CHURC o eW(J CHURC o eW(J of GOD Chicago -Midwest Edition Volume 3, Issue 5 May. 1964 Dr. Dorothy Arrives From Headquarters For Three-day Feast by Dick Alexander and Ken Ellis And God's people will be all with one accord in one place when the Day of Pentecost is fully come as the Scripture says in A'tt~ 2: 1. God's chosen people of the Chicago area will be in Gary, Indiana, at the Memorial Auditorium (7th and Broadway). They willeonvene on the Day of Pentecost which falls on Monday, May 18th and also for the Sabbath. Saturday, May 16th and on Sunday, May 17th-for a joyous three-day-period of feasting and fellowship. Services will start at 10:00 in the morning and 2:30 Please Continue on page 3 Dr. Charles V. Domfhy Chicago-LaGrange Chorale To Sing at Pentecost by Ted Efimov Here the entire chorale is pictured with President Fred Mancewicz, Accompanist Dorothy Bresson, and Director William Halliar seated in the foreground. In recent months, the Chicago area has been greatly blessed by having special music presented at Feast Day and regular Sabbath meetings by this fine group. Many have commented on the increased ability shown by the members and the overall quality of the chorale For an example of the manner in which it has been serving, let's look back to the recent mid-west area concert. Now come behind the scenes. We are at the Keymen's Club on Wednesday. fits. At 6 P. M. the group finishes practicPractice is going on and everyone huring and those who can will meet again riedly comes from work-some withTuesday night to practice further so that out eating or changing. One hour later you can enjoy a two-hour show. Out Bible Study begins. Then Sabbath comes. of these practices, Mr. Metz shows exAt LaGrange the Chorale begins to form traordinary talent in pitch and in the at 8: 15 A.M. The members practice full work of keeping the tenors on tune until 9:20 and return to greet people in and hitting those eighth notes or sixthe congregation. At 5 P.M. the Chorale teenth notes crisply. Mrs. Schuler shows again gathers and practices until 7 P.M. similar talent in holding proper pitch and Everyone is loose and jolly. Things are rounding out the alto section with Miss beginning to jell. Sunday rolls around Keough-Dwyer and Mrs. Filippello. The and at 12 Noon the chorale again gathers. bases begin to boom and a solo is found Hours go by and individuals begin to in Mr. Roger Smith. Buoyancy and freshshow special talent and the chorale bene-Please Continue on page 3 1 (~runCH of GOD ", ~. . JlieWJ Editor-in-Chief .. .... ." ,.",.. Dean Blackwell Editor ..." ....." ... " .. " ......Wilbur Ball News Editor .".. ... Kenneth Ellis REPORTERS Dick Alexander Emma Lasocha Elisha Crim Gene Scarbrough Elaine Tkach Lyle Vershowske Fred Mancewicz Victor Johnson John Freel David Shell Edward Rudicel Esterlene Holmes Roland Van Siooten James Howell W. Keough-Dwyer Barbara Ellis Circulation ..........."".... ...Gene Madison Hope Brassine Business Manager . .... ..... .. .. Ted Efimov Art . ....... .... John Moore Food Advisor . .... Kenneth May Photographer . ]{obert Einersen Wilbur Vandermolen e ee' 1964 hy Radio Church of God Address all correspondence to the Editor. Publi~hed monthly by Chicago, South B~nd, Minneapolis. Cincinnati. Grand Rapids. Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Bloomington Spokesman Clubs. Notify, us immediately of any change of address. Circulation over 2000 Letter to the Editor Dear Mr. Blackwell: This is to thank you and all who took part in helping the Cincinnati brethren have the most enjoyable Feast of Unleavened Bread evert We realize that it took a great deal of work and organization to take care of so many people. In Christian Love, Earl Ingle Secretary Cincinnati Spokesman Club Somebody Else's Point of View CHILD: MYCffiLD: Wild Vivacious Balky Sensitive Aggressive Outgoing HUSBAND: MY HUSBAND Balding Distinguished Unshaven Rugged Absent-minded Preoccupied SOMEBODY ELSE: ME: Fussy Fastidious Talkative Cordial Overweight Dieting Letter To The Editor April 27, 1964 Dear Sir: During a recent illness I received many cards and letters. One such letter impressed me far more than others because it had this poem enclosed. I think it is very good and I would like to offer it to share with the brethren, if you agree with my opinion, that is. The poem was composed by Miss Albert Boacher, a member of the Cincinnati Church. I asked permission from our minister to send this. In Christian Love, Mrs. Agnes Mathis Springtime-earth is in waiting Ready to bring forth new life Grass, trees, flowers and bees New lambs romping and playing All beauty the eye sees. The air is crisp and fresh The birds flit and twitter Trees wearing new dress Morning dew--drops glitter. For warm sun rays the earth yeams From tiny seeds spring forth magnificent scenes To appreciate AU creation Man has yet to learn. M.E.B. Lore Bug Bites LIIGrllnge Two Wetltlngs in Two DIIYs by Barbara EUis Spring has come, and with it-romance! Mr. Dale Barclay of the LaGrange Church and Miss Betty Theobold of the Chicago Church were married in a double ring ceremony at the home of Evangelist Mr. Dean C. Blackwell on Sunday, May 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Mr. Dale Barclay is "helped" by Mr. G. Metz (left) best man and Mr. 1. Kredich, chief deacon (right) to his appointment with the minister, Mr. Dean Blackwell, and with a young lady. He doesn't really need much coaxing, though, as you can see in the next happy picture of him, and the new Mrs. Barclay, Betty Theobald. Best man for the pair was Mr. Glen Metz; maid of honor was Miss Eileen Pinelli; guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roenspies, Local Elder and his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kreidich, Head deacon and Deaconess. The happy couple are now living in Kankakee and continue to attend the Saturday night Spokesman Club, Chorale practices and other activities in which Mr. Barclay has been participating for several years. The following day, Monday, May 3rd, Mr. Blackwell was pleased to be able to unite in marriage in the eyes of God, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, also of the LaGrange Church. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tkach, Local Elder and Deaconess, were present. Following this ceremony, the Blackwells, Tkaches, and Kellys shared champagne and wedding cake at the Kelly's home, which is in the Oak Lane Trailer Court. Mr. Blackwell commented that this was the first time in the Chicago area that the death of a former mate resulted in the eligibility for a marriage recognized by God. 2 Chorale (Cont'd from page I) ness made "A Loverly Bunch of Coconuts" a success by Mr. Oscar Olson. The smug Mrs. Oily In"Typically English:' Miss Nancy Kurtz, and her chameleon qualities in that number and the Dutch dance with Byford Edwards emerge. Randy Smith's hours of work in the designing, constructing and painting of props that made each number so much more real to each and everyone of us was his additional expression of talent brought to the fore as well as his participation in the base section and his good-by to Nancy Volkema in "Auf Wiedersehen." Mr. Edward Rudicel's tear-jerking act which brought the house down showed the light-hearted side many people didn't know in this qu~et-appearing man. Fred Mancewicz, jubilant, jaunty, and effervescent helped the concert to reach its height of Iight-heartedness. Then the mood was carried through with tile chorale singing Russian Picnic and Mr. Metz rutting the high notes. Then somherness began with the Russian solo "And Russia Is Her Name." Reaching a climax, the chorale sang "Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor" visualizing the hungered, huddled masses of people yearning to be free. vibrant in desire and filled with the passion to be free. Then the finale-"America The Beautiful"-the lam: of promise-Abraham's blessing from God be-ing received and we-every one of us-blessed with opportunity for the Kingdom. You had the opportunity to see two hours of singing given by the chorale. The chorale had 200 hours worth of joy, talent-laden surprises, and opportunity to reap what was being sown-love for the brethren. Dr•. Dorothy (Cont'd from page I) in the afternoon. We will have the added privilege during this time of hear ing Dr. Charles Dorothy, one of God's ministers from Pasadena, as well as from our own Evangelist and Area Supervisor. Mr. Dean C. Blackwell. Dr. Dorothy is Associate Professor of Theology and Instructor in Greek and International Relations at Ambassador College. He received his doctorate degree last summer at the University of Mexico, and has now been appointed Dean of I nstruction of the new branch of Ambassador College opening in Big Sandy, Texas this fall. Because of his studious nature and large collection of books, we may expect a portion of the sermons he wiD birng Which is the fast ball? Whack! Hey, tag thai base! Mr. DGI'e Shell. Mr. George Gibbs Mr. Joseph Tkach Dave Mr. Thompson, Wilbtlr Ball Take Me Out- To 55th and Westerby David Shell n After a long dead winter, it is time once again to loosen up those joints and limber up those limbs. And what better way could you do this than to come out to the ball game? Here is your opportunity to knock off those extra few' pounds which may have sneaked on during the winter months. No, there won't be any more need to worry about Ihal all summer! So get ollt that old lumber and see if you can club the Gibbs speed ball. Yes, the ole LaGrange hurler is ready. It was obvious he still gives the "horsehide" a lot of zip when he opened up recently in a practice game at Gage Park. Mr. John Kreidich showed us how the Russians deal with the law of gravity when he clobbered one of the sizzlers from Mr. Gibbs. That was quite a "smack" to say the least, a homer standing up. The LaGrangers have a new man this year from Kentucky: Robert Skaggs, the "Louisville slugger" (from Louisville). Yes, there is a big summer ahead for sports. A time to shout and to laugh and to get all the pressure off your poor back. Many of us remember some of the games played last year clear up to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jekyll Island. The scene is set, but it is up to us to make a go of it. Here's a great opportunity to fellowship and really get to know your brother, so grab your wife and the kids and go. And remember, boys. your group plays at 10, the Moms and rest of the ladies at II. So everyone gets into trim. to help make clear some of the things lost in history. Mr. Blackwell has also done a lot of research into the history of God's True Church so that the messages given with God's inspiration should complement each other and be especially informative as well as inspirational. Dr. Dorothy has pastored the San Bernardino, California, Church for a number of years. He will probably be accompanied by his wife. Saturday evening will be a time set aside for fellowship at the Church social. Mr. Blackwell stated that dancing will start promptly at 8:00 P.M., so lets all be there, to join this activty. There will be games and cards for all ages. Adults and children (J 4 and older) will be dancing to the music of the enlarged ChicagO- LaGrange band, with children 1013 years of age dancing folk-type dances to accordian music. Children 4 through 9 will watch movies while small children, j and under will be in the nursery. It sounds like a good time will be had by all, so "you all come." News Briefs ,.. " " We are all glad to see Don Adams without his crutches. The roller skating parties have been a big success; more are planned. 3 The Twentieth (entury News Briefs by Jim Howell ~ Mr. and Mrs. Kat Those who have been regularly at tending the Wednesday night Bible study in Chicago have seen the past come to life on the movie screen! The discerning eye can readily see the connection of past events to the events yet to take place, as revealed in Bible prophecy. "The Twentieth Century" is a series of historical and news films highlighting the key events that have occurred in cer tain nations of Europe. The first films, viewed on the evening of April 22nd, vividly revealed how Hitler took over Austria in 1938. The second film, seen on April 29th, recorded the Communist world youth festival in Helsinki, Fin land, in 1962. The third film "Red Ships in Our Waters" revealed how Soviet fishing trawlers and oceanographic study ships have roamed up and down our coastlines the past years. These exciting films of facts and events of the past (and future?) are far more interesting than the ordinary fare of television. Plan now to be at the next Bible study. Three Ways To Acquire Faith -Part II by Harold Cormany In a previous sermon Mr. Blackwell told us of the 3 ways to acquire faith. 1. Really fervent, heartfelt, sincere labouring prayer 2. Extensive Bible study 3. Experience. In his most recent sermon, Mr. Blackwell revealed to us that faith also came by hearing, not by hearing world events, BUT BY HEARING THE WORD OF GOD. We hear the word of God through radio broadcast, the Plain Truth, and the Good News-but even more through attending Sabbath services and Bible Studies. And those who aren't able to attend regularly, hear the word of God through the Correspondence Course. Studying our Bibles is the greatest way to acquire faith, and probably the way in which most of us are lacking. In ACTS 17: 1 0-13 we read that the Berons were such a people who literally proved all things. How? By searching the Scriptures, and to have that type of attitude would require daily study, not just once or twice weekly. Mr. Blackwell then went into the third way to a more perfect faith. That is laps (LaGrange church) have a hrand new haby girl. After the custom of their nationality. they have named the haby lisa. It was moving day for Mr. Clarence Svehla recently. AIRA Foods has (/ fine, spacious new huildinr; in which ((I eX[l(/nd and "r;row. Talk about speedMr. Mancewicz got his house painted in one day, with the help of many willing hands. He says thank you to all. STUBBORNNESS >!aft I~I know what )vlr.~rm5trong • said about that, but he'S on(y basing it on biblical p,rinciples. .....'" Unii'r I read,t