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     If you would like to have extra copies of this issue you may secure them at the rate of ten for one dollar while they last.... In our next issue we will begin the series of articles to be called "The Living Pattern.... Our brother in the Lord, Scott Bartchy is now acting director of the Institute for New Testament Studies in Tuebingen, Germany.... Medford H. Jones is the new president of Pacific Christian College, Long Beach, California.... Fred P. Thompson is the new president of Emmanuel School of Religion, at Milligan College, Tennessee.... If you have not yet written for a copy of Integrity, the new monthly journal which seeks to "tell it as it is," we hope you will do so at once. The address is P. 0. Box 1205, Flint, Michigan 4850l. You will not regret sending for it.... We are happy with the news that the monthly publication Volta a Biblia (Back to the Bible) now reaches thousands of readers in Brazil.... We are saddened by the loss of a brother in Christ, Finis Burnham, who departed this life in Saint Louis, Missouri, November 14.... More than 80 people from several segments of the restoration movement attended a dinner meeting at which I spoke on the campus of the University of North Carolina, November 13. An open question period followed my remarks.... It was my privilege to address a large audience at Atlanta Christian College on November 14. The occasion was the annual rally, combined this year with the college homecoming.... The meeting at Genesee Church of Christ, in Flint, Michigan, November 3-7, was an excellent one. Brethren came from many congregations to share with us in both the day and evening sessions. It is planned that I will return for another series the first week in November, 1970, if our Lord wills.... We want to commend Communion Quester, published in Brazil, as a move for unity in the body of Christ. It is edited by Glover Shipp who is doing a rather tremendous job. The address is Caixa Postal 2610, Belo Horizonte, M. G., Brazil.... We learn from Costa Rica that our article "Koinonia -- and the Church Now" has been made into a tract in the Spanish language. It was taken from La Voz Eterna, a magazine published by Harris Goodwin.... And all of this reminds us that I have two long play records. One is entitled "Who Is My Christian Brother?" and the other one has "Koinonia -- and the Church Now" on one side, and "Koinonia -- and the Church Then" on the other side. If you have a record player and want these albums, we will send you both for $5.00, or either one for $3.00. We would like to suggest that you might like them to play for your friends when they come, or to use as gifts.... James A. Coulson has been working with Church of Christ Downtown, which meets in Central Y.M.C.A., 19 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois, for a long time. Recently he was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree in honor of his efforts. If you are in Chicago, visit this congregation of saints. All of God's children are recognized and made welcome.... Jackie Miller tells me that about 200 persons have registered for work at Ohio Bible Institute, Beverly, Ohio. Twelve men and women constitute the faculty for this unique experiment.... Stephen D. Eckstein, Jr., who is a director of the Bible Chair at Eastern New Mexico University, has a pamphlet which he prepared for the new babes in Christ, entitled, "I Am A Christian." Steve will make them available to you at 20c each if you will write him at Box 2004, Portales, New Mexico 88130.... All of the brethren do not agree with

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our approach to unity in our blessed Lord. Although, our September issue, containing the speech delivered at West Islip, New York, on "The Authority of the Word," brought in a stack of mail which was favorable, our brother, Roy Cogdill, used it for an attack in Truth Magazine, in the issue of November 13. We want you to read what is said in opposition, so we urge you to write for a copy of the magazine to Box 7598, Orlando, Florida 32804.... While we are on the subject, let me mention that the speech "The Authority of the Word" has been issued in an attractive pamphlet which does not contain my name or mention of MISSION MESSENGER. It is in large type and can be used to hand to any one who is interested in the real cause of our problem. We will send these to you upon request, without obligation. If your heart prompts you to help in the heavy cost of this printing, Nell and I will appreciate it, but feel free to ask for any number you can use without worry about finances.... If you live in the Texas Panhandle area and you need some of the bound volumes of our paper, or any of my other books, in a hurry, just write to Bob Blackshear, 2123B Monroe Street, Amarillo, Texas 79109. You can call Bob at 373-0695.... Please remember that Kyle R. Simplot, 309 South Main, Erwin, Tennessee 37650, will be the editor of New Wine, a publication which you will want to see we are sure.... If you would be interested in hearing the tapes of the Hartford Forum held on December 26, 27, 1968, please write to W. M. Brummett, Box 4, Wilkinson, Indiana 46186. Please note that this is for the forum held a year ago. It was a very rich one and you'd enjoy hearing all that went on. Walter will send you information as to how you can receive the tapes. You can even select the speeches you want to hear.... The new leaflet Seek, edited by Ralph M. Small, and published quarterly in weekly parts, by Standard Publishing, has made its advent, and it is very interesting indeed. I am honored to have an article in the March 29 issue.... In our next issue we launch into the theme series for the year. The February number of our paper will feature the article "According to the Pattern." We predict you will find it very interesting.... You still have time to send your order for the book containing all of the 1969 papers, and get it at the bargain price of $2.49 per copy. The title is "Christian Commandos" and we do hope you will send for yours immediately as this offer expires March 1.... I will be speaking at the noonday services of the Appalachian Preaching Mission in a downtown theater at Johnson City, Tennessee, February 2-6, and at Elizabethton, Tennessee, on the night of February 5, and Kingsport on the night of February 6. Other speakers in the series will include Dr. Walter Judd, Dr. Kenneth Chafin, Dr. James Laney, Dr. John Anderson, C. M. Ward and Wayne Smith. Most of you will recognize that these names cut across the whole Protestant spectrum.... It is my intention to attend the Abilene Christian College Lectureship, if God wills, and I hope to see many of my Texas brethren and converse with them about the kingdom of heaven.... It is not too early to tell you that a meeting being arranged for Indianapolis, Indiana, for April 23-25, may bring together men from the Disciples of Christ, Christian Churches, and Churches of Christ, in one of the most significant meetings in many years.... James DeForest Murch writes in The Restoration Herald that prospective plans for additional conferences between representatives of Churches of Christ and Independent Christian Churches to be held in Southern California and Tennessee have been announced for 1970.... Will you please share this copy of your paper with other concerned brethren?