s M o rr is . He is su rv iv e d by his w ife . F lo ra D a w son C u tr ig h t

P E AR LE M AE D W E A K , 90, d ie d M ay 23 in U p la n d . C a lif. F un e ra l se rv ice s w e re c o n d u c te d by D r D. R P e te rm a n . S u rv iv in g a re th re e sons. G lenn A. S m o ck , Earl P. G o ll iher. and C lyd e G o l l ih e r ; s ix g r a n d c h i ld r e n ; a n d f iv e g r e a t ­g ra n d c h ild re n .

Z E L L A LO U IS E FLA U G H E R . 79. d ie d Ju n e 4 in S t P e te rs b u rg . Fla. F u n e ra l se rv ice s w e re c o n d u c te d by Rev. R a lph W. M o sg ro ve . S he is su rv iv e d by he r h u s b a n d , W illia m M u rra y ; 3 d a u g h te rs . R a m on a R o b in so n , M a ry R o oke r, and Lo la T h o m p s o n ; 10 g ra n d c h ild re n , a n d 7 g re a t-g ra n d c h ild re n .

M R S. M A R IE G O R E d ie d M ay 19 in N a sh ­v ille . Tenn. F un e ra l se rv ic e s w e re c o n d u c te d by Rev. E d m u n d P N ash. S u rv iv o rs in c lu d e her d a u g h te r. M rs . M a rth a A n n Eby, and fo u r g ra n d ­c h ild re n .

REV. FR A N K H O U G H T A L IN G , 87. d ie d M ay 13 in M u ske g o n , M ich . F un e ra l se rv ice s w e re c o n d u c te d by Rev. E u gene V icke ry . S u rv iv in g a re 2 sons. E d w a rd an d M ilt; 2 d a u g h te rs , M rs . G a ry (B a rb a ra ) F risb e y an d M rs . Don (R u th ) N u ve ll; 14 g ra n d c h ild re n ; and 13 g re a t­g ra n d c h ild re n .

D O R O TH Y H O LT L IC H LY TE R . 53. d ied M ay 12 in N e w p o rt, Tenn . F un e ra l S e rv ice s w e re c o n d u c te d by D is tr ic t S u p e r in te n d e n t G len Jo n e s an d Rev. D av id R u th e rfo rd . S u rv iv o rs in c lu d e he r h u s b a n d , Paul "B ro w n ie " L ich ly te r. tw o sons, D av id an d M a rty ; h e r p a re n ts ; th re e b ro th e rs ; and tw o s is te rs .

G R A C E M ESS ER , 78, d ie d M ay 22 in G le n ­d o ra , C a lif F un e ra l se rv ic e s w e re c o n d u c te d by Rev. B ob S p o rle d e r. S he is su rv iv e d by her h u s b a n d , Rev. H a ley M esse r; tw o sons. Ja m e s T. a n d B ob L.; o n e d a u g h te r. E m m ile n e V idean ; seven g ra n d c h ild re n ; th re e g re a t-g ra n d c h ild re n ; tw o b ro th e rs : an d tw o s is te rs .

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July 26 “Two Ways"

August 2 “Kiss the Son!”

by W. E. McCumber, speaker

REAGAN UPH O LD S R ELIG IO U S FREEDO M . P res iden t Ronald Reagan uphe ld re lig ious freedom as a sub je c t o f in te rna tiona l nego tia tions and con dem ned C o m m u n ism ’s “ ty rann y and bru ta l rep ress ion of hum an rig h ts ,” acco rd ing to an E ast/W est News S er­v ice report.

The pres iden t, in a W hite House ce rem ony held recen tly in m em ory of H o locaust v ic tim s, said tha t the U n ited S tates shou ld not nego tia te w ith na tions tha t pe rsecu te th e ir c itizens unless such pe rsecu tion is inc luded as a sub je c t o f nego tia tions . In his e igh t- m inu te ta lk to an aud ience that inc lud ed seven su rv ivo rs o f the Ho locaust, w h ich ann ih ila ted 6 m illion Jews in N az i-occup ied Europe, Reagan fu rth e r said tha t he in tends to use the “ bu lly p u lp it” o f the pres idency " to po in t a fing e r of sham e" at pe rsecu tion w herever it occurs. □

12.6 M ILL IO N ARE REFUGEES; U.N. A ID B U D G ET R ISES S H A R P ­LY. A tota l of 12.6 m illion peop le w ere re fugees o r “ in te rna llyd isp la ce d ” at the beg inn ing o f 1981, the U.S. C o m m itte e fo r R e fu­gees repo rted in the recent "1981 W orld Refugee S urvey."

In A frica the nu m be r increased in one year from 4 m illion to 6.3 m illion , as d ro ug h t and fam ine pu rsued refugees flee ing from war. W ith th e ir coun try invaded by the Soviet U n ion, 1 m illion A fghan refugees floo de d into Pakistan du ring 1980.

As ano the r index o f the seve rity of the p ro b lem , the U n ited Nations High C om m iss ione r fo r Refugees asked nearly tw ice the sum fo r re fugee re lie f in 1980 as in 1979. E xpe nd itu re was $270 m illion in 1979; by m id -1980 the estim a ted need was $500 m illion . The sam e fund ta rge t was set fo r 1981.

The new w o rldw id e re fugee to ta l is 3.4 m illion be low the 1980 figu re of 16 m illion , rep o rted by the priva te n o n -p ro fit agency. One cause of the d ro p was the re tu rn hom e of 5 m illion d isp laced C am ­bod ians and Laotians. A no the r is exc lus ion from 1981 s ta tis tics of1.1 m illion rese ttled refugees.

By con tinen t, the 1981 refugee to ta ls are: A frica , 6.3 m illion ; Asia, 2.2 m illion : Europe, 350.000; Latin A m erica . 240,000; M idd le East, 3.6 m illion . □

PRISON FELLO W SH IP CA LLS FOR REFORMS: O VER C R O W D IN G CA USED BY N O N VIO LEN T C A SES. Prison Fellow sh ip , the in te r­national C h ris tian m in is try fo r inm ates, ex-o ffe nde rs , and the ir fam ilies, today said m ore than ha lf of the n a tion ’s prison inm ates shou ld not have been ja iled . “ A to ta l of 52 pe rcen t o f all p rison inm ates in the U n ited S tates are in fo r nonv io len t offenses, and w a re ­housing these inm ates is the greatest cause of o ve rc row d in g today ," said Charles W. Co lson, fo u n d e r of P rison Fellow sh ip .

Colson m ade his s ta tem ents in re leasing a new issue paper w h ich ca lls fo r re fo rm s in the A m erican c rim in a l ju s tice system . “ F ifty-tw o percen t of all inm ates are nonv io len t, but are cos ting b il­lions of do lla rs in taxpayer fu n d s ,” he said. "It is ou r con v ic tio n tha t the best hope fo r lasting hum ane c rim ina l ju s tice re fo rm lies w ith A m erican C hris tians."

The paper suggests several a lte rna tives fo r the no nv io len t o f­fenders: res titu tion , com m u n ity serv ice, house arrest, p ro ba tion and con trac t p roba tion , de fe rred sen tenc ing w h ile the o ffe n d e r u n d e r­goes trea tm en t, suspended sen tences fo r spe c ific pe riods, fines, a lcohol and d rug trea tm ent, em p lo ym e n t assistance, p re tria l in te r­ven tion— in w hich the firs t o ffen de r is d ive rted from the c rim ina l ju s tice system to cou nse lin g— and com m u n ity d ispu te se ttlem en t, in w h ich vo lun tee rs m ed ia te cases w h ich o rd in a rily w ou ld go to the crim ina l ju s tice system .

Colson, who served a fede ra l p rison te rm fo r in vo lvem en t in W atergate, said a national 12 -m em ber com m ittee on prison re fo rm — com p rised of judges, leg is la tors, fo rm e r o ffen de rs and Prison Fel­low sh ip s ta ff— has been o rgan ized and was in s tru m en ta l in c o m p ilin g the w h ite paper. □

HERALD OF HOLINESS

M A R Y G R A C E B E A R B E L L O W S M IN N IS , 92, d ie d Ju n e 1 in S a ffo rd , A riz . F u n e ra l se rv ic e s w e re c o n d u c te d by Rev. W. L. R o b e rts o n and Rev. W illis W a lk e r. S h e is s u rv iv e d by o n e d a u g h te r, E liza b e th L o u ise R ice ; f iv e g ra n d c h il­d re n ; an d seven g re a t-g ra n d c h ild re n .

REV. F R A N K L IN M. M O O R E , 78, d ie d Ju n e 4 in C o lo ra d o S p rin g s , C o lo . F u n e ra l se rv ic e s w e re c o n d u c te d by Revs. C a rl D illa rd , B e rt E d w a rd s , an d H a ro ld F le sh m a n . In te rm e n t w as in C a n o n C ity , C o lo . Rev. M o o re p a s to re d in In d ia n a an d C o lo ra d o a n d w as in e v a n g e lis m fo r 17 yea rs . S u rv iv o rs in c lu d e h is w ife , Ethel; o n e son , T h o m a s ; o n e d a u g h te r, D ix ie ; f ive g ra n d c h ild re n ; an d o n e b ro th e r.

V IR G IN IA D. W IN G E T , 90. d ie d M a rc h 13 in C o lu m b u s , O h io . F u n e ra l se rv ic e s w e re c o n ­d u c te d by Rev. D o n a ld C e rr ic o an d Rev. R o b ­e rt J. C la ck . S h e is s u rv iv e d by o n e son, E d w a rd R.; tw o d a u g h te rs , M rs . R u by S h e ld o n an d M rs . D e lo re s C h e n o w e th ; fo u r g ra n d c h il­d re n ; e ig h t g re a t-g ra n d c h ild re n ; o n e b ro th e r; an d o n e s is te r .

B IR T H Sto RON A N D A N N (B A N Z ) A T T IG , C o lo ra d o

S p rin g s , C o lo ., a boy, H e a th T yson , M ay 30 to E va n g e lis t F R A N K A N D R A M O N A (W H IT ­

T A K E R ) C H A S E , B e th a n y , O k la .. a g irl, L a u ra R u th , M ay 30

to J E R R Y A N D M A R Q U E T T A (O X F O R D )

C H IL D S , E d m o n d , O k la ., a g irl, S h e lly M ich a , A p r. 10

to D E N N IS A N D JE A N N IE (C O N E ) C R O C K E R , K a n sa s C ity , M o., a g irl, N ich o le L o re n e . J u n e 6

to R U S S E L L A N D C H R IS T IN A C O L L E T T , C la r io n , Pa., a boy, J o n a th a n R u sse ll, A p r. 14

to S T E V E A N D D E B B IE (S N Y D E R ) G A M - PHER, S h aw ne e , K ans., a b o y A n d re w M ich a e l, M ay 18

to JO H N A N D K IM B E R L Y (D O E R LE ) R O D ­R IG U ES , T a m p a , F la., a g irl, L a u ra M a rie , Ju n e 10

to H A L A N D C H R IS T IN A (B A ILE S ) S U TTO N . K a nsas C ity . M o., a g irl, H a le igh N ico le , M ay 10

A D O P T IO Nby ER N E ST A N D N A D IN E W IN G , J u lia e tta ,

Ida ., a boy, W illia m C a rte r, b o rn M ar. 19, 1968, a d o p te d A p r. 3

M A R R IA G E S C A R L IN E K A Y E S T E E LE a n d W IL L IA M G LEN

T H O M A S at N o rth M ia m i, Fla., A p r i l 25 P A M E L A SU E S T E E LE a n d R O B E R T LE SLIE

T H O M A S at N o rth M ia m i, F la., A p r il 25 SU S A N RENEE DIXO N an d JO H N M IC H A E L

N O E L at L e x in g to n , Ky., M ay 1 V IC K IE LYNN A G E E a n d G REG H O L L IN G S ­

W O R TH at R o ge rs , A rk ., M ay 30 C H R IS T Y M E N D E N H A L L a n d J O S E P H

S C H M ID T at K in n e a r, W yo ., M ay 31 B E V E R LY A N N R O B E R TS a n d N E A L H E A TH -

C O TE S E Y M O U R at O k la h o m a C ity , O k la ., Ju n e 6

C A R O LY N N E LL R U S S E LL a n d G EO R G E M O R R IS O N at W aco , Tex., Ju n e 6

P A M E LA KA Y ELS an d W A LT E R F. TR A C Y at P ra ir ie V illa g e . K ans., J u n e 20

A N N I V E R S A R I E SM R. A N D M R S. C L E L L H A N C O C K o f B u rr

O ak, K ans., o b s e rv e d th e ir 50 th w e d d in g a n n i­ve rs a ry re ce n tly . C le ll and G e rtru d e (M ille r) w e re m a rr ie d J u n e 2, 1931, a t th e B re se e C o l­le ge C h ape l in H u tch in so n , Kans. T he m a tro n o f h o n o r w as M rs . E. J. S h eeks, te a c h e r o f th e o lo g y ; an d S. T. L u d w ig , p re s id e n t o f th e s c h o o l, w as bes t m an. Rev. Ed J. K ie m e l read th e ce re m o n y , w ith Rev. A. F. B a lse m e ie r, K a n s a s D is t r ic t s u p e r in te n d e n t o f fe r in g th e p raye r.

The c o u p le have th re e s o n s — Dr. A la n C. H a n co ck o f K ansas C ity , K ans.; G a ry A. H a n ­c o c k . A lb a n y , G a.; D e nn is H. H a n co ck o f O la the . K ans.; th e ir w ives , and s ix g ra n d c h ild re n .

D IR E C T O R IE SB O A R D OF G E N E R A L S U P E R I N T E N D E N T S —O ffice : 6401 T h e P aseo. K ansas C ity , M O 64131. W illia m M. G re a th o u se , C h a irm a n : O rv ille W. Je n k in s . V ic e -c h a irm a n ; J e ra ld D. Jo h n s o n , S e c re ta r y ; V . H. L e w is , E u g e n e L . S to w e , C h a rle s H. S tr ic k la n d .

C o n d u c te d by W . E. M c C u m b e r , Editor

Our Sunday School class was especially in­terested in Psalm 139:4, NIV, “Before a word is on my tongue you know it com pletely, O Lord.” A young adult posed the question, if God is all-knowing of our very thoughts before they are uttered, how much, if any, knowledge does Satan have of those thoughts? W e cam e to some basic conclusions of our own, but would like your opinion.

I don ’t know how much knowledge Satan has of our thoughts. Until they are expressed in words and deeds, it seems to me, he can only guess at them, as we guess at what others are thinking. The measure o f his knowledge would depend upon the shrewdness and accuracy o f his guesses. He was wrong in Job ’s case, and probably in many, many more. If he was as smart as some folks think, he shouldn’t be a devil. It’s stupid to be som eone or som ething God promises to destroy! □

Please explain as fully as possible the m ean­ing of Hebrews 12:14, “W ithout holiness no man shall see the Lord.”L et’s keep the verse intact. Seeing the Lord, in the sense o f entering into eternal communion with H im — com m only spoken o f as going to heaven— is here conditioned upon pursuing peace with others as well as holiness. Peace and holi­ness, in turn, are conditioned upon the redem p­tive work o f Jesus (13:12) which we appropriate by faith. Our pursuit o f peace and holiness is not a system o f salvation by works, but by a faith that works.Holiness, as the entire Letter to the Hebrews makes clear, involves forgiveness, cleansing, and discipline. Jesus, as our perfect Priest, offered

himself as a perfect Sacrifice for sin. God raised Him from the dead, and in the power o f endless life He saves com pletely all who com e to God by Him (7:22-28). This salvation is the New Cove­nant, which promises forgiveness o f sins and the writing of the law upon the heart — a deep, inward, thorough cleansing and reorientation of the inner life (10:1-18). In addition to these crises of pardon and cleansing, there is a process o f discipline, as God chastens us in order that we may share His holiness (12:1-17). T o enjoy heaven with God we must becom e like God. "H oliness” here means experienced holiness, not assent to any particular doctrine o f holiness. □

Can you give me some scriptural proof that the Rapture will com e before the seven-year Tribu­lation?Also, I’d like to know why we don’t hear more, or should I say any, prophetic preaching or writing in the Nazarene Church?

T o your first question, No.T o your second, there is preaching and writing done on the Second Coming in our church. Few o f our pastors major or specialize in the subject, however, although some do. □

I have a question concerning the American Bi­ble Society. Should we support them finan­cially? W e receive literature asking for finances quite regularly, but some of our pastors feel that their translations are not as accurate as they once were.

I personally support them and hope all our churches do. They do a Bible publication and distribution work that no church does or can do. As for the accuracy of their versions, they pub­lish and distribute a number o f versions, not just their own Today's English Version.Thousands of people around the world have found Christ through their work. □

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HEWS OF EWflHBELISH M

Caddo, Okla.: The church had a revival with Rev. Jimmy Dell. Brother D ell’s personality, humor, and music won the people’s hearts, while his powerful com m unication o f the gospel won their souls for the Lord Jesus. This was one o f the best attended revivals the church has known. People received spiritual help nightly, with 43 com ing forward Sunday morning for help. Som e were saved, some sancti­fied, and some were reclaimed. □

— B ill B u e ttn e r. p a s to r

Tice, Fla.: Palm Beach Boulevard Church has experienced a spiritual revival with Lloyd and Gertrude Ward as evangelists. The attendance was good and seekers were at the altar in several services. M any contacts were made and over 40 first-time visitors cam e to the services. □

— D u d le y R. G e ra ld , p a s to r

Laurel, Mont.: First Church had arevival with Evangelist Ben Lemaster. Rev. Lemaster was anointed o f God and spoke the W ord so people could

understand it and feed on it. There were seekers at the altar through the week, culm inating with 21 people com ing for prayer Sunday morning and many com ing for healing and oth ­er spiritual needs in the Sunday eve­ning service. The church is stronger as a result of G od ’s touch, with several sanctified wholly, and the fellowship o f five new converts. □

— Paul D. G ray , p a s to r

H u tc h in s o n , K a n s .: B e th a n y Church had a revival with Evangelist Bob H oots and Song Evangelists Jim and Rosemary Green. This revival was led by the Holy Spirit. Families were reunited, backsliders reclaimed, sin­ners converted, and believers sancti­fied. There were some o f the largest crowds in this church ’s history. The church was strengthened, new Chris­tians were baptized, and new m em ­bers were received into the church. □

— H a ro ld C. Davis, p a s to r

Urbana, 111.: Faith Church had arevival with Evangelist Don Sanders. Brother Sanders’s ministry was one of in stru ction and ch a llen ge for the church. It was directed to the “ in­church” crowd and their need to "go out and bring them in .” Several have

requested a personal evangelism class to equip them for outreach, and one is planned. □

— W e sle y L. S p e n g le r, p a s to r

Newark, D el.: First Church re­cently had an outstanding revival with Calvin and M arjorie Jantz, preachers, singers and musicians. Both Calvin and M arjorie preached holiness of heart and life, and there were many seekers. Attendance was the best this church has seen in any revival in the past four years. □

— E d w a rd W. Lev in , p a s to r

Decatur, 111.: Oak Grove Churchrecently had a fruitful revival with Dr. James Hunton, district super­intendent, and Som ppi singers. Seek­ers in almost every service were either saved, sanctified, or reclaimed, and others were drawn closer to the Lord. Som e new mem bers will soon be re­ceived. □

— L e s lie W o o te n , p a s to r

Upper Montclair, N .J .: Trinity Church recently experienced a spon­taneous revival following a Sunday night concert with the “ Dan and D a­vid M inistries ” o f Bedford, Ohio. The H o lv S p ir i t c o n t in u e d to m o v e

gratitude for the grace of Christ that makes a holy life possible, I covenant, as His discip le and in obedience to His W ord to:

EA C H D A Y — Read and obey G od 's W ord. (Colossians 3:16)

Pray for myself and others. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Seek to perfect holiness of heart and life by:Liv ing the life o f holiness in the home;Dem onstrating holiness in my social life;Exhibiting holiness on my job.(1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)

Avoid, as m uch as possible, the appearance of evil What I read;What I watch;W here I go. (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

R E G U LA R LY —Attend the services of my church. (Hebrews 10:25)

SYS TEM A TIC A LLY— Return to the Lord at least the first tenth of all I gain (M a lach i 3:10)

AS I H AVE O P P O R T U N IT Y , SHARE:My goods with those in need. (1 John 3:17) Myself through caring for others. (1 John 4:7) M y testimony of life and word. (Acts 1:8)

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throughout the following week, with the pastor preaching and Dan and David providing the music. The re­sults— over 100 people cam e forward during the week, many for their very first time. □

— T. L a rry D avis , p a s to r

THE CHURCH SCEHE

Teens from the Union, M o., church shared the gospel and the ministry of the Church o f the Nazarene with sev­eral thousand persons at U nion’s third annual Founder’s Day Festival. M ore than 500 Indian headbands and invi­tations to vacation Bible school were distributed to children, and adults received Scripture portions, tracts, and the church ’s direct-m ail m aga­zine, the Union N azarene M essenger. Every half-hour a gospel puppet show was presented at the ‘ ‘ Sunday School Is for K ids— o f All Ages” booth on the courthouse square. Pastor W illiam L. Poteet reports a very positive response to the church 's ministry in the com ­munity. □

Gainesville, Tex., First Churchrecently burned its mortgage. Rev. Harold M cClain, twice pastor o f the church, participated in the ceremony as Pastor Joseph L. Predaina burned the mortgage. Also taking part were Norman Shasteen, John Millikan, or­iginal signers o f the note; and Fran Faltermeier, Ann Land, and Evelyn Spires, church stewards. The church was packed for this red-letter day. □

L O U IS I A N A D I S T R I C T L A U N C H E S C H U R C H P L A N T I N G P L A N

A plan for planting new churches in key target areas on the Louisiana D is­trict was launched in a Home M is­sions service W ednesday evening dur­ing the district assembly. Dr. CharlesH. S tr ick la n d , general su p e r in te n ­dent, gave a message that lifted and inspired the congregation.

Rev. Ford Boone, pastor o f Baton Rouge First Church and chairman of the district Church Planters C om m it­tee, gave a brief summary o f the plan, highlighting the tremendous needs in the state o f Louisiana.

District Superintendent Ralph E. West presented two church planting families to the assembly. They were

Rev. Raym ond Teston and family and Rev. Roy Crum and family. Not pres­ent, but com m itted as church plant­ers, were laymen Mr. and Mrs. John Crausewell.

The Testons have already moved to the New Orleans area to begin a church in or near Metairie, La., a city o f over 200,000 population, where there is no Church o f the Nazarene. Kenner First Church is the sponsor­ing church.

The Crums have com m itted them ­selves to Denham Springs, a fast- growing com m unity just out of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge First Church is the sponsoring church.

The Crausewells have already be­gun services in Covington, La., where they have found a number o f families interested in being a part of planting a church. Slidell church is the sponsor­ing church and is itself only one year old.

Following the presentation o f the church planting families, Louisiana Nazarenes pledged their support for these church planter families and at least two more. Over $38,500, two automobiles, one microwave oven, and three sets of puppets were pledged.

□MEMOto church board m e m b e rs :

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YiHiAnto Na mYou have done it again. The goal fo r the 1981 Easter O ffe ring was $7,250,000. The am oun t rece ived was $7,341,712.77. P raise the Lord!

T ha t’s a lo t of m oney co n trib u te d by fa ith fu l, sac rific in g Nazarenes. Say w hat you w ill, g iv ­ing is the tou chs tone o f com m itm e n t.

So long as we Nazarenes respond in such fash ion to a call fo r se lf-d en y ing g iv ing , the re can be no question o f ou r loyalty, ou r un ity of vis ion, and pu rpo se in ou r se rv ice to G od and the C hurch.

T hank you, and m ay G od con tinue to bless you.

Dr. Jerald D. Johnson, Secretary Board of General Superintendents

P A P U A N E W G U I N E A M I S S I O N A R Y IN J U R E D IN A C C I D E N T

Mrs. M ona W hite, missionary to Papua New Guinea, was involved in a serious autom obile accident on the morning o f June 18, 1981, when the car she was driving collided with a m otor­cycle.

T h e m o t o r c y c l i s t w as th r o w n through the windshield, striking M ona on her right side. The im pact o f his helmet caused broken bones in her face, shoulder, and ribs. She also suf­fered several bad facial cuts and severe injury to her right eye, but doctors are hopeful o f restoring normal eyesight. The m otorcyclist suffered a broken arm and leg and is doing satisfactorily.

Mrs. W hite is in intensive care, but all vital signs are good. She has under­gone surgery twice, and the doctors were pleased at the way she is respond­ing, following the second surgery.

M ona and her husband, Wallace, have served as missionaries to Papua New Guinea for over 20 years. W allace is currently serving as superintendent o f the Coastal District in Papua New Guinea. □

— N C N

B A IL E Y E L E C T E D S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F D A K O T A

On the morning of June 25, 1981, Rev. F. Thom as Bailey was elected su­perintendent of the Dakota District . The election took place on the first ballot during the 13th annual assem­bly held in Ellendale, N .D . He suc­ceeds Rev. Phil Riley who resigned to b e co m e d ire cto r o f the D iv is ion o f Christian Life at International H ead­quarters in Kansas City.

Rev. Bailey is presently pastoring in Sapulpa, Okla. Before accepting the assignment in Sapulpa, Rev. Bailey served as the business manager for M id-Am erica Nazarene College. He previously pastored churches in Plain­field, Ind., and Davenport, la. In addi­tion, he has served in a number of district capacities including the D is­trict Advisory Board, the Board of Orders and Relations, the Board of Ministerial Studies, and the District Youth Council.

Rev. Bailey is married to the former

Judith Gardner. They have two ch il­dren: Tony, soon to be a freshman at M id-Am erica Nazarene College, and Tam m y, a high school senior.

Dr. Charles H. Strickland was the presiding general superintendent. □

— N C N

F R A N C O T O S P E A K O N “ L A H O R A N A Z A R E N A ”

Ray Hendrix, director o f radio pro­duction for M edia Services/Division of Com m unications, has announced that Dr. Sergio Franco will be the speaker on the Spanish language broadcast “ La Hora Nazarena” in the first quar­ter o f 1982. Dr. Franco is Spanish book editor for the International Publica­tions Board at Nazarene H eadquar­ters.

Since 1978 Dr. Franco has been in charge o f theological ext ension courses for the Nazarene church in M exico City. He has toured throughout M ex­ico and other parts of Latin Am erica in evangelistic campaigns and has taught at the Nazarene Spanish Seminary in San Antonio, Tex.

Dr. Franco was born in M exico City. He attended the Polytechnical N a­tional Institute in M exico and grad­uated from Pasadena College with a

B .A . degree in religion. He received th e M .D iv . degree from N azarene Theological Seminary, the M aster of Literature degree from the University o f Missouri, and the Ph.D . degree from the same institution.

“ La Hora Nazarena” is now heard o v e r a p p r o x im a t e ly 375 s t a t io n s th rou g h ou t the S p a n ish -sp ea k in g world. The program is produced in Costa Rica with administrative guid­ance from the Office o f M edia Services in Kansas City. □

— N C N

D r. Franco broadcasting

34 HERALD OF HOLINESS

STANDPOINT

On Letters to the Editor

WHEN I DECIDED to print a “ Letters” column in this magazine, a small number of friends demurred. Their objections fell, almost without ex­ception, into two broad arguments: (1) A majority of letters would be negative in tone, for people are quicker to voice disagreement than agreement in letters; and (2) These negative criticism s and/or complaints would convey the im pres­

sion of dissension or even division in the church.Obviously the arguments did not sway me. I’ll tell you why. It seems to me

that an “ offic ia l” magazine, more than any other kind, ought to provide an outlet for reader response. Otherwise, it can be dismissed as a propaganda tool for an entrenched bureaucracy unwilling to accept criticism. As for the relative percentages of negative and positive reactions, since it is a well-known fact that we tend to write angry and dissenting letters more quickly and more often than approving letters, the d isproportion should not deceive anyone.

Besides, negative criticism has value. We learn from it. Freedom to express it is priceless. That freedom can be destroyed not only by oppressive legislation but by the simple refusal to provide outlets for it. There is a reader’s side to freedom of the press as well as a w riter’s side.

Division in the church is a fact, and has always been. Why hide it? Dissenting voices play an im portant role in keeping the old Ship of Zion on even keel and off the rocks. The majority is not always wise, much less right. Neither is pretense helpful in an institution that is supposed to be founded upon and committed to truth.

If we are divided in opinion, admission and expression of our differences are healthier than wearing false faces modeled after the recent craze for “ SMILE” buttons. When a church, or even a board, pretends to be in unanimous agree­ment when it is not, nobody is fooled, at least not for long. Such pretensions are an insult to the people’s intelligence and strain the credibility of the group whose paranoia or insecurity seeks such a camouflage.

As long as we respect one another, locking horns and crossing blades can be educative and corrective. We are in trouble only when we cannot disagree agreeably. If any of us will take the tim e and trouble to read Wesley’s W o rk s - anti we do claim to be Wesleyan—we will quickly discover his passion to “ think and let th ink.” Agreement on a few basic doctrinal and ethical positions creates all the boundaries necessary for a holy, happy, and helpful fellowship. Within these perimeters we can tolerate and utilize any measure of contrary opinion, just as the New Testament Church did.

The Herald of Holiness is the official organ of the Church of the Nazarene, not of an elite segment within that church. The church is really out there where the readers are, not here where the editorial staff sits. By definition, it seems to me, the official organ should not only provide a means for speaking to the church but for hearing from the church. □

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