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The magazine Word From Heaven in its April and May issues is carrying the talk made by Russell Boatman at the discussion on unity and fellowship at Hartford, Illinois, December 27, 28. The article is entitled "The Sin of Division" and is a word study by Bro. Boatman, who is Dean of St. Louis Christian College. The address of the magazine is P.O. Box 186, Jasper, Missouri..... Vernon Hurst reports 12 added to the congregation of saints with which he labors at Albuquerque, New Mexico, since he moved there.... Herman Gower labored with the brethren in Farmington, New Mexico, for one week in the first part of April.... James Mabery conducted a series of meetings at 3402 Franor Street, Alton, Illinois, April 21-26.... Elmer and Ruby Scott celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Compton, California, April 7.... If you wish to subscribe for The Scripture Standard published by our brethren in Great Britain, send $1.50 for a year's subscription, and we will forward it for you. Make your check payable to MISSION MESSENGER but be sure to mark it "For Scripture Standard.".... The congregation in Eastwood, England, held their 9th anniversary services on May 5 and 6, with Edward Jess of Dalmellington, Scotland, and H. Davidson, of Kilbride, Scotland, as speakers.... The Midland Churches of Christ (England) held a united gospel meeting in the Town Hall at Ilkeston, May 18, with C. P. Slate as speaker.... We regret to chronicle the death of Ray Gastineau, Bonne Terre, Missouri, April 7.... Lou and Marie Flory, Riverside, California, have a baby girl, Melinda Sue, born March 26.... Herb and Marilyn Hatfield, Juarez, Mexico, have a son, David Michael, born March 24.... Brethren from the non-instrument congregation at Hillsboro, Ohio, and brethren from the instrumental congregation at Russellville, Ohio have announced four meetings, two to be held at each place, for the purpose of establishing communication, restating the things that divide, and study of the issues in love. We commend all from the various segments who thus attempt to repair the lines of communication that have broken down, and we pray for all such attempts.... The editor will speak at the North American Christian Convention, Long Beach, California, on June 27.... Please remember the week of study at Dallas, Texas, June 30 to July 7. Leroy Garrett, Darrell Bolin, W. Carl Ketcherside, and others will be present for the teaching program. It is anticipated that the brethren will be in attendance from many segments of the restoration movement.... Arrangements have been made for Howard Short, Harold Key, Don DeWelt, and W. Carl Ketcherside, to meet in a forum discussion at Rolla, Missouri, November 16. For information contact Martin Mitchum, P. O. Box 69, Rolla.... Dean R. Garrison, P. O. Box 103, Farmington, New Mexico, who edits The Christian Youth, announces publication plans for another year, during which assessment will be made of the value of the journal in contemporary life. This is a good publication and deserves to continue.... Bernie Crum reports one immersed at Flat River, Missouri, April 6. He began a series of meetings at Ellington, Missouri, April 8, with excellent crowds. Several have been added as we write this.... Brother Crum will start a meeting at Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, May 5, and another at Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 23.... Bob Duncan was with the congregation at Holliday, Illinois, on March 24 and Harold Shasteen, on April 7. We regret to announce the death of little Crystal Lynn, daughter of
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