The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 June 1978 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 7,1978

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Pastor Nelda to be installed

“It’s basically supportive," says Rev. Nelda Rhoades about her new pastorship and congregation at the Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford. She assumed duties June 1 and will be installed as pastor of the congregation this Sunday. Charles Bieber, district minister, Church of the Brethren, will be the speaker this Sunday when Pastor Nelda, as she prefers to be called, is installed during morning worship services at 10:30a.m. She is the first full-time minister the congregation has had in a number of years. On June 15, she will meet with the church board and talk further about the role of the full time pastor at Bethel. Rev. Rhoades says the congregation is “supportive," but there is some caution, as she is a young, single woman assuming the pastorship. "It’s not readily accepted,” she said, even though the church,has ordained women since 1958. “But still, to have a woman serve as pastor, it’s a rare thing," she commented. In the northern Indiana district of the Church of the Brethren, a woman pastor is not a new thing. Opal Pence, a licensed minister, served as an evangelist and served the Blissville Church as pastor in the early 1950’5. There is at present, a team pastorate serving in northern Indiana at the Rock Run Church. Rev. Rhoades grew up on a farm in southern Ohio. Her parents were in attendance when she delivered her first sermon as pastor this past Sunday. She attended Manchester College, working on triple majors in religion, sociology and peace studies. “It was while I was there that I first decided to go into the ministry,” the reverend explained. Her parents first question was whether she was going to be a missionary or go into Christian education, two acceptable choices for women, she said. “But they’ve been supportive," she added. She makes the third child in her family to be m church work. Her older brother Gerald is a pastor in Chicago, 111., and younger brother J. W. and his wife are team ministering outside Roanoake, Va. Rev. Rhoades attended Bethany Theological Seminary in Oak Brook, 111. She graduated two years ago and returned to assistant teach while taking courses in Greek and Hebrew and

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doing field recruitment for the she has been employed as a bank seminary. During the last year teller in Chicago, 111. The big city PLANT PERSON — Rev, Nelda Rhoades, new pastor of the Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, is a plant person. She will be installed as pastor of the church this Sunday during worship service.

New officers announced for missionary society

New officers were announced at the meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church. Mrs. Herman Miller led the meeting, hosted by Mrs. Gordon Rhodes, Thursday, June 1. Mrs. Charlene Woolson and tire nominating committee of Mrs. Bob Rassi and Mrs. Herbert Cain reported the following new officers would preside in September 1978: Mrs. Herb Stump — president Mrs. Inez Beiswanger — vicepresident Mrs. Paul Mathews — general secretary Mrs. Herman Miller — corresponding secretary Mrs. Ronald Brown — treasurer Mrs. Charlene Woolson — assistant secretary

District conference will be June 15 to 17. Mrs. Miller presented the topic "The Gifts of Prophecy, PastorTeacher and Exhortation,” opening with scriptures from Romans 12:6-8 also I Corinthians 14:1-5, II Timothy 4:1-2. The song, “Give of Your Best to the Master,” was sung by the group, followed by prayer. A book review of the last five chapters of the book “Esther” in the Bible. Mrs. Miller read a poem, “Count Your Blessings.” Everyone sang “Have Thine Own Way, Lord,” and the group closed with the society benediction. The hostess served dessert with iced tea and mints. Mrs. Jack Sharp will be the hostess July 6, with Mrs. Kathryn Patterson, leader.

she came to like quite well. “I really got to love that,” she commented. “And to come back to a small town it’s quite different.” She has served two summer pastorates, Lakeview, Mich., and Roann, getting practical experience. In her spare time, the minister likes to sew and has made some of her own clothes. She also crochets, knits and embroiders, activities she began while at the seminary. “I enjoy doing some gardening,” she said, and plans to plant carrots, lettuce, radishes, beans and broccoli. “And brussel sprouts, I hope.” “And I get enjoyment out of reading and continuing my education,” she said. “I’ve been involved in the church all my life. And I decided I wanted to do some full-time church work,” the new pastor said. “And to this point, this is where it’s led.” VBS planned June 12 to 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., Bethany Church of the Brethren. New Paris, will be having vacation Bible school. The staff of this year’s vacation Bible school has selected Love Way Projects, Inc., as the project for donations from school to be given to. Sunday, June 18, the children from Bible school will present their work and a short program will be given by a representative of Loveway. Loveway is a theraputic riding school for those mentally and physically handicapped in Elkhart County. It receives no federal or state aid. Children other than those who are members of the church may attend vacation Bible school. If there are transportation problems, contact Thelma Burger or Wanda Gall. Calvary youth plan camp out All youth of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, from seventh grade up are invited to participate in a week end campout. The youth will leave Friday, June 16 and will be on the camp out until June 18. Cedar Point, Sandusky., Ohio, is the destination. The group will lodge in tents in a campground near the Cedar Point Park. Registration forms are being sent to all youth.

TO BE HERE — The Missionary Church is sponsoring a concert on June 9 at 7 p.m. with Doug Oldham. The concert will be at the Missionary Camp Ground located on CR 9 between CRs 32 and 36 in Elkhart County. Oldham travels full-time across the United States and Canada in concert work. He is usually joined by the exciting young group of singers. Family Reunion. Besides giving over 200 concerts a year, he is host of his own television show called, "Hi. Doug!” aired over 100 television stations on the Christian Broadcasting Network. Doug tells of his life — what made it fall apart, and who put it back together for him — in his life story, “I Don’t Live There Anymore” which he co-authored with Fred Bauer. For three months following its release, the book was on the religious bestseller list. Doug’s record albums, whose sales are over one million, are usually recorded in London with the Philharmonic. They have received wide acclaim. His credits are many, including five years as soloist for the television ministry of Jerry Falweel on the “Old Time Gospel Hour” at the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg. Va.; singing on tour with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians during which time he sang for President and Mrs. Eisenhower as well as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip: and he has sung before the last four U. S. Presidents at some point in their political careers. Tickets are on sale at area bookstores and will be sold at the door. UMW to meet United Methodist Women of the Milford United Methodist Church will meet at the home of Alyce Fuller June 8 at 1 p.m. Ann Brooks will be the assistant hostess and Marilyn Brown is the program leader.

Christian Scientists receive directors' statement of need

Christian Scientists were told here at their 83rd annual meeting June 5 to put aside "busywork, organizational mechanics, and zeal for media exposure.” "The need today,” said The Christian Science Board of Directors, in its message to the denomination’s global membership, "is for more healing, more spirituality, meekness, humility.” In a statement, the directors warned against “powerful mental cross-currents at work against religion and against the moral code inculcated by Christianity.” “It’s obvious that the present period is marked by a conspicuous lack of stability - in our homes, schools, and institutions, our commercial and public life as well as in individual experience, said the directors’ statement The directors are principal officers of The First Church of Christ, Scientist here, of which Christian Science congregations around the world are branches The board statement was read by chairman DeWitt John. He reminded the several thousand gathered for the meeting that in 1894 Mary Baker Eddy, the denomination’s founder, counseled: "The Church, more than any other institution, at present is the cement of society, and it should be the bulwark of civil and

New Salem news

Sunday Services Carb Calloway delivered the morning message, “Jesus Forsaken!" He used Matthew 27:27-54. Jeff Carroll was the evening speaker. VBS gets going Daily Vacation Bible School began June 5 and will run through June 16. Classes will be held each evening from 7 to 9. Classes are being held for all ages, including adults. The closing program will be June 16 at 8 p.m. with class visitation from 7 toB p.m. Graduates honored On Friday evening a dinner was held in a restaurant near Middlebury honoring the

religious liberty.” The chairman called on twentieth century Christian Scientists to "go forward in the spiritual work which is the essence of the Church — loving one another, restoring the lost element of Christian healing, overcoming sin, and living the life of a Christian." In their yearly review of denominational activities, other church officers noted: —a continuation of the gradual decline in membership, but also, an increase in the number of new branch churches formed during the past year (37 as compared with 22 in 1976) — an increase in individual contributions to the church ■ double the level of five years ago) — "significant stirrings of interest." among other Christian churches, in Christian healing, long a central aspect of Christian Science The Directors also announced

Family night set at Bethany

Bethany Church of the Brethren will be having family night Suhday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.at the church The night replaces a motherdaughter banquet, and will include anyone considered "family," aunts, uncles, grand-

graduates Those graduating were Ed Vanlaningham and Lorraine Meek from Wawasee; Cindy Rapp , from Ball State; Jack TeeplMi'bm Grace College;.and Randy Wildman from Winnipeg Bible College Rev. Dan Gillette, Jr., of Elkhart, was guest speaker following the dinner. Tim Tedder was guest musician. ■ Those attending the dinner were Mr and Mrs. Bob Vanlaningham. Norm, Ed, Wes and Rodney; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Meek, Lorraine and Sharon; Mr. and Mrs.. Darrel Grisamer and Daralea; Mr and Mrs. Earl Kammerer, Cindy, Kay and Lori; Mr. and Mrs. Vere Wildman, Ron, Randy and Robie; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teeple and Jack; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carroll; Miss Sonia Giant; Rick and Cindy Rapp; Doyle Kolberg; Dennis Shively; Shari Miller; Mr. and Mrs Glen Morehouse and Georgina; Rev. and Mrs. Dan Gillette. Jr.; and Tim Teddler.

the establishment of an endowment fund for the Christian Science Monitor, to help the church’s famous newspaper cope with spiralling publishing costs. Named as the new president of the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, was John R. Peterson, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science and the church’s general counsel. Questors party The Questors Class of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, will have a theater party Saturday, June 24. Members of the class will attend the Enchanted Hills Playhouse production of “Good News." They are to arrive at the Playhouse at 8 p.m., with the curtain going up at 8:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by contacting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones in Syracuse, by Friday, June 9.

parents, friends. Those attending need to sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board how many persons will be coming. Those attending are to bring salads and table service. The "Caroliers” perform songs and skits.

By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE

COMMUNITY NEWS Ron and Randy Wildman, Jack Teeple, Mrs. Jeff Carroll, Georgina Morehouse and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kilmer and Angie spent Memorial Day with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Newcum and David of Cassopolis, Mich. Recent callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mock were Ralph Mock of Beaumont, Texas; Mrs. Tod Kettering of West Plains, Mo.; Earl Bryant of Van Buren; Mr. and Mrs. ■ Earl Stookey of South Bend; Mr. Dorothy Longfellow and Mr. and Mrs. John Longfellow of Elkhart; Rosie Stoner of Cromwell; and Mrs. Robert Holloway of Mentone. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stansberry of Carmel spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson attended the graduation of Janet Johnson at LaPorte Sunday afternoon. Janet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson of LaPorte.