Devoted to the Propagation and Defense of New Testament Christianity
VOLUME 19
July 27, 1967
NUMBER 12, PAGE 11b-12

News And Notes

Clyde O. Moore

Baptisms

During May one was baptized into Christ at Hobart, Indiana... Three were baptized during a recent meeting at Kirkwood, Mo... On May 2nd one was baptized at Westside church, Irving, Texas... Recently two were baptized at the Paris Ave. Church, Peoria, Ill... Three have been baptized recently at the Riverside Drive church, Nashville, Tenn... Three have been baptized in recent weeks at the North Main Street church, Vidor, Texas... One was recently added to the Lord at Pine Hills, Orlando, Florida... One was recently baptized at Lafayette, La... Two were baptized during a May meeting at the Forest Hills church, Richmond, Va... On May 7th two were baptized at Spring and Blaine, St. Louis, Mo... In recent weeks two have been baptized at Beaverton, Oregon... Two were baptized during May at Covington, Kentucky... One was baptized at Tenth and Francis, Oklahoma City on the last Sunday in April... Two were recently baptized at Moundsville, West Va... On April 30th one was baptized in Christ at Holden Heights, Orlando, Florida... Four have been baptized recently at the Huffman church, Birmingham, Alabama...In recent weeks three have been baptized at Anaheim, Cal... Two were baptized recently at Ellettsville, Indiana... On May 1st one was baptized at the Expressway church Louisville, Kentucky... During a meeting at Plainfield, Indiana, one was baptized... Four have been recently at the Sayre church, Birmingham, Ala...

Report Gilbert W. Holt, 1650 Paradise, Road, Clarksville, Tenn. "The South Clarksville congregation had its beginning the first Sunday in November, 1965, with eleven people. Since that time the congregation has made much progress. In June of 1966, I moved from Cambridge City, Indiana, to work with these brethren. We are now meeting in our new building. We have a radio program - Monday-Friday from 1.00 -1:15, Our average attendance for the month of March was 78. This is the only congregation in Montgomery County, Tenn. , that has taken a firm stand against institutionalism. If the readers of the GUARDIAN know of men who are stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. who want to worship with a congregation that is insisting upon Bible authority for all we do, please send us names and address and we will be glad to call on them."

Pride E. Hinton, Route 2, Dora, Alabama; "Yesterday afternoon (May 2) we baptized two more at Sayre church of Christ. This was a father, about 40 and his son. The father has been ill for some time but said he had been considering obeying the gospel for several years. The wife and mother is a Christian. This makes a total of five during the past two weeks that have been baptized here."

James L. Dension, Box 481, High Springs, Fla., "Closed week meeting with the church in Marietta, Florida, on April 30th, resulting in one baptism and three confessions of wrong. This was my second meeting for 1967. Brother Billy Duncan of Trenton, Florida, will hold our meeting at Santa Fe Hills on May 15-21."

David W. Sitton, 940 N. Lilac, Rialto, Calif. , the church in Colton, Calif, is very small. And it seemed that it had fallen into that condition of so many other congregations, where there was little, if any, work being done, by the members, to convert the lost soul. Rather than have the usual meeting, we asked Bro. Lloyd Moyer to come and preach for us, and to help us in our efforts (or lack of efforts) toward the alien. Bro. Moyer taught us for one week on the subject of 'doing personal work.' Then he helped us the next week in putting into practice what we had learned. He would have stayed another week, but circumstances prevented it. The results are wonderful. We had five responses the second week. About three fourths of the congregation has participated in this effort, and we now have members active who before did nothing. I strongly commend to any congregation that is interested in generating enthusiasm and trying to get its members to work, to consider the advantages of this type of a teaching program. Starting in Sept. I understand that Bro. Moyer will be available for this type of work, along with holding meetings.

Jim W. Middleton, Sr. , Route 2, Box 30, Bridgeport, Texas, I would like to know of a church of the Lord within driving distance of my home, which is about forty miles northwest of Fort Worth, Texas, which would like to use me. I find nothing in the area close to where I live but brethren who do not seem to know what the church of the Lord is. I have been out of this state for many years, preaching in the northwest, and in Calif. Because of the health of my wife, we had to leave San Diego, Calif. and come back to the farm. She is all right now, thank the Lord, and we want to work. Fifty or sixty miles is not too far for us to drive. I have had many years of experience as a preacher of the gospel. I can give plenty of references as to my soundness, and I shall be delighted to let any congregation that needs a preacher be the judge as to whether or not I can preach. We might consider moving to Arizona, California or New Mexico, or to the Western part of this state. We have about half of the income necessary for us, and therefore feel that we are able to assist in the work where we are needed most. Let us hear from you.

Preachers Move

R. L. (Bob) Craig, 3401 30th Street, Port Arthur, Texas: "After two years with the church in Crane, Texas, I recently moved to work with the Pear Ridge church in Port Arthur. Crane is a fine church, with good elders, and doing much in preaching the gospel. They support David Bonner and Joe Fitch fully and give partial support to Ben Shropshire besides supporting a local man. Walter Talley will move there to work with them June 18. I am having to partially support myself in the work here, therefore my meeting work will be curtailed considerably. However, if there are any churches within 100 miles of Port Arthur that needs meetings, I will be glad to work with them. "

Clyde O. Moore, 2706, Paul Ave., Lufkin,Texas: "On August 15th I will bring to a close nearly13 years of association with the Lord's people at Herty. I will continue to live in Lufkin, as I own my home here. If any congregation within 150 miles of Lufkin needs a preacher on Sunday, I will be glad to go. I can be reached at the above address or you can call NE4- 5024. "

New Church

Robert Bunting, Box 97, Lafayette, New Jersey: "Beginning June 4 the church started meeting in Sussex, New Jersey. The church meeting in Newton has decided to change the meeting place to Sussex because more interest has been shown in that part of the country. The church is now meeting in the Wantage Grange Hall, Highway 284, Sussex, New Jersey. Services are at 10,11, and 7:30 pm. Lord's day and a Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7:30. We would appreciate the addresses of any members or interested persons living in northwest New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, or southern New York for information contact me at the above address. Beginning June 11, a congregation meets for the first time in Warren County, New Jersey. This church is meeting in the Washington Grange Hall, Brass Castle Road, Washington, New Jersey. This church might possibly move its meeting place to Phillipsburg, New Jersey, or Eastern, Pennsylvania. Therefore, we would like to contact not only the members in Warren County New Jersey but also any members living in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. Contact me at the above address."

Church Moving To New Location

L. L. Stout, Oxnard, California,: "The Northside church, which has been meeting at 1031 South Ventura Road, Oxnard, California, is moving to 242 North "A" Street, at the corner of North A and Palm. Our first service in the new location will be Sunday June 11. The church started meeting on the first Sunday in July, 1966 with eighteen members, and has grown to fifty four members. There are three military units in this area. Point Magu, Port Hueneme Naval Construction Battalion, and Oxnard Air Force Base. If you know of any one assigned to any of the units, please send their names and I will contact them. Our address is Box 285, Oxnard, California 93030."

Need Preacher

Preacher is needed to work with the Eastland church in Ranger, Texas. Will pay an agreed salary, and furnish a three Bedroom house and utilities. Write O. M. Franklin, or John L. Smith, Box 153, at the above city.

The Church of Christ in Vacaville, California is in need of a preacher. Those that are interested please contact Euel Ball. 612 Kentucky St., Vacaville, Calif. 95688. Phone, area code 707, 448-2874.

The Loveland Heights Church of Christ is in need of a full time preacher to begin work in the fall of 1967. This congregation meets in a new building and is able to fully support a preacher. Present membership is over one hundred. If interested, please contact W. McVey, 1566 W. Loveland Ave. Loveland, Ohio 45140.

Make Contact

Samuel J. Bynum, 709 Eufbery Drive, Goldsboro, N. C. 27530: "I am interested in contacting anyone who is coming to or already in the Goldsboro area who stands for the New Testament order of work and worship. I believe in the all-sufficiency of the church and abiding within scriptural authority. If anyone knows of others in this area or coming who are of like mind, please contact me at the above address,"

Meetings During August

Billy Moore of Butler, Mo. , will assist the church in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, in a series of meetings August 14-20.

Ferrell Jenkins of Akron, Ohio, will be with the church in Steele, Mo. in a gospel meeting, July 30-August 6.

Homer Hailey of Tampa, Florida, will assist the Fairview church, Garden Grove, California, in a gospel effort, August 6-13.