Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 101, Number 48, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 May 1978 — Page 5

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"Under New Management"

Campus Life's “Under New Management” presented musical programs to nearly 8,000 young people this past week. They sang at 14 locations in Elkhart County and at “Breakaway ’7B”. The group was very enthusiastically received, and earned standing ovations after many concerts. Coming meetings: Monday, May 8, Don and Dale Lehman’s home, 702 E. Marion, Nappanee, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, May 9, Area Wide Insight at Campus Life-Lifeline Office, 174 State, Elkhart (one block east of the Main St. Post Office); Thursday, May 11, “Crazy Happenings”, county finals at Goshen High School, 7 p.m.; Monday, May 15, meeting presented by the "illustrious seniors of ’7B” at Dee and Joey Bellman’s home, 502 N. Elm St., Nappanee, 7:30 p.m.

Film shown Sunday at Mt. Tabor World Wide Pictures presents the movie “Shiokari Pass” to be seen at the Mt. Tabor Church, Sunday evening, May 7 at 7:00. The Mt. Tabor Church islocated six miles south of Nappanee. Come visit Japan. Share in the color of her timeless traditions through a new motion picture called “Shiokari Pass.” Catch a glimpse of the loveliness of the delicate springtime blossoms. Hear the whispering music of a faraway land. Breathe in the majesty of a fresh mountain snowfall. And discover that love is a miracle given to all people. For “Shiokari Pass” is a true story of love. Avery special love that asked a man to choose between his life and the lives of others. Based upon the international best seller by Ayako Miura, “Shiokari Pass” is a rare blend of magnificent scenery, a deeply moving story, and inspiring truth. It is a profound demonstration of the power of Christ’s love in the life of one of His followers. Plan now to share this memorable story with every member of your family. Everyone is invited to attend this Billy Graham presentation. Choir program at Living Gospel Church The North Main Street Mennonite Church Choir will present a program of sacred music at the Living Gospel Church on Sunday evening, May 7, at 7:30 The choir’s 1978 program consists of a variety of contemporary and traditional music, appealing to all ages. The music centers around Jesus Christ, what He has done for us, and what He continues to do in our lives. The group is under the direction of Maretta Hershberger. You are cordially invited to attend this special service. Youth For Christ "Care-Athon" Youth for Christ will sponsor a “Care-Athon,” to be broadcast Monday, May 8, from 8:05 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. over WCMR (1270). * The program will feature a full day of stirring interviews, testimonies of changed lives and inspirational music. The program will include messages from Elkhart County County Civic and community leaders, local pastors and businessmen and young people from area high schools, as well as special guests Billy Graham, Bob Cook, Bob Pierce, Jay Kesler, Pat Boone, Johnny Cash. Art Linkletter and Dale Evans. Everyone is asked to listen, J>ray, and tell their friends about this radio special, presented by Elkhart County Youth For Christ in cooperation with Youth For Christ International. •Wap Camp Fire The Itandaodako Camp Fire group met April 26 and appointed members to take parts of a puppet play which will be presented at a later date. Marcia Chapman provided treats. Lisa Mattern. reoorter.

Spring convention for Church of God Women

Sixteen ladies and Rev. Davis attended the Northern Indiana Women of the Church of God Spring Convention on Tuesday, April 25, at the Church of God in Mishawaka. The theme for this year is “Women Working Together With God.” The convention was opened by Rev. Verle Fridley, host pastor. Devotions

Jay Morris to be new UM minister Jay A. Morris will be the new minister at the Nappanee United Methodist Chruch, Bishop Ralph T. Alton has announced. Morris, now at St. Mark's Church in Goshen, will succeed ■ William W. Kaiser, who will go to Faith church in Kendallville. They were among 29 United Methodist ministers in northern Indiana who received new appointments effective following the annual session of the denomination’s North Indiana Conference in West Lafayette May 25 through 28.

Youth group to honor seniors Saturday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. the Youth Fellowship will honor all Seniors. The group will meet at the church and travel via one of the buses, to the Bonanza Restaurant in Elkhart. Following the meal the group will go bowling. Sunday, May 7, during the evening service, at 7:00, the Wide World Picture’s film, “Shiokari Pass” will be shown. Shiokari Pass is a moving story of what Christianity is really all about. Nubuo risked his own health to share his concern for Fujiko. He put his faith on the line for a friend accused of stealing. And as a runaway railroad car jeopardized scores of lives, he knew what action love demanded of him. He knew too what it would cost him. Summer program The Presbyterian Nursey School will offer a six-week summer recreation session beginning on June 6 and continuing to July 13. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and the emphasis will be on outdoor activities on the playground area. There will also be stories, games, music and fingerplays. To register, or for more information, call 773-4532 or 773-3773. Slides shown Women of the Church of God met Monday, May 1, at the church, with 29 ladies present. The meeting was brought to order with a word of prayer by the president, Carolyn Slabaugh. Mary Davis, Spiritual Life, presented slides on “One Woman’s Pilgrimage in Prayer.” Each lady was asked to choose a missionary prayer partner and to pick a prayer partner in the local group for the next year. & Hostesses for the evening were Mary Davis and Dee Culo.

and prayer were led by Spiritual Life Director, Berniece Douma, Goshen. A short business meeting was conducted. Missionary Education Director, Anna Mae Myers, Ft. Wayne, introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Sue So Good, who is on furlough with her family from Australia. Mrs. Good spoke about their missionary work in Korea, Jamaica and Australia. The Goods were first stationed in Korea in 1961, and served there for five years. From there, they went to Jamaica for two and one-half years, followed by a furlough to the states to finish her education at Bethany Nazarene College. In 1972, the Goods were stationed in Austrailia, where they served four years. They are presently on furlough in the United States, and will be returning to Sidney, Australia, in July. During the afternoon conference, Mrs. Good showed slides on the countries where they have been stationed. Conferences were held in the morning for the various offices of W.C.G. The Women of the Church of God of Nappanee received a gold certificate for their work in the past year. Mrs. Sue Good had charge of the installation of officers for 1978-79. The following officers were installed: President, Margurette Shields, Muncie; vice-president, Naomi Hull, Summitville; secretary, Mary Martin, Lake Station; treasurer, Helen Black, Eaton; parlimentarian, June Rice, South Bend; historian, Virginia Livergood, Goshen; missionary eudcation, Anna Mae Myers, Ft. Wayne; spiritual life, Berniece Douma, Goshen; stewardship, Opal Ecklund, Hammond; finance, Lila Springer, Auburn and membership, Marialyce Moore, Nappanee. The conference was closed with prayer.

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Pastor's meditation . . . Psalm 34 How are God and man alike? How do they differ? That is the question posed by the Psalmist. We seem to be living in a time marked by a great deal of amoral acts, that is, acts which are neither immoral nor moral. (For example, Watergate,* Koreagate, etc.). There is, I think, a mood in America which suggests that God will not punish evildoers. Verse 3 replies that man even believes that he can cover up and hide his sins. The Psalmist affirms that man sees God as a rival! In contrast to the wicked man, God is characterized by love and faithfulness and righteousness. Not only is God faithful to those who trust and follow Him, He is compassionate toward the created order. Both man and animals are the object of His care and concern. Can that be said of us? Do we care for those about us? Does it extend to those different from us? The message I hear is that God is dependable. For Christians, He is the source of light and life. For all of us, God’s care and love are discernible. God wants us to enjoy His created order. That does not mean, however, that all is well. There are times when we become arrogant. There are times in our lives when evil seems to be winning. There are times when it would appear that God has removed Himself. The closing prayer in verses 10-12 asks God to continue His love toward us. For those of us who have experienced that love, there is no question of God’s presence. The question that I raise is one that has been asked before. Can we expect God to continue to be faithful to us if we choose to be unfaithful? Rev. Don R. Clarke First Presbyterian Church

WCTU Family Night held The Nappanee Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual Family Night at the Brethren in Christ Church on April 28, with a carry-in supper at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Donald Freed was the hostess and program chairman. After supper, Tami Hollar and Jennifer Weaver, granddaughters of Mrs. Freed, sang two numbers, accompanied by Tami’s mother, Doris Weaver. Their one number, “I’m a Promise” set the stage for the evening’s theme, “God’s Promises”. Harvey Frederick led in prayer. Mrs. Freed gave an interesting talk on two great temperance leaders, Frances Willard and Carrie Nation. Mrs. Ralph Maust, president of Nappanee W.C.T.U., conducted a brief business meeting. Nan Appleman read the minutes of the March W.C.T.U. meeting and gave brief reports of the State W.C.T.U. Mid-Year meeting held in Indianapolis on March 27, and of the county meeting held at Millwood Chapel on March 30. Mrs. Freed closed the meeting with prayer. The May W.C.T.U. meeting will be at the social room of The First National Bank on May 12 at 1:30 p.m. WCTU plans training sessions The Indiana State officers of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, (WCTU) are conducting the annual all-day leadership training sessions for northern counties as follows: May 9, First Baptist Church, Rochester; May 10, United Methodist Church, Shipshewana; May 11, So. Marion Friends Church, Marion. Registration is at 9:45 a.m. In Shipshewana, participants are to bring a sack lunch for the noon meal. Dessert will be furnished.

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New home April 15 marked the groundbreaking for the new Bible Way Apostolic Church. The future home of the church will be east of Nappanee on US 6 near CR 9. The present address of the church is 607 S. Madison St., Nappanee. The Rev. J.L. Wyant is the pastor. Shown at the groundbreaking are, left to right; Paul D. Kitchens, Jeffery Merrill, the Rev. Wyant, W.S. Gaines and Michael Carlisle. Revival services planned at Calvary Baptist Church -

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"Shiokari Pass" Sunday at First Brethren

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Variety of music in choir program

Pastor Howard Dunlap wishes to announce that the North Main Street Mennonite Church Choir will present a program of sacred music at the church this Sunday, May 7, during the 9:30

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Calvary Baptist Church, corner of Market and Elm Streets, Nappanee, will be having revival services May 7 through 12. The Sunday morning service begins at 10:30, and all the evening services at 7:30. The public is invited to attend. The speaker will be Evangelist Stan Oudemolen of Holland, Michigan, who has held revival services in 13 states and also in Africa. Rev. Oudemolen has been an evangelist for five and one-half years, having formerly been in the pastorate and mission work of establishing churches. His wife, “Mrs. O,” will conduct children’s meetings during every service, for children ages 4 through 9. The Oudemolens have been in Calvary Baptist Church for special meetings before. Calvary Baptist Church recently called anew pastor, Rev. Larry Wilson, who formerly ministered in Cosperville Baptist Church of Wawaka, Indiana for over eight years. Pastor and Mrs. Wilson are graduates of Columbia Bible College of Columbia, South Carolina, and have five hcildren.

nation?” The one lesson that “Shiokari Pass” shares with us is that it costs something to be a follower of Jesus Christ. This film has been produced by World Wide Pictures, the Billy Graham organization, and seeks to protray what true Chistianity is all about. You are invited to come, and see for yourself, as “Shiokari Pass” is shown this Sunday night at 7:00 at the First Brethren Oiurch, located at the corner of Locke and Walnut, Nappanee.

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