READER'S EXCHANGE

 

I am a new reader, thanks to a dear friend who sent me a subscription as a gift. There is only one thing wrong with your publication. I can’t lay it down until I have read it completely. The articles are the kind “you can get your teeth into.” Am so happy to have found you.—Neligh, Nebraska

(We discover a lot of new friends this way that we would never have made contact with otherwise. Most all of you have as many as three acquaintances who might appreciate reading this journal. Why not give them a chance? When you renew your sub, you can send us three other names, all four for only 12.00 for the year. This is one thing that nearly anyone can do, and it may accomplish more than you realize.—Ed.)

I grew up in West Virginia near old Bethany at New Cumberland, where I was ordained 55 years ago. I never heard of the instrumental division until I got to Johnson Bible College. It sent me for a row of stumps. After a lot of reading on the subject I decided it was a matter of the poor churches against the wealthy ones. There were plenty of poor churches in those days.— R. B. McDonald, Box 27, Prairie City, Ia.

For several years my thoughts have been in the direction which you so beautifully express in Restoration Review. There are many in the Church of Christ who are leaning in this direction but do not realize that others are thinking too!—Welch Noblet, 7014 Igou Gap Rd., Chattanooga, Tn.

The political situation in Guatemala continues to be lots better than it was before the coup. The new government has a lot of former officials in jail. Mt. Chicon in Mexico spewed out ash that reached us. Our sun was blotted out one day. The poor cattle had to eat already dry grass. Our rain barrels are empty but we have a little water in a shallow well that we boil for drinking.—J. C. and Mim Reed, Flores, Peten, Guatemala.

It is amazing how far we have strayed from the original goals and spirit of the noble saints who set out to unite the Christians among all the sects in the last century. You are performing a valuable service by informing those who live among legalistic churches of the growing number of disciples who are learning the joy of being free in Christ.—Stan Daulton, Peoria, IL.

Even though I am not an “official” member fo the Restoration movement (or “Reformation” as you say in your history book), I am in hearty agreement with its spirit and principles. I see a lot of parallels between this movement and the early days of the Assemblies of God in which I minister.—Timothy B. Cremeens, Springfield, Oh.

I very much appreciate the articles in Restoration Review. It truly is a breath of fresh air in our sectarian world. I always read it as soon as it comes, without putting it down. Thank you and may the Lord continue to bless and use you.—Jesse Ireton, Rt. 1, Shirley, In.