I conducted the third study in depth at
Newport, Oregon, April 10-14, and the attendance exceeded both
other years, with the auditorium filled every night and an
excellent attendance at the morning question forums. Brethren
attended from all segments of the restoration movement. Bob
Church is doing a remarkable job in the community and the
brethren have an excellent outreach program.... The evening
lessons dealt with the book of Romans, at Newport, and these were
all recorded and can be secured on tapes or cassettes by writing
to Vernon H. Woods, 3950 Coburg Road, Space 87, Eugene, Oregon
97401. You can also secure the open question forums held each
day, and these covered a multitude of timely subjects. The cost
will be minimal. Write to Vernon for information.... You will be
interested to know that I have accepted an invitation from J. D.
Thomas to speak on the theme of fellowship at the next Preachers'
Workshop at Abilene Christian College. I will be speaking on the
morning of Wednesday, January 3, and due to the importance of the
subject it has been decided to eliminate any other speeches
except those of two reactors, so the brethren can explore the
theme of fellowship all morning. We sincerely ask your prayers in
behalf of this effort.... It was my privilege to speak twice at
Saint Louis Christian College during Hi-Er School Days, to the
several hundred high school young people in attendance.... Nell
and I lost a friend and sister in the Lord, when Vera Waggoner
departed this life, as a result of massive brain surgery caused
by a tumor which has been developing for more than ten years....
Our study at Hoxie, Kansas was a thrilling occasion, with
brethren from Christian Churches and Churches of Christ driving
many miles to attend and share in the occasion. While there I
spoke to the whole high school and to the patients in a home for
the aged. One entire day was given over to a discussion on
fellowship. Each night we shared in refreshments and a talk-fest
after the regular meeting. Darrell Foltz is God's man for the
location and is doing a remarkable job in every facet of the
work.... The April issue of Mission features an article by Don
Haymes under the title "Church of Christism--From Voices of
Concern to Thoughts on Unity." Don is in a class by himself as a
writer and what he has to say is always worth reading. We think
that you ought to see his contrast between the books--one edited
by Robert Meyers, and the other by Stanley Paregien, and both
produced by MISSION MESSENGER. Incidentally, we can supply you a
copy of Thoughts on Unity, for $5.95. It is a unique book
which cuts across all of the lines to secure its authors.... I
trust that you will remember that the annual unity forum will be
held this year at Blaney Avenue Church of Christ, Cupertino,
California, July 6, 7, 8. Many brethren feel that this will be
one of the finest of the gatherings which bring together men from
Disciples of Christ, Christian Churches and Churches of
Christ.... Zachary Michini would like for us to mention that a
group of saints is meeting in Lucedale, Mississippi, at the
Business Women's Clubhouse, and you are invited to attend. You
can write him for information at General Delivery, Lucedale,
Mississippi 39452.... We have sent out 465 free copies of my book
Simple Trusting Faith to colleges and university students
thus far. The 462nd went to Wesley Jessup at Alaska Methodist
University, in Anchorage; the 463rd to Gary Altmiller, Abilene
Christian College; the 464th to Curt Nordhielm, Lincoln Christian
College; and the 465th to Marshall Morgan at Freed-Hardeman
College. A copy of this book will be sent absolutely free to any
student enrolled in any college or university in the world, upon
receipt of a personal request for one. No books are sent out on a
proxy request. All you need do is to send a card or letter to us
at 139 Signal Hill Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63121, and ask
for the book. We even pay the postage. If you are not a college
student you may secure a copy by sending $3.50 with your
order.... Wayne Harris is returning from Denmark where he has
labored in the Cause to begin his studies in the Master of Social
Work program at the University of Utah. He is a brother of great
ability and will make good in this new endeavor.... As a result
of my dialogue session with brethren at Florida College during
the lectureship, several papers have been carrying on a running
attack upon the position which I enunciated on that fellowship
which we share in Christ Jesus. Our brother, Ray Ferris, has a
series in Truth Magazine, which we think you ought to
read. Ray admits that "the extremely liberal views of brother
Ketcherside, and others, seem to be gaining more than a passing
interest among some of the Lord's people in Tampa." The thought
that unity in Jesus Christ is possible now in spite of
differences of opinion is gaining an interest all over the world.
This bothers many of our brethren, and you should read their
opposition. The magazine is addressed at Box 403, Marion, Indiana
46952.... We regret that our brother, H. E. Phillips, editor of
Searching the Scriptures was forced to postpone his review
of what he refers to as my "despicable doctrine on fellowship."
We eagerly pray that our brother will recover sufficiently that
he can continue his attack, because we consider that it is
important that all sides be heard. The address of his paper is
P.O. Box 17244, Tampa, Florida 33612. We rejoice that the
opposition can be read by all.... The April issue of
Integrity carried two dynamic articles. One was "The
Ethics of Evangelistic Persuasion" by Perry C. Cotham; the other
"The House Church" by Hoy G. Ledbetter. It is generally known
that this neat little journal is making a very significant
contribution to thought in our generation and those who are not
reading it are missing a lot. The address is 8494 Bush Hill
Court, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439.... A brother or sister is
needed to help care for a brother who is a victim of polio. The
work is not at all strenuous for one of normal health, and you
will live in a lake home in the North Sunrise Beach area of Lake
L. B. Johnson, near Llano, Texas. You will have leisure time for
reading, writing, fishing, etc., with days off as needed, and
will attend at church service in the home. If interested write to
C. B. Jones, 220 Cove Lane, Click Route, Llano, Texas 78643, or
call (915) 388-4382.... I trust that it will be my privilege to
see a number of the brethren whom I know at the North American
Christian Convention, in Cincinnati, where I will be one of the
speakers in the College-Career sessions.... I shall be at
Macrorie, Saskatchewan, teaching in the camp, July 21-25 if our
Lord wills, and August 11, 12, will be with Knofel Staton at the
Men's Clinic at Rock Garden, in the Missouri Ozarks. For
information contact Dean Stoops, Box 41, Mountain View, Missouri
65548. Don't miss this one, men! It will be a great time in the
Lord!... Nell and I will really appreciate it if you will send in
your subscription in advance of expiration. It will save time,
money and work. Why not send three dollars for three years? Why
not include a subscription for some of your friends?
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