READER'S EXCHANGE

 

The things you and brother Ketcherside advocated in the 50’s concerning the preacher arrangement in the church are actually being encouraged in some prominent places today.—Mack Rife, Richlands, Va.

I want to say a word about infant dedication. The Sunday following the birth of our grandson, the minister took him and held him up so that all could see him. He talked about our responsibility toward the little one, both the parents and the church. He then prayed for God’s blessings on our baby and on us that we might not shirk our responsibility. We know it was not necessary for him to do that, but it was a precious moment, and I know it made our kids feel their responsibility in a special kind of way. I’d like to see more of this kind of thing in our churches, for anything that shows love and caring is good.—Russell and Rose Temple, Wallowa, Or.

It’s comforting to know there are others out there from our background who know what it means to be free in Jesus. However, it is discouraging when you see your brothers and sisters in the “party” so closed minded. You want to open their eyes spiritually but I realize only God can do that as He did with me. Then sometimes I become disappointed in myself that I find myself almost binding on them (in myself) the freedom I experience.—Joe and Sharron Littlejohn, Wynne, Ar.