June 26, 1973

lhe Evongelrcol
Vol. 46, No. 20 June 26, /973

FEATURES
COVER
Photo by George Keck
3 DR. OLSON REPORTS EFCA GROWTH
4 TRINITY GRADUATION
6 IS THE FAMILY DOOMED?
by Leighton Ford SEOUL, KOREA - Evangelist Billy Graham speaking to an estimated one million
7 FROM ROCK MUSIC TO THE Koreans at the closing rally Sunday, June 3, in YoiDo Plaza. This is the largest
ROCK OF AGES crowd Graham has spoken to in his thirty year evangelistic career, and probably
the largest ever assembled to hear the proclamation of the Christian Gospel.
7 CONVERTED JUNK Calculating the totals were local crusade officials. In keeping with the Korean
by Helen Leckrone custom, most of the people walked miles to attend and then sat huddled close
I) SINGING SAILORS GLORIFY THE together on mats and papers on the blacktop surface of YoiDo Plazo. The
LORD JESUS CHRIST five-day Seoul Crusade closed with over three million hearing the gospel preached
through an interpreter, another Billy, Billy Kim.
9 Bus MINISTRY Is EFFECTIVE
IO THE LORD BUILDS A HOUSE IN
ARTHUR BLESSITT TO
CHOCOLATE TOWN, USA TREK AFRICA
by Marcia Rae Piepgrass LONDON (EP) - Southern Baptist

nEWS
13 CONCERNING CONCERNS Evangelist Arthur Blessitt has returned
by H. Bruce Clwp111t111 to London following a 3,000-mile walk
through western Europe, North Africa
14 A NEW LOOK AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
by Loma A nderso11
and West Africa to make plans for his
most ambitious project: a walk the
whole breadth of Africa.
DIGEST
32 JODY, OUR MODERN DAY
MIRACLE CHILD To begin in July, the pilgrimage for.
by Mrs. Jean Gree11er the Gospel will find Blessitt accompa­
nied by his wife, Sherry, and their four DR. L. A. PETERSON DIES
lt)EPAIRTmEnirs children.
The former minister of Holywood's
SEATTLE, WASH. - Funeral services
were held May 29 for Dr. Lloyd A. Pe­
Sunset Strip said a series of crusades in terson, 63, a former pastor in the 1950's
2 News Ditest 20 TWC England and Scotland lasting until July of the Elim Evangelical Free Church
12 Edi1ori11/ '21 Trinity Now will culminate in a massive rally at of Oak Lawn, Ill. He had served nine
16 Smile '22 New Books Derby, central England, on June 30. O years prior to his death as pastor of
18 Missiongrams '22 Dis1ric1 News the Berean Church in Seattle. He retired
CANADIANS PROPOSE in January due to illness.
19 FCYF JO WMS Activities
ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN Dr. Peterson received his doctorate
19 S1ewardship
BROADCASTERS from Bob Jones University, Greenville,
WILLOWDALE, Ont. (EP) - Citing S.C. He is survived by his wife, Lucille:
EDITOR
-George M. Keck,
Acting Editor
a need for evangelical Christians in a daughter, Jeanelle, and a son, Jerome.
Canada to coordinate their religious Burial was in Kiron, Iowa. 0
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS - Arnold T. Olson, Lester telecasting and broadcasting activities, a
P. Westlund, Marlin Jones, Herbert E. Kyrk, Mn. proposal has been accepted by the 14,000 AT OPENING OF
Violo Groenhoff, Calvin 8. Hanson, John W. Walk.
up, Darrel 0. Stark, J. Robert Christensen, William Evangelical Fellowship of Canada CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC
H. R•mland. Council to form an association of Chris­ RENEWAL CONFERENCE
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fain, Virgil Nyberg; Western, Herbert D. Peterson;
to present to the Ontario government ence of the Catholic Charismatic Re­
Pacific Northwest, David Enerson; Canadian Prairie, about the proposed elimination of Chris­ newal Movement registered 14,000 peo­
James Woltman; Canadian Pacific, Elmer Olson;
Southea,tern, Trygve Landru; Kentucky, Miss Helga tian standards of morality from the ple here on June 1 - the first day of
Peterson; Southwe,t, Wallace G. Norling. school act. the three-day meeting.
The council has viewed with grave Theme for the gathering, which
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2 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 Gives Annual Report at EFCA Conference
.J President Olson Calls· For Praise to God,
Reports Strong Membership, Church Growth
S
olid membership growth, amount�
ing to an estimated 9.5 per cent
for the year, the addition of .16 · · each institution and each member
new congregations to the denomina­
tion, and a substantial increase in giv­
ing, keynoted the annual report given
to the 89th annual conference of the
Evangelical Free Church of America
by Dr. ArnoldT. Olson, EFCA p�es-
ident.
Perhaps even more thrilling to del­
egates asseml?led June 18-24 at Green . whom were still pastoring churches,
Lake, Wis., was the note of victory
in Dr. Olson's report as he called "for
special praise to our God for leading
us as a church through this year."
He pointed out that what could
have been a "disastrous year" due to
the passing of several key men "has
turned out to be a year of victory."
The deaths of Mel Larson, Evangeli­
· cal Beacon editor; Paul Carlson, heac;l
) of Christian Investors Foundation,
\-/ ·and .Alton And�rson, headquarters
custodian, were especially noted by
Dr. Olson.
Evangelical Free Church member­
ship is now estimated at 83,337. In
addition to the 16 congregations offi­
cially organized and accepted into
membership, there are 12 congrega­
tions in the process of being organ­
ized, bringing the total for the de­ · Mrs. Stanley Conrad, Miss Lorraine
nomination to 604 churches in the
United States and Canada.
Dr. Olson said giving to various
Evangelical Free Church departments
and institutions, includingTrinity Col­
lege and Divinity School and Trinity
Western College, rose to $8,102,348,
over a million dollars more than the
1971-72 total of $7,020,089.
During the fiscal year the churches
reported receiving a total of $30,500,
357, up from $26,229,709 for the
previous year. Per capita giving
showed . an increase from $343 to
$399, or about 15 per cent. The
money was used for local work
(73.2%), overseas missions (14.3%)
and home missions and benevolences
(12.5%).
Dr. Olson issued a "call to boll­
) week trip to Israel as a guest of the
� ness" and urged careful study by each
EFCA member and congregation of
the report given to the annual con­
ference by The Committee to Safe-
JUNE 26, 1973
guard Our Spiritual Heritage. "It is
our prayer that each congregation,
. received widespread publicity and .
might use this document as a guide
for a period of self-study. We speak
of. the need for renewal. We pray for
revival. We must begin with an hon­
est self-examination. · May God
through .the Holy Spirit move · us in
this direction."
Free Church ministers, some of
wh9 went to be with the Lord during
the year were Wallace V. Davison,
Hjalmar Ekblad, Anders Herje, A.·P.
McElheran, Arthur N. Olson, Ernest
L. Oskarson and Arthur G. Peterson.
Dr. Olson reported that those com­
missioned as missionaries were Rev.
Fulton Chin, Rev. and Mrs. Henry
Griffith, Dr. and Mrs. John Hanson,
Rev. and Mrs. Sigvart Odland, Rev.
and Mrs. Edward· Rommen, Mr. and
Mrs. Larry Schlotfeldt and Mr. and
Mrs. Gary Shaver.
Missionaries recommissioned dur­
ing the year were: Dr. and Mrs.
Richard Anderson, Rev. and Mrs.
Marvin Ang, Rev. and Mrs. Earl
Blomberg, Rev. and Mrs. Robert
Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Carlson,
Rev. and Mrs. Don Carlson; Rev. and
Ditmar, Miss Verna Lindgren, Mr.
and Mrs. Lowell Olson, Miss Sherrill
Peterson, Mrs. Ruth Rodine and Rev.
and Mrs. Ben Sawatsky. Rebecca
Bauer was commissioned as a short
term (one year) missionary.
As leader of the denomination, Dr.
Olson traveled extensively throughout
the year. He participated in 19 dedica­
tions, seven anniversary celebrations,
spoke at eight Bible conferences, lec­
tured for a week at Trinity Western
College, presented his annual series
of history lectures atTrinity Evangel­
ical Divinity School and had numer­
ous other speaking engagements.
His journeys included three over­
seas trips·. The first was to Zaire,
Ethiopia, Greece, Denmark and Nor­
way.The second was a special Easter
Israeli government to study reports
of anti-missionary activity. His report
on that trip was presented at the Na-
tional Association of Evangelicals
convention in Portland, Ore., and has
praise. It appeared in two installments
in the May 29 and June 12 editions of
the Evangelical Beacon.
Dr. Olson's third overseas trip was
to India to lecture at the·· conference
of the newly .formed Evangelical Free
Church of India, followed by a stop
in Israel enroute home.
This final journey. was followed;
immediately on. arrival home in late
May, by a trip to the hospital· for .
major surgery. Dr. Olson made a very
swift recovery in time to be able to
participate · in the conference at
Green Lake.
"The entire church owes much
praise to God. What could have been
a year of delays has turned out to
be a year in which our faith in God
has been strengthened and our faith
in the organizational structure of the
EFCA renewed."
Dr. Olson concluded: "With such
evidence of God's help we face the
coming year with great anticipation.
We believe, as we call upon Him to
'try our hearts,' a spiritual renewal is
assured. Then as we gather for our
90th conference in 1974, we will be
considering a 10 year plan of advance
now under study by the newly ap­
pointed Committee on Priorities."
"But the God of all grace,
who hath called us unto his eter­
nal glory by Christ Jesus, after
that ye have suffered a while,
make you perfect, stablish,
strengthen, settle you. To him be
glory and dominion for ever and
ever. Amen." 1 Peter 5:10,
11. •
Editor's Note: Dr. Olson has re­
ferred to the report by the Committee
to Safeguard our Spiritual Heritage
as a ''historic document." Our re­
sponse to this report can have tremen­
dous meaning for the future of the
Evangelical Free Church of America.
Look for it, in fuD, in the next Issue
of the Evangelical Beacon.
3
GRADUATES, happy with anticipa­
tion, file in through the crowded

TRINITY GRADUATIO�
narthex of the Presbyterian Church
of Deerfield, Ill., to take their
places for 1973 commencement
services. · Inset photo shows the
beautiful mansion used as adminis­
tration building on the campus of
Trinity College and Trinity Evan­
gelical Divinity Schaal.

An article in the Oct. 9, 1972, issue of Time magazine pointed out that Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School is one of the nation's conservative seminaries where
enrollments are increasing and academic standards remain high. This was con­
trasted with problems at liberal seminaries, which face dwindling enrollments
and increasing financial problems. These are schools where basic Christian
doctrines and the historical accuracy of the Bible are questioned. We have cause
to praise God for a record graduating class at Trinity Evangelical Divinity
Sclwol - graduates who believe the Bible and are committed to the task of
taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a needy world.

G odthehasservice
given us minds to use in
of God. If we neglect
the mind, we shall not be able to min­
ister to the whole persoo. Use all of
the gifts God has given you."
These words were addressed to the
record size ( 123) Class of 1973 of
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at
the school's 76th annual commence­
ment on Friday, June 8.
The speaker, Dr. Colin Brown of
Trinity College, Bristol, England, ex­
horted the graduates to "be of one
mind" regarding the things of Christ.
He urged them to cultivate a "pioneer-
4 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
ing spirit" and to have minds that take
the initiative and are not "content with
the status quo."
Graduates, friends and relatives filled
the Presbyterian Church of Deerfield,
Ill., to overflowing on a warm summer
evening for the impressive commence­
ment rites. The program included pre­
sentation of two honorary doctoral de­
grees.
The degree of Doctor of Laws was
conferred upon Reuben Charles Rolf­
ing, chairman of the board and chief
executive officer of the Wurlitzer Co.
Dr. Rolfing, born in 1891, the son of
a Methodist minister, began a distin­
guished business career in I 912 and
has headed several major firms. He and
his wife have been active in the Presby­
terian Church for 30 years.
Impressed by the quality of the
Christian education offered at Trinity,
they have donated funds for construc­
tion of a new Divinity School Library
to be named the James R. Rolfing
Memorial Library in memory of their
son, who was killed in an airplane ac­
cident in 1960.
Dr. Harry L. Evans, Trinity presi­
dent, noted that Rolfing has "given
 IT WAS PHOTO TIME following commencement, as graduates posed
inside the church for proud parents and friends who wished to
preserve the happy occasion on film.

COUPLE HONORED - Mr. and Mrs. Reuben

Charles Rolfing pictured in President Evans'
office prior to the commencement service.
He was awarded the honorary degree of
Doctor of Laws.

generously to many great Christian

causes."
The other honorary degree was a
Doctor of Divinity degree conferred
on Wallace G. Norling of Costa Mesa,
Calif., superintendent of the Southwest
District, Evangelical Free Church of
America.
ACADEMIC ROBES are being adjusted in the office of the college
A native of Minnesota, where he was president prior to the 76th annual commencement. In the photo,
born in 1925, Rev. Norling attended from left, are Rev. Kenneth M. Meyer, chairman of the board of
Northwestern and Harvard universities directors; E. David Wennstrom, vice president of public affairs;
� and Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., Reuben Charles Rolfing, honorary degree recipient; Dr. Kenneth S.
and served several congregations as pas­ Kantzer, vice president for graduate studies, and Rev. Wallace G.
tor before becoming district superinten­ Norling, honorary degree recipient.
dent in 1967.
Since this time, the number of
churches in his district has increased
from 22 to 40 and the district budget
has had a six-fold increase. He has
helped establish several new churches
in the southern California area. "Only
those have been engaged in such labor
can appreciate what it means," said
Evans in presenting the doctoral degree.
Dr. Kenneth S. Kantzer, vice presi­
dent for graduate studies, in presenting
the candidates for degrees, expressed
pride in the Class of 1973 and remind­
ed the degree recipients, "We are send­
ing you forth to represent the Lord
Christ."
CONGRATULATIONS - Dr. Harry L. Evans, left, college president,
In the Charge to the Graduates, Wal­ congratulates Rev. Wallace G. Norling, superintendent of South­
ter C. Kaiser Jr., professor of Old west District of the Evangelical Free Church. Rev. Norling received
Testament, urged them from I Timothy the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.
4: 16 to "take heed unto thyself" and
exhorted them to "end the famine of COMMENCEMENT participants posed for pictures prior to the
the Word of God in our land." start of the service. They are, from left, Dr. Kenneth S. Kantzer,
The walls and vaulted ceiling of the Rev. Wallace G. Norling, Dr. Harry L. Evans, Reuben Charles Rolfing
and Rev. Kenneth M. Meyer.
impressive church edifice reverberated
with the Hymn of Commitment sung
by the congregation preceding the ben­
ediction.
The Recessional was followed by a
happy time of conversation, picture
_ taking and rejoicing at the milestone
,,. moment in their lives as the graduates
were greeted and congratulated by
friends and family members. 0
JUNE 26, 1973

IS THE FAMILY
by Leighton Ford
0
ne in three.
In 1972, statistics show that
one in three marriages in the
U.S. ended in divorce. In 1920, that
figure was one in seven. Startling sta­
tistics if one believes that, like a pier
resting on its pilings, society rests on
its homes - and when those supports
rot or are. shaken, the society is in
6 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
DOOMED?
trouble. A broken home may cause
shock waves that go on for genera­
tions to come, for children need the
security and stability of the home.
Perhaps we need a new look at
what marriage really is. Can married
love, in fact, stay alive in the 1970's?
Some people predict radical chang­
es in marriage styles. In "Future
Shock" Alvin Toffler says that "a
conventional marriage proves itself
less and less capable of delivering on
its promises of lifelong love . . . we
can anticipate public acceptance of
temporary marriages." The future
marriage ritual may go, "I, John, take
thee, Mary, . . . for the next five
years!"
Others suggest a two-level system.
The first, a short-term marriage with­
out childbearing or child-rearing re­
sponsibilities. The second, for those
who graduate, would be exclusive,
permanent, and available only to
selected couples. One of the key is­
sues is whether future marriage will
be seen as a temporary fling, or a
permanent commitment.
Religious leaders raised the same
question with Jesus (Matthew 19:3-9).
"Is it lawful," they asked, "to divorce
one's wife for any cause?"
Note carefully how Jesus answered:
"Have you not read that He who
made them from the beginning made
them male and female, and sajd, 'for
this reason a man shall leave hjs
father and mother and be joined to
his wife, and the two shall become
one'? So they are no longer two but
one. What therefore God has joined
together, let no man put asunder."
Jesus would not talk about divorce
until He had talked about the pur­
pose of marriage!
But, can we really expect people to
live up to Jesus' teaching? Can we
make His words into a law for a
modern, pagan society, made up of
selfish, secular people? Probably not.
Jesus is giving the ideal. He is not
legislating for society.
Even Christians don't constantly
live up to what Jesus taught in the
Sermon on the Mount ... "Whoever
divorces his wife, let him give her
a certificate of divorce. But I say to
you that every one who divo5ces his
wife, except on the grounds of un­
chasti\y, makes her an adulteress; and
whoever marries a divorced woman
commits adultery." (Matthew 5: 31-
32).
When Jesus spoke those words,
the world was witnessing the break­
up of marriage. Sadly, Christians
themselves have not been excluded
from divorce. Just as you can't un­
scramble eggs, there are some situa­
tions so mixed up they seem beyond
repair. Yet even then God can for­
give us, though scars may remain.
But, Jesus says, don't be cynical!
Don't give in to the casual, quick­
and-easy divorce and marriage that is
all around us today. Remember God's
 original plan·: one man; one woman;
growing in love for a lifetime. With
man, with you and me, that may be
....__/ impossible. But with God, all things
are possible! God can give us new
hearts, new minds. Jesus Christ can
put His mind in us, help us to see
and treat husband or wife with His
kind of love!
Sometimes it's said marriage is a
50-50 proposition. Don't you believe
it! Of course, in one sense a good
marriage has to include giving in and
adjusting to each other in many ways,
big and small. But at the heart, mar­
'riage is no 50-50 deal. It's 100%
'give both ways! That's what Paul was
driving at when he said, "As the
Church is subject to Christ, so let
wives also be subject in everything to
their husbands. Husbands, love your
wives, as Christ loved the Church
and gave himself up for her." (Ephes­
ians 5:24, 25).
If you've got trouble in your mar­
·riage, says Jesus, don't begin by ask­
ing "what are the grounds for di­
vorce?" Start by asking "what is God's
plan for our marriage?" Never talk
about divorce until you've thought
about the purpose of marriage, and
the possibility of reconciliation.
Long ago, Martin Luther said some
wise words: "A change is a fast and
� easy thing, but an improvement is a
rare and doubtful thing " and he add­
ed, "The best way to prevent divorce
and other discord is for everyone to
learn patience in putting up with the
common faults and troubles of his sta­
tion in life and to put up with them
in his wife as well, knowing that we
can never have everything just right,
the way we would like to have it."
A marriage that begins ... or be­
gins again ... at the foot of the Cross,
is one in which we can say, "By God's
grace I will love you, accept you,
forgive you, as God has loved me,
accepted me, forgiven me." There will
still be problems to work out ...but
now we have some ground to walk
on.
Don't wait for some other member
of your family to take the first step,
though it would be great if you could
do it together. If you will submit
,your life totally to Jesus Christ He
will come, deal with sin, crucify the
self, and fill you with the joy, power
and praise of His Holy Spirit!
Here are seven words to change
your home, if you will pray them and
mean them: "Lord, change our home,
� beginning with me." • inspired couples to commit while he
Reprinted from Crusade Information
Service, Leighton Ford Crusade,
Sacramento Reachout, May 21, 1973
JUNE 26, 1973
FROM ROCK MUSIC
to the
ROCK OF AGES
eenagers burned hundreds of dol­
T lars worth of hard rock records.
An 84-year-old mother received
new life in Jesus Christ.A rock band
musician quit his band and the Lord
provided him with a new job the same
day.
This was some of the exciting news
from a May crusade held at
the First Evangelical Free Church in
Ft. Dodge, Iowa. We'll Jet Rev. Earl
T. Gunsolley, pastor, tell the story as
contained in a letter from him to Rev.
Herbert E. Kyrk, Home Missions
secretary:
"We just finished a crusade with
Rev. and Mrs. Aubrey McGann.
There were 82 first-time decisions for
Christ! Over 50 Christians rededica­
ted themselves to Christ. On the last
night an elderly mother 84 years of
age came to Christ.Many people over
50 found the Lord. I saw Christians
go to each other and make things
right.
"The young people brought their
hardrock records, magazines, pictures
from off their walls and placed them
in a box - there were over $600
worth of records and tapes brought in.
The effects of this brief crusade
reached into two schools in our area
where McGann spoke. It has reached
into several area churches through
people who came and found Christ.
"One very thrilling conversion is
this: A young man, member of a rock
band came to me (he had never at­
tended even one meeting prior to his
coming). He wanted out of the band.
He prayed that God would cause him
to go blind so that he could not see
the terrible acts of sin that his music
was playing rock music.
"He said that men and women
would get down on the floor and im­
itate the sex act while rock music was
being played. This young man had
a family to support and playing in the
band was his only means of support.
I told him to give his heart to Christ
and let Jesus supply a new job.It was
difficult for him to do this but he did.
"That very night when he came
forward and then went to the room
to be helped and prayed with, he sat
beside a man who offered him a job
the next morning. As a result of his
full surrender to Christ, this man's
wife was saved, his son was then
saved.
"Then his father came to the ser­
vice the next night. The father asked
to see me and told me, even before
the service began, "I came to this
church tonight to find God."
Other evangelical pastors who were
in the meeting want McGano to come
back in '75 for a united evangelical
crusade. They remarked to me that
there were no gimmicks in McGann's
meetings.They said the power of the
Spirit of God was most evident." •
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CONVERTED JUNK
by Helen Leckrone
"Therefore if any man be in Christ
he is a new creature; old things are
passed away: behold, all things are
become new." II Corinthians 5:17
A
small church had just completed
a remodeling job.It had been an
expensive project and no money
was left to buy an outdoor sign.
However the church pastor was an
ingenious man. When he heard that
a neon beer sign had been left at the
city dump, he obtained permission to
salvage it.A sign company agreed to
repaint and reletter it without charge.
When it was finished, he jokingly told
his congregation he had converted the
beer sign.
This little story has a spiritual par­
allel. When a person accepts Christ,
no matter what they have been, Christ
erases the old look and when He
"re-does " a person, it is more than a
salvage job ... they are made into
new creatures.As someone aptly said,
"Christ not only puts a new suit on a
man, but He puts a new man in the
suit."
Isn't that wonderful? •
7
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�(JIU(
A
n Evangelical Free Church minis­
ter serving as chaplain aboard the
U.S.S. Prairie in the western Pa­
cific, heads a group of singing sailors
which is being used by God to glor­
ify Christ, both on ship and on shore.
The chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. William
E. Kennard, writes enthusiastically
about the group, which got its big
start at the Evangelical Free Church
in Singapore, where Missionary Rich­
ard Carlson and his wife, Pamela,
are ministering.
Let's let Rev. Kennard tell the
story:
"The Lord bas been doing some
remarkable things aboard ship and
in the ministry here. I still tend to
have open-mouthed amazement at the
Holy Spirit's accomplishments. For
one thing, He bas developed a body
of believers on board that is more like
a family of brothers than anything I
have ever seen before.
"Though from different back­
grounds, including some who have
recently been born again and have no
religious background, the Holy Spirit
has formed a bond of love and com­
mitment seldom seen. They daily live
their faith in Christ in holiness and
witness to His amazing grace.
"From this group has evolved the
Prairie Chapel Singers. They are a
direct product of the Holy Spirit. I
was asked to speak April 1, 1973, at
the Evangelical Free Church of Sing­
apore, and offered to bring some
musical talent.
"Nine of us spent the afternoon
8 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
SINGING FOR JESUS - At the Chongi
Prison Officers' Club, The Prairie Chapel
Singers present the message of God's
grace and love in song. These men ex­
perience and "feel" the message they
sing. Left to right they ore: SA Jerry
�
Scolomiero, SK3 Stanley Greer, HM2 Don
Syvrud, SA Joe Hand, 051 Bill Cother,
PN3 Amond Goodar, FN Joe Brown, SA
Van Buren Lee, SMSN Rickey Evans.
BROTHERS IN THE LORD - united in the common bond of telling the
world in word and song about Jesus Christ. Prairie Chapel Singers ore
leaving from their ship, USS PRAIRIE, in the background, to begin a day
of singing and speaking throughout Singapore. The members from left
to right, are: First row, SA Von Buren Lee, 051 Bill Cother, HM2 D� n
Syvrud, SMSN Rickey Evans, PN3 Amond Goodar; Second row, Chaplain
William Kennard, SA Joe Hand, SK3 Stanley Greer, FN Joe Brown, SA
Jerry Scolomiero.
with the Carlsons and it was then gagements had to be declined due to
that we took our songs and put them the ship leaving Singapore.
in a sequence that told of God's love. "Prairie's commanding officer,
I supplied the narration and Scrip­ Capt. R. A. Vollertsen, has given the
ture between songs. The result was efforts of the Prairie Chapel Singers
a one-hour program that amazed us. strong support and encouragement.
We knew God had planned it. For this we are grateful to God.
"The reception of the program fur­ "God has greatly blessed our ef­
ther amazed us. From then until now forts and we see no end to what He
God has used us in many places. Mr.
will do with us. It is wonderfully
Henry Kooh, educational officer of exciting to be used in the hands of
Singapore's maximum security Chungi our Lord, so we are more than willing
prison, is a member of the Evangeli­ for Him to continue."
cal Free Church of Singapore. Will you STOP right now for a
Through him, the Prairie Chapel moment before turning the page? Say
Singers were invited to sing in prison. a prayer for Chaplain Kennard and
They were enthusiastically received the Prairie Chapel Singers. Praise
and invited to return. However, the God for their ministry. Thank Him
return date and five other singing en- for His love for us all! •
Thepopulation
town of Somonauk, Ill., has a
of 1,100. The Somonauk
Baptist Temple recorded a recent Sun­
day school attendance of 8 J9.
This is a church that five years ago
averaged 150 in Sunday school. What
caused the change?
Rev. David J. Barton, a I 969 gradu­
ate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School who is now serving as assistant
pastor at Somonauk Baptist Temple,
writes that Pastor Russell L. Keller Jr.,
attributes the phenomenal growth to
taking the Lord's Great Commission BUS DRIVERS - Pictured ore the bus drivers involved in o busing ministry thot
seriously. hos proved exceptionally successful at the Illinois church where Rev. David J.
Rev. Barton served three and a half Barton, a 1969 graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is serving as
years as pastor of the Belmont Heights assistant pastor. Sunday school attendance at the Somonauk Baptist Temple
(Chicago, Ill.) Evangelical Free Church has reached as high as 819 in a town with a population of 1,100.
before going to Somonauk as assistant high day was March 11, with an at­ have been saved and baptized.
pastor. He feels the ideas used at Som­ tendance of 819, with 484 (59%) rid­ What about your church? A bus min­
onauk could well be adopted by many ing the buses. Just three months ago, istry requires a lot of work and plan­
rural area Evangelical Free Church con­ December, 1972, the Sunday School ning. But it is work which brings eternal
gregations to increase their outreach. average attendance was 580, with 340 results. "For God is not unrighteous to
Here is how they do it: weekly on the buses. forget your work and labour of love,
The church has found several fac­ As a result of the bus ministry, peo­ which ye have showed toward his
tors have contributed to its success. ple are getting saved weekly. Hundreds name . . . " Hebrews 6: 10. 0
These include: I) obeying all the ac­
tions in the Great Commission (Matt­
hew 28: J 9-20); 2) Sunday School
teachers who are trained and are liv­
ing separated lives; 3) soul winning
visitation; 4) promotional incentives;
5 ) buildings; 6) planning for crowds;
7) graded children's churches and, 8)
an altar call.
The bus ministry is an effective way
to carry out the Great Commission.
Somonauk Baptist Temple now uses 17
buses with 14 bus routes weekly. The
buses are used for Sunday school,
church, Sunday evening and Wednesday
evening. There is a combined Awana
Club, prayer meeting and preaching ser­
vice on Wednesday.
The seventeen buses include six vans,
four of which are owned by individuals,
but have the church name on them.
The longest route is about 25 miles
in one direction from the church. Folk
are picked up in 25 towns or villages
now as well as many in the rural areas. INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 1973
Most of the buses are parked at the Psalms 33: 12-22 from The LIVING BIBLE
driver's home and are driven in from Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, whose
there. The bus captains are required to
visit all their regular riders and attempt people he has chosen as his own. The Lord gazes
to enlist ten new riders every Saturday down upon mankil).d from heaven where he lives. He
- three hours of visitation is required. has made their hearts and closely watches every­
The organized bus ministry began in thing they do. The best-equipped army cannot save
May, 197 J, after Dr. Wally Beebe gave a king-for great strength is not enough to save
his bus lecture. The average Sunday anyone. A war horse is a poor ri$k for winning vic­
School attendance for the three months tories-it is strong but it cannot save. But the eyes
prior to that date was 360 weekly. Now of the Lord are watching over those whc fear him,
the church is constantly bringing in who rely upon his steady love. He will keep them
more than that number on the buses from death even in times of 1amine ! We depend
alone.
A glance at these statistics will show
upon the Lord alone to save us." Only he can help
how the bus ministry has enlarged the us; he protects us like a shield. No wonder we are
church's outreach. The first ten Sundays happy· in the Lord! For we are trusting him. We
of 1973, the average attendance in Sun­ trust his holy name. Yes, Lord, let your constant
day School was 683 a week, with 374 love surround us, for our hopes are in you alone.
(55%) weekly coming in on buses. The
JUNE 26, 1973 9
 The Lord

Chocolate

A
ny vacationer who comes to
Chocolate Town, U.S.A., to en­
joy the amusement park, to tour
the brand new Chocolate World ex­
hibit center, to play on one of the
five golf courses, or to camp at one
of the many camp sites in the area,
should stop by Cocoa and Chocolate
Avenues to sense the working of the
Lord as He builds one of His earthly
houses.
A first-timer to the Evangelical
Free Church of Hershey, Pa., is greet­
ed by a warm, firm hand shake. Then
in the morning Bible study hour he
feels excitement as pupils learn verses
of Scripture in-depth from questions,
answers, and explanations. After the
service, the newcomer is welcomed
by smiling faces and hears on many
lips, "Praise the Lord!"
These are common words heard at
the corner of Cocoa and Chocolate
Avenues as people from the Hershey
area gather in the Community Center
for church.
Why? Because these people who
form the Evangelical Free Church in
Hershey have reason to praise the
Lord. They can say, "The Lord hath
done great things for us whereof we
are glad," because in a short year
and seven months He has built a local
church in Chocolate Town, U.S.A.
The Lord began with only 15
building blocks. In October and No-
_J THE EVANGELICAL BEACON

Builds A
House In
Town, USA
by Marcia Rae Plepgrass
editor of The Hershey Star
vember, 1971, 15 residents of the
Hershey area, and a few medical stu­
;
1
� dents from the Milton S. Hershey
Medical School of Pennsylvania State
University, met in a home for Bible
study.
The Builder sparked interest among
the group to start an evangelical work
in Hershey. A Christmas buffet was
planned to take a thermometer read­
ing of interest in the community. To
that buffet the Lord brought over 60
building blocks and the mercury read­
ing indicated high interest.
Thus, Sunday school began in Jan­
uary, 1972, with seven adults and
eight children. In the next two months
"the Lord added to the church such
as should be . . ." And by the end
of this time about 50 people were
meeting for Sunday school and Bible
stud� hour. !he group then began an
evening service.
All services up to this time were
held in homes, but the group outgrew
the homes. New Testament multipli­
cation prompted a move. So the eve­
ning service was held in the Hershey
Fire Hall. There the Lord raised the
number of believers to 75.
Through the entire six months of
) building the Lord was obviously the
� Architect and Construction Engineer
of this Hershey church.
John Brontsema, one of· the origi­
nal 15, related one of the signs of
JUNE 26, 1973
the Lord's designing hand.
"Before all of this had begun my
family and I were praying about a
church or Bible study in which we
could become involved. We found
this group."
"Then one day, I got a letter from
�me Hansen, Eastern District Super­
mtendent for the Evangelical Free
Church of America, asking if I was
the man who had contacted him about
starting a church."
"It wasn't me," Brontsema said,
"but the Lord used it to make this
Bible study part of the denomination.
To this day Ame doesn't know where
he got my name. But," he concluded
"we feel it was direct leading froni ·
the Lord."
This and other examples of clear
guidance indicated to the group that
God's voucher was on this His house.
Soon the number multiplied again
and a larger place was needed. It was
felt that the Community Center Build­
ing, in the very heart of Hershey at
the comer of Chocolate and Cocoa
Avenues, would be an ideal place to
hold church services and Sunday
school classes. After several attempts
and some initial discouragements the
Lord moved again and the tl'oors
opened widely.
The first Sunday morning study
hour in the Center was on Palm Sun­
day, 1972. Attendance immediately
jumped to over 100. From Palm Sun­
day, 1972, until Palm Sunday, 1973,
numbers multiplied to over 300.
The group expanded to fill two
!arge meeting �ooms on Sunday mom­
mgs and the Little Theatre, also in the
Center, on Sunday evenings.
Then early in May, 1973, because
�f additional .growth, the group of be­
lievers was given the use of the Little
Theatre for both services.
An onlooker could attribute the
growth to the exceptionally young in­
tellig�nt and interesting pastor, Dave
�artm. PB:stor Dave, as h!s congrega­
tion affectionately calls him, is a re­
cent graduate of Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School.
The Lord brought him, his wife.
Sharon, and their son, Eddie, to the
Central Pennsylvania area just when
the Evangelical Free Church of Her­
shey needed assistance with teaching.
And Pastor Martin's verse-by-verse
searching of Scripture has been a
factor in drawing people to the
church.
On the other hand, someone else
might attribute increasing numbers to
church programs - the music, youth
meetings, Wednesday evening prayer
and praise services, moving baptis­
mals in the Community Center pool,
the recently added radio and bus
ministries. These, too, have brought
people to the church on the comer of
Chocolate and Cocoa.
. , A third observer might say, "No,
1t s 1?-�t the pastor, �or the programs,
but 1t s the personahty of the services
that brings people. You see " they
might explain, "the church d�es not
�ave . a traditional Sunday morning
hturg1cal, lecture-sermon service. In­
stead the Sunday morning service is
a study hour with Pastor Dave teach­
ing, asking questions, drawing the
lesson from audience response."
But, most regular attenders would
insist that neither the pastor, nor the
pro�ams, nor the personality of the
services can generate and maintain
excitement in people.
"The growth has been spontaneous,
�ot programmed," Pastor Martin said.
People are excited about the per­
sonal wealth that they have found in
Jesus Christ. They have experienced
the revolutionizing character of the
Gospel and want to share that with
others."
Thus, through people - not pro­
grams, nor personality, nor the pas­
tor - the Lord has built a local
church, His house, in Chocolate
Town. Individual excitement shared
with others has multiplied numbers.
Recently, the church purchased
10.8 acres of land in Hershey. It was
dedicated to the Lord on June 3,
because they are sure that "unless the
Lord build the house, they labor in
vain that build it."
Reading the thermometer of the
Holy Spirit's leading, a building pro­
gram is projected in the next six
months. But, the church in Hershey
has been and will be built with peo­
ple, not with bricks.
Since the Lord bro_ke ground in
•October, 1971, the church has not
met in a regular church building with
steeple, stained glass windows and
plush pews. It has met in homes in
the Hershey Fire. Hall and in 'the .
Community Center. There has not
been a building, so the church has
been people.
According to Pastor Martin that is
what a biblical church is, "a fellow­
ship of people who are God's repre­
sentatives on earth."
And as any vacationer who stops in
will see, that is the kind of house the
Lord has built in Hershey, a fellow­
ship of God's representatives to Choc­
olate Town, U.S.A. •
11

Lives of Trinity Graduates
Represent Limitless Potential
L
imitless potential!
This was one of the strong
mental impressions received while
sitting in the beautiful Presbyterian
Church of Deerfield, Ill., for the 76th
annual commencement of Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School.
These young men (121) and wo­
men (two) have been trained at a
divinity school that was described by
commencement speaker Dr. Colin
Brown of Trinity College, Bristol,
England, as "second to none in the
world."
They are grounded, settled and
trained in the faith of the Lord Jesus
Christ, equipped to proclaim, teach
and live the Gospel. We can certainly
trust that God has among them many
who will be used by Him in a remark­
able way to reach the world for
Christ.
Even a modest mental projection is
cause for giving praise and thanks to
God for Trinity, and for asking our­
selves what we should be doing , to
make certain that it continues to send
forth the "word of life" through high­
ly motivated and thoroughly trained
graduates.
Suppose, for instance, that each of
the. 74 master of divinity graduates
went into the pastoral ministry and
that each preached to an average of
only 100 listeners each Sunday for
40 years. This would amount to a
total audience of about 15 million.
The above is, of course, just playing
around with fi�es, but it does give
a small and very conservative idea of
the vast potential for reaching the
world for Christ embodied in Trinity's
Class of 1973, the largest in the
school's history.
1HI IMN'8.ICAL UI CHIIWI
12
The Evangelical Free Church of
America can and should have · tre­
mendous pride in its schools - but
little complacency. Trinity College,
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
and Trinity Western College face,
year-by-year, a constant struggle to
remain afloat financially. In spite of
our Lord's commands regarding
worry, it is difficult for school admin­
istrators and leaders to avoid some
nagging concern as they see bills
mounting and bank balances dimin­
ishing.
A distinguished Presbyterian lay­
man, Reuben Charles Rolfing, chair­
man of the board of the Wurlitzer
Co., was so impressed by the quality
of the Christian education provided
by Trinity that he and his wife have
donated funds for construction of a
new divinity school library, which
will be named the James Rolfing
Memorial Library in honor of the
late son of the Rolfings.
There is certainly cause to praise
God for the witness Trinity has been
to this generous couple and for the
way He has moved them to help. But
there is also cause for self-examina­
tion. Does the Evangelical Free
Church constituency have the re­
sources to adequately support its
schools - institutions which are true
to the Word of God and remain as
shining beacons in an educational
world darkened by doubt and liber­
alism?
There is no doubt whatsoever that
we have the ability to keep our
schools financially sound. The ques­
tion really is - do we have the con­
cern and the desire to do so? Have
you ever sat down and thought
through what these schools mean for
I i.tAVE FA lil-\ Ti.IA,
,AN<frHING. CAN 6E Dc»JE !
the cause of Christ and His church?
The divinity school, for instance, is �
the source of pastors and Christian (
education leaders for new churches ·- .,,,
for our growing denomination and for
pastors needed to replace men who
retire or who finish their earthly days
and are (praise God!) eternally with
Him.
These are not men who doubt or
waver. They are· men of conviction,
who know and preach the living Word
of God. Can we, dare we, be guilty
of possibly retarding or reducing this
flow of graduates? This is the living
water that the world so desperately
needs. We have the high honor and
deep responsibility to make sure the
river does not dry up.
It has been estimated giving of
$15 per year per member of the
Evangelical Free Church would am­
ply provide for the needs of our
schools. Is it worth $15 to you to
make certain that they are able to
continue the educational task they are
now accomplishing so admirably?
There may be a Moody or a
Graham or a Finney among the class
of 1973. There may simply be just
many fine and well trained graduates
0
who will be used in this country and
around the world in quieter but no
Jess glorious ministries.
But one thing is certain. This is a _ ,
river of God's love that must be -en­
couraged to flow throughout this
needy world bearing the redemptive
message of Jesus Christ and the sal­
vation that can be found alone in
Him.
"Therefore to him that knoweth to
do good, and doeth it not, to him it
is sin." (James 4:17) We know that
the education our Free Church col­
leges are providing is· good, and we
know that it is good that they con­
tinue to send men and women who
love Jesus into the world.
We. know it is good to help provide
for the needs of these schools. If we
have the resources and neglect this
known good we are accountable be­
fore God for this sin. •
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON

CONCERNING
CONCERNS
by H. Bruce Chapman
Golf
Handicaps
0
I
f in the spring a young man's fancy
turns to love, you know what an
old golfer's fancy turns to.
Though winter had been gentle, it
did seem long. Now a damp and cool
spring had kept the golfers from get­
ting in their early swings. It did mean,
though, that the fairways would be
lush and thick when the sun would
finally invite us to the course.
I had earlier in the spring played
on a "pitch and putt" course - when
we did have a few hours of warmth -
but had not yet played a full round
of golf. Now, with the temperature
in the low 70's and a clear day with
little wind, it was more than I could
resist - though I have been known
to succumb to lesser temptation. So,
with five other golfers, we got to­
gether for an afternoon of relaxation.
(Maybe that isn't the most accurate
word to describe it).
I used to believe that in setting golf
handicaps, my swing was my big
handicap. Those who. have played
with me will, I know, be too ready
to agree. But I was to have another
handicap, inadvertently emphasized
on this day. Let me tell you about it.
I had driven from the fifth tee and
JUNE 26, 1973
was waiting on the fairway to hit my
second shot toward the green. There
was another group ahead of us al­
ready on the green, putting. For those
of you unacquainted with golf man­
ners, you always must wait for those
ahead to get out of the way so that
you do not hit them with the ball.
It is a point of courtesy - as James
said, "Let patience have her perfect
work."
This particular day was trying our
patience because play was very slow.
You are tempted on these occasions
to hit the ball before you should in
your impatience with the foursome
ahead of you. On each tee we had
had extended waiting and sometimes
were delayed along the fairways.
I was playing with two friends,
ready to hit to the green, while be­
hind us three other friends were wait­
ing on the tee for us to get out of
their way. We had all been waiting
four or five minutes, wondering why
those ahead of us were not moving.
Finally, the fifth green cleared and
we were able to hit. My two friends
went first and I was just getting lined
up when, as I was about to begin my
backswjng, I heard a mighty
"FORE!"
''FORE" means you better find
cover because someone has hit a ball
from behind you and it is coming
in your direction. It is a warning to
duck. My "friends" had concluded
that they couldn't drive the ball to
where I was standing, so decided to
hit before I did. When they yelled
"FORE," I ducked, and turned in
time to see the ball land ten yards be­
hind me. I was less than exultant at
their impatience.
When my friends caught up with
us on the 6th tee they apologized for
hitting when they should not have
done so. One of them added a re­
mark, in jest, which burned a bit,
though he did not intend it so.
My friend said, "When I saw that
ball go toward you, I could think of
only one other person I. would rather
not do that to." I knew who the
other person was, but that really
didn't mean anything to me. What
was important was the truth in that
light-hearted comment about me.
Quips have their barbs.
The comment was particularly
penetrating because I was that very
day memorizing the third chapter of
James. In that chapter James des­
cribes what a wise man is like. He
doesn't describe a wise man in terms
of insights into situations, nor know­
ing answers to problems, but in the
attributes of his character.
In contrast to earthly wisdom,
which brings tension, strife, and con­
fusion, he says, "But the wisdom
that is from above is first pure, then
peaceable, gentle, and easy to be in­
treated, full of mercy and good fruits,
without partiality and without hypoc­
risy." (James 3: 17)
Was I a wise man? There were
three phrases which stood out to me
in James's description that related to
that quip, ". . . peaceable, gentle,
and easy to be intreated."
In saying that they would rather
not face me after hitting the ball so
close, they were suggesting that there
were more approachable people in the
world than I. Though that was not
news, it was not good news either.
If I had been one who was "peace­
able, gentle, and easy to be intreated,"
that insight would have been unneces­
sary.
I have concluded that my swing
is not my biggest handicap after all.
But thanks be to God who takes our
handicaps and makes them handles
to His holiness. "He who has begun
a good work in you . . . ."
JESU� IS LORD! •
13
A NEW LOOI< AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
by Lorna Anderson
Williams Lake, B.C., Canada
ave you heard about the young
H missionary who attended prayer
meeting before leaving for the
field? There were five people present.
They prayed for travelling mercies for
his journey, the pastor, the sick and
the services.
Many years later the missionary re­
turned home and hurried to the
prayer meeting. There in the church
were the same five people praying for
the missionaries, the pastor, the sick
and the services.
Have you wondered how you could
make your midweek service more
meaningful? You believe prayer and
Bible study are important in the
church program, but judging by at­
tendance your present Wednesday­
night-prayer-and-Bible-study-meeti n g
is not fulfilling its purpose?
It may be that, with varied inter­
ests and talents and at different stages
of spiritual development, people re­
quire different types of midweek pro­
grams to meet their particular needs.
14
How can you satisfy these needs?
Is there any new approach-that would
spark fresh interest? Does the Bible
suggest any answer?
There are several elements to con­
sider:
1. Personnel - In Acts 13 we
read of the church at Antioch and
how it had "certain prophets and
teachers," naming five. Was each ac­
tive in a different direction, with his
own distinct talent ministering at a
certain level to the needs of the con­
gregation?
Today, in larger churches, we ex­
tend our services with a minister of
youth, a minister of music, etc., but
smaller churches are unable to sup­
port this extra personnel. The pastor
is in charge of the total program and
is expected to be an expert in every
field.
New Testament practice differed
from ours in that it made no distinc­
tion between paid professional church
leaders and self-supporting laymen.
"Prophets and teachers" were in An­
tioch, with no discrimination between
them. Our method works an injustice
on the pastor overburdened with min­
isterial duties; on the laymen whose
talents are bypassed and allowed to
lie dormant, and on the church, de­
prived of the ministry its members
could perform for one another.
In considering personnel then, the
first thing you can do is to look at
the laymen God has placed in your
congregation and ask what help they
might provide.
2. Time - To provide a varied
slate of services, churches usually
schedule them one at a time on dif­
ferent nights - young people's, boys'
and girls' clubs, prayer meeting, mis­
sionary meetings, choir, etc. This can
c'ause problems in chauffering young­
sters back and forth, arranging for
baby sitters, and in maintaining fam­
ily togetherness.
To escape these difficulties, some
churches schedule all meetings con­
currently, parents and children com­
ing to church together and separating
for their different activities.
3. Programs - Another weakness
in many church schedules is the nar­
row field of subject matter offered to
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 each age group, as if spiritual needs
can be classified according to chrono­
logical age. There is prayer-meeting­
and-Bible-study for adults, mission
� circle for ladies, business meetings for
men, youth rallies for teens, etc.
When do the young people learn how
to administer church business? When
do the men learn of missionary op­
portunities and express their mission­
ary concern? What about other areas
of Christian service in need of promo­
tion and participation?
4. A New Approach - In secular
life there is a new development in
adult education: the community col­
lege offering numerous short-term
courses.
There is good Scriptural basis for
having something like this in the
church, even the small church. Jesus'
followers for three years were called
"disciples," an old-fashioned word for
"students;" they called Him "Mas­
ter," the old-fashioned term for "Pro­
fessor." The number of students regis­
tered in His school was 12, and vary­
ing numbers of outsiders "audited the
course" from time to time.
5. A Suggested Application -
Checking with the Antioch church
again, we find that some prophesied,
some taught, and all served, practiced
self-denial and prayed.
J Every church has members quali­
fied to teach in one or more fields.
None may have the time to devote to
teaching on a permanent basis, but
some may agree to teach a series of
four to twelve classes.
The studies for which you have
teachers available can be posted on
your bulletin board with space un­
derneath for signatures. With ten or
twelve a class may be started. There
need be no age restrictions.
Having all classes short-term, no
one is committed to any one topic for
too long. After a series is completed,
students may sign up for another in a
different subject, or for more pro­
gressive studies in the same line, or
they may take a break for a while.
On completion of each course,
award a certificate to show tangible
accomplishment. You can give a cer­
tificate of achievement when work is
completed or learned; or of attend­
ance if achievement falls short, but
classes were attended faithfully.
Under this program you can have
classes suitable for even the youngest
children (such as a Bible memoriza­
r tion series). Anyone may request a
topic, and if others are interested,
doubtless you can find someone to
teach a short course on the subject.
JUNE 26, 1973
6. Personnel Training on the Joh by another church (or even by your
- Church members taking part in own drama class.) Above all, plan
teaching will grow in Christian use­ special graduation exercises at regular
fulness and responsibility; their stu­ intervals.
dents in turn will be disposed to ac­ What an encouragement to the mis­
cept short-term teaching assignments. sionary on furlough to find his church
Even teen-agers can teach subjects crowded on prayer meeting night, the
with which they are familiar. people praying for his needs on the
7. Procedure - On church college mission field, and studying to take his
night your members (hopefully most place!
of them) assemble for the singing of A Christian community college in
a hymn, announcements and prayer your church - why not? •
requests. Retiring to their classrooms, Appendix: Some suggested topics for
each group starts with a short season short-term courses - Old Testament Bible
of prayer. This could be as effective Studies (or other concentrated Bible stud­
as your present prayer meeting ses­ ies), Sunday School Teacher Training
Courses, Child Evangelism Methods, Crc­
sions. ativc Writing, Christian Journalism, Church
In the classes, the Bible, if not the Growth Seminar, Personal Evangelism
basic textbook, is at least the basic (Courses offered by Campus Crusade, the
reference book, its principles and Navigators, and others),
practices always the court of appeal Bible Memory courses (Courses offered
in discussions. This leads to much by Bible Memory Association and others),
practical Bible study. Laubnch Literncy Methods, Choir, Band,
Music Lessons (voice, piano, organ, other
8. Special Considerations - Some instruments), Art. (How many Christian
special arrangements have to be made. people are taking art classes in their spare
The nursery needs to be supervised. time, unaware of the need for their talents
You need to shorten class periods as illustrators for Christian publications),
for younger children and add a recre­ Handcrafts (for kindergartens, Vacation
ational program or story-telling ses­ Bible Schools, etc.), Home and Practical
sion for half the time. Nursing, Elementary Library Science, First
A potluck supper arrangement can Aid. Public Speaking, Business Adminis­
get all classes off to an earlier start. tration, Bookkeeping for Christian Steward­
ship, Missionary Principles and Practices)
9. ExJ>cnscs - Students provide Foreign Languages and Linguistics, Ele­
their own notebooks and materials. mentary Cabinet Mnking (learning while
You may charge a small fee to cover making furnishings for the church), Home
expenses beyond the church budget. Management, Cooking on a Budget, Sew­
A self-supporting project is often ing for the "Missionary Barrel". Secretar­
taken more seriously and is more ben­ ial Skills, Sports and Sportsmanship, De­
eficial than one offered gratuitously. fensive Driving (and traits of character
that make for the safe driver), Archaeology
10. Special Occasions - Once in and the Bible. Bible-Science, The Chi istian
a while you can plan or take advan­ Approach to Psychiatry, Drama, Christian
tage of a special feature for everyone Insight into Philosophy, Prophecy for To­
together: a visiting missionary, a col­ day, Our Christian Literary Heritage (Swift,
lege choir, a seasonal drama presented Defoe, Milton, etc.) 0
by a Servant
Patience that keeps me waiting on Him,
:Remembrance that keeps me alert to needs,
'llttitudes that keep me responsive to God's will,
Yearning that keeps me corning to Him for help,
'Enthusiasm that keeps my relationship to Him alive,
:Results that keep me aware of His power and concern
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 PASTOR HONORED-Pastor Otto Larsen was
honored by the congregation of Bethany
Evangelical Free Church, LoCrosse, Wis., at a
surprise party in honor of his 80th birthday
following the evening service Moy 6. Mrs.
NEW CHURCH STARTED - The congregation at Pittsfield, Moss., met in Larsen is shown with her husband, who serves
gratitude to God on a recently purchased three acre site for a Moy ground­ the Bethany church as visitation pastor. He
breaking service marking the start of work on a new church building. Pastor pastored the church for 27 years and was
Frederick Peters, right, is pictured with some of the participants. Robert its first pastor. Since retirement he hos also
Thoresen of Concord, Moss., represented the Eastern District Association. served the Calvary Free Church, Spring
Grove, Minn. The lorsens celebrated their
50th anniversary in November.

PASTOR ORDAINED - Rev. Jerry Foote was

LAND PURCHASED - The Evangelical Free
Church of Son Jose, Calif., is rejoicing in
the purchase, debt-free, of 10 acres of hill­
side land and is planning to relocate to the
new site as soon as possible. Participating in a
deed presentation ceremony held in Moy
were, from left, Poul Shannon, building com­
mittee chairman; Pastor Marvin K. Francine,
and Dole Cook, finance committee chairman.
ORDINATION HELD-The ordination to the
Gospel ministry of Rev. Poul F. Platte Jr. took
place at the Crystal lake, Ill., Evangelical Free
Church. Pictured following the service were,
from left, John Gobel, church chairman; Rev.
Forrest Thorsby, Rev. and Mrs. Poul F. Platte,
Rev. Aaron Jaeger, pastor, Rev. Philip Weiss,
Poul F. Platte Sr. and R. Deon Smith, district
superintendent.
ordained to the ministry June 1 at Trinity
Evangelical Free Church, Stanton, Mich. Dr.
Norman Erickson, Trinity professor, gave the
installation message. Those pictured, all of
whom took port in the impressive service,
were, from left, Rev. Enoch Olson, Rev. Ches­
ter Fronzke, Rev. Poul Snuffer, Mrs. Foote,
Dr. Norman Erickson, Rev. Jerry Foote, Fronk
Brandle, church chairman, and R. Deon Smith,
district superintendent.
 DR. OLSON REPORTS-A special report from
Israel to the National Association of Evangeli­
cals was brought by Dr. Arnold T. Olson, for­
mer NAE president and president of the Evan­
gelical Free Church of America, to the 31st
annual NAE convention in Portland, Ore. Dr.
Olson was invited by the Israeli government
to meet with key officials there prior to NAE's
convention to assure Christians of America of
continued religious freedom in Israel.

ALBION INSTALLS PASTOR - Lyndon

HEADING FOR SPAIN - David Esau of
the Prince George, B.C., Evangelical
Free Church is under appointment to
Spain with The Evangelical Alliance
Mission. He was ordained recently dur­
ing a missionary conference at the
Prince George church.
Roesler, front center, 1973 graduate of
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, was
installed as pastor of the Albion, Minn.,
Evangelical Free Church on June 10.
Taking part in the service were Church
Chairman Charles Walters, former pas­
tor Carl G. Nicholson, District Superin­
tendent Lester E. Nelson, Assistant Su­
perintendent Mervin 0. Seashore, and
Pastor Walter Eriksen of Waseca, Lyn­
don Roesler's home church.

ORGANIST HONORED - Mrs. Gena Birkeland, who has been church

organist and has attended faithfully at the Bethany Evangelical
Free Church of Houston, Minn., for more than 40 years, was
· honored with a "This Is Your Day" program at a Sunday morning
worship service followed by a fellowship dinner.

INSTALLATION HELD - The congregation
of the First Latin Church, Brooklyn, N.Y.,
conducted an installation service for their
new pastor, Rev. Felix Mata on Sunday,
June 3. Rev. John Johnsen, Rev. Enrique
Millan, Dr. E. Lopez Cele and District Super­
intendent A. B. Hansen shared in the service.
The photo shows Rev. Hansen welcoming
Pastor and Mrs. Mata and their four sons.
DIX HILLS INSTALLS - Sunday, June 3, was
a day of rejoicing for the Dix Hills, N.Y.,
Evangelical Free Church as Rev. Dwight
Hodne, formerly of Libertyville, Ill., was in­
stalled as pastor. He is a graduate of Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School and he and his
wife were converted through the ministry of
the Free Church. In the photo, from left, are
District Superintendent A.B. Hansen, Mrs.
Hodne, Rev. Hodne and John Egland, church
chairman.
FAITH IN FORT COLLINS - Dedication of
the new Faith Evangelical Free Church, Ft.
Collins, Colo., was held May 27. Among
those participating were, from left, Tom Mc­
Millen, church chairman; Hollis Campain,
building chairman, Pastor Leroy Grimm, Mrs.
E.V. Streed, wife of the late Rev. Streed,
second pastor at Ft. Collins; Jack Olson, song
leader; Rev. Gordon Gustafson, first pastor,
and District Superintendent Virgil Nyberg,
who gave the dedication message.
m1ss1onGRAms
,,
Dr. Lester P. Westlund
Don't Look Back!
by Bert and Vernes Johnson
Evangelical Free Church missionaries
in Venezuela
We didates,
were starry-eyed missionary can­
eager to get to Venezuela
for our first term, when Rev. Ken
Meyer preached that sermon nearly 10
years ago. He was right. There is noth­
ing to be gained by re-hashing the past.
Still, there is a type of looking back
needed to gain perspective for the fu­
ture. Nearly four years ago ground was
broken and what was once a mission
storeroom turned into a beautiful, top
quality recording studio. Only a few
months ago that building, a result of
the National WMS project of 1961, was
dedicated.
Don't look back! Right! But learn
from past mistakes we must! For some
crazy reason the history of the radio
ministry here in Venezuela is one of
ups and downs. Because funds on a
month-to-month basis have been inade­
quate, the radio ministry has virtually
had to close up shop every four or five
years, waiting for a balance to build
enough to permit growth and top speed
production. No business in the world
would run that way! Should God's busi­
ness? Of course not! Right now we are
seeing an openness to the Gospel via
mass media never before witnessed in
Venezuela. This is the time to MOVE
FORWARD, to increase programming.
This is the time to REAP!
But we can't unless adequate financ­
es are available. Three years ago a bud­
get of $1,000 per month was set as a
goal for the radio ministry. We have
never quite reached that goal. Mean­
while, prices have risen sharply, and
the value of the dollar has decreased
IO per cent or more. What we're trying
to do is impossible with these 1973-
sized dollars.
DON'T LOOK BACK! But it was
hard to board that plane on June 2 for
furlough and fly away from our co­
workers in radio, knowing the treasurer
was holding less than enough for two
months operating expenses. Well, we
won't look back. We'll go forward con­
fidently, knowing our Lord will supply
the money needed for the radio work.
We know our Lord will provide even
in these Lean. Summer Months; these
months that always eat up the balances
and leave the treasurer rather frantic.
We know God will supply. But don't
be surprised if He decides to supply
those needs THROUGH YOU. O heart with the things that break the
18
Around the World in 30 Days
and the impact it had on a pastor's life & ministry
R ev.Evangelical
Paul Thompson, pastor of the
Free Church of Liberty­
ville, Ill., recently completed a 30-day
trip around the world, visiting mission­
aries in a number of countries, plus
visiting London, Frankfort and J eru­
salem.
Pastor Thompson originally respond­
ed to an invitation to preach in India.
When he arrived there it was evident
the Holy Spirit had gone before and
prepared the way. Many respondeo to
the invitation to receive Christ as
Savior. This was a never-to-be-forgotten
experience for Pastor Thompson.
He also visited Evangelical Free
Churches in Malaysia/Singapore, Hong
Kong, Japan, the Philippines and Hon­
olulu. He returned home with a new
vision of the great needs in the world
and the lostness of man without Christ.
In his letter to us, Pastor Thompson
says the following impressions were
deeply made in his own life as a result
of this trip:
1. 'THE POWER OF PRAYER
In India Christians met daily at 5:30
a.m. and also in the afternoon for
special prayer. My church and stu­
dents at Trinity were also praying.
Cortland Myers summed it up when
he said, "If prayer is anything, it is
everything; if it is true, it is the
greatest truth."
2. THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD
God has promised His church that
in the battle for the souls of men a
powerful weapon is at our disposal,
the Sword of the Spirit which is the
Word of God. (Ephesians 6: 17)
Night after night I witnessed the
power of God's Word as many were
convicted of sin, righteousness and
of judgment. (Romans 1: 16)
3. THE PRIVAT/ON OF WORK-
ERS
I heard someone make this request
to God, he said, "Lord, break my
RADIO STAFF - Here
is the radio staff in
Venezuela, men and
women anxious to keep
the Gospel going out
over the airwaves.
Standing, from left,
are Eunice de Polanco,
W i I f o r d Anderson,
Nancy Anderson, Mar­
go Matson and Bert
Johnson. Seated is Ra­
dio Pastor Manuel
Suarez.
heart of God." This was my experi­
ence while in India. My heart was
broken, not only in India but every­
where I went. I think I know how our
Lord must have felt when he saw
the multitudes and being moved with
compassion He said, "There is a
great harvest, but few workers to
gather it in. Pray to the owner of
the harvest that he will send out more
workers to gather in his harvest." I
asked myself again and again, "How
are these teeming multitudes going
to be reached? Are we too late with
too little? Does the church, the Evan­
gelical Free Church have what it
takes? Does it make any difference
in my stewardship, sacrifice and liv­
ing in this closing day of God's
Grace?" A. H. Strong penned these
words. He asks, "What are churches
for?"
What are churches for
But to make missionaries!
What is education for
But to train. them!
What is commerce for
But to carry them!
What is money for
But to send them!
What is life itself for
But to fulfill the purpose of
missions-
The enthroning of Jesus Christ
in the hearts of men..
4. THE PROMISE OF VICTORY
Our Lord promised victory to every­
one who loves Him. "We are more
than conquerors through Him that
loved us." (Romans 8:37) God
brings about victory through human
instruments, through people like you
and me. I met some of these human
instruments, namely, our missionaries
around the world. These richly de­
serve our prayers and our financial
support. Victory is assured! Praise
the Lord!
Rev. Paul Thompson
Libertyville, Illinois O
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MORE MISSIONGRAMS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Two missionaries have lost loved
ones in · recent days. Robert. Tuttle of
Venezuela. returned home when his
uncle, who had raised him, Robert An­
derson, passed away. The mother of
Dr. William Colby of Zaire has also
passed away. We covet your prayers for
these in this hour of loss.
Miss Vera Ewoldt, missionary teacher
at Faith Academy in Manila, has re­
turned home for furlough. Miss Marion
Fry, missionary teacher in the American
School in Cebu City, Philippines, has
also returned home.
A large number of missionaries from
Venezuela have arrived home or are
enroute at this writing. This list includes
Miss Marjorie Johnson, Miss Norma
Andreasen, the Will Andersons, the
Herman Matsons, the Dan Eeks, the
Bert Johnsons and Miss Charlotte John­
son.
The Harry Prins family has arrived
from Japan for furlough. All of these
will be appearing in missionary con­
ferences and other services across North
America during the next year. We trust
their furloughs will be relaxing and re­
warding.
ROBERT CAREYS RECOMMISSIONED
Anrecommissioning
interesting and blessed service of
took place Sunday
V
fCYF
Rev. Marlin Jones
Youth Invited to
Attend Christmas
Retreat in Europe
Rev.FCYFers
Dave Heinrichs has invited
to visit the Youth Retreat
at Reutte, Austria. This retreat was
the 1972 FCYF project. We want to
take 25-30 youth to Europe for Christ­
mas vacation.
We will visit London, England, and
Munich and Augsburg, Germany. We
will attend a Free Church for Sunday
evening services Dec. 23, and then go
to the Retreat on Monday. You'll be
able to ski, toboggan or visit a castle.
We will also go to Switzerland the week
of December 24-30. The retreat plans
will be formulated by our missionaries
on the field. We will return home
Dec. 31.
Over the weekend several German
0 youth will be at the retreat. This is an
opportunity to see a mission field, meet
missionaries, and get to know Christian
brothers and sisters of Germany. Plan
NOW and fill out this form. The ap­
proximate cost for the tour, December
�--- _J STEWARDSHIP
?;
Rev. Darrel o. Stark
Think About It!
Out of this life I shali never take
Things of silver and gold I make.
All that I cherish and hoard away
After I leave, on earth m�t stay.
Though I have toiled for a painting
rare
To hang on my wall, I must leave it
there.
Though I call it mine and boast of its
worth,
I m·ust give it up when I quit the earth.
All that I gather and all that I keep,
I must leave. behind when I fall asleep.
And I wonder often what I shall own
In that other life, when I pass alone.
What shall they find and what shall
they see
In the soul that answers the call for me?
Shall the great Judge learn, when my
task is through
That the spirit had gathered some
riches, too?
Or shall at the last it be mine to find
'That all I had worked /or I'd left
·behind?
by Edgar A. Guest

evening, May 20, for Robert and Althea
Carey, missionaries ·to the Philippines.
The service took place in Mrs. Carey's
home church in Hope, Kansas, with
many of her relatives attending.
Dr. Lester Westlund brought the
message and· presented the papers to the
Careys, who will be returning to the
Philippines for their third term shortly
after the annual conference. Galen, who
attends Trinity College, will remain in
the States.
ED WOODBURYS RECOMMISSIONED
The Ed Woodburys, who will be going
20-31 will be $675, including air fare,
meals, lodging, and other pertinent
items.
I am interested in this tour to the
Germany Youth Retreat. Enroll me
now • Please send more informa­
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TRINITY WESTERN COLLEGE
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Dr. Colvin 8. Hanson
HARD AT WORK - Bonnie Austring,
Regino, Saskatchewan, heads o beauti­
fication project which will create a
lovely new scenic and picnic area
along the Salmon River at the Trinity
Western College campus.
Twosummer
things especially concern me these
weeks. One is the volume
of applications in relation to available
space in the dormitories and in our
classrooms next fall. This does look
most encouraging at this writing! With
the largest returning class we have ever
had, the prognosis for a modest increase
in the size of our student body is op­
timistic.
However, we well know that we really
don't know where we are on this until
our students have actually arrived. Also,
every year we do get sizeable numbers
of communications from prospective
students throughout the summer. Hence.
we have learned to count on this and
do trust that ,this will be the case again
this year.
Then, I am also extremely concerned
about the volume of our contribution
flow day by day. Through April we
were just about right on target in terms
of what our budget called for in the
way of general contributions. I had
optimistically hoped that perhaps this
year our contributions would remain
steady right through the summer. How­
ever, May saw a decided dip and so far
June indicates the same trend.
This means that we are in need not
only of seeing the volume of contribu­
tions return to normal, but actually
increased to above normal if we are to
wind up our eleventh academic year
in the black. As I have said so many,
many times we are the kind of institu-
20
AREA IS CLEARED - This area looked like o jungle two weeks earlier, but is
being transformed into o pork by six students ot Trinity Western College who
are working under on Opportunities for Youth grant.
Beautification Project Underway at TWC
On May 14, six Trinity Western
students began a beautification project
on the front area of the Campus. They
are working under an Opportunities for
Youth Grant. These grants are awarded
to young people in order to create em­
ployment opportunities and to provide
benefits for the community.
The six members of the McMillan
Park Project were all students at Trinity
Western this past year: Bonnie Austring,
Regina, Saskatchewan; Dan Collins,
Langley, B.C.; Pauline Harder, Abbots­
ford, B.C.; Jim Lee, Vancouver, B.C.;
Mark Neufeld, Cloverdale, B.C.; and
June Schultz, Chilliwack, B.C.
The park focal point is the McMillan
monument on Glover Road, parallel to
tion which really must come out in the
black, as we simply do not have un­
limited borrowing power and opportun­
ities.
I want to challenge you to exercise
your faith with us in expectation of
another miracle here at Trinity Western
College. The miracle of another fiscal
year in the black! Believe me, at this
moment I am cognizant as never before
that this requires a miracle. I am grate­
ful that ours is a God of miracles and
we have learned to expect the miracu­
lous. I want to challenge you in the
strongest terms I possibly can to expect
the miraculous with us.
If you possibly can make a contribu­
tion to God's work on this campus this
summer that would be great. Perhaps
you can encourage a friend or a Bible
Class or your church to do something.
We usually add, in the kind of tone
that suggests less value, that if you can't
do anything else you can pray. Really,
I think it ought to be the other way
around. Real prayer is no doubt more
difficult than writing out a modest
check for most of our constituency.
Real prayer would no doubt be the
most significant contribution you could
make. May I challenge you to this? O
the Campus. In Canadian history, James
McMillan discovered the mouth of the
Fraser River on a portage between the
Nicklemackle River and the Salmon
River. The Salmon River runs through
the lower portion of the College Cam­
pus.
The Langley community and TWC
will both have access to the picnic sites.
Also, the students plan a scenic walk­
way, lined with flowers, shrubs, and
rocks along the Salmon River.
Upon your next visit, alumni and
visitors, we hope you will like the new
wrappings of Trinity Western. McMil­
lan Park and the proposed lakes will
help greatly to enhance the beauty of
the area. --Signed-The Busbwackers.
Same Folks-New
Place of Service
The Evangelical Beacon, with this
issue, is starting a new service to read­
ers. We will publish, on a regular basis,
the new addresses of pastors who have
moved. It is hoped this will prove use­
ful to friends who wish to keep in touch
with them. Our first list of address
changes follows:
Rev. R. Wesley Carlson, Box 7, John­
ston, fa., 50131 (formerly Sarasota, Fla.)
Rev. Jerry Foote, 2333 Atwood, Long­
mont, Colo., 80501 (formerly Stonton,
Mich.)
Rev. H. Huntley Lagasse, P.O. Box 829,
Avalon, Ca. 90704 (formerly 346 Catalina
Ave., Avalon)
Rev. Frank W. Loewen, Box 102, Tea,
S.D. 57064 (formerly Hector, Minn.)
Rev. Barry Warner, Rt. 3, Box 418,
Brooksville, Fin., 33512 (formerly St.
James, Minn.)
Rev. William Bjork, 6743 Alondra
Blvd., Paramount, Ca. 90723. O
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 TRINITY COLLEGE TRINITY EVANGELICAL DIVINITY SCHOOL
President Evans Reports
Recently a friend was in my office
who was expressing concern about
the financial viability and future of
our schools. As you know by now, this
is not an unusual type of discussion;
not only because of Trinity's particular
needs, but because most private schools
in America are discussing this topic on
a continuing basis, in one way or an­
other. My friend stated that, although
he knows how many times I have spok­
en of these matters and we have written
of them to our constituency, he still
finds in his contacts with our people
that they do not really understand our
fiscal situation.
After five years as a Board Member
and eight years as an administrator, J
do not find this to be a great shock -
and have developed considerable em­
pathy for the difficulty most anyone
could have at keeping a complex set
of figures with the tentative variable
factors clearly in mind.
It may not hurt to repeat the essence
of our financial situation:
I. Our College students, to put it as
simply as possible, pay for their educa­
tion almost entirely, apart from the
mortgage payments which we make
every year on the College buildings.
2. The Divinity School building in­
debtedness is much less, but graduate
education is more expensive and must
be subsidized much more heavily be­
cause of the non-lucrative nature of
ministerial and missionary work. In
contrast, for example, almost no med­
ical schools provide scholarships these
days - only loans against the day of
greater income.
3. The accumulated deficit of slight­
ly over a million dollars is a continu­
ing curse to us not only because it
creates cash-flow problems, but be­
cause we must also pay interest to
carry it.
4. Our Joan program, now offering
7%, will carry this accumulated de­
ficit when it reaches over a million dol­
lars. This does not take us deeper into
ltt\\'
Bannockburn, Deerfield, Illinois 60015
debt, but exchanges short-term notes
for five-year notes while we work on
the deficit. The loan program stands
at about $600,000.
5. We have cut over half a million
dollars in building our budget the last
two years - this is too much.
6. At this moment of writing, we
need approximately $325,000 during
June, July and August to end our fis­
cal year in the black.
I will be very pleased to answer any
in-depth questions you have on these
essentials. We deeply appreciate your
recognition that these are not only the
problems of the administration or
Board of Directors; these are our uni­
ted responsibility. Thank you for your
prayers and interest. D annual Commencement exercises, hon­
FROM NORWAY -
Attendance over 500 at first
two European Choir Tour concerts.
Annual TEDS
Baccalaureate Service
The annual TEDS Baccalaureate
Service was conducted on Thursday,
May 3 I, at ten o'clock a.m. in the
School of World Mission. The Bac­
calaureate Service marked the final
gathering of the entire divinity school
family for the 1973 school year.
The 1973 Baccalaureate was indeed
"a family affair." Participants included
Mrs. Paul Leonard, wife of a TEDS
New Testament professor; Elizabeth
Fledderjohann, wife of a TEDS stu­
dent; and the TEDS Men's Chorus pro­
viding organ, vocal solo and choral
music selections, respectively. Faculty
members Rev. Carroll Nelson; Dr.
Warren Filkin; Dr. Kenneth Kantzer,
Dean; and Dr. Harry Evans, President,
also took part.
Budget Needs:
$300,000 needed by
August 31 to ba la nee the
budget. ($100,000 per month)
1iinJty
has just received
a gift for the construction
of Divinity School faculty
offices. Conslruction scheduled to
start in June.
North Park College
Honors President Evans
On Sunday afternoon, May 27,
North Park College celebrated its 80th
oring 243 graduates of the college and
seminary. Harry L. Evans, Trinity's
president, was the guest speaker at the
Baccalaureate service conducted earlier
the same day.
At the afternoon Commencement Ex­
ercises, Dr. Evans was one of five men
awarded the honorary degree, Doctor
of Laws, LL.B. The others receiving
honorary degrees included one layman
and three clergymen, all active in the
Covenant Church. The Doctor of Laws
recognizes an individual's outstanding
contribution in a specific area. Dr.
Evans was cited for his active participa­
tion in the Council for the Advance­
ment of Small Colleges and on Presi­
dent Nixon's five-man commission to
study volunteerism across the country,
as well as for the eight years he has
spent as President of Trinity College
and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
0
Highlighting the service was the
message brought by Rev. David How­
ard. Mr. Howard is a graduate of
Wheaton College and Wheaton Grad­
uate School of Theology. He served
for 15 years with the Latin America
Mission and is presently on a leave of
absence from the LAM. Mr. Howard
is Missions Director of Inter-Varsity
Christian Fellowship and Director of
IVCF's 1973 Urbana Convention. O

FAREWELL GIFT - District Superintendent Trygve Landru, right, presents a gift
from the Southeastern District to Rev. and Mrs. R. Wesley Carlson in recognition
of their many years (nearly 16) of dedicated service in behalf of district work.
The (orisons, who have been serving the congregation at Sarasota, Fla., will
begin a new ministry July 1 at Johnston, lowo.
new·
BOOKS
A Psychologist Looks at Life, by
Gary R. Collins. Key Publishers. $1.95.
This is an excellent book from the pen
of a Trinity Ev. Divinity School Professor,
Gary Collins. Dr. Collins has the un­
beatable combination of professional skill
married to orthodox Biblical faith. In his
treatment of subjects like anxiety, dis­
couragement, anger, guilt, inferiority, pride,
loneliness and rigidity, he writes as a pro­
fessional well acquainted in his field and
brings the light of Scripture to bare in a
helpful way. Here is help for the Pastoral
counselor and the layman looking for
down-to-earih advice on the way life can
be lived more effectively.
-Donald K. Childs O
Historical Backgrounds of Bible His­
tory, by Jack P. Lewis. Baker. $3.95.
Dr. Lewis is Professor of Bible at
Harding College Graduate School of Re­
ligion, Memphis, Tenn. He has degrees
from Harvard Divinity School and Har­
vard University.
Here is a book aimed at the non-special­
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period of about 1,000 years. Biblical and
archaeological information are combined
to give a succinct summary of men like
Tiglath-pileser Ill, Sennacherib and peo­
ple like the Philistines, Edomites and Per­
sians. You will find a good treatment of
N. T. historical figures surrounding the
life and times of Christ.
You would have to own many volumes
to bring together the information set forth
in this book of 199 pages, complete with
footnotes on primary sources, index of
Scripture references, names and authors.
This is a good book for Bible background
study.
-Donald K. Childs O
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SOUTHEASTERn
17 Members Are
Received at
Englewood Church
ENGLEWOOD, FLA.
Seventeen more were received into the
membership in May.
GAINESVILLE, FLA.
Vince Strawbridge, a student from
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is
assisting in the church on a summer in­
ternship program.
LAKELAND, FLA.
The local FCLF "kick-off" dinner June
I 5 featured Pastor Mike Braun of
Gainesville.
MIRAMAR, FLA.
The church library officially opened
June 10 with many interesting selec­
tions. The parsonage recently hosted a
Sunday evening "Afterglow" singspira­
tion with refreshments.
The Creation of Life, by A. E: Wilder
Smith. Harold Shaw. $5.95.
In The Creation of Life, Dr. Wilder
Smith sets forth scientific data that refutes
in a very commanding way that which is
being espoused on the high school campus
and in institutions of higher learning. The
:iuthor convincingly, by way of a scientific
background, gives abounding evidence for
an intelligent design behind the origin of
life as being more credible than arguments
presented by those who deny the creationist
view.
The book is heavy reading am.I would
best be used by the student with a scientific
background, although it could serve a real
need for the student who is seeking ;:n­
swers from a biblical perspective. -Paul
L. Thompson. D parking lot.
SARASOTA, FLA.
Pastor Carlson and family were hon-
ored in a farewell gathering June 10 r'
with many gifts in appreciation for
over 15 years of service. The Sunday
evening "Request Musicale" was vir-
tually a cavalcade of music to the bless-
ing of all on June 10.
SATELLITE BEACH, FLA.
Robert W. Armitage, a home m1ss1ons
appointee to Kentucky, spoke June 10.
The congregation heard Rev. Donald
L. Hamilton from Canton, Ohio, on
June 17. -Trygve Landru. 0
ROCKY mounTArn
Fort Collins Church
Dedicates New
Sanctuary in May
LITTLETON, COLO.
Eighteen were baptized June 3. The
church will again have a summer series
of Patio Prayer meetings.
PALISADE, COLO.
In a day when so many marriages end
in divorce, it is refreshing to see cou­
ples reach their 50th anniversary and
over. This church family has had three
recent 50th or over anniversaries: Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Motz, 57th, April
16; Mr. and Mrs. Vic Leeper, 53rd,
April 24; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Har­
bert, 50th, June 3.
ARVADA, COLO.
Paul Beagle was elected congregation
president. The Living Creation Singers
presented music June 3.
BOULDER, COLO.
Dr. David Beckman, president of
Rockmont College, and Dr. Vernon
Grounds, president of Conservative
Baptist Seminary, conducted a brief
prophetic conference the end of May.
BROOMFIELD, COLO.
Black Evangelist Sam Dalton will hold
special services July 1-3.
DENVER, COLO., BELCARO
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hoglund, long time
members of the church, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary. Two
members were received.
FORT COLLINS, COLO.
The new sanctuary and facilities of the
Faith Church were dedicated May 27.
About 260 persons attended. Because
Dr. Arnold T. Olson was unable to
attend because of surgery, Rev. Gor­
don Gustafson, first pastor of the
church, spoke in the morning and Su­
perintendent Virgil Nyberg at the after­
noon dedication service.
GRAND JUNCTION, COLO.
Redlands Community Church, pastored
by Rev. Larry Haas, has started "Sun­
day Evening Under The Stars" to run
for nine weeks. Sermons From Science
films will be shown in the church
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
GREELEY, COLO., FIRST
The congregation has welcomed home
Mabel Peterson, a member of the
church, from Venezuela. Six mem­
bers have been received and eight per­
sons baptized.
STERLING, COLO.
The pastor, Rev. Mark Bodholdt, gave
the morning meditation over a local
radio station. John and Dorice Neir,
just returned from Hong Kong on fur­
lough, ministered June 3. A brief series
of services on revival was held June
21-23 with Rev. Tom Colley and sev­
eral laymen from the Sunnydale Church
near Flagler, Colo. These were union
services with Grace Bible Church.
THE TRINITY WESTERN ENSEM­
BLE has appeared in many district
churches in recent weeks. -Virgil A.
Nyberg. O TRINITY GRADUATES
noRTH CEnTRAl
Lyndon Roesler Is
Installed as Pastor
At Albion, Minn.
ALBION, MIN.N.
Lyndon Roesler, 1973 graduate of
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School,
was installed as pastor on June 10, with
former pastor Carl Nicholson; Walter
Eriksen, pastor of Rev. Roesler's home
church at Waseca; assistant superinten­
dent Mervin Seashore, and superinten­
dent Lester E. Nelson taking part. Also
present were Mrs. Roesler's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Wagner, from Fair­
mont and Pastor Roesler's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. B. Roesler.
BISMARCK, N.D.
Dale Preszler, FCYF president, is go­
ing to Bolivia under Teen Missions this
summer to assist in building a Bible
Camp. Rev. Edward J. Hales, Director
of Field Services for NAE, spoke on
May 13. Trudy Stewart is travelling in
Europe as the accompanist for a musi­
cal group from Trinity College.
CONSTANCE, MINN.
Fourteen were baptized on April 24.
CROSS LAKE, MINN.
There were 106 in attendance at the
first Sunday service on May 27. Reg­
ular services will be held at 11 a.m.
each Sunday at the Game and Fish
Club on highway 6 through Sept. 30,
with Dr. Edwin Groenhoff as pastor
and speaker. Sunday school is at
10 a.m.
LAKEVILLE, MINN., TRINITY
Eleven young people graduated from
the Pastor's Bible Instruction Class.
MOUN·D, MINN.
Average attendance at the pre-school
Bible school May 14-25 was 130. Les­
sons on "David the Shepherd Boy"
were written by Mrs. Chester Hagen,
the pastor's wife.
JUNE 26, 1973
EAST CHAIN, MINN.
Mr. and Mrs. Del Norton were hon­
ored June 16 on their 50th anniversary.
BLOOMINGTON, MINN., OXBORO
Youth Pastor Ron Carlson received his
Master of Divinity Degree from Bethel
Seminary on May 27. Fifteen young
people will be spending two weeks in
Mexico this summer doing missionary
work.
PRINCETON, MINN.
A pre-school Bible school May 14-18
had an average attendance of 33.
WEST BLOOMINGTON, MINN.
Sixteen young people graduated from
the Pastor's Bible Instruction Class on
June 3. A new parsonage has been
purchased. It is located at 11317 Good­
rich Road.
Among the graduates of Trinity Evan­
gelical Divinity School receiving Master
of Divinity degrees on June 8 were
Nor-th Central District pastors Lyndon
Roesler, Albion; William Smith, An­
nar·dale; David Lindvall, Richfield;
M&rk Wold, St. Paul, First; and Don
Nydam of Litchville-Valley City, N.D.
-Lester E. Nelson. O cox, TEAM, and Dr. Paul Krishna,
GREAT LAKES
Barrington Boy's
Witness Brings His
Friend to the Lord
BARRINGTON, ILi...
Rev. Harold DeVries welcomed 12
members June 3. Superintendent R.
Dean Smith was present to present
Shareholders and District work.
CANTON, ILL.
Andy Beltz, age nine, witnessed to a
friend at school and he came to the
parsonage that afternoon to receive the
Lord. On May 20 during the morning
worship, two came forward to confess
Christ as Savior. Another accepted the
Lord in the pastor's study after the ser­
vice. On May 23, Rev. and Mrs. Orla
Blair, missionaries to Rhodesia under
TEAM, ministered and at the close of
the service, four young people said they
would serve the Lord in any way He
wanted for their lives.
CHICAGO, ILL., FIRST
Four members were received. Dan Mut­
schler, Divinity student at Trinity,
starts as part-time youth minister July
1.
CHICAGO, ILL., SOUTH SHORE
Radio Broadcast will be held every
Sunday, May - August, 7-8 p.m. on
WMPP, 1470 AM.
CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL.
Two Summer Mission Teams will be
going out, one to Wisconsin, and one
to Kentucky.
CLEAR LAKE, WIS.
Pastor Gummeson was pianist for the
United Crusade in Amery June 3-10.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
A Commissioning was held for Ruth
Turnwall, a missionary from our fel­
lowship to the children of Norway with
Child Evangelism Fellowship. Pastor
Dennis Johnson and family have been
very well received and enjoy their new
work.
GRANITE CITY, ILL.
Miss Laura Martin was guest speaker.
She represents Southside Witness to
Israel, a group taking the Gospel
message to the Jewish people in
Chicago.
LAKE ZURICH, ILL.
Pastor Dwight R. Kennedy will be
leaving June 16 for Israel to study at
the American Institute of Holy Land
Studies. He has been pastor for three
years. In his absence, Rev. Robert
Steeves will be conducting the Sunday
services at the Free Church. Rev.
Steeves : 3 an EFC missionary home on
furlough from the Philippines. Eight
adults and three young people were
baptized at a lakeside baptismal. Mis­
sionary Conference speakers were:
Rev. Robert Steeves, Philippines, Rev.
Jeff Dangers, Zaire, Rev. Conrad Wil­
TEDS.
MANITOWOC, WIS.
The Faurest Bredts from Camp Timber­
Lee were guest speakers. Pastor Hines
was counselor chairman for the Billy
Graham film ''Time to Run." Over
3,500 attended, and 490 were inquirers.
MADISON, WIS., BLACKHAWK
The new pastor and family, the Dan
Menzers, recently moved to Madison.
MUSKEGON, MICH.
Peter Edward Dondit was born into the
pastor's family April 25. Congratula­
tions!
RACINE, WIS., FIRST
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Veenstra cele­
brated the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage recently.
ROCKFORD, ILi...,
FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN· HOME
Administrator Marvin Johnson and staff
were host to a large group of guests at
Open House for the new 74-bed
nursing center, June 3. The new build­
ing looks beautiful, and the conducted
tours revealed the extensive planning
and work that has gone into this new
District enterprise.
SOUTH BEND, IND.
June 3 was our first Sunday in our new
Sanctuary. Dedication is set for Octo­
ber 14.
VILLA PARK, ILL.
A WMBI Radio Rally at HABC, with
Robert Neff, Station Manager, assisted
by Gary Leonard, was held with
special music and a unique slide presen­
tation.
WASHINGTON ISLAND, WIS.
WMS Silver Tea was held, with Mrs.
Bruce Helland, missionary to Japan, as
speaker. -R. Dean Smith. 0
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PACIFIC flORTHWEST
Battle Ground Student
Fatally Injured
In Car-Truck Crash
RENTON, WASH.
Bill Vermillion, who has served as youth
director for Village Free Church, was
called as an assistant pastor on Sunday,
May 20. He will be giving most of his
time to the youth emphasis.
BATTLE GROUND, WASH.
Kathleen Bodin, a much appreciated
young person in the Charter Oak Free
Church and student at TWC, entered
the Lord's presence very suddenly Sun­
day, May 20, in a truck-car accident.
We extend our love and prayers to the
Les Bodin family. Earth's loss · is
heaven's gain, but Kathy will be greatly
missed by all.
SEATTLE, WASH.
Terry McLaughlin reports three more
conversions, two teenagers and the
wife of one of the members at Bethel.
PORT TOWNSEND, WASH.
Groundbreaking for the new addition
to Lagoon Nursing Home was May 14.
Many community officials participated.
CENTRALIA, WASH.
Sam Mattix, just returned missionary
POW, spoke May 15 at the Puget
Sound Regional WMS.
SEATTLE, WASH.
The pastor families of the Puget Sound
area held a farewell for Pastor and
Mrs. Flickinger May 29. The Flickin­
gers are retiring June 30. They expect
to make their home in Nebraska.
TACOMA, WASH.
Alan Colton, after three years of min­
istry at Elim, tendered his resignation.
He expects to enroll as a Navy Chap­
lain in October. His wife will live in
California.
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WASH.
An installation service for Harold
Richardson, coupled with a dedication
service for new furnishings, was held
May 23 at Airway Free Church.
YACOLT, WASH.
After four years of very good ministry,
both for the pastor and the congrega­
tion, Pastor Hudson has resigned so
that he might give full time to com­
pleting his seminary training.
TACOMA, WASH.
Pastor Wayne Tanner and Pastor
Charles McGee were the talent God
used for a very successful Faith Prom­
ise Commitment ·to the total budget
of Portland Avenue EFC. Chet Delin,
much appreciated member of Portland
Avenue, went to be with the Lord sud­
denly. He died of a heart attack. An
overflow crowd attended his memorial
service at the church on May 21.
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SPOKANE, WASH.
Pastor Wally Roseberg was God's
servant to lead a man to the Lord when
the appointment· was to visit the home
in the Faith Promise Commitment pro­
gram. The church bud�et w� ove�­
subscribed, but conversions hke this
are more valuable by far than money.
However, it underscores again that Bib­
lical preaching and practicing of good
stewardship is at home with evangelistic
outreach. -David E. Enarson. 0 CLEAR CREEK, KY.
SOUTH CEnTRAL
San Antonio Ministers
To Needs of Burn
Stricken Family
DALLAS, TEXAS, NORTHWOOD
Mary Ann Anderson and Darrell Ek­
dahl were married June 16 at the
Northwood Evangelical Free Church.
Darrell is treasurer for the South Cen­
tral District. They will live in George­
town, Texas. Our sincere congratula­
tions, with our prayers for God's rich
blessings on this new home!
HOUSTON, TEXAS, SPRING VALLEY
Faith Promise Pledges for the mission­
ary conference, over and above the reg­
ular giving, were $2,700. Chery Rich­
ard graduated cum laude from Kincaid
High School. Congratulations! Two
members were received. A new 16 mm
sound projector was purchased ithrough
gifts in memory of loved ones, including
former pastor, Rev. Ernest Street. At
the After Dinner Dinner, an adult only
fellowship, on May 19, three films
produced by the After Dinner Players
were shown. These were: Proverbs,
Stet, and Footnote.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, TRINITY
Earl Weatherford and the Weatherford
quartet presented an evening of music
and song on May 24.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
BAYSHORE
Each Sunday at Bayshore Evangelical
Free Church the Sunday school teach­
ers bring a sack lunch and remain after
the morning service for teacher training
classes.
SAN· ANTONIO, TEXAS, FAIRVIEW
Fairview Evangelical Free Church has
had the wonderful privilege of minis­
tering to the special needs of a family
that was flown from Lincoln, Neb., to
the Burn Center at Lackland AFB,
where they are undergoing treatment.
Sadness and sorrow has come with the
death of the little boy. The mother was
permitted to return to Lincoln for the
funeral, but the father, in critical con­
dition, is still unaware of the death of
their son. -Paul Buckert. D bers was presented Sunday, May 27.
KEnTUCKY
Improvement Made (
'
At Cody Church
CODY, KY.
Wall-to-wall carpeting, new pews and
new pulpit, were recently installed.
Many of the pews are in memory of
some loved one.
On May 20,. two men came forward at
the morning service, one to be restored
into fellowship with the Lord, and one
to confess Christ as Savior.
LOTTS CREEK, KY.
A new well has been drilled, a gift
from the husband to one of the ladies
who attends the church. The monthly
district hymn sing was held here on
June 3.
VIPER, KY.
A Mother-Daughter Banquet, in the
form of a salad supper, with 30 in at­
tendance, was held in May. Each moth­
er received a plant and "A Mother's
Heritage To Her Daughter." A neigh­
boring pastor's wife gave a challenge
based on Phil. 4: 19. The Brashear
Cousins' Trio, provided special music.
The fellowship closed by everyone
forming a circle and Mrs. Ken Mettler
closing in prayer. The church has be­
gun an extensive visitation program.
Don Hall, a member of the church,
has graduated from Southland Bible
Institute and is waiting on the Lord
for a call into the ministry. -Helga
Peterson. 0
ffilDWEST
North Platte Setting
Attendance Records,
New Sanctuary In Use
GOTHEN1BURG, NEB.
Ten young people graduated from the
Pastor's Bible Instruction Class on May
27. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Meyers from
Zaire participated in Missionary Sun­
day services on June 3.
GRAND ISLAND, NEB.
The WMS presented a program at . the
Christian Homes at Holdrege on June 5.
HOLDREGE, NEB., TRINITY
Rev. Dick Sisson of Aurora, Neb., spoke
at a Men of Trinity dinner. Mrs. Mary
Lou Campbell interpreted for Barna
Gbayelemo, a male nurse in our hos­
pital in Zaire, on a recent Sunday eve­
ning.
LEXINGTON, NEB.
The John Neirs, missionaries to Hong
Kong, ministered May 23. Pastor Jun­
tunen's daughter, Donna, is in Mexico
for summer missionary training.
MARQUETTE, NEB., MAMRE
The Bible Instruction Class of ten mem­
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 MINDEN, NEB.
Darold Hibbs will be in charge of the
youth ministries for the three summer
months.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB.
Another attendance record was broken
Sunday, May 20, with 273 in the morn­
ing worship services. The first service in
the new sanctuary will be on June 17.
OAKLAND, NEB.
Evangelist Boyd Halford, sponsored by
the Oakland Ministerial as part of Key
73, ministered in several area churches,
including the Evangelical Free.
OMAHA, NEB.
David Carnifix spoke Sunday evening,
June 10. Rev. Joy Cummings is holding
a crusade June 24-28.
POLK BIBLE CAMP
Mrs. Bill Tallman, wife of the camp
director and camp cook, has been hos­
pitalized. She would appreciate your
prayers for strength and wisdom.
WICHITA, KANS.
Dr. Kenneth Kantzer, Dean of Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School, spoke June
3. Ordination service for Rev. Steve
C!inton was held in the evening, June 3,
wnh Dr. Kantzer, Superintendent West­
lund and Rev. John McNeill taking part.
WILCOX, NEB.
The Bible Instruction Class of seven
members was presented Sunday, May
27. Three members were received. Rev.
and Mrs. Richard Wischmeier, mission­
aries to Portugal, ministered recently.
Pastor and Mrs. L. A. Hansen's son,
David, and his wife, Judy, graduated
from Grace Bible Institute and are pre­
paring to be radio missionaries in Italy.
They ministered here Sunday morning,
June 3. -E. Walter Lindgren. O sary with a banquet on June IO.
CAnADIAn PACIFIC
Revival Atmosphere
At Prince George,
Clearwater Celebrates
VANCOUVER, B.C., BETHEL
Rev. Charles Sinclair continues to
serve as pastor. Because many younger
families are leaving for the suburbs and
because of a complete change of en­
vironment, the church feels it has
reached a crossroads. Much prayer
would be appreciated.
BURNABY, B.C. CENTRAL
Richard Reynolds of Victoria was a re­
cent speaker.
JOHNSTON HEIGHTS, B.C.
Quiet celebrations took place marking
J 5 years since the merger between
Green Timbers and North Road mis­
sions which formed the Johnston
Heights church. The church added
$2,000 to its missionary budget during
the missionary conference. An even
greater investment was made when
about 50 people responded to the ser­
vice of commitment, 12 for the first
JUNE 26, 1973
COMMISSIONING - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Remmen, who left for Free Church
work in Germany on June 6th, were commissioned to the ministry of Overseas
Missions in the Evangelical Free Church of America in the worship service in
New City, N.Y., on May 13, 1973. District Superintendent Arne Hansen gave the
Charge to the Congregation; Pastor Wendell Hjertman, the Charge to the Can·
didates, and Henry Belland of the New City congregation, offered the com­
missioning prayer. The pictures shows Superintendent Arne Hansen presenting
the Commissioning Certificate to the Rommens, while Pastor Wendell Hjertman,
second from right, and Church Chairman Clarence Holvig look on.
time. The Quiz Team went to Clear­ turned from his pastorate at Bow Is­
water Camp for the holiday weekend land, Alberta, to make this possible.
and brought back the honors. ONE HUNDRED MILE HOUSE, B.C.
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. Sunday School records are being brok­
Interim pastor John Kaiser has been en. A recent Sunday morning total was
called and has accepted the pastorate. 175, emphasizing a need for expanded
CLEARWATER CAMP quarters.
The Youth Retreat had 75 attending. LANGLEY, B.C.
CLEARWATER, B.C. The new pews give a transformed ap­
The church celebrated its 20th anniver­ pearance to the church and provide
added room. There will be a dedication
BLUE RIVER, B.C. service on June 3. Bev Cook, one of the
Leslie Johnson, one of the first con­ church young people, is home from
verts of this church, is now home on Viet Nam for a short vacation, and was
furlough from Japan. He serves under a featured speaker. Bev is secretary to
the Japan Evangelical Mission. the Mission to Orphans in Saigon. Youth
Pastor Tim Klassen has begun his
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.
services.
The budget was raised $ I 0,000 (to $70,
000) during a recent missionary confer­ WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
ence. Revival atmosphere prevails as This congregation rejoices over the as­
many continue to accept Christ. On the surance that they will be accepted in the
Saturday evening of the conference, Shareholders plan, probably in July.
David Esau was ordained into the Gos­ The church nears completion and the
pel ministry. He is a TEAM missionary congregation continues to grow under
to Spain, now home on furlough. the ministry of Rev. Leon Tiede.
MISSIONARY MEETINGS FT. LANGLEY, B.C.
Missionaries Alfred and Ruth Bjurlin of At a Sunday evening service in the
Venezuela, David Heinrichs of Ger­ Langley church the congregation from
many, Sig Odland, candidate for Vene­ the Fort joined them in a service of
zuela, Ronald and Linda Dauke, candi­ praise for new pews and many other
dates for Hong Kong, Sherrill Peterson improvements. A testimony was given
of Zaire and Wendy Bergman (short by Rev. Stanley Nelson, who has ac­
term in Zaire) held missionary confer­ cepted the call to become their pastor.
ences and meetings in all of our lower He will begin his ministry September 1.
mainland churches. Merritt, Kelowna, NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.
Salmon Arm, Chase, Kamloops and A week of special services with Rev.
Blue River were also visited in the in­ Ernest B. Rockstad was held. The
terior. Sig Odland visited Prince church will launch an extended visita­
George, Quesnel, Williams Lake and tion effort and will use the nearby Uni­
100 Mile. Some of the lower mainland ted church, with its larger facilities, for
meetings featured the Heinrichs' broth­ the evening services during the summer.
ers male quartet. Brother Harry re- -Elmer Olson. D
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CEflTRAL
Cedar Rapids Starts
New Publication
BRITT, IOWA
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Marceau, Spen­
cer ministered June IO while Pastor
and Mrs. Kling attended the wedding
of their son, David, to Sheryl Bloom­
quist in the Woodbridge, Conn., church.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
"Parish Tidings", a new publication to
appear twice monthly, is made possible
by an anonymously concerned member.
ALTA, IOWA, CENTER GROVE
The congregation honored Pastor and
Mrs. Peters on their wedding anniver­
sary with a reception and monetary gift.
CLINTON, IOWA
Memorial services for Arthur G. Suter,
a charter member, were held June 2.
DISTRICT APPRECIATION
A number of our churches enjoyed the
excellent concert presented by the Trin­
ity Western College Trumpet Trio.
Their presentation, and that of Marvin
Giddings, dean of students, was much
appreciated.
POLK CITY, IOWA
Seven children were dedicated to the
Lord on Children's Sunday, June 3.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA
Dr. Lloyd Peterson, who served the
church 1939-1946 passed away May 26
in Seattle, Wash., where he was pastor
of the Berean Church. Committal rites
were conducted at the cemetery in
Kiron, Iowa. -Ray G. Johnson. 0
WESTERn
Napa Votes Increase
In Missionary Giving
FELTON, CALIF.
Fourteen members were received in
June.
NAPA, CALIF.
The annual church report reveals a year
of progress and blessing. Thirty-six
thousand dollars went through the fi­
nancial books the past year. The new
budget adds a substantial increase in
missionary giving to the District, our
schools and overseas missions.
ORLAND, CALIF.
Fourteen members were received.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Gundry, long-time members, on their
50th anniversary.
PETALUMA, CALIF.
A farewell reception was held for Rev.
and Mrs. Robert Edwards and family.
The Edwards are moving to Gardena,
Calif. (15017 Watkins Street).
PLEASANTON, CALIF.
The Church elected William Bahr,
chairman, and John Brink, Superinten­
dent of Christian Education. The Men's
Fellowship heard Helmut H. Schmitz,
author of "From Hitler to Jesus Christ."
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FRESNO, CALIF.
Rev. Willard Eckman of Trinity Evan­
gelical Divinity Scho�l c�mducted .a Will
Seminar. Steve Mernll 1s new D1rector
of Christian Education. Dr. and Mrs.
Stanley Lindquist are traveling in the
South Pacific and Dr. Lindquist will de­
liver the major address at the 12th an­
nual convocation of Caermiller Insti­
tute of Psychology in Melbourne, Aus­
tralia.
GROVELAND, CALIF.
Pastor Erick Schone reports a success­
ful spiritual retreat with many young
people reached with the Gospel.
HAMILTON CITY, CALIF.
Pastor Terry Tyler conducted memor­
ial services for Joseph Moreland, faith­
ful member of the church.
KINGSBURG, CALIF.
Open house was held for Rev. D. L
Foster, May 25, in honor of his 90th
birthday. Over 125 relatives and friends
gathered for the happy occasion. Among
the speakers was his son, Robert. At
age 90, Rev. Foster is still pastor of
Riverbend Methodist Church, near
Kingsburg. Pastor Skaret conducted
memorial services for Clifford Larson.
LOLETA, CALIF.
A heart-warming musical service was
conducted by the Reflections of God
singing group. Several new musical
groups have been formed within the
church and their music has added great­
ly to its total ministry.
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CAYUCOS, CALIF.
A Junior Church has been added to the
Sunday morning ministry.
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., GRACE
Claudia Rhoades, daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. Rhoades, will be serving on the
summer staff of Campus Crusade,
working with high schoolers. The
church hopes to get a bonding program
for construction of a new church under­
way soon.
SAN RAFAEL, CALIF.
Sunday evening services in June fea­
tured three outstanding films, "Let My
People Go"; "They Looked for a City"
and "The Return." One member was
received.
TURLOCK, CALIF.
The past month six souls have come to
know Jesus Christ as their personal
Savior.
TWAIN HARTE, CALIF.
The church began two Sunday morn­
ing services in June. With many tour­
ists in this beautiful mountain area, the
extended ministry of the church should
prove a real blessing. -Herbert D. Pe­
terson. 0
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Wedgewood - a restful spot among the
birches, overlooking lake Superior. Two
miles to town and the Evangelical Free
Church, Continental breakfast. Reasonable
rates, Christion owners.
Evelyn and Norm Larsen, Grand Marais,
Minn. 55604. Phone: 218-387-2944.
"HOLi DAY SHORES"
Cabins and campsites in the rustic splendor
of WISCONSIN DELLS. Forty acres on the
Wisconsin River. Management encourages
church groups.
Phone 608-254-2717
Owner Ben Zaugg, 4485 Troilridge Rood,
Rockford, Ill., Phone 815-963-3628.
MOTOR HOME SALES
& RENTALS
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P.O. Box 232, Valparaiso, Ind.
Phone 219-462-863 l
Write or phone collect
Harold L. Follis, Pres.
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 SOUTHWEST
Camarillo Is Growing,
Walnut Creek Youth
Take First Place
YORBA LINDA, CALIF.
Congratulations to Pastor Paul Cedar
who received a Doctor of Ministrres
degree from the American Baptist Sem­
inary of the West.
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.
Eight members were received June 3.
Dr. John Jantzen is spending six weeks
this summer in France directing a group
of Westmont College students in their
study of French.
CAMARILLO, CALIF.
This young work continues to develop
both numerically and spiritually. It has
become self-supporting and able to re­
linquish the support given by the Bur­
bank Church. A new home Bible study
has been started in the Oxnard area.
GARDEN GROVE, CALIF.
Congratulations to the Garden Grove
quiz team which finished first in dis­
trict competition.
PHOENIX, ARIZ., DESERT HILLS
An enlargement of the parking lot and
a sound system are items recently do­
nated to enhance the ministry in this
growing community.
FULLERTON, CALIF.
An Expansion Fund has been estab­
lished as this congregation must face the
need for expanded facilities. A IO to 12
acre site is being sought. Forty mem­
bers were received May 10.
BURBANK, CALIF.
The Youth Choir and Drama Group
from Walnut Creek was featured May
27. It was the first place winner in
competition in the Western district. The
largest budget in the history of the
church was adopted at the annual meet­
ing. It includes a 15 per cent increase
for all EFC missionaries and a $1,200
increase for Trinity.
PARAMOUNT, CALIF.
Pastor John Van Dixhorn of Orange
was guest speaker at the 11th Anniver­
sary Banquet of the church.
ORANGE, CALIF.
Twenty members were received June 3.
PALM DESERT, CALIF.
Beginning June 3 services were moved
to Hope Lutheran Church. We are
grateful to the various congregation�
that are making their facilities available
to our new churches.
LA MESA, CALIF.
'--<: Congratulations to Pastor Gary Stafford
who received a Master's degree from
the California Graduate School of The­
ology. -Wallace G. Norling. 0
JUNE 26, 1973
WHEN IN THE SAN FRANCISCO SAVE ONE DOLLAR
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ATTEND AN .. . Bt:acon . and would like to save S1 .00 in so doing,
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opolis, Minn. 55423. The regular rato is $4.50 for
For l!st of c �urches and map showing geographical the yoor. Thi5 offer is not good on renewals.
locot1on, write to Rev. Rodger Henderson 28 Inyo
Street, Brisbone, Co. 94005. The regular roto will bo $5.00 por year starting
July 1, 1973.
LINDQUIST JEWELERS
1137 Broadway Rockford, Ill. Poul H. Albinson and Sons
"Where diamonds and gold
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Minneapolis, Minn.
AT KNOTT'S BERRY FARM
(South Entrance) VISITING THE NATION'S CAPITOL
Worship with us at the
7800 Crescent Ave. (at Highway 39)
NATIONAL EV. FREE CHURCH
Buena Park, California 90620 3901 GallowsRoad
Area Code 714. 527.2201 ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA
10 miles from downtown D.C.
BUZZ LONG REALTY Capito! Beltway Exit 6E
Sunday 11 a.m., 7 p.m.
SERVING ORANGE COUNTY Wednesday service 7:30 p.m.
Homes - Land - Apartments Gerald Hall, Pastor Tel. (Study: 256-3799
529 S. State College Blvd. Phone 774-2442 (Home: 941-4170
"
3436 W. Lincoln at Knott Phone 821-5500
Anaheim, Calif. 92806
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forest behind you. Cascode is yours to en·
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day. or a week. We should worn you, Sunday School ............................ 9:40 A.M.
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MANAGEMENT Worship Service ........................11 :00 A.M.
(Liston on WRVS-FM 102.5
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Phone (218) 387-9980
Howard 0. Lanphear, Pastor
Box 6938 Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
When in Minneapolis Attend
SALEM
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
14th Avenue S. and E. 31st Street
Gary Russell, Interim Pastor
YOU WILL ENJOY SALEM'S HOMEY, FRIENDLY, FAMILY SPIRIT
"TIMBER-LEE Family Campgrounds, located in beautiful Southeastern
Wisconsin, and operated by the Great Lakes District, is now open
May 1st till November 1st. Complete facilities for your recreational
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Church Standards. Saturday night concerts with well known artists
during July and August. Why not spend a day or a week at
TIMBER.LEE this year? Write for a 1973 program brochure."
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Attendance Increases,
Bus Ministry Started
At Belle Mead
KEARNY, N.J.
An appreciation fellowship was held for
Youth Pastor Gary Fredericks as he
concluded his ministry May 20.
ANNANDALE, VA.
The congregation sponsored a banquet
in May for the deacon board, class
members and parents of the pastor's in­
struction class. A fellowship coffee hour
is conducted in the fireplace room fol­
lowing the worship hour. The Billy
HOUSEPARENTS WANTED
A small evangelical home for neglected boys CALVARY PROTESTANT
needs an additional couple (up to age 65) to be
houseparents, caring for 8 to 10 boys. We will CHURCH
train and will accept couples with children. Col­
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Baldwin, L.I., N.Y.
Church Street and Park Avenue
opportunity to serve Christ and see lives changed
in a growing, progressive home. Salary, hospital­ Ministers: Leroy F. Moon
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ization and room and board. Majority of staff Sunday services: 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
has been affilioted with the Evangelical Free Bible school 9:45 a.m.
Church. "Endorsed by the Great Lakes District of Prayer meeting: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
the Evangelical Free Church." Contact Corl Lange,
Executive Director, Christion Haven,. Rt. 1, Box 17A, Affiliated with the
Wheatfield, Indiana 46392 (75 miles southeast of Ev. Free Church of Amenca
Chicago).
ON ROCKFORD'S EAST SIDE
4 BLOCKS SOUTH OF U.S. 20 · 3 BLOCKS EAST OF U.S. 51
SUNDAY SERVICES
9: 15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship
(8roadcast WROK - 1440k.c.)
5:30 p.m. Youth Meetings WEDNESDAY

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7:00 p.m. Wednesday-Midweek
Graham film "Two A Penny" was 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Prayer Meeting
shown May 13.
TORRESDALE, PA.
Rev. and Mrs. Gustaf Erickson showed
slides from their visit to Zaire. Several
decisions for Christ were made at a
showing of the film "So Long, Joey." EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Pastor E. Thomas has been hospitalized OURTH AVENUE t SIXTH STREET • ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS
for surgery and we request prayer to KENNETH M. MEYER. PASTOR
God in his behalf.
LANSE, ·PA.
Several have recently come to accept suggests a
Christ as Savior. A high attendance of
168 was reached in Sunday school May
13. Pastor J. Kelly was the speaker at
Evangelical Vacation/Worship
Experience
the community Memorial Day services.
HERSHEY, PA.
July 1 has been set as the goal for the ., Free Church in
"Chocolatetown, U.S.A."
payment of a $9,000 note on the newly
acquired property. A bus has been
purchased as a bus ministry was intro­ of •
Vacation
Resort Area
Worship
duced in May. Pastor Thomas Thomp­ • Christion Fellowship

Hershey
• Hershey Park
son of Allentown, Pa., spoke at the •
•
Golfing
Chocolate World
• Biblo Bar-8-Q's.
• Prayer & Share
land dedication and sign unveiling on • Milton Hershey Times
the new property June 3. There were School
• Medical Center • Youth Activities
291 present for a recent Sunday eve­ • Historical Tours • His Place
ning service as several believers were
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Bob Larson presented a worthwhile ser­ 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 717-534-4912
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such subjects as: rock music, astrology,
satanism, and drugs. The Back Home

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Hour, a social fellowship in homes fol­
lowing Sunday evening services contin­
ues to be a blessing. Fifteen hundred
copies of the Beacon were distributed
in the community Sunday afternoon,
May 20.
BELLE MEAD, N.J.
The average April worship service at­
tendance was 210, up 38 over one year
ago. The new bus has now been com­
pleted and the Sunday school bus route
established for the introduction of a
bus ministry.
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AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
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ESSEX FELLS, N.J.
A farewell service was held for Mission­
ary Joe Faber, who with his family re­
turned to Africa in May under the
Africa Evangelical Fellowship. Seven­
teen graduated from the pastor's Teen
Doctrine Class. Dr. Lester Westlund
and The Columbia Presbyterian Hos­
pital Nurses' trio presented a World
Missions Night in May.
TOTTENVILLE, N.Y.
The Stringband has been a blessing and
brought lasting spiritual results in a
ministry at The Eger Home.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., SALEM
The congregation is again planning an
outreach program through a summer
Saturday night outdoor film ministry.
Over 200 were present for the mother­
daughter banquet in May. The Free
Men of Allentown, Pa., presented a con­
cert at a special Saturday night service
in May.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., 52ND ST.
Nine young people graduated from the
Pastor's Instruction Class. Thomas Ol­
sen has assumed responsibilities as a
summer missionary and youth director.
Lay preacher and longtime member,
Irving Berg, went to be with the Lord,
May 9.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., 66TH ST., (NORW.)
Gunner Jensen, well known, respected
and former church chairman, went to
be with the Lord May 14. A farewell
service was held for Pastor lngvar An­
dersen, June 3. Pastor and Mrs. Ander­
sen and two of their children leave for
Norway in June. Word has been re­
ceived that Rev. Ivar Overgaard of Nor­
way has accepted a call as pastor and
will arrive in the United States in early
1974.
DEER PARK, N.Y.
An Operation Andrew, for the purpose
of inviting and praying for specific in­
dividuals, has been started in prepara­
tion for the Aubrey McGann meetings
to be held June 24-28. Eighteen young
people graduated from the pastor's in­
struction class. Souls continue to come
to Christ each week.
SOUND BEACH, N.Y.
Two members were welcomed June 3.
The Billy Graham film "His Land" and
Word of Life worker Rev. Ray Namie
were included as part of a special em­
phasis weekend, May 26-27.
VESTAL, N.Y.
The Lord continues to bless in this
home missions work as the congregation
is growing and solidifying. The new
building has helped give permanence.
Pray for Pastor Barry Liffiton as he
continues to minister the Word.
WILTON, CONN.
Superintendent Arne Hansen spoke at
a recent midweek service and presented
a $ I 0,828 Shareholders check to the
congregation. The Ed Rommens, mis­
sionaries to Germany spoke May 13.
JUNE 26, 1973
WEST HAVEN, CONN.
A total of 78 people were prayed with
as they came forward at the Joy Cum­
mings meetings. A plan has been intro­
duced whereby parents, given outlines
and guidance on Wednesday nights, will
become teachers for their youth in
studies of doctrine and Christian life.
NORTH HAVEN, CONN.
Three members were received in May.
BRANFORD, CONN.
Missionary Thelma Landrud showed
slides of the work at the TandaJa Hos­
pital at a Family Night Dinner. The
Lord is blessing the work through the
ministry of Pastor Paul Engle, as spir­
itual victories are won and attendance
is increasing.
HUDSON, MASS.
The ministry of Crossroads, a local
youth ministry, was presented by Jack
Gerry. Superintendent Arne Hansen
spoke at the midweek service, May 29.
DR. CALVIN HANSON
Dr. Calvin B. Hanson of Trinity
Western College, travelled in our dis­
trict, May 13-27. His ministry in so
many of our churches was appreciated
and the work at Trinity Western is
better understood. -Arne B. Hansen. D
For information on WILLS and
how to include your church,
write to;
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STEWARDSHIP SERVICES
1515 EAST 66TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55423
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Add something special this year -
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Wide variety of college courses
Graduate courses (Trinity Evangeli­
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Summer programs begin June 25
Some courses 3 weeks, others 6 weeks.
Evening courses available.
Most instructors are regular Trinity
faculty.
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Trinity Evangelical Divinity
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July 23 - August 31
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onwARD
ACTIVITIES
Mrs. Viola Groenhoff
Thesembly
familiar surroundings of the as­
grounds at Green Lake, Wis­
consin, helped us feel at home as we
gathered on WMS DAY, June 20, for
the 65th annual meeting of our Na­
tional Women's Missionary Society.
ABOVE ALL ELSE, THE WORLD
NEEDS JESUS. This theme doesn't pre­
sent some new anJ startling thought.
The need of the world has always been
for reconciliation to God through the
atoning death of Jesus Christ. But now
we feel a greater urgency! Even people
who have not accepted Christ have been
gripped with a sense of foreboding.
Everything seems to be falling apart!
The familiar John 3: 16 emphasizes the
love of God and stresses that the world
is perishing. Verse 17 adds that the
Son came, not to condemn these perish­
ing people, but to save them. WMS has
an awesome responsibility and a glorious
opportunity to point them to Christ.
Yes, our WOMEN'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETY is now 65 years old but has
no thought or need of retiring. Her step
is vigorous, hearing still acute, and vi­
sion keen. The Lord has again blessed
our national fellowship beyond our ex­
pectations. Through Him and with your
willing cooperation we have been able to
be of help to many whose uppermost
need has been to accept Jesus as their
Savior.
God has been at work through the
ten missionaries who receive partial sup­
port from your MI$$I0NARY
$HARE$. We are glad that it was pos­
sible to increase this support somewhat.
These shares, at one dollar each, bol­
stered by the prayerful concern of each
woman and empowered by God Him­
self, can bring multiplied blessings of
salvation to many who desperately need
Jesus. Each field where these mission­
aries labor has its share of problems,
some extremely serious. Mrs. Robert
Carey will return to the Philippines this
summer. Elizabeth Anderson, and prob­
ably Mrs. Nils Oldberg, will come from
Zaire. Mrs. Robert Hoobyar will come
from our home missions field in Alaska.
The others will stay on the field.
In addition to these ten, all of our
missionaries covet greater prayer sup­
port for the many problems they face
continually. Be faithful every day in
praying. Use the prayer calendar book­
lets that you can buy from Overseas
Missions. Your gifts to the MISSION­
ARY CHRISTMAS GIFT FUND made
it possible for us to present a visible
bit of love to our 199 missionaries (this
30
The President's Report
included nine who are candidates) with
a gift of $25 each.
WHITE CROSS funds have been
used to respond to needs in Alaska,
Japan, Zaire, Venezuela, Germany,
Hong Kong, Malaysia/ Singapore and
the Philippines. This means that all of
our mission fields have been helped
somewhat. Standing commitments have
been fulfilled; Beacon by air to our
mission fields and Shareholders' pro­
jects. Local groups are now sending
their own White Cross material to Zaire.
It is best to mail this out gradually
throughout the year. No used clothing
is to be sent unless requested by some
missionary.
Some disbursements from the GEN­
ERAL FUND have included three
Shareholders' projects, Home Missions,
The Evangelical Beacon, three Trinity
scholarships, Women's Fellowship
(NAE), EFCA general fund, and print­
ing, travel or conference expenses.
If the generosity has equalled the en­
thusiasm and concern for the HAWAII
MISSION HOUSE project, there should
be a substantial amount for this phase
of home missions effort. Rev. Darrell
Pearson's four articles in the Beacon
have amply clarified the need and en­
lightened us about the situation in
Hawaii. Pray that our gift will be an
investment that will lead to the win­
ning of many souls in Hawaii. They
need Jesus above all else!
The BETTY CROCKER coupon pro­
ject needs our help. The aim is to se­
cure a small grand piano for the Trin­
ity College Chapel. It's very discourag­
ing when the coupons come dribbling
in when we need a deluge of them. A
concerted effort of all local groups for
the accumulation of coupons would help
tremendously. Rush them to Mrs. Jan
Nielsen at Free Church Headquarters.
Again we urge you to read the Beacon
regularly, especially the WMS ACTIV­
ITIES PAGE edited by our ingeniom
Viola Groenhoff. We consider this an
excellent way to reach you with impor­
tant information. We also like to see
the reports or pictures from your area
gatherings. Shirley Dillon's thought pro­
voking articles remind you to be punc­
tual in joining with all of us at the
designated 9 O'Clock "Prayer time. We
are sure that Muriel Hanson's Honey
and Salt will keep you coming back
repeatedly for another tasty sample.
Our family of missionaries has lost
a .stalwart MESSENGER in the passing
of Rev. Arthur Peterson, retired veteran
missionary who had spent most of his
adult years serving the Lord in Vene­
zuela. Many came to the Lord in their
need because of the prayers and wit-
by Mrs. William C. Olson
ness of Arthur Peterson, father of Mrs.
Harold Eash. Mrs. Peterson survives
and is active for the Lord. We would
also say that our dear and much-loved
former Beacon editor, Mel Larson, is
sorely missed but will always be re­
membered with joy and thankfulness.
His concern and interest in WMS was
helpful and encouraging to us on many
occasions.
An unforgettable experience of last
September was to go on Rev. Rob­
ert Dillon's tour of Free Church
mission fields in Zaire and Germany.
On the spot viewing of the Tandala
Hospital Addition, our 1971 WMS pro­
ject, was exciting and rewarding. The
dedication service and the tour of the
renovated hospital accented the oc­
casion. The most treasured souvenirs I
brought back were the priceless mem­
ories that I will treasure as Jong as
I live. Later we were in Athens. Our
trek around the ruins of the Acropolis,
a bus tour to Old Corinth, Sunday
morning devotions on Mars Hill and
attending a service at the Greek Free
Evangelical Church were most mem­
orable. From there we flew to Munich,
then went by van to the Alphof retreat
center in the breath-taking Austrian
Alps. This center is in conjunction with
the Free Church and youth center in
Augsburg, Germany. More workers are
critically needed for this promising field
of missions.
In February we particpated in the
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT Conference WMS
session and visited five 10cal groups in
Florida. Then in April I had a part
in the CONNECTICUT DIVISION meeting
at Branford. Later a banquet sponsored
by the METROPOLITAN New YORK-New
JERSEY DIVISION gave me an opportunity
to share with the women there. In all
three of these areas there was the most
warm-hearted hospitality and precious
fellowship possible. Late in May I had
the joy of meeting some of tne Canadian
wdmen at two division rallies. Most
of the other officers on the board have
been traveling too, some of them have
been abroad, and others to distant
states. All have had a chance to present
various facets of WMS involvement.
Thank you for your prayers and en­
couragement during our term of ser­
vice. Now we will be praying for the
nine women who will shoulder the
varied responsibilities next. A part of
a verse found in 2 Peter 3: 15 (LB) ap­
plies to all of us if we truly feel that
ABOVE ALL ELSE, 'THE WORLD
NEEDS JESUS. "And remember why
He is waiting. He is giving us time to
get His message of salvation out to
others." D
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 CHRIST - CROSS - CITY CENTERED
CENTRAL FREE CHURCH
10th avenue S. at 7th street
Minneapolis, Minn.
Rev. Lloyd J. Von Dixhorn, Pastor
SUNDAY
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service: 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Midweek Service: 7:30 p.m.
Junior High, Senior High: 7:30 p.m.
HAWAII'S FAMOUS "ALOHA"
WELCOME
9:15 a.m............................. Sunday School
l 0: 15 a.m......................... Morning Worship
7:00 p.m............................... Aloha Service
Wednesday 7:30 p.m ......... Prayer & Study
HAWAII EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
7210 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii 96821
Rev. Darrell L. Pearson, Pastor
Tourists call 377-9462 for transportation

Orland, Calif., travel booth

WELCOMES YOU
PHOENIX, First Pastor: Dole Leander
498 West Miuouri 1717 West Monteroso
Phone: 279,6011 Phone: 263,0043
PHOENIX, Desert Hills Pastor: Allen Zierke
3636 W. Greenway 9036 N. 37th Avenue
Phone: 938,3950 Phone: 939·0688
TEMPE, Faith Pastor: l. 0. Manlove
1251 E. Southern Avenue 731 E. Campus Drive
Phone: 838,6559 Phone: 966,7987
TUCSON, First Pastor: Wayne lehsten
5150 East Fifth Street 5457 East Hawthorne
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....._ Phone: 327,0352 Phone: 325,9716
TUCSON, Saguaro Pastor: Tom Terry
10111 Old Spanish Trail 6961 E. Kirkland Dr.
P. 0. Box 17054 Phone: 855·1088
Phone: 885,7088

Above at left is Mrs. Fern Erickson, the

speaker, and Mrs. Mildred Cose, program
chairman, at Orland, Calif., on their project
night.

Come to Beautiful Hawaii

Each lady attending Orland, Calif.,
WMS' Hawaiian Armchair Tour re­ ARE YOU LOOKING
ceived a handmade lei. The Social Hall
was colorfully decorated with a travel
FOR AN
booth, large paper tiki torches, and
lanterns which hung from the light fix­
INVESTMENT?
tures. Hawaiian music played in the
background.
Our travel agent, Mildred Cose (pro­ Why Not Consider
gram chairman), introduced the tour
guide, Mrs. Fern Erickson, who, along CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION
with her husband, Rev. Ben Erickson,
were the first to pastor the Hawaiian
church. Mrs. Erickson showed slides SO FAR 110 CHURCHES HAVE BEEN HELPED BY CIF.
she had taken while in Hawaii, and
talked about the work of the church, WHAT IS CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION? It is a plan whereby our Free
Church people can invest their savings in the Lord's work and at the same
the people, and of the very real needs time receive interest checks twice yearly at 6% interest on five year certificates
there. and 5% on instant interest accounts.
The fare for this tour was a love
offering for the Hawaii Mission House Your savings are constantly serving our Lord - building new Free Churches -
project and $ I 02.32 was received toward New additions - and other improvements. Over 800 Free Church members are
the National Project goal of $30,000. depositors. Applications for loans are waiting - We need deposits. Send your
At the completion of the tour, the requests for brochure and deposit application to:
ladies were invited to stop by the
"place," a table laden with delicious CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION
fruits and other taste treats typical of 1515 E. 66th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 55423
Hawaii. -Mrs. Judy Simpson, secretary.
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JUNE 26, 1973 31

by Mrs. Jean Greener
S
he arrived April 19, 1969, and
weighed in as a robust 9 lb. 6
oz. daughter, the newest addition
to an already active household of two
brothers and three sisters.
Jody grew and developed in a
normal manner and surprised us all
by learning to walk during her eighth
month.
Most parents would be proud and
delighted with this early accomplish­
ment, but I soon learned to dread
every step she took.
Jody walked with her tongue be­
tween her teeth. She would stumble,
bite her tongue and within a four
month period we made four high­
speed trips to the emergency room of
St. Cloud hospital to have her mouth
or tongue stitched. As I would leave
the hospital, the doctor would remind
me to )ust hold her for the next few
days until the stitches healed.
This was a very difficult time in
my life. As any mother knows, it's
not an easy task to entertain a hyper­
active eight month old child on your
lap during her waking hours. Only
through daily conversation with the
Lord and praying friends, was I able
to cope with my extra burden.
The Greeners, members of the Estes
Brook Evangelical Free Church, Oak
Park, Minn., are praising the Lord for
the way He has worked in the life of
their little girl Jody.
Summer arrived and Jody was
eager to romp and play outside on
our spacious farm. She loved the out­
of-doors, but the more she played out­
side the more she began to look like
a spotted leopard. She had black. and
blue marks from head to toe, and each
bruise had a hard center. I tried to
think this was just part of growing up
and being an active toddler, but deep
inside I was concerned.
Our family doctor checked her and
recommended taking her to a hema­
tologist, but at the time there wasn't
one nearby, so we just dismissed the
idea.
May l 6, 1970, when Jody was 13
months old, she woke up covered with
blood from a severe nose bleed. Her
bed was a foam-padded playpen with
nothing sharp in sight, so we couldn't
figure out what caused it.
We called the doctor and again
made a flying trip to the emergency
room.
By evening her nose was bleeding
uncontrollably. The doctors packed
her nostrils, but during the night the _.....
specialist, with several doctors assist-
ing him, worked frantically to save
her life.
Our phone rang just as we were
about to go to Sunday school and they
requested us to return to the hospital.
We called our pastor, asked prayer
for our daughter, and left for St.
Cloud.
We were informed there was little
hope. The blood was draining out of
her faster than they could transfuse
and her little life was fading fast.
I bowed my head in the hospital
lobby. I thanked God for entrusting
this precious child to us as her par­
ents, but if it was time to give her
back to Him, to please give me added
strength to be willing to give her up.
Immediately a feeling of peace
swept over me and I know God sent
His Holy Spirit to comfort me.
My husband and I sat for several
hours and finally one of the doctors
appeared and quietly said, "Jody is
being transferred to intensive care.
She is holding her own."
Tears of joy streaked my face. I
looked at the clock and at the very
moment the doctor had spoken to us
I knew our congregation at the Estes ...--...
Brook Evangelical Free Church had
been pouring out their hearts to God
on Jody's behalf.
Jody remained in intensive care
for four days and then we were al­
lowed to take our "breakable china
doll" home.
A hematologist arrived in St. Cloud
shortly after that, and he recom­
mended a trip to the Mayo Clinic.
We are so grateful to him, for now
we know why Jody had so many
problems.
She has Von Willebrand's disease.
In layman's terms, she is a girl
bleeder.
The doctors told us it's an inheri­
ted incurable blood disease. This was
very discouraging news to us, but
again the Lord took over and an­
swered still another request.
During the past year a drug sales­
man heard about Jody. He contacted
our family doctor and told him about
a new medication that might help her.
Jody cut her finger the other day
and I burst into tears of joy as I
just sat and watched her blood "bub­
ble," instead of run, and shortly the
bleeding stopped. ,,--....
Our "modern day miracle child"
can lead a nearly normal life now,
thanks to a praying congregation, a
team of skilled physicians (one of
them being her grandfather), and an
alert drug salesman. •