CJH[UlRClH[ of GO]) CJH[UlRClH[ of GO]) Chicago District ewJ September 1966 Donna Willmot Nancy Lane Diane Yoho Cindy Galloway Bill Miller Ambassador Colleges Receive Chicago Area Students A nother college year is about to start. This year the Chicago area is again sending a sizable delegation to Ambassador Colleges. This is a privilege unequalled by any other opportunity available. The fortunate ones going this year are the following: DIANE YOHO is already a graduate from Southern Illinois in 1965. Since then, she has been working in drafting and secretarial jobs. Now, she is headquarters bound. BILL MILLER is another hlessed individual heading for Big Sandy for his first college year. DONNA WILLMOT, who has been coming to church for some time and is known by many, will be going to England. She wants to go to help serve more in God's work. MARY-PAT WASSMER, who has already gone one year to MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, will be going shortly to Pasadena. She said, "/ want to do something more useful in my life." A nother Big Sandy student is NANCY LANE. No doubt she has been looking forward to col/eRe. CHRISTINA LUCAS, who has been going to a teacher's college, . will be going to Pasadena to explore opportunities she never has had before. A familiar face to all is CINDY GALLOWA Y, beaming with smiles and eagerly looking forward to putting some of her French lessons to the best possible use in God's college at Big Sandy. If you will notice, there are seven in all going to God's colleges this year. Ambassador Dining Hall (Pasadena) Ambassador's hquisite New Dining Hall by G. W. Royer On June 19th, 1966, Mr. Paul Royer said, "The Tuesday B Ambassador Club begins its first meeting in the new Dining Hall." I was privileged to attend that first meeting to be held in this new, classically modern structure! This was a truly spirited meeting-one deeply appreciated by every member of that club. Attending that meeting was a young man FROM THE Philippines-Mr. Jeremiah Ortiguero, son of Mr. Pedro Ortiguero. There were others attending from other countries. (Continued on page 5) @HURCH of GOD '.... . .... JfeWJ Editor·in·Chief .... Bill McDowell Ministerial Advisor Allen Manteufel Editor Wilbur Ball News Editors Harold Stocker Ted Efimov Jim Howell Jack Freel Regional Reporters Chicago Fred Mancewicz LaGrange Dick Alexander Chicago South Elisha Crim Danville Gene Scarbrough South Bend Raymond Johnson Grand Rapids Roland Van Slooten Indianapolis Donald Hofmann Milwaukee Lyle Vershowske Minneapolis Russell Brown Peoria Jean Dawson Duluth Scott Erickson, Jr. Richland Center ... Virginia Cannoy Fort Wayne .. .......... . Photographers Wilbur Vandermolen Ihor Karpowitz Wayne Meyer Business Manager Ted Efimov Circulation Gene Madison © 1966 by Radio Church of God Address all correspondence to the Ed· itor. Notify us immediately of any changes of Address. Circulation over 2600. fi~ t~e ltJII~ .. . 011 t~e ltJII~ to t~e JellJ t No trip occurs without unusual, amusing, and interesting incidents. Why don't you share your experiences with others? The newspaper staff would be happy to hear about them. Keep your comments brief and to the point. Perhaps we will print yours. Send your comments to the news· paper editor. Production Company Announcement A New 1966 Model Issued: (Sabbath) August 20, at 9:55 a.m. Make: Male. Called: Stephen Dean. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 ozs. Length: 21 inches This model features: A Streamlined body, Bawl bearing, Water cooled ex· haust, Changeable seat covers, Blue head· lights, Red-blonde top, and is economical on fuel. Only model available this year; and on display at 13966 Greenbay Avenue, Burnham, Illinois. Designing Engineer and Production Manager Archie and Joyce Hill. Mil WAUKEE NEWS A very joyful occasion for Mr. Charles Orr and Sandra Bow took place Saturday evening, July 3rd as each said, "I do" to the marriage vows before Mr. Jack Pyle. Only a few guests attended the double ring ceremony at the home of Mr. Jack Pyle. However, an open reception was held after the wedding before they left for a short honeymoon. The bride was escorted to the altar by Dr. Stig Erlander and was attended by Mrs. Daniel Herridge while Mr. Herridge stood as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bicket (for· merly of Zion, Ill. and now from Big Sandy) were home for a visit and it certainly was nice to have them with us for Sabbath services. We missed their two daughters so we will be looking forward to seeing them all again at the feast. .. * Bill Kaiser and Robert Ellsworth (from Big Sandy College) were with us for Bible Study, July 26th. Their plans included a visit of the camp at Orr, Minnesota. Robert went back home to Wichita, Kansas while Bill spent the Sabbath in Milwaukee. Robert returned to Big Sandy later that week to resume work in the Science Dept. under Mr. Jack Bicket. .. .. * On July 9th Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roenspies and their son Robert, who is home after two years at Bricket Wood, visited the Milwaukee brethren- a most enjoy Roenspies, Mrs. Meeker able surprise! .. .. .. Else Sclotel from Hamburg, Germany is a visitor at the Milwaukee church till August 7th. At that time she will head west to Pasadena. She attended Bricket Wood for a year, then worked in the German office at Dusseldorf a year, and returned to Bricket Wood for another year of college. Else met Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ochs when they were in Europe last August and Mr. Westphal had met her when he was in Dusseldorf. So her visit here has been among friends. 2 The two happy bachelors you see are (L. to R.) Herb Teitgen and Richard Hegna of the Milwaukee church. Soon they will be Big Sandy bound. We will miss them very much, not only in Spokesman Club, basketball, baseball, chorale, but also Sabbath services, and Bible Study. Ambassador College holds a challenge for new students and these two men are eager to get started. We hope to see progress (even by Feast time). Leaving - Dr. and Mrs. Stig ErIander will be leaving the Peoria Area after rendering much help here. Dr. ErIander was raised to the office of deacon during the Days of Unleavened Bread in 1965. He has fulfilled this office through faithful and dedicated service. Many here will miss the warm hospitality that has been shown by Dr. and Mrs. Erlander through opening their home to many brethren 10 a very helpful way. Dr. ErIander is leaving behind a very good position with the Regional Research Laboratory as a research chemist. He will now be employed to teach in Ambassador College, Pasadena, California. Dr. and Mrs. Stig Erlander We here in Peoria can say it is our loss and Pasadena's gain, but we are thankful that it is not good-bye, but just solong for awhile. Here's wishing Dr. Erlander the very best in his new role of teaching. there recently took over the entire second floor of a newly constructed building. The view from the window shows a spectacular panorama of newly devel THE oped parkways and rock gardens-a BIG PICTURE Mr. Waterhouse conversing with John Haw by Diane Yoho kins and Dave Schell. With heavy attendance at the Chicago-Sheraton Hotel, Mr. Gerald Waterhouse took us on a very interesting tour through many different countries where God's Work is steadily expanding. The showing of many slides brought all of us closer together with the work way over on the other side of the world. It can truly he said that this work isn't being carried on in old rundown buildings with depressing atmospheres. On the contrary, it was most encouraging to see the beautiful modern buildings which house God's Work, and the lovely scenery surrounding them. Our first stop was in Sydney, Australia, a very modern, bustling city by any standard. In the heart of Sydney is the new MLC Building where the headquarters in Australia is located, with Mr. Wayne acquired new land and a new tabernacle Cole in charge. Many slides were shown was erected, with a potential seating ca of the building and Black Heath, where pacity of over 5,000 people. the Tabernacle was built and land was We left Sydney and made brief stops purchased for the work. in Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, The rolling Blue Mountains had been where the Work is rapidly growing. the site for the Feast of Tabernacles in Next we stopped in Johannesburg, Australia until last year, when the church South Africa, where God's headquarters beautiful setting. We saw many of our South African brethren in Durbin and Scottsboro, South Africa. Then we were taken down to the Phillippines where we saw many slides of Mr. Ortiguero and his family, the happy smiling faces of God's people in the Phillippines, and again, a beautiful ultramodern building that houses the Work. We made brief stops in Geneva, Switzerland, Dusseldorf, Germany and Canada. Mr. Waterhouse showed a very interesting and inspiring collection of slides of the three Ambassador Colleges. Many of these depicted the "before-after" scenes showing the rebuilding of rundown, unkempt areas and buildings into the beautiful and useful landmarks of the colleges today. Mr. Waterhouse explained how this re-development of existing buildings and lands fit in with God's overall plan. In the millenium, Israel will first be required to rebuild the devastated areas of the world before going into a full-scale building plan. It was wonderful to see how virtually useless and wasted areas were brought under control and developed to their full beauty as God intended. Did You Attend? by Ted Efimov Mr. Waterhouse, Evangelist from Pasadena began bible study at 7:30 p.m. on August 24th. As if time was a blinking of an eye it was 9:30. The unveiling of of the purpose of our era, the Philadelphia church was explained and magnified . God, the master planner, devised His Kingdom to he complete from top to bottom. Men of ability will fill these positions. Who will be under Abraham? Isaac? Jacob? They are the fathers to whom God made promises. Moses, the lawgiver has David who administrated the law. God's government will have men who qualified and know how to function in the position they will be filling. Joseph will be qualified to show Israel how to manage their affairs. We will be administrators serving in Jerusalem. We had an evangelist who traveled around the world over six times. His purpose was to raise churches and establish the work on a firm foundation. As Paul he has revisited these areas which he was instrumental in raising and has seen their expansion and improvement. An eye popping account covered the pre-Adamic period to the return of Christ. The pace was so brisk that it was too awesome for note taking. Education was stressed and our part in RE-EDUCATING THE WORLD emphasized. If you were not there you missed a fantastic glimpse of past, present and future. You missed the purpose of Ambassador Colleges. You missed the purpose of the building program. You missed the purpose of rebuilding and creating as exemplified at God's college. 3 ARE YOU READY? MILWAUKEE MEMOS Feast time is here. Your money is saved and reservations made. The site of your choice is the destination. For the 1 st time we in the Chicago area will be meeting in five different locations. How are you going to get there? Most of us will go by car. The trip should be planned so that you can arrive on schedule and well rested. Will it be educational, add to your wealth of background or a driving blitz to and fro? With a little study of places on the way and planning of the trip it will be enjoyable, profitabb and smooth. Now the preparations are all "GO" OR ARE THEY? For many this will be their first Feast of Tabernacles. This God-given blessing comes once a year and an elect people joyfully look forward to gathering together in the places God chooses. What an opportunity! REMEMBER . . . serious accidents have occured in the past while traveling to the Feast. Our part of a safe trip will be a cautious, alert, wide awake awareness of the road and conditions. Plan your trip in advance to prevent accidents and enjoy this opportunity! A good, wholesome balanced lunch to be eaten either in the car or at roadside is sometimes better than the usual grade for restaurant food and can be much more fun. HOME o Timer for a night light to go on every evening to discourage prowlers. o The lamp should be someplace where someone outside can't see into the room. o Put a lamp with a timer in the bathroom, leaving the door cracked just a bit, so that the light shines out into the hallway or next room. o Leave the bed in an un-made appearance, a prowler seeing this won't stay. o Venetian blinds should be turned up, /JtileJtclfe Do you rejoice when you have accomplished something or completed some task? You should and SO SHOULD YOUR CHILDREN! This past spring many of our children, through years of painstaking endeavor finally made the grade to be graduated from school. It is fitting indeed to ENCOURAGE them to greater heights, but not before not down, if down, a prowler can see the whole house. o Do not close garage door completely, leaves and trash will stack up by door and prowlers can tell home is vacated. o Do not leave notes in bottles for the milkman, tell him personally to discontinue the milk. o Leave key to trusted individual to check your house periodically. o All pets properly cared for. o Secure all windows and doors. o Dispose of all perishable foods. o Make arrangements for mail and newspapers. AUTO o Map o Have serviceman check brakes and tires for cuts and damage. (especially brake hoses on old cars) o Engine tune-up. o Check radiator (flush out if necessary). o New windshield wipers to improve vision. o Check all car lights (save yourself d traffic fine). o Have a flare or flasher for emergency. o Good spare tire? o Good jack and tire tools? o Flashlight and first aid kit. CLOTHES o Heavy coat or jacket (just in case). o Rain coats and boots for entire family. o Swimming suit. o Tennis shoes and sport clothes for ball games. AMUSEMENT o Games to keep children occupied in car. o Recent Plain Truth magazines to offer question and answer fun for everyone. IS EVERYTHING A-OK? BLAST OFF!! we have acknowledged and praised them for what they have accomplished already- THEY, LIKE YOU AND I, NEED THE ENCOURAGEMENT. One such celebration came to Mary Mancewicz. Not only did she make the grade, but was a good example for her brother and sisters to follow. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon in June, when family and friends came to honor Mary on her graduation achievement. The wellwishers brought gifts. Before they were opened, Mr. Jack Freel, a friend of the Mancewicz family, sang a parody he The first banquet dinner of the Milwaukee Chorale was on Saturday evening, August 13, 1966, at the Jolly Troll Restaurant. The night provided good food, all you could eat, (note the bachelors first in line) singing, games, and all around good fun. Picture: L. to R. Mr. Bill Freeland, Mr. Richard Hegna, and Mr. Herb Teitgen. "Corn Roast"-ooh, ah, yummie! The Milwaukee young people sent forth such joyful phrases at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Wiltsie on Sunday, August 28th, beginning about 1 :30 P.M. Ready with a big earful are (picture) L. to R. Christine Endries and Cindy Krueger. Volleyball, horseshoes, and singing all part of the days fun-sure made it filling! composed entitled "Our Pretty Mary," to the tune of Little Orphan Annie. As you might expect, Mr. Freel is affectionately looked upon by the Mancewicz children as their "Daddy Warbucks." Everyone enjoyed the warm family atmosphere that was shown that afternoon. With a little effort, an occasion occurred that will be long remembered by all, especially the young in heart. Let's help the children to see some of the joy we know by being parents who show them the right kind of love and care. 4 New Fort Wayne Church Ambassador Hall (Continued from page 1) Here is good news! At last a church was raised up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first service was held August 20, 1966. Mr. John Bald will pastor the new church. Mr. Bill McDow'ell, the District Superintendent was there along with Mr. Bald to officially start the new church. Many of the members have been traveling 100 miles every Sabbath to South Bend, Indiana, and this letter was the answer to a great number of prayers. The first service, which began at 3 :00 p.m., followed the pattern of more recently established churches. It started with 182 in attendance, but all of these had been attending church in either South Ben, Indiana, Dayton, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio or Indianapolis, Indiana. Everyone therefore, had attended church at least once before. Mr. McDowell also said that it isn't very often that a new church is raised up with a built-in local Elder (Mr. Reyer). Mr. Bald, who also pastors the Indianapolis church, opened the service by introducing himself, his wife, and their son, Jimmy. He quoted Ecclesiastes 9: 10 emphasizing that we should put everything into God's Church and not be half way christians. He then introduced Mr. McDowell who gave the main sermon. He exhorted us to look to headquarters and informed us that percentage wise there is a member in God's Church for every 75,000 persons in the world. It was a stirring message on our responsibilities as christians. This is the third church in Indiana. As God's Church continues to grow there is no reason why it should be the last. It is a pleasure and a thrill to know that this new addition is just one more stone in the foundation of the work which will re-educate the entire world in just a few short years. Our special offerings have been used to build the most beautiful, and at the same time functional, building I have ever been in! Of a truth, this room will be the scene of important luncheon conferences that will affect the advancement of God's work. This modern structure will, with all its fine appoinmtents, influence and help build the type of character needed in all Ambassador students. Many will have the opportunity to serve their fellow students, as well as ministers and faculty, here in the years ahead. Many Ambassador Clubs and Spokesman Clubs will be enriched by dinner meals from Mr. Motts' kitchen as they learn how to express their ideas more clearly. We can all take the right kind of pride in this building, that is now being used extensively and will serve the college more and more as the years slip by. IN AND AROUND CHICAGO ROSE McDOWELL and MRS, HELEN GIBSON at the Sowh Shore Y.M.C.A. • MR. AND MRS. RALPH PENSON shared a very wonderful experience at home on July 23-the birth of their little girl, ILENE MARTE. After it was all over, Mr. Penson slept like a top! • Look forward to meeting at least one Bahamian in Texas. Five people are expected to come all the way from Nassau for the Feast. LA GRANGE-LILLIAN FOSTER • If you are looking for some of the familiar laces in La Grange and can't find them, they have been "zipped" over to Chicago via ZIP CODE. Some who have left us and are now attending the Chicago Church are: THE PHILLIP ANDER~()'\ I FAMILY. MRS. HENDERSON, THE ARCHIE HILL FAMILY, THE BILL MAY FAMILY, THE ELMER PETERSON FAMILY, and THE LLOYD REGNIER FAMILY. You will be missed in La Grange-but we will see you at "Bible Study." ' Congratulations to the ROBERT BLACK family on their new baby-TONITA LA VONNE BLACK-July 16, 1966weight 8 lbs. 14 oz. SOUTHSIDE-ESTHERLENE HOLMES • The South Side Church is in a state of soberness over the death of MRS. LOIS BASS, wife of Local Elder, Mr. Clarence Bass. The Basses first came to Chicago on Thanksgiving Day of 1961 10 assist Mr. Jackson in visiting the Colored Brethren. Mr. Bass is now working in the New York area. Our prayers are certainly with him. • MRS. ANNIE MAE BALL has returned to Prentiss, Mississippi after paying us a three week visit. • MISS ELOISE DUMAS, sister of Eugene, Thelma, and Zack, has arrived from Jacksonville, Florida to stay with us. Welcome Eloise! • MR. JACKSON held the final lecture on proper marriage morals on July 24. Even the young children were included in a special session. The children were then taken to the park to play while Mr. Jackson lectured the young adults and young married couples. No stone was left unturned. • On the evening of July 30, the men and boys spent the night at Camp Sullivan to be lulled to sleep by the music of the crickets and the fresh night air. The next afternoon, the women had a very helpful canning and freezing demonstration led by MRS. CHICAGO-HAZEL SCHLITT • MRS. MARY TKACH just left for California where she will vacation with her SOil, Mr. Joseph Tkach, and his family. • THE ALLAN GREGORS have bought a house on the outskirts of Chicago and are eager to get settled into their own home, • Welcome all you ZIPcoders! We are glad to have you back with us but will miss those who will be attending the LaGrange Chllrch now. • MR. AND MRS. DUANE SANDQUIST have a new addition to their family-a lillie boy who they named Eric Carl. Mrs. Carr. the bahy's grandmother, stayed with them to help out for a few weeks. It was nice to see her and have her allend Church here in the Chicago area, • MRS. EMMA MUMSEN, who is an elderly member of the Church, cannot attend services because of her health. She often gets lonely and would appreciate a card or note once in a while or even a visit from some of her old friends. Her address is 1135 North Monitor, Chicago, Illinois . • Have you seen a lot more ladies who look stunning because of their lovely hats? We understand MRS. MEISENBACH has been responsible for supplying many of them. • Nine people braved the elements here recently to obtain their winter supply of blueberries, They drove 140 miles and waded in mud from ankle to knee deep to pick them. They were soaked because of the wet bllshes. After a picnic in the drizzle, they thought how much they will appreciate those lucious blueberry cobblers or muffins or just plain blueberries because of their interesting experience at the Thomas farm in Michigan. Those who participated and had such wonderful fellowship were the CARLSONS, VARNEYS, WINIFRED KEOGH-DWYER, MRS, PIROG, MRS. KARLIS, and the SCHLITTS, • MRS. CLARA SCHROEDER is back with us again after several weeks absence. It was good to hear that her recovery was so much jaster than expected. Her leg had been broken in three places. God never disappoints those who trust him. 5 Ronda Gibbs has moved to Kansas City. She attends Junior College and lives with 12 other girls in the Church. * * '" Kitty Runice, Vivian Prickett, Andria Beyersdorfer, Geneva Bremer and Dan Brock were HOME FOR A VISIT from Ambassador. * * '" Congratulations Tony Homyk and Paulette Hill, now Mr. and Mrs. Homyk. They were MARRIED Sunday, Aug. 28 here in Chicago. '" '" '" Donna Willmot was accepted to the college in ENGLAND. Diane Yoho and George Geis are on their way to the PASADENA College. Bill Miller will be going to the BIG SANDY College. All are from the LaGrange Church. lohn Bald lack Pyle "Last Time" Picnic by Mrs. Robert Payton A "last time" combined Danville-Indianapolis picnic was held at Milligan Park in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Sunday, August 14. Some of the older Danville members attended the Indianapolis church before Danville was raised up. Since then many Indianapolis brethren have had the opportunity to visit the Danville area on the Sabbath, as weIl as various social occasions. At the "last time" picnic there was excitment, fun, and anticipation although with a note of sadness, Charles Orr and Sandy Bauch from the Peoria Church were married . . (see article by Mr. Dawson for date.) * * * Ronda Gibbs has moved to KANSAS CITY. She attends Junior College and lives with TWELVE other girls in the Church. '" * Welcome home again Mr. Ecker. Mr. Ecker is visiting from Ambassador College in England. * '" '" Charles Groce from INDIANAPOLIS will attend the Texas College. Sixty young people from Indianapolis joined to welcome home those who went to the Orr camp Saturday evening, Aug. 27. The party had an Hawaian theme. Nine from that area went to the camp. . wish you were here to enjoy it too. as Danville bade goodby to Mr. and Mrs. John Bald and Jimmy. Several were there early to begin saying farewells that were to last throughout the day. Volley balI was enjoyed by the ladies while the men played softball. After a delicious meal the Danville church presented Mr. and Mrs. Bald with a very beautifuIly wrappedbrick! (Buried beneath it in newspapers was a fifty dollar bill!) After the Danville brethren signed the brick, more volley ball and softball was played. We were just beginning to round up our belongings, when the Ambassador College bus arrived with the boys and girls returning from camp. More hellos and goodbys then everyone wearily began to their various destinations. Days like this leave joyful memories and expectations of more growth in God's work. 6 Ladies Luncheon Held In Indianapolis by Mrs. Robert Payton The sunny afternoon of August 3, was the date set for a lovely luncheon in honor of Mrs. Ida Clark and Mrs. Madge Logan. It was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bald. A very attractive, as well as delicious luncheon was served on plates, cups, and napkins designed with pink roses which added to the feminine atmosphere. The beautiful and unusual floral centerpiece was presented to Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Logan by Mrs. Bald and the ladies who attended. Mrs. Clark was baptized in 1961 by Mr. McCrady on a baptizing tour. Mrs. Logan was baptized in 1963 by Mr. Catherwood. These two widows will be leaving this area soon to live in Arizona. They have visited the Phoenix area the past two winters and have decided to make it their permanent residence. Both have shown yielded ness and humility in the Indianapolis area since they began as charter members, and will be missed greatly by all that know and love them . left 10 right: Mrs. Madge Logan, Mrs. Ida Clark. ~ ~ ~ Z .ra Q 't = ~ :a 0 :s !:.= .ra e= CJ Q rI.l ~ .. ~ e= ~ 0 =~ e= Q'\ =- Col r--~ =:= ..-I G.I ~ U :s !-< :&: ;J ~ =