The Ohio Independent Baptist, September 1971

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCH (by S. M. Lockridge– Zondervan P u b I i s h i n g House, Grand Rapids, Micliigan, 1969; 64 pages, $.95). With unique and refreshing style, Dr. Lockridge immediately captivates his reader with superb choice of words in exaltation of the Saviour. The theme of the entire work revolves around the fact that we are incapable of our own resources alone. The chal– lenge put before the church is to make proper use of the power of God invested in us by properly propagating His program amid the perplexities and perils of a perverse generation. The author excites born again believers to this end by dealing with such topics as: "The Challenge of the Church in a Disturbed Social Order," "The Mis– sion of the Church," ''Spiritual Drop– outs," "The Lordship of Chri t," and others. Food for thought to every Christian. THE SON OF MAN (by John R. Rice - Sword of the Lord Pub– lisher Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1971; 5 63 pages, $4.9 5 ) . In this down to earth, easy to un– derstand work, Dr. Rice deals verse by verse with the Gospel of Luke. It is worthy of note that throughout Dr. Rice makes extensive use of other Scriptures in upport of his comments. Written in the author's well known style, this book with its doctrinal oundness, evangelistic thrust and de– votional tone is a valuable addition to ones library. WORD PICTURES FROM THE BIBLE (by E. M. Blaiklock - Zondervan P u b l i s h i n g House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1969; 95 pages, $2.95). The author combines knowledge and insight with a great talent for expres– sion as he adds depth of meaning to many otherwise ordinary everyday word . His melodically crescendoing tones of explanation are further ac– cented by the pictorial accompani– ment. The reader comes away from these pages with a far greater under– standing of the scriptural usage and application of such words as "The Door," "Fishing,,, "Light," "The Shepherd,' ' "Water " etc. SPECIAL DAYS IN TH SU DAY SCHOOL (by Fred M. Barlow - Regular Baptist Press Des PJ ai nes, Illinois, 1971; 76 pages - paper– back, $1.50). For those desiring to stimulate ac– tivity, interest and growth in the Sun– day School, Dr. Barlow offers a wealth of information. In this helpful hand– book of hints, the reader's attention is directed to many practical suggestions for observing special days throughout each month of the year. In most in– stances, preparation, promotion and program are all dealt with. Some are very simple, others much more ex– tensive. Regardless of size, every Sun– day School can profit from implement– ing these ideas. Trees and Posts The late Dr . A . C. Dixon once wrote, "Every church is divided into two classes that may be called the trees and the posts. Plant the tree and it begins to grow; plant the post and it begins to rot. The difference between the tree and the post is simply a matter of life. The tree is alive while the post is dead. ' The pastor enjoys the living trees in his church, watching them grow and bear fruit, while he is often per– plexed to know what to do with the posts that show no signs of life. It takes much of his time and strength to paint and prop up, and finally carry off the posts when they have fallen · down." No finer exterior finish can make a tree out of a post. The tree is alive, the post is dead. Which are we . . . trees or posts? ... CLIPPED Happy Birthday! The Lord Blessed Your editor and his wife spent a few days in hicago recently. They were there to be with Mr . Moffat' parents? Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Ketcham. July 22 wa a special ~ay. .It was Dad Ketcham's 82nd birthday. As a surpr1~e birthday gift for her father, Mr . Moffat had made him a ceramic se t of ches men. Dad immedi– ately ha.d her play him a game. He is still the champ! We praise the Lord for the excellent health He give to both Mother and Dad Ketcham. 14 SEPTEMBER, 1971 - The Fir t Bapti t hurch of La Grange, Ohio enjoyed a ble ed change from their regular Daily Vacation Bible School program when the Fred Ritchard on Evangelistic Team presented their hildren's rusade for one week. Many boys and girls received Christ as their own personal aviour. The hildren' Crusade wa followed by a week of Evangeli tic rusade meeting . These were very well attended by the youth and adult . Pastor Edward Helmick highly recommend the Fred Ritchardson Team for both their hi ldren' rusade and / or Evangeli tic Crusade ministry. THE OH 10 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST •