READER'S EXCHANGE

 

As for general intents of this church and myself personally, I believe we all strongly desire to remedy some of the bad feelings and non-productive impasses that have been created here by a theology of exclusivism and self-generated righteousness. The world is not so foolish as to misunderstand. Indeed, the shrinking influence of our movement is due to the fact that they do understand and right reject the unchristian attitudes and thinking we have been doing. - Robert Barkley, Community Church of Christ, Brownwood, TX.

My hope is that by 2009 we can have all the Christian Churches meet together in Pittsburgh. Together we stand, divided we fall. -Larry Toney, First Christian Church (Disciples), New Kensington, PA.

(Larry is bicentennial-minded. The year 2009 will be the bicentennial year for the publication of Thomas Campbell's Declaration and Address. In 1909 the gathering in Pittsburgh was one of the most significant in our history. My hope is that by 2009 we will have all accepted each other as equals on the basis of the Lordship of Christ, thus making sectarianism among us a thing of the past. And we don't have to wait until 2009 for that. In that year let us be able to say that we have at last understood and acted upon the great principles of unity set forth by Thomas Campbell in 1809. -Ed.)

Though one memorize the whole Bible end believed it to be inspired and inerrant, he might still be lost. Yet another may never have seen a Bible but only heard the gospel preached, and be committed to Jesus Christ as Lord of his life, and be saved. -Harold Fox, Edgar, NE.

When I read in Roger Woodward's unity presentation that there is a revolution going on, I said, Hallelujah! -Edna Stapleton, Terre Haute, IN.

For many years I have noticed that when we have a series of gospel meetings that our preachers take up most of the time justifying our position on name, instrumental music, and the like, and they hardly ever get around to preaching Jesus to the lost world. So it is with our radio programs. The apostles preached Christ and him crucified. What do you suppose the result might be if all our preachers did likewise? -Missouri (Name withheld)

My family and I will be returning to Kenya this year, God willing, sponsored by both Churches of Christ and Christian Churches. For more than 27 years I have had the unity of our divided fellowships on my heart. Now, at last, I pray that I may have a small part in bringing that unity about both in Kenya and with those who support our mission. I would appreciate hearing from any churches or individuals who might be sympathetic. I am finding warm reception from Christian Churches, but Churches of Christ, even when they are in favor of what we are attempting, are reluctant to help us. They fear "the brotherhood." I especially need the support of a few brave Churches of Christ. -James Moore, 7886 NW 40th, Bethany, OK 73008, (40S) 495-3575.

Chester Woodhall and his daughter were recently videotaping some outdoor scenes for Television Zambia. Since there is presently a crocodile epidemic in Zambia, they kept an eye out for any sign of those critters. Then came a green snake slithering across the set during the recording. The Woodhalls do a lot of radio and TV programs but snakes do not normally attend! -Angela Woodhall, Box 22297, Kitwe, Zambia.