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The annual Hartford Forum will be Dec. 28-29 at the Church of Christ, 137 E. Maple St., Hartford, Illinois, across from St. Louis. It is “a gathering of free men in Christ for exploration of 20th century problems related to the fellowship of the Spirit.” This annual affair has been in the forefront of the current unity movement. Topics for discussion include the nature of women’s work in the church, the grounds for exclusion from fellowship, the nature of worship, “Jesus people” and how church should respond to them, and interracial marriage. Speakers are Harold Key, Wayne Hall, Grayson Ensign, Leon Fancher, Charles Holt, Boyce Mouton, Kirk Prine, Roy Weece, Hoy Ledbetter, and Leroy Garrett. Carl Ketcherside, president over the sessions. Write Berdell McCann, 127 Donna Dr., Hartford, II. 62048, or call 618-254-6454 for housing information.

The Preachers Workshop at ACC this time around will be Jan. 8-10. Subjects include the Sunday School question, church cooperation, pacifism, miracles, fellowship, social drinking, the Holy Spirit in life of Christians, and abortion. Gene Shelburne, Reuel Lemmons, Cecil Willis, Don Finton, Frank Pack, Roy Lanier, John Scott, Harold Hazelip, Carl Ketcherside, and Leroy Garrett are among the speakers. The restriction of preachers only is taken seriously, but each is free to decide for himself if he is a preacher. Write to J. D. Thomas, ACC Station 7868, Abilene 79601 for information booklet.

Signals from the Bible is a weighty little volume for only 1.95. It approaches the scriptures by studying some of its key terms, such as truth, sin, justice, heaven. Along the way it opens windows, giving us signals for deeper understanding. What does Psalms 119:25 mean by “My soul cleaves to the dust”? The Dutch author of Signals shows that it means “I am just as good as dead.” He stresses the point that New Testament writers looked to the Old Testament as their scripture, and so the New must always be interpreted in light of the Old. He is sharp with words, showing for instance that kindness in the Bible means loyalty to a person.