A debate on "Situation Ethics" has been
arranged between William S. Banowsky and James Pike, former
bishop of the Episcopal Church. The discussion will be held in
Campbell Hall on the University of California at Santa Barbara
campus, January 3.... Dudley Lynch is the new editorial director
for Christian Chronicle. He is 28 years old, and a former
assistant professor of Journalism at Central Washington State
College, Ellensburg, Washington.... Gary Ray Wallace, a high
school teacher in San Salvador, is starting the second edition of
a booklet edited for the Latin work in that part of the world....
William H. Hall, Sixth Street, Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania 16874, has
printed a very attractive folder containing one of my messages on
the theme of fellowship. You may secure a reasonable number of
these without charge to distribute to friends and brethren if you
will write to him.... We regret to announce the death by accident
of a brother of long standing, James Sutterfield, 85, of Salem,
Missouri.... Nels and Margie Turnquist have a new baby daughter,
Amy Louise, born August 29. They live in Des Moines, Iowa....
Hayden and Marilyn Jenks, in Penang, Malaysia, were thoughtful
enough to send us a first day cover with the new stamps issued to
commemorate the opening of the Natural Rubber Conference. We are
grateful for this.... Dwaine E. Dunning, professor at Platte
Valley Bible College, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, has produced a very
provocative monograph entitled, "Schism by Syllogism: A Study of
Division Among the Church of Christ on Instrumental Music'; its
Inferential Roots and Schismatic Fruits." Brethren who wish to be
fair will want to read this approach to a divisive problem,
especially since Brother Dunning has repeatedly challenged
certain members of the faculty at Abilene Christan College to
debate the issue raised in his document.... It is expected that
more than 1000 persons will attend the national seminar of Campus
Evangelism when it is held in Dallas, Texas, December 27-29....
Several families are now gathering each Lord's Day to break bread
and edify one another, in the chapel annex, at the Naval Base in
Rota, Spain. Those who are interested may contact Don Thomas,
M.D., VR-24 Det., Box 5, FPO, N.Y. 09540.... It was my privilege
to speak to more than 600 men at the fourth annual spiritual
clinic held at Lake Springfield Christian Service Camp,
Springfield, Illinois, September 6, 7.... I have just seen my
first copy of the magazine Light For The Deaf, edited by
Billy Leavell, 2015 Bernard Circle, Nashville, Tennessee 37212.
It is uniquely adapted for this special form of ministry, and
Billy deserves our heartfelt thanks.... My good friend and
brother. Dr. William Richardson, professor of Bible and History
at Northwest Christian College, Eugene, Oregon, has just
published an article, "Principle and Context in the Ethics of the
Epistle to Philemon," which was accepted for appearance in
Interpretation. Bill is an outstanding teacher if I am any
judge at all.... The Gospel Guardian issued a special
number on "The Holy Spirit" during August, and demonstrated
beyond any doubt that the writers believe in unity in diversity.
I have filed an article with the editors which sets forth my
position on fellowship, inasmuch as my name was mentioned in the
issue.... Brethren representing both the instrument and
noninstrument segments of the disciple brotherhood, resumed their
monthly dialogue sessions in the Davenport, Iowa area, with a
gathering on September 19.
... Frank Rester, 3314 South Irish Road, Flint, Michigan, 48507,
has issued a booklet entitled "The First Epistle of Zedekiah,"
which we predict will make him quite unpopular in orthodox
circles. You may secure a copy by writing to him. If you are
thin-skinned we suggest that you not write.... Robert P.
Donalson, professor of music at Illinois Wesleyan University,
Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, has recently completed a thesis
entitled, "Music in Worship: Ritual Practice or Spiritual
Principle--A New Perspective for the Restoration Movement." Bob
grew up in the noninstrument background, but his thesis will
probably have an impact on all segments of the restoration
movement. It is very scholarly in tone and content.... Denver
Sizemore, professor at Atlanta Christian College, 2605 Ben Hill
Road, East Point, Georgia 30044, has just published "Thirteen
Lessons in Christian Doctrine," as a part of the "Truth and
Freedom Series." The book contains the lessons with outlines and
tests as used in class and has already been adopted as a study
course by several congregations and schools. You may secure a
copy for $1.95 by writing directly to Denver.... Our brother,
Talmadge F. McNabb, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) United States Army, was
selected to do graduate work toward a Ph.D. in clinical education
and hospital training, and is now at the Institute of Religion,
Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas. We congratulate him!...
Daniel Munger will serve as resident counselor while doing
graduate study in speech and rhetoric at Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana.... Our brother, George C. Fisher, retired
air force chaplain, is now serving as Chaplain in Eastern State
Hospital, Williarnsburg, Virginia.... Basil Overton has been
appointed Associate Editor of Gospel Advocate, Nashville,
Tennessee, according to announcement by B. C. Goodpasture....
More than 700 pupils attended classes on the opening day at Ozark
Bible College, Joplin, Missouri.... The Communion Quester
reproduced the article on fellowship which James DeForest Murch
wrote under the title, "Let Us Practice What We Preach!" It is a
powerful plea for us to "get with it" in our day.... If you know
of servicemen in Vietnam who plan to take their "rest and
recreation" vacation in Tokyo, be sure to have them contact
Motoyuki Nomura, 22 Hachimanyama, Setagaya, Tokyo 156, Japan.
They may call him by telephone at Tokyo 03-303-3346 or at Tokyo
03-303-0334. Moto and his family will provide them a Christian
home away from home.... A dialogue session between the preachers
of the local Church of Christ and First Baptist Church, at
Hereford, Texas, drew about 800 people from various religious
groups. The session was arranged not simply to discuss
differences but to explore areas of friendship and joint
community service.... There are 25 foreign students from 13
nations enrolled at Michigan Christian College.... The Russian
invasion halted the plans of 20 Czechoslovakian brothers and
sisters to attend a Bible study conducted by the brethren in
Vienna, Austria.... I will be in Flint, Michigan, December 9-13,
for special talks on fellowship and unity within the restoration
movement framework. We are setting up question forums to answer
the queries of brethren who belong to the fellowship of the
concerned ones. For information as to time and place write to
Frank Rester, P.O. Box 1205, Flint, Michigan 48501, or call him
at (313) 653-5951. We hope to see you there!... I spoke to 250
college men and women at the Collegiate Conference held at Little
Galilee Camp in Illinois. The public question sessions were
excellent and produced some terrific queries.
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