UNUSUAL GATHERING IN DALLAS

Wynnewood Christian Chapel, 2303 S. Tyler, Dallas, Texas will be the location for one of the most unique gatherings in the history of the disciples in Texas. The dates are June 30 through July 5.

It is different in that it will be a gathering of brethren from many parts of the Church of Church-Christian Church brotherhood. Several of the Church of Christ groups, including premillennial, non-Sunday School, one-cup, both anti and pro Herald of Truth persuasions, will be represented, and both the liberal and conservative wings of the Christian Church. Let this be considered an invitation to all brethren of the Restoration Movement to attend and take part.

Another unique feature is that everyone who desires can share in the discussions as long as time permits. The meetings will not only be free and open, but they will be orderly and peaceful. The over-riding principle of the forum is “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

It seldom happens among us that we can sit down together as brethren and discuss ways of peace without rancor. At this forum brethren will be together who previously have hardly felt free even to acknowledge each other as brother. We anticipate a glorious, Christ-centered gathering.

Some of the subjects to be discussed are: What is the Unity We Seek?, The Nature of Christian Fellowship, Premillennial Churches and their Concern for Unity, Who is my Brother?, Unity of the Saints and the Problem of Institutionalism, The Holy Spirit and the Fellowship of the Saints, Neglected Factors in Our Efforts to Achieve Oneness, Agape and the Problem of Division.

Speakers and panelists include Carl Ketcherside, Editor of Mission Messenger, St. Louis, Mo.; Carl Spain, Professor at Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas; Robert Meyers, Professor at Friends University, Wichita, Kan.; Leroy Garrett, Professor at Texas Women’s University, Demon, Texas; Bryan Vinson. Evangelist of Church of Christ, Longview, Texas; Jack Holt, Minister of Forest Lane Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas; Carroll Wrinkle, Building Contractor, Tyler, Texas. Dr. Horace Wood, Dentist, Dallas, Texas; Darrell Bolin, Evangelist, Lock Haven, Pa.

As this goes to press the above list is not complete. There will be others. Please understand, however, that anyone present will have opportunity to share in the exchange of ideas, irrespective of his doctrinal point of view. The program is arranged with such dialogue in mind.

Sessions are at 6 p.m. June 30; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 1 and 2; and 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 3, 4, and 5. A very cordial invitation is extended to all.