The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 10, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 1, 1989 Page: 4 of 28
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4 CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 1989
ALABAMA
INDIANA
MISSOURI
GEORGIA
ARKANSAS
NEW HAMPSHIRE
IOWA
COLORADO
ILLINOIS
NEW JERSEY
DELAWARE
LOUISIANA
FLORIDA
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PENSACOLA — Construction is underway
OKLAHOMA
MICHIGAN
STATE WATCH
TEXAS
ABNJME — Tlte aecdri
STATE
GUID
AUBURN — Thirty-three stadeats from the
church here participated in a Caribbean cam-
paign Aug. 31-Sept. 14. The students assisted
in canvassing, conducting studies and teaching
VBS classes. More than 20 people were baptiz-
ed and several were restored, according to
minister Jack Wilhelm.
PARAGOULD - Children’s Homes, Inc.
hosted a homecomingkrpen honsc/lish fry on
Sept. 23. John P Simpson spoke and the
Gethsemene Gospel Quartet sang for the
gathering of more than 500 from 55 congrega
tions. In conjunction with the homecoming, the
third annual “Change for Children” Campaign
'89 garnered more than $47,000. The organize
tion expects a total of $50,000 when all dona
tions from 110 churches in a five-state region
are tallied.
NEWARK - The annual leadership
workshop was contacted Oct 7. Forty-two peo-
ple attended, representing 20 congregations.
Theme: “Identifying your Vital Mission.”
Speakers: Steve Molnar, Jon Hall, Ron
McFarland, and Charles Moore.
BOSSIER CITY - The Airline Drive con
gregation, in an effort to help troubled families
keep their children at home, has initiated a new
program. The Family Preservation Project was
created in May to counsel families in danger
of losing their children to foster care. The pn>
gram also sponsors two foster homes and
organizes foster families.
As a result of the six-to eight week counsel-
ing program, two families and eight children
successfully have avoided foster care. On
average, three families a month have taken ad
vantage of this private counseling opportuni
ty, Tom Moore, coordinator, said.
COLORADO SPRINGS — The Parents in
Cristo Support Group, a project of the Eastside
congregation, has continued to help members
of Colorado Springs congregations since its for-
mation in 1987. Parents, teens or other in-
dividuals in need of support meet monthly in
large groups and weekly in smaller units to
discuss family problems and offer support. The
group also forms confidential prayer chains.
GRANITE CITY —The Clark Street church
here celebrated Its 60th anniversary Sept. 24
with a banquet, awards ceremony and congrega
tional singing. A plaque was given to Anna
Weston, 86, who started the congregation in her
home in 1929. Phillip fowera, one of the
church’s first ministers, was a featured speaker,
as were David Phillips and Bill Willard...
DECATUR - The third annual Illinois Chris
tian Enrichment Workshop was conducted
Sept. 21-23 at the Decatur Civic Center. Mote
than 1,000 people from 70 congregations
registered for the event, which featured an ap
predation banquet honoring church leaders and
teachers from the area. Theme: “In the Steps
CEDAR RAPIDS - The Central Church of
Christ hosted a day-long discussion between
members of instrumental and a cappella chur
ches in Iowa. The program agenda included
presentations on the histories and profiles of the
churches of Christ and the Christian churches.
The 93 in attendance also participated in small
group discussions which ended with a report
to the entire group. Abilene Christian Uni ver
sity professor Bill Humble delivered a theme lec
turn entitled “In Quest of Unity.”
The meeting was held solely for the purpose
of discussion with no intentions of making deci
sions or taking action, according to Norman L.
Bales, minister for the Central church. Another
meeting, hosted by the Christian church, is
planned in Marshalltown, Iowa.
of the Carpenter" Speakers: Ralph Gilmore and
Jack Reese.
MANCHESTER - More (ha|
England Christians participated tofe
nual Gander Brook Men s and I
Retreats. The men’s retreat. contig
21-23, gathered Christians from Mt
Hampshire, Vermont. Massachuea
ticut and Rhode Island A represent
each state gave an update on the to
area. The women's retreat featured^
Matthews, Houston, lexas. on thtl
“Getting Back to the Rtwer Sato
Mings, special into
other events that
A m well as chi
^breakings, new bi
feal anniversaries, t
“nd other unuaui
1 W<H be considered
•in the past, we wit
toapei meeting, I
» records or dewioJ
toy Photos will be
ATLANTA — The North Atlanta church
boated a singles’ rally Sept. 1-3 which drew 500
singles from 19 states. Speakers: Joe Beam,
Steve Flatt and Buddy Bell. Theme: “If I Be
Lifted Up.” The church also will host a singles'
fall retreat in Clayton, Ga., Oct. 27-29.
Speakers: Karl and Shannon Wendt and Scott
Cody. Theme: “JOY” A winter singles’ retreat
is scheduled for Jan. 19-21 at Indian Springs
State Park, Jackson, Ga. Speakers: Bret and
Gay Smith and local singles.. VALDOSTA —
Seventeen area churches worked together to
host the Amazing Grace Valdosta Campaign.
Oct. 17-20 at the Mathis City Auditorium.
More than 1500 attended the Sunday service
and over 1000 attended Monday through
Wednesday meetings. Lonnie Gentry, minister
at the Central church served as chairman of the
steering committee for the campaign. The ser-
vices were filmed by the Madison church.
Nashville, fenn., for broadcast on the Amaz
ing Grace Bible Class. Speaker: Steve Flatt.
BROKEN ARROW - 1
MLtofoa Ferraa will be hosted h
Arrow church on Nov 12. 15 4
sionaries supported by Broken Am"
on the first two days, and a jpW
tion to supplement the mission*
collected on the 19th. Speakers: Dj
Dan Creech and Glenn Owen, n
Unshakeable Kingdom
ou the Gateway congregation’s new building, ac-
cording to Eddie Levick, minister. The facility,
which will feature a 1,500-seat auditorium, is
scheduled for completion in 10-12 months. The
existing building will be converted to a
fellowship hall and family life center.
Don Gardner, president of York (J
keynote the seminar, and thsl
Messengers, a singing group from Wj
form. Theme: “Christian EnnctaJ
Home and School.” Speakers:
Bud Hammans and (iardner
PITMAN — An estimated 258 fl
pected to attend the 30th ante
homecoming of the Pitman (hurt
Nov. 3-5. Events for the weekend
men’s prayer breakfast, a homecare
and an overview of the church's!
church, which began in 1959 with E
has invited former ministers Mark
and Raul Cantrell to speak Glynn ft
also be speaking TINTON FAI1
Monmouth Church of Chris
homecoming and mortgage bumfl
In August, the church made final I
a 1969 mortgage for eight acres of I
building with a 500 seat auditorial
the church paid cash for an addin
facilities. Speakers: Reagon WiM
James, Jr., Fiekfen Allison and Ch
tie. Theme: “ftusing to look Backs
ing to Move Ahead "
MUNCIE — The largest youth rally con
ducted in central Indiana took place Sept. 16
as more than 600 youth representing six states
participated in the “Youthreach” Spiritfeast at
the Fairlawn church. Entertainment was pro-
vided by the Acappella Vocal Band.
Speakers: Jeff Walling and Don McGothlin...
INDIANAPOLIS — The Southeastern Church
of Christ celebrates its 25th anniver
sary/homecoming Oct. 22 with a special Sun
day service. More than 800 present and past
members are expected to attend. Speakers:
David Gaylor, Phil Dunn. Jack Ray and Bill
Flatt.
FLORISSANT - “Honcwfl
Tears” was tbejhenu of a two-tea,
on Oct. 3 attended by 150 parents
The workshop, sponsored by Chnfl
Day Care presented material whicht
struction to parents and teachers j
children to do homework on timeg
best of their ability. Christian Eamdyl
is a work of the Florissant Church,
and serves 200 children daily.
TENNESSEE
MEMPHIS — More thaa SlMl
by the Highland Street church b»
tribution Sept. 3. The money *■
buy food and pay rent for pj
Argentine Christians The chuM
soring a mtoakm team consistifll®
Steohen "feel. Lowell White, GW
Craig Webb who will distriM*
will be conducted at the Roseville church Nov.
4 More than 250 people arc expected to attend.
OSCODA — The fourth annual Northern
Michigan Bible Lectureship took place Sept-
29 30 at the Oscoda church. About 70 attend
ed and over 12 congregations were represented.
Theme: “Seeking the Lost." Speakers: Leroy
Medlock, Marcell Minder Spuy, J. Allen Barber.
Russ Holden, Kevin Skidmore and Bruce Rieck
... SAGINAW — More than 90 people attend
ed the first annual Mid Michigan Wbrkshop
Sept. 23 at the Center Road Church. Thirteen
congregations were represented at the event
“Mfe believe the churches in the North need
more fellowship and encouragment,” Ken
Campbell, minister, said. “This is one way of
strengthening the brethren up here." Speaker*
Jeff Switzer. Kenneth Burtch and Ron Ledford
MINNESOTA
gtch ministry of the Univ
g and the Christian Servit
luctcd Oct. 28 Area doc
jjists and nurses contril
free health checks, revW
B and giving general hd
Ifgjg _ I he North
celebrated its 75th anniw
^1 contribution was take
I at the Sunset School of
jnish I iterature Minist
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[has imited all former I
to their 50th annivend
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Lage Sexuality." “Famii
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3588
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2217
871
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Abilene Christian University
Columbia Christian
Crowley’s Ridge College
David Lipscomb University
Faulkner University
Reed-Hardeman CoNege
Harding University
Lubbock Chrtetian University
Michigan Christian College
Ohio Valley College
Oktafooma Christian Colloge
Pepperdine University
Mxk College
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2890
862
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1486 1686
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806
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COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS
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91
2240
1096
1137
2581
611
348
201
299
1466
2776
276
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Norton, Howard W. & McMillion, Joy L. The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 10, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 1, 1989, newspaper, October 1, 1989; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1308188/m1/4/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.