On September 26, Nell mailed the 523rd free copy of the book
Thoughts on Unity to David A. Krischke at Abilene Christian College, and the 522nd
copy to Houston Bynum, at Harding Graduate School of Religion. This book is free to any
college or university student in the world who makes a personal request for it and tells us the
name of the school where enrolled.... There were 601 men enrolled at the Men's Retreat at
Round Lake Christian Assembly in Ohio, where Don DeWelt and I spoke.... The series of
meetings at Hanover, New Mexico, was a real thrill to me. The brethren who meet there are free
in Christ Jesus and their hospitality was great. Albert Botts is doing a real work for the Lord
among them.... I am looking forward to seeing many of the saints at the Christian Church, 13600
SW Allen Blvd. Beaverton, Oregon 97005, November 18-22. The subjects are going to be
terrific and there will be open forums to explore all sorts of themes. Contact Donald S. Cox at
that address for information.... It will be my privilege to address the Jewish business and
professional men at the Messianic Forum in Saint Louis three times during December.... Two
real gifts that are inexpensive are Hurlbut's Story of the Bible and First Steps for
Little Feet. They are only $1.25 each and the last is the best book we have ever seen for little
children.... We hope you will not forget the meetings at Westchester Church of Christ, in Los
Angeles, January 13-17. Write to J. Harold Thomas, 7943 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, or
call him at (213) 645-3822.... I am looking forward to speaking at the World Vision Crusade,
Grand Junction, Colorado, February 5-7. I hope to see many of our readers present for the
occasion.... If you live in driving distance of Saint Louis and want to bring in a busload of
young people, or older folk, to see how inner-city work is conducted, Training Center for Service
will be holding open house on Saturdays. Contact Walter Short, by addressing him at 1520 North
Leffingwell, Saint Louis 63106, or you can call 535-0232. Come by yourself or with a carload....
Have you got a teenager for whom you'd like to secure a gift that can be opened more than once?
How about Reach Out, the Living New Testament, at only $3.45? Give the kids
something they will read with profit.... We commend the October issue of 20th Century
Christian, a real presentation of Christian journalism in a beautiful format.... The September
17 issue of Firm Foundation was enhanced by the editorial by Reuel Lemmons on "The
Key to Fellowship", and the article by F. L. Lemley on "The Pattern Concept."... Gospel
Guardian has again changed hands with Eugene Britnell as the new editor, succeeding
William Wallace.... On February 4 Guy and Anna Dunning will celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary, and his 81st birthday. They live at 915 Avenue F, Cozad, Nebraska 69130, and are
still active in the service of the Master.... Jimmie Lovell has indicated that he may turn
Action over to another editor soon.... We remind you that Mission Messenger
will suspend publication with the December issue in 1975. If you will send $1.25 we will see
that your name is enrolled for the duration. We urge you to do this at once. We will not be able
to notify you next year of your expiration if it occurs in advance of the final issue. If there is any
question about running out before that time remedy it now.... We urge those who love Jesus and
their friends to send subscriptions for the latter so they can be clued in to the life of the former.
You can address us at 139 Signal Hill Drive, Saint
Louis, Missouri 63121. Put every person you know on the list for the final year. The theme for
the year will be "One in Christ."... The next North American Christian Convention will be held
in Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, July 8-11 next year. It will be a great event.... W. A. Moore
died at the age of 105 in Tacoma, Washington, a preacher in the restoration movement
background most of his life. He continued preaching until death silenced his voice, the oldest
active proclaimer in the United States.... Word and Work reproduced in its August issue
the article by Edwin M. Yamauchi which upset the "Chariots of the Gods" by Erich von
Daniken.... W. Barnett Blakemore of Chicago was selected as president of the World Convention
of Churches of Christ.... Do you have a Bible student on your gift list? Could we suggest a copy
of New Testament Commentary, by E. M. Zerr, which sells for only $6.00 and covers
every verse in the New Testament scriptures?... A letter from Mary Hendren in Belfast, North
Ireland, tells us that only three families live in the vicinity of the Berlin Street meetinghouse.
The frightful conditions in that country have forced the brethren to scatter and they only get to
see one another on the Lord's Day. They were a very closely-knit group when I was laboring with
them.... George H. Griff, 7044 Fargo Road, Avoca, Michigan 48006, would like to locate two
books: Mistakes in Teaching, by James Hughes; and The Church and Her Ideal
Educational Situation, by J. P. Sewell and H. E. Speck.... Ray Miller, who runs a
personalized subscription service for all popular magazines, has moved to 4388 Rota Circle, Fort
Worth, Texas 76133. He is physically handicapped but he makes it on his own. Let him take care
of all your subscriptions. It will help him but will cost you no more.... If you'd like a free copy of
the 26 page booklet on Baptism, please feel free to request it. There are now more than
18,000 copies of it in circulation. We will send you any reasonable number if you promise to
hand them out.... Victor P. Morris, twice acting president of Northwest Christian College and
twice acting president of the University of Oregon, departed this life in Eugene, Oregon.... The
membership of the Mormon Church reached 3,320,000 last year. There are 17,500 full time
missionaries now in the field for the cult.... Have you ordered your copy of my latest book
Heaven Help Us, which deals with the work of the Holy Spirit in your life? It is $2.95
and we will mail one immediately upon receiving your order.... We want to remind you again
that The Fool of God is back in print. This thrilling story of the life of Alexander
Campbell is $3.50, and it would make a real gift for someone who likes history.... We hope to
see a lot of Texas brethren when I am at Bryan, February 19-21. Remember the date!... Because
of the subject covered in this issue we are ordering several hundred extra copies. These will be
available to you while they last on the basis of ten for a dollar. If you want to be part of the
campaign to help increase the knowledge of the word, please send tor a supply.... We remind you
that you can get a special rate for 25 or more papers delivered to you each month. If interested,
please write to us at once.... Do not forget the Saint Louis Forum (successor to the Hartford
Forum), scheduled to be held at St. Louis Christian College, December 30, 31. For information
please write to Charles Boatman, 12390 Rocket Drive, Florissant, Missouri 63033, or call him at
(314) 741-9898.... Our lead article in the next issue will be "Time To Change." We hope that you
will read it and share it with others.
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