The Ohio Independent Baptist, February/March 1991

Having an Impac-i on Ohio Larry Fetzer State Representative As we introduce you to this "new look" fo r the OIB, I am excited with the challenge of continuing the long and illustrious history of this paper, dating back to 1927 . We are asking God to enable us to continue to make this an effective vehicle of communication among our churches, and to help us– together-to have an impact on the state of Ohio. The vision statement adopted by the OARBC states, "We draw together to strengthen and sharpen one another through mutual encouragement and edification." The OIB is an instrument to help accomplish thi s task. I have asked Mrs. Linda Thomas, of Dayton, to be the managing editor for the OIB . She served God with me on the staff of the Washington Heights Baptist Church for 12 years, and thi s past year bas been a part of the Public Relations Department at Cedarville College. She bas training in the production of newslet– ters, and experience in writing, editing, and desktop publishing. Please pray for us as we undertake thi s new area of responsibility. It is our desire for this paper to be a means of help and encouragement to all our people. We are here to serve you, and we want to hear from you. 2 Larry Fetzer • 4221 Wallington Dr. Dayton, OH 45440 • 513-299-3128 Cedarville College NeW's In April Cedarville College will break ground for the new 68,000 square foot engineering/science/nursing building which when coupled with the present science building will provide a 100,000 square foot laboratory and classroom facility . The Engineering program began in the fall of 1990 and offers majors in electrical and mechanical engineering. The Village Players of Cedarville College will present "The Miracle Worker" under the direction of Mrs. Rebecca Baker February 14-16 in Alford Auditorium. Evening performances are at 8 p.m., and the Saturday matinee, at 2 p.m. For ticket information, call 766-2211 ext. 327. Speaker for the Staley Lectureship Series February 19-21 is Dr. Patrick Cate, president of International Missions Inc., an outreach to Moslems. Dr. Cate's topic is "Islam," and bis chapel messages will be broadcast on WCDR-FM 90.3 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. To order tapes of the series, call WCDR at 513-766-5595 . The Music Department will present the annual Music Showcase February 22-23 . On Friday evening at 8 p.m., Showcase will feature performance groups of the Music Department and Christian ministries music teams in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel. An honors band and an honors choir composed of high school students from Christian schools in several states will present concerts Saturday at 2 p.m. Scioto HiUs Camp needs coun selors & support staff for this summer. Know someone qualified for this important ministry ? Write for an application or call 614-778-2273. TW'o NeW' Features to Keep You Informed Laying the Foundation: Church Planting in Ohio God is still building His church. In this column we will keep you up-to-date on church planting projects underway in Ohio and neighboring states. Watch this column also for helpful, practical, how-to– do-it suggestions on the topic of church planting. Ideas That Work! Many of our churches are using creative and innovative methods for strengthening their effectiveness in evangelism, disci– pleship, women's, children's, and youth ministries, and other facets of church life. We want to give you the opportunity to share some of the hot ideas you have used to produce significant results in your church . This will be a practical column of help for all of us. So Send Them In by March 15 for use in the April issue. The Ohio Independent Baptist P.O. Box 293058 Kettering, OH 45429 Please include your name and phone number. Purpose Statement The OIB bas been established as the official organ of the OARBC. Its purpose shall be to communicate information regularly to our constituency concerning the programs and activities of the fellowship and its churches. • It will promote the ministries and programs of the association. • It will report on the news of significant happenings ju the churches of general interest throughout the fellowship. · • It will give information concerning the state camping program. • It will be a means ofmutual encouragement among the pastors and people of theOARBC. • It will be a vehicle for the sharing of useful ideas among the churches . • It will seek to support the vision statement of the OARBC.