The Baptist Record Jan. 4. 1996

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by  Mississippi Baptist Convention

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JOURNAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI! BAPTIST CONVENTION
Thursday,January4, 1996 Published Since 1877
Like the parable ofthe talents...
Pastor gives members $10 bills; Lottie Moon reaps rewards
NEW BERN, N.C. (BP) — The $10 bills parable of the talents and then told church behalf of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offer- and $10 for his brother.
a North Carolina pastor gave his congrega- members he had a$10bill forevery member ing,” he said, challenging Tabernacle mem- “Where is your brother?” asked church
tion in October are now coming back multi- there at least old enough to attend junior bers to invest in their own fund-raising pro- member Diane Hanyo skeptically, as she
plied —all for the cause of Southern Bap- high school. jects. The Lottie Moon offering supports helped pass out envelopes marked “Seed
tists’ foreign missionsoffering. “What good is a sermon if you don’t roughly half of Southern Baptists’ foreign Money.” :
PastorJack Hinton ofTabernacleChurch, apply it to yourlife?”Jack Hinton asked. missions effort. “He’s in heaven, now,”Joll replied.
New Bern, N.C., preached a sermon.on the “This is seed money to be planted on_ Hinton’s plan was to entrust up to $4,000 Joll explained that a car accident claimed
from a personal loan to the ingenuity of his his older brother’s life before the family
members. He asked them to return the seed moved to North Carolina and joined Taber-
money, along with profits, on Dec. 17. On nacle two years ago. “I just started crying,
that date, the church received $36,000, an- and I told Sean, ‘Son, you can have all the
average of$70profit per member. money,” Hanyo recalled. .
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Joll, a 15-year-old kid wearing bowl-cut
goal for the 450 active church members was hair and an oversized flannel shirt, nonethe-
$24,000— a 2,900% increase from the $800 less showed Wall Street savvy. Using both
they gave in 1982. That was the year Hinton $10 bills and engaging Hinton for a further
went to Tabernacle — and members began investment, he published a Christmas card
catching his vision for foreign missions. with a photograph of Tabernacle Church on
-The pastor's most recent challenge it. They recouped their expenses and have
sparked members’ imagination. The youth fewer than 100 cards left to sell — at $2
group pooled their money to fund:a drive- apiece — from the printing run of 1,000.
in on the church parking lot. With *S0s They expect about $1,000 in profit.
music blaring, the kids-turned-carhops “Tl have always wanted to do something
strapped on rollerblades and served $4 for my brother, but he’s in heaven, o@g,0f
hamburger lunches. my reach,” Joll said. “But I can give $1,
Four couples combined their $10 bills to missions in his honor.”
and bought groceriesfor 13 consecutive If he could see Dwight, Jol] would “give
Wednesday night suppers, each averaging him a big hug,” he said. “And I’m sure he’d
$200 in profit. And two enterprising women say thanks for what I’m doing for missions.”
used theirtwo bills to buy advertising, offer- He and his brother had participated together
ing Saturday baby-sitting for Christmas in mission trips with their youth group in
‘shoppers. Hinton’s feeble mother two hours Pennsylvania. Tabernacle’s interest in mis-
away in Zebulon, N.C., asked for a bill: She sion trips attractedJoll.
isshelling pecans forprofit. Even the printer who published the cards,
Even a visitor from South Carolina took a United Methodist, stopped by the church
part. The man wrote Hintona letter saying office and bought 10cards. “It seemed like a
he took’the seed money envelope thinking it good cause,” said the printer, Steve Jarman.
TEEN POWER — Sean Joll, shown here sitting near a photographofhis deceasedolder
contained play money. But when he discov- “It really had a purpose to it, and that made
brother, responded to a recent challenge from his pastor, Jack Hinton. In October, Hinton
ered the money was real, he bought a dilapi- it anenjoyablejobforus.”
urged members of Tabernacle Church inNew Bern, N.C., to devise fund-raising projects for
dated bicycle, put somepedals on it, fixe He could have kept some cards from pro-
~ the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. Joll’s lovefor missions and memo-
the flattires, and sold it for$25. : duction overruns, Or he could have simply
ry of his brother motivated him to take seed money Hinton offered and plan a money-making
One young member, Sean Joll, knew donated $20 to the church. “But I wanted to
project. Publishing and selling a Christmas card depicting the church, Joll, 15, will clear
what he wanted to do as soon as Hinton be a part of what Sean and the people at
about $1,000 for Lottie Moon in honor of his brother. (BP photo bySandy King)
explained the plan: Take $10 for himself Tabernacle aredoing,”Jarman told Hinton.

The first friendly face many international students Can harried Christians avoid the pitfalls of today’s fast- *
encounter at the University of Hawaii often belongs to a paced, high-pressure world? The answer is a definite yes,
The Mississippi Baptist Foundation records its largest gift
Southern Baptist. “We always stress, “We'll help you in any according to North Carolina pastor Joe B. Brown. “You're a
ever when John Wilbanks, founding member of Kendrick
way,” said Joy Turner, director of international ministries spiritual being. Ifyou're physically exhausted and you’re emo-
Church, Corinth, and formerboard chairman ofNational Bank
for Oahu Association. Turner characterized the initial greet- tionally exhausted, chances are you don’t take care ofyourself
of Commerce, wills bank stock worth over $1,000,000 to the
ing to the 2,000 international students who pour into the spiritually, either,” said Brown, who has written the book Bat-
Foundation.
university each year as “the most crucial meeting” that lays tle Fatigue to help people prioritize their lives in a complex
20 years ago
the foundation for ministry to the students. “It’s the most society. “Battle fatigue is a precursor to ‘burnout.’ They're
crazy time of the year, but it’s one of the most exciting probably first cousins. You can recover from battle fatigue a Pastor Douglas White leads First Church, Union, in a dedi-

times,” she said. The association’s hard workand consistency lot quicker than you canfrom burnout,” he explained. Brown, cation service marking the completion of an eight-year,
in student relations has earned the respect of the school’s pastor of Hickory Grove Church in Charlotte, was a featured $750,000 building project that includes a new 600-seat sanc-
department of international student services. “School offi- speaker at the 1995 Mississippi Evangelism Conference in° tuary, fellowship-education building, library, music suite, and
cials know that we totally care about the students first. Part Hattiesburg. “We’ve got a lot of guys who are road warriors. pastorium.
ofthat is wanting them to know Christ, but what must come They get up on Monday morning, hit the road, go to the air- —_za_¥_—_
first is care for them as an individual person regardless of port, get on a plane, come back on Wednesday, change suit-
whether they ever become a Christian or show interest in cases, and are out again... Jesus said, ‘Love theLord with all Blue Mountain College home economics major Mary
spiritual things,” she said. That doesn’t deter Turner’s wit- thy heart and all thy mind, and your neighboras.yourself.” It's Ethel Drane of Natchez is named 4-H Club‘Statewide can-
ness, however. “They're going to be key leaders in their important to‘put these two things into effect in your life — ning winner and will represent Mississippi at the upcom-
country. We're committed that these people are going to go having fellowship with God and with your fellow man and ing National 4-H Club Congress at the Stevens Hotel in
home with the gospel,” she said. . reapingthebenefitsofthose relationships,” he said. Chicago.
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other day. It was made during the ment: “We regret to inform you way to solve problems. A PHONOGRAPH / « :
Korean War. In the picture, there that your son...” _ Now we face another era,
are three soldiers sitting on thé They looked’uncomfortable. another 20,000 troops in Bosnia.
ground during a lull in the battle. The stiff collar and tie and the Also, we face another potential
One is writing a letter. The other photographer invading the privacy time of telegrams or phone calls
two apparently had been talking of their country life were all which will read: “We regret to
but now one is crying. The other strangers. Like the telegram, it inform you....”
és holding him not unlike a mother had to be endured. Some 57,000 I love my country and if
would hold a child. such telegrams were delivered in required I would gladly serve )r
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been the victors on the battlefield family, and each of us served in differences.
that day. the some branch of the service After a year of American and
In the same book was a picture between 1941 and 1954. My par- United Nation troops’ presence in
of a mother and father sitting on ents lived for years fearful of that Eastern European country,
the front-porch. The clapboard receiving the fateful telegram. there will be casualties. Would
house is unpainted. She is in a I've walked over the military that we could all say to our Presi-
rocker; he in a straight chair. Both cemeteries in Pusan, Korea, Mani- dent and our Congress, “Sir, we
are dressed in their Sunday la, and the Punchbowl in Hawaii. regret to inform you.that it is a
clothes — but the Sabbath is not So much, so many irretrievably poor idea to send U.S. troops to
the occasion. They had received a lost. War — declared by the old, Bosnia.”
“New man” says ofhis own struggle...

Spousal abuse pattern cannot
‘THE FRAGMENTS—

be broken without God’s help Overdue!
It had to happen. Peoplejust do only that which is positive and
CHAPLIN, Ky. (BP) — “The only time in life I was he'll try to get at your children. not like bills. Eventually some few uplifting.” That would suit me if
Spouse abusers aren't always happy and content was when I met “But I don’t read in the Bible ofthem transfer their dislike to the bad news would quit taking place. Swi
uncaring, unfeeling people, _ Sheri. But I couldn’t shake my where you have to put up with person who brings the bills. There is little thrill in sending out
according to Jim White, who dis- excess baggage. I was an unhappy abuse. I got the restraining order In Dallas, Robby Calhoun, news of homosexuality, child
agrees with the contention of a id and rebelled against a lot of © out of love. The only way to wake apparently upset over getting bills abuse, church squabbling, and
magazine article he read during things.” Jim up was to get him out of th in his mailbox, stabbed a mail car- denominational controversy.
his marital separation. As often happens with abusers, house.” rier in the back with a steak knife. In the Bible we are exposed to
“It said-ifyour husband is abus- afterwards Jim felt great remorse. The Bible is of help, too. ‘Raymond Bell, the postman, unpleasant subjects like incest,
ing you, there is no caring or He apologized and promised never Knight relied on several ,key was treated at a hospital and adultery, betrayal, church contro-
love,” he said. “And I said, “That's to do it again. Yet, like the apostle Scriptures in ‘counseling Jim and released. Police were not certain versy, party-spirit, and even one
not true.” . Paul writes in Romans 7:19, later Sheri. about the motive; but a detective church member who wanted to
The 41-year-old former carpen- he found himself doing what he They include the new man said, “He didn’t like getting bills.” have the “pre-eminence among the
ter is youth pastor ofChaplin Fork didn’t want todo. described-in 2 Corinthians 5:17, That was not the first time the brethren.” Even Peter, the rock,
Church. That role starkly contrasts Finally, he saw that he had no the marriage relationship outlined bearer of bad news was injured. cursed and denied he knew Jesus.
with White's recent life of drug power to change without God’s. in Ephesians 5:21-33 and Adam Editors face it quite often: “Quit Aren’t we glad he was forgiven
abuse and marital problems. help. Now, he no longer feels he and Eve’s match, described in printing all that bad news. Print and had a second chance? —GH
He read the article on spouse must “win” every argument to Genesis 2:24-25. ee:
abuse after his wife Sheri/filed assert his manhood. In fact, he “I would hesitatet,o add.to
for a court restraining order said, it takes more courage to Scripture and call it a marriage
ing to repair old wounds. Though 1991.
against him in March 1994. The admit when you're wrong. ceremony,” he said of the latter.
today their marriage isn’t perfect, — Help Yourself: A Revolu-
action followed 14 years of mar- “Don’t harbor resentment or “But there are keys to a proper
the pastor said it is a beautiful tionary Alternative Recovery
riage punctuated by frequent ‘negative feelings,” he advised men marriage there: leaving, cleaving,
example ofGod's grace in action. Program by Joel C. Robertson,
quarrelsOver insignificant issues caught in similar traps. permanence, and unity in the rela-
- “It's wonderful to see how that Oliver Nelson, 1992. -
‘such as who would wash the “Many times I told (Chaplin tionship. Ideas that Chuck Swin-
grace works,” Knight said. “I — Love for a Lifetime by
dishes or who left the cap off the Fork pastor) Tom (Knight) I was doll uses in (his book) Family
haven’t seen the violent outbreaks James Dobson, Multnomah Press,
toothpaste. When fights erupted, in a war with myself and Sheri Life.”
and negative name-calling that 1987.
Sheri would“overreact because was closest t6 it. If you're not The Whites began attending
used to be there.? It's l*ike i*t gets to — Point Man by Steve Farrar,
I was a spoiled brat. When 1] being the husband you need to be. church, and in a spring 1994
the point to where they say, ‘God, Multnomah Press, 1990.
didn’t get my way. | exploded.” get help. Church is the first place revival, each accepted Jesus as.
you take control.”” — Pursuit of Intimacy by
she said. to start. There are books. coun- Savior. They reunited soon
Here is a list of Knight's books David and Teresa Ferguson and
Jim struck back, sometimes selors... help Is e\eryvwhere.” afterwards. (in addition to the Bible) that mar- Chris and Holly Thurman, Thomas
leaving black eyes or bruises on Sheri said a battered wife While he was overjoyed. to see ital partners under strain may find Nelson Publishers, 1993.
her and holes in the walls. plays a role when. she doesn't try the Whites back together, Knight
as useful resources: And a video: After You Say ‘I
When life. heaped: on. th to change an abusive situation. . said before their relationship could — Family Life by Chuck Do.’ three-tape series including
tress of Job losses, family However, she cautioned. get mad. work each of them had to become |Swindoll, Multnomah Press. 1988. workbook,.with H. Norman
fe.ath+s. and-} iflIiinneescste Vit. theSa wreealalenemwaydtiaii inste5 wwhhoall ee — Lov:e Mus:t Be oTnough by Wr’ight. T*im and Beverly LaHaye,
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Top 10 SBC ews Stories of 1995

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2. State convention approves rec home mission work
3. SBC’s 3. School prayerhalted in Pont

4. Howell W. Todd inaugurate,

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8. SBC adoptsresolution 8.WMU-sponsore.

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The BaTpHE StECOiNDsFROtNT PAGERecord HMB’s Lewis tells
directors: Changing
attitudes threaten CP:
JOURNAL OF THEMISSISSIPPI BAPTIST CONVENTION
Thursday,January4, 1996 , PublishedSince 1877
Baptist leaders condemn ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — tiveProgram to fund:suchcompeti-
SouthernBaptists’ cooperative mis- tive causes,” Lewis said. “How-
sions fundingis threatened more by ever, an even greater threat to CP
changing attitudesinlocalchurches comes from... state conventions
racism, issue call for action and state conventions than bycom- that have been for some time in a
petitive mission causes, said Larry pattern of reducing the funds that |
Lewis, Home Mission Board go outside their state to SBC caus-
(HMB)president. es in order to fund expanded pro-
“Speaking to the HMB board of grams and increased personnel
WASHINGTON (BP) — Lead- and is a cancer which will destroy Jim Henry, SBC president; Gary directors during its Dec. 13 meet- within theirstates.
ers of the major Baptist conven- our society, ifwe do not act quickly Frost, SBC second vice president; ing, Lewis praised the year’s record “An even greater threat than
tions in the United States have to eliminate it from our churches, Bennett Smith, Progressive giving for the Annie Armstrong that are local churches which have
issued a condemnation of racism - schools, andsocietyatlarge.” National Baptist Convention. presi- -EasterOffering for Home Missions, lost their vision to be part of a
and a call for Baptists of all races Participants described the meet- dent, and G. Elaine Smith, ABC but said he is concerned about the world strategy for sharing the gos-
to work forracial harmony. ing as historic.-BWA General Sec- president-elect. Cooperative Program (CP). pel,” Lewis continued. “The typi-
In a meeting Dec. 14 at the retary Denton Lotz said he did not Adoption of the statement fol- “Many have: lamented the divi- cal Southern Baptist church now
offices of the Baptist World believe such a meeting between lowed a 4-1/2-hour meeting in sive and competitive efforts of gives less than 7% to CP, and it’s
Alliance, leaders from such groups black and white national Baptist which participants discussed the groups like the Cooperative Baptist getting smaller every year even
as the Southern Baptist Conven- leaders had occurred even during differing perspectives of both Fellowship, and we deeply regret though the needs of the world are
tion, American Baptist Churches, the eivil rights campaign. blacks and whites and how racism the millions of dollars that have .constantly expanding.”
USA (ABC), and the predominant- Among the 18 participants were can be overcome. been diverted from the Coopera- Lewis challenged board mem-
ly African-American National
bers “to assure your church is a
Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.,
pace-setter in missionary support
and Progressive National Baptist
both in percentage and actual dol-
Convention adopted a statement
lar support through CP and the
calling “upon our people to repent
special mission offerings.”
of racism, to forgive one another,
In other business the board
and to work actively for the eradi-
approved a 1996 budget of $88.6
cation of racism from our church-
million, a $1.4 million increase
‘es, schools, and society.” over the 1995 budget: restructured
The statement included a five-
~ three-internal divisions; trans-
part call to action:
ferred property in Massachusetts
— To take concrete actions that
to the state convention and in Ari-
demonstrate the authenticity ofour
zona to a local association; and
repentance.
addressed six motions referred to
— To move beyond polite and the HMB by the 1995 Southern
politically correct language to
Baptist Convention,
engage each other in open and
Directors also appointed 11
frank discussion about the sins of
missionaries, elected: three new
tacism and prejudice in our society
staff members, and honored nine
- and in all levels ofourchurch life.
- retirees.-The chaplains commission
— To disavow race-based eco-
endorsed 49 chaplains, bringing

nomic and political exploitation the total number of Southern Bap-
and call upon Baptist corporate, tist chaplains to 2,413.
business and political leaders to New staffmembers include Jess
embrace and implement a biblical Fairbanks, associate director for
vision ofjustice. language church starting; Robert
— To use the collective influ- Clayton Vickers, director of mili-
ence of Baptist communions tocall tary chaplaincy; and Donoso Esco-
America ‘to prayer and repentance bar, associate director of church
Nickels for Lottie
for the sins of racism and to seek and communityministries.Esco-
for spiritual healing in the spirit of bar currently teaches social
Jesus the Christ. - work at Mississippi College.
— That the leadership of Bap- Children from Handsboro Church in Gulfport the church driveway in a line almost 500 yards long. Born in Nicaragua, he received
tist communions meet again in the examine some of the 22,700 nickels ($1,135) they Local television news featured the kids and their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
next six months in order to develop solicited for the annual Lottie Moon Christmas coins Dec. 2. RA and GA leaders David and Linda degrees from the University of
specific plans for the implementa- Offering for Foreign Missions. Culminating the cam- Groulx said next year they want to challenge area Arkansas. He was ‘a bivocational
tion ofthe above actions. paign, “End-to-End and Back for Jesus,” members churches to join forces in placing a mile-long line of pastor in Arkansas for 10 years,
The statement also said. “Racism of the church's Royal Ambassadors (RA) and Girls Quarters along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. (BP and he taught social work‘at South-
destroys the social fabric of society in Action (GA) groups placed the coins up and down photo by Sandy King) ern Seminary for |2 years.
Fellowship sends 100th missionary
during Alabama appointment service
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABP) — are David and Ana D’Amico, who graduate of Southwestern Semi-
The four-year-old Cooperative Bap- will be assigned to the United nary, she currently is assistant
tist Fellowship (CBF) appointed its Nationsin New York City as part of librarian at the Historical Com-
100th missionary in aserviceDec. 1. the Fellowship’s International Diplo- mission of the Southern Baptist
The Atlanta-based Fellowship, maticTeam. Convention.

formed in 1991 by moderates David D’Amico is a native of — Elizabeth and Steve Johnson

unhappy with the direction of the Argentinaand currently Billy Gra- of Livonia, Mich., who will work
Southern Baptist Convention, ham Professor of Evangelism at with an unreached people group.
named its first missionary, T. Southern Seminary in Louisville, Both are graduates of Southern
> Thomas. in 1992. With the Ky. He noted that for much oftheir Seminary. He is a native of Frank-
appointment of 19 new missionar- career, he and his wife have lived fort, Mich., and is currently minis-
ies at a missions-and-evangelism and worked “with the rainbow ter of music and education at Livo-
conference in Birmingham, Ala., peoples ofthe world.” nia Church. She, the former Eliza-
the organization’s missions force Also appointed were Bob and beth Arnold, was born in Houston,
now numbers 100. Dorothy Potts of Columbus, Ga. Texas, and has worked as a church
“Tonight CBF is about her first They will work in pastoral min- planter in Michigan. They have
work. This is our primary mis- istry in Kazakstan. A former mem- two children.
sion,” Fellowship Coordinator ber of the Fellowship’s Coordinat- j sRedfern of
Cecil Sherman said at the mission- ing Council who served on the Richmond,Va. who will work with
ousitity offalling ary appointment service held at Global Missions Ministry Group, an unreached people group. He is a
{ratescauses ustobejust the Beeson Divinity School at Bob Potts said at age 62 he felt the native of Nashville, a graduate of
more cautious about:oe Samford University. He noted that call to missions. Baptist Theological Seminary at
rangein1996." sit 76 cents out of every dollargiven The other new missionariésare:— Richmond, and minister at Bar-
to the Fellowship is invested in’ — David and Esther Abney, boursville (Va.) Church. She, the
eFined Fund credited a be r
‘cumulative 5.58% tk global missions. : who will direct the Ross Avenue former.Cindy Whitlow, is a native

Among the new missionaries Center in Dallas. Both are gradu- of Richmond and co-owner and
See ee me poe
are Kent and Erika Parks, who ates ofSouthern Seminary, He was president.of Pets By Cindy, Inc.,
earnings at same
in 1994,~ recently resigned after eight years born in Macon, Ga:, and currently Richmond. They haveone son.
with the Southern Baptist Foreign is director of programs and ser- *— Darrell.and Kathy Smith of
Mission Board, saying they could ‘vices atNew Day, Inc., a non-prof- Dickinson, Texas, who will work
no longer represent the SBC’s con- it rehabilitation program in’ Spar- as agricultural missionaries with
servative leaders with integrity. tanburg, S.C. She, the former the Albanian people.-He, a native
» The Parkses, who have been Esther Hardee, is a native of of New Iberia, La., currently is an
working with an unreached people Raleigh, N.C. She works as a self- aquatic ecologist. She, the former
group in Asia, will réturn to Asia employed pastoral counselor and Katherine Martin, was born in
NOBTS makes church music, to work with a new ethnolinguistic mental health consultant. They ‘Goldsboro, N.C. She recently
group with 80 million people clas- have one son. taught in a mother’s day out pro-
sified as. very difficult to reach — Jonathan and Tina Bailey, gram at First Church of Dickinson.
other course work available with the gospel. who will work two years with an They have twochildren.
“Am I scared? Yes, I'm scared unreached people group in Asia. — John and Christine Smith,
to death,” Kent Parks said.“But He is a native of Greenville, S.C., ‘Tecently Southern Baptist mission-
Registration is open for second be paid at the time ofregistration. I'd rather be thrust through that and a 1995 graduate ofSouthwest- ary associates in Tanzania. They)
semester Classes offered locally by Second semester classes begin door with all my fears than to ern Seminary in Fort Worth. She have been working as volunteers at
New Orleans Seminary (NOBTS). Jan. 22, 1996, at the extension stand at the door and wonder what was born in Savannah, Ga., and is Open House Ministries in Miami
aes
Training is available through center campuses, and Jan. 23, might have been.” a 1994 graduate of Southwestern and will continue to work there as
several extension center campus- 1996, on the main campus. Parks’ father, Keith Parks, is the Seminary who works on campus as Fellowship missionaries. He is
es for men and women who are For more information, intérest- Fellowship’s global missions.coor- an audio-visual assistant and native of Magnolia, N.C. She was
unable to attend classes as full- ed individuals may write the dinator. Keith Parks was president graphic artist. born in Dupin County, N.C. They
trme students on the main campus Extension Center Office at New of the SBC Foreign Mission Board — Kelly Bilderback of Nash- have fourchildren.
in New Orleans. Orleans Seminary, 3939 Gentilly until resigning over disagreements ville, who will work with interna- Fellowship missionaries
Master’s-level courses are Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126- with conservative trustees in 1991. tionals in a two-year assignment assigned to unreached people
offered on Mondays at the Mis- 4858; or call 1-800-NOBTS-OF, ..Kent and Erika Parks have two at the Arab-American Friendship groups often work in areds hostile
sissippi College campus in Clin- children: Katy, 10, and Lindsay, 7. Center in Dearborn, Mich. A to a Christian witness. In those
JJ).
ton. Undergraduate courses are Students interested in: masters’- Also among the new missionaries native of Sweetwater, Tenn., and cases, it is the organization’s poli-
offered at Broadmoor Church, level work may also contact the cy not to publicly announce the
Jackson,-on Mondays. Clinton Center director, Fuller Merrell named vice president specific people group to which ~
NOBTS is accredited by the Saunders, at [phone]. missionaries are assigned.
Commission on Colleges of the Registration is also open for
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tions forthe Southern Baptist Con- Life Commission in early 1995 as
age 20 and have an accredited weekly from 7-9 p.m. for eight
vention Execu- director of communications, Mer-
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tive Committee. rell was director of missions for
least 30 hours of liberal arts tions:in Mississippi: Broadmoor
Merrell, 52, the Comanche-Cotton Association
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succeeds Mark in Lawton, Okla., 1991-95. He
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school diploma: or have passed teacher; First Church, Purvis,
director. Cop- MidwestCity, Okla., 1982-91.
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- Names in the News
to meet overseas needs
Gail Burbeck, pastor of New teach at Mid-America Seminary.~
Garden Church in Northwest Asso-
MEMPHIS (BP) —Trustees of before 1982. That plan promised
the Foreign Mission Board (FMB) missionaries a fixed monthly bene- ciation, died Dec. 20 after a long GREENVILLE, S.C.(ABP) —
addressed urgent missionary needs fit based on years of service, said battle with cancer. Funeral services Don Kirkland, associate editor of
around the world and accepted Carl W. Johnson, FMB vice presi- were held Dec. 22 at Forest Hill South Carolina’s Baptist
another agency’s good will offer to dent for finance, but it required the South Funeral Home in Memphis. Courier, was elected editor by the
assume responsibility for a mis- board to bear the investment risks Burbeck was a longtime resident newspaper's trustees Dec. 15. He
sionary retirement fund during their necessary to guarantee that ofOlive Branch. He is survived by will assume his new duties March
regular board meeting Dec. 11-13 promised benefitfor3,000retirees. his wife. 1, when the retirement of long-
in Memphis. In aproposal dated Dec. 1, 1995, time editor John Roberts takes
The trustee board alsopireiied the Annuity Board offered to D.L. Callendar of McComb effect. Kirkland, 52, has been a~
a worrisome decline in giving to, assume the plan’s $24 million lia- served Holmesville for almost nine member of the Courier’s staff for
Southern Baptist hunger and relief bility and an equal amount of years as pastor. He is now retired 21 years, first as assistant editor
projects overseas and appointed 38 investment assets — relieving the but is available for supply preach- and since 1983 as associate editor. ack Maroon was honored
missionaries for service in 20coun- FMB of future interest rate funding ing or as interim pastor. Call (601) pigba at First Church, Belmont,
tries around the world. risks. With the change, missionaries 684-3084. Greg Buchanan, harpist, will for 30 years of service as pastor.
The rapid growth of Southern under this plan will be eligible for be in concert at Faith Church, First Church presented him with a
Baptists’ worldwide missionary periodic benefit increases, including Prentiss Cox, professor and Starkville, on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. For book of letters and a cash gift in
force — now at 4,139 in more than a 5% increaseJan. 1, 1996. head of the Department of Biology further information, call the church the morning service. The church
130 countries — has created an Trustees alsoheard Southern at Mississippi College (MC), was at [phone]. also had an unveiling of Maroon’s
recently named College Science favorite scripture, Colossians 1:18,
urgent need for missionary housing Baptist giving to world hunger and ©
and:automobiles, said John W. relief has dropped dangerously low Teacher of.the Year by the Missis- Bryant M. Cummins, 78, for- inscribed permanently above the
White III, assistant ‘vice president at a time when needs and opportu- sippi Science Teachers’ Associa- mer_director of the Sunday School baptistery in his honor. His wife Fae
for overseas operations. The needs nities are greater than ever, said tion. The award, presented at the Department ofthe Mississippi Bap- is the associational WMU director.
are especially critical in Eastern Bill Bullington, vice president for group’s annual meeting in Biloxi tist Convention Board (MBCB),
Europe. Providentially, up to $10 overseas-services. on Nov. 3, recognizes Cox’s teach- died Dec. 27 of cancer at his home church architecture consultant, and
million to be freed from Hong Giving to Foreign Mission ing excellence and dedication to in Chesapeake, Va. Funeral ser- .on the staffs of First Church in
Kong forglobal capital needs could Board hunger and relief projects increasing students’ awareness of vices were held Dec. 30 in Jackson and Brookhaven. He is
help fill this gap. has been steadily declining for sev- science. Portsmouth, Va. The Owensboro, survived by his wife, Margaret:
Trustees also accepted a propos- eral years, and receipts for 1995 are Ky., native was a former resident daughter Ann of Chesapeake, Va.;
al to transfer to the Annuity Board running 15% below last year, David Miller, MC assistant of Clinton. He served as MBCB and son Craig ofMeridian.
professor of English, recently pub-
responsibility for the FMB’s pen- Bullington told trustees. The‘result
lished anew book, The Word Just for the Record
sion plan formissionaries appointed is only 31 of45 project requésts for
Made Flesh Made. Word: The
1995 could be funded — and those
Failure and Redemption of
a atonlyone-halfthe need.
Metaphor in Edward Taylor’s
The 1995 Lottie Moon goal is
Christographia. It deals with
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God’s servant Redeemer The supremacy of Christ Blessed by God
By David Mitchell By Clayton Littlejohn ByLinda Donnell
Isaiah 42 Colossians 1,2 Matthew 5

Isaiah42:1-4 introduces the first offourservant songs Paul began this letter with atypical salutation: he Whatdoes it mean to be a disciple ofChrist? Itgoes
(possibly five, including Isaiah 61:1-4) in the book. The introduced himself, his office (apostle), and the recipients farbeyondjust walking the aisle and announcing, “I am a
opinion ofmost scholars today is that Isaiah is the author ofhis letter. His purpose was to encourage the saints in Christian.” Jesus’ words encouraged a life very unlike the
ofall five. Fhese poems are unique in theirpresentation of Colossae to allow Christ supremacy in every areaofthe powerful religious figures ofthat day. This unit based on
the-servantofthe Lord. The primary purpose ofthese pas- life. He thanked the Colossian Christians fortheir faith in , the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5) challenges us to=
sages is todirect attention to the one who was tocome and Christ and their love forthe saints (1:3-8). : cover what true righteousness and “kingdomliving”ar
rescue the nation ofIsrael from its bondage. The Colossian believers werestaan Jesus isjust - all about.
God confirms hisServant. In verses 1-4, Isaiah intro- one ofmany emanations ofGod, and not really God in Jesus teaches his disciples (vv. 1-2).The end ofthe
duces us to the Servant by describing his characteristics, the flesh, according to the “gnostic” teachers (those in the precedingchapter(Matt. 4) tellsofthemany miraculous
but fails to specify his name. Five or more suggestions know). Paul wanted them — and us —to know the truth cures doneby Christ in Galilee. As the fame ofthese mira-
have been madeas towho the Servantis: theJewish peo- about Jesus, and how to allow him supremacy in the cles brought togetherahugecrowd,Jesus seized theoppor-
ple, Cyrus, the prophet himself, acollection ofprophets, believer’slife. , tunity to teachhis newly-chosen,disciples (andthe massof
a
and the Messiah. These servantpassages were understood Paul’s prayerfor theColossians: (1:9-14), First Paul peoplearound them). Howoftendo we see opportunities
by New Testament writers as prophesying Christ. In addi- prayed that Jesus would have supreme control ofthe and seizethe momenttoteach othersaboutChristandhis
tion, the New Téstamentgives strongevidence that the believer’s mind (1:9). Notice the pattern: “filled with the love?
Messiah is t6 whomthe passagesrefer. Matthew 7:17-20 knowledge ofhis will.” Paul wanted the saints “in the Jesus immediately capturedthecrowd’s attention with
putsthe whole mattertorest with adirectquote from Isa- know” about Christ’s perfect will fortheir lives; which his firstwords: “Blessedare....”Theterm“blessed” meant _
iah identifyingChrist as theone described. The purpose of leads to “spiritual wisdom” (how to manifest his perfect “divinejoyandperfecthappiness,” andthe people naturally
the introduction ofthe Servant was tocomfort the nation. will). Why? So the believerwould “walk worthy ofthe were eagerto know the source:ofthishappiness, as even
Today God’s call may come in many different ways. Lord” (reflect Christ-like character) (1:10) through bear- we mightbe today.
But it surely comes. Itcame to Samuel as a voice in the ing fruit. Christ-like fruit comes when Jesusis supreme Godblesseshisneedy people (vv.3-6). Itbecomes
night, to Moses in the form ofaburningbush, and toPaul in the mind, which leads to aChrist-like walk. immediatelyclearinreadingthese versesthat members of
in the form‘of ablinding light. There are some who say When the mind and the actions are right, then one will God’s kingdommustpossess an innerattitudeofneed. The
God no longer is in the calling business. However, as long be “strengthened with his power” (dunamis), from which phrase “poorin spirit” (v. 3) describesone whois aware of
as there is ministry tobedone, God will call servants. we get ourword “dynamite,” which gives the believer his needforGod’s loveandmercy and is completely will-
All Christians have been called to minister, some in “steadfastness,” (longsuffering) and“patience” ing togiveupself.Likewise, those who“mourn” (v. 4)hurt
full-time Christian service. Others may be called to minis- (endurance) to manifest Christ in any situation. These are forthe evil andinjustice in the worldand feel astrong nee_d
ter by teaching a Sunday School class or leading a rewarded by all the riches ofChrist: “inheritance ofthe forGod’s helpand comfort.
preschool choir. Those who are called to ministercan also saints in light” (1:12). This inheritance oflight frees us Verse 5 describeskingdom people as “meek.”The world
takecomfort in knowing that those whom God calls to from“the domain ofdarkness” (1:13)— Satan’s king- mightview theseas weakand spineless individuals whoare |
serve, he also supports and equips. - dom — by placing us in Christ’s “kingdomoflight,” pushed around. But meekness refers to the ability to submit
_ Characteristics oftheServant (vv. 2-4). This Servant through“redemption” (paying the price for somethinag), a toGod and his instructions.

message would be presented in an unusual manner. He by forgiving-our sin debt (1:14). The fourth innerattitude ofkingdom people is their
would not be loud or use angry words, but his teaching The supremacy ofChrist (1:15-23a). Paul rebuked intense desire to seekGod’s will fortheir lives and to
would be gentle, humble, and mild. He will tenderly care the heresy ofthe gnostics by revealing the truth about always look forGod’s perspective. Jesus described this as a
for those who are fragile, broken by sin. The idea is he Jesus and his relationship to God the Father. ' “hungerand thirst afterrighteousness” (v. 6). :
will not deepen the afflictions ofthose who are in sorrow. Jesus is “the image,” a perfect representation ofthe Who would think ofthe needy as happy? Yet, Jesus pro-
Those with penitent hearts he will affectionately embrace. “invisible God” (1:15). Jesus is “firstborn ofall cre- nounced his happiness forthe disciples who come before
Again in verse 3b, the same idea carries to the word ation.” This title doesn’t mean Jesus was created. He him with these attitudes ofneed. Ifyou think about it, one
“wick,” which denotes that which is small, thin, or feeble. wasn't. It means he is preeminent over all creation. Com- cannot pour water into a full bucket. Only after you pour
When the oil in the lamp is almost consumed, he will sup- pare this with Exodus 4:22, where Israel is referred to as out its contents can you refill it. In the same way, God can
plygrace as oil tethe wick to rekindle the flame. He will God’s “first-born son.” Israel was not the first nation cre- only fill us with his blessings ifwe empty our inner being
bring forthjustice and set up true religion. According to ated, but Israel is God’s chosen and preeminent nation. ofselfand its selfish attitudes.
his truth and grace he will bringjustice forjudgment. In Since Jesus created “all things... thrones, dominions, God blesses his servant people (vv. 7-10). While the
Verse 4. his purpose is fixed. He:will not fail. He will not rulers, and authorities”-(1:16-17; John 1:1-3), he ranks first four Beatitudes deal with the disciples’ relationships
become in his purposes like the wick or the reed. above them as their Creator: He is “the head ofthe body, with God, the last fourdeal with the implications ofthis
We need to understand the servant role in the church as the church,” because he is the first to be raised from the relationship on their interactions with others. Jesus taught
being one not for glory or recognition but to draw attention dead; to receive a glorified body, never to die again that the disciples ofGod will show compassion toward oth-
to the Savior. In studying the Servant’s method oftenderly (1:18, | Cor. 15, Rev. 1:18). ers (v. 7), will show sincerity and integrity in the world
carrying out his mission, we can be encouraged torelate to As the “fullness” ofGod (1:19), Jesus is complete in around them (v, 8), and will participate in a ministry ofrec-
others with tendercompassion. person, nature, and character; he-is not an emanation, but onctliation (v. 9). As these servantattitudes are exhibited,
Comfortin the Servant’scovenant (vv. 5-7). God God himself in the flesh. God promised his blessings.
speaks directly to the Servant through his prophetic oracle. Jesus truly deserves the supreme placein a believer's God blesses his persecuted people (vv. 10-12). Jesus
Verse 5 confirms God’s power and importance for all peo- life because he has reconciled thém to God by shedding did not teach that his disciples should seek outpersecution,
ple. Itis the God ofverse 5 who-calls the Servant to his his precious blood for their sins (1:20). The Colossian but ratherthat those who live the “kingdom life” would
task. The purpose ofthe Servant was to represent God’s believers were once “alienated” — non-participants in likely meet with conflict and face persecution from those
covenant — God’s promise to the nations — and bring the things ofGod — and“hostilein mind” —at enmity around them (vv. 10-11). But even in persecution, his fol-
light intotheirdarkness. It is the same God who created the or enemies ofGod (1:21). lowers could rejoice (v. 12). They could be assured in
heavens, spread out the earth, and gives breath to the peo- Yet, Jesus gave his life so they might be presented. knowing that God is in control and will win in theend
ple on itwho will also support those who are his ministers before God,“blameless” (without blemish), and “beyond (J Peter5:10).
today. God not only calls, but he also empowers. He not reproach” (free fromaccusation) (1:22). This happens by Have you found the true happiness promised by God to
only callsand empowers, but he promises to make his ser- believers continuing in the faith thatis “firmly estab- his disciples? How have you experienced the ereegt of
vants productive, lished” (settled) and“steadfast” (solid) “in the hope (evi- each ofthe Beatitudes?
God’scharge to the people (vy. 8-9). God reminds the dence) (Heb. 11:1) ofthe gospel” (1:23A). Donnellis a memberofFirst Church, Hattiesburg.
people that he is the only true God and will-not allow any Paul wrote that his life was a personal testimony
other to receive his praise. He identifies himselfas Jeho- (1:24-29) ofthe supremacy ofChristin his life, and that
vah, which means “essential existence.” This is the name he now “struggled” in prayer that the Colossians do the
that separates God from-idols. God refuses to allow idols to same (2:1-5).
receive praise for what he has accomplished. Is Christ supreme in. your life? Why don’t you write
_ In verse 9 he reminds the nation that the events in verse 5 out what it means for Christ to be Lord ofyour life?
havetaken place as history-past. The events in verses 1-4 Littlejohnis pastor ofIngram Church, Baldwyn.
and 6-7 will take place as history-future. Because the
events God predictedhave now been fulfilled, the nation
should have ample evidence to confide in him alone. God
had proven himselfto be God in past acts ofhistory and
would do so again through the Servant to come.
Mitchell is pastor of Van Winkle Church, Jackson. °
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with physical and spiritual needs

DCBC VOTES TO INCREASE.CPGIVING TO 29%: VIENNA,
By Janice Hudson
‘Va. (BP) — Messengers to the 119th annual session of the District of
Columbia Convention (DCBC) unanimously voted to raise the Cooper-
The sea of eager faces with dentist who accompanied us, Ralph White.
ative Program portion shared with the Southern Baptist Convention
plaintive brown eyes that greeted treated 403 patients, pulling 831 All week we had been keenly
from 27% to 29%. Convention leaders hailed upward movement in total
us in the dusky twilight upon our teeth, and sealing 14 teeth of six aware ofthe language and cultural
missions giving. They pointed out that, despite the organization’s con-
arrival at LaVenta, Honduras, on children. barriers separating us from the
tinued budget struggles, this increase stands out in contrast to the
that Sunday evening made the ‘There were many meaningful people of LaVenta, but‘as we
decrease among larger conventions. The DCBC has set a long range
long, tiring trip seem worthwhile. experiences during those three joined hands for the final song
_goal that calls for steady increase in missions. giving beyond the con-
Thisis why we were there! days, but probably none more that night, the common bond of
vention’s expenses with a goal of40% by the year 2000. This commit-
How long had they been wait- touching than the young boy who the love ofJesus Christ was more
ment, in terms of finances and sacrificial service, represents another
ing? was brought in with a handmade evident than any differences.
way the covenanting churches wil] Seek the Peace of the City,” this
Withdarkness rapidly descend- shawl covering his head, shielding Boxes of school supplies were
r year’s overall theme for the November meeting at Vienna Church. Jere
a ing and only a generator to pro- us from the gross lesions which presented to the teacher of the
Allen, executive director/minister, and other speakers, urged all DCBC
vide intermittent lights, wequick- will eventually take his life. school which had served as our
Baptists to enmesh themselves in the life of metropolitan Washington.
ly set up camp, ate our supper, Our medical team could do lit- temporary home.
The convention has made a conscious shift in focus to becoming an
and held a briefworship service. tle more than alleviate some ofthe Through an interpreter, she
energy field that enables the work of individual churches, he said.
Although we had tried to pain and show love and concern expressed her gratitude to Parker
absorb the magnificent mountain to his parents who accompanied Memorial Church in Anniston,
PREFERRED RISK PRODUCES VIDEO TO WARN TEENS:
scenery as we traveled more than him. we -Ala., for providing these educa-
WESTDES MOINES, IA — “We are afamilyfighting drug andalcohol
six hours from the capital city of In response to an appeal from tional tools for the childrenof-
abuse. This video is an important new tool in that battle,” said David
Tegucigalpa, we could not fully her husband, our doctor and nurse LaVenta.
Poe, vicepresident and executiveproducerof“The Bottle,” the compa-
appreciate the beauty of LaVenta made a “house call” to see a A week of ministry was end-
ny ’s newest video to help stop teensfrom drinking and driving. Pre-
until the break ofday on’Monday. woman whose leg was:so severely ing. We had donea lot in a short
ferred Risk Mutual, a member of Preferred Risk Financial, Inc., was
Only then did we fully realize infected they first thought it periodoftime.
founded in 1947 by nondrinkers, for nondrinkers. Part ofits corporate
that we were nestled ina little would require amputation. Was itenough? ©
mission is battling drug and alcohol abuse. It helps support Mothers
flatlands. valley in the midst of However, after several. inci- There. were so many needs in
Against Drunk Driving, Students Against Driving Drunk, and othersim-
majestic mountain peaks. Con- sions into dead tissue, they were which our accomplishments
ilar groups. “The Bottle,” a’15-minute color video, wasfilmed in local
trasting shades of green grass and able to restore circulation and seemed to barely make a dent, but
high schools andfollows one day in thelife ofa vodka bottle — show-
trees were punctuated by. vertical treat the patient, referring her to ‘aS missionary Russell Patterson
ing the lives it destroys.
cornfields up the sides ofthe steep the nearest hospital some two reminded us, “seeds” are what
mountains. hours away for follow-up. we’re all about.
VINEYARD ASSOCIATION KICKS OUT TORONTO
Banana and plantain groves, Of the 700 children attending We plant the seed, the harvest
CHURCH: ANAHEIM, Calif. (ABP) — The Toronto church which
and coffee plants were growing in Bible School, 126 said the prayer belongs to God.
attracted world attention with its so-called “laughing revival” has been .
the shade of the taller tropicat to-accept Jesus Christ-as their Thepeople ofLaVenta gave us
kicked out of the Association of Vineyard Churches for its emphasis on
trees — all thriving on the rich Savior. a special gift, also.
“exotic” phenomena. The Toronto Airport Vineyard claims 600,000
dark soil ofLaVenta. Looking freshly scrubbed and Through their lives of quiet
people have attended a revival which broke out in the church in January
In the midst ofall this splendor w eir “Sunday best,” contentment, we learned that peo-
1994, including 20,000 Christian leaders and 200,000 visitors from vir-
of creation, the small adobe th always smil- plewho have very little materially
- tually every country and denomination--“fhe-révihvaaksbecome contro-
homes with sparse or no furnish- in suanyey id the singing led can be happy and productive by
versial, evea in the Vineyard Association, over reports of worshipers
ings seemed even more primitive. by one of our interpreters, and creatively using whatever
becoming “drunk” in the Spirit, laughing uncontrollably, or, in some
Unfenced horses, oxen, burrows, were so thrilled with the simple resources they have to the fullest.
cases, roaring like lions. The phenomenon has been carried to churches
dogs, and chickens roamed freely.” crayons and coloring books given Can you and I learn to do the
scattéred worldwide,and even was blamed asa factorin the recentfiring
A stark gray concrete block to them. Even a plastic bag or an same?
of a Southern Baptist missionary in Singapore. Recently the Vineyard
church sat in the center of a field empty water bottle were treasures For more information on the
association, based in Anaheim, Calif., expelled the Toronto congrega-
awaiting addition of the roof, tothem. Mississippi partnership projects,
tion,sayingit had moved beyond the association’s view that the purpose
another partofour mission there. How would North American contact Bill Hardy, partnership
of renewal is to equip, train, and release people.“The Toronto Vineyard
Worship services were held in children respond to these simple coordinator for the Mississippi
has crossed a line, putting more emphasis on “being touched by the Holy
a stable which had been construct- ° pleasures? Baptist Convention Board, P.O.
Spirit” than on equipping, which is treated as “incidental or non-exis-
ed of tree limbs and a thatched - Worship services were held Box 530,-Jackson, MS 39205-
tent,” association leaders wrote in a Dec. 8 letterto Vineyard pastors.
+ roofwith crude benches providing several times a day with our pas- 0530. Telephone: [phone],
limited seating. Curiosity seekers, tor leading, assisted by the pastor or toll-free outside Jackson (800)
INTERCEDE FOR CUBA’S BAPTISTS, SAY RETIRED FMB.
as well as worshipers, gathered to of the local church andanational 748-1651.
MISSIONARIES: HAVANA (BP) — Cuban Baptists’ greatest need is
see what.these North American interpreter. Hudson is a member ofPark-
for the prayers oftheir Baptist brethren in the UnitedStates. That’s the
“gringos” were doing. Seven professions offaith were er Memorial Church in Annis-
impression brought back by retired Foreign Mission Board missionar-
Hungry insects radiated around made during the week. ton, Ala., which has made sever-
ies Charles andJean Allen of Wilmington, N.C., who spent 15 days in
-the sparse lights provided by our Doesn’tevenone make ourtrip al mission trips under the spon-
the island nation, invited by the Western Baptist Convention Seminary
generator. Odors common to a a success? sorship of the Mississippi/Hon-
in Havana. Every church the Allens attended wasfull. “There is a real
stable were sometimes apparent. The climax of our week was duras Partnership.
spiritual renewal in Cuba,” CharlesAllen said. About 12,000 members
Could this resemble the setting the final worship service on
worship in the 136 churches ofthe Western convention, related to cen-
in which ourLordwas born?. Wednesday night when we all
tury-old Southern Baptist missionwork, During the last three years the
When we awoke early on Mon-. gathered in the new church build-
convention has expanded by 21 churches. But rapid growth has left a
day morning, long lines of people ing, complete with tiled roof —
shortage of pastors — 51 shy of the number ofchurches. “T-think the
were already waiting in the hot thanks to ourconstruction team.
biggest need they have is prayer,” said Allen: “They need prayerfor
sun to register for the free medical Generator-powered lights
pastors.”
and,dental services we came to gleamed against the new roof. The
provide. pastor of the church welcomed

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proper diagnosis and prescribing Team captain Herbert Cun- 0,
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learned that a touch and a smile letter to the church at LaVenta x
‘ nea This week's clue: Oequals D. meant the same in any language. from the home church, presenting Bo
There were 5,814 prescriptions them with an altar Bible and-sev-
Have fun with cryptography and exercise your Bible knowledge. A King filled by the pharmacy and 275 eral New Testaments.
James Version Bible versehas been encoded by letter substitution. Thesame eyeglasses fitted, allowing us to A special touch was the pre-
etter is substituted throughout thepuzzle. Solveby trialanderror. Answer meet some ofthe physical needs. sentation of a beautiful wooden
tolast week'spuzzle: John Five: Fwenty. In our dental clinic, our two altar cross lovingly made for the
dentists, along with a Honduran LaVenta church by team member