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It is probable that one of the most interesting cassettes I have made contains two talks. On one side is a discussion of the question, “Is Oak Hill Chapel Charismatic?” I think you might be surprised at the answer since Oak Hill Chapel is where Nell and I attend. On the other side is “Adventures in Brotherhood” which a lot of folk have said is the best thing I have ever produced. You can secure the tape for $2.50 by writing to T. N. Ratliff, 9729 Calumet Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 6313 7. He will also send you a list of my 36 talks on the book of Revelation in which I deal with it verse by verse … One of the highlights of this autumn season was the Prairie Young Peoples Association meeting in Calgary, Alberta in October. There were about 550 high school young people present for the occasion and it was my privilege to speak to them three times and to hold an open forum with their adult sponsors. I remained to speak at Cambrian Heights Church of Christ where Allan Dunbar is doing a rather masterful job with the assistance of a great group of saints … My meeting with the brethren at Colonial Heights Church of Christ in Hampton, Virginia was also a genuinely pleasurable experience. The daily open forums were especially productive and I came away feeling that God had blessed us all … Since this requires preparation in advance I am writing it on the eve of my departure for Indianapolis where I am to be the speaker at the Indiana State Youth Convention with many hundreds of teen-agers enrolled. It is the kind of thing I like to do and I thank the Father for the opportunity … The pre-Thanksgiving meeting at Franor Avenue in Alton, Illinois was the largest in recent years and provided an excellent opportunity to speak on the theme “Twentieth Century Pilgrims.” I sought to make those present aware of the transitoriness of our situation upon earth … Nell has sent out 918 free books thus far in 1977, all of them to college students who have written to request them. It is not too late for those in college to ask for a copy of my book “One in Christ” which will be sent without cost. The request must be sent personally and must make mention of the college where enrolled. There are less than 200 copies remaining. The address is at the close of this article … One of the highlights of this coming season will be the meeting at Scottdale Church of Christ, March 8-10. All kinds of interesting discussions are planned. You can secure information by contacting Robert W. Chambers, 215 North Chestnut, Scottdale, Pennsylvania 15683 … I am also looking forward to being the speaker at the Ohio State Youth Rally to be held in Canton, April 7, 8 … The following week will find me at Puget Sound College of the Bible in Seattle, Washington. The dates are April 12-14 … On April 21 I will speak at the Junior-Senior Banquet at Johnson Bible College, Kimberlin Heights, Tennesee. It is always a blessing to me to be where Ashley S. Johnson had his dream and labored to bring it to fruition … Those who are interested in cassettes of my talks on the west coast should note that the brother who produces these has moved. You may secure a list of the tapes by sending a large stamped self-addressed envelope to Vernon H. Woods, P.O. Box 319, Turner, Oregon 97392 … Copies of “The Authority Totem” may be had from us at the rate of ten for one dollar. This is a kind of stirring indictment of the sectarian attitude culminating in division within the Churches of Christ. —W. Carl Ketcherside, 139 Signal Hill Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63121