OFFICE NOTES

 

Dave Sullins (1031 Stuart Dr., Amarillo, Tx. 79104, 806-373-9150) writes of Carl Ketcherside coming to his congregation, May 1 5-17, to both speak and share in open forums. You can write Dave for further information. This is of added significance since Dave’s congregation is of the non-class persuasion.

Mrs. Linda Adams (524 Ridgecrest Rd., Edmond, OK. 73034) is concerned for her friend who is partially disabled due to a brain tumor. The young lady’s mind and speech are intact and she is able to do some work, but Linda feels that she needs moral support and friendship, part of which might come through correspondence. She is also hopeful that someone might read this who is qualified to counsel with her friend, or knows of some organization dedicated to helping such ones. The girl has a master’s degree in library science and is presently employed in library work for the blind, but she needs support that only Christian love can bring. Write Linda if you would like to make the contact for Jesus’ sake.

Dwain Evans of Houston, who has long been closely acquainted with Camp Shiloh, says this is the most deserving work of its kind among Churches of Christ. Dr. Robert Whitaker of the social work department at ACC has also hailed it as the most effective he has ever seen. Much of its work is with poor blacks from the ghettoes of New York, whose servants are young whites from Texas and Tennessee churches, who themselves have quite an experience. If you are looking for an appropriate place to use some of the Lord’s wealth, we suggest you investigate Camp Shiloh by sending for their story. Address: Shiloh, Inc., Box 627, Mendham, N.J. 07945.

Some paperbacks by John R. W. Stott are especially worthwhile, highly recommended: Your Mind Matters (.95), Guard the Gospel (1 .95), Only One Way (2.25). Basic Introduction to the New Testament (1 .50), Men Made New (1.50), One People (1.50), and Christ the Controversialist (2.50). You would do well to have these inexpensive volumes, for they are highly readable and informative, and extremely valuable to the restoration mind.

Barclay’s new volume, Daily Celebration, has a few paragraphs of down-home talk about life and values for every day in the year, but you will find yourself ignoring the calendar and reading on and on. But then you can start over, for it is just that meaningful. 5.95 in hardback only.

The 9th Annual Unity Forum will be held in Nashville, July 4-6, in the chapel of Scarritt College. This is in the heart of the university complex of Vanderbilt-Peabody and within walking distance of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, where a guided tour is planned. Rooms can be had at Scarritt for only 5.00 per night per person. This is ideal vacation talk for concerned Christians, and we hope you’ll plan to be with us. Program and participants will be announced later but you can get any information by writing to Stanley Hime, 1 225 Lone Oak Rd., Nashville 3721 5, or calling him at 615-297-5043.

The editors of Living for Jesus (Box 103, Farmington, N. M. 87401) would like to send 100 of our readers sample copies of their publication. It is for children, well illustrated and relevant. We urge you to write for this and look it over, for it could well be used in the home or congregation.

The Christian, the main organ of the Disciples of Christ, has changed its name and format for 1974. It is now The Disciple, and it continues a tradition that dates back to the time when Campbell still lived, known then as Gospel Echo (1863). Dr. Kenneth Teegarden is the new president and general minister of the restructured church. In an interview with The Disciple he identified the issues facing the Disciples as: world order, justice and peace, evangelism and renewal, leadership, reconciliation, and ecumenical involvement. The inclusion of evangelism is noteworthy, for some leading Disciples have long complained that they have largely ignored this part of the church’s mission.

President McCord of Princeton Seminary (Presbyterian), in writing to his fellow-ministers, said: “There is a fresh wind blowing through the Church today, and I am convinced it is the wind of the Spirit. Its effect can be seen in renewed lives and awakened congregations.” He identifies the changes taking place as the recovery of transcendence, a new evangelism that aims to change persons and structures, the discovery of Christ as more human and therefore more divine, and a ministry that is concerned for the whole of life. He believes the changes are for real and should not be interpreted as a “back to God and to Adam Smith” movement.

Fellowship, published by a joint committee of Disciples, Christian Church brethren, and concerned ones in Churches of Christ, has now issued its third number, including an article by Warren Lewis on Must the Charismatic Movement Be Divisive? You may subscribe for 2.00 (clubs of 5 or more, 1.00 each) by writing to Fellowship, 1699 Court St., NE, Salem, OR 97301.