CHURCH of GOD Ivo ")e. eW(J I? n -\N\\. Chicago -Midwest -Edition Volume 1 Issue 8 December 15, 1961 USE NEW CHURCH PAPER TO SERVE! Chicago Chorale To Circuit Milwaukee! South Bend! LaGrange Churches!! DIRECTOR DONALD ECKER COORDINATOR DOROTHY BRESSON SOPRANO "Mrs. J. Tkach "Mrs. A. Hitch Bobbie Jo Carter Sally Marshall Lorene Fellows Mrs. E . Karwacki 'Rose Kiesling *Mrs. L. Regn.ier Andrea Beyersdorfer Mrs. R. Byram Eileen Pinelli Kathleen Runice Mrs. D . Blackwell Carol Runice ALTO *Mrs. T. From *Mrs. M. Filippello Mrs. F. Ma!1.cewicz Mrs. B. Sienkiewicz Mrs. M. Gardner Mrs. R. Wa'kenight *Dolores Shaw Mrs. E. Davis *Mrs. E. Pirog *Winifred Keogh-Dwyer Ruth Ann Schutt Karen Jauch TENOR BASS *Mr. F. Mancewicz *Mr. D', Barclay *Mr. T. Efimov " Mr. J. W. Oakley *Mr. G. Metz *Mr. O. Olson Mr. J. Smoot *Mr. M. Gardner Mr. G. Madison. Dr. K. May Mr. G. Jones Robert Einersen *Mr. J. Freel Mr. W . Ball Alvin Kampe Mr. E. Davis Mr. L. Regnier Mr. R. Smith Mr. E. Karwacki The Chicago Chorale was comprised originally of sixteen members (noted by asterisk *). They made their Tabernacle debut before more thar. six thousand Church brethren this past October I, 1961 in the huge Tabernacle of God in Gladwater, Texas. The Chorale sang, "Praise the Lord, Oh Jerusalem"; our Solist was Mrs. Regnier. Special mention goes to Mrs. A. Gregor, who was called in to substitute for Rose Keisling and to Mr. A. Gregor who was used as a tenor. The Chorale has since been increased to forty-six singers. Chorale Visits South Bend by John Freel Members of the South Bend Church of G0d 198 in number, crowded the main auditorium of the Progress Club . -lovember 25th. They heard Paul Kroll and \.fr. Frank McCrady expound the Scriptures. They were also able to (please Continue Page 5) The Chicago Chorale by Winifred Keogh-Dwyer PASTOR DEAN BLACKWELL has instructed Deacon Tkach, who is in charge of music, to announce the future plans of the Chicago Chorale. Plans entail visits to the Milwaukee, South Bend and La Grange Churches. Director Donald Ecker and Coordinator Dor( Please Continue Page 4) by Garner Ted Armstrong God's work leaps ahead! With this entirely new Church Newspaper, the living Head of this Church, Jesus Christ, grants inspiring new growth to His vibrant, living body-the Church of God. With this e i g h t h Issue of the CHURCH OF GOD NEWS, Chicago Midwest Edition, you have in your hands an important tool. It can be used to promote greater and more stable growth among all of God's people in this area, binding them together as one loving, mutual family. It can help us be more and more aware of the problems confronting us all. It can unite us in fervor and zeal to really DO and ACCOMPLISH the work of our CreatorOR it can be a great stumblingblock. Frankly, brethren, Mr. Armstrong has realized for years the misconception of the world about the purpose of local congregations-the hazards and pitfalls which become very real dangers whenever a group of human beings are associated together. The world believe~ the people come to the Church. The BUILDING is, to them, the Church. But we know better. The Church is the invisible organism of the body of Christ, but made up of converted, humbled, repentant, yet dynamically ACTIVE physical human beings in whom is the SPIRIT of God! The Church actually comes to a BUILDING to meet together, but the building is NOT the "church." Too often, the churches of this worlel are mere "social clubs." They seemingly exist for the sole purpose of providing a "social circle' in which the members (Please Continue Page 3) Editor-in-Chief Dean Blackwell Advisors Raymond Roenspies Wilbur Ball Phillip Fowler Editor Wilbur Ball News Editor . .. Kenneth Ellis Copy Editor Edward Rudicel REPORTERS Dick Alexander Fred Mancewicz Elisha Crim Edwin Marrs Martin Filippello Kenneth May John Freel Clarence Svehla Maceo Hampton Elaine Tkach Cornelia Henderson Emma Dayton Vernon Johnson Circulation Gene Madison Hope Brassine Art .... . . . ... .John Moore General Staff Robert Einersen Grace Sienkiewicz Winifred Keough -Dwyer Jack Smoot Sponsor Chicago Spokesman Club Address all correspondence to the Editor. Notify us immediately of any change of address. Published monthly by The Chicago Spokesman Club Circulation over 700 I want to send my personal thanks for the Chicago-Midwest Edition of the Church of God News, and I know that all of us who are sharing this one copy are really grateful for it! There are about fourteen of us on the circulation sheet here, and many other students are very interested in looking over the paper, though they may not read it entirely. Of course there are other students who are not on the list at all because their parents send out a paper to them. So you really do a rousing business out here! The paper certainly has progressed since its birth a short time ago. We are encouraged to see the Mid -W est Churches growing more and more unified. Our curiosity is really peaked by the picture on the back page captioned "LOCUST EATERS" ...? I've searched in vain. for an accompanying story. Did you catch and prepare these yourself? Also, thanks to Mrs. Tkach for her fine article, which is being devoured by many Ambasador College girls who have typed copies. 'Though we're not wives now, we hope to be some day (soon) and we too can ask ourselves how we are serving now the men we hope to marry. For my part, the only news of interest which I have to contribute to you at this time is that we have received several letters from Val Aspens, who is doing fine up there in Wash-, ington. God has blessed him with the Sabbath off so that he is able to attend the Tacoma Church. We hope that you will be praying for him! Love, your daughter in Christ, Charlene Douglas Editor's Note: To rectify the omission 0,/ an article which should have accompanied the picture of the "Locust Eaters" in the October issue of the Church of God News, we must explain that this photo was snapped at the recent Camp Outing staged for the boys in the Chicago Church. This is living proof that the benefit derived from eating locllsts is just as authentic today as it was in the days of John the Baptist. News About The Chicago Area Brethren by Emma Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Di Francesa have moved to Gladewater, Texas. They are living in a ten-family housing proJect, where a family pays rent according to its income. They attend the church at Gladewater. Their address is: Apt. 47, Greenway Viii age , Gladewater, Texas. They would enjoy hearing from you. Mrs. Mary Oler has arranged an extra bedroom so that anyone who would care to visit her for a weekend would be very comfortable. Just so that several people won't be on her doorstep at one time, please write to her first at Box 300, Route I, Wheaton, Illinois. Her telephone number is Montrose 8-1109, Wheaton. Mrs. Oler will be able to accomodate a person from out of town during the Holy Day season. A car will be necessary for traveling to services. Mrs. Margaret Carr, still at the hospital in Elgin, has improved physically, but still needs our prayers. If anyone can visit her, contact Mrs. Ray Roenspies at Mayfair 7-4854 in Lombard, or Mrs. Irvine Frey, at MA 7-8226, Lombard for visiting hours. Mrs. Helen Diaz, one of our older widows, would enjoy going for a drive oc( Please Continue Reading Page 6) 2 "yB Olds J~me Pa,.t~" by Wesley Olson On Sunday, November 19th, as the first snowfall of the winter season settled on Milwaukee, many of God's people in this area were preparing for a very enjoyable afternoon and evening. The snow began to fall early i n the morning and con tinued into the evening, accumulating to about two inches. Streets and roads became wet and slippery. The snow and wet weather, however, did not discourage nearly a hundred of the brethren (many from the Chicago area) from attending. The party-makers began to arrive around 2:30 P.M. and by 6:30 almost everyone was there. The planning was done by Mr. Harold Krueger, the one who originated the theme for the party. The dining area and bar were decorated in a Gay Nineties setting. The table with all the delicious food was decorated with a large striped canopy and trellis centerpiece in addition to other items placed throughout the room depicting the Gay Nineties. Beer and several kinds of wine were served at "Ye Olde Inn" by a Trio of Old Timers-Messrs. Gronlund, Forbush, and Olson wearing their large mustaches and striped vests. The children enjoyed themselves in a room which was provided just for them, where they had various games to play and also a variety of noisemakers, balloons, etc. In the evening Mr. Vershowske showed movies which were enjoyed by the children and some of the grownups. The food was served buffet style at 6:00 by the women who had prepared (Piease Continue Reading Page 4) (CHURCH PAPER, Cont'd)) move, providing an outlet for bridge parties, club "teas" and all types of classes, and various types of "Christian endeavor." But GOD'S Church IS NOT FORMED FOR THAT PURPOSE! It is formed for the ONE purpose of doing the work of the Body of Jesus Christ, that of preaching this powerful GOSPEL worldwide. It must never allow itself to become deterred or hindered from fulfilling this all-important goal! And herein lies the possible danger in publishing this Church Newspaper! IF this paper really serves to bind us together, to keep us informed of the needs and problems of others, to stimulate us to greater achievements, to give us the type of Christian relaxation and recreation that is upbuilding and good-if it strives to keep us reminded of the really BIG tasks at hand -then, it will be a real blessing. But if it becomes our sole interest-if we become more interested in what other PEOPLE are doing and saying-regarding this as a "gossip sheet" or a source of "inside information" about other PEOPLE then it will become a very real CURSE! Make no mistake brethren! People tend toward extremes. It is so EASY to begin getting our minds on UTTLE things for get tin g the really BIG goals. We see we should improve. We see we should change. So immediately we begin to think up ways to associate ourselves, organize ourselves, and get together in GROUPS. We have language clubs, women's clubs, ambassador clubs, and spokesman's clubs either directly in, or associated with the college. But many want sewing schools, English classes, charm and poise school, cooking classes, and other Bible classes. We want to get our minds OFF the really breathtaking responsibilities God has placed upon us, and get embroiled in little temporal, ASSOCIATIONS OF PEOPLE! This paper is not merely to report on such associations. It is YOUR Church newspaper, written by a group of lay-members and a few ministers and elders for YOU. YOU can contribute to its pages at any time. YOU can offer suggestions as to its growth, or new features you would like to see incorporated at any time. It is to benefit, aid, help YOU. It is to keep you in mind of the needs of your brothers and sisters, your fathers and mothers in God's Church. It is to let you share with others the right kind of newsy information about your brethren that is always interesting, constructive, upbuilding. It is to keep you constantly aware of the need to PRAY for your brothers and sisters in Christ-to be far more aware of them as your teammates in the struggle ahead of us. It is to provide an outlet for the truly local news of happenings among your own brethren that ordinarily would not appear in the GOOD NEWS magazine, keeping you right up to the minute on local Church happenings. It will provide a fine method of making certain Church-wide announcements, for scheduling certain events, for letting you know of certain crucial needs. There will be features for children, puzzles, quizzes, and cartoons. There will be news articles, inspirational articles, feature stories, personal experiences of some of your brethren which will be helpful to us all. Through your Church Newspaper, you will be really INFORMED about local Church News. It will be a real blessing to God's Church if we USE it properly. It will be a hindrance if we do not. So-right at the outset, with this issue, let's remember! This paper is NOT to take the place of the PLAIN TRUTH or the GOOD NEWS magazines. It is not to supercede the CORRESPONDENCE COURSE. It can't supplant the WORLD TOMORROW program-nor be read in lieu of Church and Bible Study attendance. It is an added blessing to God's people-let's all strive to keep it that way! Is It Possible? 54 year old toolroom worker has worked for one company last 27 years. Unemployed because of strike. Has no tools because locked in plant. Wants temporary work at good wages. May be 3 days or 3 months. Has a Sabbath problem. * * * Hired first place applied. They just happened to have a very rush job. * * * With God all things are possible - Matthew 19:26. P.S. Also received a free turkey for Thanksgiving day. From Milwaukee, J. Robert Cary "Overnight" by L. L. Foster Yes, OVERNIGHT in The Bunk House twenty-five boys were snug, and a warm fire burned in the stoves; but outside, "Brrrr!' The water was frozen in the water hole, and the cars were covered with ice in this wonderful treefilled area. It was great to see the boys enjoying another camping trip: about 30 hours of real living. The place-Camp Sullivan. The first day was spent hiking with the boys-following the trails, crossing streams, climbing hills, cutting across ravines, making our way through the forest. One stream, moving quite swiftly, was crossed when the boys held on to a vine and swung to a tree in the center of the stream; then crossed on logs the rest of the way. Each boy, large or small, made his way through the forest like an explorer. One time the entire group was split into sides and each made trails for the other team to follow. The first ones back were the winners. Never a dull moment! Also, there were football, tug of war, and morning calisthenics of marching, push-ups, a fast trot, and somersaults. The food was prepared and serveEt buffet style in a b u il din g with a large stove. The eating took place in the large dining area next to the kitchen. Hot hamburgers, cheesburgers, hot chocolate, beans, chili, apples, cookies and candy, barely filled those boys! The men were enjoying themselves just as much with their football games and their homemade bowling game. Many of the men who came didn't stay overnight, but they took part in the "men and boys games" played in the dining hall. One fast moving game was "Grab the Tin Can." The one who came up with it received a point for (Please Continue Reading Page 5) 3 (CHICAGO CHORALE, Cont'd) othy Bresson diligently work to prepare the CHICAGO CHORALE. Donald Ecker, our Chorale Director, found God's Church in Chicago last December, 1960. He is a graduate of North Central College located in Naperville, Illinois-class of June '61-where he majored in music. He is attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he is working for a Master's degree. Donald Ecker is tall, sandy haired, sin g Ie, and intensely interested in music. He took his first piano lesson at the age of six. T 0 day he studies under the tutelage of Profes sor Gui Mombaerts, head of the piano department of Northwestern University. "Once again God's Word is proved true, in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." This past March Donald traveled the European Continent for ten weeks, acquainting himself with the culture and music of France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Italy. His last stop was England. In England he was baptized into the Family of God by Robin Jones, student of our English Ambasador College situated in the Hertfordshire country side, a few minutes' drive from London, His aspirations for the future are our own: to hear Our Father say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," Matt. 25-21. Dorothy Bresson, Coordinator of the Chicago Chorale, received her Bachelor degree in music from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. This past su m mt ' Miss Bresson , "ended Northern University in DeKalb, Illinois where she received instruction " Pe;:!agogy under Dr. Fay. Her home is ;n Ashton, Illinois. Twice a week she makes the long journey into Chicago to work with the Chorale. Her responsibility is to select, through the guidance of GOD, the voices which will sing the Psalms of David. Donald Ecker and Dorothy Bresson work patiently to produce quality and tone in the Chorale. We learn vital lessons of The Way of GOD, when Bible truths are sung; a keen realization of meaning occurs in our minds when the words of David from Psalm 41, "Blessed is he who considereth the poor," are wedded to music. They are impressed in tone, beauty, and meaning in our voices by our skillful teachers. Each of us fancies himself as a soloist, but we learn through gentle persuasion that we must shed our vanity and sing with one voice. We learn the vital lesson of working together in harmony and at-one-ment. It is exhilarating to realize that this sound of song ascends in the heavens to GOD. We are humbled before Our GOD. We thank Him for His blessing, and for the privilege of serving our brethren. (OLDE TYME PARTY, Cont'd) their specialties and a real treat it was! Then the meal was topped with delicious ice cream made with raw sugar. The main and most active event of the evening was dancing which was held in a large room. Mr. Stellan Larsson started the evening by playing records. Later on the music was provided by Mr. Wedemayer and his son, Mike, playing concertinas with Mrs. Clarence Kleier playing the accordian. Everyone enjoyed the music, which consisted of olde tyme and popular songs. Mr. Larsson called a circle two-step which was enjoyed by all, as everyone was required to join in. Near the midpoint of the evening four fellows with the large mustaches and striped vests appeared on the dance floor. Everyone joined in singing a number of olde tyme tunes. During intermission a game was played in which two long strips of masking tape were laid down approximately 15 feet apart and were run the full length of the room. The men were placed on one side and the women were situated on the other. Each group was provided with a pair of field glasses. The object was to look through these and try to follow the line to the opposite end of the room. Then Mr. Robert Cary, who conducted the game, lllformed us that we must look at the line through the "wrong end" of the g I ass e s, then the fun began! If you have ever looked through the "wrong end" of a pair of field glasses, you will know how much fun we had 4 trying to walk from one end of the room to the other without stepping off the line. Everyone had a lot of fun and laughs during this entertainment. In Ecclesiastes 3:4 we fiind that there is a time to laugh and dance which we all enjoyed doing very much. We shall be looking forward to another social event something in Feb. and we hope to see you all again, as well as many who were unable to attend this last time. News of the Library by Emma Dayton For the past several weeks, some of the Chicago church members have been working on the library at Mr. Blackwell's home in Palos Heights. They are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Karwacki, Dr. Kenneth May, Mr. Dale Barclay, Mr. Glenn Metz, Mr. Edward Rudicel. Miss Winifred Keogh-Dwyer, and your reporter. If there were others, they will be unsung heroes. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner spent a great deal of time at a public library learning the correct procedure of setting up a library. The Dewey Decimal system was used. The first step is to classify a book by subject, such as health. A number is put on the book; an index card is typed; a check-out card and pocket are typed and pasted on the inside cover of the book. The book is then placed on the shelf according to number. For instance, the number for books on health is 613. Many of the books are to be used for reference only and will not be checked out of the library. At last, all the books are classified, carded, and arranged on the shelves. M r. Blackwell had mentioned he would like to have a dedication, such as was' done in the Old Testament, when the library was finished. The date for this will be announced at a later time. (CHORALE SOUTH BEND, Cont'd) welcome the Chicago area chorale on its first road trip. Forty-six men and women boarded a chartered bus after services at the Chicago Church. They found the two and one-half hour journey to South Bend was just enough time to share a festive "brown-bag" lunch and rehearse one hymn. The singing program began with "Wisdom Begins with the Fear of the Lord," rendered by ten of the original sixteen chorale members. They were pleasantly augmented by the thirty-six newer members in singing "All Hail the Power" and "'Psalm of Languishment." Following the sermons, they had the joy of fellowshipping with their South Bend brethren for an hour before the! bus departed. The harmonica playing of Mr. Fred Mancewicz sparked a series of songs until the end of the journey. SMliH! you'VE GOT ME ALL WRONG. I CAN TAKE CORRECtiON. The Pyramid Widens by Edward Rudicel November 11th began a new phase of God's work in Chicagoland. During that Sabbath's service at La Grange, Illinois Church, Mr. Raymond Roenspies was ordained as a local elder. Mr. Roenspies' history of service began amid the fledgling stage of the Chicago Church. He and his wife were led into the Truth of God when they started listening to "The World Tomorrow" program (in late 1948) beamed from XEG. During this period when their minds were being opened to accept the proof of the Sabbath they became associated-very .~-=--:.:.... -~ -; --- 5 loosely-with the Adventists: at that time they knew of no other "Sabbathacknowledging" church. When God raised up a church in Chicago (in the Spring of 1955) Mr. and Mrs. Roenspies were among those happy few who rejoiced at the newfound fellowship under the pastorate of Mr. Raymond McNair. From that time onward, the implanted Word began to bear fruit. At the time of the Feast of Tabernacles in 1956, Mr. Roenspies had grown enough to be entrusted with responsibility among God's flock in this Midwestern Babylon-by-the-Lake. He and Mr. Joseph Schlitt were the first two deacons in Chicago's Church of God. At the Feast he had his first taste of the blessings of bondmanship in Christ: his was the responsibility of directing the ushering at the original Tabernacle. Before the "flying Deacon" was called into the true Church, Elder Roenspies had soloed in light aircraft which he continues to use on business trips for the tool-making firm he represents. The flying days were just beginning. Mr. Roenspies' "soaring enthusiasm" is shared by his eldest son, David, who is attending God's College in Pasadena. The structure of Church organization has been given added balance as a result of this new eldership. One of the greatest needs today is for capable, yielded men whose God-given wisdom and Bible-based good jUdgment fit them for being active helps in the expanding ministry of God's Church. As the pyramid widens, so does the effectiveness of the whole body. Brethren, pray about these things! (OVERNIGHT, Cont'd) his side. To top off the evening, popcorn was served before bedtime. But wait! Our fun wasn't over yet! For Friday's breakfast we had , C,(Juntry fresh eggs, fresh milk, pn'"es, hot cakes, honey, hot chocolate, ,angerines and apples. Games arid h;king took place until lunch time; then after lunch as always, time to be on our way home, and another camping trip placed in our memory of time well spent. Plan to be with us on the next Camp" ing Trip! (CHICAGO NEWS, Cont'd) casionally. If you have a car, live in her vicinity, and have the time, please contact her at SH 3-1138. If anyone is interested in obtaining reprints of colored pictures from the Feast in Texas in 1961, contact Mrs. Kit Henderson, 319 North Cross, Wheaton, Illinois as soon as possible. Wanted: A woman who is handy with a needle. Mr. Oscar Grepke has a problem with shirts: when he buys one to fit, the sleeves are always too long. He would like very much to find some one who could shorten the sleeves. He also has trouble cooking large turkeys. If you can qualify, write to Church of God News, ChicagoMidwest Edition, 3335 West 95th Street, Evergreen Park 42, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. George Meeker are parents of a baby boy, born Tuesday, November 14, 1961. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. Name: Joel Christopher. Mr. Meeker's parents are staying with them for a short time to help with the new baby. Mr. Meeker is the minister of the Milwaukee church. They are living at 207 South Grand A venue, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Interesting notes from the Feast: Some of the waitresses at the Howard Johnson Restaurant, Longview, went without makeup during the time the Radio Church of God was there. One of the members said he was there the next day, and saw that they were wearing makeup again. Some of you knew that Mr. J. Finley of Springfield, Missouri had a stroke the last day at the tabernacle in Texas. He insisted on going home, consequently Mr. Ray Roenspies and Mr. Irvine Frey helped him board the train. A card was received by Mrs. Kit Henderson revealing that Mr. Finley is still in the Frisco hospital in S1. Louis. He has a blood clot on his brain, but has improved although he is not able to walk alone and doesn't have much use of his hands. He hopes to be coming home soon, and would enjoy hearing from those of you who met him at the Feast. Address him at 24555 North Broadway, Springfield, Missouri. Remember him in your prayers. Mr. Loren Edelbach and Miss Betty Cox were married on Monday, November 20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burkland in Gary, I ndiana. Mr. Dean Blackwell, Pastor of the Chicago area churches, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Joseph Tkach was maid of honor; Mrs. Marvin Edelbach, the groom's brother, was best man. The wedding cake was a sheet cake, on which were written "Best Wishes and Much Happiness." Punch was served. The bride wore a very becoming turquoise lace-over-taffeta dress. Guests were: Mrs. Alan Gregor, Mrs. Dean Blackwell, Mrs. Norman Carlson, Mrs. Joseph Schlitt, Mrs. Robert Sienkiewicz, Mrs. Gerald KnQ.chel, Mrs. Fred Mancewicz, Mrs. Phillip Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. John Bald, ' Mr. and Mrs. Guy Engelbart, Mr. Paul Kroll, Mr. Frank McCrady, and Wayne Meyer, who took pictures. Mr. Edelbach, formerly in Fountain City, Wisconsin, had his former wife, who was in the Church, died leaving Mr. Edelbach with four children. Miss Cox comes from Terre Haute, Indiana. She has overcome many obstacles since coming to Chicago to live with her four children. The couple will be living in Providence, Rhode Island. We look forward to seeing them at the next Feast of Tabernacles. A FUN SHOW is being planned for the Chicago church. It will be some time in January; the specific date will be announced later. Some last minute news that you'll be glad to hear . . . Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gregor are the proud parents of a baby girl born at 7:33 p.m., November 26, 1961. Weight: 6 lb. 3 oz. Name: Carrie Lynn Gregor. Carrie Lynn was 19 inches long. The Kansas City church had 270 members at the first Sabbath service. By November 13, there were 304 members. They have a wonderful start. Let's all pray that the church will have a solid foundation and continued growth. There is a very good article in December, 1961 Reader's Digest concerning "Infectious Hepatitis." Mr. Blackwell has been covering the subject of Health and Foods during Wednesday Bible Study, and has called our attention to many such articles in various magazines. Bloomington Briefs Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Knochel of Kentland, Indiana are moving to rural Bloomington, Illinois. Mrs. Freda Jauch recently moved to Hilltop Trailer Court, Bloomington, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Fitch of rural Peoria have a new baby. Mr. and Mrs Gene Dawson were overnight guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Scarbrough November 9th. They went to the Scarbroughs' home after Sabbath services, and enjoyed much fellowship. On the following Sunday, November 17, Mr. and Mrs. Stig Erlander of Peoria were guests of the Scarbroughs. The men enjoyed pheasant hunting. Combined Spokesman's Club by Edwin N. Marrs The recent combined Spokesmans Club meeting Saturday, November 11 th, was just like "Old Home Week." The combination of a delicious meal and a very lively and especially humorous session helped to draw the expanding clubs closer together. The President, Mr. John Kreidich, (please Continue Reading Page 7) Paul Kroll and Guy L. Engelhart by Clarence Svehla Three new refreshing faces have been seen beaming and smiling among the brethren of the midwest church area. One belongs to Paul Kroll, who is assisting Mr. Frank McCrady in South Bend. Paul is scheduled to be here until August, 1962, although Mr. McCrady may return to Pasadena in January. Paul was born in New York Cityin May of 1939-where he first heard Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong on WABC. He attended one year at Alfred University, and then three years at Ambassador College. Here he also worked in the letter-answering department and assisted Mr. D. 1. Hill on the speech manual soon to be distributed by doing the page layouts, proofreading, cover design, and also writing several articles. The other faces belong to Me. Guy L. Engelbart, who is assisting Mr. DeanBlackwell in Chicago, and his charming wife, Penny. Mr. Engelbart was born on a farm near Leigh, Nebraska in September, 1938 where he spent the first seventeen years of his life. Here in 1954, he was first exposed to the Truth by his parents who began listening to the broadcast. His sister, Shirley, then started attending Ambassador while he attended his first year of college at the University of Nebraska. During summer vacation, she convinced him to apply to Ambassador. Three years were spent here and then one year at the college in England. He had the honor of being one of the first two students to graduate from our newest college. After touring Europe for a few months, Mr. Engelbart assisted Mr. McCrady on a baptising tour cov~ ing the Southern and Eastern states. Mr. and Mrs. Engelbart were married at the last Feast of Tabernacles. 6 Kit's Corner Greetings Sisters: Can you realize that 3 months ago we were in TEXAS? I took advantage of my location and visited as many of my relatives and friends in Louisiana, Arkansas and Kansas as I could find at home, before returning to Illinois. J spent the first Sabbath after the Feast at the Little Rock Church. I had planned to spend the next Sabbath at the Kansas City church, but had to change my plans. The Di Francesca's of Wheaton really liked Texas, in fact, so well that they paid a month's rent on an apartment there before they returned to Wheaton. Last week Mrs. Di Francesca attended her daughter and son-in-Iaw's wedding in Iowa (they now have a total of six children). When she returned a son came with her. As he had the week off, he thought they had better get moved before the weather got bad. Also another rent was due at both places. So, Tuesday, October 24th, they left for Texas. The new address is Apt. 47- Greenway Village, Gladewater, Texas. I feel certain they are going to find Texas a very nice place to live, especially in the Greenway Village. There are now about nine Radio Church of God families living there, so they won't get lonesome. I understand that the government has many such projects all over the country, but I have not seen any as nice as the project in Gladewater. Mr. Wood, the director in Gladewater, remarked to me when we looked at the apartment that he would like to have all Radio Church of God tenants. He said they took care of the place, and he never had to worry about their children's tearing up things. This was a very good witness for our people. Speaking of "witnessing," I got a lot of that during my days on duty in the wash room, especially the Tabernacle wash room. We had received instructions from the deacons in charge that we were not to allow any small children to come into the wash room during the services WITHOUT one of their parents (small children had been locking the doors of toilets, then crawling out and leaving them locked). So when they came we had to send them back to get their mothers. Some mothers took it nicely -others did not. Nor were we to allow any teen-agers to come in -unless it was an emergency -They were to learn self-control. BUT the big problems in traffic to the wash room were the mothers with intent to SPANK. They could not go outside because it was raining -they shut themselves up with their small fry -and WHAM the noise they created! Can you imagine the reaction I got when I had to say (when I finally got them to open the door), "You can't spank your child in here!" So, Mr. Svehla and some of the other deacons on duty cleaned up the supply roo m next door and stocked it with a chair and paddles. Perhaps you were one of those mothers, or maybe saw the sign: CHILDREN'S Spanking Room. Now you know how that room came into operation. Needless to say it was a most popular room -even had a waiting line several times. New mothers, IF you will only use that paddle during the coming year, AND MEAN IT, you won't have to use it during the Feast next year. Then all you will have to do is to LIFT YOUR EYEBROWS and your child will obey because he will KNOW that YOU MEAN BUSINESS. You have to be CONSISTENT. In listening to many of the mothers talk to their children, T am sure they really did not expect them to obey. There was NO AUTHORITY in the TONE of the VOICE, which must carry authority, and need not be LOUD. I hope and pray that if I am allowed to have the same duty next year I will not see as much traffic during services to the wash rooms and/or spanking room. I felt that the 1961 FEAST of Tabernacles was the best yet, but I could not get over the urgency of the feeling that 1 had to make the most of my time as I might not be there next year. Therefore, I did not miss any thing that I could help, except when on duty in the Tabernacle Wash Room. We certainly received a lot of "food" for the winter days ahead. I hope you all made the most of your time while there. With love, Your sister in Christ, "Kit" Henderson SPOKESMAN'S (Cont'd) helped to keep the meeting alive with many humorous gems." Mr. Perry Will mot, our Topicsmaster, kept us on our toes. He fired questions that provoked thought, and required much wisdom to answer. Mr. John Freel was so (Continue Reading Next Column) MR. OLSON ORDAINED DEACON A look of accomplishment is worn by our recently ordained deacon Mr. Olson and his helpful wife Barbara. Mr. Olson's diligence has been shown by his attendance at Chicago before the founding of the Milwaukee church in August 1957. An original member, one who rules his wife and children well, a pillar member, and now deacon Mr. Olson has always been a help to God's flock in Milwaukee. :;: Milwaukee now has its own spokesman's club. December 3, 1961, Sunday was the first meeting. Among those on hand to give the club a goodstart were Mr. Dean Blackwell and Deacons Tkach and Filippello. We should see much growth inu Milwaukee area as a result. * convincing with his appeal to the board which determines whether cigarettes are to he sold, that he won the best comment award. All during the meeting our photographer, Robert Einersen, was busy-trying to get good pictures of this happy occasion for you to enjoy. Our overall evaluator, Mr. Jackson, said we were improving generally, but that we still make too many grammatical errors. He admonished us to be aware always of what we say, and how we say it, especially when in a public establishment. We must remember that the time is coming in which the answers we give may mean our lives. We must use tact! We must be observant in every situation, so that we will know how and what to answer. This was a very enthusiastic meeting; one filled with growth and a desire to improve one's self for the advancement of God's work. We know that the Club is n0t a vain effort, but is profitable to (please Continue Page 8) 7 ":J)ialer:l' :J)ehfjhl" by Edward Rudicel "It is an ill wind that blows no good!" The c,ool air masses now blanketing the Midwest are bringing Good news for radio li~teners. Many of you who have been enduring spotty reception of "The World Tomorrow" may now profit from two broadcasts every day! Excellent reception can be enjoyed from the following: All times listed below are Chicago Central Standard Time. 1. KXEL-Waterioo, Iowa-1540 on dial-8:00 p.m.; Sun.; 9:30 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. 2. WLAC-Nasbville, Tenn.-1510 on dial-7:00 p.m., daily; 5:00 a.m. ~ . Mon. thru Sat.; and 10:30 a.m. Sun. U Better tban average long distance per- Z formance can be expected from ~ tbese additional stations: ~ 3. WSM~Nasbvil~e, Te~-650 on ~ dial-12:00 midnigbt Mon. tbru =: Fri.; 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sun. ~ 4. WCKY-Cincinnati, Obio-1530 on =: dial-6:00 and 8:30 p.m. Sun.; 4:30 ~ ~ a.m., Mon. tbru Sat. ~ 5: WmC-Indianapolis, Ind.-l070 on ~ dial-l0:30 p.m. Sun. =: Many listeners in central and south west Michigan report clear, across ~ tbe-Iake reception from: ~ 6. WEAW-Evanston, 111.-1330 on ~ dial-9:30 a.m., Sun.; 7:00 a.m., ~ Mon. thru Sat. ~ For the adventurous dialers there -< are five more good prospects: ~ 7. WADC-Akron, Obio-1350 on ~ dial-8:30 p.m. every night. U 8. WSPD-Toledo, Ohio-1370 on ~ dial-8:05 p.m. daily. ~ 9. KRLD-Dallas, Texas-1570 on ~ dial-6:30 p.m. Mon. thru Sat.; .... 8:10 p.m. Sun. 10. XEG-I050 on dial-8:30 p.m. Sun. 11. XERF-Del Rio, Texas-1570 on dial-l0:00 p.m., Mon. thru Sat.; 11:00 p.m., Sun. Here is a bit of a tip for those whose budgets still have some s-t-r-e-t-c-h. A four band receiver with exceptional sensitivity may be purchased at a retail price of less than $60.00. National Model NC-60B can be bought from a reputable supplier in Chicago for a list price of $59.95. If you just can't swing such a deal, don't give up! Wards and Sears now stock long-distance receivers delivering satisfaction when a short outside aerial is attached. These American-made sets cost less than $30.00. In case even such nominal expense is not allowable, you may feel free to write your friendly reporter for tips and money-saving methods of making your present radio perform more satisfactorily. With planing and "elbow-grease" you can makc the approaching cool evenings less lonely, and more profitable. by Martin C. Filippello "As it was in the days of Noah so shall it be in the days of the son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day Noah entered into the Ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all (LK. 17:26-27). You know, it took Noah 120 years to build the ark. During this time (according to 2 Peter 2:5), he was a preacher of righteousness. He spent 120 years in crying aloud, sparing not, lifting his voice as a trumpet. Yet in all this time, Noah didn't have the same pleasure we have today. Because it wasn't God's time to call people, Noah never met a convert, or anyone who believed in what he preached. He, with only his family, had to face the reality of knowing the truth and acting thereupon. This is not so with us. Today, not only do we have the privilege and pleasure of seeing new people being converted, but we have the added blessing of helping with tithes and offering and numerous other things. Remember, we have approximately 10 to 15 years left to continue in this pleasure. How would you like to be as Noah was, all alone? Think about this and then sit back and remember our new people. How hard the struggle is in our budding year! Those wbo were baptized October 21, 1961: Mr. Howard Johnson from Joliet, and from Midlothian Mrs. Jeraline Schuler (This Schuler family was baptized little by little: first Bill, who is away at Ambassador, and Judy, and now Mother). From Maywood were Mrs. Betty Callihan, and Mrs. Arnold Griggs who is following on the heels of her husband. Mrs. Dorothy Zeno from Melrose Park, and Mr. Joseph L. Pinion Jr. (Also joins his wife in learning the basic principles about living.) Two more added October 28. 1961: Mr. Odean Heacock from Hinsdale, and last but not least, Chicago is represented by Mr. Oleh Karpowycz. Welcome to the ever increasing body of our Master Jesus Christl SPOKESMAN'S (Cont'd) those who are really a part of its functions. We know that through it we shall be properly equipped to give an answer for the hope and the faith which are within us. SPOKESMEN GATHER FOR DINNER Z rIJ 0 ~ .... ~ ~ .... 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