The Ohio Independent Baptist, August/September 1973

BROWN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, AKRON - Our pastor and his wife (Rev. and Mrs. Dean Henry) visited mission fields in South America during the latter part of June and early July They were in Sao Paulo, Brazil Fortaleza, Brazil and Manaus, Brazil. Pastor Henry spoke at a number of the national churches and to various groups of m,ss,onaries. AVON BAPTIST CHURCH - We honored our gradvating Seniors fol– lowing one of our Sunday evening services. It was a precious time of fellowship . Our pastor, Rev. Howard Reinhold, was recently ordained. BEREA BAPTIST CHURCH - It was a delight to have our missionary, Rev. Richard Durham (ABWE - Philippine Islands) minister to us. He brought a special challenge to our High S c h o o I and College graduates. We held a Family Bi ble Time in conjunction with our Vacation Bible School. Rev. and Mrs. Mel Stadt were w ith us at this time. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BLANCHESTER We had a good week of Vacation Bible School. The average attendance was 157. FBHM missionary, Rev. Preble Cobb, spoke at one of our prayer meeting services. Also we were privileged to hear Rev. Rogers (FBHM). The Crownsmen Quartet favored us with special music. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BOWLING GREEN - Our booth at the Co u n t y Fair proved profitable. The Word of the Lord was shared with many. Our young people entered a float in Bowling Green's "festival of Brass" parade. The float took first place in the religious division. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, BUCYRUS - Missionary Norman Nicklas Brazil) told of God 's working (ABWE - and blessing 8 AUGUST • SEPTEMBER, 1973 Wt In vile all of our OARBC pastors to plact U.J on t la e I r m a I I i n g list. Send us your Church Calen– dars each week. Our mailing ad– dress is simply - Editor Don Mo It at, Box No. 160, Xenia, Ohio - 45385. in Brazil. We have had several musical groups with us. These are "The Conquerors" from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania and "Men of Faith" from Faith Baptist Col– lege in Iowa. Also, an ensemble from Ten– nessee Temple Schools presented an evening • 1n song. WHIPPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, CANTON Rev. Stanley Brittain, veteran missionary under Baptist Mid-Missions to Liberia, is now going to open a new field of service in New Zeeland . His ministry among us was most challenging . BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEVELAND - We had two very good musical treats recently. "The Joyful Sounds" representing the Grand Rapids Baptist College and 11 The Rejoicers", a ladies trio from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania . CLINTONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS - Our pastor taught Bible for one week at Camp Patmos. We gave an offering of $54 .22 to the work of Shepherds, Inc. Our Word of Life leadersh ip team was named the top leadership team in the western half of Oh io. HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS AWANA missionary, Den ton Reilly, was with us for a special Leaders Conference. Recent guest speakers include Brother Tim Northey, Brothe r Roger Mil ls and Brother John Luard . We had a surprise fellowship gathering for our pastor and his wife on his first anniversary as our pastor. They were given a cash gift of $93.00. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS - By vote of the church, we purchased two 1972 International school buses. We held a special Vacation Bible School for teens {grades 8 through 12). This was directed by our Youth Pastor - John Bird. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS - A special banquet honoring our gradu· ating Seniors was held at a nearby res1ruant. Brother Duane Gow (Trans World Radio) spoke 10 us of his work. Also, we were privileged to have Rev Gerald Smelser of the Cleveland Hebrew Mission and Rev. ,V\il ton Barkley (FBHM). PINE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS - The Conquerors Quartet from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania sang at our Father/ Son banquet. They also sang at one of our Sunday services. The Lord blessed through the ministry of our Vacation Bible Schoor. PLEASANT HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, EAST LIVERPOOL - We have a Youth Director for the summer. He is Brother Chuck Dolph, a Junior at Cedar– ville College. The Lord gave us a good Vacation Bible School. Rev. George Zinn led one of our church services. His ministry of music is always one of blessing! FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ELYRIA - The first Sunday of July we held our evening service on the church lawn. It was a special Patriotic Rally. Rev. Bob Rogers ministered h,::re while Pastor Hull attended the n a t i o n a I GARBC conference. Sixty AWANA clubbers and a dozen of our adults had a great time camping neur Brookville. Pennsylvania. Rev. Carson Fremont (ABWE - · Hong Kong) told of the need in Hong Kong. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, GALION - We recently viewed the film - " Build ing Amid Ru ins' '. Th is is an Evangelical Baptist Missions f il m which presents their work in Martinique, West Ind ies. Rev. Douglas Gray of Grand Rapids Baptist College and Editor/ Evangelis t Don Moffat ministered here. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, GALLIPOLIS Rev. Wilbur Strader and "'The Re;oicers", a girls trio from Baptist Bible College in Penn– sylvania, ministered here. Also, the work of the Gospel Fellowship Mission was presented by Rev. Ken Becker. HUNTSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH - GALLIPOLIS - Thus far in 1973 we have had two evangel· istic meetings . Evangelist Cletus Leverett was with us April 8-15 . June 3-10 we had Evangel– ist John Carrara . With both these men we ex– perienced great blessing and would highly recommend them to any church. Their minis· tr ies were Holy Spirit controlled. In a day of apostasy and coldness, it is good to know there are men like these holding forth the Word of Truth! (Continued On Page 15) THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST