The Ohio Independent Baptist, February 1972

- f'IR f 8APT I T CHUR H , NILES - Rev. Richard Spar I ing i ~ our new pa tor. We are glad the Lord has led him to serve here. We wish to ex– press our thanks to Brother George Finch for his work in supplyi ng the pupit during the time we were with– out a pa tor. NORTH OLMSTED BAPTIST C HURCH - Pastor Kenneth Good is now teach– ing a series of lessons on the subject of the Sunday School. Mis Norma Nulph of Baptist Mid-Mi sions min– istered to our youth recentl y. BLESSED H OPE BAPTIST C HURCH, SPRINGFIELD - Pastor Andrus is now serving the Lord in Erie, Penna. We are looking to the Lord to guide us in calling a new pastor. We had Rev. Norman Bosworth with us to present our DFC camp program. Al so, Rev. Joseph Chapman ministered in our midst . GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, SUNBURY - In December the Lord gave us a taste of revival. There were those who stepped out to make things right be– tween themselves and the Lord. Some came for salvation. We have seen others saved since this happend. The church voted to purchase a Thomas organ. A gift of $1,000 had been given for this purpose. Others have added to this gift. We believe this in trument wiJl greatly enhance our ervice . Rev. Ned Fairchild was with us to show slides of his work in Iran . EMMANUEL BAPTIST HURCH, TOLEDO - We are thrilled with the goodness of the Lord in bles ing the work here. Feb. 27 through March l t we will be holding our Annual Missionary onference and anticipate great bles ing. Mi ssionary Frank Hartwig (ABWE - Philippines) ministered here recently. UNION BAPT IST CHURCH - Ws had special meetings December 26 through December 31st. Guest Evangelist was our 0.1.B. Edi tor, Don Moffat. T he Lord blessed. We finished out the meetings with a wonderful time of fellowship during our Watch Night service. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, WARREN - Evangelist Bob Smith was with us December 3 l through January 9. Hi ministry was one of challenge. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, W ESTERVILLE - In 1971, as a church, we saw a wonderful year. We dedicated our new building which will seat 300. It also has nine class rooms, a church office, Pastor's study, nursery and kitchen . The Lord permitted us to have many excellent speakers including evangel– ists, pastors and missionaries. Best of aJ I were the fine number that received Christ as their own personal Saviour. WIIEELERS BURG BAPTIST HURCH - Our young people, along with the young people from Grace Baptist Church, Cedarville, Ohio and the Blessed Hope Baptist ~Church, Spring– field, Ohio, attended a "Youth Ad– vance" at Skyview Ranch. Brother Ken Nichols of Cedarville College was the guest speaker. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, WILLOWICK - We are looking forward to having Evangelist Curt Wetzel with us for special meetings. Many are prayi ng that the Lord will greatly bless. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH of West Shore Rev. Wesley Bliss, Pastor Moving or Traveling through the Harrisburg, Pa. area? Stop and visit Emmanuel Baptist Church a1 4681 E. Trindle Road, Mechanics– burg, Pa., just five minutes off the Pa. Tpk. Exit 17. New Building under construct ion. lo– cated in the center of Harrisburgh' s West Shore. MOVING or TRAVELING PLAN A VISIT! Phones: (717) 737-1131 c11 n 131-6s29 lways room for one more at BBC APTIST IBLE FIND OUT HOW TO GET IN TH IS PICTURE ••• WRITE Admissions Office for more information on our courses of study. OLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA 538 Venard Road • Clarks Summit, Penna. 18411 Approved by Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges • General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Pennsylvania Department of Education THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST FEBRUARY, 1972 9 I I