The Hartford Forum

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     The annual forum at Hartford, Illinois, will meet at 137 East Maple Street, starting at 2:00 p.m., December 28, and will close with the evening session on December 29. Five important subjects are scheduled for consideration and they are herewith given in order with the speakers assigned to each:

     "What Are the Specific Scriptural Grounds on Which a Local Congregation May Exclude Brethren From Its Communion?" Harold Key, Saint Louis, Missouri; and Wayne T. Hall, Saint Louis, Missouri.

     "What is the Nature and Extent of the Work of Women in the Church?" Grayson H. Ensign, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Leon Fancher, Mena, Arkansas.

     "What Constitutes the Worship Required of Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven in This Dispensation?" Charles Holt, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Boyce Mouton, Carthage, Missouri.

     "Is the Current 'Jesus People' or 'Street Christian' Movement a Valid Scriptural Phenomenon, and What Should be the Attitude Toward it of the Established Church?" Kirk Prine, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Roy Weece, Columbia, Missouri.

     "What Should Be The Attitude of Christians Toward Inter-racial Marriages?" Hoy Ledbetter, Grand Blanc, Michigan; Leroy Garrett, Denton, Texas.

     This is a gathering of free men in Christ for an honest exploration of twentieth century problems related to the fellowship of Christ. Although the congregation at Hartford does not use instrumental music, brethren from all segments of the restoration movement are invited to participate. The meetings are open to

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all persons who love the Lord and who seek peace and ensue it.

     There are no fees and no registration requirements. Tapes may be made of all speeches and the question periods which follow them. All brethren who participate are free to publish their material without restraint or prior agreement. The sisters of the congregation will serve three meals without charge to enable brethren to share in informal discussion between sessions.

     Motel accommodations are available nearby for those who wish to take in the entire series of discussions. Attendance at the meeting does not indicate endorsement of the congregation at Hartford or of any position expressed by the speakers. You can secure a full program by writing Berdell McCann, 127 Donna Drive, Hartford, Illinois 62048, or you may call him at (618) 254-6454.