CHURCH of GOD CHURCH of GOD ewd Chicago -Midwest Edition Volume 5, Issue 8 ANNIVERSARY EDITION April 5, 1980 MR. ARM·STRONG GREETS CHICAGO! Pastor General gives 25th Anniversary Message 25th Anniversary Chicago Church of God GREETINGS! dear Brethren of the Churches of God in the Chicago area. The celebration of the Silver Anniversary of the Chicago Church of God is a significant milestone in the history of the Worldwide Church of God, now in its 47th year-the "Philadelphia" era of the Church of God, founded A. D. 31 by Jesus Christ. In the earlier years of the Chicago Church, I was privileged to meet with and preach to those pioneer brethren a number of times, but I have not been able to meet with you brethren now for some few years. I am looking forward with joyful anticipation to being with you on this important occasion, enroute to Jerusalem, Cairo and London. Mr. Herbert W Armstrong has scheduled a Chicago visit on his way to Jerusalem and other points on his latest tour to carry the end-time message to the 20th century world. Marriott Hotel.Marriott Hotel. TheChicago Magnificent. On North )Michigan .Avenue. NEW CHICAGO MARRIOTT HOSTS 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The worldwide Church of God has been privileged to obtain members also have access to the hotel's fine recreational the use of the new Chicago Marriott for its 25th anniversary facilities, which include a complete health club, lap pool, celebration. Located at Ohio St. on glamorous North universal gym, steam and sauna baths. Michigan Avenue, the hotel features extensive convention FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS Call Toll-free (SOO) 22Sfacilities, numerous restaurants and shops overlooking a 9290 or write to the CHICAGO MARRIOTT HOTEL 540 four story atrium, and more than 1,200 sleeping rooms and N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60611 suites. The dramatic architecture and plush furnishings In addition, the Chicago area churches have worked provide an atmosphere of elegance and quality. overtime to produce an exciting program of nostalgia, en The many local and visiting brethren who are taking tertainment, music and dancing for the night of April 5th. advantage of the special reduced room rates for church Come join the festive atmosphere and help us celebrate. SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT MARCH 30 31 APRIL 1 2 3 4 SABBATH 5 McCORMICK PLACE PASSOVER LOCAL CHURCHES NIGHT TO BE MUCH REMEMBERED HIGH DAY ALL DAY SERVICES McCORMICK PLACE ' :00 PM NO SERVICES NO SERVICES NO SERVICES 1 pm-3 pm 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER MARRIOn HOTEL 6:00 PM COCKTAILS 7:00 PM DINNER 6 NO SERVICES I~ 7 HIGIDAY ALL DAY SERVlCES McCORMICK PLACE :00p.¥ THE NEXT 12 PAGES ARE EXCERPTS FROM PAST ISSUES OF THE CHURCH OF GOD NEWS-CHICAGO/MIDWEST EDITION. THESE ARTICLES WIll GIVE YOU THE flAVOR OF PAST EVENTS AND TIMES. Chicago Lakell'ont Scene 01 Pentecost Feast Spacious McCormick Place on Lake Michigan at 22nd Street was God's choice for observance of the vitally important Day oj Pentecost. With a background of Lake Michigan bustling with sailboats and airplanes about 1/40 of God's people listened atlentil'ely through the morning and afternoon services. Again, the marked growth of God's work in the Midwest area was evident. Just 3 years ago, about the same number of people lIlf!t in the same room to observe the same day of Pentecost. THEN, practically every church in the district was present. BUT NOW, in 1966, there was room for only the 3 Chicago area churches! Pentecost services were simultaneously held in SEVLRAL locatio/l.\' in 'he Chicago district. IN AND AROUND CHICAGO CHICAGO-HAZEL SCHLITT • THANK YOU: I want to thank all of the ladies who spent so much time and worked so hard to help get the food ready during the Feast Days. Your cooperation was greatly appreciated. Well done good and faithful servants! • EVON FRAZIER has transferred from the Sowh Bend area. We are happy to have her with us . • HOLLY OLSON, the invalid daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olson, died SlInday, April 10. Although they will feel a loss for a time they fully realize that her death is actually a blessing. SOUTH SIDE-ESTHERLENE HOLMES • This was the first Passover MR. HAROLD JACKSON has spent in the Chicago area in six years. Mr. Jackson has usually been sent south for either all or part of this feast season . • The home of MR. HAROLD JACKSON was the scene of a baptismal service the day before the Passover. Those baptized were Mrs. Geraldine Nickerson, Evelyn Hooks, Judy Wood, Mrs. Leroy Stevenmn, Mr. Leon Pinckney, Mrs. Mary Parram, and Mrs. Nadia Cllelas . • From South Bend came SAM GILLESPIE and VERONICA JORDAN who announced their engagement at the Social on April 9. A Iso annollnced at the Social was the thirty-third wedding annil'ersary of Mr. and Mrs. Willie A dallls. Congratulations to both couples! • We were glad to see Mr. Rohert Hill and .I'on from Detroit and Mrs. Bibbs from South Haven; aim Mrs. He/ell Grant from Elkhart. All the way from Shaw, Mississippi, came Mrs. Thelma Jones, mother of Mrs. Walter Burtin . • THE HAMPTON SISTERS spent the Days of Unleavened Bread in Indianapolis with brother Russel; sister Virtue, and their mother, Mrs. Alura Hampton. LA GRANGE NEWS-LILLIAN FOSTER • ALL OF US who remember DAVID ROENSPIES, the son of Mr. Jnd Mrs. Ray Roenspies will be happy to hear of his coming marriage to Miss Artis Thomas. The engagement has been announced but no date as yet has been set for the wedding. It will probably be soon after they both graduate from Ambas- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Black sador College in June . • A HEARTY WELCOME to MR. AND MRS. ROBERT BLACK and their two children. They have come to us from the EI Monte Church in California. Mr. and Mrs. Black were baptized in November, 1965. • MRS. JULIA HEGGI is well again and back in church. She wants to thank everyone for all the letters, telephone calls and visits she re ceived. • REMEMBER LAST ISSUE'S co incidence about MRS. MERCER of LaGrange and her brother in Nashville. Well here is the Mrs. Heggi sequel~another coincidence . .. Her picture was in the the paper and in the same issue-her brother's picture was also in the paper. Get your paper out and look at the new Spokesman Club Officersthere he is on Page 6, the Sergeant at Arms in the Nashville Club, Mr. Willie Hinson. • WELCOME HOME to MRS. BEULAH SANDQUIST. She has been down in Florida attending the Miami Church since October. It is nice having her back in LaGrange with us Mrs. Sandquist again. Top: Leon Abbey's eight piece band providing the "toe tapping" rhythm. Bottom: Left to right (back row) Roland D. Sampson Jr., Gwenetta Holloway, Charles Adams, LaVern Johnson, Claudeen Harrell, Robert Ellis Jr., Kate Lindsey, Margaret Graham. (Front row) Hattie Rogers, Albert Cousin. by Mrs. Roland Sampson If you were visiting the Pick Congress Hotel on February 5, 1966, you would have witnessed, among the scenic beauty and elegance of the premises, a group of God's people eJljoying the truly abundant life. Yes, February 5th was the date of the Chicago Southside Church Annual Din· ner Dance commemorating its 3rd anni· versary. Everyone was inspired by the display of beauty and magnificence. The evening began with a cocktail hour at 7 :00 P. M. The whole atmosphere was " Recapture True Values." As was expected, the ladies were as beautiful as ever with their fine array of colors; the men were ambassadors of true character. After the cocktails and get-acquainted hour was completed, dinner was served at exactly 8:00 P. M. The highly skilled waiters served a menu consi.sting of tender sirloin cut of roast beef, tossed salad, carrots, tasty rich creamed potatoes, and a unique dessert of chocolate ice cream topped with fudge and pecans. Since the night was yet young after such a delectable and tasty dinner, Mr. Abbey struck up the 8 piece band stirring everyone with tunes causing many to engage in either a fox trot, waltz, cha·cha or the unforgettable two-step. For the teenagers, it was a night to be remembered for quite some time -and evening with that special date. For the married couples, it was a time to reo minisce of the first courtship, while our widows enj oyed a luxurious affair of much gratification. Through the diligent and tenacious ef· forts of our ministers, Mr. Harold Jackson and Mr. Elisha Crim, as well as others, the Chicago Southside Church and their honored guests were able to enjoy a memorable aflaix and reaU)' RECAP· TURE TRUE VALUES. Spokesmen See Stars "Whether it's cloudy or not," said the lecturer at the Chicago Planetarium, "we never cancel a show!" Chicago Sunday Evening Spokesmen with Club Director Mr. Allen Manteufel and guests, Mr. Sherwin McMichael, Mr. Joseph Tkach, and Mr. Don Prunkard witnessed the universe on display via the sophisticated Zeiss optical equipment. Gathering facts about our solar system, proved to be timely with todays emphasis on space. "The Diary of Carol Landes" Carol Landes All the great martyrs of history have given some chronicle of their life-and diminutive Carol Sue Landes is no exception. The PORTFOLIO Freshman Interviews reported that Carol "is presently writing a book, 'Comments People Have Made About my Height (4' 10") .' " Mr. and Mrs. Robert Einersen Married September 22, 1962 ABRA~AM ISAAC JACOB ESAU BOAZ MA~LON CI-lILI ON @WHATIS HIE POPULATION OF T~E EARn~ '? REBEKA~ RUT/-l ORPI-lA LEAI-l RACI-lEL MAI-lALAT~ SARAI-l Four members of the "CHICAGO GANG" vlsltmg the prison are from left to right: 1I-1r. Wilbur Ball, President; Evangelist Raymond 1I-icNair and Local Elder 1I-1r. Joseph Tkach honored guests; 111r. A!len Manteufel Sunday Evening Club Director. State Prison Visitors by Harold StoCFur "Alright, five at a time" said the stern guard at the Illinois State Penitentiary as the Sunday Evening Spokesman Club of Chicago was led through the gate of the maximum security prison by M r. Raymond MeNair (visiting Chicago while en route to Pagdena) and Mr. Allen Manteufel the Club Director. After being "frisked" at the gate, and numbered by the guards, we went from one section to another until we had covered the dining facilities, trade shops and school rooms . .Men at this prison make uniforms, clothes, steel desks, furniture and soap as well as repair radios and T.V. during their 5 hour work day. Everyone has a job. 1\1 r. Tkach and many spokesmen asked questions of our lieutenant guide. One such question was, "What is the cause for these men being here " "From what I can see," the guide said ... "it is the home life, not ever knowing or being taught the difference between right and wrong, no discipline or help." After leaving our I.D. papers and being checked out via a small stamp on our hands, we were numbered again and released through the exit gate. From the prison, the Club journeyed to a nearby restaurant where a lively sing session rattled the rafters. An informal meeting was held in a private room where spokesmen commented on what they had seen and heard in the prison. . :V1r. l\lcNair gave his farewell comments and charged the club to be diligent and more aware of our opportunities as spokesmen. Foundations for future club attivities are already being laid Happy "sinr; sinr;ers" just re/rr:sed from prison and enjoying fellowship together are lIlembers of the SUI/day Et'ening SpokesII/( III Club of Chicago. GIVE THE AN ENT NAMES OF TJ.4£ SIX COMMON MARKfT COUNTRIES 7 WI-IY SIX? Answers to Knowledge Knots Hello Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell Sr. ! ! ! I. A wayfaring Levite and his conThe population of Kilgore, Texas one had the opportunity to ' meet them dropped by two when the District Sudue to the "COME EARLY STAY perintendent's parents arrived in the ChiLATE" trend in the Blackwell family. cago area for a "clan" get-together on Adding to their lists of acquaintances Father's Day. Picture below shows Mr. were: (left to right) Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. and Mrs. Blackwell Sr. leaving the LaBlackwell, Mr. John Coco, Mr. BlackGrange church after hearing their son well, Sharon Sturm, Mr. Fred Mancewicz give the morning sermon. Nearly every- Mr. and Mrs. S. Dean Blackwell Sr. as they leave the LaGrange Church service after a stirring sermon given hy their son, Mr. Dean C. Blackwell. MINISTERS GATHER IN CHICAGO FOR DAYS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD J2 of God's Ministry (God's foundational number) gathered in the Chicago area to exhort, correct and edify over 2,300 called out ones. Not too long ago the whole work did not have more than 12 ministers to serve world wide. Today, in the district we have had the privilege of hearing and learning of THEWA Y expounded by as many. Pictured from left 'to right are: First row . .. Mrs. Young, Mrs. Roenspies, Mrs. Dorothy, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Manteufel, Mrs. Bald, Mrs Catherwood Second row . .. Mr. Young, Mr. Pyle, Mrs. Pyle, Mrs. Tkach, Mr. Dorothy, Mr. Blackwell, Mrs. Crim, Mrs. Meeker, Mr. Meeker, Mr. Bald. Thrid row . .. Mr. Roenspies, Mr. Tkach, Mr. McCrady, Mr. Manteufel, Mr. Crim, Mr. Catherwood. cubine staying overnight in (jibeah (owned by Benjamites) were set upon by certain inordinate men wbo violated the concubine. (A situation paralleling that of Lot's guests in the city of SoJom.) The war that followeJ brought 400,000 Israelite swordsmen against 20.700 Benjamite soldiers-70() of whom could sling stones (left handeJ no less) at a hairs breadth AND NOT MISS! (JuJges 2(): 10). TowarJ the end of the battle when the non remaining Benjamites were about to be erased (tbus ending the tribes completely) the slaughter ceased. Realizing the tribe was about to become extinct. they cried out to (joJ for help. ReaJ of the elaborate plan to keep from breaking a vow anJ yet find wives for these OO() men in Judges 21! 2. Abraham-Sarah, Isaac -Rebekah. Jacob-Leah and Rachel, Esau-Mahalath (thirJ wife of Esau), Mahlon-Ruth, BoazRuth, (after Jeath of Mahlon), ChilionOrrha. 3. Scientists were JOLTED when the recent Mars photos revealeJ the same dead. pock-markeJ conJition as that of our Moon. Yawning craters thousanJs of feet Jeep anJ 3 to 75 miles wide appeared on the film instead of the canals and vegetation they haJ hoped for and expected. More evidence of the VIOLENT interplanetary war that took place between Gen. I: 1 and verse 2. 4. Nearly 3 billion at the present time. At the present growth rate the population would be doubleJ in 30 years. 1. Ruth, a Gentile, was a type-a forerunner of the opening of salvation to the Gentiles (see Acts 10:28 and 11:1). She was an "outsider" grafted into the royal line. Ruth was yielded and was rewarded for it-see Ruth 2:10-12. 2. Suburban LaGrange was the champion over runner-up Indianapolis 98-76. This was an unusual tournament because it OPENED a season of basketball competition. 3, Did you get this one? Trogyllium is a place-a city through which PAUL traveled. (Acts 20:15.) 4. The culprit is the Lamprey eel. This snake like creature is responsible for destroying untold numbers of fish in all the Great Lakes. 5. (1) Zebulon, Holland), (2 and 3) Asher (Belgium and Luxembourg), (4) Assyria (West Germany), (5) Reuben (France), (6) Babylon (Italy). Six is mans number of organization, see Rev. 13:18. KICKAPOO CAMPOUT by Bruce Vance On the 30th and the 31st of May, a family campout, sponsored by the Madison Spokesman Club under the direction of Mr. Jim Haines, took place at the Nenstiel farm in the Kickapoo Valley of Wisconsin about twenty miles north of Richland Center. The campout was to help Mr. Nenstiel paint his barn and do other chores around his 'farm, and to provide camping experience for those who spent the night in tents. Much was accomplished in the two days, including some much needed grass cutting, some plowing, and the clearing away of a few dilapidated bUildings. Although the primary purpose of the campout was to paint the barn, only half of this mission was accomplished due to a lack of paint. The bright sunshine complemented the beautifully rolling countryside, and even the rain seemed right in tune with the wooded hilltops. Sports and games were enjoyed both outside and inside, baseball, volleyball and children's games were participated in by all. Instruction in erecting a campsite and in the proper use and handling of firearms was given to those old enough to benefit from it. Homemade ice cream and the last May shower ushered in the end to a profitable and satisfying weekend, as the weary campers returned home with thoughts already running ahead to the possibility of another Kickapoo Campout. "Chicago's Broken Bone Club" accidently developed in one week when Marvin Edelbach, Mrs. Ted Ejimov, and Tom Vandermolen broke a bone in their arms. It makes you wonder what they are smiling about! EDITORIAL by ADen Manteufel Don't Be a Dead-Pan! Apathy, boredom, unconcern characterizes the world in which we live. People are unable to have a wholesome enthusiasm for anything. This was vividly illustrated several weeks ago as the National League baseball pennant race was reaching its furious climax. Two teams-the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds-were hammering it out for the championship. The St. Louis team was finishing up against the Mets from New York while the Reds of Cincinnati were battling the Pittsburgh Pirates. The league championship and share of the world series were at stake. Down in St. Louis loyal fans were jamming the ball park, shouting, screaming, cheering their team on every play. The air of loyalty, enthusi~sm and fervor sparked the hometown Cardinals. Meanwhile, up in Cincinnati a strange paradox was taking place-a paradox which illustrates the empty, spiritless lives most people live. Instead of the 40,000 seat ball park being packed with yelling, applauding fans, barely 7-8,000 spectators bothered to come out and back their team. Such fickleness, lack of loyalty and enthusIasm was appalling! This was not all. The second to last league game was a thriller. The Reds had battled their opponent to a scoreless tie for nine innings. Reports of this game were being telephoned each half inning to St. Louis where ~each scoreless inning was received with thunderous roars! Then, another shock came. To the dismay of many-hundreds upon hundreds of "fans" casually got up and left the ballpark with the game and league championship still hanging in the balance. You brethren of God's church need to take a vital lesson from all this. The carnal mind is fickle. Most times it is pitifully empty-only short-lived periods does it have something to be enthusiastic about. God's personality exudes enthusiasm. Loyalty, concern, excitement, optimism, characterizes His spirit. Wholesome, balanced, emotional expression radiate from God's personality. Brethren, we are not to be unemotional, unexpressive dead pans! That's the mark of stunted carnality. Heartily throw yourselves into every phase of Christian living-study, prayer, church occasions and family activities. Get excited over each day you live. Live life with gusto and enthusiasm! Chicago's Loss-Pasadena's Gain. Mr. and Mrs. Keneth J;:llis, guests of honor to tne Saturday night spokesman's club farewall dinner. Mr. Ellis has been chosen to teach at Imperial School in Pasadena and help develope school curriculum for the schools system ill the world tomorrow. In the rear is Mr. Beyersdorfer, host ,and his lovely daughter, Marcia who is also leaving to bceome a freshman at Ambassador College, Texas. II's II plla lelllCIlI. Hello Dolly . I relllclllher il well. M y Fair Lady. 1300 Enjoy Show of Shows! COLOR COMES ALIVE ON THE WIDE STAGE by Harold Stocker The most dynamic and ambitious production of all time was meticulously prepared and enthusiastically presented before well over 1,300 people at the Gary Auditorium during the Days of Unleavened Bread. The program, consisting of the very best stage music of our time, was bound for success from the start. The huge stage called for full scale production techniques common to professional theatricals, but never before experienced by the Chicago Chorale. This gigantic task called for teamwork and top planning talent. Mr. Charles Hallier (Musical Director) kept the musical and acting elements together in expert fashion. Come behind the scenes for just a moment. Before the hrilliant hlending of color and song ever reaches your eyes and cars. hours of tedious practice and planning were a must. But, as in all efforts in God's Church, the joy was greater for those who did the work and gave their energies. Rolling off to a start, the River City Band sparked hy snappy, high-stepping Harold Hill (Fred Mancewicz) in his hrilliant red and royal hlue uniform complete with full plumed hat, sold the nervous townfolk on a 76 trombone band made up of pool cue experts. With a change in tempo, Mrs. Tkach, dressed in apple hlossom pink, sang several songs from Music Man. This prepared the audience for an afternoon of awe and anticipation! Lisa Doolittle (Eleanor Barrows), eq~ipped with cockney accent and flower hasket, successfully murdered the English language until Prof. Henry Higgins' (lohnHawkins) persistent tutoring paid off in the delightful song 'The Rain in Spain Lays Gently on the Plain." Mr. Doolittle (Oscar Olson), in the elegant white cutaway tailored hy the nimble needles of Mrs. Olson, was finally "car: icd to thc church"-though whether "on time" is questionable. Wagon wheels and the corral around the old red harn took liS to Oklahoma for a dazzling display of lively square dancing to Karen Sterling's hot violin strings. So moving was this music, that nearly everyone in the audience must have desired to take part themselves. Such dancing comes easily for truly hap py people: Full flowing dresses in checks, yellow and green merged together in colorful harmony amid shouts and pistol shots. Included was Mr. Edmund Stout, our authentic cowhoy. Sidewalk cafe, Eiffel Tower, girls and wine seemed to sway Maurice Chevalier (Wilhur Ball) and jar his memory slightly in the melody ..\ Rememher It Well." Gigi (Nancy Kurtz) did her best to straighten him out as . all "Remember Quite Well." M r. Ball also sparked the entire show as master of ceremonies. The King of Siam (Jack Freel) ar rived on the elahorate scene in his 8 cylinder sedan, powered by 8 hald headed strong men. The audience was captured hy the exotic silky costumes. Costumes for the entire program were organized by a costume committee checking on au- The secolld allllllal SholV of SholVS beillg dedicated to Miss Bresson as she is heillg pre,\'elll('(! II hOllquel of Roscs by Mr. Blllck I\'el/, GCI /Ill' to the church 011 time. Mllsic Mall. Oklaho/lla. Lida Rose thenticity. Who can forget the grand climax "Hello Dolly" by Sanders Ray and the chorale? Sensing keen audience "snap" from an afternoon of the world's liveliest stage music, Mr. Ray invited audience participation which capped a day of enlertainment we won'l soon forget. Our sincere and deep thanks to everyone responsihle for our first Broadway size produelion. FEAST FUN SHOW A Message to Garcia You are there. 3 p.m., a finger taps Ministers and Deacons Thrill Audience With Antics you on the back and says "Garcia, you by John Hawkins have a job to do. Thc assignment is: What a succcss! In every way it was filled with the proper tone and balance throughout. Everyone had fun. It got off to a unique start by the well-known and comical figures of Amos and Andy, portrayed by Mr. Blackwell and Mr. Pyle. Naturally everyone was interested not only in the jokes that were told but also in the humorous way they were given and exchanged. Next, a song taken from the Academy Award winning picture ·Mary Poppins' was sung by Mr. Mancewicz and his family. This appealed to the young and old alike by audience participation in singing "supercalifragilistic :·-a tongue twister and a half! Some more jokes were highlighted by Mr. Foster dressed in his colorful Maxwell Street style. The program continued with a beautiful and popular song, "On the Street Where You Live," done by Mr. McCrady and Mrs. Tkach. The next secne was a silhouette by Mr. Ball and Mr. Fowler. The two doctors were operating on a patient. This was hilarious. Livers, intestines, and appendix were all awkwardly extracted and heaved overboard during which time the patient's bank account was voraciously examined by one nurse while the other one administered anaesthetic very skillfully to the awakening patient by means of a claw-nail hammer. It ended with the operation being a smashing success even though funeral preparations followed. Another much enjoyed scene was the Southern Barber Shop. The two colored barbers were Sam, who had sudden fits of jittery nerves (Mr. Tkach) and sunglassed Grease Lightning, (Dr. Dorothy) who couldn·t see too well-the barber shop specialized in close shaves. These were just a few of the fine performances. The outstanding part of the show was the fine example set through the proper balance of finesse and laughter for all. Hello Lyle Vershowske, the clown from Milwallkee. Deacon Lowell Foster callght in lvlaxwe/l street garb. Amos (Mr. Pyle) and Andy (Mr. Blackwell) Slop the show wilh balanced hllmor {Ind {Inlics. Creased Lightning (Dr. Dorothy) and Slippery Sam (Mr. Tkach) assist Pro fessor Manteufel of! the stage. Nurse Schlitt, Drs. FOIVIer and Bal/, assisted by Nurses A id Cindy Calloway sliccessflllly kill patient Halllbrock. Erect a stage (go get the lumber for it) obtain stage props necessary, stage makeup for the individual acts, build a dressing room and get the costumes ready by 7 p.m. this evening." With two ready hands and ten nimble toes, Mr. Svehla, tabbed for the job, recruited his his "Bohemian work crew" slashed all redtape and got the show going on time. Those at the Chicago Bible Study several weeks ago would call that "Getting the Blue Vase." CHICKENINCi OUT After a hard days work five deacons were caught red handed eating chicken. Mr. Kreiger was in charge of counselling; Mr. Raymond Johnson and Mr. Dawson, the stage area; Mr. Van Slooten, the ushers; and Mr. Cormany of the detective squad (you can tell by the white trench coat). Quietly entering the kitchen unnoticed they were caught in the act by our on-the-spot photographer. Mr. Joseph Tkach These two pictures were taken on the morning of July 17 during the moving process for the Tkach family. In one picture are several .men of the church who "lent a hand" in this difficult task; the other photo shows the very fine A mhassador College semi-trailer whichis driven hy Mr. Archie McNair. This truck is kept husy moving ministers' possessions and church supplies. Local Elder Leaves for Pasadena! Our well known and respected local Elder Joseph Tkach (known to many as TK) is being sent to Headquarters to take special training at Ambassador College. Those old timers in the Chicago Church might well have predicted this, for since he was baptized in 1958, he has been a zealous and dedicated servant of the church brethern. It 'was soon recognized that he had God-given abilities and a degree of maturity that could be used. Before an "official" visiting team was established in Chicago, both Mr. and Mrs. Tkach were requested to visit among the brethren to help where they could. When the first Spokesman Club was formed in Chicago he was among those chosen to be a club officer. He was a pearl in the rough when it came to giving speeches. Because he was born and reared of foreign-born parents, he developed what became known as the Chicago "slanguage." Yet through perseverence and the help of his wife, work in school. Tanya was an A stuhe overcame this handicap until he dent while Jennifer received awards for qualified to give sermonettes and later her science projects. sermons in many churches of the Chi Because time allowed, the people cago District today. showed their love and respect for the It was January of 1961 'that Mr. Tkachs' in a tangible way. First the Tkach was ordained as a Deacon. He Chicago-LaGrange Choir which they fulfilled this office so well that he was served, honored them with a rarty at actually doing a job of a local elder. the home of Mrs. Vance. They preThis was recognized and he was or sent~d them with a pair of beautiful dained to that office Pentecost of 1963. silver candelabra. They also were given Mr. Tkach will quickly tell you that a picture album containing memorable the successful life he has enjoyed so candid shots from the two Choir Confar, began with the rough but helpful certs and many Church socials. training his Russian born father gave him. His father allowed him to Join the Navy at age 17. He saw action through many Naval battles in the South Pacific while serving on a destroyer during World War II. Long before he was called into the church, Mr. Tkach was serving his employer with the zeal he is serving God's people today. Starting as an machinist apprentice, he became a skilled toolmaker and later a foreman over his own crew. Even then he had the respect Left to right: Tanya, Mr. Tkach, Jenny, of his men so much so that even two Mrs. Tkach and Joey. years after leaving his employment for the ministry, some of the old crew At the recent Church picnic the Tkachs' heard of his leaving for California and were presented with a multitude of beau came by to say Good-bye! This cer tiful and truly exceptional gifts. They tainly indicated the voluntary respect received a full set of silverware in given him by those without as well as cluding silver meat platter, gravy, and those within the Church. butter dishes. Now they may serve din Whatever can be said about Mr. ner at the zenith of elegance. They also Tkach, a truth is that behind a successful were given a 12 place set of whitc bone man is a successful woman. His conchina with silver rim. In addition, each stant aid, confidant, counselor and deof the children were given pcrsonal gifts. voted wife Elaine is as much responsible Though they will be missed, the Chi for his achievements as he is. She has cago District people do not regret that fulfilled successfully the office of Dea the Tkachs' are leaving. It is with the coness, heing ordained in December understanding that they both may grow of 1962. further to be better equipped to serve As every good tree bears good fruit, God's peoplc in even a greater capacity. the Tkach children Joey, Tanya, and Through their years among us the Tknehs' Jennifer, are well on their way to folbuilt strong cnduring friendships and lowing their parents footsteps. Joey pcrsonal love among many of the brethearned a double promotion in grammer ren, so on your leaving us for a while, school and was a straight A student. we simply say to you-We love you Both the girls have done outstanding and God's speed. New "Panorama America" To Be Presented Narratars Wilbur Ball and Ken Ellis flank Miss Dorothy Bressc.n whose piano accompanied the Chorale and soloists on songs of many countries. The dramatic finalel Mrs. Joyce Hitch portrays the Statue of Liberty as the Chorale sings "America the BeautifuL" Chorale President Fred Moncewicz sings out, UAlouette -je fe plu rna rae." Director Charles Halliar did a fine job after only two months in which to prepare. Shown here are some scenes from the recent production of "Panorama America," the fint annual conccrt of the Chicago-LaGrange Chorale. The performance I\'as very successful and quite well received hy the local area people attt'fuling. Now a revised and improl'ed l'ersion is to he presented especially for the entertainment and enjoymellt of the scattered hrethren who will he in the area to celehrate PaSSOl'er and the Days of Unleal'ened Bread. The present plar/.\' lire to hold the concert the afternoon of Sunday, March 29th. The exact time and place will he gil'OI during the annOIIll('elllents at the sen'ices that I\'eek-end. The fine choice of music provided an enjoyah/e and cultural experience for everyone who attended the first performance. It is quite evident that the chorale is continuing to improve under the ahle direction of !'tIl'. Charles Hal/iar. The coming performance should he great. Don't miss this Olll' CLARENCE BASS, ELBERT ATLAS TO ATTEND AMBASSADOR COLLEGE Jesus Christ, the head of the true Church of God, has inspired His ministers at headquarters to ask that Mr. Clarence Bass and M r. Elbert Atlas be sent to Ambassador College. They will begin further studying and training to help them to be bett~r prepared to serve their people. This Act of God is evidence that He has morc work aheau to be done among the Negro people. These two men anu their wives will make the third Negro couple to attend the College. Mr. Harold Jackson, now a Preaching Elder in God's Church, and the associate pastor of the Chicago Colored Church, and his wife, were the first Negroes to attenu the College. The fruits of one semester spent there has shown greatly in Mr. Jackson's work as he ministers to his people. TEA HElD FOR MRS. BLACKWELL Mrs. Dean Blackwell was honored at a tea held at the home of Mrs. Joseph Tkach on Sunday, December 29th. Approximately 80 ladies attended the Open House, showing their respect and appreciation for the wife of the Superintendent over this area. Highlighting the afternoon was the presentation of a gift of money from the Churches, which was a surprise for Mrs. Blackwell. Mrs. Tkach and Mrs. Joseph Schlitt, deaconesses, and the wives of the Chi-' cago and LaGrange deacons prepared_ the refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was ordained an Evangelist in God's Church on January 8, 1964. The 23rd Channel The T.V. set is my shepherd. My spiritual growth shall want. It maketh me to sit down and do nothing for His name's sake, because it requireth all my spare time. It keepeth me from doing my duty as a Christian, because it presenteth so many good shows that I must see. It restoreth my knowledge of the things' of the world, and keepeth me from the study of God's word. It leadeth me in the paths of failing to attend the evening worship services, and doing nothing in the Kingdom of God. Yea, though I live to be a hundred, I shall keep on viewing my T.V. as long as it will work, for it is my closest companion. Its sound and its picture, they cQmfort me. lt presenteth entertainment before me, and keepeth me from doing important things with my family. It fills my head with ideas which differ from those set forth in the word of God. Surely, no good thing will come of my life, because my' T.V. offereth me no good time to do the will of God; thus I will dwell in the place of the Devil and his angels forever. (The Ghost Writer) Adam & Eve & That Apple How many apples did Adam and Eve eat? Some say Eve 8 and Adam 2-a total of 10 only. Now we figure the thing out differently. Eve 8 and Adam 8 alsototal 16. And yet the above figures are entirely wrong. If Eve 8 and Adam 82, certainly the total would be 90. Scientific men, however, reason something like this: Eve 81 and Adam 82-total 163. Wrong again; what could be clearer than, if Eve 81 and Adam 812, the total was 893. If Eve 81 1 st and Adam 812, would not the total be 1,623. The following is another solution: Eve 814 Adam, Adam 8124 Evetotal 8,938. Still another calculation is as follows: If Eve 814 Adam, Adam 81242 oblige Eve-total 82056. We think this, however, . not a sufficient qua n tit y. For though we admit that Eve 814 Adam, Adam if he 808 I 242 keep Eve company -total 8,082,056. All wrong. Eve, when she 818 12 many, and probably she felt sorry for it, but her companion, in order to relieve her grief, 812. Therefore, when Adam 81814242fy Eve's depressed spirit. Hence both ate 81,896,864 apples. Cierman Broadcast Now Beamed Into The Heartland Of Assyria! For the first time since Jonah preached repentance to the ancient Assyrians, they are again receiving warning! Die Welt von Morgen is growing in influence and listener interest. From a mere 21 letter response to that first challenging 15 minutes on the first Sunday in 1961, we are now receiving about 90 letters per program. We have heard from every European country with the exception of Bulgaria, Portugal, and Spain. 'Thank you for your interesting broadcast even if it does come from London . . . Your broadcast comes from London; I didn't know you people were interested in us!" the Germans write in response to the broadcast. Some have claimed they could listen to our theme song, "Daughter of Zion" by Handel, all day long. The smiling and industrious Gennan staff -From left: Robert Neitsch, Ruth Neitsch, Mr. Werner Jebens, Bill Eastburn, and Donna Fink. A handshake joins 99 years -19 on the left and 80 on the right. Mr. Charles Cary is the youngest club member and Mr. Henry Riem the oldest. Thank You THE LADIES CLUB of Chicago wish to thank Miss Emma Dayton and Mrs. Alma Jean Thomas for the secretarial work they are performing. Emma Dayton is a native of Illinois, horn on a farm near Gridley, attended High School in EI Paso, and has for many years lived in the "Windy Cit y," Chicago. She has attended Church three years and three months. Her special skills are personnel management, s h 0 r thand and typing, and a fervent desire to Mrs. Alma Jean Thomas, originally a Chicagoan, lived five years in Cali serve God! fornia. During the fifth year she attended the Pasadena Church, then returned to Chicago. now attends the Chicago Church. Mrs. Thomas is a constant help for she is expert in shorthand, typing and i san accom plished stenotypist. GOD does provide capahle workers. Winifred Keogh-Dwyer EPIC OF ENTHUSIASM ZAP -WOW -ZOWIE -BAM! These words are overworked adverbs \ to describe action on a currently popular TV show but not so in describing the life of JULIAN OAK LEY. He is known as Casey among in timate friends and Mr. business associates. As a boy of 15, Mr. Oakley had to go to work to help support the family because of the death of his father. Only finishing school through the sixth grade, his lack of education was made up by the tremendous energy, drive and enthusiasm with which he tackled every job. Starting as a messenger for stock and i!1vestment brokers and bankers on LaSalle Street, he soon came to the attention of some important people. He took on jobs in the insurance and advertising fields. Some executives in the food busines& took personal interest in him and advised him how to add dignity and poise to his inborn drive and enthusiasm. As a wholesale and retail food salesman, he sold things from Jello to hops and barley malt for brewing beer. Since 1951 he has held a sales position with the Skinner Food Brokerage Firm. Mr. Oakley was among the early members of the Chicago Church. He first attended the old Kedzie Avenue Church in 1956 and was baptized in 1957 by Mr. Raymond McNair. As one of the original spokesman club members, he served as a light to the younger men and really "sparked-up" a meeting. .He also was one of the original 16 choir members organized by Miss Bresson in 1959. Though absent for a time because of a serious heart condition, he still is a faithful me!TIber cf the choir and sings regularly when they perform. Mrs. Oakley, through their 31 years of marriage, has been a faithful and devoted wife. Many of u~ know her personally and enjoy her company at the various church social activities. Mr. Oakley is retiring this year and plnns MINISTERIAL ASSISTANT Mr. Nelson Hass, a member of the senior class at Ambassador College, Pasadena, has been assisting Minister Frank McCrady in the Grand Rapids-South Bend area since January 13. A native of California and 29 years of age, Mr. Hass spent three years in the Army, then 2Y2 years at CabriIlo Junior College before entering Ambassador. He is engaged to be married in June to Miss Linnea VanLanduyt, a sophomore at Ambassador College, Pasadena. to make a new home in San Jose, California. Whatever will unfold for the Oakleys in the immediate future we only wish them Godspeed. We know this, that through his years with us, the Chicago Church has been the beneficiary for his presence here. Keep on pushing and driving Casey. You'll be missed! CHICAGO CHURCH BCRN! Ivery member of God's Church in Chicago has no doubt wonderea how our particular part-or the country came to be bles'Sed with a branch of the only true church in this world. Did it "Start in Chicago? mxact~ where? Who Were tne original members? Who waS the minister? When did this great blessing occur? The Chicago Radio ChurCh of GOO was born on a Friday eVening-in 1955 when"""t.he original l5-members met at---the ~sOnic Temple, 64th and Green streets, here in Chicago. Mr. Raymond McNair (now an Evangelist in charge of the work in England) was the minister who spanked the--00by church into Ii!e that wonderful Ierch 11th; The "original 15" were: Mr. Alfonso Armin, -still attendingr Mr.-and Mrs • .Toe Armin, who have moved to Pasadena; Mr. and-rtlrs. A. Bland, who now live in ~s; Mr. and Mrs. John-Kreidich, deacon am wife in the Chicago Church; Mr. and Mrs. Frank La Toure, attending regularlyr Mr. am Mr&o lthnina, who have-left Goa's church; M'l'. and Mrs. .To s e ph Schlitt, deacon and deacOness-or the Chicago Church; Mr. Shoemacher, whO also left GOd's Church; and the young lady who became Mrs. Raymond t.t:Nair -less-than a year and ~ half after the inception or the Chicago Church. - From that small beginning, the child has grOWn to a healthy body or approxiiiiately 500 Sabbath-attenO: ing members am abnut 300 more who attend during the Kol1day- so Truly this area has been greatly blessed! - tet's be inspired by the progress am growth shown in this record and be grateful for this opportunity to be the firstfruits at Christ's-c"Omi"flg". Let-ts truly strive to be mem~rs or-the PhiJAdelphia church pictured in Revelation. A page from the first issue of the CHURCH OF GOD NEWS CHICAGO EDITION Mr. joe Tkach Mr. Raymond McNair Mr. Dean Blackwell Mr. Harold jackson The four evangelists pictured above are those who spent many productive ministerial years serving the brethren of the Chicagoland area. Mr. joe Tkach, formerly a deacon in Chicago: Mr. Raymond McNair, started the first Chicago church meetings: Mr. Dean Blackwell, who developed the area after the foundation had been laid: and Mr. Harold jackson, the first Negro deacon. elder and evangelist: Besides these men. a host ofother ministers. assistants. deacons. deaconesses and prominent church members once served in or called Chicago ·'home." We hope to see a good many of them on AprilS. HOW MANY OF THESE DO YOU REMEMBER'? MINISTER / DEACONS / MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED OR HAVE HAD THEIR ROOTS IN THE CHICAGO CHURCH AREA Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Guy Engelbart Mr. Gene Hogberg Mr. Ronald Reedy Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Atlas Mr. & Mrs. Roy Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Wener Jebens Mr. & Mrs. Jim Reyer Mr. Hal Baird, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Martin Filipello Dr. & Mrs. William Kessler Mr. & Mrs. Roland Sampson Mr. & Mrs. John Bald Mr. Dan Fricke Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Knochel Mr. & Mrs. Gene Scarborough Mr. & Mrs. Dale Barclay Mr. & Mrs. Preston Fritz Mrs. Sondra Manteufel Mr. & Mrs. Joe Schlitt Mr. Stan Bass Mr. & Mrs. John Garms Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Marrs Mr. Dale Schurter Mr. Bill Butler Dr. & Mrs. Dwight Haas Mr. Les McColm Mr. Richard Sedliacek Mr. Gene Carter Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hampton Mr. Frank McCrady, Jr. Mr. Roland Van Sloten Mr. & Mrs. Cam Catherwood Mr. & Mrs. Maceo Hampton Mr. & Mrs. George Meeker Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Smith Mr. & Mrs. Gene Dawson Mr. Vernon Hargrove Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Don Waterhouse Mr. Randy Dick Mr. & Mrs. Selmer Hegevold Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Diehl Mrs. Kit Henderson Mr. Richard Pinelli SCHEDULE 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:35 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Reception and Cocktails (Wille Ill".\" he {Jurc!Ill.led II/ dinn('/" {lihies) Dinner Slide Show (historical account narrated by Mr. Dean Blackwell) Comments by attending ministers Dancing Slide Show (candid shots) During Band Break MIXED GREEN SALAD FILET MIGNON with OVEN BROWNED POTATO BROILED TOMATO SAUTEED PEAPODS with WATERCHESTNUTS UNLEAVENED BREAD SAVARIN OF ICE CREAM WITH BING CHERRIES MARINATED IN KIRSCH 11:00-12:30 p.m. Dancing COFFEE TEA This article appeared in the April, 1964 issue Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong In Chicago by Wilbur Ball On Monday, April 20th, at 1 :30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Armstrong alighted from the platform of the Super Chief, a crack train on the Santa Fe line. On hand to meet him at the Dearborn Street Station were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Blackwell, along with several of the other ministers and their wives. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were passing through on their way to New York City, the jumping-off point on their trip to England. They were able to stay in Chicago until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. During this time, at the church propertygrowth of the work around the world A happy announcement in which we Palos Park (Mr. Blackwell's home) 27 was tabulated. ministers and their wives from the midall may rejoice is that while Mr. Armwest area met to receive news from, and Mr. Armstrong will return to Chicago strong was in New York he ordained two to talk with Mr. Armstrong. He, Mr. sometime in August on his way back to new Preaching Elders. Mr. Gary Antion, Armstrong, spent much of the time disPasadena. All of us are hoping it will be and Mr. Guy Englebart. This is certain cussing new spiritual truths, the coming on a Sabbath. Then we will be able to result in new churches being started in that area. of the Kingdom of God, and the new to avail ourselves of the opportunity to develop~ents In England. Also, the see and to hear him in person. ~--~ ~--- _ _ ~=cc::-c,----_------~~~ __~ Remember the old Chicago Church of God News??? Recently the original newspaper staff & others were called together once again to pick out some of the highlights from days gone by. A foretaste of their ef~ forts are reproduced here. We hope this issue will also be a cherished souvenir of this gala celebration and the fine fellow~ ship afforded in these beautiful and memorable surroundings. Why not bring your address book as a notebook to fill with friends old and new') Roots will be more deeply etched and grounded by memories relived. Fun, enthusiasm, and rich meat will be shared,8y those who attend. Here is how the Gary Armory looked for the Feast meal on the Night To Be Much Remembered. ,-,1r(f Ii r~I//I I I