READER'S EXCHANGE

 

In our travels we see bright signs of many who are disenchanted with self-serving traditions focused merely on personal preference or long held opinions. Many are breaking out of molds others have placed them in, and we notice great growth and joy in their lives.—Curtis and Carole Lloyd, Grand Ledge, Michigan

Raccoon John Smith converted my great, great, great grandmother in Kentucky when he preached at a little Baptist church. My family moved to Missouri and this distant grandmother and her slave are shown together as members of the same Church of Christ.—Mrs. Marshall Hardy, Arlington, Texas.

When I read of your plans to phase out your paper I had almost the same feeling in the pit of my stomach that I had when I was told of my brother Carl’s death. Your articles have been out of this world in provoking people to think and in creating the right attitude toward other believers.—Paul Ketcherside, Nowata, Oklahoma

I just listened to a tape on your presentation on ecumenism at the Central Church of Christ in Irving, Tx. It reminded me of what Carl Ketcherside said about Jesus’ prayer for unity, “It is significant to note that He did not pray that we would be evangelistic, or generous, or courageous, or holy. . . only that we would be united.” More and more I am convinced that this is what God wants me to do—to pray, work, and speak for unity among His people.—Doug Hale, Portales, New Mexico

There are about two dozens factions in Churches of Christ. Each thinks it constitutes the one faithful and true Body of Christ, while the others are in error. To be in fellowship with any of these it is not enough to be a baptized believer, for one must also follow the legalistic creed of that particular faction.—J. James Albert, Box 811, Corcoran, Ca. 93212

(This is a sample of what this brother says in his “California Letter,” which you may receive without charge by writing to him. He is himself of the non-class, one-cup Churches of Christ.—Editor)