Devoted to the Propagation and Defense of New Testament Christianity
VOLUME 2
February 15, 1951
NUMBER 40, PAGE 15-16

News

Thornton Crews, 206 Main Street, Rusk, Texas: This is to let all my friends know that I have moved to Rusk, Texas. I closed my work in Healdton, Okla., the second Lord's day in January and started my work with the good people in Rusk on the following Wednesday night. I enjoyed a good work in Oklahoma and made many friends in the section, but am glad to be back in Texas. The work has been doing well in the little city of Rusk for the last few years, with brother Luther Blackmon working with the church. I think we will be able to do a lot of good in this needy field. Good crowds and fine interest have been characteristic of the work so far."

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Gospel Preacher Available

Brother A. E. Findley, 7634 Dixie Drive, Houston, Texas, is available for meetings, preaching appointments in reach of Houston, or local work. Brother Findley is a preacher of splendid knowledge and ability and capable of doing a good work wherever he goes. He has preached for a good many years and is certainly seasoned and experienced. We suggest that you call him.

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F. B. Shepherd, Box 836, Sweetwater, Texas, Jan. 12: "I am finding the British brethren very gracious. December 31 I spoke three times at Tunbridge Wells in Kent. January 7 I was with the Saints in Kentish Town. I am leaving this morning to visit the brethren in Paris, Frankfurt, and Liege. Upon return to England I shall hold meetings in Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, and other places. I begin my return journey to dear old U.S.A. March 5."

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Brother Brightwell Goes To Junction

Brother Walter Brightwell began work with the Junction, Texas, church last Lord's day. He has been with us here at the Guardian for about a year and a half. We have enjoyed him and profited by having him around. He will have much more time for writing and has promised us a series of articles on some very vital present day problems just as soon as he gets settled down. Watch for them."

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Florida Lectureship

The annual lectureship at Florida Christian College is scheduled for next week. The program is varied and promises some interesting discussions. We have already carried the program complete in a previous issue of this paper but want especially to call your attention to the fact that two of our staff of regular writers are appearing on the program. On Wednesday night, February 17 brother James W. Adams, Longview, Texas, will speak on "Institutionalism." Then on Thursday night, February 18, our editor, brother Yater Tant will speak on "Centralized Control and Oversight." Need we tell you that these two speeches will be both interesting and challenging?"

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Campbell-Walker Debate To Be Reprinted

Brother Earl West is reprinting the debate between Alexander Campbell and John Walker which took place in 1820 and of course has been out of print for a long time. The price of this book will be $3.25. Only a very few old copies of this book are in existence. Many have wanted it and now it is available. Send your orders to Earl West, 34 N. Layman Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Albert Smith, Box 565, Corvallis, Oregon, Jan. 27: "The news of the passing of brother Whiteside brings sorrow. In August, 1920 I did my first song leading in meetings and he did the preaching. His preaching and writings from that day on have been a source of strength to me. His place will be difficult to fill."

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To The Churches And Brethren Everywhere

Greeting:

At the beginning of the New Year the church in Cottage Grove starts out with renewed faith and zeal for the cause of Christ. Brother W. C. Harrison has moved here from California and began work with the church the last Lord's day in December. With his help and encouragement there is not a doubt that progress will be made in extending the borders of the kingdom of Christ in this area.

As is known by some the church in Cottage Grove has for two years suffered because of division and strife. A lack of love and respect for God's word always bring trouble. Men who love themselves more than God and the church for which Jesus died create such situations. It has ever been so, and no doubt will continue as long as men live on the earth. Circumstances of this kind bring regrettable results, and with many it is a faith shaking experience. However, there are those in practically every case that will not allow such to cause them to retreat or in the least back up from a position that is right and cannot be wrong.

The individual or congregation that is not satisfied to be governed by the instructions set forth in God's word will sooner or later suffer the consequences that such an attitude is sure to bring.

Conditions throughout the world today are in a state of turmoil politically. Insecurity, doubt and instability are on every hand, and as people become entangled in the affairs and relationships brought about by the condition of the world seemingly, they lose all sense of responsibility not only to the God of heaven but to one another as well. Such an attitude as this is badly wrong any time and at any place. The church of the Lord can never accomplish its purpose among men under circumstances of this sort. Obviously, the trend of things today is away from, rather than toward things spiritual.

Modernism, Materialism, Atheism, Premillennialism, and Denominationalism are ever-present enemies and have to be dealt with. The church in Cottage Grove, Oregon, wishes to let the brotherhood know that we stand unalterably opposed to any and all departures from God's holy word. False teaching has no place here and will not be tolerated, no, not for an hour.

Conditions should never be allowed to become so bad that those who have the oversight of the congregation would be afraid to exercise discipline. Patience and sympathy cannot be substituted for discipline when it is required. May we open our eyes to the true facts that face us and let it definitely be known just where we stand.

We want all to know that we truly and whole-heartedly solicit the cooperation of all the faithful everywhere.

Let the churches and individuals who commit wrongs correct them by doing just what the Bible says, nothing more, nothing less, and all will be well. There can be no appeasement or compromise with error.

Let us look to the future with zeal and determination and press the battle for righteousness until victory is won. In the Master's name, W. C. Harrison, Minister ELDERS:

Doss Bradford L. R. Goodwin

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C. G. Caldwell, Sr., 1203, S. Green St., Glasgow, Ky.: "Three were baptized here Sunday; one the Sunday before. Several others have been baptized recently."

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Luther Blackmon, Box 980, Lufkin, Texas closed a good meeting Sunday, January 28 at Del Rio, Texas. There were four baptisms and 13 restorations. Brother Blackmon is now in a meeting in Rio Grande City, Texas. He goes next to Phoenix, Arizona, and Central Church in Los Angeles.

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Luther G. Roberts, 1521 Pile Street, Clovis, New Mexico, Feb. 6: "During the past month three were baptized, two were restored, and eighteen identified themselves with the congregation here. The average attendance in the Bible school was 369 for the same month. I began my fourth year with this congregation on February 13. Brother H. W. Busby and brother Leon Kelley are to be with the church in a meeting this spring, April 15 to 24. Brother Frank Worgan, Hindley, Lancashire, England, is to speak for the church here March 6. Members of neighboring congregations are invited to attend these meetings.

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G. K. Wallace, 944 Perry, Wichita, Kan., Feb. 6: "I recently closed at Windom, Kan., with good interest. At present I am with the congregation at Paragould, Ark., where J. A. McNutt preaches. Crowds and interest are fine."

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Kelton Whaley, Clanton, Ala.: "Two baptized, one restored at mid-week Bible study last week here."

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L. L. Geiger, Oklahoma City, Okla.: "My family and I began our seventh year with the Capitol Hill church the first Sunday in February. We pray that the last six years may have been worth something to the cause in this section, and that the year before us may be the best to the glory of God. Last year 43 were baptized, 45 restored, and 68 placed membership with the congregation here. Our daily radio program over KLPR, 1140 kc., 12:15-30 noon, will soon be in its fifth year. Present membership is 650 and our new auditorium is seated for 774."

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Garnie Atkisson, Lovington, N. M., Feb. 5: "We closed the greatest meeting in the history of the church last night. Paul Foutz, of Sweetwater, did the preaching. Nineteen were baptized, 15 of these being adults; 11 confessed sin and requested the prayers of the church, and two identified themselves with the work here. Brother Foutz will return next year at the same time the Lord willing."

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Maurice A. Meredith, 1507 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, Idaho, Feb. 1: "It was my pleasure to conduct a series of meetings in the newly-completed building at Kalispell, Mont., which resulted in one baptism. They have a modest, but nice, building, well located, and a fine group of brethren. This work, with brother Earl Arnold as minister, is one of the most promising I know of. He has a daily radio program which is well received. As a result of which we had visitors at most every service. We need more men like brother Arnold out here. Brother Cecil Wright begins our meeting March 18."

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Choice L. Bryant, 165 South 15th St., Salem, Oregon, Jan. 15: "Last Sunday night the Salem congregation closed a fine protracted meeting with James W. Reynolds (Pueblo, Colo.) as visiting evangelist. Brother Reynolds did a splendid job preaching the gospel, the attendance was good, and the results were gratifying. There were two baptisms and one restoration during the campaign; which makes five baptisms and one restoration in the month of January this year; which makes a grand total of 23 "responses" in the Salem church since I began my work here on Oct. 22, 1950."

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Chester Estes, Sheffield, Ala., Jan. 31: "A large crowd attended the services of the Highland Park Church last Lord's day. A man and his wife, who had been Baptists, called back on Monday and were baptized. The church moves along in a fine way. I am in my seventh year with the Highland Park Church."

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Jesse M. Kelley, 2905 Wingate Ave., Nashville, Tenn.: "In the four months we have been working with the Grandview Heights Church in Nashville, there has been 37 additions, eight of which were baptism. Although 50 members went out from this congregation last September to form a new congregation which was sponsored by Grandview Heights, their places have been taken by others, and we are again using extra chairs in the auditorium and two class rooms to seat the audiences. We" enjoyed the largest Wednesday evening audience this week that the congregation has had for several years. A $20,000 enlarging and remodeling program is planned for the near future. This church is blessed with elders who do not expect the preacher to pastor the flock, but do expect him to uncompromisingly preach the truth to both church member and sinner. For this we are thankful, and look forward to a good and profitable work in this new year. I have time for one more meeting in 1951, in the month of August. If I can serve you, write me at the above address."

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