DOWN HOME with CARL

 

On May 1, Nell sent out the 285th free copy of my book The Parable of Telstar and Other Talks, to a student at Harding College. There are only 70 copies left and one will be sent to any student enrolled in a college or university, upon request, and without charge. The book must be personally requested and the student must give the name of the college where enrolled. Send to my address at the close of this article. We appreciate a great deal the many letters received telling us that you enjoy reading the story of my life. It isn’t that interesting but it is the only life I have had so there isn’t too much of a choice … If you can spare $2.50 I wish you would send that amount to T. N. Ratliff, 9729 Calumet Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 631 37, and have him send you the cassette containing my two messages entitled, “What is Faith?” and “What is Justification?” I would like to have you hear them and share them with others who will listen. … The series of articles entitled “The Word Abused” as written by Leroy in each issue of this paper is very important and should be kept for future reference … I am traveling almost every week, and wherever I go I find men and women who are disillusioned with the legalistic stance into which the congregations have been seduced. That there are hundreds who are starting to think for themselves is apparent from the frantic efforts of self-appointed “brotherhood regulators” who are trying to “hold the line” against defection from the traditions of men which have handicapped us so seriously. … almost 1800 teen age young people were present for the age young people were present for the convention held at Columbus, Ohio. It was my privilege to speak twice to the group and we had a great time … The series of addresses at Mineral Ridge, Ohio, attracted excellent audiences each night with an average of 76 persons present for the morning forum sessions … There are still copies of our last bound issue of Mission Messenger available under the title “One in Christ.” This clothbound volume of 192 pages, fully indexed, has a dust jacket containing a picture of Nell and myself. The book is only $3.50 and can be ordered from us at the address below … August 6,7 I am scheduled to speak at the Men’s Clinic, in Bluefield, West Virginia; August 18-20 I will be with First Christian Church, Burnside, Illinois; September 3-6 I am scheduled at Featherstone Camp, Lakeside, California; September 15 - 17 at Springs Valley Church of Christ, French Lick, Indiana; and September 19 - October 1 at Austin, Minnesota. We hope to see you at one of these places … Leroy, it is great of you to allow me this space to tell about what is happening. —W. Carl Ketcherside, 139 Signal Hill Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63121.