The Ohio Independent Baptist, October 1971

De ir M eting In Mid-We t 11\Jt cl1cs, botl1 of whic l, cvicJc,,ccd tllt 1,1l~~si11g ot tl1c 1 ... r tl. llt <.ltl1cr <lk 111,1kc~ his ho111c in al1tor11ia hO\\CVCJ , he t\ 111tcrestcd in hl'1ng ltsc<.l of the l ord i11 the 111id est u11d other ',Cc ti o ns of our C()ltntr . , ~ho. c who have had him in their cht1rche arc plea ·ed with hi . traigl1t f rward, energetic preaching of the Word of God. He i a graduate r.f the Western Bap t1 t Bible College, alem, Orego11. Any church that wou ld like to have the mini try of Brother Cook will in– deed be greatly blessed . His mai ling addre i P .O . Box No. 744, Orange– va le, California - 95662. AVAILABLE FOR ••• t the national GARBC confer– en e at Winona Lake thi pa t June , ) our editor had the privilege of meet– ing E angeli t Jim Cook. We learned that he ha pa tored two Baptist Pulpit Supply ind/or Sermons In Song REV. GEORGE P. ZINN Route 3, Huber Road Norwalk, Ohio - 44857 Phone (419) 608-8072 14 OCTOBER, 1971 OHIO BIRTHPLACE AND HOME OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF BAPTISTS FOR HOME MISSIONS Reaching America at this Strategic Time P.O. BOX 455 ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 Phone: (216) 365-7308 DR. KENNETH A. MUCK, President Accepts Call To Minister In Ohio Rev. Ross Epperley has recently ac– cepted a position to teach in the fields of Bible and Choral Music at the Cleveland Baptist Christian Upper School. Brother Epperley is a graduate of Bob Jones University and Grace Theo– logical Seminary. He served as pastor of the North Adams Baptist Church, North Adams, Michigan for seven years. God blessed his ministry there in a wonderful way. Mrs. Epperley (Esther) will be teaching 4th grade in the Christian School. They both are talented folk. The Lord has blessed them with two children. They are now living at 8273 Harmon Drive in Macedonia, Obie -..-..44056. Our brother and his wife are talented musicians. He is a fine speake1 and is available for pulpit suppl) work. His ministry and that of hii. wife would be one of blessing to an) who hear them. Scioto Hills Staff Honored One big event during August a Scioto Hills Camp was the farewel dinner given the summer staff. Thi' was presented by the trustees of th, camp in appreciation of the fine worl the staff had done. The dinner wa prepared by the camp cooks and i was delicious! Brother Joe Chapman, Chairmai of the Board of Trustees for th, Camp, presided over the brief pro gram. Words of appreciation and testi monies were given by both trustee and camp staff. A monetary bonu was given to each staff member. Due to the hard work of the stafl the grounds and buildings are in eJI cellent condition. Several changes an many improvements were made. Plan are already under way for next year camping program. Everyone praise the Lord for His goodness! THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTI!