Do not forget the Second Annual Unity Forum
which will be conducted at Milligan College (Tennessee) June
23-26, in conjunction, with the Milligan College Centennial. This
will be a noteworthy event.... David R. Reagan, Visiting
Professor of International Relations at the University of the
Philippines, had a feature article on "Christianity and
Communism" in the Philippines Free Press Magazine.... We
congratulate the University Christian Center, P. 0. Box 191,
Corvallis, Oregon 37330, for their efforts to present "Christ on
Today's Campus" at Oregon State University. The brochure entitled
"The Search For Meaning" is especially attractive.... Henry
Boren, who is in the History Department of the University of
South Carolina, has been chosen to visit Israel and help in an
archaeological dig at Arad, a few miles from the Dead Sea.
Following this, Henry and Martha will live in Rome for the next
academic year, while he works on a numismatic project as the
result of a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities.... At the summer conference of Project Challenge, to
be held at Camp Cedar Crest, in California, September 4-9, the
featured speaker will be Douglas Dickey, campus minister at
Purdue University. Logan Fox will present the morning devotional
session, while Frank Pack, Alger Fitch, Gary Freeman, and James
S. McKowen will share the morning Platform Hour.... Lee Keesling
is working with the Rehabilitation Center for Alcoholics under
sponsorship of the Department of Public Health, for the District
of Columbia.... Bob Duncan, Associate Professor of English at
Illinois State University, spoke at two meetings at Bismarck,
Missouri, April 23, in conjunction with the opening of their new
meetinghouse.... Dean R. Garrison, Farmington, New Mexico, has
been selected to participate in an intensive program which will
lead to an MS degree in Counseling and Guidance, He will do his
work with the Experienced Teacher Fellowship Program at Indiana
State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.... We have just finished
reading "Alexander Campbell and His New Version," by Cecil K.
Thomas. This is one of the most interesting books we have read
lately. We can mail you one upon order for only $1.75, and it is
worth much more than that.... Our sympathy is extended to Dr.
Mike Jones, of the U. S. Naval Hospital, in Philadelphia, whose
father died of a heart attack while delivering an address to the
Chamber of Commerce, at his hometown in Winters, Texas.... We
congratulate Nels and Marge Turnquist, Des Moines, Iowa, on the
birth of their son, Todd.... Harold Key, of Central Church of
Christ, Saint Louis, Missouri, taped interviews with eleven
clergymen representing various faiths, and these were used as a
part of "Operation Understanding" by the ladies of the
congregation in their meetings. These sisters prepared a luncheon
for those who had participated and it was attended by a Jewish
rabbi, two Catholic priests, the president of the Metropolitan
Church Federation, and other Protestant ministers. Harold
presided over an informal meeting in which he briefly explained
the aims of the congregation of saints.... An important forum
will be held in Dallas, Texas, September 7-9, which will bring
together brethren from various segments of the restoration
movement for discussion as free men in Christ, of the problem of
disunity and related matters. Information may be secured by
writing to Leroy Garrett, 1201 Windsor Drive, Denton, Texas
76201.... Have you read Commentary on First Corinthians by W. E.
Vine? You'll be interested in his comments on speaking in tongues
and the other charismatic gifts. While our limited supply lasts
we'll send
you a copy for only $2.00, a real saving! While ordering you
might as well secure a copy of Vine's Commentary on Hebrews at
the same low price.... We are sorry to report the death of Bonds
Stocks, who labored with the Falls Church (Virginia) Church of
Christ. Bonds formerly served as administrative assistant to Rep.
John Rankin, of Mississippi. He died at the age of 53 as the
result of a heart attack.... You are invited to send for a free
copy of "What Price Unity and Fellowship?" by writing to Church
of Christ Truth Crusade, in care of B. H. Blazer, Route 2, Old
River Road, Cartersville, Georgia 30120. Brother Blazer will mail
you a copy immediately.... Sentinel of Truth, edited by
Charles Holt, P.O. Box 1565, Lufkin, Texas 75901, contains 80
pages in its April issue. It makes announcement that George P.
Estes will labor to produce a new English translation of the new
covenant scriptures. The quarterly contains the Epistle of James
as translated by George, whom we know personally and regard as
qualified for this rather momentous undertaking. We recommend
that you write for a sample copy of Sentinel of Truth to
P.O. Box 146, Jasper, Texas 75951.... Central Christian College
of the Bible, Moberly, Missouri, announces purchase of a 40-acre
tract of land in a strategic location for a new campus. Glen
Bourne, president of Saint Louis Christian College, will deliver
the commencement address at Central Christian College, on May
26.... I found The Scripture Standard especially
interesting in its March issue. Carlton Melling (editor) has an
excellent article on "Unity in the Body"; A. Hood does a good job
in "The Jerusalem Bible--A Review"; and Tom McDonald, an equally
good one in "The Road from Rome," an analysis of the reasons
given by Charles Davis for his recent defection from the Catholic
Church. The subscription price of The Scripture Standard
is $1.80 per year, and it should be ordered from Paul Jones,
"Harmony," Wade Close, Hill Redware, Rugeley, Staffordshire,
England.... Lake Region Christian Assembly, Cedar Lake, Indiana
46303, has just issued a complete catalog for the Summer Camp
Program, one of the most extensive we know of anywhere. You can
receive a copy by writing to Route 2, Box 343, at the address
given above.... Barry Willbanks reports that the membership has
grown by 21 additions this year at Bedford, Massachusetts, where
he is assisting the saints while attending Harvard Divinity
School.... We'd like for you to read the new book by Mark G.
Maxey, of Japan, entitled "Second Thoughts." It can be secured by
sending two dollars to Go Ye Bookstore, 147 Avenue Cota, San
Clemente, California 92672; or to Christian Center Book Store,
Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan.... Please read the announcement of the
new book "The Holy Spirit in Our Lives Today" on page 87. We
think you'll profit by reading this book.... We saluate Cornelius
and Joyce Ukena, Stewart, Illinois, and congratulate them on the
birth of their daughter, April Lynne, March 26.... Dewayne
Davenport announces a new magazine, The Mission Studies
Quarterly, to deal with genuine mission problems in the
world. The editorial office will be P.O. Box 3247, Kumasi, Ghana.
You may subscribe at $1.50 per year by sending to Phil Elkins,
Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1000 Cherry Road, Memphis,
Tennessee.... If you'd like the new long-play record containing
two addresses by W. Carl Ketcherside on "Koinonia--And The Church
Now;" and "Koinonia--And The Church Then;" send us $4.00 per
record, plus 26c for postage and wrapping and we'll mail one
immediately.... We are in need of your help in sending
subscriptions. Will you send a list for your friends and brethren
at only $1.00 per year. We earnestly solicit your aid!
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