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     Brethren from fourteen states attended the forum at Hartford, Illinois, December 28, 29. Despite the fact that every segment of the restoration movement was represented, and the topics were extremely controversial, there was not one untoward incident, and the demonstration of unity in diversity was outstanding. Speakers were Ervin Waters, Gordon Wilson, Charles Holt, Robert Duncan, Edward Fudge, Leroy Garrett, Hall C. Crowder, Russell Boatman, Lavern Houtz and Seth Wilson.... More than two hundred high school and college students from many states gathered at Dunn Road Chapel, Saint Louis, for a three-day seminar, which was the most meaningful of any of these annual events. It was my privilege to conduct a class for advanced students and to speak to the entire assembly. Other teachers were Bernie Crum, Bob White, Walter Wicklund, and Daniel Munger. Special counselling sessions were conducted by Harold Key and Jerry Higginbotham.... I deeply mourn the loss of an aged brother, Charles Bussard, who lived near Springfield, Missouri. He was well past ninety when he departed this life. I have known him since I stayed in his hospitable home as a mere lad.... We regret to report that our brother, Vernon Hurst, suffered a coronary attack, but glad he was making satisfactory gain. Vernon is producing a series of lessons on the work of the Holy Spirit under the title, "The Promise is Unto Us." The introduction was written by Pat Boone. We intend to print in our May issue "A Tale of the Wholly Graal," an interesting tongue-in-cheek bit by Louis C. Medcalf.... We have a limited number of these paperbacks, specially priced: Old Testament Synonyms, Girdlestone, $2.00; Synonyms of the New Testament, R. C. Trench, $2.00; and Complete Works of Flavius Josephus, $3.98. These are excellent additions to your library and the price is unbelievably low. It will apply only during present stock.... Please remember I am to be in a series of studies with Northglenn Christian Church, 1800 East 105th Place, Northglenn, Colorado 80233, March 13-17.... March 20-24 I shall be with Northside Church of Christ, 1739 Providence N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505.... April 10-14 will find me engaged in a study of the Roman letter at Newport, Oregon, at the Christian Church, located at 809 Southeast Second Street. This will be my third consecutive year of Bible study with this group of saints. We are always favored with many visitors.... April 24-28 will find me with the brethren at Hoxie, Kansas. If you would like to come and share in these meetings we suggest that you contact Darrell Foltz, 1625 Oak Street. The zip code is 67740, and Darrell's telephone number is 675-3339.... I will be in Elgin, Oregon, May 15-19 and we will be studying "The Life of the Spirit."... June 5-9 I will share with the hospitable congregation of saints meeting at James River Chapel, south of Springfield, Missouri. We hope that you will plan to attend this one by all means.... It will he my privilege to conduct a forum session with the College-Career group at the North American Christian Convention, on the theme of the impact of the Holy Spirit in our day.... I am also scheduled for teaching in the camp at Macrorie, Saskatchewan; and for engagements at Mountain View, Missouri; New Liberty, near Windsor, Illinois; Butler Springs Men's Retreat, Ohio; Columbus, Indiana; Sunbury, Ohio; Norton, Kansas; Hobbs, New Mexico; Corvallis, Oregon; Astoria, Illinois, and other places during this year. We will give you details about all of these later.... If you will send us your check for only $3.60, we will send you all four of these books: The Case for Creation; Answers for the Now Generation; Tongues-

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To Speak or Not To Speak; and God's Smuggler. There is not a "dud" in the bunch. Send for yours today.... We are saddened to report that our brother Hershel Ottwell, was taken to the hospital in critical condition as a result of an acute diabetic condition. While under the oxygen tent he suffered a slight stroke and required therapy to try and regain use of his limbs. The long hospitalization period has been very costly and we urge you to share with our brother in this time of need. You may send any contribution to Hershel Ottwell, Hartford, Illinois 62048.... I want to commend J. D. Thomas and the other brethren at Abilene Christian College who arranged the Preachers' Workshop this year. More than 700 men were present, representing many facets of thought, and the open discussions were conducted with respect for all who participated.... The study in Farmington, New Mexico was a refreshing occasion. The house was filled to capacity for the night meetings, and the morning question forums were well attended by brethren from several states. Our brother, Paul McFarland, guides the congregation of able and cooperative saints, while Jack Wheat labors in a community which has the utmost respect for his efforts. The meeting was a mountain-top experience.... The 334th free copy of my book Simple Trusting Faith went to Kent Hug, who is a student at Eastern Oregon College, in La Grande; the 335th copy went to Leslie W. Euper, at Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Missouri. This book, which is now being used by several colleges in their apologetics classes will be sent free to any student in college or university who personally sends a request for it. No books will be sent to students who do not ask for a copy themselves. Others who desire to have the book may purchase a copy for $3.50.... We extend our sincerest sympathy to the many relatives of our aged brother, Ernest Kehr, who departed this life at approximately 99 years of age. He was an elder of the congregation at Alder Springs, Missouri, for many years, and I have known him since my boyhood days.... If you would like a copy of my record entitled "Who Is My Christian Brother?" you may secure one by writing Kingdom Kraft, 1031 South First Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. At last report there were just eight more in stock. Send $3.00 to the address given if you wish to have this long-play recording.... One of the most interesting and relevant journals of our day is Integrity, published at 8494 Bush Hill Court, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439. Why not write and request a sample copy?... Denver Sizemore, an incomparable teacher of the New Testament at Atlanta Christian College, has just produced a second volume for use as a study basis for adult classes and teacher training. It is entitled "Gems of Bible Doctrine" and is an excellent work. Although we do not have the price available we suggest that you send your order to Denver at the college, 2605 Ben Hill Road, East Point, Georgia 30344. We are convinced that after you see the book you will want to use it as a guide for small group discussions as well as for your own improvement in knowledge of the truth.... Harry Pratt, Bird Island, Minnesota, thinks that the article in our January issue, by Charles Stedling, titled "The Non-Handshaking Church" ought to be circulated all over the country.... It is a thrill to learn that Thomas Minton has a job with Berlitz School of Languages in Germany. He and Barbara now live at Graf-Toerring Str. 33, 8031 Hechendorf, Germany. They are great saints of the Lord.... Jimmy Tuten and Floyd Chappelear have combined their efforts to bring out a new sermon outline book called "First Century Preaching by Twentieth Century Preachers." The cost by mail is $2.75. You can secure one by sending to Jimmy Tuten, Jr. 745 Southeast Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278.


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