The Ohio Independent Baptist, October 1966

ti1ttt By M,-s. Earl Umbaugh Youth Group Gospel Teams l ,, \ llh.{ like ll "l1alll' nge till' ,~)" 11- '" , \ f til' c11i ,r 't l)lllll (a(l'llJ)\ t<. c.lrca11izc a 1"''1,"''l tc,1111 ,)1 t,, tl ,1111t,11g ~ \111g J'"''" rile l t tc11 ~l t l',1 ",11 f(,1 a I., "k \) c,11 tntcrc,t in the t111tl,1\ c, ,,,i,1g , "-111tl1 grl1t1i1 1, l1cc1.1t1 ... c there , ll' 1c.1l ' l1allc11gc \,r l1i1pt.1rtL1nil) ,r ~t1ili,111cc 111 ,1ct11al hri li,1n .... ('I\ C. rlh\.:IC arc 111,lll\ re t hOil1C ' , hild- ., 1\. n· hon1e . and hon1e f r enior 11. ~t.:n 1n C\Cf) on1n1unit)'. The ,, L t1ld \\ l on1c a ) outh go pel tea111. t In fa t I knO\\ of one that pay the "hur h for th1 er\ ice of ble ing.) 1 he\ ha\ e older folk \\ ho vi it then1 • r gularl)' but are lone on1e for child- ren and )'Oung people. There i u ual- 1, a Re cue Ii ion in the area that ., \\Ould arrange for your group to c me at a regular night or afternoon ea h month. The e young people are in the mo t critical state of prepara– tion for life. It is of tremendou value for them to see other who are le fortunate than themselves. A Rescue 11i ion ervice shows them that sin doe not pay, but living for Christ doe . They see that they can bless the Iive of the aged, the lonely and tho e \.\ ho are ill. This form of Christian service re ults in the development of their talent and gift , as well as their piritual growth. In the summer time a public park or street meeting is a ble ing. Hov.,ever, in this instance permi ion mu t be obtained from the civil authorities. A regular time at the couQty jail can also be obtained. Utilize Every Talent If you have sufficient talent for two teams they could take turn about in going to conduct the service, or t\\ o different places could be visited each month. Form singing groups, duets, trios, mixed quartettes, music by the \\ 1 hole group. Use solos both \'Ocal and 1n trumental. Never forget that this is a spiritual ministry and this should be kept in mind in the ett1ng up of the teams. It is a splen– did opportunity to train young people that Christian Service should not be loppil)' done, but they should pre– pare and al~' ay strive to do their best for Christ. 1uch good fella\\ ship can be enj0) 1 ed at the practice sessions and OCTOBER 1966, PAGE 14 f1t1,\ '"lt111g 11ctll)lc ftlr ( 'l1rt'il will ntlt l)c ftlttr1tl i11 n11\ch1ci. \ top <.)11 the \\ ,1\ hc)111c ft11 ar1 ice crett111 !) c.la, .. DL1tcl1 I rcat ' ' of cottr e. hri t1,111 ,er\ ice 1~ not \\ ithot1t person,11 en- JO} 111ent a , ell a piritual ble , ing. One y ting 111an hould be the leader of the n1eeting, announcing the progran1 and making sure that the group i ready and on tin1e before the ervice. He hould speak di tinct- 1 y and loudly enough to be clearly heard. The song leader should be thoroughly prepared with familiar ong cho en ahead of time from the Mi ion or Home hymn books. All hymn numbers bould be announced at lea t three times. People are pre– occupied mentally and often do not hear the first time. One or two mem– bers of the tean1 should be prepared to give a vital, personal scriptural testimony. Their life should back up their testimony. The leader should know someone on whom he may call for prayer. Even the prayer should be di tinct and loud enough for others to hear and join in silently. The team member who reads the scripture should be a good, audible reader. The message can be given by the pa tor, a college or Bible school tudent one of the deacons or some layman in the church. If some of the young men are capable and willing they might take a three point mes– sage and divide the three points and each one give a point of the message. The pastor, ponsor or uperintend– ent of the Mission could give the in– vitation. The clothing of the team should not be overlooked. The sponsor should explain that exteme styles, flashy out– fits are taboo. All should be neat, clean and weJ l mannered. They must be taught to know that to be a mem– ber of the team and to serve the Lord is a great privilege and with it comes much re ponsibility. Conduct is Important The conduct as well as the clothing i important. They should conduct themselves so as "to adorn the doc– trine of God our Saviour in all things." (Titus 2: 103 If they de ire to give themselves a name, the name should be scriptural :1nu Oil" tl1al c .. nit f11'i~t. '],J1, lea111 111 ·n1bcrs l1()t1ltl carry tl1"'ir Jlil.,le \Vear :t s111ilc nr1d I c fricntlly 10 tl1e grtlllJJ ,vitl1 whc.lnl they urc 111ccting. Jestis snitl "Withot1l 111c ye c~,n tfcJ r1<.Jtl1ing {Jol1n 15:511). Tl1is re– veal · ltJ 11s the great i111porta11cc ul sccki11g JJis g11itlnr1cc ,tncl lJJcssing. Rehearsals ,1ncl tl1c service itself '-.hot1 lcl be bat hccJ in prayer. ~low nhot1t it, pon'iors, c,t11 y<Jll rise to tl1i~ challenge? R. B. P. Publications '"I he ltegular Baptist Press, 180() Oakto11 Blvd. , Des PJaine<;, J llinoi s has ju t recently released three new publications. The firs t of these is A Service Manual for Ministers by Dr. J. Irving Reese. ($2.75 per copy). Thi':> is a book that will prove most helpful to minis ter everywhere, particularly those of our G.A.R.B.C. fellowship. Every pastor should avail him elf of a copy. The second and third publications have to do with music. They were written by Professor Charle Berger– son. They are Piano Tran criptions of Hymns and Gospel Songs, and Choral Music. In his Piano Transcrip– tions, Professor Bergerson has sought to ' ' classicalize'' his arrangements. Hi Choral Music consists of hi own pecial arrangements of such hymns as Amazing Grace, Revive Us Again, God is Our Refuge and others. ( Piano Transcriptions - $1.7 5 per copy and Choral Music - $1.25 per copy). Concerning Evangelist Morrell We are happy to report that Uo<l has been greatly ble sing the ministry of our brother, Rev. Edward Morrell, Jr. a he engages in the mini try of evangelism. The Morrells have re– cently moved from Arcanum. Their new address is 5192 Bagley Road, Columbus, Ohio - 42337. (Tel. 614- 866-2947.) Evangelist Morrell's scheduled meet– ings for the months just ahead are as follows: Sept. 18-25, Calvary Bapti~t, 1'1idland, Mich. Oct. 2-9, Emn1anuel Bapli t, Toledo, Ohio Oct. 10-23, Garden Ht . Baptist, Erie, Pa. Oct. 30-Nov. 6, Euclid Ave. Bapt., Lorain, Ohio ov. 13-20, Grace Baptist, Lima, Ohio ov. 23-Dec. 4, Poplar Bluff Bapt., Poplar Bluff, Mo. THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST