INSIDE MAO'S CHINA

A Look Behind the Bamboo Curtain

by Dr. Robert N. Thompson

WHY RESENT THE RELIGIOUS GUY?

Maybe He's Got Something
by Alan Thomson

July 24, 1973

The Evonge rco

Beacon
Vol. 46, No. 22 July 24, 1973
JEWS FOR JESUS, AJC AGREE:
'SUPERSTAR' MOVIE IS BAD
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (EP)-Just
when Jewish agencies had issued a
policy statement declaring they "did
not perceive in the current wave of
evangelistic proselytizing" a major
nEWS
DIGEST
threat to the security and integrity
of American Judaism, the film version
of the rock opera "Jesus Christ Super­
star" made its appearance.
COVER Rabbi Marc H. Tanenbaum, Inter­ WOMEN CAUSE MOST CHURCH
by Robert N. Thompson religious Affairs director of the Amer­ PROBLEMS, BAPTISTS TOLD
4 M,\O's CHINA ican Jewish Committee, warns that the LIITLE ROCK, Ark (EP)-The head
by Robert N. Thompson film, being released throughout the of an organization of fundamentalist
6 WHY RESENT THE RELIGIOUS GUY . .. country this summer, will generate heat­ Baptist women declared here that most
MAYBE HE'S GOT SOMETHING
ed controversy because of its anti­ church problems are caused by women.
by A Ian Thomson Addressing the annual meeting of the
semitic nature.
8 HOLD UP THE HANDS Moishe Rosen, head of Jews for national women's auxiliary of the
by Charles M. Davis Jesus here, is against the movie not be­ American Baptist Association, a fellow­
9 THE SWEET THINGS IN LIFE cause it is anti-semitic but because "it ship of missionary Baptist churches
by Ruth J. Jorgensen doesn't show (Jesus Christ) as the Lord which have a membership of 869,000,
9 Or SucH Is THE KINGDOM of glory who willingly died for our Mrs. Harold Walker of Fort Smith,
by Inez B. Cutshall sins and rose again from the dead." D Ark., spoke out against criticisms of
10 VALEDICTORY Christianity and the Bible that have
by Marvin Anderson been made by some members of the
11 CONCERNING CONCERNS
HIGH FLIGHT SPONSORS women's liberation movement.
by H. Bruce Chapman "I think God knew what He was do­
RETREATS FOR FORMER
14 A VISION OF A LARGER SUNDAY SCHOOL ing when He made woman for her
by Rex Vogel POW /MIA FAMILIES purpose," Mrs. Walker said. "I believe
15 PRAYER COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (EP)­ Paul knew what he was talking about
by Louise Price Bell "High Flight Foundation," a non-pro­ when he placed woman in her rightful
32 JOANNE'S EXTRA 'PLEASES' fit Christian, humanitarian organization place in the church. If you have been
by Evelyn Sanders started and headed by former astronaut in church work very long, you know
Col. James Irwin, sponsored five, week­ that most church problems are caused
long "spiritual renewal" retreats this by women-women who rebel against
summer for former American POWS, fulfilling their God-given position."
their families, and families of men miss­ She charged that the women's liber­
ing in action. ation movement "has done more to
2 News Digest 17 TWC The retreats were held during June abase, degrade and insult the intelli­
12 Editorial 17 Missiongrams and July at Estes Park, Colo., and gence of godly women than any move­
13 New Books 18 Home Missions Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, ment to appear recently on the scene.
13 Evangelical Bee 18 Stewardship Colo. Women's liberation stands for all that
15 Christian 20 Trinity Now All POW/MIA families were invit­ is against the rightful position of wo­
Education 22 District News ed to attend one of the sessions free of men in the world." D
15 FCLF 30 WMS Activities charge. Nearly 500 families accepted.
/6 Smile All expenses, including costs of trans­ CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SEEN
portation, housing and food for those LOSING GROUND
attending, are being underwritten by
the "High Flight" organization through SAN FRANCISCO (EP)-The sect
-George M. Keck
contributions received from churches, founded by the late faith healer Mary
businesses and concerned individuals. D Baker Eddy may be rapidly disappear­
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS - Arnold T. Olson, L&ster ing, according to newspaper columnist
P. Westlund Marlin Jones, Herbert E. Kyrk, Mrs.
1
Viola Groenhoff, Colvin 8. Hanson, John W. Walk­ Lester Kinsolving.
up, Darrel D. Stork, J. Robert Christensen, William The "well guarded secret," accord­
H. Remlond. 25 YEARS LEFT TO AVERT ing to Kinsolving, is now out. He notes
DISTRICT EDITORS - Eastern, Arne 8. Hansen; Great
Lakes, R. Deon Smith; North Central, Lester E.
DOOM, EXPERT WARNS that during the past seven years San
Nelson; Central, Ray Johnson; Midwest, E. Wolter LOS ANGELES (EP)-Anthropologist Francisco's Sixth, Tenth and Twelfth
Lindgren; South Central, Poul Bucker!; Rocky Moun­
tain, Virgil Nyberg; Western, Herbert D. Peterson; Margaret Mead declared at a press con­ Churches of Christ, Scientist, have all
Pacific Northwest, David Enerson; Canadian Prairie,
James Westman; Canadian Pacific, Elmer Olson;
ference here that man has 25 years to become defunct and their buildings
Southeastern, Trygve Landru; Kentucky, Miss Helga start using technology to save humanity sold.
Peterson; Southwest, Wallace G. Norling. or he will not survive. In Oak.land, the Second, Sixth and
The noted writer and lecturer cited Ninth churches have similarly perished.
Published biweekly (every other Tuesday).
Official organ of the Evangelical Free Church air and water pollution as top priorities. There are no replacements in either
of America. "The future is not determined, it lies city, the columnist said. He adds that
Editorial and circulation offices:
1515 E. 66th street, Minneapolis, Minn. 55423
in our own hands," she said. one third of the denomination's total
Subscription price: $5.00 per year. Visiting Los Angeles as the opening churches in these two major cities
Church list equal to 100 per cent of membership -
$3.00 per year.
speaker in a 12-lecture series sponsored have been totally wiped out.
Church list equal to 75 per cent of membership - jointly by the National Space and The Episcopalian columnist also
$3.25 per year.
Church list equal ta 50 per cont of membership -
Aeronautics Administration, the Los noted that the prestigious Christian
$3.50 per year. Angeles Community College District, Science Monitor lost $5 million last
Second class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minn. the Astronomical Society of the Pacific year. .-,
Printed by Free Church Press.
Copyright © The Evangelical Beacon 1973
and UCLA Extension schools, Dr. He noted that most members are
Member of the Evangelical Press Association Mead said she was optimistic, "other­ elderly, and that the church has not
wise I wouldn't be here." D appealed to the young. D
2 THE EVANGEllCAl BEACON
 EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAMP
WINS GREEK COURT'S
V
ENDORSEMENT
ATHENS (EP)-The Greek State
Council ("supreme court") has over­
turned a government agency's annul­
ment of the right of the Free Evan­
gelical Church to operate a Summer
camp at Sounion on Attica.
Before the 1972 camping season, the
state Ministry for Social Welfare said
government program for camping in the
region was adequate and open ·to "all
children, irrespective of their social, re­
ligious and financial condition."
The Free Evangelical Church ap­
pealed the decision. It prefers its own
camping activities since it feels those
of the state reflect Greek Orthodoxy,
the officially recognized religion.
None of the 500 youngsters from 40
Free Church (Protestant) congregations
who expected to go to Sounion in 1972
went to camp. Founded in 1942, the
camp had never been refused an an­
nual permit before.
The State Council said the ban of the
social welfare ministry was illegal. The
Sounion camp expects to re-open this
year.
Thanos Karbonis, executive director
of the Free Evangelical Church of
Greece and an attorney by profession,
handled ·the appeal. He has visited a
number of the Evangelical Free church-
. es in America. The church in Greece
f belongs to the International Federation
...
'--""' of Free Evangelical Churches. Many
of the sister denominations have joined
in prayer that the camp might be
opened.
FILM DOCUMENTS OLD
TESTAMENT ACCURACY
ONTARIO, Calif. (EP)-The 30-min­
ute documentary film, "The Impact of
Archaeology" produced by Stan Taylor
and narrated by Joseph Free, American
scientist and Wheaton College profes­
sor, was shown here at Allyn Avenue
Baptist Church.
The film seeks to demonstrate scien­
tifically how the accuracy of the Old
Testament has been verified repeatedly
through archaeological discoveries.
Most scenes are shot at Dothan in
Jordan. 0
PASTOR, 9 MEMBERS OF
HOMOSEXUAL GROUP DIE
NEW ORLEANS (EP)-The pastor of
a mission of the Universal Fellowship
of Metropolitan Community Churches,
a homosexual denomination, was one
of 29 persons who were burned to
death here in a flash fire in the French
Quarter.
William Larson perished as flames
swept The Upstairs, a cocktail lounge
catering 1:o homosexuals.
Nine members of Mr. Larson's con­
gregation of about 40 persons also died
in the fire. 0 allegedly assaulted her.
JULY 24, 1973
·w� Had Better Start Praying,' Says
Graham at Pre-Crusade Conference
B
illy Graham, arriving in Minne­
apolis for the just completed
Upper Midwest Crusade, was
tanned and smiling as he faced a
battery of TV cameras and the prob­
ing questions of newsmen at a July
9 press conference at Minneapolis
International Airport.
The famed evangelist, nearing his
55th birthday, referred to Minneapo­
lis as his "second home." It is the
location of Billy Graham Evangelis­
tic Association headquarters. The
crusade, during which thousands pro­
fessed new faith in Jesus Christ, was
his third in the Twin Cities.
Dr. Graham fielded a wide as­
sortment of queries.His answers in­
dicated an unswerving purpose in his
ministry-to preach the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, whenever and wherever
he has the opportunity.
Some of the thoughts he expressed
in reply to questions:
-The Upper Midwest Crusade
may be one of the last of his big
stadium crusades, which he finds
"very exhausting." Future evangelis­
tic work will concentrate more on
use of television and on auditorium
0 crusades, where there is a greater
feeling of preaching to individuals
rather than a huge sea of humanity.
-"I never talked to him (Presi­
dent Nixon) about Watergate. My
counsel to the American people is
that we had better start praying ...
I am hopeful it (Watergate) can be
clarified and we can get to other
mounting problems . . ."
-"We certainly need to pray for
our leaders and certainly for the
American people; they are shocked
and frustrated."
A POLICEMAN'S SOLUTION
GALLINA, N.M. (EP) - Prayer in­
stead of litigation was a New Mexico
state policeman's solution to one assault
case.
Officer Clarence Filip persuaded per­
sons involved in the altercation to go to
a church together and join in discussion
and then prayer. "I left them alone to
talk," the officer said, "and they came
out of church smiling." The case in­
volved a teacher and two women who
0 posals.
-Although there is no state re­
ligion in the United States there is
a civil religion.Presidents and lead­
ers will talk about God in public, but
not about Jesus Christ. "I've been
privileged to preach the Gospel be­
fore four presidents; I try to preach
the Gospel on every occasion."
-"I would think that the gravita­
tional center of the Gospel is shifting
to the Orient ...that's where your
strong churches are developing."
-The crusade theme would be
"the same as always, the Gospel of
Jesus Christ and man's need to re­
pent of his sins."
-There are always some in every
community who feel they cannot sup­
port his crusades. "I'm for the
church, I will not attack those who
don't support us."
-(Regarding charismatic move­
ment) "I think there is a gift of
the Holy Spirit; but it is a gift . ..
Just as in evangelism, or any other
gift of the Holy Spirit, there are
counterfeits . . . we need a great
deal of spiritual discernment."
-Loneliness, boredom and de­
pression are increasing and are the
cause of an increased suicide rate.
"But of course they (suicide victim�)
don't escape; we believe the soul lives
on."
-In the last 10 years there has
been a crescendo of spiritual interest
among young people. The surge of
occultism is a "satanic backlash."
"Jesus said the wheat and tares would
grow together at the end times, it is
sometimes hard to distinguish the
true from the false." •
POLISH ATHEIST SCHOOLS
THREATENING CHURCH
WARSAW (EP) - The Communist
government in Poland plans to use its
atheist principles of education to get rid
of the church.
That charge was repeated here in a
communique by Polish Catholic bishops
speaking out the second time against the
state in three days.
The communique said state education
plans are materialistic and contain ele­
ments "hostile to religious education,"
while ignoring church education pro­
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A Shanghai church which now serves as a warehouse. There are
only two churches open in all of China, both in Peking. One is
Catholic and one is Protestant.

Dr. Thompson, vice president of Trinity Western College,

and a former member of the Canadian Parliament, here
provides an incisive survey of conditions in Red China
from information gained this year when he led a group
of Canadians on a tour through that country and thus
became one of the few Westerners to penetrate 1he bam-
boo curtain in recent years. He urges much prayer for
China's millions, who live in a land where the only
official God is Chairman Mao. by Robert N. Thompson

E ight hundred million people - 800

million mouths to feed - 800 mil­
lion bodies to be clothed and housed!
A formidable task by any standard, but
Mao's China, as far as the visitor's eye
can see, does it better than China's mil­
lions have ever known.
ln my 15 clays in China as leader of
the Canadian Farmers delegation, we
saw rosy-cheeked, healthy people by the
hundreds of thousands. The new mor­
ality does not allow for beggars, or clogs
or cats and every able-bodied adult has
a job.
There are no unemployed, simply be­
cause everyone works. In return, each
person gets a living wage. For the aver­
age factory worker this is $30 to $35
a month. The average farm worker gets
$15 a month, but also has a plot of
land for a garden and the opportunity
to raise a few chickens or pigs. For
those who don't want to work, there
is no income.
There is regimentation, but no infla­
tion in China! The State sets the price.
A worker can purchase adequate food
for $8 a month: his country counterpart
spends much less. Vegetables cost 2 V2 ¢
per lb., fish I 0¢ per lb., meat 40¢ per
lb., an ordinary jacket, trousers and
cap (Mao style) $5, and such a suit
of betler cloth less than $ I 0. Schoo.I
4 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
fees paid by all parents vary from $3 to
$6 a year for each child.
Consumer needs are relatively simple.
There is no private property except bed.
basic furniture and perhaps a bicycle,
($90) of which there are millions, and
a radio ($20 to $50). There are no pri­
vate motor cars, no motorcycles, no
TV. There is no problem of urban
sprawl or farm lands being taken over
for other purposes. All land belongs to
the State.
NO FREE CHOICE
There is no question of free choice.
You do what you are told to do, for
the good of the State and the benefit of
the people.
Men cannot marry until from 26 to
28 years old, and women after 25
years of age, and then only with per­
mission. The ideal family is one child,
more than two is frowned upon. I was
told in Peking that the birthrate was
down to 2.5 per cent, but in Nanchang
it was 3 per cent. Contraceptives arc
free and abortion is available on re­
quest. Venereal disease has been elimi­
nated. we were told. There is no pros­
stitution and no premarital sex. There
is no drug problem.
A mother is given 56 clays maternity
leave. Her baby is then placed in a
supervised nursery. She has her child
before and after work. To help the
mother, her work is often transferred
to commune activity so she can be
nearer for twice daily nursing breaks.
When three years old, the child goes to
kindergarten, followed by primary
school. The State has complete control
of the child. The cheeriest part of drab
Chinese living is the children. They are
often dressed in bright colors and arc
always the center of attraction. It was
evident family life remains a cherished
part of Chinese life.
Children don't go to high school or
university because they want to or be­
cause of academic ability. They do so
because they are selected. Purity of po­
litical thought remains the main re­
quirement for continuing education.
The battle for loyalties of the young is
intense. Textbooks are blatantly full of
political and ideological teaching. 1 was
told new texts are being written. At­
tempts to obtain a copy of the English
textbooks were futile. The "running
clogs of imperialism" propaganda and
puritanistic goals of Marxist ideology
are still the main themes of China's
school lessons.
The greatest break-through in econ­
omic development has been in land util­
ization, water conservation, irrigation
and crop diversification. The progress
in these areas is spectacular. China is
now practically self-sufficient in food
production.
RELIGION 'ELIMINATED'
China is a Marxist state. Chairman
Mao rejects Christianity, denies there
is a God. Mao has commanded that
all religion be eliminated. He closed the
churches; outlawed the teachings of
Buddha, and scorns ancestor worship.
We could identify no Christians in
China. Our guides and accompanying
officials said, when questioned, that not
everyone has accepted Marxism, but
they insisted there is no need for re­
ligion. I asked several if a Chinese per­
son could be a Christian and still be a
Communist. The answer was invariably,
"No!"
One senior official responded, "Im­
possible! Marx and Lenin taught there
is no God. How can a true Marxist be
a Christian?" Asked whether a dead
human is the same as a dead animal,
going at death into oblivion, the reply
was, "When we die there will be others
to carry on the revolution. The
thoughts of Mao will live forever!" J
asked who would replace Mao when
Mao died. The answer was simply,
"Chairman Mao is in good health!"
The cult of Maoism maintains its
strength by a constant barrage of ideo­
logical teaching. Chairman Mao says he
believes in God, but God is the State.
Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin are the
prophets of Maoism. The Savior of the
Chinese people is Chairman Mao. His
teachings take the place of the Chris­
tian Scripture, while the ever-present
branch of the revolutionary committee
pervades every commune, every village
and every home. There is no getting
away from the eye of the Party's Spirit.
Maoism has organized the social
structure into an intricate system of
cells, with team leaders. brigade cadres
and communal deputy chairmen. Mao is
the only Chairman. China has actually
been readied for Christianity in a way
unparalleled since the first century. Yet,
in my opinion and from a human stand­
point, there is no chance of Christianity
re-entering China en massc in the fore­
seeable future. However, in the econ­
omy of God, this could change.
ONLY TWO CHURCHES
There are two churches open in
China, both in Peking. One is Catholic,
the Church of the Virgin Mary, be­
longing to the Chinese Association of
Patriotic Catholics, which has no rela­
tions with Rome. The other is Protes­
tant, known as the Rice Market Street
Church on Peking's Avenue of Eternal
Tranquillity, operated by the Peking
Protestant Society. There were 30 Chi­
nese worshippers in the Catholic
Church on Easter Sunday and seven
at the Protestant Church. Most of the
congregation is made up of Asian and
African students studying in Peking
and some foreign diplomatic personnel.
The Christian message entered China
four times in Chinese history - in the
JULY 24, 1973
7th, 13th, 16th and 19th centuries. The
verdict in almost all cases was, "a for­
eign religion." Only God can say when
a favorable environment for a Christian
witness will again be an option in China.
BELIEVERS ARE THERE
When that happens it will be overseas
Chinese Christians who lead the way.
They know the language and they have
some understanding of China's customs
and culture. There are Christians in
China now. Overseas Chinese visiting
their home villages have fellowshipped
with them. A few have been met in
foreign ports, arriving as sailors on
Chinese ships. But they dare not iden­
tify openly. There are no group meet­
ings. The party's eye is too omnipresent.
But the believer is there! I am sure we
met two of them!
When visiting the Great Wall, Mrs.
Thompson stood against an embattle­
ment seeking protection from the cold
wind and watching the crowds of Chin­
ese visitors. As the crowds pressed near
to get a closer look at this foreign lady,
she noticed an old woman move cau­
tiously up to her. Looking to see that
no one was watching, and with tears
in her eyes, she stroked Mrs. Thomp­
son's coat sleeve and touched her
Mapleleaf pin. Her eyes spoke volumes
. . . and then as quickly as she ap­
peared she disappeared, vanishing into
the crowd.
Another day, I asked a man where
he learned English and where he gained
his linguistic ability. Drawing my ear
down to his lips he whispered, "Prc­
liberation!" His eyes, too, seemed to
speak volumes.
The shift in relationships with China
is of great importance to Christians
who wish to participate in some form
of Christian activity in modern Chinese
life and to share their faith in Jesu�
Christ in an intelligent and useful way.
These changes create new opportuni-
Commune factory workers posed for Dr. Thompson at the Pearl River
Commune in Kwangchow. The Chinese people appear better clothed and
housed than at any previous time in China's history.
ties for Christians to spend time m
China, where there will be a chance to
live out a life-style reflecting the love
and peace which a Christian confesses
he has in Christ. There will be an in­
creasing number of Chinese visiting our
country and with them the opportunity
to share Christ's love.
WHAT NEXT?
Christians really interested in com­
municating Christian truths to contem­
porary Chinese society should get a
grasp of ancient and modern Chinese
institutions along with an understand­
ing of Chinese-style Marxism, and at
the same time be prepared to meet
Maoist social ethics head-on. Honesty,
discipline, loyalty and motivation in
Mao's China can be challenged only by
true Christian integrity, Christian mor­
ality, Christian loyalty and discipline -
virtues often not too much in evidence
at this stage in western Christianity.
I would advise the zealous evangeli­
cal he is mistaken if he thinks he will
go marching back to China, dragging
his western curriculum and methods
with him.
Perhaps the Spirit of God does not
have to be filtered through traditional
and tired forms of western Christianity.
New China presents a new challenge
and its needs must be met through new
forms!
The oldest and most effective form of
all is available to everyone who covets
China's people for Christ. Brethren,
pray for the Believers in China! Pray
for those who find it possible to pass
through the door which has opened just
a little. Pray for the Word as it reaches
over boundaries and mountains into the
radio receiving sets now present in in­
creasing numbers. Pray for the new
Bible, translated and printed in modern
Chinese, ready to enter China.
Brethren, pray that His Will might be
accomplished for China's millions! O
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 Why Resent the Religious Guy
. . . Maybe He's Got
Something
by Alan Thomson

The author seethed with anger and frustration when

a friend inviled him to a Christian Business Men's
breakfast and then talked to him about Jesus Christ.
But later his attitude changed. After several years in
the aluminum door and window business and developing

l experimental jet helicopter engines in. A rizana and Cali­

fornia, Alan Thomson now enjoys a more relaxing pace of
life as a land developer in Park City, one of Utah's ski areas.

id you ever get mad at a friend
D because he was kind enough to
invite you to breakfast? Eleven
years ago, my friend John Elders
asked me, "Alan, how would you
like to go to a CBMC breakfast with
me?" I asked him, "What is CBMC?"
He replied that it was the Christian
Business Men's Committee breakfast.
Since I was an American, I thought
I was a Christian, so I accepted the
invitation. I was the president of five
corporations-so I was a business­
man. And since I made it a habit of
eating breakfast, I accepted.
At the meeting, I heard a speaker
tell something about this personal re­
ligious experience. I thought, "For
him that's all well and good."
But what bothered me was what
happened on the way home in my
friend's car. For the first time in my
life, I was hearing someone tell about
having a personal relationship with
Jesus Christ. My friend John spoke
about the closeness of his relation­
ship to Jesus. He continued by talk­
ing about the happiness and peace
that had come to him because of this
person-to-person contact with God.
That's what really teed me off. Re­
sentment swelled within me. Who did
he think he was talking to like this?
He was no minister. What right did
he have to talk about Jesus Christ
like this? If it were possible for me
to have jumped from the car, I
would have. But he was driving and
the car was moving. So I just sat
there seething with frustration over
not being able to get out and with
resentment over having to listen. Who
6 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
did he think he was and who did he
think I was?
Maybe he knew more about me
than I wanted to admit. I had grown
up during depression days in the
1930's. Our family lost the ranch on
which I was born. We had our car
repossessed and finally our home
taken away. Even though I was only
13-years-old at the time, I vowed
that I would never be poor. Some day
I would have all the things that
money could buy. I would never be
in a position to have things taken
away. I worked hard, long hours and
went to the top in nearly everything
I attempted. Money and power be­
came my gods and I felt comfortable
with them. By 196 l I was enjoying
life in Mesa, Ariz., and was president
of five corporations. In general, I was
living it up!
Although l had seen the effects of
alcohol in my family, l started to
drink at age 30. For the next I 0
years I tried to make up for all the
years I had missed. My wife and
f were quite active in the country
club. We drank with friends. Wasn't
that the way to have fun? Didn't
everyone we knew drink? I thought I
had found what life was really all
about. And the only way I heard or
spoke the name of Jesus Christ was
as a swear word.
At that time I had a doctor friend
who spent considerable time giving
lectures on anti-communism. He'd al­
ways end up with some type of re­
ligious message about Jesus. I figured
he had flipped his lid somewhere
along the line.
Then, one time when my wife and
l were invited into his home for a
Bible study, we had quite an uneasy
experience. The meeting ended by
having people pray around the room.
That was okay, but when it came to
me, I didn't have anything to say.
The silence seemed deafening! For­
tunately, the fellow next to me got me
off the hook by taking his turn. On
the way home I vowed never to go
back to that -olace. I didn't need those
people.
Yet I had to admit that something
was wrong in my life and that these
people had something that I didn't
possess. but I didn't want it. I found
plenty of refuge in a bottle.
Just previous to my encounter with
my friend John, I had concluded a
business transaction with the vice
president of a major company in the
east. He bought a company from me
that was in trouble. During the fall of
1961 it was closed down.
Then a few days after that baneful
breakfast encounter, I went down to
the closed plant to take care of some
details. It was about IO in the morn­
ing. I was all alone. The weather
and scenery were beautiful.
I went to the south door, opened
it wide and stood in the warm sun­
light. I looked over the factory which
f had just sold. Huge piles of alumi­
num lay in a silent stack. The punch
presses and chop saws were shut
clown. The shipping department was
silent. No motion, no sound, just the
warm November sun on my back. As
I viewed the situation, I asked myself,
"Is this what life is all about? A man
 works for 20 years to get someplace
and has it die before his eyes!"
At that moment, the truth about
. ) Jesus Christ rushed into my mind
� like blood into my brain. The only
way I can describe it is to say that
I just let go. I released my hold on
my own life. I committed myself to
Jesus Christ. All that I had worked
and lived for suddenly see:ned to be
a sandy foundation. The only stable
life was what the men at the CBMC
meeting and my doctor and his
friends had talked about. Jesus Christ
suddenly became a rock on which I
could build my life. He was the only
one I could count on-right then and
even forever.
I looked up a preacher that I had
met recently. I found him shingling
the roof on a new church building. I
climbed up on the roof and shared
what I h�d done-welcoming Jesus
Christ into my life. He just said,
"Praise the Lord. Now grab a ham­
mer!" As we worked together, we had
a wonderful time talking about what
happens in a man's life when he al­
lows Christ to take over.
Some people talk about how God
rid them of the drinking habit. That
wasn't true in my experience. I con­
tinued to drink. But along with this
. r I started to read the Bible. I had a
............,,. lot of enjoyment finding all the places
that made reference to drinking. I
really liked the one where Paul told
Timothy, "Take a little wine for your
stomach's sake." Then where Jesus
turned the water into wine-that be­
came one of my favorite stories.
One evening this pastor friend
asked my wife and me to attend a
preview of a religious movie that
was to be shown in Phoenix. He also
took along this doctor friend. We ar­
rived about 11 : 30 p.m. and parked
near the corner of Van Buren and
Central-not the greatest place in
the world. There was a bar on one
comer. As we passed, still having a
smart mouth, I thought I would shake
up my friends. I took my wife's arm,
swung her toward the door of the bar
and said, "Let's have a drink."
Just then the door swung open and
a drunk staggered out. Of us six, he
chose to throw his arms around me
and then slobber right into my face,
calling me "Buddy and Pal." He
hung on for dear life. Finally, I got
loose.
We went across the street to a
u·coffee shop since we had about a
·-=9 20-minute wait. About midnight, we
stepped out into the street to go to
the theater. Just then another drunk
JULY 24, 1973
came staggering up the street. He was
wearing a rumpled hat, plaid shirt
and levis. Out of all six of us, he stag­
gered directly to me. For the second
time in my life ( within a 20-minute
period) I was locked in the vise-like
grip of a drunk calling me his buddy,
pal and friend. I was repulsed.
I looked up toward the sky and
thought, "God, you won't have to
show me three times!" The desire for
a drink left immediately.
Shortly after this, I sold all of my
other businesses and spent nearly
three years trying to discover what
God had in mind for my life. I spent
a lot of time reading the Bible. I am
now in the land development business
in a skiing area of Utah.
Before this time, I often was tense
and worried about how I was going to
Credibility Gap
Charlie Christian is a fictitious character who may appear
on these pages from time to time, sometimes as a dynamic,
victorious Christian and others with various problems that
could make him a stumbling block. The purpose? To help us
see ourselves as others see us-and grow thereby.
C
harlie Christian tossed his candy
wrapper on the sidewalk, shoved
open the barber shop door and
went in. There was an empty chair,
so he sat down and, while the barber
clipped, Charlie told him about how
much trouble his neighbor, Joe Non­
church, caused him by being careless
with his irrigation water.
Charlie guessed that, between the
water problem and the argument with
Nonchurch over the right place for
the fence line, the whole mess would
end up in court.
Later, Charlie decided to take the
wife and kids out for dinner as a
treat. After they started eating, Susie
wondered how come Pop hadn't said
grace. Charlie mumbled something
about forgetting and the restaurant
being so crowded, and went on eating.
Next day, Charlie finished the
morning chores and joined some of
his cronies at the coffee shop in town
for a little break. The name Jesus
Christ was used pretty frequently, and
not in any worshipful manner, but it
didn't seem to bother Charlie, who
joked and laughed with his friends.
Sunday morning, Charlie was
ushering at church when a seedy look­
ing character, wearing a day's stubble
on his face and a wrinkled jacket
straight from its fourth trip through a
rummage sale, wandered in just as
the service was starting.
make more money. Now I can honest­
ly say that no matter what my finan­
cial state, I wake up in the morning
with a joy in my heart that nothing
can take. away. One of the Bible
verses that has become especially
meaningful to me is Zechariah 4:6,
"Not by might, nor by power, but by
my spirit, saith the Lord."
For anyone reading this who's still
taking the might and power ap­
proach, if you're a little put out by
having a businessman talk like this,
I know how you feel. I burned with
resentment once. But let me tell you,
there's a much better life than one
of making money and having power.
I wouldn't want you to· live as long
as I did without finding the full real­
ity of it-in Jesus Christ. •
Reprinted by permission from CBMC CON­
TACT.
by George Keck
Charlie took one look, gave the
man a half smile, neglected the usual
warm handshake and ushered the vis­
itor to a seat in the side room, al­
though the main sanctuary was not
yet full.
That morning the pastor chose
Psalm 119, verse 11, "Thy word have
I hid in my heart, that I might not
sin against thee," for his sermon
theme. It made Charlie wonder what
had become of a years ago determina­
tion to memorize a couple of hundred
key Bible verses to help him in his
Christian life and witness. Well, any­
how, he consoled himself, "I know
John 3:16 and even three or four
others besides."
After the service, Charlie got into
a discussion with the pastor. He said
he wished old Nonchurch would
straighten himself out. Nonchurch
claimed Christianity was baloney and
churchgoers a bunch of phonies,
Charlie told the pastor. He sure
needed to be saved.
Getting in the car, he complained
to his wife that attendance at church
seemed to be going down. Somehow,
he said, the pastor wasn't doing the
job, the old church just didn't have
much outreach anymore. He said he'd
have to take it up with the deacon
board. Maybe it was time for a
change. •
7

--
he Bible is positively amazing.
T There's a solution to every one
of life's perplexing problems in
its pages.
Like the thorny one we faced in
our church.It was a sticky situation.
It involved our minister.But the an­
swer came right out of the Book.
Our church is modest in size.It is
in a small town, and about five years
ago we lost our young preacher,
whom everyone liked, to a big city
church.
We went through a long period
of supply pastors.During the interim,
attendance declined.That period can
be deadly to the life of any church.
Finally we called a young minister
in his late 30's. Let's call him Jim.He
was likable, well qualified in many
ways, and had held two previous pas­
torates. But he was no Billy Graham!
However, you can't be very choosy in
a small-town church. Besides, we
were getting a bit desperate.
After a few months of Jim the
honeymoon was over.Frankly, Jim's
speaking was terrible. In ordinary
conversation he did fairly well, but in
the pulpit he was stiff, overdignified,
cold, and dull.
Before his first year was out we
began to lose members, like the Mil­
lars, who had been fairly active. I
8
Instead of firing the pastor, they prayed for
hi111. "Holding 11p the hands" proved to be the
answer lo this church proble111. Should we be
griping less and praying more?
HOLD
UP THE
I For a long moment they stared
called on them to find out why they
stopped coming.
"We just don't get anything out of
the service," Mrs. Millar told me.
She had the grace to blush.
Mr. Millar was more specific,
acidly so. "l have nothing against the
church or Jim personally but the
whole service leaves us cold.He reads
his sermons (true). He speaks in a
dull monotone ( too true).He's coldly
formal; there's no fire (again true).
We want a church where we can be
lifted up on Sunday. The choir has
disintegrated and the music is awful.
Why continue to attend and support
a church that gives you nothing?So
...we're looking elsewhere."
It's odd how many church mem­
bers cut and run when things don't go
to suit them. instead of staying and
praying. The Lord must have a sky­
ful of patience.
Signs of dissatisfaction were sprout­
ing like weeds in a vacationcr's gar­
den.Other members were following
the Millars. Something had to give.
So the church board met informally,
without Jim. to talk things over.
During one of these long silences
which af[iicl a church board when
an unpleasant subject comes up, a
stray thought popped into my mind.
l'm not very special. Far from it.
But I do try each day Lo study the
Book. That morning l had read Exo­
dus 17:8-13. It's the story of Moses,
Aaron, and Hur.What a lesson!
Half aloud l muttered, "Maybe we
should be like Aaron and Hur!"
at me as if I had lost my mind.
"Oh ... er," I stuttered, "f was
thinking about a Bible passage I read
this morning. It might be worth a
try."
One board member chuckled,
"You mumbled something about
Aaron and her.Who is she?"
"No, I'm serious," I retorted. "I
know what's in all our 111 inds. Tell
Jim gently to look around for another
church.But there may be an alterna­
tive. Let's be intelligently selfish.It's
not easy for a church like ours to
attract young men who arc gifted and
brilliant. Jim is a hard worker, and
his theology is Bible-oriented.I think
with some help from us he could im­
prove.It's up to us to try, at least, to
hold up his hands."
Again looks of bewilderment. Then
someone offered, "But what's all this
about Aaron and her? What's her
name?"
I grinned, "H's Hur, H-U-R. In
Exodus, when the Israelites were bat­
tling the Amalekitcs, we read how
Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the
top of a hill overlooking the battle­
field. As long as Moses held up his
hands, the battle favored the Israel­
ites.As the clay passed. Moses' arms
became tired, and they fell to his
side. The Amalckitcs began to win.
So Aaron and Hur stepped in, one
on each side of Moses, and held
up his hands.As a result, the Israel­
ites won. Maybe that's what we
should do about Jim."
Someone snickered and said.
"What do you expect us to do?Stand
in the pulpit on Sunday and hold
Jim's arms up?"
f leaned forward and said, with
some feeling, "Not quite.But I think
Jim deserves more time. We chose
him; now let's help him, not desert
him. My suggestion is that each of
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 us, each day, set aside a time to pray
that Jim will improve. Let's start
right now."
Then I threw a low blow."You all
do believe that prayer is effective,
don't you?"
They looked at each other uncom­
fortably, then we prayed. At first
silently, then one by one, the board
members murmured sentence prayers.
Some prayed haltingly, in a whisper
- "God help Jim."
In a couple of months Jim went to
a minister's retreat.On his first Sun­
day back when he arose to preach,
he held up some small sheets of pa­
per, grinned sheepishly, and said to
the congregation: "These are notes.
I have always written my sermons and
read them verbatim.I was afraid to
trust myself to speak from notes.At
the retreat I shared my fears with a
colleague whom I respect.He encour­
aged me to try notes and let God lead.
So today and henceforth I shall only
use notes.I hope you will bear with
me and pray that our God will do
the rest."
Of course, as any honest confes­
sion of frailty will do, he had every
member of that congregation with
him, not only on that Sunday but on
those that followed.
One of the board members be­
longed to a toastmasters club.He in­
vited Jim to join.At first, because he
was a preacher, the men held back
on their criticism of his efforts.Later
they treated him rather roughly.
Slowly his pulpit presence and deliv­
ery improved. He was relaxed, yet
he spoke with feeling and conviction.
Later he asked the board if they
would approve a daylong retreat for
all church officers, teachers, and
leaders.Through a minister he had
met at the conference, he arranged
for a team of seven lay pepole, from
a church that had had a thrilling
spiritual renewal, to come and witness
at our retreat.It was a real love-feast.
Now our church, with Jim, has a
new spirit-the Holy Spirit. Things
are happening.Members are no long­
er leaving. Dedicated volunteers are
helping with the youth work and the
Sunday school. The choir has ex­
panded.We are enjoying a continuing
renewal.
What a shame that at times when
there is anxiety, fear, discouragement,
J·
or loneliness, we don't do more hold­
ing up of hands, like Aaron and Hur.
Prayer is the Bible way. •
Reprinted from The ·Pentecostal Evangel.
Copyright 1973 by the General Council of
the Assemblies of God.
JULY 24, 1973
evening 8c/tQes /r"m tlte /vafiQ1111! 6"11/ere11ce
Editor's Note - The 89th annual conference included many
memorable and worthwhile statements and comments, which can,
if we will remember them, be used by God to help us in our
Christian lives. We would, herewith, like to remind our readers of
just a few from the evening talks:
Dr. Lloyd Perry, Trinity Evangel­ in contact with will be attracted to
ical Divinity School- "The Word Christ?"
of God provides that which we long Dr. Arnold T. Olson, president,
for and that which we need for Evangelical Free Church of America
renewal and revival in our churches " - "We're called to preach the
.. ."When God says 'This is the Good News; it's good news from
way, walk ye in it' we have no choice Heaven, no matter what happens on
but to walk in it" ... "If a revival earth" . . . "The invitation is not
sweeps across our denomination just to believe the message, but to
you'll be able to tell it in a trans­ obey; it doesn't really become effec­
formed conversation" ... "Sunday tive until we accept it personally" ...
School teachers, pastors, church "We cannot stop at the shrines, we
officials, I plead with you - heed must go forth and proclaim the
God's call back to His Word. " Good News."
Andrew Furuyama, executive sec­ Rev. H. Bruce Chapman, pastor
retary, Japan Overseas Missionary First Evangelical Free Church, Min­
Association - "Life and death are neapolis - "The call to commitment
is the call to submission" ..."Let us
equally welcome when we live in the be cautious, as those who love Jesus
presence of the Lord" ..."Conse­ Christ, not to castigate in the world
cration has to be full surrender to what we sometimes propagate in the
God, otherwise it is not consecration home" .. . "Submission is the re­
at all" ... "Are you and I living storer of grace, selfishness is the initi­
such a life, so that those we come ator of death and destruction." •
The toddler crawls acrpss the floor
To grasp the sunbeams by the door,
And reac}Jes out with hands so fair,
7:lte Sweet
God shows the signs that He is there.
She peeks above the window sill 7:/tiHpS
!11 fife
To see the flowers on the hill,
With baby pointing everywhere,
God shows the signs that He is there.
Lunchtime, and then, off goes the bib by Ruth J. Jorgensen
As nap-time shadows cross the crib. Isle, Minnesota
As baby pats her tousled hair,
God shows the signs that He is there.
"Of such is the kingdom of heaven"
Jesus said. of the children one day,
As mothers brought little ones to Him
That He might touch them and pray.
The kind loving heart of the Master
Was revealed as He paused there to bless
The dear little ones of His kingdom,
0/ Who share in His own righteousness.
1 fancy they brought to His memory
S11clt ls 7:lte Sweet thoughts of His homeland above,
Where children of earth were translated
Into realms of His infinite lpve.
Ki11pdtJ111 And as I look into the faces
Of the dear little ones of today,
by Inez B. Cutshall "For of such is the kingdom of heaven"
Crystal, Minnesota I am sure I can still hear Him say.
9

VALEDICTORY
arents. friends, fellow students,
P and faculty. It is with both tra­
dition and progress in the field
of education, that we take this time
to graduate our class of 1973. On our
behalf, I sincerely welcome you to
this year's commencement services.
In the few moments which I have
to speak, I hope to share with you
something which is pertinent for the
occasion, yet something which will
also prove relevant and applicable for
the members of our class in the fu­
ture. As we leave the halls of L.H.S.
and the cherished homes of our fam­
ilies, we will no longer enjoy the
sheltered environment we've had as
children and teen agers.
I suspect that the world out there.
and the society we will encounter as
graduated, liberated young people, is
not so generously willing to give all
we have often been led to believe.
Rather, it intently seeks to exploit
and grab what it can from you for
its own gratification.
In addition, our free society has
enslaved the minds of its citizens to
a . syst_em of winning and losing. Win­
ning 1s naturally linked with success
and losing with failure.
Just as athletes play their respec­
tive games for the purpose of win­
ning, so everyone of us play our own
10
. 'Thisschool
is the major portion of a
/11gh valedictory address
given by Marvin Anderson at the
1973 co111111ence111e11t of Loomis
Nebr,. High School on June 22'.
Marvin is active in the Loomis
Evangelical Free Church. Pastor
John ,:Vorden writes that the day
Ioilowing graduation a high school
teacher, whose heart had been
touched by the valedictorian ad­
dress, came to his of/ice, discussed
spiritual needs, and asked Jesus
Christ into his Ii/e as Lord and
Savior. The sah//atorian message at
the same graduation, which also
included a testimony of faith in
Jesus Christ. was given by Keith
Regier, who is active in the Hof­
comb EFG, Holdrege, Neb. God
used their messages to to11cl, the
Ii/e of a teacher, and He 011/y
knows how many others.
by Marvin Anderson
little games for the purpose of win­
ning and enjoying our success. The
Am?rica?, ideal of success and "being
a wmner has been that of accumula­
ting all the wealth and material gain
you can.
Meanwhile, our_ basic psychological
needs for attention and acceptance.
when overly emphasized. make for
the game we play called "status." In
order to pull ourselves farther uo the
social ladder. we strive for ali the
public acclaim and popularity we can
muster.
On the other hand, those who have
been turned off by '·the Establish­
mcnt" and its games, have turned on
to the games of the current "hip"
generation. Their lives center around
the philosophy of living for the pleas­
ure of the moment. and they play
games which seek instant pleasure
through sex; escape under the influ­
ence of alcohol; kicks out of smoking
grass and popping pills. and the list
goes on and on.
Throughout this senior year. I have
pondered the question each one of
you will undoubtedly face sometime
in life. This question involves the
reason why you and I exist. What
purpose. if any. lies behind our exis­
tence? Ts life truly meaningful and
worth the struggle?
Well, we naturally think-of
course, it is. But then why are so
many young people overcome with de­
fcatism and depression? How do we
account for the fact that suicide ranks
as the third greatest killer of young
people today?
. I would dare to say that many
111 our generation have not found
uJtim
_ atc
_ purpose and meaning in
w111n111g these games of material
wealth. status. pleasure. and others
this world of ours has to offer. They
have searched for somcthino mean­
ingful and continue to sctrch for
something that makes life ultimately
purposeful and happy.
Fellow seniors and friends that
something is Someone. The only One
in all of history who has played the
game of life and truly woi1, 1s Jesus
Christ.
He lived the perfect moral life. He
put into practice justice, mercy, com­
passion. and real love for others. God
created you and me for intimate fel­
lowship with Him. which comes only
by trusting His Son as the Master
of our lives. That is what I believe
and have experienced. For me, that
is what lifc is all about.
T have discovered that a personal
relationship with and faith in Christ
provides true joy, peace with God.
pardon from sin, love for others. and
a purpose in life which has ultimate
worth.
Jesus Christ is a winner in the tru­
est sense of the word. because He
was victorious over sin and death.
Over 500 people witnessed Jesus to
be alive again after his crucifixion.
proving that He is able to do what He
claims in John I 0: I 0. "The thief
comes only to steal. and kill. and
destroy; I came that they might have
life. and might have it ·abundantly."
The world we graduates will face
tomorrow represents that thief that
comes only -to steal. and kill, and
destroy. But Christ came to oivc you
I ife in all its fullness. and t; supply
you with power to win at life and
claim the ultimate victory of heaven.
Fellow seniors. I thank each one
of you for the friendships we've en­
joyed these past years. Everyone of
you is a unique individual. capable
and deserving of a future lived with
purpose and -satisfaction.
One of the greatest decisions lies
before you now. What will you do
with your life? What kind of games
-
will you play in life?
May the purpose of that game
n:akc you a real winner in life -now
and forever. Thank you for ,·our kind
attention. Farewell. fellow seniors. a
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 CONCERNING
CONCERNS
by H. Bruce Chapman

How 'Equal' Is Equal Rights Amendment?
he Roman Catholic Vatican, in a
T missionary bulletin (New York
Times, April 19, 1973) asserted
that the Maoist Doctrine "contains
some directives that arc in keeping
with the great moral principles of the
millcnary Chinese civilization and
find authentic and complete expres­
sion in modern social Christian
teaching." The inference is that Mao's
doctrine and Christian doctrine in
reality have much in common.
Believing that we can impress the
world by not being too much like it,
we go out of our way to demonstrate
our similarities and minimize our dis­
tinctives.
The study also claimed that "Chris­
tian reflections" were present in the
thoughts of Chairman Mao. The Vat­
ican is trying to demonstrate to the
Communist Chinese that in essence
they have much in common with
them. That is the tragic mistake that
many arc making in their personal
lives as well as on national levels.
The same kind of confusion in
thinking is reflected among Christians
in America in their response to what
is called the Equal Rights Amend­
ment-ERA.
Since the Scriptures teach that
there is neither male nor female in
Christ, arc not men and women
equal? What is equality? Does equal­
ity mean sameness?
The intent of the ERA is that
equality means sameness. Some Chris­
tians arc inferring that sameness is a
Christian position. The Scriptures, on
the other hand, depict the roles, re­
sponsibilities and temperaments of
men and women to be unique and
distinctive. To honor the distinctive­
ness which God has created us with
is not to be discriminatory, but is
simply to accept the Creator's word
JULY 24, 1973
about His creatures. Not to accept
that Word is the real discrimination.
The ERA passed Congress with
big majorities on March 22, 1972,
and has been sent to the States for
ratification. When it is ratified by 38
states it will become the law of the
land. To vote against the ERA is
to be labeled "anti-woman." Still
others would say that you are un­
Christian if you are opposed to the
ERA. For who can be against
equality?
There unquestionably has been and
is now some discrimination and ex­
ploitation of women. We should de­
mand that such discrimination and
exploitation cease. There are, in fact,
many present laws which already deal
with issues, such as equal pay for
equal work, etc. But the ERA has
far wider implications than equal
rights as most of us understand them.
Let us look at just one example of
how it contrasts with Biblical teach­
ing. The Scriptures teach that man
is to be the head of the home and is
responsible as the head for providing
for his family. Perhaps the most im­
portant of all of women's rights is
that she be protected and cared for,
financially and physically, by her hus­
band.
This duty would be set aside by
the ERA. No longer would a father
be liable for the support of his wife
and family merely because of his sex.
The financial obligation of a husband
and father to support his wife and
children would be set aside.
The laws of every one of the 50
states now require the husband to sup­
port his wife and children and to pro­
vide a home for them to live in. This
is an obvious reflection of our J udeo­
Christian (Biblical) tradition-that
the mother's role is centrally in the
home, caring for her family and chil­
dren.
Senator Tunney of California put
in the Congressional Record of Sept.
7, 1972, parts of his own speech in
which he rejects the role of the man
as a protector of women. Speaking
in behalf of ERA he urged that wo­
men be "subject to the draft on the
same basis as men."
Clarifying his own position, Sena­
tor Tunney said, "As a male, I ac­
cept the responsibility of protecting
those who need protection, but I shun
any preconceived notion that would
prevent women from sharing this re­
sponsibility." He is free to have his
opinion, but it is not a Christian
position. Christians live by the "pre­
conceived notion" of the Scripture.
In God's creation, women has a
distinctive and unique role to per­
form in society. Society seems bent
on destroying that role and on bring­
ing her down to the level of a man.
When women forsake their role in the
name of equality, there is a vast vac­
uum left in society. It is an emptiness
which cannot be filled by man.
The question is not centrally a mat­
ter of equality between the sexes, but
is essentially whether God has dealt
equitably in giving us our distinctives.
Was God unfair in assigning us our
roles so that we must now correct
them? Why arc we struggling with the
creative act of God and the beauty of
the relationship that He made in the
home? We are again asking Satan's
ancient question, "Hath God said?"
There is no greater beauty than
that of a woman who wants to be a
woman, nor is there any greater dis­
tortion than that of either sex trying
to be like its opposite. Let us as
Chrisians build upon God's roles ra­
ther than trying to break them! In
breaking them we will only break
ourselves.
JESUS IS LORD! •
11
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Prayer 'For' Is Wonderful,
Prayer 'Against' Needed Too
H
e struggled to get his eyes open
and clambered clumsily out of
bed to answer it as the phone
jangled, intruding on the 5 a.m. still­
ness.
"There's been an accident north
of town. It sounds pretty bad," the
voice on the other end of the line
told the newsman.
Struggling quickly into some
clothes and grabbing his camera, he
went out into the brisk north wind
and icy chill of the early spring morn­
ing and drove north. Enroute he said
a silent "Amen" as he passed a worn
billboard sign. It said, "The wages of
sin is death."
After a turn off the main road, he
noticed the flashing lights of a high­
way patrol car. Swinging onto a nar­
row farm road, he pulled to a stop.
It didn't take much explanation to
tell what had happened. The scene
was self explanatory.
A car had come down a hill on
the farm road too fast to make a
curve onto a narrow bridge. It
plunged off the bridge and landed up­
side down in the shallow water of a
small creek about 20 feet below. The
bodies of two young men were
stretched out on the overturned car,
waiting for the arrival of the coroner.
They had been trapped in the car
and drowned.
Nearby, the cause of the tragedy
floated quietly in a pool of still water.
It was an empty half gallon of vodka.
A story emerged of an all-night
drinking party, ending with a fatal
"joyride." Several others in the car
had escaped, but for two there would
be no more parties.
Driving home, the newsman saw
the other side of the billboard: "But
the gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:
23). He wondered if anyone had told
the dead teen agers.
He thought about other wrecks
that had brought tragedy and grief
to his small country town. There was
the young veteran who had saved his
money in the service for a "hot" car.
A beer party and high horsepower
combined to produce a high speed
trip off the end of a road, a flying
journey across an irrigation ditch and
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death for two against the far em­
bankment.
There was the "boozed up" pair
that eliminated themselves against the
unyielding trunk of a big eucalyptus
tree; and the teen age youth who
went off the road at over 100 miles
per hour and died in the midst of an
incredible tangle of twisted metal.
The long list of those who had died
or killed others while driving after
drinking blurred into the past.
In its place grew hatred for alco­
hol, and an awareness of how great
is the need of prayer against this evil
weapon of Satan. Have you ever
thought of praying against something?
We talk at least 99 per cent of the
time about praying for this and for
that. This is wonderful and we need
more and more of it. But there are
evils and conditions that need praying
against. We recall a theatre that
planned the showing of "X" and
"XX" rated films. There was earnest
prayer that these plans not be carried
out. Somehow, the plans were
changed. God answered prayer.
The Word of God admonishes,
"Resist the devil and he will flee
from you" (James 4:7). Our resis­
tance to his wiles and insidious in­
vasions of the very citadels of our
peace and hope in Christ can be
more effective if we will cry out in
our souls to God against the evils the
devil promotes.
Drinking is a case in point. In
Michigan they passed an 18-year-old
drinking law. During the first six
months of 1972, injury producing
traffic accidents involving drinking
drivers between 18 and 20 nearly
equaled the total for all of 1971
Most Christians feel this law is a mis­
take and that it has done nothing but
compound previous problems involv­
ing alcoholic beverages.
How much prayer was there
against this law change? We're not
talking about picketing, marching,
demonstrating, shouting, writing let­
ters to the editor-we're talking
about individual, concerned believers
in Jesus Christ getting alone with
God and calling on Him out of a
deep desire to see Satan defeated and
God's love prevail in the hearts of
men and women and boys and girls.
Because, when Christ becomes
Lord of a person's life, the artificial­
ity of booze, either in polite social
drinking or the "beer bust" variety
of guzzling, is no longer necessary.
In Christ we are free to become real
people, the fullness of what God
meant us to be.
Minnesota has now followed the
path of Michigan and voted an 18-
year-old drinking law. The Minne­
apolis Tribune of June 10, 1973,
showed three high school students
grinning over their noon-time beers.
In a letter to the editor in the same
paper, a student said, "The Legisla­
ture is creating a large problem for
our high schools . . . this law is go­
ing to start more kids, younger kids,
drinking . . . when the Legislature
passed this law it was hasty . . ."
In some segments of society young­
sters are served "kiddie cocktails,"
a sweet drink with a maraschino
cherry served in a cocktail glass to
make the children "a oart" of a hol­
iday party. A consulting psychologist
says this can be a "conditioning ex­
perience" that introduces the young­
ster into the ritual of drinking. The
psychologist, Philip Reidda of Chi­
cago, has worked with skid row al­
coholics for eight years. He says a
common theme running through their
life histories is an early start in drink­
ing.
We, as Christians, are called upon
to be "good soldiers of Jesus Christ."
We can do much of our most effec­
tive soldiering on our knees. We are
called upon to engage in a spiritual
wrestling match "against the rulers
of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places"
(Eph. 6:12)
Maybe a reason we have so many
problems is that Christians have been
sitting around, taking their ease, fig­
uring their "barns are full" and
they've got it made.
Jesus calls us into a spiritual war­
fare. Are you and I engaging in some
minor skirmishes on the sidelines and
getting whipped, or have we engaged
the enemy and claimed the victory?
Onward, Christian soldiers! •
"Thou therefore endure hard-
ness as a good soldier of Jesus r'..
Christ. No man that warreth en- -f l
tangleth himself with the affairs
of this life; that he may please him
who hath chosen him to be a
soldier." II Tim. 2:3-4
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON

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BOOKS
V
The Human Quest, by Richard H.
Bube. Word. $5.95.
Dr. Bube, Stanford University faculty
member and editor of the Journal of the
American Scientific Affiliation, combines
scholarship with a high view of Scripture,
a scientist's unwillingness to see everything
in mutually exclusive contrasts of black
and white, and the courage to deal with
controversial subjects in this effort to show
the consistency between science and the
Christian faith. While some of us may feel
that he is a little too willing to make
concessions at some points ( e.g., in his
treatment of macro-evolution), we must
agree that he does not disregard the data
of general revelation nor does he fail to
reckon fully with the truths of special
revelation. He takes both the Christian
faith and science seriously', a good exam­
ple for all of us to follow, whether we
agree with his conclusions or not.
Not all of this book is for everybody.
Some chapters ( e.g., Chapter 7 on "The
Structure of the World") will be rather
heavy reading for the typical layman. The
final chapter on "Social Implications"
should be read by all thinking Christians.
It is to be regretted, however, that the
crucial questions raised there, such as
racism, the population explosion, drugs,
abortion and situation ethics, are given
such brief treatments, yet it is refreshing
to find them considered at all from the
perspective of commitment to Christ and
Scripture.
Anyone who is experiencing trouble
reconciling the faith once and for all de­
livered with modern science will be bene­
fitted by reading this book. -Dr. J. Ed­
ward Hakes. 0 the wilderness journey illustrates Bible
The Jesus Generation, by Billy
Graham. Zondervan. $4.95.
One of the remarkable features of Billy
Graham is that he has kept his ministry
current and relevant. Graham has the
ability to communicate with today's youth
even though they bear little resemblance
to the kids of the forties and fifties who
flocked to hear him at Youth for Christ
meetings. No one can read this book
without recognizing that Graham is still
"where it's happening."
Another feature of Graham's ministry
through the years - and one which is
evident in this book - has been his em­
phasis .upon love and understanding rather
than criticism. When he condemns the
,oo�·s WfS<:I\GE WILL BE
TAKEN FROM JO�N FIFTEEN.,
£USTL4E.
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JULY 24, 1973
sin which he sees in today's world, he
always leaves the reader with the feeling
that he loves the sinner, and has a pro­
found respect for him as an individual.
As in the case of so many books which
are keyed to current issues, it may be
that this book has come out one year too
late to make its greatest impact. It was
born in the heat of the campus riots and
turbulent events of the late sixties. There
is some evidence that the revolutionary
mood of the sixties has been exchanged
for one of despair and disillusionment in
the seventies. For these young people God
also has a message, and God can reach
them through the ministry of Billy
Graham, but it may take a sequel to do it.
The only difficulty with this book is
that one is never quite sure to whom it
is addressed. Part ( especially the first
chapter) is an explanation to the "over
thirty" world what is happening in the
youth culture. Other parts, however, are
addressed specifically to young people,
and especially to young revolutionaries.
One is not quite sure who would gain the
most from reading the book, but certainly
it would be helpful to both groups. -Ed
Groenhoff. D was increased to $2,100 per year, the
The Wilderness Journey, by Charles
H. Stevens. Moody Press. $4.95.
As an inveterate reader and owner of
thousands of religious books, The Wilder­
ness Journey, by Charles H. Stevens is the
ultimate in commentaries and close to that
rare publication that comes only once in
a life time. This reviewer offers no finer
comment than that of Dr. Robert G.
Lee who writes in the forward as follows:
"I have never read a book which has
given me more pleasure and profit."
With forty years of Bible scholarship,
Dr. Stevens recounts and explains the jour­
ney of the Hebrew from Egypt to Canaan,
reminding us of the Pilgrims Progress from
bondage to salvation and liberty. As the
Jew fled Egypt, and crawled into Canaan,
truths by history.
Stevens writes so skillfully in depth and
in detail of such types as the Paschal
Lamb to have no bones broken, miracu­
lously fulfilled by the Roman military at
the crucifixion. The soldiers did not fol­
low the usual custom of breaking the
bones of the crucified. The details of
Manna as a type of Christ and the water
from the smitten well as representing the
Holy Spirit are just a few of the many
representations of our Christian faith and
Christian walk that can be identified with
the wilderness journey.
The Wilderness Journey is a must book
for every pastor and every Christian home.
Truly this is a library in one single volume.
-F. M. Johnson O
Hedstrom to Head
Christian Investors
Clifton Hedstrom of the Edgebrook
Evangelical Free Church, Chicago,
Ill., was elected president of the Chris­
·tian Investors Foundation at a board
of directors meeting held June 22 at
Green Lake, Wis., during the national
EFCA conference.
Other Foundation officers elected
were Arthur Dyrness, Salem EFC, Chi­
cago, vice president, and Herbert Nor­
din and J. T. Sollie, both of EFCA
headquarters, Minneapolis, as secretary­
treasurer and assistant secretary-treas­
urer, respectively.
Those chosen to serve on the board
of directors for 1973-74 inc1ude George
Bensen, Arthur Dyrness, Clifton Hed­
strom, Rev. H. Bruce Chapman, Harold
Halleen, Dr. Stanley Stone and Theo­
dore Olsen.
The salary of the secretary-treasurer
maximum allowed for retired persons
under 72. He is allowed $30 per month
for car expense.
The Foundation approved a motion
that a gift of $5,000 be given by the
Foundation to help meet the cost of
a new Burroughs computer at Free
Church headquarters. The same request
has been made of each EFCA depart­
ment.
The secretary-treasurer was author­
ized to seek a retired person to spend
part time in the Christian Investors
Foundation office as a "back-up" to
the secretary-treasurer. D
SERVICEMEN WANTED
FOR GERMANY MEETING
Sgt. A. R. Cruz of the Sarasota,
Fla., Evangelical Free Church, is
interesting in inviting any Free
Church men stationed in his area
to attend a G.I. Fellowship Night
held each Friday at his base in
Wurzburg, Germany.
The location is Leighton Bar­
racks, Skyline Building, 110 R-4.
If you are nearby, or know of
someone who is, here is a fine
opportunity for Christian fe1Iow­
ship. D
r LOUt 'TD 1-\EAR TAE Mr­
UNf, CR Bt�t.E Fl1GE5 !
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Six principles your Sunday school can use to
reach out more effectively for Jesus Christ.
S
unday school is one of the most
important ministries on earth.
If, for you, it is not already
one of the most exciting, most inter­
esting, most successful and biggest
ministries in your community, it can
be! The following six principles are
suggested to help you.
I. RECOGNIZE THE IMPOR­
TANCE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL­
Today, many people do not value
the role of the Sunday school for
the maturity of Christians, as a wit­
ness to church-goers and as an op­
portunity to reach the man-in-the­
street.
Since Jesus Christ is the head of
the Church and the Sunday school
serves as a teaching branch of the
church, the Sunday school exists to
glorify Him in perfect cooperation
with the church. Jesus Christ is "the"
authority for the Sunday school min­
istry. Therefore the ministry of the
Sunday school teacher is of divine
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importance and must be performed
in light of that fact.
2. PROMOTION AND GOALS
-Proverbs 29: 18 reads: "Where
there is no vision the people perish."
In our church, we set before the peo­
ple a vision of reaching our growing
community of 20,000 persons with
the claims of Jesus Christ. We have
set goals to do it. Yes, we are inter­
ested in numbers-so was Jesus
Christ. One soul is a number and we
are interested in reaching many souls
for Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon
once told a group of young ministers:
"The man who isn't interested in
numbers won't have them."
3. PRAYER-Goals motivate us
to accept the challenge but prayer
empowers us to accept that challenge.
Intercession must saturate every
plan, every procedure and every ac­
tivity of the Sunday school. Prayer
has no limitations. The limitations are
within us. Jeremiah 33: 3 reads: "Call
unto me and I will answer thee, and
show thee great and mighty things
which thou knowest not."
Few of us begin to comprehend
what can be accomplished through
prayer. Matthew Henry once said
that when God was about to com­
mence any significant work He in­
variably "set His people praying."
When was the last time you prayed
for your Suday school in words other
than, "Lord bless the Sunday school."
4. FAITH-Jesus said: "You can
get anything-anything you ask for
in prayer-if you believe." (Matthew
21: 22, Living Bible.)
It was said of our Savior that He
could do no mighty things in Naz­
areth because of the unbelief of the
people. As I think about what is
happening throughout the Christian
world in churches that preach the
Worct' I realize that this spirit of
Nazar'eth is surrounding us. God is
unable to do the great and mighty
things which He wants to do through
us because of unbelief.
5. CONCENTRATION OF EF­
FORT-It is not enough for one
person, whether it be the pastor, Sun­
day school superintendent or teacher,
to set a goal, to pray, to believe, to
become excited. Everything MUST
be done with concentrated effort
focused on the same goal, with unity
in prayer and in strengthening each
other in faith.
When Jesus gave the Great Com­
mission, the Apostles were not sent
out immediately to the uttermost
parts of the earth. They were told t?
remain together in Jerusalem until
they were "indued with power from
on high."
The elements of concentration
were: I) They were all together: 2)
They all continued in prayer: 3) They
were all in agreement; and 4) They
all preached the wonderful works of
God ( Acts 2). As a result of co_n­
centration, 3,000 were won to Chnst
in one day.
6. COMMITMENT-One of the
oreatcst callings contained in the
Word of God is expressed in the fa­
miliar concept of "commitment." Of­
ten we arc indifferent to evanQ:elism,
to sharing Jesus Christ with lost
humanity and to the teaching arm of
the church-the Sunday school.
We are like the church of Laodicea
of which John writes in Revelation
3: 15: "You are neither hot nor cold:
I wish you were one or the other!
But since you are merely lukewarm.
T will spit you out of my mouth.''
(Living Bible) The Apostle Paul has
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON

a word of urgency for us in Ephesians
5:14: "Awake thou that steepest and
arise from the dead and Christ shall
give thee light."
Let us begin today to re-emphasize
the importance and potential of the
Sunday school. Then and only then
will we sec the fulfillment of the
Great Commission in our generation.
• • •
Used by permission of SPOTCAST, the Chris­
tian and Missionary Alliance Sunday School
publication.
WHAT STEPS YOUR SUNDAY
SCHOOL SHOULD TAKE NOW!
The above article deals effectively
with causes of one of the problems
faced by Evangelical Free Church
Sunday schools. Attendance and en­
rollment has declined now for two
successive years. Among the many
reasons would be the decline in pop­
ulation in many of our rural areas,
but that certainly is not true of all
churches.
We believe that this trend can be
reversed by effective promotion and
genuine sacrificial interest. There are
two items available from the Chris­
tion Education Department which
can be of assistance in effective out­
reach by each Sunday school.
1. The new Sunday School Annual
Planning Guide will be mailed
to each church this month. It
contains a yearly calendar for noting
your events and programs. It has the
new Evaluator which is designed to
hel� your school develop greater ef­
fectiveness. and a page for setting
goals for the coming year. This tool
is specifically for increasing the qual­
ity of your school.
2. Enlargement Campaign '73 is a
21 page booklet to help your Sunday
school plan for SID (Sunday School
Increase Days) in October. Several
programs and contest ideas arc sug­
gested, from which you may want to
select one suitable for your school.
Orders forms were included in the
June mailing for the NSSA programs
and the others may be obtained from
the CE office.
The Christian Education Depart­
ment recommends the National Sun­
day School Association "Reaching
Your Community" program listed on
the order form as Calling Our Com­
munity to Christ. All materials for
this program may be purchased from
the NSSA o ffice. Box 398, Winona
Lake, Incl., 46590. A sample packet
may be purchased for $3.00 -Rev.
Marlin Jones, executive secretary of
Christian Education. • ments for specific projects.
JULY 24, 1973
PRAYER
by Louise Price Bell
P
rayer is important in our lives.
It takes many forms. There are
prayers of intercession, supplica­
tion. petition, thanksgiving. and dedi­
cation.
Perhaps the purest prayer of all is
one of communion and fellowship
with God. Just as we enjoy the
warmth and closeness of family and
dear friends, just so-only more-do
we enjoy the prayer of communion.
The form and text of our prayers are
relatively unimportant, as is the
place where we pray.
A five-year-old child, in attempting
to recite the Twenty-third Psalm
said: "The Lord is my Shepherd ...
That's all I want." Inaccurate. that's
true, but actually a great prayer! • wholeheartedly support existing pro­
William Remlond
The Free Church Laymen's Fellowship
observed its fifth anniversary at the
1973 Conference. The formative years
have seen many different ideas and con­
cerns as to the relationship of our
laymen to our denomination and our
local churches. Three boards have
served our organization. This has in
some degree slowed the progress of
the FCLF, due to lack of continuity of
leadership.
This situation should be greatly im­
proved due to the recent change in our
Constitution and By-Laws. We have
asked men who are active and busy to
take the responsibility of administering
the activities of the FCLF. These men
have given of their time unselfishly
and have a deep concern and dedica­
tion for its future success.
This past year has seen the begin­
ning of two projects which should pro­
vide a great deal of activity for our
laymen. One is Laymen Overseas. This
project was first submitted at the 1972
conference. The Board, after meeting
with the Laymen Overseas Committee.
approved plans for a program which
could actively involve our Evangelical
Free Church Laymen in overseas mis­
sion work on a self-supporting basis.
This program is designed to assist lay­
men in:
I. Helping obtain secular employ­
ment overseas where they can be
of help to our missionaries.
2. Performing short term assign­
3. Encouragement and direction of
retired laymen interested in over­
seas missionary work.
All of these activities are to be ap­
proved and coordinated with the Over­
seas Missions Department. Even though
this program has just begun, inquiries
have been received from seven potential
candidates. This committee is made up
of men from the Western District, Da­
vid Duddles, Vern Pynn and Allen
Casebolt. Another permanent commit­
tee appointed in 1972-73 is the Educa­
tion Comminee, headed by Werner
Jacobsen. Its purpose is to mobilize
Free Church Laymen in support minis­
tries for our educational institutions­
that is, Trinity Western College, Trin­
ity College and Trinity Evangelical Di­
vinity School. Our thrust is not neces­
sarily to develop new avenues of sup­
port, such as a national fund, but rather
to train and encourage laymen to more
grams. The committee effort is geared
to training laymen who will develop
into long�term supporters of our
schools.
This will be done by recruiting will­
ing laymen in each district who will
become informed on the needs of our
schools and communicate this to our
local districts. We feel our educational
institutions have adequate programs at
present or in the planning stage. What
they now need most are trained, com­
mitted, loyal, informed laymen to help
implement the support of those pro­
grams. We are especially grateful to
these men who have spent many hours
in developing these two new programs.
We feel that the time spent in organ­
izing the proper approach to use for
the FCLF will be of great benefit as
the programs develop.
Al our 1972 Conference, a new Con­
stitution and By-Laws was passed. It
more clearly defines the organizational
structure of the FCLF from ·the na­
tional clown through the district level.
lt should improve communications to
the district level, bringing each district
much closer to the national organiza­
tion. Jt will also provide for a better
succession of officers, which will give
continuity to our board.
As we look ahead, we feel there is
still much 'lO be accomplished. A new
Board will be taking office at this Con­
ference. New ideas will be presented in
hopes of implementing additional pro­
grams that can be of interest and help
to our laymen. It is not our desire just
to have another organization that our
laymen can belong to, but to make it
an organization that has a meaningful
and purposeful mission that can make
membership something to be desired.
Our growth has been at a much slower
rate than we would desire, but we hope
to be able to show a marked increase
in involvement in the years ahead as
new programs are started. -Bill Rem­
land, Chairman. D
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 PASTOR INSTALLED-Rev. Gifford Meyers was installed June
17 as new pastor at Moundview Evangelical Free Church,
Moline, Ill. He has previously served other Free Churches and
also on the faculties at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
and Lynchberg Baptist College. Installation participonts pic­
tured are, from left, Art Larsen, church chairman; Rev.
Meyers, Rev. Dean Hauser, Moline, Ill., and R. Dean Smith,
district superintendent.

CHURCH DEDICATED-June 17
was an important day for Park
Hills Evangelical Free Church,
Freeport, Ill., as new church
facilities were dedicated to the
glory of God. Gunner Johnson
of First EFC, Rockford, who
helped start the work in 1967,
read Scripture and District Su­
perintendent R. Dean Smith gave
the message. Among those par­
ticipating in the service were,
top photo, from left, Mayor
Mark McElroy, Rev. Wesley But­
ler, Al Ulrich, church trustee;
75th ANNIVERSARY-The Marat,
Pastor Gerald Hogelin, Associate
Iowa, EFC marked 75 years of �­
Pastor Ken Freeby, Gunner John­
vice to the Lord with a special
son, Walter Carlson and R. Dean
service in late May. Several former
Smith. The lower photo shows
pastors and District Superintendent
the beautiful interior of the
Ray Johnson took part. In the photo,
church, which seats 400.
from left, are Rev. Loren Carlson,
Mead, Neb.; Supt. Ray Johnson,
Rev. Howard Constable, the present
pastor; Rev. Arthur Anderson, Rock­
ford, Ill., and Rev. Roland Adams,
Holcomb, Neb. Also sharing, but not
in the photo, was Rev. 0. W. John­
son, a former superintendent and a
neighboring pastor.

WORLD SIT-UP CHAMPION-The

world's youngest world champion
was at First EFC, Minneapolis,
on Sunday, June 24, in a unique
Sunday school promotion attended
by about 300 in the church gym­
nasium. The champion is nine­
year-old Richard Knecht, who
with his family has been staying in
Minneapolis for the summer and
attending First EFC. On Dec. 23,
1972, at Idaho Falls, Idaho, he set
the official world's record by doing
25,222 sit-ups in 11 hours ond 14
minutes. The old record of around
17,000 had been held by a U.S.
Marine captain. In the photo, as
onlookers watch with interest and
a TV camera grinds, Richard is
competing in a sit-up contest against
brave, but overmatched, Youth
tor Scott Johnson (dark shirt).
special event helped increase �­
day school attendance, which has
been remaining high throughout the
summer.

CONFERENCE SINGERS-The "Charity"
singing group from the Crystal Evangelical
Free Church, Crystal, Minn., adjoining Min­
neapolis, is seen presenting a Gospel num­
ber during the Youth Night program al
the notional conference. The pastor at
Crystal, Rev. Thomas McDill, is new moder­
ator and vice president of the Evangelical
Free Church of America.
HEY, KIDS!
WIN A PRIZE
Wevery
happen to have in the office a
nice Thermos brand picnic
kit. It includes a large thermos and a
nifty plastic container for sandwiches
or other picnic items. Both are in a
sturdy plaid cloth and plastic carry
case with handles and zipper.
We want to give it away. Here's all
you have to do to win it.
The picnic kit will be sent to a boy
or girl, age 16 or under, who does the
following:
1. Learns Romans J :21, Proverbs 4:
19, John 1: 10, Romans 5:8, I Peter 2:
24, Hebrews 2:9.
2. Recites these verses word perfect
to his or her pastor.
3. Obtains a written note from the
pastor stating that the recitation has
been made according to the above rule.
4. Sends the note to the Evangelical
Beacon, 1515 E. 66th St., Minneapolis,
Minn. Be sure your full name, age and
address are included.
5. Each entrant should include with
the note a statement, in 50 words or
less, about what Jesus Christ means to
him or her.
The winner will be chosen on the
basis of the best statement, with some
extra credit given to those entries which
are received the soonest. The winning
statement will be published in the Evan­
gelical Beacon and possibly some of the
others, also. The deadline for receipt
of entries is Aug. 27, 1973.
Start learning, start writing-God will
bless you as you hide His Word in your
heart and write about His wonderful
Son!
Oh, yes, as an added incentive, we'll
pay you $2.50 each for each statement
published. D Pray with us for another miracle.
JULY 24, 1973
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TRINITY WESTERN COLLEGE
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Dr. Calvin B. Hanson
GREAT FEEDBACK
The week of our annual conference
proved to be a week rich in blessing.
I have never attended a conference
where I have encountered such an
abundance of enthusiastic comment in
terms of spontaneous testimonials con­
cerning what God did in the lives of
young people on Trinity Western's com­
pus last year! Pastors, parents and
friends sought me out to share their im­
pressions. It was an exhilarating experi­
ence.
COUNTDOWN IS ON
13y the time this appears in print,
there should be about 35 days until
the end of our fiscal year, August 31.
The last day of August is always a very
important day on our calendar as it is
what the auditors find as they examine
the books closed on that day that de­
termines whether we are in the black or
in the red. One thing is obvious even
at this writing. We will need a very
generous month of August to wind up
in the black this year. Yet we are
prayerfully anticipating just that. We
feel we need to wind up in the black
and we have learned to expect miracles!
CONFERENCE ENDORSES NEW
GOAL FOR TRINITY WESTERN
By almost unanimous decision, the
annual conference of the EFCA voted
to increase the goal per member for
Trinity Western College from $2 per
member to $5 per member. Churches
which have a burden for God's work at
Trinity Western have tended to move
beyond the $2 figure on their own.
Now hopefully their example and the
conference decision will encourage
other congregations to become $5 per
member churches for Trinity Western.
Encourage your church to this decision.
D
m1ss1onGRAms
,.,
Dr. lester P. Westlund
ANDERSON ANO WESTLUND
TO PERU
Rev. Vernon Anderson, area secretary
for South America, and Dr. Lester
Westlund, executive secretary of Over­
seas Missions, left July 11 for a week
in Peru and 10 days in Venezuela. The
visit to Peru is a result of a conference
decision to enter Peru as our 8th mis­
sion field, if the Lord continues to lead
in that direction. A thorough investi­
gation will be made by Anderson and
Westlund of the needs and our ability
to fill them. They interviewed national
and missionary leaders, and visited sev­
eral areas under consideration. Rev.
Robert Russell, member of First Evan­
gelical Free Church of Rockford, Ill.,
and a missionary in Lima, Peru, made
arrangements and hosted the brethren
during the visit. Prayer is requested
during these decisive days that the
Lord's leading may be very evident.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
... . The father of Miss Aries John­
son (Zaire) was buried in Water­
town, Minn., on Thursday, July 5.
Among those attending were Rev.
Robert Dillon, area secretary for
Zaire, and Barna Gbayelemo,
nurse from the Tandala Hospital
in Zaire. May the Lord bless and
comfort the loved ones.
. .. .News of revival in Venezuela con­
tinues to reach us. We ask you to
pray that our mission and mission­
aries may be involved with the na­
tional church in reaching many for
Christ-now!
.... Pray with us that visas will be
issued in Malaysia/ Singapore and
in ·the Philippines.
....The father of Herbert Baker (Phil­
ippines) passed away a week ago
and he was buried in Estherville,
Iowa, on July 2nd. We express our
sympathy to Herb and the other
members of the family. D
17

VOLUNTEER workers put up the first
wall of the church al Williams Lake,
B.C.
'Tree Falling'
Held By Church
I nilies)
May 1971 eight adults (four fam­
met to consider establishing a
fellowship in Williams Lake, B.C., Can­
ada.
The question was, "Is there a need
for an Evangelical Free Church in Wil­
liams Lake?" It meant an examination
of attitudes and motives. First and fore­
most, the families shared a desire to
be effective in their Christian outreach.
Secondly, they wanted to work in a
church which adheres to •the Gospel of
Christ.
Attendance increased as pastor Henry
18
TREE FALLING-Instead of
the usual ground breaking
ceremony, the congrega­
tion of the new Williams
Lake, B.C., Canada, Evan­
gelical Free Church did
it differently last fall
when they started their
new building. They had
a "tree falling" on their
heavily wooded property.
Vernon Story, church
chairman, is facing the
camera and Pastor Leon
A. Tiede is on the other
end of the saw as they
make the final cut. The
church is Shareholders
Project No. 76.
HOmE
HORIZOnS
Rev. Herbert E. Kyrk
Goertz of the church at Quesnel, 75
miles north, took turns with Pastor Rae
Robinson of 100 Mile House, which is
65 miles south, in ministering to the
group.
Pastor Leon A. Tiede began his min­
istry Jan. 1, 1972, and Jan. 29, at the
first annual business meeting, 35 char­
ter members were received.
A "Tree Falling" service marking the
beginning of church building construc­
tion on Oct. 24, 1972, was a milestone
event for the new congregation. The
first service in the as yet unfinished
building was held only 103 days la-ter,
on Feb. 4, 1973.
Average attendance in Sunday school
is now 60. Home Bible studies have
enlarged the ministry, and attendance
at Sunday morning worship has been
as high as 80.
The church has 2,500 square feet on
each floor. The estimated cost of com­
pletion of the current phase of build­
ing is $45,000, plus the cost of the
land. A large amount of voluntary work
has gone into the project.
Williams Lake serves an immediate
population of 15,000, with a trading
area of more than twice that number.
The town's growth is due largely 10
the development of a copper mine and
establishment of a new Forest District
headquarters in Williams Lake.
� -��WARDSHIP
Rev. Darrel D. Stark
Rev. C. Chester Larson
Consultant For
West Coast Is Named
We Larson
are happy to have Rev. C. Chester
as the West Coast Consul­
tant for the Stewardship Department.
The Stewardship Department has re­
ceived more inquiries from the West
Coast than from any other part of the
country. We have not been able to
properly cover this area and person­
ally respond to all of the inquiries since
Arnold Nystrom found it necessary to
leave the work over a year ago.
Rev. Larson is now available to visit
our churches and to present the stew­
ardship emphasis in preaching and
teaching. He is available to conduct
seminars on the subject of Christian
Wills and the Evangelical Free Church
investment plans. He is available to
visit personally with any of our people
to answer questions and make sugges­
tions and recommendations.
There is no cost and no obligation
to either our churches or to our people
for ,this service. The area of responsi­
bility for Rev. Larson will be the entire
three districts of the West Coast­
Southwest District, Western District and
the Pacific Northwest District.
To contact Rev. Larson you may
write to the Stewardship Department
home office in Minneapolis or you
may write to him at his present home
address where he will be living tem­
porarily and wiJI have his office. His
current address is:
Rev. C. Chester Larson
2920 Waldorf Drive
Riverside, Calif. 92507 D
Thank you for helping in this cur­
rent Shareholders' Project. Sharehold­
ers, using the slogan "Each Church
Help Start Another Church," have now
helped establish 76 new churches. We
thank God for your concern and faith­
ful giving. 0
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 (gifts for the price of one)
• The matching gift plan in effect enables you to write 2 checks . . for the price
of 1.
• Last year Trinity College/Evangelical Divinity School received $25,000 from
corporations through the Matching Gift Plan.
• Surveys reveal that nationally only 2 % of persons eligible to use this plan
actually do so! In terms of our constituency this means there may be several
thousands who could take advantage of this plan!
• One major corporation reported gifts to nearly 1,000 colleges last year, including Trinity.Persons giving to Trinity
through that corporation gave an average gift of $215. Persons giving to a world acclaimed school through that
same corporation gave an average gift of $225. However, the second school received a total of $25,000 from
that one corporation alone! The difference? PARTICIPATION.
• Look over this list again. Are YOU employed by one of these companies, or a subsidiary? If so, go to the office
and obtain the matching gift form today ...and use it next time you give to Trinity! Fight inflation through the
Matching Gift Plan.
For further information write Al Bishop
Trinity College/Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Ford Motor Co.
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President Evans Reports
Summary of Harry L. Evans Report
to the National Conference, Green
Lake, Wisconsin.
The College and Divinity School Com-
mencement activities were complete­
ly separate for the first time this year.
College graduates totalled 172. C. Bou­
ton McDougal and Kurt Kaiser re­
ceived Honorary Degrees at the College
Commencement and Mr. R. C. Rolfing
and Rev. Wallace Norling received
Honorary Degrees al the Divinity
School Commencement. This was the
largest class in the Divinity School his­
tory, totalling 123.
FISCAL MATTERS:
One of the items of greatest con­
cern and interest to delegates at a Free
Church National Conference is the
financial progress and status of our
schools. The most significant figure for
us to present is that last year by May
31st, we had received $772,527. This
year by May 31st, we have received
$492,027.
The number of gifts received this
year is down 10% but the size of the
gifts is down by 40%. It is now near­
ly ten years since the EFCA General
Conference adopted the $10.00 per
member per year plan. In 1970, just to
keep up with inflation this goal was
raised to $15.00 per member and only
eighteen churches moved to the new
standard. Three years later, the figure
stands at approximately 120.
Our major dilemma at present is
that by cutting more than Yi million
dollars from our programs during the
past two years, we have managed to
"buy time" but we are now at a point
where we ought actually to add back
to programs rather than continue to
cut.
Our firm budget for next year re­
quires minimum gift income of $785,
000; but, to add some of the basic
things we ought to do in our program,
we would need $955,000.
ENROLLMENT:
Divinity School applications continue
to come in unprecedented numbers.
College enrollment is expected to hold
fairly steady with something between
850 to 900 students, including part­
time. We are 43 ahead of last year in
College applications after taking some­
thing of a dip during the year of
special crisis.
ACCREDITATION:
We are pleased to report that the
Divinity School, after some ten years
of effort in this direction, has achieved
final accreditation by the American
Association of Theological Schools.
This is also the year when we have
been up for re-accreditation with the
North Central Association for our Col­
lege Bachelor of Arts degree and for
the first time we have added to our
application the graduate school M.A.
programs. Final review with the Com­
mission on Colleges and Universities
will take place in Chicago during the
month of July.
BUILDINGS:
We are now nearing completion of
the James E. Rolfing Memorial Library
which will be dedicated this Fall. The
Rolfings have just committed another
$20,000 to this project and we have
received a $35,000 grant from the
Wurlitzer Foundation. Through the
generosity of Mr. Garrett Veenstra, a
former board member, we will be able
to add much needed faculty offices to true that there are problems in admi
·the present seminary classroom build­ istering student discipline, but I rea
ing. This will enable us to get rid of see more honest zeal for Christ, an ...
the trailer that has housed our business competence and effectiveness in Chris­
office for several years and return two tian witness today than when I was a
student in our schools nearly a quarter
apartments to residence use, actually
helping the operating budget slightly. of a century ago.
We are also doing some desperately In closing, I would like to express
needed refurbishing of the College my continuing appreciation to our
men's dormitory. Students are doing Board of Directors for their countless
the work, and we are soliciting in the hours of dedicated service during this
past year toward their constitutionally
community for gifts of furniture for the
lounges. conceived charge of the "successful op­
eration of the schools."
CONSTITUENCY RELATIONS: Psalm 37:4,5 is a good reminder for
us today: "Be delighted with the Lord.
In reviewing the past 13 years, five Then He will give you all your heart's
years as a board member and eight desires. Commit everything you do to
years as President, I find that on the
the Lord. Trust Him to help you do it
whole our problems have not greatlv and He will." D
changed. In looking at the Free Church
yearbooks back 20-25 years ago, I dis­
covered that the names and financial
figures have changed, but the problems
are pretty much the same. It is still
I
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TRINITY EVANGELICAL DIVINITY SCHOOL
Bannockburn, Deerfield, Illinois 60015

S1t1ttlty CoQQege CDeatl's �tst

Second Semester 1972-1973

Adam, Rodney Gibson, Elizabeth B. Norquist, Thomas L.

*Adams, Nancy Glass, Craig M. Nyberg, Neil G.
*Alleman, Joyce Goldy, Christine A. O'Connor, Emily A.
*Almen, Dorothy *Grandy, Mary E. Olsen, Sheryl L.
Anderson, David A. *Greenwood, Carol J. Olson, Carole M.
Anderson, James M. Grimes, Gale A. *Olson, Dana M.
Ankerberg, Lois J. *Gruver, Judith L. Olson, Peggy L.
Arnold, Debra Gulbranson, Gary *Patterson, Susan E.
*Aune, Kenneth P. *Hamberg, Karen M. Payne, David L.
*Baker, Virginia L. Hansen, Charlene E. *Peterson, Peggy L.
Barker, Elizabeth J. Hansen, Faye L. Pike, Stephen C.
Barr, Mary K. Harding, Kim D. Plasek, Cynthia
Benson, David K. Harvey, David S. *Plasek, Pamela
Bjelland, Tina L. Hatch, Cinda J. *Pleva, Richard W.
Black, John C. *Hauser, Diane R. Rasmussen, Marcia K.
*Bleecker, Deborah E. Hill, Connie E. Roath, Cynthia D.
*Blomquist, Jill L. Hill, Sally A. *Robb, Lori J.
*Bloom, Nancy E. Hilliard, Wendy J. Rugen, Jeanette L.
Bloomquist, Sheryl A. Hines, Judith A. *Rushton, David B.
Bodine, Daniel T. *Holmgren, Bertrand I.
*Bowen, C. Christina Hoity, David H. Samson, Laurie
*Brady, Craig C. *Howard, James E. Satre, Ruth A.
Brown, Cynthia K. Schartner, Kenneth M.
Inskeep, Kenneth W. Schoonhoven, Richard L.
Bucher, Cortland M. Jackman, David W. Schrader, Marcia A.
Revelation Burkall, Colleen J. Jandeska, Gerry D.
Burkey, Kathryn J. Shepard, Robert S.
*Johnson, Allan R. Shereos, William C.
new music group presenting a *Cardell, Kathleen D. Johnson, David L.
,---an, (11.q e gospel-soul sound has begun at Carey, Galen P. *Johnson, Joni C.
Smith, Cheryl J.
� � Smith, Cindy K.
Trmity. After appearing at several local Carlson, Barbara J. Jost, Nancy E. Sparkman, Nancy C.
concert_s, they were featured recently at *Carlson, Brent T. *Stacho, David A.
*Carlson, Susan E. Kalish, Bruce C.
the Tri-State Youth For Christ Faith Kersten, Nancy L. Steenson, Brenda J.
Festiyal in Evansville, Indiana. Per­ Chan, Eddie A. L. Stein, Jean E.
Chapman, Mary B. Knapton, Bonnie A.
f<?rmmg both �riday and Saturday Koval, Scott R. Stephens, Gerald T.
nights at the festival, Revelation minis­ Condos, Glenn A. *Stoermer, Marilyn E.
Cory, Janet L. Kramm, Deborah L.
tered to more than 5,000 teen agers. Krueger, Lois J. *Strating, Curt A.
The group travels and performs sole­ Cory. Steven L. Strom, Brenda G.
*Crabb, Cheryl S. Kuhn, Terry A.
ly on faith. They do not have a source Strom, Gloria D.
of income apart from donations from *Cross, Janet I. Lach, John P. Suderman, Laura G.
the organizations for which they sing. Currie, David B. Lach, Thomas P. Sutherland, Robert E.
A c_ontemporary group, they have a Dahlin, Timothy A. Lane, Debra A. *Swanson, Arden D.
*Dake, Charles S. Larsen, Sherrill B.
�pec �al rapp?rt with teen agers. Their *Larson, Michael A.
Swanson, Marcia A.
JOY m knowing the Lord is obvious to Dalzell, Joyce E. Swanson, Marjorie E.
all who come into contact with them Damon, Bruce H. Laub, Nancy L. Swanson, Timothy W.
Racially mixed and individually inde� *Damon, Mary A. Leafblad, Robert A.
Lee, Allan R. Toht, David W.
pendent, Revelation displays what the Danhof, David M. Tollberg, Richard W.
love of Christ can do. It is Christ's love *Denton, Beth A. Lembke, Melanie L.
Lemmens, Gloria I. *Travis, Guy
which ·they share with each other and *Denton, Donald D. Tuck, Ruth E.
with those they meet. Detweiler, Carol J. *Lew, Yolanda K.
Lindquist, Brent E. Tumas, John H.
Members of the group include: Don­ *Detweiler, Rebecca L.
Dick, Kevin D. Litynski, Peter Urbanick, Bruce S.
na Gieser,_ Highland Park, Ill.; Carole Wade, Sandra F.
Hawkinson, Mundelein, Ill.; Martha Dorn, June H. Mathews, Elisabeth J.
Doubet. Marcia L. McCray, Walter A. Wagner, Alice J.
Liddle, Zion, Ill.; Beverly Puryear, Washechek, Calvin K.
Ra�ph Evans, and Greg Rollins, all of *Dudley, Lynn M. *McIntyre, Gertrude A.
Dykstra, Jorie L. *Mcloughlin, Nancy J. Weisskopf, Jacqueline K.
Chicago; Robert Hockman, Wheaton, *Wennstrom, G. Joan
Ill.; Robert Johnson, Muskegon, Mich.; *Eclov, Lee W. McNabb, Terry R.
Edes, Apryl J. *Mead, Stephen W. Werner, Dawn L.
and Larry Rodgers, Cedar Rapids, *Wessel, Sandra J.
Iowa. Edwards, John L. Miller, Janice M.
Eklo, Mark D. *Moore, Christa J. West, Laura J.
Although the college closed for the West, Mary J.
mmer on May 11, the nine members *Evans, Mark E. Morris, Bruce B.
Morse, Peggy S. *Westholm, William W.
Revelation spent the first half of Farber, George R. Wickline, Cheryl R.
'-Their vacation traveling and performing Fisch, Pamela J. *Mueller, Mary A.
Muller, Karen Williams, Ramona J.
together. Their final concerts for the Fish, Candace J. *Winchell, Karen L.
summer included a performance at the Forstrom. Janice E. Murphy, Patricia L.
*Myrum, Nancy J. Wolfe, Ralph L.
Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Francis. Deborah J.
Fretty, Susan J. York, Mary Ellen
Church, Arlington Heights, Ill. and *Nelson, Bruce J.
concerts in Zion, Ill. and Indiana. O Garcia, Gilbert E. *Nelson, Robert C. *Indicates 4.00
Churches Receive Members, Vacation
Bible Schools Have Good Response
noRTH CEnTRAL
ALBION, MINN.
Joel David was born to Pastor and Mrs.
Lyndon Roesler on June 20.
BURTRUM, MINN.
Rev. Frank McQuoid of Long Prairie
is the new pastor.
GRAND FORKS, N.D.
A new parsonage has been secured for
Pastor and Mrs. Victor Luiken at 478-
17th Avenue North, East Grand Forks,
Minn. 56721.
PRINCETON, MINN.
The church building has been sold to
the school district. Construction on a
new meeting house will begin this fall.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., SALEM
Rev. and Mrs. Aubrey McGann will
conduct a crusade August 26-31.
ROSE CITY, MINN.
Bonnie Rosell, graduate of Oak Hills
Bible Institute, is spending this sum­
mer in Thailand as a missionary helper.
MEN'S ANNUAL RETREAT
Laymen and pastors are urged to pre­
register with Floyd Paulson, 5601
Country Side Road, Edina, 55436 for
the retreat at Camp Shamineau, Sept.
14-16. Cost: Pastors, $12; Laymen,
$15. Guest speakers and singers will be
Don Mardock, Ron Soderquist and
Chuck Olson.
'Just Wanted to Let You
Know-We Have Moved'
Recent address changes for Free
Church pastors:
Rev. John Johnson, c/o Second Latin
Evangelical Free Church, 2009 Mermaid
Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., 11224 (formerly
Plainfield, N..J.)
Rev. Ronald Payne, 1433 N. Main, Na­
perville, DI., 60540 (formerly Brooklyn,
N.Y.)
Rev. David V. Martin, 764 Fishburn
Rd., Hershey, Pa. 17033 (formerly Pal·
myra, Pa.)
New church address: Proebstel Evan­
gelical Free Church, 18702 N.E. 4th Plain
Rd., Vancouver, Wash., 98662 (formerly
Rt. 1, Box 193-B, Orchards, Wash.) The
address of Pastor I. Earl Matson is un­
changed.
Rev. Dennis Anderson, Wolverton,
Minn. 56594 (formerly Valley City, N.D.
Now in secular work).
New pastor: Rev. Lyndon Roesler, Rt.
2, Cokato, Minn., 55321 (pastor of Albion
EFC, Cokato)
Rev. Barry Warner, Rt. 3, Box 418,
Brooksville, Fla., 33512 (formerly St.
James, Minn.) D Rural Missions in Wilsall, Mont., gave
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.DISTRICT nEws
LAKE VADNAIS, MINN.
Eleven members were received in June.
Eight Neighborhood Kids Bible Clubs
took the place of DVBS with 292 en­
rolled and 141 decisions to receive
Christ.
SEMINAR
The Seminar on Basic Youth Conflicts
will be held at the St. Paul Civic Cen­
ter, Oct. 29-Nov. 3. Individuals may
save ten dollars on the registration fee
by registering through the North Cen­
tral District office, 9220 45th Avenue
North, Minneapolis, Minn., 55428.
Lester E. Nelson. D miss the Haglund family.
ROCKY fflOUnTAln
Rapid City Has 160
At Youth Retreat
ARVADA, COLO.
Rev. Leeland Crotts of the Hebrew
Christian Society, Cleveland, Ohio,
ministering to Jewish people in that
area spoke June 10. Mary Crotts is the
daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Archie
Yetter.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.,
AUSTIN BLUFFS
Dedication services for Star Ranch near
the city as the new International Stu­
dents Inc. headquarters were held June
23. Dr. Gerald Holmberg, church
chairman, is on the ISi staff.
DENVER, COLO., BELCARO
Two members were received. The
congregation voted unanimously to
purchase a 15-passenger Dodge van
and begin a bus ministry.
DENVER, COLO., SOUTHERN GABLES
Missionary Dan Eck and family minis­
tered July 1. The Eeks are supported
by the church.
EATON, COLO.
The church sent the pastor to a church
management seminar in Atlanta, Ga. A
number of decisions were made in VBS.
Leadership seminars are being held
each Friday evening in the parsonage.
Rev. and Mrs. Eric Frohman recently
returned from a trip to Sweden and
ministered in the church.
FORT COLLINS, COLO.
Former members, Rev. and Mrs. Carl
Koester and family, serving under
a report on their work.
BOULDER, COLO.
Four members were received.
GRAND JUNCTION,
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COLO., COLUMBUS
Eight persons graduated June 10 from �
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a 13-week witnessing class taught by
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the pastor. Pastor Donald Freeman
flew to Chicago to attend the gradua-
tion ceremonies of Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School. He received a degree
in Practical Theology.
GREELEY, COLO., FIRST
Youth pastor Bill Meier took a group
of young people from the church to
minister in VBS and Bible Camps in
Kentucky during June.
GREELEY, COLO., MOUNTAIN VIEW
Three backyard. Bible Clubs were held
June 25-29, with several accepting
Christ as Savior..
LITTLETON, COLO.
The "Musical Messengers" from Bryan
College in Dayton, Tenn., ministered
July 11. Rev. Dick Haglund accepted
a call to serve as administrator of a
nursing home in Casper, Wyo., begin­
ning July 16. The church will greatly
PALISADE, COLO.
Two members were received. Pastor
Eldon Coffey is serving on the staff of
the Twin Peaks Bible Camp during
July.
STERLING, COLO.
The congregation cooperated with eight r"\
other churches in showing the film - �
"The Occult" with over 300 in attend-
ance June 29 at Northern Junior Col-
lege. A panel discussion followed and
met with good success.
BIG TIMBER, MONT.
A state WMS Rally was held July 6
with Mrs. William Spencer of Eaton,
Colo., as speaker.
BILLINGS, MONT.
Dedication of the new organ, a mem­
orial gift, took place May 27. Mr. and
Mrs. Ron Sauke, missionary candidates
to Hong Kong and members of the
church have returned to reside here
until· they go to the field.
RAPID CITY, S.D.
One hundred and sixty young people
held a retreat at Game Lodge in Custer
Park in May with 30 decisions for
Christ. Three persons were baptized re­
cently. A number of people have been
led to decisions for Christ in the lay
visitation program.
OREM, UTAH
Five boys and girls received Christ as
Savior during the VBS held in June,
even though the school was small. The
pastor prepared all the materials for
the five-day school. The missionary off­
ering went to Carol and Dave Chris-
tiansen, members of the church who _ �
labor under TECH. The church has { '
ten adults and teens enrolled in a cor­
respondence course. Improvements are
being made to the church building. -
Virgil A. Nyberg. D
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
SOUTH CEnTRAL
Elgin Church Saddened
By Traffic Tragedy
ELGIN, TEXAS
Bryan Schroeder, 18-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Elton Schroeder, met
with tragic death in a one-car accident
on June 24. He was an active member
of the Elgin Church. Pastor John Sund­
strom conducted the memorial service
on June 25. The audience overflowed
the sanctuary and fellowship hall into
the area surrounding the buildings.
Bryan was a student at Texas A & M
University. Our heartfelt sympathy is
extended to his parents; his twin bro­
ther, Bruce, and his brother, Allan.
DALLAS, TEXAS, NO�THWOOD
There were 41 decisions for Christ af­
ter the first week of the five-Day-Club
program. A big climax rally was held
June 29 when the Moody Science film
"Facts of Faith" was featured. On a
recent Sunday morning, during ·the sum­
mer slump, 156 were in attendance.
Four members have been received.
HOUSTON, TEXAS, SPRING VALLEY
The Senior FCYF held a "Church-in"
the week-end of June 29-July 1. They
stayed on the church grounds where
they shared together in films, recrea­
tion, discussion groups and seminars.
The programs dealt with the social re­
lationships of young people. Thirteen
youth from the church received special
recognition for their participation in
the Bible Memory Association program.
LAS CRUCES, N. MEX., FIRST
The congregation was thrilled with the
"Narrow Way"-a sacred concert per­
formed by a group from Trinity Wes­
tern College.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., HOPE
Thirteen members were welcomed on
June 10. During July, patio prayer
and Bible studies on the book of Jude
are being held Wednesday nights on
the patios of designated homes.
AUSTIN TEXAS, FIRST
Tim Cormier has been called as Direc­
tor of Music and Youth Ministries. He
is studying for a Bachelor of Music
Education Degree at the University of
Texas. -Paul Buckert. O sored canoeing trip. Her father is pres­
OFFICIAL ADDRES$ES
Evangelical free Church of America,
1515 E. 66th street, Minneapolis, Minn. 55423.
Trinity College/Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School,
2045 Half Day Road, Bannockburn,
Deerfield, 111. 60015.
Trinity Western Coll eg e,
P.O. Box 7B9, Langley, B.C., Canada.
Christion Home for Children,
1512 Palisade avenue, Fort Lee, N.J. 07024.
Lydia Children's Home,
4300 W. Irving Pork Road, Chicago, Ill. 60641.
Christian Homes Inc.,
Holdrege, Neb. 68949.
Evangelical Free Church Home,
112 W. 4th street, Boone, Iowa 50036.
JULY 24, 1973
READY TO MOVE AGAIN - Rev. and Mrs. Aubrey McGann, traveling evangelists
for the Evangelical Free Church, gel set la head for another church with their
trailer "Bethel," a home away from home for the McGanns. They have reported
seeing over 2,000 persons respond to invitations given during their meetings
during the first six months of 1973. They are currently conducting an evangelistic
series al United Evangelical Free Church, Seattle, Wash.
ffilDWEST
Holy Land Report Given,
Andersons Observe 60th
AURORA, NEB.
Eastern Division WMS met July 10
with Rev. Richard Sisson as speaker.
COLUMBUS, NEB.
Cyndee Jones, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Gene Jones, was married June 23
to Bob Sutherland of Elmhurst, Ill.
Both graduated from Trinity College.
Rev. Robert Christensen of Trinity
College performed the ceremony.
GOTHENBURG, NEB.
Dale Gronewold gave a report of his
tour of the Holy Land and work on a
kibbutz at the annual all-church and
Sunday school picnic. Rev. C. C. Lar­
son, one of the church's sons in the
ministry and recently appointed EFCA
Stewardship Representative on the West
Coast, gave the message at a recent
midweek service. Pastor Swenson was
guest minister at Chapel of the Lake,
Johnson Lake, on a recent Sunday
morning.
GRAND ISLAND, NEB.
Seventeen high school and college age
musicians from the Trumbull, Conn.,
EFC presented a sacred concert July 16.
KEARNEY, NEB.
The church was shocked and saddened
on June 16 when Jean Swanson, the
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Swan­
son, drowned during a church spon­
ently treasurer of the Midwest District.
LINCOLN, NEB.
Rev. Lionel Barrett, Holdrege, and Su­
perintendent Stanley Westlund were re­
cent speakers.
LOOMIS, NEB., WESTMARK
Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Anderson cele­
brated their 60th wedding anniversary
and were recognized in a morning ser­
vice. "Glory Bound" singing group and
sponsor, Mrs. Mike Holen, attended the
FCYF conference in Appleton, Wis.
OAKLAND, NEB.
Verna Lindgren, returned missionary to
Japan, spoke at the Fellowship meeting
June 27.
WAYNE, NEB.
The North East Division WMS met
July 10 with Verna Lindgren, returned
missionary to Japan, as speaker. Ralph
Headlee, 61, passed away June 27. He
attended the newly organized Wayne
EFC, and formerly attended Concord
EFC. Pastors Larry Ostercamp and
Detlov Lindquist officiated at the mem­
orial service at the Concord church.
WICHITA, KANS.
Jonathan Waterworth has accepted the
call to be minister of Christian Edu­
cation and Youth beginning July 28. -
E. Walter Lindgren. D
SOUTHEASTERn
Guest Speakers FiII
Area Church Pulpits
ENGLEWOOD, FLA.
An interesting observation: A children's
meeting coincides with the Sunday eve­
ning service rather than the usual morn­
ing hour.
GAINESVILLE, FLA.
With the Pastor and his family vaca­
tioning in California, TEDS student
Vince Strawbridge is busied in pastoral
duties.
LAKELAND, FLA.
Singer Chuck Olson was featured July
8. July speakers have been Donald R.
Kelso of the local congregation: Rev.
Raymond Schuster, regional represen­
tative of Underground Evangelism, Inc ..
and Chuck Kinzer, former Pastor and
AIM appointee to Kenya.
MIRAMAR, FLA.
The church gave a surprise 25th wed­
ding anniversary party for pastor and
Mrs. Robert Ellis on July 7.
SARASOTA, FLA.
Rev. Paul Morrison, Director of the
Sarasota Christian Teen Center, and
Brian Chase of the congregation minis­
tered recently. The church is active in
the C.E.F. 5-Day Club program.
SATELLITE BEACH, FLA.
Pulpit supply has included Rev. Karl
Hislop of the local congregation. Rich­
ard Quarterson of Clearwater, and
Robert H. Lovvorn, area representative
of the Navigators. -Trygve Landru. O
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REGISTRATION clerks were kept very busy early in the week during the Evangelical
Free Church national conference in June, as they registered the hundreds of
delegates arriving at Green Lake, Wis. This year's conference, the 89th, was blessed
by near perfect weather, record attendance and a real spirit of unity of faith
and purpose.
CAnADIAn PRAIRIE
Odlunds Commissioned,
Rev. Swanson Ordained
NEW NORWAY, ALTA.
Dr. Lester Westlund spoke June 3 at
the commissioning service for Rev.
and Mrs. Sigvart Odland. Following 'the
service the community hall was the
scene of a dinner and community fare­
well for the Odlands. The Odlands
served in the Dominican Republic for
16 years before serving the Free Church
in New Norway for six years. They will
leave for Venezuela with two of their
five children as soon as they receive
their visas.
On July 1 Pastor Ronald Swanson
was ordained to the Christian ministry
in a service conducted by District Su­
perintendent Jim Westman. Superinten­
dent David Enarson of the Pacific
Northwest District, an uncle of Pastor
Swanson, preached the ordination ser­
mon, with Pastors Abe Rempel (Three
Hills) and Ernest Losey (Gwynne)
bringing the charges to the church and
pastor, respectively.
ONOWAY, ALTA.
Because of crowding in the present fa­
cilities, the congregation has voted to
purchase a large Pentecostal church
building. The present church and par­
sonage will be sold. The newly ac­
quired structure will be remodeled and
enlarged.
CHAMPION, ALTA.
Bernie Fehr, a recent graduate of Be­
rean Bible College and a son-in-law to
Pastor Harold Jost of Lethbridge, has
accepted the call to serve as pastor.
LACOMBE, ALTA.
Pastor and Mrs. Lebsack spent a month
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in Europe. One of the guest speakers
was a former pastor, Superintendent
David Enarson of the Pacific North­
west District.
LETHBRIDGE, ALTA.
Seven five-day Backyard Child Evan­
gelism Bible Clubs proved a real bless­
ing, with several children receiving the
Savior. Wilfred Green, a charter mem­
ber, passed away on June 30.
MEDICINE HAT, AL TA.
A Thursday morning "Share and
Prayer" time has been a blessing to a
number of the ladies.
MONT NEBO, SASK.
Former pastor, Arthur Baum, conduct­
ed the funeral June 27 for Marilyn
Steffen who lost her life in a tragic
accident.
BOW ISLAND, ALTA.
Overseas missionary emphasis in June
was provided by the Vern Stroms
(TEAM), home on a short furlough
from Japan, and the Dave Heinrichs
(EFCA), on their way back to Ger­
many.
BROOKS, ALTA.
The local FCYF quiz team travelled to
Clearwater, B.C., for the Canadian
quizzing playoffs, but lost to the team
from Johnston Heights EFC (Surrey,
B.C.).
CALGARY, AL TA., FIRST
Of the 209 children who registered for
the Partway meetings, 86 had never at­
tended church or Sunday school. Nine
children professed salvation.
BASSANO, ALTA.
Pastor Ernie Ibbotson has resigned in
order to study at the University of Cal­
gary. The lbbotsons will move about
Aug. 31. Eight members wer_e wel­
comed in June.
NEILBURG, SASK.
Diane Gatzke, I 0, who knew the Lord
Jesus as her Savior, lost her life in a
drowning accident on June 23.
CALGARY, ALTA.,
HUNTINGTON HILLS
Charter member Tass Xanthopoulos,
who graduated from Millar Memorial
Bible Institute this spring, is speaking
in Evangelical Churches in Greece
this summer before returning to Canada
for further studies at Winnipeg Bible
College. As of August 5 the church will
hold Sunday services in the St. Henry
School, 72nd Ave. and 10th St. N.W.
REGINA, SASK.
The district superintendent conducted
an installation service in May for Pas­
tor Leonard Frank.
STEINBACH, MAN.
Pastor William Dyck had the joy of
baptizing 10 believers June 17, and
they were welcomed into the member­
ship of the church in the evening ser­
vice. Two adults received Christ in
June. Austin Stouffer has been called
from Thunder Bay, Ontario, to serve
as associate pastor.
VAUXHALL, At. TA.
Peter Unger, a recent graduate of Millar
Memorial Bible Institute, has accepted
a call as pastor. The ministry of Pastor
William Burrell of Enchant during the
winter and spring was greatly appreci­
ated.
WHITECOURT, ALTA.
Many commitments for renewal were
made by children and adults during a
four day ministry by Rev. and Mrs.
John Martens of Edmonton.
WINNIPEG, MAN.
A widely advertised six week Sunday
evening Family Life Conference proved
very effective. Four new Sunday School
rooms have been built.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT WMS
SPRING RALLY
Mrs. William Olson, "national" (North
American) president of the EFCA
WMS, was the speaker at the spring
rally in Champion, Alta. There was a
record registration of J 44.
CENTRAL ALBERTA WMS
SPRING RALLY
Ninety-nine ladies from 11 churches
gathered in the Edmonton EFC to hear
Mrs. Wm. Olson and see her slides of
our overseas work. Officers elected
were Mrs. Freda Budd (Lacombe),
president; Mrs. John Wittwer (Erskine),
vice president: Mrs. Dorothy Boyce
(Lacombe), treasurer; Mrs. Abe Du­
bland (Coronation), secretary: Mrs. R.
L. Benson (Edmonton), vice secretary.
ORDINATION COUNCIL
The district superintendent served as
the moderator and Pastor Abe Dubland
as the scribe of an ordination council
which met in May to examine two can­
didates. Ronald Swanson of New Nor­
way and Kenneth Strom of Huntington
Hills, Calgary. The council was unani­
mous in recommending both of these
brethren for ordination. -Jim West­
man. D
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
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Commissioning,
Installations Held
CAYUCOS, CALIF.
We extend our sympathy to the pastor
and family in the passing of the pas­
tor's father, June 13.
CHICO, CALIF.
An impressive installation service was
held July I for Roy Bebee, Minister of
Youth and Education. We welcome
Roy and his wife, Barbara.
LOLETA, CALIF.
A commissioning service was held for
David Parks, who leaves for Peru to
serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Dave is a member of the church.
NAPA, CALIF.
Pastor Harold Friesen has resigned,
effective Aug. 31. For five and one­
half years he faithfully pioneered this
new work. The church has grown and
prospered under his leadership. We are
happy that the Friesens will remain and
serve in our conference.
OROVILLE, CALIF.
Thirteen members were welcomed in
June.
PETALUMA, CALIF.
Rev. and Mrs. Philip C. Hanson com­
pleted their interim ministry on June
24.
RICHVALE, CALIF.
July J was a day of installation and wel­
come for the Dean Johnson family. A
fellowship and welcoming dinner fol­
lowed the morning service. Many area
pastors and their wives were present for
this happy occasion.
SANGER, CALIF.
Pastor Harry Beier conducted a bap­
tismal service for 20 believers. Rev.
and Mrs. Beier concluded their minis­
try on June I 0. Pastor and Mrs. Philip
C. Hanson will serve the church until
the new pa tor, Rev. Harold Friesen,
arrives in September.
SAN RAFAEL, CALIF.
A farewell reception was held for Dr.
and Mrs. Lee Lindquist, who will be
moving to St. Cloud, Minn., where Dr.
Lindquist will enter medical practice.
The church will miss Lee and Julie as
they have been very faithful and active
in the work.
TURLOCK, CALIF.
The church welcomed the John Aikens
home from their first term on the mis­
sion field of Zaire. The Aikens will
live in Turlock during furlough. -Her­
bert D. Peterson. D to you.
THE BEACON BOOK STORE
IS THE PLACE
TO BUY YOUR BOOKS
AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
JULY 24, 1973
IOWA INSTALLATION - A new youth postor wos instolled June 17 at the
Westchester Evangelicol Free Church, Des Moines, lowo, In the photo, from
left, are District Superintendent Ray G. Johnson, Kent Wagner, new associate
pastor in charge of youth, and his wife Sue, and Pastor Clarence Balmer. Kent
is a recent graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
SOUTHWEST
Bjork Called As
Paramount Pastor
BURBANK, CALIF.
The Youth Choir returned encouraged
and enriched after a tour of Northern
California churches.
PLAYA DEL REY, CALIF.
The annual report revealed encouraging
developments during a year the church
has been largely without a permanent
pastor. A women's morning Bible study
has been started with enthusiastic re­
sponse. An active Single Young Adult
group was organized, and 27 members
were received.
YORBA LINDA, CALIF.
A new building program was approved.
There is great need for additional edu­
cation space. The program calls for
raising $15,000 by September.
BORN AGAIN?
What is it all about? What does
it mean when a person says, "I've
been born again"? Does it sound
like some kind of super-religious
talk? The Bible uses the expression
�everal times. If you don't know
what it means to be born again,
fill out the coupon below and send
it in. We'll be happy to explain it
Name
Street
City, State, Zip ___
Send to: Evangelical Beacon, 1515
E. 66th St., Minneapolis, Minn.
55423
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.
Greg Fell has been called as youth pas­
tor.
PHOENIX, ARIZ., DESERT HILLS
Of the children reached by a VBS pro­
gram about 70 per cent were from to­
tally unchurchcd homes, providing ex­
citing followup opportunity.
ARCADIA, CALIF.
Congratulations to Harriet Coryell, who
upon graduation from high school re­
ceived many honors. Included were the
Bank of America Achievement Award
in Vocational Arts, and appointment to
Arroyo High School's Academic Hall
of Fame.
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'Q:!:>' WEDGEWOOD MOTEL--·--
visiting Grand Morais, Minn.? Stop at the
Wedgewood - o restful spot among the
birches, overlooking lake Superior. Two
miles to town and the Evongelicol Free
Church, Continental breakfast. Reasonable
rotes, Christion owners.
Evelyn and Norm Larson, Grand Marois,
Minn. 55604. Phone: 218-387-2944.
CALVARY PROTESTANT
CHURCH
Baldwin, L.I., N.Y.
Church Street and Pork Avenue
Ministers: Leroy F. Moon
Edward E. Thomas
Sunday services: 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Bible school 9:45 a.m.
Prayer meeting: Wednesday 7 :30 p.m.
Affi!i11ted with tile
Ev. Free Church of America
HOUSEPARENTS WANTED
A small evangelical home for neglected boys
needs an additionol couple (up to age 65) to be
houseparents, coring for 8 to 10 boys. We will
train and will accept couples with children. Col·
lege education helpful but not necessary. Excellent
?pportunity_ to serve C�rist and see lives changed
in a growing, progressive home. Salary, hospital·
ization and room and board. Majority of staff
hos been affiliated with the Evangelical Free
Church. "Endorsed by the Great lakes District of
the Evangelical Free Church. Contact Corl Lange
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Executive Oirect.:>r, Christian Haven, Rt. 1, Box 17A'
Wheatfield, lndiona 46392 (75 miles southeasl of
Chicago).
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PARAMOUNT, CALIF.
William Bjork has been called as pas­
tor of the Metropolitan Bible Church.
For the past year Bjork, a student at
Talbot Seminary, has served as youth
pastor. Prior to entering seminary he
was a student at Harvard Law School.
During his ministry with the young peo­
ple his maturity and gifts made such a
deep impression on the congregation
that they decided he should be called
as pastor. We welcome the Bjorks to
the fellowship of the district.
HEMET, CALIF.
Social ministries for the summer are
quite evident in this church which has
several school teachers who are free
during the summer. Two will spend two
months in Mexico and Guatamala with
Practical Missionary Fellowship. Two
members were received in June. -Wal­
lace G. Norling.
0
CEnTRAL
Arthur, Iowa Has
Building Dedication
POLK CITY, IOWA
The "Heaven Bound (Teen) Choir"
from the Indianola Heights church pre­
sented an evening of song, music, and
spoken word July 1.
BRITT, IOWA
Missionary Charlotte Johnson, Vene­
zuela, presented a pictorial report
July 1.
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA
Rev. Raymond Faust has accepted the
call to the pastorate and assumed his
duties July 22.
CLINTON, IOWA
The Quiz Team placed second in senior
high competition at the FCYF confer­
ence.
JOHNSTON, IOWA
Rev. R. Wesley Carlson was installed
as pastor Sunday evening, July 1. The
Deacons participated and Superinten­
dent Johnson gave the message and the
charge to the pastor. A reception in
honor of the Carlson family followed
the service.
KIRON, IOWA
Mrs. Marian Robey, Camanche, Iowa,
passed away June 23. She is remem­
bered from the years that her husband
served as pastor of the church.
MARATHON, IOWA
The church hosted an open house June
24 in honor of Pastor and Mrs. Con­
stable's 25th wedding anniversary. They
were presented with two round trip air­
line tickets to Sacramento, Calif., en­
abling them to visit their daughter and
family.
OAKDALE, IOWA
Eight members completed the training
course, "Teaching Techniques." Eigh­
teen youth attended the National FCYF
conference.
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ARTHUR, IOWA SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA
July 1 was a day of reJ01cmg as the The church received an air conditioner
congregation dedicated its attractive from a summer visitor. The seating ca­
new church building. Missionary Allen pacity of 90 has been greatly taxed,
Tunberg preached in the morning on with 117 and 137 people crowded into
the theme, "An Attractive Church." recent services. Fifteen from the youth
Many visitors from neighboring church­ fellowship attended the "Yes-73" at the
es made up a capacity crowd for the Billy Graham crusade in Minneapolis.
afternoon dedication ceremony. Super­ DES MOINES, IOWA, WESTCHESTER
intendent Johnson gave a dedicatory The "Kids-Next Door" a Campus Life
sermon and Pastor Robert Lundberg Music group under the direction of
Dennis Friesen were heard June 24.
led the congregation in the act of dedi­
John and Dorice Neir, Hong Kong,
cation and prayer. The ladies served gave a missionary presentation July 1.
refreshments following the service. We A reception and food shower was giv­
commend the congregation upon their en July 1 for the Kent Wagners. He is
advancements in the Lord's service new associate pastor in charge of youth.
through this lovely new building. -Ray G. Johnson. D
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A special Spanish-English service was
held with Marilyn Glans showing slides Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armitage recent­
ly finished their deputation schedule LUNDEEN BROS. INC.
of her work in Venezuela, Pastor Her­
nan Meneses speaking, and a wide vari­ with two services here. They presented
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Rev. Al Bishop, assistant to President
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is speaking at a Camp in Minnesota. Experience
CHICAGO, Ill.., SALEM in
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Mr. James Duffecy, International Dir­
ector of Open Air Campaigners, was a "Chocolatetown, U.S.A."
guest speaker.
CLINTONVILLE, WIS.
Rev. James E. Olson, pastor of the
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1.IBERTYVILLE, ILL.
The congregation extended a call to
Ron White, TEDS graduate, to become
Director of Christian Education.
Joe Giovanetto, won lo Christ through
the ministry of the youth program, is
being sent by the church to work in
Manila, Philippines, in the film ministry
of Christ For Greater Manila as a short
term missionary.
ARE YOU LOOKING
MOLINE, ILL., FIRST FOR AN
Dave and Jean Oldham, and their
daughter Beth, arrived to take up their INVESTMENT?
work as Assistant Pastor. The installa­
tion service for the Oldhams was held
July 8. A recommissioning service was Why Not Consider
held July 1 for Sherrill Peterson, who
is returning to her medical work in CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION
Zaire for a third term. Assisting Pas­
tor Berggren in the service were Rev.
Robert Dillon and Rev. Ron Payne. SO FAR 110 CHURCHES HAVE BEEN HELPED BY CIF.
PINCKNEY, MICH.
Five followed the Lord in baptism at a 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
recent evening service. time receive interest checks twice yearly at 6% interest on five year certificates
SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL. and 5% on instant interest accounts.
A guest speaker was Rev. Jim Pietsch,
missionary who will soon be returning Your savings are constantly serving our lord - building new Free Churches -
to Aruba,, Netherland Antilles. Three New additions - and other improvements. Over BOO Free Church members are
depositors. Applications for loans are waiting - We need deposits. Send your
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Rev. R. Dean Smith, district superin­ 1515 E. 66th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. 55423
tendent, was guest speaker for special
meetings June 27-July 1.
JULY 24, 1973

CAMP SPOFFORD GOING STRONG - Camp Spofford, Eastern District Association
camp, is in the midst of its 12th season and the Family Camp, with full graded
program, will continue through Labor Day. In the photo, Rev. Richard Gotcher,
superintendent of the Christian Home for Children, Ft. lee, N.J., registers three
of the seven children from the home who were at the camp for the first week.
Two office secretaries smile their welcome in the background. Eastern District
churches and The Christian Home Alumni Association have made it possible for
about 70 children from the home to go to Camp Spofford this year.
EASTERn
Over 400 Enrolled
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ESSEX FELLS, N.J.
Over 400 children were enrolled in the
V.B.S. held June 25-29. Three members
were welcomed in June. A recommis­
sioning service was held for TWR mis­
sionaries Beverly and Warren Jones,
who have now returned to Bonaire. A
."Welcome Home" service for mission­
aries Edith and Eric Olson was held
June 24, and for Carol and Jim Munger
July I. Both couples are serving in
Europe.
LANSE, PA.
Mark Rhodes, a junior at Manahath
Educational Center, Hollidaysburg, Pa.,
is assistant pastor for the summer
months. The men of the church have
completed major improvements on the
parsonage.
INDIANA, PA.
Mrs. Francis Cain of McKeesport, Pa.,
showed slides of the Free Church work
in Zaire at a WMS meeting. The church
is conducting a Drive-In Church during
the summer Sunday evenings.
HERSHEY, PA.
The first annual Missionary Conference
June 8-10 included a Children's Mis­
sionary Rally. An outdoor Pavilion
building for use during summer months,
was erected by men of the church on
the newly acquired property. Nine
members have been received.
ALLENTOWN, PA.
Ten members were received m June.
TORRESDALE, PA.
Pastor E. Thomas is at home following
surgery. Remember him in prayer. The
Lord has blessed the work in that sev­
eral have recently come to know Christ.
A memorial service was held June 17
for Robert Jericho, who recently met
death through an accident.
KEARNY, N.J.
Pastor and Mrs. Gustaf Erickson had
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THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
the joy of meeting their son, Don, and
family June 25, as they arrived home
after four years of missionary service
in Zaire.
VESTAL, N.Y.
The Lord has been blessing in this
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S. 43rd Street & Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee. Wisconsin
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stay awhile.
..
In a comfortable room or a orivate cabin.
Dine in a comoletcly new and ·very different
kind of family restaurant. Lake Superior
home mission work. A ministry of out­ C. WM. SHAFFER, Pastor
�tretches out forever in front -- of you, !he
reach was conducted at a local nursing Cascade River tumbles dawn au!
forest behind you. Cascade is yours to en­
of the

home June 10. joy for as long as you can - an hour, o

day, or a week. We should worn you,
SOUND BEACH, N.Y.
A memorial gift of new Bibles has been BUZZ LONG REALTY though, it's not an easy place to leave.
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Christian service at a festival program
June 23.
DEER PARK, N.Y.
18,000 invitations to the recent Aubrey
McGann Evangelistic Crusade were
mailed out prior to the meetings June
25-28. The services were blessed as
Mrs. McGann held a daily Women's
Bible Class and a number of people
trusted Christ as Savior in the evening
meetings. Thirteen members were re­
ceived in June.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., 52ND ST.
The Chancel Choir gave a song service
at the Bethel Church, Eltingville, N.Y.,
June 10. Tom Olsen has assumed duties
as youth director and Rev. Christian
Christiansen will serve as interim pas­
tor. A large audience was present June
11 for a farewell service in honor of Harvest Deposit Agreement is a flexible sav­
Pastor Ron Payne and family. The
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Two members were received in June. Darrel D. Stark, Exec. Secy., Dept. of Stewardship
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The WMS has shipped seven boxes of
materials to Tandala Hospital, Zaire. Harvest Deposit Agreements. I would like to earn interest on my savings
WEST HAVEN, CONN. while it works for the Lord.
A farewell reception was held June 10

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for Mr. and Mrs. Sam Roberts, who
will be moving to Georgia. Mr. Roberts
has served on the board since the Street------------------------
church was organized in 1954 and Mrs.
Roberts served as organist and pianist City ____________ State _______ Zip ____
during the same period. We thank them
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wms ���
onwARD
ACTIVITIES
Mrs. Viola Groenhoff
The retiring WMS board members from
left to right ore os follows: Mrs. Elwood
Carlson, m,sistant secretary; Mrs. Fillmore
Peterson, treasurer; Mrs. Randall Hokanson,
membership chairman; Mrs. Harry C. Carl­
son, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Winston
Hultstrand, financial secretary; Mrs. Virgil
Bergman, second vice-president (White
Cross chairman); Mrs. Lugene Olson, re­
cording secretary; and Mrs. William C.
Olson, president. Only board member not
present was the first vice-president, Mrs.
Stanley P. Stone, who was in Sweden.
The conference organist above is Miss
Karen Anderson, from Wheaton, Ill., Ev.
Free Church.
Below are some of the conferees inside and outside of Pillsbury Hall. The theme
banner was painted by Neal Roetzler of Pleasant Hill Ev. Free Church, Winona, Minn.
ao
The 65th Annual WMS Conference
M rs.taryLugene Olson, outgoing secre­
of the retiring national board,
opened the 65th annual meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society by lead­
ing the conferees in singing the hymn
0 Zion Haste, and the theme chorus
Above All Else, the World Needs Jesus.
Miss Karen Anderson played the or­
gan; Mrs. Elwood Carlson, assistant
secretary, was at the piano. Then the
president, Mrs. William Olson, brought
a greeting, read II Timothy I : 9 and
offered prayer. Since this was the final
public appearance of these officers
from the North Central District, each
was given opportunity for one last
word. A compendium follows:
Our financial secretary, Mrs. Winston
Hultstrand, reported receipts of $77,
462.76, an increase of 12.4 per cent
over the past four years. She also stated
that the Josephine Princell Memorial
Fund and the Mother's Eye Fund
should enjoy a better response. Receipts
in these funds totaled $135 and $ l 40
A CONTINUING REPORT
BY THE WMS EDITOR
respectively for the year. (The Mother's
Eye funds go to the school committee,
which works in the interest of our Free
Church schools in Bannockburn, Ill.,
and the memorial funds provide library
books for these schools.)
Mrs. Fillmore Peterson, the treasurer,
reported $77,207.85 was dispersed.
(Financial reports will be printed as
soon as space permits.) Mrs. Peter­
son stated that the Trinity Western
College WMS scholarship was increased
from $100 to $250, to be the same as
the others; and that a Christmas gift
of $25 was sent to each of 200 adult
missionaries, plus $25 to each of the
ten WMS missionaries.
White Cross Chairman Mrs. Virgil
Bergman reported that there is no need
for bandages at Tandala Hospital in
Zaire for several years. She suggested
that groups write directly to their mis­
sionaries for White Cross suggestions.
She then discussed briefly how White
Cross funds were disbursed. (Details
will appear in the financial statements.)
Mrs. Harry Carlson, corresponding
secretary, introduced two former presi-
THE EVANGELICAL BEACON
 dents who were present: Mrs. Reuben
Strombeck and Mrs. Gustaf Erickson.
She read personal greetings from several
others as well as from our WMS mis-
'-- sionaries. She also gave the BEITY
CROCKER coupon report for Mrs. Hel­
mer Nielsen who could not be there.
Coupons now total 226,127 (value at
about $1,130) but more will be needed
to purchase a piano for Trinity schools.
Membership chairman Mrs. Ran Ho­
kanson reported that membership in the
society had increased by 1200 during
the last four years. And quoting from
a previous Beacon item by Mrs. Arley
L. Bragg, she stated that after 65 years,
there will be no retirement for WMS.
President Olson discussed the survey
of WMS groups which is being taken
by the editor, Mrs. Edwin Groenhoff.
The study will be a help in future plans
for the society and she urged all who
have received questionnaires to com­
plete them and return them promptly.
The president's report was read as print­
ed in the June 26 Beacon. Mrs. Virgil
Bergman, second vice-president, intro­
duced a motion, which was then carried,
to accept the president's report. She
also voiced her appreciation of our
president, which was followed by a
round of applause.
To be continued.
HA WAll'S FAMOUS "ALOHA"
VISITING THE NATION'S CAPITAL
WELCOME
Worship with us at the
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Gary Russell, Interim Pastor
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9 o'clock Prayer
WHEN IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

OF CALIFORNIA • . • ATTEND AN

Compiled by Mrs. Shirley Dillon

Q. CONCORD
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In my office I have a beautiful poster

• te,,, No,"'o,,(li,o-

that reads: "Bloom Where You Are

Planted." Whenever I get a bit bored
with my work or begin to indulge in
self-pity, a glance at that poster re­ WALNUT CREEK
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minds me that God has a plan for my t:o """''--C $_.

life. He has planted me in this book­

keeping office for a purpose and cer­
tainly, He expects me to bloom for
Him as I seek out every opportunity
to glorify Him.
That always reminds me to pause a
few moments to thank God for provid­
ing a good job in a Christian atmos­
phere where I can serve Him daily, as
we supply books with a Christian mes­
sage to our customers around the world.
The result is always the same-it
changes my dissatisfaction into joy.
It really isn't important where God
has planted you or even the circum­
stances under which you are living; but
it is important that you bloom. As
Christ dwells within you and as you
commit your life to Him, this life-giv­
ing power will cause you to "bloom
where you are planted."
Father:
Thank you for your great love for
me. Remind me each day that you
have an important plan for my
life and help me to look to you
for the life-giving power that can
cause me to bloom where I am
planted. In Jesus Name. Amen D
JULY 24, 1973 31

A sleepy Iii/le girl finds herself in the wrong car with a strange man many, many
miles from her family. It was a time when it was good to be able to turn to
Jesus for help.
he Fourth of July. 1972,is a holi­
T day Joanne Sanders will never
forget. What had promised to be
an exciting trip to Oregon, turned
into a nightmare for the I 0-year-old
twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan
Sanders of Concord, Calif.
Joanne became aware of her pre­
dicament when she was jolted from
a deep sleep as the driver pulled into
a gas station in Redding. Calif. She
rubbed her eyes and started to com­
plain when she realized she was
in a strange car with a man she had
never seen! Joanne sucked in her
breath and scooted to the floor of
the back seat. "Dear Jesus," she
prayed. "Please help me not to be
afraid."
Stan and Dolores had missed their
daughter over two hours ago and
over I 00 miles to the south.
They had pulled into a "rest stop"
on Interstate 5 near Dunnigan around
10: 15 p.m. They were ready to con­
tinue the long drive north to Oregon
when they discovered Joanne was
missing.
After a thorough search of the
buildings and questioning of other
travelers at the busy "rest stop," Do­
lores called the sheriff. Stan grabbed
a flashlight and began searching the
five acres.
"Joanne," he called against a wall
of darkness. "Where are you?"
Brushing aside struggling manzan­
ita shrubs and stomping through dry
grass, Stan's foot landed on a soft ob­
ject. The faint beam of his light re­
vealed a torn and bloated fawn­
undoubtedly hit by an automobile
while trying to cross the highway.
With mixed emotions the fearful
father fell to his knees.
"Dear God, take care of Joanne
wherever she is," he prayed. "She be­
longs to you." he continued humbly.
lt was like a benediction to his trou­
bled heart.
The Yolo County Sheriff's car
pulled into the crowded area and
Stan hurried to join the rest of his
family. A Missing Persons Report was
radioed to headquarters. A California
Highway Patrol unit arrived and to­
gether the officers fruitlessly combed
the grounds with their search lights.
"We've never had any report of
foul play at this stop," the Sheriff
said. "She probably crawled into the
wrong car. I'm sure we'll find her.
All we can do now is wait!"
Joanne knew Jesus Christ as her
personal Savior and had learned to
talk to God in her own words.
Joanne Sanders
"Please help me find my family," she
whispered. The stranger got out ot
the car and slammed the door. Joanne
added an extra please to her prayer.
"Fill 'er up." the man said to the
young attendant. "Don't bother under
the hood, rm in a hurry!''
Joanne pecked through a car win­
dow and saw the driver disappear in­
to the rest room. She stifled a desire
to run or scream. Although the man
looked big and strong, he didn't look
like any of the bad guys she had seen
on TV.
Mr. Barnes (not his real name)
emerged from the rest room and
stopped short! He stared in unbe­
lief at the face of a little blond girl
pressed against the window of his
car.
Fear clutched his breast. Who was
this child and how long had she been
by Evelyn Sanders
in his car? He had not stopped driv­
ing for over two hours, he recalled,
and could very well be accused of
kidnapping!
Trying to control the tremor in his
voice, he opened the car door. "Hel­
lo,·• he said. forcing a smile. "I think
you're in the wrong car."
The man has a nice smile, Joanne
decided, and relaxed a bit.
"Now don't worry," Mr. Barnes
said. "We'll find your mother and
father."
The stranger hurried inside the sta­
tion to find a telephone. He soon
came out, mopping his face with a
handkerchief.
Joanne said another quick prayer
as Mr. Barnes came back to the auto­
mobile. "l just talked to your par­
ents," he said. "They are on their
way to get you!" �
Joanne's face broke into a smile.
"We'll go to the sheriff's station
and wait for your mother and father
to arrive. You're two hours ahead
of them," Mr. Barnes laughed.
The three miles to the sheriff's
office, amid stop lights and hectic
traffic. seemed like hours to Joanne.
She felt a flood of relief when they
arrived.
"This is the little girl reported
missing," Mr. Barnes informed the
officer at the desk.
"Fine," replied the deputy. "Just
have a scat." He turned to Joanne:
"Your parents arc on the way. but it
will be quite awhile before they ar­
rive. You must have crawled into the
wrong car back there."
"I guess so." Joanne answered.
Mr. Barnes stayed with Joanne
until her parents arrived. When
Joanne finally saw her daddy outside
the building she ran into his arms.
Stan went inside to shake hands
with the man that had been so kind
to his little girl. In the excitement of
finding her. however, he forgot to ask
the stranger his name!
Outside of Redding the family
stopped to pray and thank God for
his watchful care. regardless of cir­
cumstances.
Joanne's prayer went something
like this: "Thank you, Jesus. for mak­
ing all my 'pleases' come true!" •