The Ohio Independent Baptist, November 1972

NORTON BAPTIST CHURCH, BARBERTON - We were blessed through the ministry of Dr John McCormick He held special meetings here September 18 through 24. Our Annual Homecoming Day was held on September 24th. BEREA BAPTIST CHUCH - Brother Roger L. Salomon has accepted a call to serve as our Director of Christian Edu– cation. He began his work here on Septem– ber 15th. Rev. Albert Spieth (BMM- Brazi l) mrnistered here one Sunday evening in Sep– tember . Mrs . Spieth spoke at our Women's Mis5ionary Union. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BLANCHESTER - We were blessed through the ministry of " The Kilians." Dr. Jack Riggs, professor of Bible at Cedarville College spoke recently at one of our prayer meetings. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BOWLING GREEN - Former pastor, Rev. Bruce N. Stewart, was w it h us as guest speaker at our Anniversary Sunday on October l st. We praise the Lord for his continued blessing on us as we seek to reach out for Christ . CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, BUCYRUS - Miss ionary Norman Nicholas (ABWE-Brazil) spoke at our Father I Son banquet . Evangelist C. Leroy Sheveland presented 1he gospel through his Chalk drawings-October 22-29. Hearts were challenged through his ministry. WHIPPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH I CANTON - Recent guest speakers include Mr . Larry Wares and Dr. Marvin Stephens. Also, soloist ,\i\iss Peggy Bush, was with us for our Rally Day services on October 8th. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH , COLUMBUS - We ' ve had a number of guest speakers late– ly. These include Dr. William A. Kuhnle, Rev. lee Turner, Rev Endsley, Rev Mark Mitchell and Evangelist Ed Morrell . Guest musicians 6 NOVEMBER, 1972 Wt invite all of our OARBC pastors to place ui on th t Ir ma 111 n g list. Send us your Church Calen– dars each week. Our mailing ad– dress is simply _ Editor Don M O I I at, Box No. 160, Xenia, Ohio - 45385. have been " The Roth Family" and Dr. Robert Monroe of Cedarville College . Evangelist Dr. Homer Britton held special evangelistic meet– ings here October 22 through 29. IMMANUEL BAPTISJ CHURCH COLUMBUS- At a special business meeting of our church, we voted to call Mr. John Bird to be our Youth Pastor. He has accepted this call and is now serving in this capacity. Brother Bird and his wife are graduates of Cedarville College. They began their ministry here on September 15th. They have one son-Jonathon . PINE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH, COLUMBUS- Rev. Jim Woester was with us for our " Round-Up" Sunday. Also, we had Dr . Clinton Branine speak to us on this day. He is to return in December to hold a Conference on Prophecy. We will be holding a Fall Evangel– istic Crusade- November 13 through 19 with guest evangelist, Brother Bill Compton . EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, DAYTON - Our young people had a special Youth Retreat. Rev. Raymond Reed of Toronto was the special speaker for this occasion. Recently we formed a "jail team" which is ministering on Sunday afternoons in the Xenia, Ohio jail. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ELYRIA - Dr. Paul Tassell , National Youth Representa– tive for our GARBC spoke here in early Sep– tember . The Fellowship of Baptists for Home Missions held the ir ' 72 Candidate School in our church recently. Our Missionary Confer– ence this year was held October 4 through 8 and the Lord moved in Iives. FIR!T BAPTIST CHURCH, GALION - Miss Janet Wolfe, missionary candidate to Fortaleza, Brazil, spoke at one of our Sunday morning services. We were also privileged to listen to Mr. Melvin Ness tell of his recent trip to Africa Other speakers include Rev. Earl Umbaugh, Dr. Adly Fam (Director of Tra,1s World Radio in Beirut) and " The Gard– ners" (ABWE- New Guinea) . FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, GALLIPOL IS - We are mov,ng right along with the modeling of our church building. Recently was voted to carpet the en1ire building (n and old) and put tile in the kitchen, restroo and stairways Evangelist Del Fehsenfeld a his group of 16 college young people w with us - October 28 through November 3. MIDVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, GRAfTON - The Lord blessed through the special eva gelistic meetings held October 2 through Guest evangelist, who was used of the Lo these days, was Evangelist Paul Dixon. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, LONDON - • Our pastor, Rev. David Morris, re -ent 1 ly cor pleted his fifth year as r""" ~r • churc We had a delightful time at CJur ",- .:hu rc picnic. It was held a t the Metropolitan Pa in Darby, Ohio. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MEDINA - Our "Church in the Park" ministry is no, over, but it was a blessed summer! Speci, music and guest speakers helped a ttract goo crowds. We recently held our Fall "Kick-Off banquet and had Rev. Don Sewell of En manuel Bapt ist Church, Toledo, Ohio as gue~ speaker. MOGADORE BAPTIST CHURCH - Our young people had a time of fun, fooc and fellowship at the Rustic Hills Ranch i September. We held a special " Round-Up" 0 Sunday, September 25th. Brother Larry Die (missionary to Nigeria, Africa) ministered hen one Sunday evening. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, NILES - While our pastor was away on vacation, WE \~ere privileged to hear the following . . Mr . Brad Baker, Rev. Tom Finch, Rev. Roge Fenton (ABWE), Mr. Glenn Weckle and Rev Norman Nicklas (ABWE- Brazil). We recentl) purchased the parking lot adjacent to ou, church. Plans are to black top the parking area . Eventually we hope also to purchase • property joining our church property. Miss Beth Odor (EBM- Niger) spoke at our Beth· any Missionary Fellowship. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, REYNOLDSBURG - Miss Mary Lou Rhodes who has served in Liberia for two terms was with us for an evening service . Also, Brother Ben Kend rick (BV\M-Central African Republic) told of the need in that great field . Our Winter Bible Con- • ference has been set for December 27 through 31 . Guest teachers at this conference are to be Rev. Paul Fried~richsen (ABWE- Philippine Islands) and Rev . Joseph Pinter. BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, SPRINGFIELD - We were happy to have missionary Rev. Albert Ostrander with us. Rev. George Zinn THE OHIO INDEPENDENT BAPTIST