The Ohio Independent Baptist, November 1971

Spanish speaking people in Au ·tralia. MOGADORE BAPTIST CHURCH - The Lord gave us a time of bless– ing on our special "Round Up Sun– day" when we met in the after11oon at the Rustic Hills Ranch. It was a time of rich fellowship. We anticipate blessing through special revival ser– vices to be held Nov. 14-20. TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, PORTSMOUTH - The Southern Ohio Bible Institute meets each Monday evening in our Church. A program of Christian Edu– cation is presented for adults and teen– agers. It is believed through these classes Christians will be able to im– prove their capabilities for Christian • I service. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH, SHARON, PA. - We have averaged over 200 this summer with no "summer slump" whatsoever. Presently we are near the 250 mark and hope to average 300 by the end of the year. We will be in our new building, the Lord willing, by the time this issue of the 0.1.B. is in the hands of its readers. October 24-31 were the dates of our "Dedi– cation - Evangelism Meetings". Dr. Joseph Stowell and Rev. Richard Sparling were guest speakers for these days. BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, SPRINGFIELD - Mr. Jack Payne of Cedarville Col– lege, along with our pastor, Rev . Kenneth Andrus presented a concert dedicating our new church organ. Our Christian Education banquet was held at Cedarville College. Guest speaker was Rev. Richard Snavely of Findlay, Ohio and Mrs. Peggy Bush of Belle– fontaine favored us with special music. We are much in prayer con– cerning our evangelistic meetings Nov. 14-21. Brother Don Moffat, 0.I.B. Editor, will be preaching at these services. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, SUNBURY - Recent guest speakers have been Brother Jerry Smelser of the Cleve- and Hebrew Mission and Rev. and Mrs. James Carr of the Conversion Center in Columbus, Ohio. The ~word Bearers of Cedarville College Nere with us to direct a Youth Rally. Pastor Holmes held special meetings tl the Fairview Baptist Church in Minford , Ohio. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, [Ol EDO - For a number of Wednesday even– ngs we've been seeing film that help n the work of witnessing. These }1a vc >roven most profitable. Nove111ber 14 hrough 21 are the dates of our evan- 1eHst1c services with vange]ist Patt] )ixon. We are looking to the IJord o give us a revival! HE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, TOLEDO - We are indeed thankful for the blessings gained through our recent evangelistic services. Evangeli st Paul Dixon was used of the Lord to 5peak to our hearts. We had a fine time at our Men's Retreat held at Camp Selah. The workshops held had to do with the place of the man in his home. It touched on such matters as discipline, devotions and duty. UNION BAPTIST C HURCH - Our former pastor, Rev . Jerry Locher, is starting a new work in North Canton, Ohio. We recently took a special offering to help him in this missionary venture. Recently we had Elder Lykins of the Grape Creek Baptist Church of the Mt. Zion Association speak at our church . The Lord is blessing our work under our new pastor, Rev . Charles Arnett. VIENNA BAPTIST C HURCH - Pastor Odor, under the direction of the Lord, began this work in Vienna just six years ago. We praise the Lord for the way in which He has blessed. On our sixth anniversary, we obtained new beautif ttl pews. They Jook lovely in our new building. The Lord is good! BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, WARREN - We had six great days on evangel– ism and soul-winning. Guest preacher during this time was Rev. Ben Jen– nings of the Graham Road Baptist Church in Cuyahoga FalJs, Ohio. His ministry was rich . It was blessed! FIRST BAPTIST C HURCH, WILLOWICK - The work of the Hebrew Christian Society (BMM) was presented re– cently by Rev. Leeland Crotts. We have started special cJasses on '·1'.!ach– ing Techniques" . OHIO BIRTHPLACE AND HOME OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF BAPTIST 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 NOVEMBER, 1971 9