The Ohio Independent Baptist, September 1991

Hats ff to members f alvary Pastor Don Eaton, Faith Baptist, Lakeview, bas been praying for and witnessing lo a 93 year-old man for 2 years. Tbe man recently broke bis bip, and asked for Pastor Eaton to visit bim in the hospital. As Don entered the room, tbe man cried out, "I'm so happy to see you . I want to get things right witb God." There in tbat hospital bed be accepted Christ as Savior. Fell wsbip Bapti t in Paine ville, wb band d ut 1,000 gospel tracts during tbe Paine ville July 3 parade. Having an Impac--i on Ohio Larry Fetzer State Representative A number of our OARBC churches have the slogan, "We care about you," or something similar, on their letterheads or bulletins, or on their sign out front. This follows the example of our God, for "He careth for you ." We reach out to lost people, those who are hurting and in need. Sometimes the needy are within our own congregation, so we receive benevolent offerings to assist them. We are a family , and when one hurts, all hurt, and we minister to one another. Likewise, as an association, we care for one another as members of God's family . As sister churches, we consider it a privi– lege to reach out to one another. Right now our churches are working together through our Adopt-a-Church program to help one of our churches in a time of need. The Bethel Baptist Church of Pataskala has outgrown its tiny building, and is relocating to a newer and larger facility . The problem is a lack of funds to prepare the building for use. Several churches have responded already. Perhaps you could also help this soul– winning , dynamic church pastored by Larry Maddux . All gifts should be sent to OARBC, PO Box 2822 l, Columbus, OH 43228. One of the best things caring families can do is to get together on a regular basis. The same goes for churches. We have a great opportunity to get together for some magnificent fellowship coming up at this year's annual conference. YOU need to be there, and WE need you! 4th Annual Day of Prayer Set The Fourth Annual "One Accord" Day of Prayer, sponsored by the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, will be held Sunday, September 29, 1991. On this day, all churches and pastors of our fellowship are encouraged to give their attention to prayer for our beloved fellowship, including our state representa– tive, Council of Twelve, our churches, pastors, missionaries, and special needs. All churches are encouraged to pray specifically for our fellowship at 11 :00 a.m., during the morning worship service. In the past many have combined with sister churches for afternoon prayer and praise services. Others have used this day to receive a special love offering for the OARBC. There are many different ways to approach this day; the most important factor is that you participate. All churches have received special Day of Prayer packets which contain sugges– tions and information regarding the Annual Day of Prayer. If you would like additional information, please contact Pastor Ken Floyd, who is the Council of Twelve coordinator for the Day of Prayer. His address is: Box 80441, Canton, OH 44708, or call 216-477-6568. Serving Churches Across the State State Representative Larry Fetzer 4221 Wallington Drive Dayton, OH 45440 513-299-3128 Cedarville College News Dr. Estes Award. Dr. Daniel J. Estes, associate professor of Bible at Cedarville College, recently received a 1991 Sears-Roebuck Foundation Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Dr. Estes is one of nearly 700 faculty members being recognized nationally by The Sears-Roebuck Foundation for resourcefulness and leadership as an independent college educator. Each award winner receives $1,000, and the institution receives a grant. Recognized for bis outstanding class– room performance, Dr. Estes is rigorous in bis expectations and is respected and well-liked by his students and peers. He says, "My greatest joy as a teacher comes from helping students to understand and to motivate them to learn for themselves. I can' t teach them everything they need to know, but if I can get them started and model for them a love for learning, then I will have launched them on a lifetime of growth." J. Wesley Baker, associate professor of broadcasting at Cedarville College, recently completed studies for the Ph.D. degree at The Ohio State University. He bas been a faculty member in Dr. Baker Cedarville's Com- munication Arts Department since 1977. An experienced broadcaster and innovator of interactive video, Dr. Baker received a 1990 Sears-Roebuck Founda– tion Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award. He bolds the B.A. degree from Bob Jones University and the M.A. from the University of South Carolina.