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Scheduling Meetings
Luther Blackmon, Rusk, Texas, will be engaged in gospel meetings during the coming months. He already has most of his time filled for 1951, but not all. For the present his address is Rusk, Texas.
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Debate Material Available
James R. Cope
Those who were present or who read reports of the Miller-Riley debate conducted in Mayfield, are aware of the great interest created by this discussion and the large audiences in attendance.
The complete notes of the Miller-Riley debate, together with tape recordings of the entire discussion will be made available to the Bible classes of Florida Christian College. Last year in our preacher classes we studied rather extensively the notes that I used with Mr. Brown at Huntingdon, Tenn. In addition to this, our students attended and recorded the Miller-Hamm debate at Zephyrhills, Florida. This is in keeping with our policy to prepare our boys in the best possible way to meet error wherever it may be found and to be fearless in the defense of the truth, together with a gentle Christian spirit. We believe this is invaluable preparation for those who intend to preach and defend the ancient order.
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Harry E. Johnson, Hamilton, Texas, September 15: "Our meeting, Paul Southern of Abilene Christian College preaching, came to a close August 13. Brother Paul was at his best. There were two baptized, four restored, and five to place membership. There were two baptized the Saturday night before the meeting. From July 14 to 20, I was with the Pottsville, Texas, congregation in a meeting. The attendance and interest increased from the first. There were no visible results. Lon Wright of Marble Falls lead the singing in a fine way. The church here sent me to Olathe, Colo., to hold a mission meeting, August 18 to 27. The attendance was fair. One was baptized and one restored. The brethren from Delta, Grand Junction, and Rifle encouraged us much by their presence on several occasions. R. H. Campbell of DeLeon arranged his vacation so he could give his services as song leader in this meeting free. This contributed much to the success of the meeting. . During my absence, two of the elders and one of the deacons filled in. The work here continues with good interest; we had one restoration last Lord's day. Plans are in the making to enlarge our building to take care of the class work."
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J. T. Marlin, Dickson, Tenn., September 15: "Recently four have been baptized in our regular services here. I am now in a meeting at Berea. near Franklin, Tenn., Our meeting here begins October 1, with A. J. Bachman of San Jose, California preaching. My Holy Land pictures were shown here two nights last week with overflow audiences. They will be shown at the high school in Spring Hill Thursday, September 28, and at 11th Street in Nashville on September 29."
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M. A. Mansur, Granite, Okla., September 21: "We just closed a very successful and profitable eleven-day meeting here in Carnegie. Seven responded to the invitation. This makes a total of thirty-six responses since I have been working with this fine little congregation. My son, Kenneth V. Mansur, minister of Granite, Okla., preached in a very fine way. When in this area, come and worship with us."
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Cleon Lyles, Little Rock, Ark., September 25: "September has been a good month at Fourth & State. Six were baptized, two restored and eight placed membership. Contributions averaged more than $1,350.00 per Sunday. F. B. Shepherd will preach in our fall meeting beginning October 15."
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Clarence Gobbels, 969 Ash Avenue, Tempe, Ariz., September 18: "Work here continues on the upgrade, with larger crowds, interesting meetings. One fine man restored to duty here yesterday, who had been indifferent many years. The church here supports me in a meeting at Cottonwood, Ariz., October 15-22. Time for meetings next spring or summer in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or anywhere."
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W. W. Hall, Rector, Ark., September 19: "L. C. Bankhead, of Houston, Texas, recently conducted our meeting in a very fine and forceful manner. There were four baptisms and one restoration. One baptism and one restoration since the meeting."
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Hoyt Houchen, 2110 Lipscomb, Amarillo, Texas, September 19: "September 10, 1950, marked the completion of one year's work with Central, 14th and Monroe. We have had a total of 204 responses during this first year. There have been 75 baptisms, 44 restorations, and 85 Memberships. In addition to a fine program of local work, Central is supporting the work in Bismarck, North , Dakota. Brother Gordon J. Pennock is doing a wonderful work there. When in Amarillo, we invite you to be with us."
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Albert Smith, Box 565, Corvallis, Ore., September 17: "During the month of September we had one baptism, and two restorations; there are others who attend regularly that we expect to obey the gospel soon. With a membership of approximately forty, we had 73 present today. In that number were seven adults who are subject to the gospel. I am finding the reading of the Gospel Guardian profitable. May the time never come when issues that disturb the body of Christ cannot, and will not be discussed freely."
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Ernest Finley, Morrilton, Ark., September 16: "We are enjoying the memory of Roy Cogdill's meeting with us very much. We were greatly strengthened, instructed and edified by his lessons. My family and I leave Monday, September 18, for a vacation trip to Carlsbad, N. M. Other stops included are: Stillwater, Okla., Perryton, Texas, and Abilene, Texas. We returned last Monday from a very pleasant visit in Wichita, Kan., at the West Douglas congregation. The future of the church looks bright in Wichita."
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Chester Estes, 301 Grand Ave., Sheffield, Ala., September 12: "Recently I closed a very fine meeting with the church at Burnsville, Miss. There were three baptisms. We had visitors from many of the surrounding congregations. The church has grown in that section as a result of some former debates with the denominations. I have been in meetings since the first of June, but am now back with the Highland Park congregation. I am with you in your fight against the new digressions."
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Esten Macon, 226 East Church, Anderson, S. C., September 18: "After laboring with the congregation here for the past three years, I have asked the brethren to release me as of December 31. I will consider working with either a self-supporting church, or in mission fields. I am 37 years old, a college graduate, married, and have nine years of experience as a minister."
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Herbert Fraser, 107 N. Pendell, Cleburne, Texas, September 19: "C. E. McGaughey was with Westside, August 27 through September 3. His son, Don, directed the singing. The work of both was appreciated so much. Six baptized, one restored. Three have been baptized since. The vacation school, conducted during this time had an average daily attendance of slightly over 200. I recently began my second year here. The work continues to be very enjoyable."
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W. C. Anderson, Christopher, Ill., September 21: "Seven were immersed during a meeting at Mount Carmel, Ill. I shall preach at Centralia, Ill., October 1 to 14."
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D. C. Lawrence, Borger, Texas: "Jack Hardcastle, who preaches for the College Avenue Church, Lubbock, Texas, closed a meeting with us September 24. Eight were restored and two were baptized. 0. F. Shewmaker, of Pampa, Texas, directed the singing."
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Raymond Whittington, Marietta, Okla., September 26: "In our meeting which came to a close last Wednesday night, there were eight baptisms, and two restorations. C, R. Nichol preached, and Wilkin Bacon directed the singing. Both did their work well and were asked to return for work in the future."
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A. T. Harris, Dallas, Texas, September 20: "Six to be identified with the local work at Pearl and Bryan recently. Kenneth Davis, assistant to brother Overby, is conducting a singing school to continue through a period of several months, which adds much to our work."
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W. W. Allen, 401 West 26th Street, Kearney, Neb.: "Most preachers have become accustomed to not being invited into the homes for meals, and here the preacher doesn't have much time, anyway. He is too busy trying to entertain the strangers who visit him from time to time. How can we impress upon Christians their duty in this matter? Of one thing I am quite certain. I know of several souls who have been led to obedience through such acts of love and kindness. Surely the winning of a soul is worth a little of the husband's money and the wife's work. I have one suggestion for any church sending a preacher into this state. After you decide on the amount necessary for him to keep soul and body together, add an extra allowance for him to practice hospitality. He will need it. Wilson Wallace will be with us beginning the 19th of November in a meeting."
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Dale Saxson, 1277 Boston, Denver 8, Colo.: "The church here in Aurora is four months old, and we have grown in number very steadily. We haven't begged for outside help nor do we expect to. We have a lovely building that will not need adding to. The Park Hill Church is responsible for the church being planted here. Last Sunday we broke another record for Bible School attendance. The contribution for the day was $200. Three adults were added by transfer."
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Richard Donley, 206 Gale Ave., Peoria, Ill.: "There continues to be evidence of good interest in the gospel in this city. The church meeting in Richland School is supporting a well balanced program of work, which includes two radio programs per week, a 250 word newspaper article, a weekly Bulletin, and ads in the daily paper. We are now beginning the mailing of Ancient Landmarks to 100 families each month. Is some church interested in doing some home missionary work? I believe that Central Illinois offers the ripest opportunity that exists in the northern part of these United States."
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Tom E. Wallace, Box 529,Vivian, La., September 20: "This past summer the church in Vivian, with myself as preacher, held two meetings in Mooringsport and Oil City, Louisiana. There is no congregation in either of these towns. There were no responses, but several heard the gospel. I preached in a meeting in Whitehouse, Texas, with four baptisms, and one restoration and a meeting in Lanneaus, Texas, with no responses. September marks the end of my first years' work with this congregation. The stay has been profitable and pleasant."
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M. C. Cuthbertson, 1220 Elden Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., September 27: "Thanks for the continued good work you are doing. Our work here at Central, 12th and Hoover, is doing well. Three men have been baptized, three people have placed membership, and one restored during September. Other indications of good work being done. Many visitors from Texas, and other places, have been with us during the summer. Brother and sister John Aiken of Dallas, and Fred Adams of Sulphur Springs, were with us last Sunday. I begin with Northwest Church, in Seattle, the 18th."
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James 0. Wilburn, 1703 Hayden Ave., Amarillo, Texas, August 24: "Meeting at Joseph Avenue in Nashville closed at water's edge with six baptized, and one restored. This group has thrown off the shackles of speculation and its present eldership, preacher, and membership stand firm for the truth. Am now assisting Eighth Avenue, Nashville, in a meeting. Begin September 3 at Morristown, Tenn. Would like to arrange meetings during December and November and through 1951. Am in a position to assist a few churches in meetings who are unable to completely support a meeting. Write me as above."
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Cleon Lyles, Little Rock, Ark, August 28: "During the past month, six were baptized, eleven placed membership, and one was restored at Fourth and State. L. H. Knight Construction Co. is to erect our new building and work will begin within the next few days. Cost of construction will be near $250,000.00. The auditorium will seat more than 1,300 people, and will be air-conditioned. There will be thirty-four classrooms, an office, and study in the educational building."
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George Tipps, 2018 Village Drive, Louisville, Ky., September 22: "Three were baptized and one was identified at Bardstown Road last Lord's day. We begin the Wallace meeting at Memorial Audtiorium, September 24. We hope for this to be a great occasion for the church in Louisville."
Coleman Overby, who passed on in Dallas, Texas, Thursday, September 28, had been associated several years with the Pearl and Bryan Streets Church. He was born near Murray, Ky., where some of his brothers reside. For several years he labored with the church in Muskogee, Okla., from which place he moved to Dallas, Texas, and worked with the church at Sears and Summit for many years. Brother Overby wrote a number of Bible Study books in addition to his preaching.
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Foy E. Wallace, Jr., is the speaker in a downtown meeting in Louisville, Ky., supported by all the loyal churches of the city, which began with a crowd of 1,750 on Sunday - afternoon, September 24.
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Roy E. Cogdill recently closed a splendid meeting at Tompkinsville, Ky. in which seventeen were baptized.
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C. R. Nichol, Clifton, Texas, will be the speaker in a meeting at Fourth and Groesbeck Church in Lufkin, Texas, beginning October 15.
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Cled E. Wallace is in a meeting this week with the church at Monahans, Texas.
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J. T. Marlin, Dickson, Tenn., September 21: "I preached six days last week at Berea, near Franklin, Tenn. Before the meeting was over it was impossible for the people to get into the house. Five were baptized and two restored. One was baptized here Sunday. I am preaching this week at Mt. Olive. I have resigned my work here at Dickson and accepted work at Mayfield, Ky. I expect to be moving sometime in October. I will be at 11th Street in Nashville October 1-8; and at Seminole, Tampa, Fla., beginning October 15."
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Cecil B. Douthitt, Box 67, Brownwood, Texas, September 29: "Nineteen responded to the gospel invitation during the eleven day meeting with the North Birmingham (Ala.) Church, which closed on September 27. Sewell Hall and Bill Priestly led the singing. Charles E. Crouch is the efficient minister for this church and is esteemed highly for his work's sake. I lived in Birmingham from 1930 to 1935, and during the past twenty years have preached in several meetings in the Birmingham area."
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Good Preacher Available
A good preacher of my acquaintance, desires to change locations in the near future. He is a capable man in his early thirties with about 10 years experience. He is well recommended by the elders where he has worked for about 2 1/2 years. I will forward letters from any interested congregations directly to this preacher.
William J. Shackelford
323 W. Sherman
Neosho, Mo.
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Church In Lordsburg, N. M.
August 14, 1950 marked the end of the first year for the church in Lordsburg, N. M. The Christian Church in that city goes under the name "Church of Christ", but a little more than one year ago, a number who had been meeting with this church banded together and determined to carry on the work of the Lord after the New Testament order. They found a few others in the city who were members of the church and together they started meeting.
On August 20, 1950, one year from the beginning of this congregation, they met in a new building on Fifth Street, which is a credit to any congregation in a town the size of Lordsburg. Their building is 25 feet by fifty feet and has three classrooms, a rest room, and baptistry. The building is frame with heavy trussed roof, double floors, and the outside is finished with asbestos siding. Inside, the ceiling is of tile Celotex with plank Celotex on the sidewalls with a four foot wainscoating of sheet-rock Textoned. I was told by lumbermen and others that theirs is the prettiest auditorium in town. This auditorium has a seating capacity of 90, and is seated with opera chairs.
In all that has been done, the members of this congregation have paid practically all their expenses. There have been a few unsolicited donations, and at present, they owe a little over $1,000.00 on their property, which they intend to take care of themselves. The writer started working with this small band on February, driving over from Las. Cruces (120 miles east) on Lord's days while teaching in the Dona Ana county schools during the week. They have taken care of my expenses during this time, and their contributions have gradually increased until the last three Lord's days that I was there, the contributions had reached more than $80 per week. Their attendance runs from 30 to 45 on Lord's day. I don't believe, in fifteen years of preaching the gospel, that I have seen more zeal and determination shown in the work of the Lord. Three have been baptized during the time I was there.
They are hoping to have a man it may be possible that they will have with them full time soon, and though to have a little extra help, they are determined to "bear their own burden" if possible, and as long as possible. They hope to locate a good man and to pay him a wage whereby he can live comfortably that he may do his best work. There are a lot of opportunities and possibilities for the work with this congregation.
Lordsburg is on Highway 80, the southern West Coast highway. It may be, that in passing, some of you will want to stop and worship with this group. I can assure you that you will find no heartier welcome or friendlier or more hospitable group than this group of saints.
Floyd Embree
614 S. Eighth St. Artesia, N. M.
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A Faithful Pilgrim
The time must come when every faithful pilgrim waves a sad farewell to loved ones and friends and embarks for the distant shore of eternity. This sad departure was made by my beloved grandfather, F. Austin Peratt, on September 9, 1950. The Great Pilot beckoned him at Ontario, Calif., where he had lived for the past 28 years. This white-haired saint departed on his journey at the ripe age of 79 years. Having obeyed the gospel at the age of 16, he had been a faithful member of the Lord's church for 63 years and was serving as an elder of the congregation at Laurel and E.
Grandfather was loved by everyone who knew him and we of the family and his host of friends miss him but his life was an inspiration and this pleasant memory will linger long in our hearts.
The funeral service was held in the Richardson Funeral Home at Ontario, Calif. There was an over-flow crowd in the chapel and one of the directors remarked that he had never seen a larger floral offering. The service was ably officiated by three California preachers: H. M. Harriman of La Mesa, Woodrow W. Hughes of Ontario, and Fred Amick of San Diego. Grandmother still lives at Ontario. We of the family wish to express our appreciation for the many flowers, cards, and expressions of kindness.
And when our journey's here's complete,
If we the passport earn,
We'll then begin our journey back
From whence we'll not return.
The God of love is calling us,
Someday we'll cease to roam,
And clasp glad hands beyond this vale
When we arrive at home.
Hoyt H. Houchen Amarillo, Texas
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OBITUARY—L. L. SCARBOROUGH
Leonard Lee Scarborough was born in Erath County, Texas, March 14, 1876. He died in the Pennsylvania Avenue Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, September 16, at the age of 74 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Brother Scarborough was married to Ida Mizell in 1896 in Hill City community, Hood County, Texas. To this union one child, Ada, was born. At the time of Ada's birth her mother passed away, and brother Scarborough remained a widower until 1905 at which time he was married to Lula Landers of Granbury, Texas. To this union was born four sons. Brother Scarborough is survived by his wife; four sons, Jack and Julius of Fort Worth, Joe of Pecos, Texas, and Jim of Bowie, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Ada Bilbrey of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Kelly of Lamesa, Texas, and Mrs. H. F. Oliver of Spur, Texas; two brothers, L. D. Scarborough of Dallas, Texas, and Jim Scarborough of Post, Texas; also there are six grandchildren.
Brother Scarborough was baptized in 1912 during a meeting conducted by the late L. S. White. From that time until death called him he was an active and zealous member of the Lord's church, having preached the gospel for seventeen years at the old Rosen Heights Church, dividing his time with the late J. F. Morrow. Both of these men were elders and one would preach in the morning and the other at night. Brother Scarborough having done most of the preaching at the night services. In 1940 he moved his membership to the Castleberry congregation where he was soon serving with other fine men as an elder. He served well in this capacity until the time of his death. He was loved and respected by the congregation. Surely the works of such a Christian character will live on for years to come. He reared his family to love and respect God's word, and at present his son Joe is the faithful minister of the Lord's church in Pecos; Jim is an elder in the Lord's church at Bowie, Jack is an elder in the Lord's church worshipping on North Side in Fort Worth. Brother Scarborough had been a resident of Fort Worth since 1905 and was employed for 39 years by Armour and Company, from which he had been retired several years at the time of his death.
Funeral services were conducted at the North Side Church building in Fort Worth, Monday, September 18, by the writer, assisted by Lewis Hogue the present minister of the Castleberry congregation.
We shall miss brother Scarborough but we thank God that our lives have been blessed by an association and fellowship with him in the Lord's work, and we rejoice that those who grieve his passing, "sorrow not as those who have no hope."
Cleo E. Jones