The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 March 1978 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL— Wed., March 8,1978

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Missions Convention underway at North Webster Church of God

The 1978 Missions Convention is underway this week at the North Webster Church of God. It will end this Sunday, March 12. Brice Casey, pastor, said the purpose of the convention is “to constantly build a missions consciousness in the church.’’ He added, “It inspires persons to become more involved in missions outreach.” Theme of the convention is “Sharing the Living Bread.” The convention began last Sunday, March 5, when the thought, “The Thrill of Having Been There,” was shared by 11 groups from the church. All have been involved in mission work camps and tours throughout the world. Their story was told in a slide and testimony presentation. Mission services begin tonight, March 8, when Aaron Kerr, a former missionary to Kenya, East Africa, and Guam, will speak. He has recently returned from the mission field. LThen, on Thursday, March 9, a voice from the field, Brother Tony Romano, will share his thoughts. Rev. Casey says Brother Romano “is a most unusual person.” Brother Romano is a world mission traveler and has been a missions leader in Europe and Italy. In

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Rome, Italy, Brother Romano was involved in the starting of a Church of God. He is originally from Decatur, 111. Kingdom Builders theme will be shared on Friday, March 10, when Rev. Jerry Nebergall of Plainfield will speak. The Indiana Kingdom Builders is a program of establishing new congregations in Indiana. The convention will be climaxed Sunday with the thoughts of Dr. Maurice Berquist, director of the Church of God’s international broadcast, the Christian Brotherhood

Silver Thimble dub accepts new member

The March meeting of the Silver Thimble Club of the Apostolic Christian Church, of Milford, was held in the hone of Mrs. Donald Beer on r 1 Milford, Monday evening, March 6. Mrs. Robert Hoerr was assistant hostess. Mrs. Lee Beer was accepted as a new member. Roll call was “A good deed someone did for me last week.” Reports were given by Mrs. Richard Stoller, Mrs. Steven Haab, Mrs. Richard Kaiser, and Mrs./Ned Speicher. March birthdays recognized were Mrs. Hoerr, Mrs. Haab and Miss Edith Baumgartner. For devotions Mrs. Robert Cockbum read John 18-4. She also read an “Easter Story.” The third verse of “How Great Thou

Hour. Dr. Berquist is from Anderson. Also on Sunday, a feast of nations will be served. The feast is composed of foods of many nations. Dr. Berquist will again speak at the feast. Faith Promise commitments will be made as the climaxing effort to underwrite a $22,000 goal for missions in 1978. Rev. Casey said this is the fifth annual missions convention held at the church. He said these conventions, which feature different speakers each year, have been successful involving people in mission work.

Art” was sung in unison. Miss Baumgartner told of her recent vacation in California. The hostesses served refreshments from a candlelighted table, adorned with yellow jonquils. Mrs. Cockbum won the door prize. The April meeting will be with Mrs. Frank Beer, Jr., with Mrs. Matthew Pamer assisting. Society sets date for sewing day The Women’s Missionary Society, of the First Brethren Church, met with Mrs. Inez Phend, Thursday evening, March 2 with Mrs. Hubert Cain as the leader. President Mrs. Herbert Stump

J 1 yw' TO SING — The Tri-Tones, featuring Charmion Blacklidge, Shila Bowen and Gloria Shipley, with Diana Steele accompanist, will sing this Sunday, March 12, at 7 p.m., in the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, near the fish hatchery. This worship, the third in the community programs, is sponsored by the churches of the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association. Rev. Harlan Steffan, pastor of the Lakeside Chapel, will bring the message. The public is invited.

opened the meeting with prayer. Roll call was answered with Bible verses. March 15 was set for sewing day, in the church basement at 1 p.m. Mrs. Jerry Yeiter became a new member of the society. The lesson, “The Gifts of Apostle <s>pd Evangelism,” was given by Mrs. Cain. She read Ephesians 4:11-12, Mark 3:14, Acts 8:1-5, Luke 24:46-47, and Acts 1:8, followed by prayer. The group sang “Breathe Me, Breathe of God,” and “Pentecostal Prayer.” Mrs. Charlene Woolson gave, “The Power of the Spirit.” Mrs. Ronald Brown presented a book review on the first four chapters of “Esther” and will review the rest of the book at the next meeting. Mrs. Cain closed the meeting with the group all repeating the W.M.S. benediction. The hostess served dessert, in keeping with Saint Patrick’s Day, with coffee

and mints. Mrs. Margie Radeke, will be hostess at the April 6 meeting with Mrs. Kathryn Patterson, as leader. ¥ God made His law for all the universe. He is to be recognized, His law honored, before all the great men and the highest earthly powers. —Author Unknown

New pastor describes Church of God as being 'very active and involved'

As of December 27,1977, Brice Casey is the new pastor of the North Webster Church of God. Casey is originally from Seminole, Okla., and Ulysses, Kan. Rev. Casey comes to North Webster from the Cedar Creek Church of God at Greeneville, Tenn., where he served five and one-half years. He has also served pastorates in Custer, Ky., Chuckey, Tenn., and Lexington, Ky. Concerning his new pastorate, Rev. Casey says, “We have caught a vision of very real opportunity. The church is a very active and involved church.” He added, “The church is characterized by a very real spiritual quest on part of the people. This has been especially challenging to us.” The new pastor is also enjoying the community. “I have become a part of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club to become involved in the life in the community,” he commented. Rev. Casey stated he is not planning on making many changes in the organization of the church; he is just planning on continuing with the plans already made. He said, “It’s not my philosophy to go in and change a lot of things. There will probably be changes made, but as a result of a development study which would show what changes need to be made.” This development study, which is conducted by the National Board of Churches extension, is done at the request of the local congregation. The study usually takes about two months to complete and involves a lot of self-evaluation of the church and its programs by the pastor and the congregation. Rev. Casey said the North Webster Church of God decided to have this survey made out of a need to fully utilize a new expansion recently added onto the church. He said, “There’s a strong desire to build a program of personal outreach. The church

has to always maintain what is called a growing edge.” This new addition, which was dedicated last year, is an extension of the educational unit and is made up of a fellowship hall, which can seat 250 people, four classrooms, a sound room, a library conference room, restrooms and an entrance for the handicapped. The expansion added between 3,000-4,000 square feet to the church. Rev. Casey said this expansion is only one part of a three phase development to the church. The second involves increasing the sanctuary seating, while the third is to adapt the present minister’s parsonage to the church’s use. No definite completion date has been set for either of these two projects. Besides the development study and expansions, the church also has plans of adding an associate minister. Rev. Casey said the church has an unusual characterization in that it serves a lot of visitors. The

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church also offers a senior citizens program, youth programs, “a pretty broad program of activities for persons of all ages.” The new pastor was educated at Fort Hays Kansas State College, Gulf Coast Bible College and Aubury College. During 19681972, he served as missionarypastor of the Aina Haina Church of God in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has served in several state and district offices of the church. Additionally, he has served as a revival and camp meeting song evangelist. Rev. Casey and his wife, Nancy, have three children — Vickie, a student at Warner Southern College; and Steve and Tony, both high school students. Rev. Casey is excited about the church and North Webster. He said, “They (the congregation) have been exceptionally receptive and helping us get adjusted. We found them to be a very warm and responsive group of people.”